A Conversation with Siri: Top Ten {Tuesday}

by oh amanda on January 23, 2012

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So. My iPhone. I kinda love it. Jo-Lynne just posted about how she still kinda misses her Android. But I am flat out in love with my iPhone. And Siri, the voice of my iPhone can help me do almost anything. I can tell her, “Remind me to email So-and-So” and she will! I make audio notes about blog posts and grocery lists. I say, “Call my mom” and she does! I ask her the weather and she brings up the weather report. I even asked her what 435 divided by 24 was and she gave me the answer! Once I asked her who the president was and she showed me a picture of Obama. (Didn’t like that too much, actually. But still. She’s smart.)

And she’s kinda funny, too. Here’s some of my favorite conversation with Siri:

1. Me: Merry Christmas, Siri.

She’s so politically correct!

2. Me: Tell me a joke.

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That. Is a good one!

3. Me: I’m tired.

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So thoughtful!

4. Me: I’m really tired.

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Yowza! She’s like my mom!

5. Me: Sing me a song.

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I literally chortled when she did this.

6. Me: Knock, Knock

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And a snicker here.

7. Me: Where do you live?

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Hmmmm. Interesting.

8. Me: You look very pretty today, Siri.

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And she’s polite, too!

9. Me: Do you read any blogs?

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And that’s what I was trying to get from her–that she read my blog. Oh wait. She’s not real, is she?

10. Me: Call my husband

And this is the best part. I can’t show you a screenshot, because it’s something you have to hear. My husband’s name is Les. But apparently she thinks he’s French. So, when I say, “Call my husband”, she says, “Calling Les White!” in a beautiful French accent! My kids imitate it all the time.

Clearly we have too much fun with my iPhone. We regularly try to find fun things to ask her. She’s kinda part of the family.

Do you have an iPhone? Any good conversations with Siri I need to know about?

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Win or Fail?

by oh amanda on January 23, 2012

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This week Lydia threw a Scripture back at me. Like she reprimanded me with a Bible verse. No joke.

But it made me think. And hopefully made me a better mom.

You can read all about it at Motherhood Your Way today!

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Things I’ve Been Enjoying Lately

by oh amanda on January 16, 2012

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1. My Kindle

Did I tell you I got a Kindle for Christmas? I’ve been using the Kindle app on Les’ iPad (which is awesome and free!!) but having my own little e-reader to carry around wherever I want? I kinda likey. Plus, look at the cute cover I got.

2. The Hunger Games

For some unknown reason I decided to download this book. And it took me like 3/4 of the book to realize it was YA fiction. I loved it. In fact, I loved it so much, I bought book two…

3. Catching Fire

…in about .4 seconds after finishing the first one. And book 3…

4. Mockingjay

…about .4 seconds after finishing the 2nd one. I’m 27% of the way through this one and honestly, don’t want to write this post so I can finish reading. This is what my Kindle has done to me. And Young Adult fiction. And Peeta.

5. Lydia’s Christmas and Birthday Presents

Lydia got about 400 crafts as gifts this year. We made friendship bracelets today. And painted rocks. And made foam mosaics and made our own headbands. And I think there’s something else, but I’d have to wade through the glue and ribbon to remember.

6. Moustache App

7. My Church
We just got a new room and stage for our 3 and 4 year old large group (which I’m in charge of) and it was SO fun on Sunday to see all the kids bright eyes and excited faces when they walked in. Not to mention all the storytellers and worship leaders who seemed extra on their ball with a big stage and lights in their eyes!

8. My Growing Children
Asa can suddenly put on his pajamas and brush his teeth by himself. I’m like a kept woman!

9. Nehemiah
Remember my post on incourage about Nehemiah? Well, guess what my pastor spoke on the very next Sunday? Nehemiah. And guess what he spoke on this Sunday? Nehemiah? and guess what they gave us after church this week? Window clings to put in prominent places that say:

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So far I put one on the iPad, my laptop and bathroom mirror. Maybe I should put one on my Kindle?

10. Leftover Christmas Chocolate
Do I really need to explain?

Tell me, what have YOU been enjoying lately? (Especially if it involves your Kindle…)

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Awake

January 13, 2012 writing

In that time between wakefulness and asleep, I have dreams. Or thoughts. Or half-dreams, half-thoughts. I tend to remember strange things about my past. Weird regrets. Or dumb things I said as a kid. Sometimes I have crazy dreams about people I haven’t seen in decades. (Yes, I’m old enough to say decades.) It happened [...]

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New Years Resolutions are in Full Force

January 12, 2012 me

OK. Well, they aren’t in full force exactly. Mainly because I didn’t really make any New Year’s Resolutions. With Lydia’s birthday and party the first week of the year, I feel like this is actually the first week of the year. I have had a sense of a “one word” for the new year, though. [...]

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A Little House on the Prairie Party: Top Ten {Tuesday}

January 9, 2012 party

I have to admit, I was a little worried about Lydia’s 6th birthday party. Little House on the Prairie parties work well outside, in a barn or at a farm. But inside my house? I just hoped it wouldn’t be boring. Well, with 18 kids and even more adults than that, we had an absolute [...]

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The First Few Minutes of Six

January 5, 2012 me

Lydia, I can’t believe we’re here. Six years old. Halfway through Kindergarten. Halfway to twelve. This past year you conquered fears, learned to read, had new adventures and made new friends. I can’t wait to see what you do with Six. I love you more and more every day. Happy Birthday, sweetest girl! love, Mommy [...]

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