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Monthly Archives: June 2014

Inducing smiles

Sometimes you should need something to inject some cheer in your otherwise dreary (or worse) situation.

Previously, my favorites were watching/listening to the early 90s lineup of Rockapella perform their arrangement of Zombie Jamboree.  They’re so ridiculous.  How can you not smile and be cheered?

I also rather liked the early 2008 lineup of UW Madison’s Redefined a cappella performance of a medley of old Nintendo themes.  Favorite parts include the Tetris portion, the Zelda portion, and the ending.  I don’t know why I’ve always liked the Mario death theme.

I don’t know why I found these a cappella arrangements to be cheering, but they were to me.  But it’s been some time since I’ve been using these as a motivational and cheering tool and often, you become habituated and they start losing effectiveness.  I use these sparingly now.  Only in times of great despair.  Which generally means I’m too far gone for them to be of any use anyway.

But!  I’ve recently found another musical arrangement to be quite cheering.  It’s not a cappella but it’s just as ridiculous as the other two.

The chorus!  THE CHORUS!!

Also, Mr. Timn.  I recommend Mr. Timn the Milkman.  Because…it’s a group of people blowing their noses together.

I make! Felted zombie turnip edition

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Grrrraaaaaaainsss…?

I’m going to assume zombie turnips are vegetarians.  Not really sure though.

So, I made a zombie turnip!  I was inspired by this Whimseybox that I did not purchase because they released this box after I put my account on hold.  Granted, their turnip is happy and mine…is a zombie.  Mine is obviously better.

Anyway, I had all the stuff I needed on hand already.  You may remember that I’ve previously done some needle felting.  And also there’s the peacock in this gif.

This was from a post with actual spiders in it and not just the fat yellow one I drew, so I didn't link.

This was from a post with actual spiders in it and not just the fat yellow one I drew, so I didn’t link.

Since I already had all the stuff I needed, I went ahead and made a zombie turnip.  I figured it would be an interesting activity for a Friday.  Possibly even with the younger kids on Sunday.  I know someone who allowed a two year old to do needle felting, so it can be done, especially since the kids I take care of are considerably older than two.