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.
  
  
  

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: 53 Things Only '80's Girls Can Understand at BuzzFeed (I seriously identify with them all!)  and Star Wars Bloopers From A Long Time Ago...The 70's at The Mary Sue.   
• Favorite Facebook/Instragram Post:  Mr. T always wins.  Hands down.

  

  via @dogsofinstagram

• Favorite Tweet: Of course, a Halloween post would be appropriate.  My friend, Weston, is winning at life.  Love this!  -- "Are you Zelda?" -- +Weston Cantrell 
  
  
  
• Favorite Pin: 
  
  My sister and I watched this movie more times than I can count.  This little David Bowie is just awesome.
  
• Favorite Song:  "This Head I Hold" by Electric Guest
• Favorite Blog Post:  Worthy of the Week at by Corrin at oh hey, what's up?  I always love this series of posts, but this one was full of awesome.
• Something I Learned: No one knows who invented the fire hydrant, because its patent was burned in a fire.
• Wants of the Week: 
  
  Kawaii Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Stationary Set from Word To Your Unicorn. 
  
  Only You Can Prevent the Zombie Apocolypse Tee from thinkgeek.
  
  
  

  
  
  Olloclip iPhone Camera Lens System from thinkgeek.
  What are some things that made you squee this week?  Hit me up or share in the comments.
  
  
  

halloweenie awesomeness.

Etsy is crack.  
I'm not even joking.

Since I'm quite the Etsy shopper, I thought I'd share some of my favorite Halloween-themed goodies! 

1. Primitive Folk Art Halloween Skulls from copie5. --  For all of you crafty gals who can do cool junk.....like sewing.
2. AberZombie & Witch Necklace from EmilinaBallerina. -- Punny!!
3. Halloween Monster Candy Bowl from felttess.
4. Halloween Knit Dog Shirt from Pupperwear.  --  Would Jax not look too much cute in this!?
5. Boo Y'all! button from snottub. -- C'mon....I'm a Texan!
6. Halloween Gnome from ianthegnome.  --  Love me some gnomes!
7. Halloween My Brain Hurts Coffee Cozy from Knotworkshop.  -- This is an everyday coffee cozy, if you ask me...
8. Amigurumi Zombie Doll from HenryStMartin.  -- Squee!  Soooo cute!
9. Mr & Mrs Frankenstein Coffee Mugs from LennyMud.

Have some good Etsy finds of your own?  Let me know in the comments!