Harry Potter to the Rescue

I don't really have much to say today. I had a long and stressful day, and I'm winding down with a California burrito and I lit all of my Halloween candles. Even though it's really hot in my house. But the ambiance is perfect.

One great thing to come out of today is that I ran across a video that reignites my passion for Harry Potter. Which is appropriate because Halloween is so close. It almost makes me want to confront a troll on Halloween night with nothing but a wand and wingardium leviosa as my best spell. ALMOST.

Anyway, this is what I'd like to share with you today (grab the tissues) ...

*sniff, sniff* So much love right now. I can't wait to be swept up by something as much as I was by this magical world. I hope that something does, but it's hard to imagine.

What made you happy today?

(By the way, guess what we're going to be for Halloween??)

Contest Winners!

Two weeks ago, I announced my first contest ever here at the Archives. I am very happy to announce today that we have our winners!

Chosen by Random.org, the winners are...


Adam Heine and Melanie McCullough


Congratulations!! Because both of them told me who their favorite Harry Potter character is (both chose Snape - coincidence, or maybe Snape is among us?), I am going to grant first pick of prizes to Adam because he was the first one chosen by Random.org.

Winners, please email me at keriannmartin726 [at] gmail [dot] com with your mailing address and prize choice! (See the original post for prize choices)

In case you all were wondering (you were, right?), my favorite Harry Potter character is Hermione Granger. Mostly because I can identify with her the most. She's a worrier (me). A peacemaker (just ask my mom). She's a great friend (I try!). But most of all, she keeps the trio together when the boys are being childish. She keeps them moving forward and working toward their goals. Without her (spoiler alert!), they would have NEVER found all the horcruxes. She is the smart one in the bunch. I love that she's a book nerd too (totally me). Don't get me wrong, I love Harry and Ron! But honestly, they could be so immature. Hermione RULES.

Have a great week! <3