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Do you ever have what I call Popcorn" thoughts. Thoughts that just randomly pop into your head unexpectedly and boom .. An idea is created. Was showering and "pop"... An idea for an NSD theme.  I know it's a long way away and hostess selections have not even been mentioned but I loooooove when these popcorn thoughts happen.  Counting down to May!!

Yes!  I totally get those popcorn thoughts too, but it's usually at 3 AM!  LOL!  NSD may seem far away, but it creeps up fast.  Jot down those thoughts for future use!  I've already forgotten mine by wake up time.  I really should use my phone and record them.

VickiR wrote: ↑

Tue Feb 18, 2025 10:23 pm

Yes!  I totally get those popcorn thoughts too, but it's usually at 3 AM!  LOL!  NSD may seem far away, but it creeps up fast.  Jot down those thoughts for future use!  I've already forgotten mine by wake up time.  I really should use my phone and record them.

Yes, jotted them down as I knew they would be gone by morning, lol. 

I’ve never heard that term before, but I get them too.

I am glad to hear I am not the only one thinking about a challenge for NSD!   . Yes, I have popcorn thoughts, I just assumed it was a couple squirrels in my head…one dropped a nut! 

I have these!  And I've been jotting them down.... I have a couple challenge ideas already!

And.... I already put in for PTO for the Thursday before and the Monday afterwards to be off!!

I get them in the middle of the night and can picture exactly how I want a LO to look.  If I do not get up right away and at least sketch it and make notes, I completely forget it!!

aheatfan wrote: ↑

Tue Feb 18, 2025 10:04 pm

Do you ever have what I call Popcorn" thoughts. Thoughts that just randomly pop into your head unexpectedly and boom .. An idea is created. Was showering and "pop"... An idea for an NSD theme.  I know it's a long way away and hostess selections have not even been mentioned but I loooooove when these popcorn thoughts happen.  Counting down to May!!

Hmmm I'm DEFINITELY interested in what your "popcorn thoughts' are! I DEFINITELY KNOW what it's like to get those lol!
NOW that you mentioned it, Kristin, I am ALWAYS excited for NSD! It's DEFINITELY something I look forward to all year! (And yes, JUST here! Lol! I don't have enough time or energy for multiple NSD crops but I'm admire those that do!)
I DEFINITELY have stash AND photos so I'm AT LEAST that prepared!
 

VickiR wrote: ↑

Tue Feb 18, 2025 10:23 pm

Yes!  I totally get those popcorn thoughts too, but it's usually at 3 AM!  LOL!  NSD may seem far away, but it creeps up fast.  Jot down those thoughts for future use!  I've already forgotten mine by wake up time.  I really should use my phone and record them.

LOL me, too, Vicki! Recording with voice is ideal at those early hours lol because I can't read my writing that early!  

Mommytron wrote: ↑

Wed Feb 19, 2025 10:52 am

I am glad to hear I am not the only one thinking about a challenge for NSD!   . Yes, I have popcorn thoughts, I just assumed it was a couple squirrels in my head…one dropped a nut! 

Same, Sandy!  
 

Monroe1218 wrote: ↑

Wed Feb 19, 2025 10:53 am

I have these!  And I've been jotting them down.... I have a couple challenge ideas already!

And.... I already put in for PTO for the Thursday before and the Monday afterwards to be off!!

Right on, Rebecca!!! I JUST KNOW we're in for a real treat this year!
 

beachlover wrote: ↑

Wed Feb 19, 2025 11:07 am

I get them in the middle of the night and can picture exactly how I want a LO to look.  If I do not get up right away and at least sketch it and make notes, I completely forget it!!

Oh, Anne, I KNOW what that's like!  

I agree with all of these Popcorn thoughts!  But also enjoy hearing I'm not the only one excited for NSD and look forward all year!  Need to put in PTO as well...it's just so much fun to celebrate with so many of us loving this creative hobby!!

LOL--I love the term "popcorn thoughts". I used to keep a notebook next to my bed and write my ideas down in the dark. In the morning it was always hilarious to try to decipher the lines that ran over top one another. 

I was thinking of NSD just the other day. It is definitely something to start getting excited about. It's the BEST!

Mommytron wrote: ↑

Wed Feb 19, 2025 10:52 am

I am glad to hear I am not the only one thinking about a challenge for NSD!   . Yes, I have popcorn thoughts, I just assumed it was a couple squirrels in my head…one dropped a nut! 

haha, I thought I was the only one with the critters in my head, mine are gerbils on a wheel!

trainmom wrote: ↑

Wed Feb 19, 2025 8:36 am

I’ve never heard that term before, but I get them too.

When I had a Hollywood themed classroom I came up with that for the kids .... In a nice way telling them I didn't need to hear every popcorn thought at every moment, lol. 

YES I HAVE THEM ONCE IN AWHILE..................... BEEN THINKING ABOUT NSD ALLLLLLLLLLLLLL YEAR ALREADY............ HECK I STARTED TO THINK ABOUT NSD RIGHT AFTER THE ONE GOT DONE..................... HEHEHEHEHEHEHE VALERIE

Hah! I don't think it is too early to think about NSD. I've also jotted down a couple of ideas if I am chosen to hostess again. It's really just a little over 2 months away.

And I see that Rachel has even posted a survey about it - so DEFINATELY not too early