Around the Year in 52 Books discussion

The games have been very popular (especially Alphabetical Categories!) and we're halfway through the year so I thought everyone may appreciate some new ones.

Rules
- The first person posts a word
- The next person posts a good and a bad thing about that word
- That same person posts a new word
- Repeat!

First word: beaches

(Borrowed from: Horror Aficionados GR Group)

Beaches
Good= relaxing!!
Bad= sand in uncomfortable places!

New word- Dogs

It's supposed to be both good and bad ;)

Good - Emotional support
Bad - All that hair in the house!

Thunderstorms

Thunderstorms
Good - The noise is perfect for reading.
Bad - I feel sorry for the dogs and the homeless :/

Next: Water

Good for swimming in the summer.
Bad when it floods

New word - cellphones

Good= keeps one occupied and in touch
Bad= ringing during movies, weddings, etc


New word- Flip flops

Good - when on your feet
Bad - in your politicians

Don't forget to post a new word for the next person :)

New word: Cars

Cars
Good - It takes and +4 you to another place vary fast.
Bad - Pollution

Next: Books

Books
Good - You can never have too many!
Bad When your favorite book falls apart on you

Next: Winter

Winter

Good- Beautiful Scenery

Bad- Below Freezing Temps

Next- Summer

summer

good→ no school!
bad→ sunburn

next→ vacation

Good- fun and relaxation
bad-returning to work when you get back

next- car stereos

Good-keeps me alert while driving
Bad-The ones that drive around with it turned way too loud

next: cable tv

good→ all the shows!
bad→ money money money

next→ hurricanes/tornadoes

Good: The rainbow afterwards
Bad: The destruction of trees and houses

Next word: Summer

Good: get to wear summer clothes
Bad: Can get too hot and uncomfortable

Next word: animals

Animals
Good - Everything!
Bad - People don't always treat them well :(

Next word: Spring

Good - new beginnings
Bad - allergies

Next word - rainy days

Good - The perfect excuse to stay in and read
Bad - If you have to go out in it you'll get wet and soggy

Next word: Movies

Good-When you are not feeling well
Bad-If they make you a couch potato

Next word: Family dinners

Good - quality family time
Bad - if there's an argument

Next word: Sleepovers

Good - talking through the night
Bad - snoring ;)

Next word: work

Good - money
Bad - work

Next one - sleeping in

Good - cozy
Bad - may get head ache

Next: high schol

Good - less responsibility than in adulthood
Bad - being a teenager

Next: going to the moon

Good - I won't have to worry about the election
Bad - Not much air, I like air....

Next: eating at a new restaurant

Good - Food can be tasty
Bad - Few choices when the chef is fan of dairy in his recipes

Next: New neighbors

good→ they can be really nice/cool people
bad→ they can throw parties every night of the week

next→ shopping at the mall

good - food circus
bad - other shoppers walking slowly

next: new puppy or kitten

Good - so much cuteness
Bad - cleaning when they do bad things

Next: Sundays

Good - You can relax yourself
Bad - Next day is monday

Next: TV Shows

Good - The X-Files
Bad - reality crap shows

Next: watching movies at home

Good - no ruining movie theater
Bad - smaller screen

Next: playing games

Good - fun
Bad - sore losers

Next: windy days

Good - kite flying
Bad - hats blowing away

Next: Mondays

Good - no more jazz on NPR
Bad - it's Monday!

Next: your home state

My home state is Switzerland
Good - beautiful landscape
Bad - too small and expensive!

Next: thurderstorms

(You got those spot on Sophie!)

Good - amazing light & sound show
Bad - destruction

Next: Grocery shopping

Good: found new things to try
bad: prices

next word: Snowstorms

good→ snowball fights
bad→ slipping on ice

next→ Hulu

Hulu
Good: Watch TV shows and movies online
Bad:you get so caught up watch them that you Forget TO Read.

next:series

good→ more books in the world you love
bad→ having to wait 1+ years for the sequel

next→ garden

garden:
good: flowers to look at and a great place to read doing the spring and summer time
Bad: bugs and snakes

next: goodreads

Good: help you choose a book
Bad: to read your TBR you'll need at least 3 lives

Next: New relationships

Good: butterflies in your stomach
Bad: insecurities (and sometimes the butterflies feel more like a stomach ulcer!)

Next: corn on the cob

Corn on the cob
Good: The salty water in the cob is amaziiiiiing!
Bad: Hard to eat in the front of a crowd :P

Next: Mothers

Good: Always there for you.
Bad: When they sometimes nag you to do things around the house. (although sometimes it's justified.)

Next: Alcohol

Good: helps you go break-dancing with Ed
Bad: hangover

Next: extreme sports