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:

• Pretty sure I need these Avengers Custom Painted Glasses from PoppinCustom.
• I'm all in Halloween mode...and ready to decorate some super pumpkins!
• Check out these DC Comic Superheroes and Villains in the style of Norman Rockwell Saturday Evening Post Covers!
• I don't even have a cat...and I think this is awesome.
• Deadpool is coming, you guys! *squee*
• Have you checked out Lumberjanes from BOOM! Studios yet!?  Get on it!
• I need this in my life.
• Best babysitting ad....ever!
  

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: 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.
  
  
  

five senses friday #5.

Five Senses Friday is were I reflect on the last week through the senses.  This week was full of activity...and the weekend will only bring more!  Friday makes me happier than any other day.

Tasting::

 

The mister's spicy chili.  I don't say spicy nonchalantly people.  This man is a heat seeker.  We're talking ghost peppers and scorpion sauce.  Slap ya mama hot.  But YUM!  He's quite the cook.

Feeling:: 

Our little family.

The warmth and love of walking into my mom's house.  I love spending time with my mom.  I love the feeling I get when I'm back home.  I especially loved the feeling of tucking Miss Mattison into my old bed...in my old room...with her Nintendo DS.  

Crazy faces with Mom & M.

Excitement for Seestarpalooza this weekend with my little sis, Laci!  We live 2 hours apart and haven't hung out much since I moved off to California.  Now that I'm back, we've got some time to make up.  I can't wait! 

Seeing::

Little Matti as the cutest bumblebee I've ever seen and Jax looking like such a cute little boy during his Halloween picture. Don't let him fool you, this took work.  Thanks to the mister for being the patient assistant.

Hearing:: 

Coughing and wheezing from our poor, little Jax.  He woke us up every hour on the hour Tuesday night.  Wednesday morning we were at the vet's office.  Diagnosis: Kennel Cough. Looks like he caught it while we were at the office last week for his shots.  *sigh*  The antibiotics and the cough suppressant are working wonders...and mom and dad can sleep through the night.

 

Smelling::

 

My awesome fall Scentsy that reminds me of my mom's house.  The mister has deemed it "too girly" for the house.  We are now enjoying the aroma of Crackling Campfire.  The struggle.

What were some of your experiences this week?  Feel free to play along in the comments, find me online or post your own blog!

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!

(not so) sunday social.

So, I just discovered Neely's Sunday Social of at A Complete Waste of Makeup.  Although it is Monday, I really wanted to play along, so I present my first ever (not so) Sunday Social.

This Weeks Questions:

1. What was your favorite Halloween costume as a kid? Probably Rainbow Brite.  I loved her!

Me as Rainbow Brite.

2. If you could go back to your childhood and dress up as something, what would it be? Definitely either She-Ra or Jem.  No clue how I got through childhood without doing that!  They were my heroes!

3. What was your favorite Halloween costume as an adult?  Being a true Texan, I had a blast the year that I dressed as a rodeo clown and then walked my friend's miniature pony, "Squat", around town and passed out candy. 

Me as Rowdy the Rodeo Clown.

4. What is your favorite Halloween candy? Pixy Stix and Reese's.
5. What is your favorite Halloween memory? Aside from the adventures with Squat, I'd say all the years that my grandparents dressed up to scare me as a child.  Never failed.

6. What is your favorite scary movie?  My little sister has always been the scary movie junkie.  However, in high school, my best friends and I watched "Scream" at LEAST 13 times.  Currently, I'd say "Cabin in the Woods."

Check out other folks' answers over on Neely's Sunday Social post!

What about you??

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: Disney Princesses Wearing Pop-Culture Halloween Costumes via The Mary Sue (Pure Awesomeness...)  
• Favorite Facebook Post: 

  

  Yeah, it's my post...but my boy, Jax, is just looking too cute.

• Favorite Tweet: "You better hope I'm not carrying anything breakable when In The Air Tonight's drum solo happens, cuz I will be air drumming it so hard." - Cory Copeland (@cory_copeland) (As will I, my friend.  As will I.)
• Favorite Pin: 

  

  Repinned via Anna Strait Schmitz

• Favorite Song: "Shot At the Night" - The Killers
• Favorite Blog Post: LeslieIRL is awesome as usual and posted this golden nugget.  Very helpful!  5 tips to get over those new blog heebee jeebees, plus some first post ideas!
• Something I Learned: One of the mightiest pirates that ever lived was a Chinese female prostitute.  She controlled 18,000 ships and 80,000 sailors.

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