And absolutely wasted. Totally beat.
Will be better tomorrow and will also have evidence pictures to share.
I absolutely had a great time and enjoyed meeting everyone. The party was fab–but the after party? Even fabber.
Oh, and I may even have a Matt Damon story or two for you.
Wicked Awesome.
Much sinning occurred at the club called Saint. And dancing. Sinning and dancing.
Have pictures–some I can even show you.
We got back to our room around 3:00 a.m. Maria’s Loinfruit (Stephanie) and I ordered a pizza. Well, she ordered a pizza and french fries then yelled at the room-service guy when he said they don’t do fries that late. ‘WHAT? WHO DOESN’T DO FRIES FOR LATE NIGHT ROOM SERVICE?’ Um, well, the Lenox Room service, that’s who.
This morning we were up and at ’em early. I met fellow Fictionistas blogger, Chrissy. We had a lovely gossip over breakfast and coffee. Had the nicest time. Wish I could’ve spent more time with her, but Maria, Loinfruit, and I had a Duck Tour Appointment.
OMG. The Duck Tour. What a riot. Everyone should do a Duck Tour of Boston. Go. Now. Make a reservation.
I’ll post pics when I get home. Now I’m going to warm up and rest (it is as cold as a witch’s titty in a brass bra here today). We’re having dinner tonight and then I fly home tomorrow.
Boston is a beautiful town. It’s weird, I’m not really a “history” girl, but every time we pass a beautiful piece of architecture or something from the set of JOHN ADAMS I think, “Wow. History is here.”
It’s true.
BTW, I haven’t seen Matt Damon yet, but I promise, I’m looking.
My flight leaves at 6:30 this morning, which means I had to wake up before the roosters. I am not a morning girl.
so I’m sitting in the Little Rock National Airport with my cuppa Joe and my trusty laptop, impatiently waiting. Boston is just a few hours away. This is my first trip to Beantown and my first book launch party. I’m taking notes so I’ll know what to do for mine next year.
I can’t wait to see all my friends. We’re gonna have a blast. I’ll take lotsa pics and try to post a couple of times while I’m there.
Meanwhile, don’t forget my LOLcats contest to win a copy of Gena Showlater’s NY Times Bestselling Book, The Darkest Night. (Congrats Gena. You deserve it!) and a copy of Marley Gibson’s (Kate Harmon) Zeta or Omega.
Also, for a fabulous interview with Miss Marley, head to Kwana’s blog!
Meet Ginger. We often call her “Up High Cat” because she loves to find the highest possible point in the house and sleep there. As a matter of fact, she loves the attic. She will stand in the hall, underneath the attic pull down and squall until we let her up there to explore.
Up High Cat also loves to explore our basement area. It’s a 3/4 finished space with a French drain and shelving, and a big mound of dirt for her to roll in. Since she’s an inside cat, this is her one place to go hunting, gathering, and exploring.
Monday, she found this:
Notice how small the opening is. (btw, that’s above the door frame. I can’t get photobucket to cooperate with rotating the pic)Yes, she’s a small cat–but she’s not that small. However, she was up for the challenge.
Monday afternoon Fishdog comes upstairs and asks “Have you seen Ginger? I swear I hear her mewling, but she’s not under the house.”
Nope. Hadn’t seen her.
So we start searching. We looked outside. Maybe she popped through a hole a screen and was on the roof or in a tree. Nope. We looked in every up high nook and cranny and even under the beds. Nothing. We searched in the dryer, in all the cabinets, in all the closets. Nada.
But we could still hear her faint mewling.
We were very still, listening intently. That’s when we realized it sounded like she was here:
Yes, she was in the drop down ceiling. Sigh.
We tried to coax her out with food, but she couldn’t seem to make her way to the opening. And the longer we listened to her mewl, the more we realized she was no longer in the ceiling…she had fallen down the wall.
So, guess what we did Monday afternoon? Here, let me show u it:
ah. the things we do for love…
So, who wants to caption my LOLCat Picture. The one in the wall would be a perfect choice, don’t ya think? The winner will get full credit on my blog and win a copy of Gena Showalter’s The Darkest Night and MarelyMarley Gibson’s (aka Kate Harmon) Zeta or Omega.
Caption away.
ETA: I’ll choose the winner on Cinco de Mayo! That’s Monday y’all!
I’m over at Fictionistas today. I even posted my prom picture.
No. I’m not kidding. Please feel free to heckle me. Madonna meets gold lamé–with really big bangs.
These are comfy, cute, and not too high heeled. And they make my legs look like a buffet of awesome.
Okay, my friend Lu sent me a link to a Men’s Health article on the Worst Food in America. All I can say is, WOW. It’s totally worth your time to browse through the list of 20.
#1 on the list? Outback Steakhouse Aussie Cheese Fries with Ranch Dressing
2,900 calories
182 g fat
240 g carbs
This weapon of mass construction is the caloric equivalent of eating 14 Krispy Kreme doughnuts, before your dinner arrives. Even if you split this “starter” with 3 friends, you’ll have downed a meal’s worth of calories.
I really think I’m pretty good at gauging caloric content. I mean, I’ve been on a diet for the last 20 years, I’d like to think I’ve learned something! But seriously, I had NO IDEA. I would’ve guessed 1500 calories. Which, split 4 ways wouldn’t have been quite so horrific. But 290o? Split 4 ways is still 700+ calories each. That’s not even including the beer I’ll be drinking with it. (and no, it won’t be any lite beer shite. I promise) Then if you tack on the 9oz Victoria Filet (what I always order at Outback) you’ve just added another 540 calories and 44 grams of fat. That’s not including the loaded baked potato.
Dayum. that’s all I got to say.
On a good note, I discovered that Guinness Draft in a bottle is only 126 calories! Now that’s a “Light Beer” I can wrap my tongue around. (On a bad note, my other favorite beer, Sierra Nevada Pale Ale is listed as the beer NOT to drink…200 calories. eek!)
Speaking of food…Gwen is blogging about Chocolate over at Fictionistas. Go forth and drool.
As mentioned below, I am looking for comfy, cute shoes to go with this dress.
I was thinking these, but I’m just not sure. What say you?
So, where were we? Ah yes, yesterday’s list–updated
I could’ve told you yesterday that #5 would still be on the list. Guess what, it will probably still be on the list next week, too. Why hast thou forsaken me, Alice?
Next on my blog topic list? Today was weigh in day. I am officially down 11.5 lbs in 5 weeks. I’m pretty stoked. I worked hard this week, because Sunday we had a birthday party for my nephew and I accidentally ate chicken fingers, pizza, cake and ice cream. I made sure I busted my ass at the gym and walking. Plus all my yard work. I had to make up for all that accidental gorging.
I had hoped to be -15 for my trip to Boston next week, but I don’t think I’ll quite get there. I supposed I could do a Biggest Loser workout, and hit the gym twice a day, every day, for 4 hours or so. Heh. Who am I kidding. I’ll try to lose this week, maybe I can get to -13 before I head to Bean-town.
I really can’t wait to go. I’m gonna hang out with my friends and celebrate Marley Gibson’s (writing as Kate Harmon for this series) debut release! Beta Zeta or Omega? is available for pre-order now!
While in Boston, I’m going to get a chance to meet fellow TKA Sistah and blog-friend, Kwana Jackson! Yippee! I’m also gonna hang with my cps and BFFs, Louisa and Maria. And hot glamazon Kristen Painter. I mean, could my life be any better? I think not. Oh wait! There’s more! Marley and I share an agent, so yes, life could get better, because the lovely Deidre Knight will be there, too! Go ahead. You can be jealous. I’ll let ya.
Have I missed anyone? I’ll let you know when I return. With pictures.
Let’s see. What else did I want to talk about? Oh yeah. Top Shit Chef. Can I just say I’m disgusted that Jen went home? I really liked her. A lot. Sniff.
Okay, I think that’s it for today’s blog-o-plenty. Have y’all had a good week? Anything going on that I need to know about? And have y’all seen any cute shoes that are comfy that will go with my cute black dress? Let me know…
Oh and before I forget: Amanda has a fantastic post on Cyber-stalking/Cyber-bullying over at Fictionistas. Check it out. There are some CRAZIES out there!
Bitchin' Fiction: Musings by author Melissa McKenzie / Melissa Francis 