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It’s still “Memival Week” at Looney Tunes. You know, this is the week that I am participating in all the meme’s and carnivals that I just don’t have the time/energy/dedication/desire to do on a regular basis.
Today is Thursday Thirteen.
Of all the Meme’s and Carnivals out there, I think that the Thursday Thirteen is my favorite. I LOVE lists. Love them. I may be unorganized and chaotic as hell, but there is something about lists that is inherently soothing to my rabid mind.
Since I just spent the better part of three hours getting my hair done, I was going to have a post all about how my hair has changed over the years, but I decided not to. It would require going through photos, scanning them, and realizing that I have made some really crappy hair decisions in my life.
I’m just not sure I’m up for that today.
Maybe I’ll do that tomorrow.
Until then, why don’t I just do a list of blah, blah, blah:
1. I got my hair done today. I like my hair color. It isn’t overly different, we just warmed it up with a tiny touch of red and wove gold highlights in to it. It’s simple and pretty and will look great under the lights.
2. I am still very sad that I am not pregnant but I’m dealing. I am so grateful for all the lovely, personal comments about my “Oops, guess I’m not pregnant” post. It’s still pretty raw for me and I am trying not to be bitter. I don’t want anyone to think I am ignoring anything they said, I just am not able to talk about it much yet. Just know I read them and all the emails and it helped me a lot. I love you guys.
3. Boot Camp and Diet Coke. I am still participating in boot camp, but I missed yesterday. I have been having such severe cramping that I just couldn’t go. I don’t know what is up, but this is the worst period of my freaking life. It doesn’t help brighten my mood and I am just not looking forward to cinching myself up in a dress tomorrow. Hopefully, I’ll feel better.
And?
TOMORROW I MAKE MY GOAL FOR NO CAFFEINE, DIET COKE, CARBONATION, OR ASPARTAME!!!!!!!
I can’t believe after all the physical and emotional hell I have never cheated even one teeny, tiny bit! I haven’t even taken Excedrin!!! If I can give all that up I can give up ANYTHING!
4.I have great friends. I have had some lovely quality time with my friend, Michelle lately. She made me a great “Buck up little camper” CD (IT RULES) and also picked me up to go running (Ok, I walked) up the canyon and arranged for me to have my hair done. She is just the best. I wish everyone in the world could have a friend like her.
And…Karen and I took my friend, Bridgy out for her birthday. We had dinner and saw the movie, Be kind, rewind. I was kind of disappointed in it. The “Sweded” movies were hilarious, but the rest of the story line kind of sucked. Bummer. At least the company was good. I heart Karen and Bridgy. Remember that comment I made about Michelle in line 4? Yeah, that goes for these lovelies, as well!
5. MAKE IT STOP! I have had the YouTube video “Shoes” running though my head for about a week solid, now. The ‘Twin’ conversation at the beginning and her parents KILL ME. “I’m going to Batchslap you!” I may need to seek intervention and SOON. “I think you have too many shoes. SHUT UP!” (There are curse words in it. Just as a warning.)
6. New makeup find! I am currently in love with Clinique’s High Impact Mascara. I HEART it. It gives a thick, dramatic coat in one layer. I have think, wispy, wussy lashes and this stuff actually makes it look like I have eyelashes!
SEE?
That is ONE coat. Dude. Now, I really should invest in a curler and eyelash brush to make them tidier.
7.Food cravings. I have been craving sushi like crazy lately. I think I’m going to take myself out to lunch as a treat tomorrow and get my favorite sushi roll, which is basically a California roll wrapped in tuna. (My ALL time favorite roll is the Rising Sun roll, and it isn’t available in Logan. You can only get it in Salt Lake at Happy Sumo and I weep for it on a regular basis.)
8. Twitter Trouble. I am not sure that Twitter is for me. I like it, but I am not sure the format jives well with me. I have made some small social gaffes on it lately that keep me up at night and I just don’t know if it is something that is a good thing for me or not. I’ll have to keep mulling it over.
9. Stumble it! One thing that IS working for me? Stumble. Holy moly, is this thing lovely for your stats. Every time someone reviews one of my posts I get hundreds of hits from it. I know that they tend to be “Fair weathered” hits, meaning that they are only there for one visit and don’t return, but when you are on BlogHer ads and are trying to save for a million different things, every penny helps. If you really want to help a blogger out and make them feel good, stumble one of their posts. On mine (Hint, hint) you can click the stumble it icon down at the bottom of my post. Kewel.
10.Pain of parenting. My son told me he hated me and wanted to live with his dad because I had to make a tough decision about his schooling. It was not what he wanted to hear and he was so hurt and angry. It is better now, but I think it will be a long time before those words stop ringing in my ears.
11.You know? I think I really like vanilla. ‘Nuff said.
12. The Messiah. My performance is tomorrow. I’m trying to stay positive. I do have a few people coming to see it. It’s a little weird, I have done hundreds of these things and it’s always still a thrill to know people want to come see me do something like this. It means a lot to me.
13.Surprises and friend-lovliness. Speaking of The Messiah, looky what I found on my porch today when I came home from my hair appointment! FLOWERS!
They are from Marie, one of the best women (And readers) on the planet. She brought them to me because she isn’t going to be able to come see me perform. Isn’t that sweet? I can’t believe she’s getting me flowers because she can’t be there. It blows me away and makes me damn grateful.
I heart her to death. (And dude, I am a wretch because I still haven’t gotten her a thank you for the cookies she made me!)
So, there you are. My first Thursday Thirteen.
Won’t you be glad when this damned “Memival Week” is over so you won’t hear from me every single freaking day?
Talk to you all tomorrow!
(Yay.)
Sinc
Pete Dunn says:
#10 - Umm… I have you beat in this department, clearly.
Pete Dunn’s last blog post..The Wrong Side Of The Right Side Of The Tracks
March 27th, 2008 at 5:55 pm
Julie says:
I love the hair. It looks awesome! Now I wish mine was long…
Julie’s last blog post..Things I Am Ashamed to Admit that I Actually like…
March 27th, 2008 at 6:01 pm
Connie says:
Your hair looks great! Are you going to drink Diet Coke now? I LOVE the Shoes Video and I have the song on my iPod. There is even a Guild in The World of Warcraft called OMG Shoes! I want to join it but my DH won’t. Sissy! What is your favorite Sushi Roll called? We are missing quality sushi since moving to Ogden. I wish I could see you sing tomorrow.
I was waiting all day to see what you were going to write.
Good Luck tomorrow!!
Connie’s last blog post..The One About Pizza For Breakfast!
March 27th, 2008 at 6:28 pm
Bridge says:
I made your top 5!!!
Thank you for taking me out last night. I totally had a blast.
Thank you for also being my friend. /hug /hug /hug
March 27th, 2008 at 6:35 pm
Sizzle says:
How sweet your friends are. I love unexpected niceness.
Flowers and cookies are awesome gifts!
Sizzle’s last blog post..This & That
March 27th, 2008 at 6:53 pm
Sra says:
What is this word “meme”?
I’ve been looking for a decent mascara, so thanks for the tip.
March 27th, 2008 at 7:26 pm
Kelli says:
I am a fellow list lover and this is a generally awesome Idea, I always think about doing these little weekly things… Particularly wordless wednesday. Alas my photography skills are not up to par. And… Your Eyes are Amazing. I would kill…. ok No I wouldn’t but they are really cool.
Kelli’s last blog post..Bubble gum bubble gum in a dish
March 27th, 2008 at 7:31 pm
Jamie says:
Your hair is gorgeous, love the lashes, and those flowers?! How incredibly sweet is that!
p.s. I heart Stumble, too.
Break a leg tomorrow night!
Jamie’s last blog post..Study Finds Ringing Phone Renders Normally Sweet Girls Temporarily Insane
March 27th, 2008 at 8:18 pm
Melain says:
These shoes cost 300. effing. dollars.
LET’S GET ‘EM!!!
LOVE that color on you. I tagged you with a meme created by yours truly. Maybe you could fit it into your week.
xoxo
Melain’s last blog post..The ABC’s of Melain
March 27th, 2008 at 8:38 pm
ByrningBunny says:
You’ve covered a lot in this one! I hope you feel better in time for your performance.
ByrningBunny’s last blog post..Thursday Thirteen #9
March 27th, 2008 at 9:17 pm
Jill - GlossyVeneer says:
Your hair color is stunning. Seriously, I’m always jealous of your hair color.
You think you have wimpy lashes? Oh dear… mine must be absolutely pathetic then! Your eyes always look so awesome in your photos.
I had sushi for lunch today. I wish I could have brought you along.
Twitter didn’t work for me. I just decided one day that I was done with it.
Jill - GlossyVeneer’s last blog post..4 Things: Made Me Smile Today
March 27th, 2008 at 10:05 pm
Sharon says:
I love your new hair colour - it’s gorgeous!
Good luck tomorrow with The Messiah. It’s one of my favourite pieces of music, and I got to hear several selections of it over the Easter weekend. I definitely need to see a full performance of this again soon.
Sharon’s last blog post..I’ve got nothing
March 27th, 2008 at 10:14 pm
Mrs. Brownstone @ XBOX Wife says:
Great hair…and great first TT! This is my fourth week, and like you, I love it because it’s list-making!
I tried to do the stumble thing for you. Hope it worked!
Mrs. Brownstone @ XBOX Wife’s last blog post..DID YOU HEAR THE ONE ABOUT THE MOM?
March 27th, 2008 at 10:21 pm
Angella says:
Great friends are worth their weight in gold.
Good luck tomorrow! Or break a leg. Whichever is the better saying.
Also!
That eye photo? AMAZING.
Angella’s last blog post..You Do What You Love
March 27th, 2008 at 11:01 pm
Adria Sha says:
Love the haircolor!
March 27th, 2008 at 11:01 pm
raygon says:
I just cant tell you how much I love your hair! It looks great. Good luck tomorrow. If I lived closer, I would totally be there. Me and Camille, your little fan club!
March 27th, 2008 at 11:53 pm
tjk says:
The Diva Lives
all hail the Diva
knock em dead
your fluffing looks good
March 28th, 2008 at 1:04 am
Diana says:
Good luck tomorrow with The Messiah! Do you fit into your dress?
March 28th, 2008 at 4:59 am
Cindy Swanson says:
Loralee, you’re sooo pretty! You could be a model. Is that Handel’s Messiah you’re performing in? I enjoyed your TT.
Cindy Swanson’s last blog post..Happy Birthday, Jonathan!
March 28th, 2008 at 6:13 am
Heather B. says:
uh, what “social gaffes” have you made? For I have not seen them. But I understand the feeling I spend a lot of time thinking that I said something royally stupid only to find out that absolutely NO ONE noticed and so I’ve spent 48 hours rocking back and forth over something innocuous. Great feeling.
Heather B.’s last blog post..Pink and Green
March 28th, 2008 at 8:07 am
andi says:
I love the hair!
Oh, and Twitter. I think I’m going to avoid it like the plague. I need another Internet time-suck like I need a third nipple. Actually, that might come in handy for nursing…
andi’s last blog post..The unpredictability of the boy creature
March 28th, 2008 at 8:16 am
Gretchen says:
Guess what? You’re my March Madness giveaway winner!
Gretchen’s last blog post..Finally Friday
March 28th, 2008 at 8:51 am
Julie says:
Love, love, love the hair! You look beautiful - as always.
Julie’s last blog post..Oh My!
March 28th, 2008 at 10:57 am
MammaLoves says:
Love your new hair!! Can we just stop for a moment and reflect on your gorgeousness??
Okay.
I’d so miss diet coke.
Good luck with your peformance.
MammaLoves’s last blog post..Got a Cork?
March 28th, 2008 at 11:47 am
angela says:
I adore your hair! I know you have been waiting to get it down for a while. It is fabulous.
I love the mascara. I just got some from Benefit, but I haven’t tried it yet.
angela’s last blog post..#25 A Day Late and A Dollar Short
March 28th, 2008 at 11:48 am
MammaLoves says:
And I forgot to add that I’m still not getting all the good Stumble love. What am I doing wrong? I get a few hits but hundreds?? Is there some algorithm to how much you stumble yourself?? I need answers!!!
MammaLoves’s last blog post..Got a Cork?
March 28th, 2008 at 11:49 am
hairyshoefairy says:
My mom was sad she couldn’t go. I am, too. I hope it went well!
hairyshoefairy’s last blog post..Peanut’s Bag of Crap + I Bought It!
March 29th, 2008 at 11:29 am
holli says:
Your eye is gorgeous in that picture - as are you in all the rest.
I’m learning things about people on Twitter I think I was better not knowing.. at least aspects of their personality. Tweet by tweet it’s making me like some more, and doing the opposite for others as it’s so obvious that there are many bloggers that just talk to people that score points… etc.
holli’s last blog post..Stopping for Nathan’s Famous Hotdogs. [Flickr]
March 31st, 2008 at 7:41 am
Jessica says:
Hey! That’s Miss Karen!
April 15th, 2008 at 10:55 pm
loralee says:
Why, yes! It is, indeed! Do you know her?
April 15th, 2008 at 11:43 pm
Jessica says:
She teaches my kids’ story time at the library. We looooooove her.
April 18th, 2008 at 2:14 pm