New Look = Not so Misscrabbypants

In recent weeks there have been some changes here at Adventures Of Misscrabbypants.
Very good changes. :)
Thanks to Jessica of IDesigns, I now have this beautiful and shiny new blog! I was so impressed with the work that Jessica does that I asked her then to make me a matching background for my twitter account.
Take a peek: http://twitter.com/Misscrabbypants

I found Jessica and IDesigns through Simply Stacie. If you don't know Stacie, you should. She is an awesome blogger and is a wonderful woman. And she's Canadian! http://simplystacie.net/
I approached Jessica through her site @http://ridingwithjessica.com/idesigns
I took a look around and was still not sure what it was that I wanted. I knew I wanted something blue and it had to be girly.

If you check out IDesigns, you will see that she has a quote sheet you can fill out. I did that and she got back to me pretty much immediately which I appreciated.
With a few quick questions she was off using her creative genius and was back to me with a sample for me to look at.

Jessica is sweet and kind and a wonderful business woman. She is also really great with people and gives great customer service. And she explains things. Patiently! For those of us who are new with blog speak.

While checking her out, I found her blog: http://ridingwithjessica.com/
I got to learn a little more about Jessica. She is funny and I love reading her.

So if you happen to need a change, no matter how small or large, Jessica @ IDesigns is the go to girl.
Have I mentioned her prices?? Awesome and  affordable.

Signed,
One happy customer
AKA
Misscrabbypants

MAILBOX MONDAY! (May 31st)

Welcome to Mailbox Monday!! A blog hop to boost your subscriber count!

Hosted by Simply Stacie, This Mama Loves Her Bargains and A little of this A little of that…

Here’s how to join in the fun:

Add your blog link to the linky
Subscribe by email to the three hostesses. They will return the favour.
Visit the other blogs on the list and subscribe by email to the ones that interest you. Leave them a comment with your blog link so they know you are subscribing from Mailbox Monday. Don’t forget to confirm your subscription!
Everyone is welcome to participate. Each week a new linky will be generated so make sure you stop by on Monday’s to add your blog.

Your blog *must* have a place for people to e-mail subscribe. We will be subscribing to everyone’s blog who participates. If there isn’t an e-mail subscribe option, your link will be removed from the linky.

Help us spread the word about Mailbox Monday! Write a post for your blog and add the blog hop code.

Let’s have fun and meet (and read via email) some new blogs!!

This is a Blog Hop! 50 entries so far... you're next!

We have a WINNER!

Just a little story about winners. :)
Years ago, I worked in a retail store in Montreal, Quebec called Zellers. There was a contest going on and the manager who is French announces that we have a winner and gives the details in French. Then in English he announces, "WE HAVE A WEINER! A WEINER!"
Let me tell you, there were laughs to be had for weeks after.

So..drum roll please......
Winner generated by random.org is.....

#2 Susan Margaret

I subscribe to your blog.



charmtime at gmail dot com


(congrats on taking the plunge into blogging btw!)

Susan Margaret, I will be emailing you now. Please note that you have 48hrs in which to email me back with your mailing info or I will have to pick a new winner.


Thank you to everyone for participating in my first giveaway! And for getting to know a new blogger like me.
There will be more giveaways coming up so please check back.

Antagonyms

Yes Antagonyms!


I love words. I love to read them and write them.
I read voraciously.
If I happen to run out of books to read, I am near to panic. I read any time that I can but my favourite place to read is down by the waters edge.
It's peaceful there with the water lapping against the rocks. I spread a blanket on the grass and I travel to distant places and into the lives of the characters in the book that I happen to be reading.
There is nothing like it.

Antagonyms happen to be my favourite type of words.

Describes a single word that has meanings that contradict each other.
Some examples are:

Anxious: Full of mental distress because of apprehension of danger or misfortune [in effect, seeking to avoid] (We were anxious about the nearby gunshots.) vs. Eager or looking forward to (Until you returned, I was anxious to see you.)

Cleave: To adhere tightly vs. To cut apart

Fast: Moving rapidly vs. Unable to move ("I was held fast to my bed.")

Ah the wonder that is the English language.
Okay I am done nerding out for today.

So, Why are you called Misscrabbypants??

Why am I called Misscrabbypants?
I don't know that I would want to be friends with someone who is constantly crabby. How much fun is that??
Thankfully, I can say that I am not. :)

SURPRISE!
Not all the time anyways! Heh.
I am the one in the group who will look at your new high heels and say, "Those are awesome shoes. You know, you will break your neck in them."
Upon stopping to get that 50th bottle of water with you, I will let you know that you will now have to stop 50 more times to pee.
What is the worse possible outcome in any given situation? *raises my hand. I can tell you.
But it's always been done in fun. On purpose. Playfully.

I will admit that I am pretty cranky in the morning. I don't like to get up. I am sure this is a shocker to like minded people.
I don't know if you've noticed but it's warm and comfy in bed.
No one honks at you and no one asks you questions.
I need to have a cup of coffee and a few minutes of peace and quiet to let the fog in my brain dissapate before I can smile and get moving.

I don't bite. Honestly. I am the opposite of crabby.
So come say hi!

Thursday Blog Hop!

Welcome to Twitter Hop Thursday, hosted by Simply Stacie, The King’s Court IV, Little Yaya’s, Review Retreat and Moms Wear Your Tees!

Would you like more Twitter followers and be introduced to more neat blogs and businesses out there? Come and join us!!

1. Add your Twitter to the MckLinky (you only have to add it to one and it will appear on all).

2. Click on the Twitter for the six hostesses and follow each of them on Twitter. We will follow you back.

3. Follow as many people on Twitter as you like, but make sure to leave comments with links so they’ll know where to follow you!

Spread the word and add this MckLinky to your blog! Write your own post or copy and paste this one. Below the MckLinky box, you’ll see “Want to be a part of this Blog Hop? Click here for instructions and code….” Have fun Twitter-Hopping along!

***New this Week*** We have selected a Twitterer of the Week from last week’s entries and the lucky winner is Frugalapolis!!! They will be in the #6 spot! We will choose next week’s winner from everyone who participated today.

Please only add your Twitter url. All other entries will be deleted. Thank you!!!
This is a Blog Hop! 177 entries so far... you're next!

Celebrate with me and WIN!!!

*Throws confetti

Hi and welcome to my blog.
In celebration I am throwing a giveaway! Crazy huh?
It's my first official day of blogging and I wanted to celebrate. I am excited and find myself wondering why I never thought to start one ions ago. I read other blogs religiously and quite enjoy it.
But here I am now and I invite you to celebrate with me.

GIVEAWAY:
One of my readers is going to win a 30ml(1.0US FL OZ) bottle of LOVE ETC...TM
From the body shop.
(pear, neroli, bergamot, jasmine, heliotrope, lily of the valley, vanilla, sandalwood and creamy musk).



TO ENTER:
Tell me what perfume you wear that you love or a perfume (fragrance) that you'd like to have.

BONUS ENTRIES:

1. Subscribe to my blog by email.

2. Follow my blog on Google Friend Connect.

3. Follow me on twitter @misscrabbypants

4. Tweet this giveaway (you can tweet once a day) please leave me a link

Open to US & Canada
*This giveaway is coming out of my pocket so apologies to other countries!
Giveaway ends on May 29, 2010 at 11:59 pm EST. The winners will be selected by random.org and notified by email and will have 48 hours to reply back before a new winner is selected.
Please remember to leave your email addy so I can contact you if you win!
Bonne chance a tous!