Category Archives: Just for fun

This took years off my life.

Posted on September 18, 2008 by Amanda Broyles

A friend emailed this to me. I’m considering revoking their friend card because surely they had to know this would stop my heart. Click here at your peril. Edit: I fixed the link! Be warned.

Thoughts and observations…

Posted on September 16, 2008 by Amanda Broyles

1.) If you are going to have a voice over about how your hospital uses the most advanced technology it might be better served to have the image not be of a woman looking at an x-ray with a magnifying … Continue reading →

Posted in Just for fun | Tagged AB's board sucks, Flo- I need to know about the apron, magnifying glass does not equal advanced technology, my cotton does not smell like that, Valium- the next thing in kitchen decor! | Leave a comment

Protected: Drumroll please…

Posted on September 16, 2008 by Amanda Broyles

There is no excerpt because this is a protected post.

Posted in Infertility, Just for fun, TTC | Tagged knitting, mountain mama, RE, SA- good | Enter your password to view comments.

The untold pain…

Posted on August 24, 2008 by Amanda Broyles

So I’ve got a couple of hobbies. I enjoy backpacking, hiking, camping, fishing (more truthfully, watching my husband throw a line out in the water repeatedly to no avail), playing board games, and playing video games. In recent years I’ve … Continue reading →

Posted in Just for fun | Tagged and maybe ugly too, backpacking, camping, hiking, knitting, my feet will be warm, purl is a dirty word, watching my husband fruitlessly fish | Leave a comment

Basic Keelboat Sailor

Posted on July 31, 2008 by Amanda Broyles

That would be me! I can come about and jibe with the best of them! Okay maybe not with the best of them, but I can still do it! And I can make an educated attempt to save your drowning … Continue reading →

Posted in Just for fun, sailing | Tagged come about, don't drown too quickly though-I'm slow, I eats my spinach, I'm Popeye the Sailor Man, jibe, sailing | Leave a comment

So very cool

Posted on July 4, 2008 by Amanda Broyles

Where the Hell is Matt? (2008) on Vimeo 14 months in the making, 42 countries, and a cast of thousands. Thanks to everyone who danced with me.You can turn HD off it’s playing jerky or taking too long to load.wherethehellismatt.comstridegum.com … Continue reading →

Posted in Just for fun, video | Tagged around the world, dancing, Where the hell is Matt | 2 Comments

Decisions, decisions

Posted on July 3, 2008 by Amanda Broyles

We live in central Florida, aka- theme park overload. The husband’s birthday is coming up and all attempts at a cool gift have failed so I’m now thinking we’ll go to one of the many theme park offerings around. However … Continue reading →

Posted in Just for fun | Tagged Busch Gardens, Epcot, my husband is the hardest person to find a gift for, SeaWorld, seriously he is, WDW | Leave a comment

At the very least twice a day.

Posted on June 15, 2008 by Amanda Broyles

I’m adding this for slightly selfish reasons- I want it to be someplace I can easily access. I watch this every day probably at least twice! We kept it on the dvr for months! I love it!

Posted in Just for fun | Tagged I Ran So Far Away, SNL | 2 Comments

The Evolution of the Fist Bump

Posted on June 12, 2008 by Amanda Broyles

This is quite amusing. The Rays are a fun team. It is a shame that seemingly no one cares about them at all. Seriously- you go into Sports Authority and where there is usually the local sports section you can … Continue reading →

Posted in Baseball, Just for fun, Sports | Tagged Fist Bump, seriously how hard is it to actually like the home team, Tampa Bay Rays, Yankees suck | Leave a comment

When girls who spend a lot of time talking to each other on a message board get together…

Posted on May 28, 2008 by Amanda Broyles

Mermaid So I met up with two girls from a nest board this evening for dinner. One lives not far from me and the other was in town for a wedding. We had a grand ol’ time and even got … Continue reading →

Posted in Just for fun | Tagged Mermaid, The Nest, ttc 6+ | 4 Comments

Pet peeve of the day… and something I like.

Posted on May 24, 2008 by Amanda Broyles

Today’s pet peeve: People who run you over when they’ve got the star on purpose. I know it helps them and that’s how the game is but still it irks me. Today’s thing I like: Mario Kart. I love the … Continue reading →

Posted in Just for fun, Nintendo | Tagged annoying people who get the star and run me over repeat, Mario Kart, Star, Wii | Leave a comment

feel like it should be mentioned…

Posted on May 21, 2008 by Amanda Broyles

That the ute post is post #69. Carry on.

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Happy half anniversary to me!

Posted on May 11, 2008 by Amanda Broyles

I’ve been married for 18 months today. It still doesn’t seem all that real sometimes. I mean I’m past the “taken by surprise when I’m called Mrs. X” stage but every once in awhile, usually when I’m folding his underwear, … Continue reading →

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Pet peeve of the day…. and something I like

Posted on May 8, 2008 by Amanda Broyles

Today’s pet peeve: When TV shows are at one volume level the entire show except for the intro theme. For example- The Office. Your tv is set to a certain volume and it is quite pleasant… until the opening credits … Continue reading →

Posted in Just for fun | Tagged loud, pet peeve, The Office, theme music | 1 Comment

I can’t be the only one

Posted on March 12, 2008 by Amanda Broyles

Who looked forward to the day your mom would pull that box out of the pantry and say it was time to make….. Jello 1-2-3!!!!!!! I loved this stuff as a kid. Now granted I’m sure my mom only made … Continue reading →

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Just in case anyone was wondering…

Posted on October 12, 2007 by Amanda Broyles

I was farting around this morning and came across a link on another blog to find out what my Taro card is… lo and behold… You are The Sun Happiness, Content, Joy. The meanings for the Sun are fairly simple … Continue reading →

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I’m in shock

Posted on August 23, 2007 by Amanda Broyles

No I’m not pregnant- just starting Cycle #6 or 7, I can’t remember… but that’s not why I’m here this morning. Nope I’m here to discuss yet another obsession I have- Top Chef. An oasis in TV land admist the … Continue reading →

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Let’s Discuss…. Scrunchies

Posted on August 13, 2007 by Amanda Broyles

Hearken back to those long lost days of the ’90s. Your jeans are tightrolled, your shoes have those twirly shoelaces in them. You are wearing two pairs of socks- they are different colors. Your hair is in a very tight … Continue reading →

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An Open letter to Dance Dance Revolution

Posted on July 3, 2007 by Amanda Broyles

Dear Dance Dance Revolution; Let me start off by saying, great game. I’ve had a great time discovering all the nuances of the dance pad and enjoyed watching the different dancers shake their groove thing while I gyrated in my … Continue reading →

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Posted on June 28, 2007 by Amanda Broyles

Stand By Me My parents are so freaking cute it is sick! This was their dance at my wedding. This is my mom’s favorite song and I can remember dancing in the living room as one of my first memories. … Continue reading →

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