blogfest – Page 3 – Sydney Aaliyah Michelle

The Level Up! Blogfest

Published on February 17, 2013February 19, 2013 by Sydney Aaliyah Michelle18 Comments

I know I’m a day early, but I have a busy week ahead. I couldn’t miss out on this Blogfest hosted by Mithril Wisdom and Geek Banter.

No one would mistake me for a gamer. You may find me occasionally playing a game of Spider Solitaire while standing in line. I have been know to giggle with glee at destroying pig shaped storm troopers on the Star Wars version of Angry Birds (blame that on on my 12 year old nephew).

But, the last time I was obsessed with a game was back in elementary school. We had an Atari 2600 game system and I spent ours becoming a Kaboom! master. Now, I have seen this game recreated as an app, but nothing compares to playing this game on an the Atari with these special controls.

All you had to do was prevent the bombs dropped by the bandit from hitting the ground. The more you caught, the quicker the bandit dropped them.

At a certain level, the bombs would drop so fast, you went insane (literally, not virtually) trying to catch them all. For some reason, I was really good at this game. Check out my favorite game, Kaboom!

What is your favorite game?

Imaginary Friend Bloghop

Published on February 1, 2013 by Sydney Aaliyah Michelle16 Comments

Annalisa Crawford and Kyra Lennon want me to delve into my creative origin and reveal a tail about MY IMAGINARY FRIEND. (cue the scary dreamlike music)

Because for me, my imaginary friend was more of a frienemy. She flipped the script on me more times than I like to remember. She was the one who spun the positives into the practical and I blame her for my now over cautious senses.

Let me give you an example:

When I was 7 years olds (is that to old to have an imaginary friend), I was all excited to go skiing with my parents on the big slope. No more kiddie hill for me. I was going to ski with the grown ups.

I laid out my ski clothes. I checked on my boots and skis. I had my long johns laid out and I was prepared. I got in bed and laid my little head down. As soon as closed my eyes, Sam whispered in my ear.

“Hey Sydney, your gonna fall.”

“Shut up, Sam.” I said.

“Your gonna fall.” she sang.

I closed my eyes tight, trying to block her out, but she just got louder.

“Your gonna fall.”

“Shut up!” I yelled back.

“Go to sleep, Sydney.” my dad yelled from the other room, which shut Sam up for the night. Every time my dad came around, Sam disappeared.

I closed my eyes again and drifted off to sleep with visions of ski wipeouts dancing in my head.

The next morning, I got dress and headed out to the slopes. Standing at the top of the hill, I couldn’t move. I kept hearing in my head, “Your gonna fall, you gonna fall, your gonna fall.”

And, you know what, I fell. All the way down the mountain.

I hated it when Sam was right.

Tell me about your imaginary friend?

Allow me to ‘Re-Introduce Myself’ Blogfest

Published on January 28, 2013 by Sydney Aaliyah Michelle44 Comments

A big thanks to Mark Koopman, Elise Fallson, Stephen Tremp and C.M. Brown for creating this blogfest to allow me to Re-Introduce Myself. I thought I would take this opportunity to announce my updated about page. For those who like to read, it will tell you all you need to know about me.

Six other interesting facts about me:

I am a law school graduate, but not a lawyer.
I have several tattoos.
I lived in China for over 5 years.
I have three of the coolest nephews.
I write romantic comedies.
My 1 year blog anniversary is in February.

For those visual people out there, I figured the best way to re-introduce myself is to post a photo. Hello, I am Sydney Aaliyah Michelle.

50108_1337371696_4621_n — Check out the hint of cleavage.

I have’t shared a photo of myself on my blog before. I’m happy in this photo and it’s really all you need to know to understand me.

Make sure to jump around and see how others are re-introduce themselves.

Anything else you want to know about me, the Q & A session starts after the video!

Cheers, Cavanaugh Blogfest

Published on December 10, 2012December 10, 2012 by Sydney Aaliyah Michelle17 Comments

Hosted by Mark Koopmans, Morgan Shamy, David Powers King and Stephen Tremp.

The 4 talented writers above have introduced an unprecedented idea to get together to thank a blogger who has touched all of our online lives. This is only a sample of what he’s created and this is just since I’ve known him:

He’s a published author of two books and a third is one is way. With all this going on, he still has time to comment on my little old blog especially when I feature a Sydney Quotes the Movies post. Did I mention he loves movies?

Alex is a quality person and he associates himself with quality. And, I can’t think of another person on the Internet that deserves to have a whole Blogfest dedicated to them more then Alex.

Four questions:

What does Alex look like? Alex is an attractive man (much respect to Mrs. Alex). Brown hair, greying at the temples, nice teeth, but a crooked smile.

Who could play Alex in a documentary? When I think of Alex, I picture Sean Connery circa 1987 in the Untouchables, but without the English accent.

Who does Alex remind me of? Alex reminds me an older brother and a younger friend, a wise owl and a impetuous ferret.

Flash Fiction – Dueling Ninjas

“IWSG” I punched in the letters on the keypad singing as I did. I was relaxed.

I had entered the office undetected like a ninja. The Cosbalt brand safe was exactly where my contact said it would be. Just as long as I beat my nemesis, this would be a great score.

I opened the safe inch by inch. A guitar pick and a piece of paper sat at the bottom. On the paper was ineligible writing, almost ineligible.

I crinkled the paper in my fist and slammed the safe shut. “Cavanaugh.” I yelled.

The note simple said, “Played again.”

Are you in love, in utter admiration, in complete adoration (again, no disrespect Mrs. Alex) of Alex, the Ninja Captain, then let me know in the comments below?

And be sure to visit all the others who are dedicating their blogs to Alex, today. And, if you don’t know Alex go by his blog and see for yourself.

And You Are? Bloghop

Published on December 3, 2012 by Sydney Aaliyah Michelle26 Comments

Just when I think there is nothing more to reveal about me, a Bloghop comes along and makes me “expose” myself even more.

Thanks so much Emily and Tammy.

These are the “And You Are…?” questions

1. How many speeding tickets have you gotten?

I have gotten 3 speeding tickets in my life, but I am only claiming two as legit. The third one was for going 50 in a 45. Who does that?

2. Can you pitch a tent?

I am not what you call the camping type, but I have successfully pitched a tent during my one and only real camping trip and then I slept in the car.

3. What was your worst vacation ever?

I haven’t had any really bad vacations. Maybe the time I had my purse stolen twice in New York City, but I was 12 and didn’t really loose much. A couple of key chains and few postcards.

4. What was the last thing you bought over $100?

Dinner last night, Morton’s Steak House – yummy – technically I am employed for 3 more days, so I can still splurge.

5. We’re handing you the keys to what?

2013 BMW X6

6. What was the last meal you cooked that made even you sick?

I haven’t cooked a meal in over 2 years. I live in a hotel. Funny thing happens when you dial a number and tell them what you want to eat, they bring it right to you.

7. Fill in the blank: Oh my gosh! Becky, look at her butt! It is so big. She looks like a lady with a big butt?

Or did you want me to finish the song a prostitute.?

8. What was your first car?

1990 Toyota Corolla – it was beige. Cars should never be beige. Incidently, My father bought my mother whose birthday is 5 days after mine a brand new Nissan 240SX and it was delivered on my birthday. Needless to say that wasn’t one of my top 5 favorite days. Did I mention the car was red.

9. Your best friend falls and gets hurt. Do you ask if he/she’s okay or laugh first?

I laugh first, but I laugh at everything, so my best friend understands this about me and knows I am still concerned for her well being.

10. What’s the worst song ever?

See Question #7

That was fun. I hope Santa is nice to me this year. I could really use it. Check out the answers to the other blog hoppers and Merry Christmas – Is it too early?