tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post8164663376926133593..comments2024-02-23T02:45:27.134-08:00Comments on Brodi Ashton: End of the Year Stats, Favorites and the Gifts that Suck and BlowBrodi Ashtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13895732483547245372noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-78698480605922084122010-01-04T19:32:40.437-08:002010-01-04T19:32:40.437-08:00It is true that we are collecting the best and wor...It is true that we are collecting the best and worst memories from whole year. It is of the interest we are gathering all stats, favourite and gifts in this post of last year...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.r4i-kort.dk" rel="nofollow">r4 dsi</a>Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02510872928673070730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-87937007001004344832010-01-04T05:57:00.320-08:002010-01-04T05:57:00.320-08:00Happy New Year Brodi. Always fun to read your blo...Happy New Year Brodi. Always fun to read your blogs (even though one or two of them were my favorites...lol). Maybe you will write about them again...who knows....lol. Wishing you all the best for 2010. KennyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-50169334285103586982010-01-02T12:19:34.420-08:002010-01-02T12:19:34.420-08:00I still need to read The Dark Divine, but I've...I still need to read The Dark Divine, but I've read the first chapter and am properly prepared to grovel at Bree's feet as she shares her secrets. SO excited. She's amazing.<br /><br />So, you want to be able to just log the amount you drink each day or do you have a goal for how much of the brown stuff you want to consume this year? LOL--yeah, I can spreadsheet that. ;)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09413777557796110450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-73946741435900780602010-01-02T11:43:30.195-08:002010-01-02T11:43:30.195-08:00Douglas- Star Trek rocks. I think I saw it three t...Douglas- Star Trek rocks. I think I saw it three times in theaters. Maybe more.<br /><br />Robin- Bree will be teaching at LDS Storymakers (did I already mention this?) so keep an eye out for her! And I would love a spreadsheet. Maybe one dealing with diet coke consumption.Brodi Ashtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13895732483547245372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-90743454364426889692010-01-02T09:59:32.365-08:002010-01-02T09:59:32.365-08:00I should also mention that I lurve spreadsheets so...I should also mention that I lurve spreadsheets so much I'm more than happy to make one for you.... :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09413777557796110450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-49153895332747538972010-01-02T09:57:59.758-08:002010-01-02T09:57:59.758-08:00My very first writer's conference is this Apri...My very first writer's conference is this April 23-24 in Provo, Utah: LDS Storytellers. :) My college roommate, Susan (of blogginboutbooks.com), suggested it and is coming up from AZ to attend with me. Yeah!! It has the advantages of proximity (for me, anyway--only a few hours away), cost-efficiency (I can stay with relatives), and provides a lovely, very-do-able deadline. Very important. :)<br /><br />Which conferences are you attending?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09413777557796110450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-68839983644881951362010-01-02T05:21:25.857-08:002010-01-02T05:21:25.857-08:00I loved this blog post. Besides, you liked Star Tr...I loved this blog post. Besides, you liked Star Trek, and that movie was so good I moved into the theater to watch it repeatedly. I survived on discarded popcorn and other unmentionables. I am not proud. <br /><br />Now I have Star Trek on DVD and never watch it. There’s a lesson in there somewhere…D.R. Cooteyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17139544455838967475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-19387423831437454452009-12-31T19:50:29.677-08:002009-12-31T19:50:29.677-08:00Dorien- That is a lot of books. As for the rock tu...Dorien- That is a lot of books. As for the rock tumbler, I have one I'll sell you cheap.<br /><br />Kim- I'll blog for you if you go through my book and add description. Think about it.<br /><br />Robin- That is seriously very cool. I wonder if I would get more writing done if I knew how to make a spreadsheet. <br /><br />I lurrve Diet Coke.<br />I lurrve chocolate.<br />I don't lurrve spreadsheets.<br /><br />Which writing conferences are you hitting this year?Brodi Ashtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13895732483547245372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-72766839788425800942009-12-31T18:24:13.747-08:002009-12-31T18:24:13.747-08:00Brodi--I have a writer friend who talked me into l...Brodi--I have a writer friend who talked me into logging my books in 2008. In 2009, I started logging the number of pages... which led to the realization that I could calculate the average number of pages per day. (I lurve spreadsheets!!) I have a spreadsheet for the books I read (by date finished) and another one to keep track of all the series I've reached the end of--so I can be sure to remember to read the next book when it comes out! (There are about 40 series on this sheet.) I haven't organized them by favorite-nor do I think I could. I loved most of them. :)<br /><br />Recently, I made a spreadsheet to log the pages I write each day. It calculates the pages I've written already, compares them to my goal of 50,000 words by the end of April (writer's conference--yeah!), and tells me how many pages I have to write each day to meet it. Have I mentioned I lurve spreadsheets?? :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09413777557796110450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-33147044483687158912009-12-31T13:52:12.591-08:002009-12-31T13:52:12.591-08:00Thanks for the shout out! You are my blogging hero...Thanks for the shout out! You are my blogging hero. Maybe in 2010 you can write my blog posts for me too.Kim Reidhttp://www.kimberlywebbreid.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-39849888227245445392009-12-31T10:48:59.311-08:002009-12-31T10:48:59.311-08:00i can't seem to move past the rock tumbler...i...i can't seem to move past the rock tumbler...i may need to buy one for my MIL to keep at her house....<br /><br />let's call it revenge for all the noisy toys she has purchased MY kids over the years.<br /><br />erin, where did you say you found that? <br /><br />i am keeping track of all the books i read next year. lost count after 200 + this year!<br /><br />happy new years brodi!nielsons*love*familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09951214643454846238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-3232134389004276252009-12-31T10:27:28.930-08:002009-12-31T10:27:28.930-08:00Cath- I know! I still have some of the toys I play...Cath- I know! I still have some of the toys I played with as a kid. Those will last forever, but the toys now leave something to be desired.<br /><br />Val-I agree. I feel it too.Brodi Ashtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13895732483547245372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-2391472814181664552009-12-31T06:37:20.678-08:002009-12-31T06:37:20.678-08:00Congrats on a great year! Those are some fabulous...Congrats on a great year! Those are some fabulous statistics, but 2010 is going to be an even better year for all of us . . . I can feel it.Valynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16790662658771706341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-10393436648207092692009-12-30T22:58:27.928-08:002009-12-30T22:58:27.928-08:00Brod! Doug's parents gave some wasabi nuts as ...Brod! Doug's parents gave some wasabi nuts as a white elephant gift. 'Nuf said. Those must have been killer! The rock tumbler - hilarious! As for toys that suck and blow - we have a pile of things that need gluing. They accumulated the day after Christmas! What's up with making junk these days?? One cowgirl doll's arm popped off, two bridles broke while I was trying to put them on the horses, as well as a saddle. Lame! <br /><br />As for your stats - I have to say - pretty dang awesome!! 12-105!? You're cookin' lades! Keep it up!Cathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12266580814892668109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-42179567605540123512009-12-30T20:31:23.452-08:002009-12-30T20:31:23.452-08:00Eden- Brother C had one? How come we didn't kn...Eden- Brother C had one? How come we didn't know this? Twenty bucks says your mom bought shiny rocks. Just kidding. Your mom would never do that. Unlike some moms I know. Just kidding Erin.<br /><br />Olivia- I'm sure I've told you this, but Shaun of the Dead is one of my all time favorites. Maybe we'll watch it this weekend. It's been a while.Brodi Ashtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13895732483547245372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-53734654990447653072009-12-30T19:50:35.702-08:002009-12-30T19:50:35.702-08:00Serious, I've got plenty of hips to spare! My ...Serious, I've got plenty of hips to spare! My kids can borrow some.<br /><br />And I loved District 9 too. Love, love, loved it. Haven't yet seen Zombieland but have heard it's sort of like Sean of the Dead- which I loved. Zombies & dark humor. What isn't there to like?Olivia Carterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14215218666225556567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-23136192174142876242009-12-30T19:48:37.024-08:002009-12-30T19:48:37.024-08:00My brother C had a rock tumbler growing up. I love...My brother C had a rock tumbler growing up. I loved that thing--it did take days! I still have some of those shiny rocks--unless my mom bought them at a store too.edenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04941225635995813824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-40092698701716790522009-12-30T17:34:41.892-08:002009-12-30T17:34:41.892-08:00My dad has a rock tumbler in the garage too. I do...My dad has a rock tumbler in the garage too. I don't know if he counts as normal though.<br /><br />Did you really go to Pakistan?Jenilyn Collingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13166139358513659892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-43537775501040399102009-12-30T15:46:30.847-08:002009-12-30T15:46:30.847-08:00Cam- ha ha. I'd never forget you. Especially i...Cam- ha ha. I'd never forget you. Especially if I could actually meet you.<br /><br />Nikki- You mean regular people own real rock tumblers? I thought they were just toys. Good to know! Because as toys... <br /><br />Nicole- so funny. Tell her they don't grow unless you're watching them. <br /><br />Cherie- Reading should always come before weeds. Always. And 90 since July? That is insane. And cool.<br /><br />Sal- Oops. Did I give you the impression I was famous? I'm gonna have to go back and edit that post. :)<br /><br />Robin- W.O.W. That is a buttload of books. I think that's a great way to spend a year- curled up with a book! And to keep a spreadsheet? I can't even keep receipts. So, do you have a list from most favorite to least favorite? <br /><br />Olivia- I know. They're crazy. You'd think, coming from me, they'd have plenty of hips to go around.Brodi Ashtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13895732483547245372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-53134374936978744332009-12-30T15:05:05.324-08:002009-12-30T15:05:05.324-08:00Oh my goodness! My children have the genetic abnor...Oh my goodness! My children have the genetic abnormality of NO HIPS too.<br /><br />No matter what I do (those kids pants that you can tighten, belts, too small pants) they have their little butt cracks hanging out. <br /><br />Glad to know they aren't alone. Maybe they can start a support group?Olivia Carterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14215218666225556567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-62361755084044904702009-12-30T14:50:22.952-08:002009-12-30T14:50:22.952-08:00My most impressive stat is my number of books I...My most impressive stat is my number of books I've read: 171 (and counting...). Cherie--I'm SURE I read too much. I average 164 pages per day (I have a lovely Excel spreadsheet...), with a full-time job and three kids.<br /><br />My goal for this next year is to spend more time writing than I do reading. Or at least half as much....Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09413777557796110450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-1258844296697232382009-12-30T14:05:08.685-08:002009-12-30T14:05:08.685-08:00Oh, AND, since you mentioned stats, I have to say ...Oh, AND, since you mentioned stats, I have to say that by far the most hits I get on my blog have come from (a) the crocheted afghan photo I posted and (b) a photo I used from Gladiator. Hundreds of people who aren't coming to read my blog at all. Sort of depressing. But I guess if it makes the stats look good, so be it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-3120878222270614602009-12-30T13:19:44.637-08:002009-12-30T13:19:44.637-08:00Bro, thanks for the feedback on my story, and than...Bro, thanks for the feedback on my story, and thanks for letting me be a hanger-on! It's essential to know at least one famous person in life and all of my celebrity contacts are dying off, so it's about time I knew someone young <i>and</i> famous! ;)SalGalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16890781845215912905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-72360200849590679352009-12-30T12:59:08.854-08:002009-12-30T12:59:08.854-08:00I love wasabi, but I've only tried it with sus...I love wasabi, but I've only tried it with sushi, so maybe it's different with dried edamame?<br />Stats:<br />Number of blogs started - 1<br />Number of books read since sometime in July when I started keeping track - 90 (maybe I read too much, I shouldn't have counted)<br />Number of weeds pulled - approximately 10<br />Number of weeds in my yard - about 5,000 (maybe I read too much)Cheriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14441158610524979619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-22901377078038815212009-12-30T12:57:19.456-08:002009-12-30T12:57:19.456-08:00I have a close second for gifts that suck and blow...I have a close second for gifts that suck and blow. My daughter was given a Crystal Maker. (no, not the meth variety. Pull your head out!) We now have two tubs of colored water sitting on my kitchen counter, waiting for those crystals to form. I will give them until my birthday in January before I throw the whole thing out!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com