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FQF: Playing Games

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1.  How often have you returned book to the library unread?

Fairly frequently, probably 1 in 3 or 4 books that I return. It’s not my intent, but if I lose interest or I haven’t gotten to the book before it’s requested by someone else or it’s reached the end of its renewals (umm, after 6 months!), I’ll take it back.

2.  What are your favorite games to play?

I like card games like Nerts and Euchre and party games like ImaginIff and Apples to Apples.

3.  How do you feel about arranged marriages?

I would do it if it was based on his character, not what he could bring to the family. Though I am glad to have the chance to pick my own husband.

4.  Which do you prefer: the original Star Wars trilogy, or the new one?

I actually like Episodes I-III (the newer ones) better.  I love all the foreshadowing.  Perhaps if I had gone to the original ones in the theater (the first time they came out…I saw them when they did the updated ones in the 90s) they would be more special to me.

5.  When did you learn to swim?

I think I was a bit older, but you’d have to ask my mom. I remember taking swim lessons after we moved to our new house when I was in 2nd grade, so it was probably when I was 8 or so when I officially learned.  It’s still one of my favorite things to do.

Make sure you come by Monday…I have something that I can’t wait to share with you all!

Not Back Yet

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I’m still in Kansas, but I thought that since it’s Monday, I’d still do my traditional “I’m back” post.  Except, you know, I’m not back.

This trip has been great.  I’ve gotten a good bit read, but also have spent a lot of time playing games and hanging out with the family.  All of my dad’s family was in town, so we got to have some good times with the cousins.

Some highlights:

  • Being taught, alongside a couple of other older cousins, how to play dominoes by my 9yo cousin.  Actually, it’s a lot of fun…who knew?
  • OU beating OSU (and what a wild game!), sending us to the Big 12 Championship.  Actually, I’m probably more excited to have one last opportunity to  beat Nebraska before the hightail it out of the Big 12.
  • Spending most of the trip in my pajamas much to my mother’s chagrin (Hi, Mom!).
  • Being introduced to this site by my sister-in-law.  I’ve adopted the word “historiaster,” which means a contemptible or inferior historian.  I do believe it’d make a great intellectual insult.
  • Essentially having a sleepover with my cousins.  Five of us had a lot of fun playing different games including Mario Kart.  I still suck.

I’m not flying out until tomorrow morning (early! way early!), so I’ll be going to lunch with my grandma (Hi, G. Zoe!) and visiting the school where my mom principals (that’s a verb, right?).  It’s been a great trip, primarily because it’s been so low-key.  I think I’ve figured out that I most appreciate the trips where I never leave the destination after I’ve gotten there.

Game On!

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Ever since I heard about the Game On! Diet on Twitter, I knew that I’d have to play.  Anyone who knows me in real life (and has had the pleasure of playing a game with me) knows I’m a wee bit competitive.

So what better way to establish good health and life habits in a competitive way than to play a game?

So, my roommate and I are each captaining a team (there’s 9 of us total)in this 4-week game.  There has been a little trash talk going on…that’s just who we are.

You can follow the link above if you want to know more about how the Game On! Diet works (we’ve customized it a little bit–particularly the food portion), but basically you get points for food choices, water, exercise, sleep, and replacing a bad habit with a good one.

It’s exactly the motivation I need to make these changes…and not just for the 4 weeks.

So all I’ve got to say is: Game On.

My team is totally winning.

Photo by ohnoitscoco

Works for Me: Middle Name Game

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Here’s a simple game that I came up with to work with children who are starting to learn to read and can be played anytime anywhere. No materials are required.
The easiest way to teach it is to give you an example. Assume your name is Norma Jean and the child’s name is Billy Ray. Every time you say a word that starts with J (because your middle name starts with J), that becomes your new middle name.
If you say, “I saw a kangaroo jump outside our window,” your new “name” is Norma Jump. If Billy says, “I hope it rains today!” his new “name” is Billy Rains. Every time you say a word that starts with the letter J or Billy says a word that starts with the letter R, your middle name changes respectively.
Anyone can point out the new middle names, and it will work with several children. As they start to think about what they and others are saying, they will pick up on more and more name changes. The kids I played this with got a real kick out of it, and the 1st grader would intentionally use words in a sentence that she wanted her name to be.
Sounds simple, but this silly game works for me!
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