Top Ten...(Making it last...)

This was truly an 'Aha!' moment! I was simply cruisin' the Internet for some blog fodder when 'BAM!', I see the perfect headline...."10 Ways to Extend Your Summer".  (MSN.com has really got my back here...even though I did add a few of my own...)

But we all know that I care even MORE about what you guys have to say! What are you doing to make the feeling of those wonderful, amazing, stress-free and let-loose days of summer last?

1. Look on the Bright Side - Ok, this was originally refering to make-up, but I think it's truly a philosophical question. Think positively! That homework CAN be conquered, and WILL be conquered!

2. Bring the Beach back home - I die over the scent of the beach; the salty water mixed with Coppertone is the best! MSN recommends investing in some 'Beach-Scented' candles or even incense sticks. What's your favorite scent of summer? Popsicles? New notebooks? Both are good to me...

3. Score the perfect Wave - (Again, referring to a girly thing - the perfect wavy hairstyle). But I'd like to think that this could also mean to battle a fear! Do something new! Try something crazy! What change are YOU going to make this school year?

4.  Sip coconut water - Yum...I love new and weird recipes. (Only not as weird as some of the cafeteria food...I'll just get that straight right now...:D) Try Vita Coco 100% pure coconut water. $24 /12 11.2 oz. packages.

5. Extend your tan - Lounging by the pool and getting a great tan are both definitely great memories of summer! (Plus, the sun provides your body with mega Vitamin D!)

6. Find your niche - I now officially love to sew, play the bass, crazy-dance to techno, and eat lime yogurt, ALL by just giving them a spin this summer! Find a new activity that you like and set aside some fall-time to enjoy and de-stress. What's your new niche?

7. Look towards next year - So many new opportunities! So many things to do! Don't get stressed, just think about what you'll accomplish! What are your GOALS for this year?

8. Find some new tunes! - I love making that fall season "Back-to-School Playlist"; full of pump-up tunes to wake me up and get me out the door and onto the bus. Finding the perfect song to listen to down your hallways is just about as great as shiny new pencils. What are your new fall tunes?

9. Have fun! - Yeah, I know that sounds lame...but REALLY! HAVE FUN! The year won't go by any faster by pouting...so have a great time and enjoy every minute. (Even when you could possibly be eaten by your pile of homework OR by what the cafeteria ladies are stirring in that big mysterious pot...or both.)

10. What's a school-tip that YOU would want to share with everyone! Make #10 your own!

Top 10

Yup - school, school, school: It's coming and coming fast. I've started that seemingly-endless quest of supply shopping and collecting the essentials to achieve a smooth transition into the world of education....(again, *sigh*). Here's MSN.com's list of the Top 10 School Supplies needed by students everywhere, (along with your common sense, of course.)

1. Paper Organizer - Gotta remember your sports practice, after-school events, weekend plans, oh yeah - and homework! Sheesh...so much to do.

2. Backpack - Agreed...but handbags and oversize purses work dang well too. Any other alternatives to the classic backpack? (Still, probably not a good idea to pitch your books into the backseat of your car...)

3. Calendar - I LOVE calendar shopping at the first of the year! I collect the cool "365 Picture-a-Day" ones that investigate cool countries. Last year: Italy. This year: The UK.

4. Downtime Treats - That's the phrase they used for "chilling". I just love to kick back, read for fun, do some DIY, and play guitar. What's your "downtime treat"? (Ha..that phrase reminds me of a happy little brownie that's relaxing on the couch...)

5. Labels - Yup, this site wants to make sure your name is on everything from your calculator to your undies upon re-entering high school this year. Just a warning, I guess...

6. Lucky Charm - Mmm...good breakfast AND good luck! I love to wear my rings and lucky bracelet every day. Any other lucky charms and "rabbit's feet" out there?

7. Study Materials - Classic part of school: Sitting at the desk with books, books, books! Anyone know any good study or homework-help sites?

8. Reference Books - I live by my Webster's Collegiate Dictionary...there have definitely been many an exam paper improved by my friend Webster.

9. Watch - Yay! I collect watches. Plus, they're handy! Making my collection appear to be more then just a weird fetish for timepieces that I have trouble reading...

10. Water Bottle - These reuseable things are one of the greatest inventions on the planet! (Not only are we saving the planet, but you can put crazy stickers on em'! Even attempt to sneak in some *gasp! diet soda or some banned flavored seltzer water...both are my weaknesses...)

Getting ready for school is just dawn over the horizon of a new school year: Any predictions as to the school year? What's your favorite class? Least favorite?

Hello World!, it's CHLOE!

So. Katie here had a stinkin' amazing idea: Blogger Introductions! You guys will, of course, want to know a little about the lives of your devoted bloggers! (Plus, I absolutely love to fill out all things 'quiz-questionaire-personality' related...It's a winning situation for all sides!)

Here's my own version of a Blogger Questionaire! It's all the things I love, (cleverly called 'All The Things I LOVE!)

1. Ice cream! - Especially frozen yogurt! I could probably eat myself out of an Olympic-sized swimming pool if it was filled with the wonderful concoction known as 'fro-yo'...
2. Rain!
3. Blogging! - Well, I just can't picture life without it after having been on the VOX blog-staff last year. I'm definately going to put 110%...no...120% (!) into this new blog-project! Who's with me?!? :D
4. Cupcake and Shake! - (It's a comic-strip me and Nick write: Just two little desserts going on adventures...) They're featured in the ZINE we write, called The INFINATE Zine. Check out the website at http://ihearttheinfinatezine.webs.com/!!!
5. Big Piles of Fallen Leaves! - Fun to jump in, pounce on, dance in, scoop into the air!
6. Music! - Like Katie, I'm all about mix CD's, classic mix tapes, and old vinyls - Collecting is a passion. LOVE concerts, moshing (! yee-haw!) and concert-photography. The pic up right is one from the mosh pit of an ahhh mazing concert I went to last summer..:D.
7. My Guitar - Now that's something I would definitely bring to my deserted island...
8. My betafishy 'Buddha' - I discussed him earlier in my reply to Katie's post..:D
9. COFFEE! - I can't believe it took me this long to remember my LOVE for it! Yeah - I kinda got a little reputation as a hardcore coffee-addict on the previous VOX. Anyone wanna go for a cup today? :) I'm game!
10. My Community! - Sure, I'm definately out here in 'the boonies', but it's a great place to be. Got great friends! Great music (mostly made by my friends!..) Great school! It just truly is an awesome place to get together for youth group, random games of frisbee, or just to eat pizza and do nothing at the park. (But I've always got my fellow bloggers to keep me updated on the city-life!!)

So there you have it! My 'Tip-Top 10!'

All-Important Question!: What are a couple of items off of YOUR list?