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back to the grind

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Well, I’ve recovered from the British invasion…though seriously, if they all showed back up tomorrow, I’d do it all over again. The best thing about these guys (besides how unbelievably freaking hot they are) is that they’re just really great lads. We make new friends every year…and we love it.

Today I’m blogging over at Fictionistas talking about Summertime…did you have a summer job or was it your job to play?

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Here’s a few more pics from last week…for your enjoyment.





Fishdog is the real hero of the week. 🙂

literary agent Nathan Bransford

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Get thee to the Fictionistas and read Gwen Hayes’s lovely interview with Literary Agent Hottie, Nathan Bransford. Also, check out his blog.

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another contest!

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Fictionistasare having a contest!

Stop by and read the interview, then leave a comment today for your chance to win Nico Medina’s YA novel Fat Hoochie Prom Queen! Read the blurb – the book sounds like a hoot! Here’ s the blurb:

Margarita “Madge” Diaz is fat, foxy, and fabulous. She loves herself, and is adored by almost everyone else…except queen bee/student- body president Bridget Benson. These two girls have a history that’s uglier than a drag queen after last call. During a heated argument, they decide there’s only one way to end their rivalry: Be named prom queen, and the other backs off. For good.

Of course, everything looks different in the sober light of morning, but pride is at stake and the race is on. Madge is committed to doing whatever it takes to secure the title, but so is Bridget. And everyone’s got something to hide.

Welcome to Winter Park High School, where the dirt’s not just gonna fly…it’s gonna go into freakin’ orbit.

All right, go get commenting!

last night

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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.

holy chipotle!

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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. Fictionistas

a mel-o-dramatic mélange

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So, where were we? Ah yes, yesterday’s list–updated

  1. Finish revising proposal, send to DK. check
  2. Start plotting new book idea. partially checked
  3. Clean off disgusting desk, partially checked. Finishing now.
  4. Hang anniversary present over desk.
  5. Vacuum and dust.

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!
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listmania

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  1. Finish revising proposal, send to DK.
  2. Start plotting new book idea.
  3. Clean off disgusting desk
  4. Hang anniversary present over desk.
  5. Vacuum and dust.

Wanna take bets on which of these things will be on tomorrow’s list?

In good news, Ian’s mid-term grades were fantastic. He has an A in algebra. At mid-term in February, he had an F. Call me dumbfounded. I am so proud. I think that Sylvan thing has really worked out in our favor.

Hey, if any of you out there are good with sending out positive thoughts, could you send them to Oxford and the house-selling faeries? I know the market is shite right now, but surely our house will sell soon? I don’t wanna have to go to work at Wal-Mart!

Rhonda is talking about bad dates over at Fictionistas. I’m sure you’ve NEVER had a bad date. Ever. Pop over and read about ours…
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i’m a looooooser

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Yesterday, pollen waged a war with me…and came out the victor.

I am sniffing and sorting and have a head full of mucous. But my yard looks great–Silver Lining; Let me show you it.

Now, if I could just wave my magic wand and get the inside of my house to shape up. That would be wonderful.

What are y’all up to? Anything fun? Wanna come clean my house? That would be great.

Kristen is blogging about BOF over at Fictionistas today. Don’t know what BOF is? Betcha do. Head over and find out….
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