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3/7/08
Doin' The Robot Dance

It's time for the Ultimate Blog Party!

Welcome to Quirky is a Compliment, blog partiers! (Yes, I'm the one doing the robot dance over in the corner). Feel free to let your inner-quirk run amok here...Heaven knows that I do. As a matter of fact, that where the title came from...my very own mother described me as Quirky one day, and while I was trying to decide whether or not to be insulted, she went on to explain that she meant the unique things that each of us bring to the table, and that I should take it as a compliment. So I do, and here I am.

Currently I'm 27, married, no kids, 2 cats (Hey! They count!), working full time and getting my MBA at night. I live in beautiful Knoxville TN, in the heart of the Smokies. (If you want to know more random stuff about me, see the 100 things link. If you want to know more about life in Tennessee, see Tennessee Living).

The blog is a bit of a mixed bag- a few stories, a few DIY projects, a few daily accounts, a few funny things, a few serious things, even a recipe or two. For example, yesterday I recounted a light-hearted story about my evil childhood school bus driver. The day before that, I was attempting to convince my husband that we absolutely needed a hot tub (anybody out there have one? Do you like it?). Last weekend I worked on a DIY custom cat tree/scratching post project. Before that, I was doing the funky chicken dance in the middle of my office because I found out that I got an A on my Marketing Strategy paper. You get the idea. You never know what you're going to get, but chances are it will be quirky.

But enough about me. Tell me about you. I'm a bit of a blog addict, and am looking for some new blogs to add to my daily reading collection. Leave a comment with your blog address and I'll come check you out.

Anyway, thanks for coming to the blog party! You want some punch or something? I'm parched from doing the Robot all day.

Oh, and just in case I get picked for a fabulous prize, here's my wish list:
70 — Chocolate Provided by: The Chocolistas
117 — $25 Gift Certificate Target Provided by: Mommy Bytes
147 — Triple Metal Earrings
102 — Fortune Cookie KitProvided by: Jane
91 — Burt’s Bees Naturally Ageless skin care lineProvided by: Geggie
58 — Customized 6 Week Fitness PlanProvided By: Cindy Posey, Go Workout Mom
21 — Foot RevitalizerProvided by: ORNA
60 — $25 Gift Certificate AmazonProvided by: Judy
88 — Ethan Allen’s Style BookProvided by: Southern Hospitality
90 — Fused Glass PendantProvided by: Lucky Girl Trading Co.
79 — Skin Care KitProvided by: Hick Chicks Soap Barn

I also wouldn't mind winning : 123, 94, 59, 55, 53, 67, 46, 45, 39, 24, 129, 140 and 152.

78 comments:

Melissa~ said...

I want punch!

Hey, your party post is so good. I love all the links. Now I need to go change mine and add some stuff!

(I just realized that I still haven't done the tag you tagged me with - Why can't we just have 48 hours in a day??)

Still can't get into the 5min site. Hope they're back up soon.

M~
Pink Paper Peppermints

brooke said...

Your blog seems cool. :)

Anonymous said...

No kids for me either, but I have a hedgehog!

Nadine said...

I came by for the party. I don't have a hot tub, but I wouldn't turn one down. Those things are awesome. I hope you'll stop. Have fun going to all the parties.

Anonymous said...

Cheerful design you've got going. I have a book review blog. So plenty to read.

I've got a contest going for a gift certificate to Barnes & Noble. It's called "How well read are you."

Stop by.

Anonymous said...

I like your blog and I like that you are "quirky" : ) I'm kind of quirky too, so I think we'd get along just great!! My mom just thinks I'm weird, lol...at least that's what she always tells me. Hope you can stop by my place.

Anonymous said...

That last anonymous comment was me and my pinky finger was far to ready to hit enter before I had time to put my name and URL in...I'll have a talk with it right away : )

Rain-girl said...

Quirky is good! This looks like a great blog too. :-)

Rebecca (Ramblings by Reba) said...

Nice party! Thanks for stopping by my place earlier.

I'm going to add your blog to my feed reader. (I'm going to have to quit my job and read blogs full time.)

:)

Jenni at talking hairdryer said...

I just stopped by to join the party. I'm the one hovering around the chips and queso and thumbprint cookies.

Rebecca (Ramblings by Reba) said...

And hey! I think this is the first time I've run across my BlogHer headline at someone else's place. Cool! :)

Unknown said...

Love the blog!

I can't see the dance, but I'd love to.

I personally am all for a hot tub... my dad has one, and hubby and I have been known to sneak over there when he's out of town ;)

Anonymous said...

Wow, that's orange! I love it! thanks for stoping by my party post... see you later alligator!
Party on!
Tammy :):):)

Beki - TheRustedChain said...

WooHoo - running man!!

Happy Blog partying!

PamperingBeki

Ivanhoe said...

I love your blog design! Come see me if you have a minute; I like new friends and blogs to read, too...

Anonymous said...

You sound like my kind of girl!
We can do our diy projects and harass our husbands about the latest things we NEED to have. At least until we're interested in something else.
Hope you'll stop in for a visit.

Susan said...

Stopping in from the blog party! Great job working on your MBA! My hubby is doing the same right now, so I know how much hard work it is for you! Go get 'em!

Megan/Brassy Apple said...

Such a cute name for a blog! it was fun to meet you!

thanks for stopping by my blog too!

Marissa said...

Hey, thanks for stopping by my party! I love the name of your blog...I get told I'm kind of quirky so I can tell that your blog is going to be fun to read! Have fun partying and hope to see you again!

Anonymous said...

Take a break from the robot and join me in a little "Electric Slide"!

PS- Love your blog name!

Anonymous said...

Happy Blogging Party!!! I love everything quirky. The Robot dance is great. I'm down the road in Nashville. Way to go on the paper. I want to make a cat tree too, but it's on the long list of things to eventually do.

It's nice to meet you.

EclecticGypsy said...

quirky = cool. Thanks for the party. Your blog is very informative and one that I will be adding to my blog reading list. If you get the chance stop by my party and say 'hello'

~Brenda~

Kim said...

I stopped by your blog primarily because of the name! Quirky is catchy :-) And I'll be stopping by again, 'cause you sound like a fun girl to follow.
I love Tennessee! My dad was from there and when he was alive we'd go down frequently. Now I'm sorry to say we just drive through on our way to other places.
One of my favorite vacations was meandering through Tennessee for a week. No plan, no schedule, just a few places we wanted to see and a AAA book as a reference to decent hotels. Lots of fun!

Julie Donahue said...

I love your blog title! I'll have to remember that: quirky is a compliment! Please stop by and say hi at my party!

Anonymous said...

Great Party!

Inviting you to party with me!

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Geggie said...

Finally, another non-mom.
I love the kids and moms, but I don't have any homeschooling stories to share...heheh.

I'll be back. Stop by my place for a cocktail, k?

Geggie said...

OH, and I was reading your 100 things and see that you lived in Norfolk. I live here now, and I HATE IT. Moving this summer hopefully.

Anonymous said...

Blogger just ate my comment! Just so you know if it shows up again, I'm not really losing it!

I have to agree that quirky is a good thing. Who wants to be boring and normal like everyone else anyways?

My poor mother was resigned to having "grandcats" for the longest time. She spoiled them rotten.

Anonymous said...

Thanks for dropping in - I called someone quirky once and she was offended, though I meant it like your Mom!

Natalie said...

Good luck with your MBA!

I'm a mom of 2 and a HUGE Red Sox fan. Come visit my party if you get a chance. The easiest way to find me is to click #9 on the 5MM linky. :)

Anonymous said...

Nice to meet you! I hope you'll come visit my party and enter my contest. :)

That Chick Over There said...

Nice to meet you!

Melissa~ said...

Hey, came to party with you a little more! Did you see I stole...*ahem*...borrowed your "about me" idea?? *LOL*

I brought you a little hostess gift!

Have fun this week!

Melissa~
Pink Paper Peppermints

Anonymous said...

Quirky is totally a compliment, I agree! Good for you for letting your inner quirks show :)
Nice to meet you!

Unknown said...

Quriky is GOOD! I love that your background is orange - that's awesome.

If you want to read about 2 little boys and the random stuff in my life, come on over, we are always happy to make new friends!

I am so glad you joined the party!!

Unknown said...

Quirky is good! Happy blogging!

Gloria said...

I love your mother's definition of quirky. It sounds like a wonderful complement that way. I think it is important that each of us has our own uniqueness.

Stop by my blog and see me if you get a minute :)

PamelaMKramer said...

Sweet! While you are robot dancing in the corner I'm break dancing. LOL - Woo Hoo aren't we cool? Thanks for dropping by and good luck on that MBA - You Rock!

Anonymous said...

Thanks for stopping by my blog party. You have a great blog. I plan to be back often.

My husband and I have a hot tub. It came with the house when we purchased it. We have used it and enjoyed it but mostly we have NOT used it. When we started trying to get pregnant is is advised not to get in as it can affect fertility. Since we had fertility issues anyway, we did not want to do anything extra to negatively affect it. Also, once you build a porch or something around it in your house, you will probably have to sell it with your house. That is why we had one when we purchased our house. The porch was specifically designed to accommodate the hot tub. When we do use it, we enjoy it most in the fall, winter, and early spring. Somehow sinking into that hot water on a cool, crisp evening is heavenly.

Anonymous said...

Hello -- thanks for stopping by Penny Lane and leaving me a comment. Quirky is good! Your blog is great and I love the names of your cats!

Something less expensive than a hot tub, is to replace your tub with a whirpool bathtub. It is less expensive. But then again, you might want the hot tub to fit two or more people. But then again, if you have a whirpool tub, and after you have children, you would find it very convenient to go in there, shut the door, relax and hopefully not be disturbed!
I know this for a fact as I have lived through it.

Nana said...

I'll take some punch!

I was totally reeled in by your blog title - I too have been described as 'quirky'...is it just me or does it always feel like it's in quotes when someone says it?

But I agree - a little quirky is a fantabulous thing!!

Thanks for the fantastic party! I'll be back to visit often!

Jen&Carter said...

Hello,cool blog. I myself don't have kids right now, but hope to soon.Come over and visit my family and blog party.

Cher & Gene Klosner said...

Hi! I’m Cher – StardustLullaby.com – nice to meet you!!

Quirky IS good :) So are cats...


Come visit me at my Party - Music, Cartoons, Games and Party Favors!

We’re giving away an Award-winning Stardust lullaby CD! (It is for all ages, and you don't need kids for this :) Adults love it - my cat likes it too! :)
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Sign up on our mailing list for a chance at our monthly giveaway! www.StardustLullaby.com
Happy Partying!! Cher

Anonymous said...

Hi nice quirky party here! You are invite to a party outside the US! Come check out my party at Sandier Pastures.

Unknown said...

Great Blog party! I enjoyed your post and pictures! Come on by, have some food, and do some dancing!

DEB

DeeBee said...

I love this party stuff!! I look forward to reading about the going-ons in Tennessee. Nice to meet you.

Mrs. Nichole J. said...

Hey!
Thanks for stopping by and was nice to meet you!
Dont forget to come back soon!
Nichole
http://blog.handmadebycole.com/

Anonymous said...

Happy Blog Party!
Can you teach me how to robot dance?

Laura said...

Go blog party!!

Anonymous said...

Love your blog! I'm quirky too... but I like to refer to it as "letting my freak flag fly". I'm looking forward to reading more of your quirkiness.

Happy blog partying!

Natalie said...

i wish you had a video of the robot dance for me to show my 4 yr old...she loves watching people dance! i'm lol imagining it anyway! happy blog party!!!

Anonymous said...

Quirky bloggers unite!

That's not the title of my blog, but I think of myself that way.

It's fun to get to know you a little bit, and I'm envious of your location. I live in the flat Midwest. And I don't even have a hot tub. How boring is that?

So maybe I've grown quirky to add a little interest to my world?

Shauna said...

Let me just tell you that I LOVE the title of your BLOG - the best! Great to meet you! Happy partying and have a great week!

Shauna

www.seemydesigns.blogspot.com

~Denise~ said...

Lookin' good!!!

Melissa said...

Thanks for stopping by my blog party! Cute blog.

Joanne said...

I will definitely be back and even though I don't have one, I totaly agree that you absolutly need a hot tube! Come by and party with me in Milan when you get a chance!

Deb said...

Great post for a party! Just passing threw saying hi to a few people before I pack it in for the night.
Love your blog!
Blessings
Debz

Terri H said...

Hey, I lived in Tennessee once. Sorry, I was in Memphis, not Knoxville. I've been to Knoxville though.

Definitely get the hot tub. Or, at least get the whirlpool soaking tub. Anybody working on an MBA needs it.

storyteller said...

I love the name of your blog and the way your sense of humor spills onto the page as you write. I’d luv to see your ‘funky chicken dance’ …(congrats on earning the only ‘A’ on that paper). You make me wish California was closer to Tennessee. I’ve got a hot tub … and some freshly squeeze lemonade. Stop on by Small Reflections, grab some snacks from my 'party post' and we’ll get better acquainted.
Hugs and blessings,

MMM said...

Great blog! Thanks for the party!

IL Social Worker said...

Thanks for stopping by my blog! I'm having trouble getting through all the blogs too - ooof! I think our latest addition has a bit of Siamese in her - she has the beautiful triangle face, and she hardly ever shuts up. I can be in one room with her in the other, and be talking to her, and she'll talk right back to me. I'm excited to see the pics of the kitty tree! Happy blog party!!!

superfizz said...

I like the robot dance too. I don't really have a blog. I livejournal and you can check me out there if you like.

http://guineaus.livejournal.com/

I am a 34 year old librarian with a 6 month old baby girl. I love rocking out too. :-)

superfizz(at)bust(dot)com

Deb said...

Great party post! Love the colors on your blog.
Pop on by for a visit if you get a chance!

Deb said...

LOL I must have been really tired last night!! I guess I already paid you a visit! I musta really liked your blog!!!

TheChinaPainter said...

Thanks for visiting my blog and for the kind compliments. Yes, a small world. I am so ready for spring also and heading for the flower beds this week in the warmer weather.

Curiosity Killer said...

Great blog!! Great party! I was just doing the robot dance myself last night... too strong of a drink I had over at my place... woh.

I love DIY projects! I'll totally wanna come back! Enjoy rest of the party!!

Jerri at Simply Sweet Home said...

hello. nice to meet you. I guess I'm a bit quirky too, although most people I know have other words to describe it. I see you're from Tennessee. I'm from Alabama, so I've been through Tennessee quite a few times. I love the Smokies/Gatlinburg. It's so beautiful up there, and the family friendly atmosphere is great. And I like Chattanooga too.

Anonymous said...

Thanks so much for stopping by my blog party! I'd be glad for some of that punch, thank you!

My blog is the same way -- a little bit of many different things. I think that's "real life" and I enjoy getting to know other bloggers that way.

I admire you for working toward your MBA!!

queenrandom said...

Love the blog! You're hilarious. Stopped by for the party, if you have time feel free to stop by my party tooo :)

Cindy Swanson said...

I love the name of your blog, and I'm soooo jealous of you for living in a place as beautiful as Knoxville, Tennessee! I've always wanted to live around mountains.

My son is 27 and just about to get his MBA, in May...and he also did it by going to school at night. So, kudos to you for accomplishing something so terrific!

Hope you'll stop by my blog when you can!

Beth/Mom2TwoVikings said...

Anyone who self-labels herself "quirky" I *had* to come ck out! Nice to "meet" ya!

Anonymous said...

Yes I will have some punch. Glad to have found your blog with all this partying going on. Its getting a bit crazy in there. Congrats on your A! Stop by and say hi: www.sweetpeacakesetc.blogspot.com

Tonya said...

I think Quirky is definitely a compliment! It was nice to meet you. Feel free to stop by and visit me. I will warn you though I have 4 kids and they love company :)

Jodie said...

What a brilliant colour scheme you have here! It's been great to party down and I'm adding you to by bloglines so I can check back often.

DK said...

Good to meet you! Love this orange blog - it screams Spring :) Just makin' the Party Rounds. Thanks for inviting us in; I hope you'll stop by my place when things quiet down.:) Party on -
DK
http://aflyoverblog.typepad.com

Joanna Weaver said...

I agree...quirky IS a compliment.

Nice meeting you,

Joanna

Unknown said...

I have been amazed at the number of people who really do not know what quirky means...Yay for you! What a fun post. Thanks for the Party fun and even though the party is (sniff) technically over I guess, please feel free to stop by and see me at my 'place' any time.

Anonymous said...

I found your blog from the UBP going on a 5minutesformom. Guess what? I live in TN too! and not far from you at all, I am in Clinton, TN. Stop by and say hi!