8-bits of awesome.

Each week I talk about 8 things that I find to be awesome.  Whether it be geek news, things to be added to my ever-growing wish list, funny pics or some rad new music...you'll find it weekly here at The Shiny Happy in my

And here we go:

• Are you an Iggle?  Have you heard about IGGPPC Online Summer Camp!?  I'm so super excited about this!  Join us!!
• No thanks, Taxi.  I prefer to roll out with Optimus Prime!
• I do not condone violence in the workplace, BUT this makes me feel all Daryl Dixon-ish.
• In my serious apathetic search for workout clothes, I found this treasure.
• This is me.  Except for the fact that I am pathetically behind...
• There is some serious want here. Possibly lust.
• Sooo......I'm probably going to have to try this.  Don't judge.
• I'm a fan of a good 404.  These are pretty rad.

Alright! And that's a wrap on this week's 8-bits! What things are bringing the awesome to your life this week? Let me know by sharing your links in the comments. I can always use more awesome.

the soup.

The Soup includes a mixture of all the lovely things that made me *squee* this week! It’s got my favorite geek news, social media posts, and anything other delicious thing that makes me happy. 
So, awaaay we go! 

• Geek Newsy Things: Wonder Woman’s Name Pops Up As Female Leads Test For The Man of Steel Sequel at The Mary Sue & Online Video Submissions Now Open For Star Wars Episode VII Casting Call at Nerd Approved.
  
  Online Video Submissions Now Open For Star Wars Episode VII Casting Call
  Read more at http://nerdapproved.com/movies/online-video-submissions-now-open-for-star-wars-casting-call/#X45rZR7M5JlPDgG7.99
  Online Video Submissions Now Open For Star Wars Episode VII Casting Call
  Read more at http://nerdapproved.com/movies/online-video-submissions-now-open-for-star-wars-casting-call/#X45rZR7M5JlPDgG7.99
  Online Video Submissions Now Open For Star Wars Episode VII Casting Call
  Read more at http://nerdapproved.com/movies/online-video-submissions-now-open-for-star-wars-casting-call/#X45rZR7M5JlPDgG7.99
• Favorite Facebook/Instragram Post:

  

  "This is our 'We miss Amber Henry' face." - from my good friends, Melissa & Emily in Iowa.

• Favorite Pin:
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• Favorite Song: "My Songs Know What You Did In The Dark" by Fall Out Boy
• Favorite Blog Post:  "Before Hitting Publish:  A 10-Point Blog Post Checklist" at Sillygrrl.
• Something I Learned: Doctor Who was originally an educational show, with episodes set in the future to teach kids about science and episodes set in the past to teach them history.
• Wants of the Week: 

  

  Seriously.  I already love Monopoly, but The Walking Dead Monopoly: Survival Edition!?  Sold.

  
  
  
  

  

  LOVE this Wonder Woman Backpack with a removable cape! WANT!!

  

  I love coffee mugs…and this Goonies mug needs to find a place in my home.

  
  
  What are some things that made you squee this week?  Hit me up or share in the comments.