Dear Ebay

(Not so) Dearest Customer Service,

Why do you play so hard to get? I want your number and you goad me on and on with questions and endless clicking that leads to nowhere, no number. Well, I'm done navigating your endless sea of complicated Customer Service. I've given up trying to play with your merciless, online schemes. I'll no longer need to visit your site with pleading desire, in search of your number. I asked Google and they gave it to me right away. I don't even know if you're aware that you have a number; It's nowhere to be found on your site, so here it is: 866-934-9647. Oh why did I waste so much time searching for it within the tangled web you've woven?

Talk To You Later,

Erica

Coraline

I finished Coraline. I loved it. It probably falls under the category of "children's horror". I was up until late Saturday night reading it. Mid reading I had to take a trip to the bathroom. It was dark in the hallway and people were asleep so I didn't turn on the bathroom light until I'd closed the door behind me. For those few brief seconds in utter darkness, I was scared something would get me. I was surprised as I hadn't felt that way since I was little and I used to read scary stories late at night. It was exciting to have a brief moment of horror in the darkness, as if something would pounce on me before I could turn the light on. All in all, I was disappointed that the book had to end. It was a quick read (162 pages) that drew me in at the very start and was intriguing till the very end. It would be ideal to read during Halloween time. I'm definitely planning on reading it again.

Charles

This is such a poor quality picture, taken with my cell phone; I can't find my camera! Aaarg! Anyway, this is the progress I've made on Charles the gnome. When I'm done I'll use a real camera so you can fully enjoy his handsome composition.

Last Night at the Movies...

I went and saw The Young Victoria. It's only showing at a Scottsdale movie theatre here in the valley and was well worth the drive. I do love period movies and this one was based on her "true" story. I loved it. Yeah, it was romancy and stuff, but I liked it so much because, as the movie rolled along, the character development masterfully progressed. The movie was realistic. None of that so common unbelievable plot-line business. The movie had depth. Emily Blunt was first-rate with her acting, as were the other characters. Once again, I loved it (Dad, you definitely would have loved it too). If it's playing near you I recommend you go see it. It would be well worth your time. Below is the trailer...

The Young Victoria (2009) Official Trailer (HQ) - The funniest movie is here. Find it

Friday Freebie

Make It Do has a fabulous tutorial with pictures showing how to make one of these fabulous, floral beauties right HERE. You can make it into a bow, pin, or whatever. It doesn't look too hard to do at all. If I had a little girl, I'd definitely make one for her.