Armchair BEA 2012 - Introductions

Graphic made for Armchair BEA website by Nina of Nina Reads

Today's topic for Armchair BEA is about Interviews. However, instead of taking a lot of time for everyone who is participating to interview one another, we kind of have the task to interview ourselves.

Our task is to answer 5 questions given to us by our friends at Armchair BEA! As I'm typing this part, I have yet to look at the list. We have 5 to answer from a list of 10. I'm going to be just as surprised as all of y'all! Are we ready?!?!?!

1. Please tell us a little bit about yourself: Who are you? How long have you been blogging? Why did you get into blogging?
Well, I am Lisa, aka Dizneeee. I teach computer classes at an elementary school. We are a second-fifth grade school. I know 700 student names! It's kind of freaky, I know. I am in my (mid) 30s. Old, I know! I do love reading YA!

I started blogging in December of 2011. I created my blog to keep track of my reading challenges for 2012, but I started off with the Bookworm Santa post and was able to share that information on the blog! That was exciting!

I got into blogging because I just really thought it would be easier to keep track of my reading progress and reviews for the 2012 challenges I am participating in. I do find myself doing a couple of memes now and joining in on some giveaway hops! I love the thought of surprising someone with a book. I know I do the giddy dance if I win something and squeal like a 5 year old girl whenever a book arrives at my doorstep.

Next question! I fear I've bored you with this one!

2. What are you currently reading, or what is your favorite book you have read so far in 2012?
I just finished Cascade (River of Time #2) by Lisa Tawn Bergren last night. Today, I am diving into Specials by Scott Westerfeld. I have enjoyed both series so far and I'm sad that I'm almost finished with them.

My favorite book that I've read this year...hmmm...tough one. *ponderponderponder* I think I have more than one favorite, for different reasons.

  • I read Sign Language by Amy Ackley this year. That book had me a solid mess throughout. You can read my review here.
  • The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight by Jennifer E. Smith. Review is here
  • This year, I have also read the YA novels that Jennifer L. Armentrout has written. I started out on New Year's Day with Daimon! I have loved Daimon, Half-Blood, Pure, and Obsidian. I can't wait for more of her work to be published!!! I think I'm going to give her adult books a read, too. Those are penned under J. Lynn, if you're wondering!

3. Tell us one non-book-related thing that everyone reading your blog may not know about you.
My most favorite person on the planet is my 4 year old niece. I call her my "favorite niece" when I talk about her occasionally on Twitter. She has enough personality to share with 20 other kids! I hope I am still working at the school I'm working at when she finally gets to second grade. I can't wait to see her every day and let her ride home with me. Every day!!!!!

4. If you could eat dinner with any author or character, who would it be and why?
I'm going to cheat a little here. The question didn't really say "one".... HAHA!

I would love to sit and stare at...err...have dinner with JK Rowling, Jennifer L. Armentrout, Aiden and Seth from JLA's Covenant series, Sarah Dessen, John Corey Whaley, Veronica Roth, Maureen Johnson, Victoria Schwab, Michelle Hodkin, Rachel Hawkins, Jeri Smith-Ready, and Zachary and Logan from the Shade series.

Seriously, look at the people who would be at that table! I wouldn't be able to eat. I'd be in awe and just laughing! Granted, it would start as the nervous teetering giggling, but by the end of the evening, full on belly laughs!

5. What is your favorite part about the book blogging community? Is there anything that you would like to see change in the coming years?
I can honestly say that meeting new people online, and even in person, has been my favorite part! There are some people who I have only had the pleasure of talking to on Twitter and emails, but I feel that if we were in the same room, I would be all kinds of *tacklehugs* on them. 

I have gone to a few book signings and met some other bloggers by doing that. Even back before I was blogging! I am looking forward to meeting more people in Georgia on Friday at the Jennifer L. Armentrout signing and then at YALLFest again in November! (Be there, or be square!)

As for the change, just like everything in real life, there are cliques. That's OK! It's a way of life and they unintentionally happen. However I do wish that some people weren't just flat out excluded. I am too old to care, but there are some really young bloggers out there who need support from us older and wiser people. Well, fine...OLDER people. Hehehe! :)

Now, I shall jump around and visit some other blogs and get to stalking meeting and greeting! Happy Armchair BEA!

31 comments:

  1. Nice to meet you Lisa! If you're one of the older people I'm Grand Matriarch ;) I don't feel it so it doesn't count right?

    Your niece is lucky, every kid needs a 'cheerleader' like that besides their parents. :)

    See you around ArmchairBEA!

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    1. LOL! I don't feel my age most of the time. This week, I'm feeling older, though. Last week of school is a killer!

      My niece...she is the best thing in my life, I'm pretty sure. So lucky to have her!

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  2. Hey Lisa! I liked your questions and answers and I am astounded that you know the names of 700 students! Staggers my imagination!

    Well, I really like your blog!

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    1. Thank you for stopping by! My brain is very tired by the end of the day after school. Especially after a week! 700 students in my room every week. Whew! :)

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  3. Good Morning! Welcome to Armchair BEA. It is a pleasure to meet you! Your niece is better to have you in her life encouraging her to be who she is!

    Lisa

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    1. Thanks for reading my introduction!

      My niece is one lucky kid, but I am one lucky lady to have her in my life. I'm thankful every day for her and those people who created her. :P

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  4. Have fun meeting Jennifer L. Armentrout! She's a blast, and we all love her books :o)

    Mickey @ imabookshark

    Come visit my introduction? Thanks!

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    1. I can't wait to meet her (and Pepe! *swoon*)

      Thanks for stopping by. And I enjoyed your introduction! Black belt...wwwhhhhhaaa?!?

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  5. As another blogger in her mid-30s, it is very nice to meet you! I got involved with blogging for many of the same reasons! Also, you plan a kick ass guest list for fictional dinner parties.

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    1. You are welcome to join our dinner party! Hehehe I had fun making up that list. It would be a great time!

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  6. That's amazing that you know 700+ kids names! My memory sucks compared to that. :)

    I've heard awesome things about 'The Statistical Probability of Love at First Site.' I'll have to pick it up one of the days to see what the fuss is all about.

    I would love to meet some of my book blogging friends in person some day. I'm just happy to have met some online!

    Have a great week!

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    1. I thoroughly enjoyed The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight. It was an adorable book with some meaningful things in it.

      So fun to read your introduction! The music thing is stellar!

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  7. Oooh a computer teacher. :) I bet that's pretty fun. And that's really crazy that you know so many students names! You must have a crazy good memory. :D

    And you just started Specials! I loved Scott Westerfeld's Uglies series! :D Such a creative and fantastic set of books. I loved Tally! I hope that you love it and that you like the rest of the series, Extras too. ;D haha

    That sounds like an amazing dinner party. I'd love to have an invite if you decide to make it bigger. haha ;D

    Great answers, Lisa, and thank you for telling us a bit about yourself. It's been amazing to meet you. :)
    Ambur
    My BEA Introduction Post

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    1. I have loved the Uglies series so far. I've contemplated skipping Extras. I've heard it's not the best and the synopsis makes it sound like there's only a little bit of Tally and more of another character. I can't decide!!!

      Thanks for stopping by for the intro. It was nice to read yours!

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  8. Hi Lisa! It's so wonderful to get to know you a little bit more :)
    Yay for mid-30's, lol! I always feel like I'm the only one in YA!
    Oh, I read Obsidian twice last month... I wonder why ;) I hope to get to see her during her Cursed signing on Wednesday!
    Yes, a dinner with JK Rowling would be priceless! However, I'm afraid I would get star-strucked and choke on my food, lol!
    So happy you joined in, it was so nice to read more about you!
    Happy reading :)

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    1. I hope you have an amazing time when you go up. Is Wednesday her day? I can only imagine how squealy fan-girly I'm going to be on Friday! I'm counting on embarrassing myself. It's what I do... teeheee!

      There are definitely more 30 somethings in this crowd than I anticipated. It makes me sigh with relief! Hehehe

      I can't wait to hear about your BEA day of adventure!

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  9. I am always so glad to find other "grownups" who love YA too.

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    1. I looooove YA! If these books would have been around when I was a teenager and even in my early 20s, I would have been in Heaven!

      I'm glad they're around now, though. There are so many different types for people to enjoy. Love it!

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  10. Yeah! So glad you decided to join up for Armchair BEA. You sound like such a fun teacher. And what a party that dinner would be - so many great people to listen to. Have fun!

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    1. Thank you for stopping by! This was a very fun post to do!

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  11. 700 student names? That's amazing. I can't remember my own kids' names half the time. :)

    Hope you're enjoying Armchair BEA

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    1. I have a feeling I'm a little lost and more observing this year. Maybe next year I'll feel more comfortable and in the middle of everything. Hehehe

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  12. I would eat dinner too with Jennifer L. Armentrout!! And Zachary!! And wow 700 names - you kind of rock ;) :) Enjoy aBEA!! :)

    PS: You are NOT old ;) ;)

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    1. I like confirmation every once in a while that I'm not old. It makes me smile! :)

      I am SO excited to meet Jennifer on Friday. I'm sure I'll be "duuuuhhhhh" when it's time to talk, but I'll think of so many awesome things to say on the drive back home. HAHAH!

      Thank you for the blog comment, too! I recently had it done by Hafsah at IceyDesigns. I am in LOVE with it!!!

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  13. Oh, and by the way, I COMPLETELY LOVE all this pink colour on your blog!! It's beautiful <3 ;)

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  14. I really love meeting people online too!! I am really hoping to get to YALLFest!! I hope I get to see you there!!

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    1. I will be there! I hope you'll be able to make it this year. Last year was wonderful, but I have a feeling this year's is going to be EPIC! So many amazing authors are going to be in front of me. Passing out or squealing is bound to happen. Heheheh

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  15. We are totally in the same age group and umm I totally love YA books too. :)

    Your blog is lovely! Oh and I think I love my little 10 month old nephew just about as much you seem to love your favourite niece! :) Aren't they little wonders?

    New follower!

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    1. Hooray! Another in the same age range! I LOVE it!

      Thank you for stopping by the blog and reading the introduction. This has truly been a fun one today!

      10 month old nephew...awww! Wait until he's 4 1/2 and you're looking back at his 1st year pictures and crying about it. Hehehe

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    2. I'm still hopping around trying to get to everyone's blogs. LOL

      And I know that my little nephew already holds my heart in his hands... I melt a little every time I see him. :)

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  16. It always amazes me when they are saying hi to all the kids by name as they are letting them in the door. You are going to need a very large table for your dinner.Loved all the personality in this post.

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