Shannonigans

When Google took away the Friend Connect option for WordPress bloggers, I lost all of my followers so I started a new blogger account. I thought I'd test out running two identical blogs during the A to Z challenge and have quickly realized that it's just too much to manage. Therefore, I won't be updating this blog with future posts.

If you're looking for my blog, you can find me at shannoncyr.com.

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Favorite Movie: Braveheart
I remember when I saw "Braveheart" for the first time - I was visiting my mom in California during winter break and she wanted to watch the movie with me. For reasons that are still unclear to me, I wasn't interested in seeing it. But, she insisted so I complied. I'm so glad I did. I knew the movie was going to be a massive, bloody epic; what I didn't expect was for it to contain so many explicit Shakespearean themes. I was especially moved with how it dealt with courage, sacrifice, friendship, love, and betrayal. Although many of today's critics bash "Braveheart" as a vanity piece, I still consider it a classic tragedy.

Little Known Fact: Bullied
I spent a majority of my childhood being bullied in one form or another. In the 5th grade, an older more popular girl, Susan, kept me from going to my best friend's birthday party, claiming she wouldn't go if I was invited. At 10, being uninvited from your best friend's birthday party is absolutely devastating. Unfortunately, that was the nicest of the affronts. Later that year, a group of boys started chasing and tormenting me on my way home from school. They would pin me down and grab me, threatening to kill my dog if I ever told anyone.

When I finally started middle school, my only friend, Dee, liked a boy, who had a crush on me. In a fit of jealously, Dee started a nasty rumor about me and this boy, turning me into the school slut. I had never even been kissed. I suffered an entire year of being kicked, slapped, spit on, and called names. This is when I learned how to forgive.

Bonus: Favorite Wine: Byron Pinot Noir
The flavor profile for Byron pinot noir is nothing that I expected. Usually, pinot noirs are a very fruit forward wine. The Byron, on the other handed opens with a hint of rose before moving into the fruity cherry and plum flavor. The finish was nice and earthy. It retails for $22.00 a bottle.

Favorite Movie: Adjustment Bureau
This is a love story disguised as a mind-meld sci-fi thriller. Since I'm a sucker for anything having to do with true love or soul mates, I had no choice but to fall in love with this movie. Plus, the chemistry between Matt Damon and Emily Blunt was so convincing, I couldn't help but root them. The premise and acting were strong enough to pull me into the story and make me overlook some of the film's less-than-plausible moments.

Little Known Fact: Acting
I was heavily into acting during high school. I was part of the drama club, I won a regional acting competition, and I did local community theater. I considered perusing a career in acting, but I never really felt the drive to make it my life's work so I retired before I began. I think part of the reason I love movies so much is because of my love for the craft.

Bonus: Favorite Wine: A to Z Pinot Noir
Ironically, my favorite "A" wine is named A to Z. This is a medium-bodied pinot noir that’s round and smooth. On the attack is ripe cherry and plum, which quickly dissolves into a spicy, earthy finish. It retails for $16.00 a bottle.