fun facts

In honor of tonights "wolf" moon, I thought I would share a few fun moon facts.

{I know I am a dork! }

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• a wolf moon is the first full moon of the year
• the term "honeymoon" is derived from the Babylonians who declared mead, a honey-flavored wine, the official wedding drink, stipulating that the bride's parents be required to keep the groom supplied with the drink for the month following the wedding
• the moon actually has mirrors on it. they were left there by astronauts who wanted to bounce laser beams off them, so that the distance to the moon can be measured
• jupiter's moon ganymede is the largest moon in the solar system, and is larger than the planets mercury and pluto {i know, i know, pluto is no longer a planet}
• all the moons of the solar system are named after greek and roman mythology, except the moons of uranus, which are named after shakespearean characters
• a "blue moon" is the second full moon in a calendar month {it is rarely blue}
• 27% of americans believe we never landed on the moon
• when the moon is directly over your head, you weigh slightly less {i think i am just going to follow the moon around }

fulfillment of a life-long dream

You know how almost ALL young girls are horse crazy? And how for at least one birthday they ask for a horse? Well, that was me. Only I never grew out of my horse craziness! And I pretty much asked for a horse EVERY birthday & Christmas:)  

I have actually taken an equestrian class in college and have considered becoming a horse trainer. But I refuse to waste 8 LONG years of college. {Yes...8. I took the scenic route. But when I am finished I will have 3 degrees.} Anyway back to the point. I finally have a horse!!!! Well, he is not living with me since I live in an apartment in a college town. And I have to share him with my family. {especially since they are the ones taking care of him} But he is living back home on the farm and I can visit him anytime I want!

My brother received a call from one of the local horse rescues about a horse that was scheduled to be euthanized. Well, we could not let that happen and we agreed to take him. The horse has the sweetest disposition and is a pasture horse; he cannot be ridden safely because he was badly abused. But he will live out the rest of his life in the lap of luxury. I have two nieces who are already showering him with attention and treats! 

Without further adieu, let me introduce you to Phantom!

***on a side note: did you know that fulfilment & fufillment are both correct spellings? things like this are what make the english language a pain in the butt sometimes. especially for grammar nazis.

words of wisdom wednesday

The only difference between genius and lunacy is timing.

~David Tennant as 'Campbell' in Taking Over the Asylum

Be sure to link your words of wisdom to Perpetual Newlyweds!

P90X

I have a confession to make. I hate to exercise. Gyms are my enemy! I am a bookworm at heart and I do not need to be fit to read! But I do need to be fit to live a healthy, happy life. Oh, the conundrum! So, I have bit the bullet and I ordered P90X today. I have heard really good things about this program. Well, good things when talking about exercise.  One of my roommates and I are going to go through the program together. I am determined to stick with this for the entire 3 months!

words of wisdom wednesday

The road to misery and the road to joy are the same road.

Your destination will be determined by the song of your heart.

~Unknown

Play along with your own bit of wisdom.

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random and totally useless bits of information

Things you did not think you needed to know...and probably don't! I am a connoisseur of useless and random information. So, I thought I would a share a few of them with you. Enjoy!

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  Leonardo da Vinci spent twelve years painting the Mona Lisa's lips. He could also write with one hand and draw with the other at the same time.
  
  
  
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  One in every four Americans has appeared on television.
  
  
  
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  The average person will spend two weeks over their lifetime wating for traffic lights to change.
  
  
  
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  A Boeing 747's wingspan is longer than the distance of the Wright Brothers' first flight.
  
  
  
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  A manned rocket can reach the moon in less time than it took a stagecoach to travel the length of England.
  
  
  
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  Dueling is legal in Paraguay as long as both parties are registered blood donors.
  
  
  
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  Colgate faced a big obstacle marketing toothpaste in Spanish-speaking countries. Colgate translates into the command "go hang yourself."
  
  
  

Feel free to share your own random facts! 

best of the golden globes

My best dressed from last night!

all pics courtesy of omg

Who was your best (or worst) dressed from the Golden Globes?