Oh thank GOD, Marianne. Here is the number of my stylist, make an appointment today as her schedule fills up fast. And when do you want to go shopping? We should probably head downtown and start at Nordstrom's. Have you made an appointment to get your nails done yet? Do you want me to drop your coat off at the dry-cleaners? I can lend you a purse, so don't worry about that.
Huh.
I think it really ruined her day when I told her the hair issue had been handled with the upgrading of my normal $2.99 CVS hair dye to the fancy and super-expensive $11.99 variety:
 |
| This is a nice product, it comes out in a foam. Nothing says "swanky" like foam. |
I was red carpet ready.
Sometimes I wish I had the energy to put more work into my appearance. And other times, I am just happy to traipse through life with that friendly, slightly unpolished "approachable" look.
No matter. Lillian over at It's a Dome Life gave me a really cool blogger award this weekend. Blog awards are typically a double-edged sword. They can be both flattering and incredibly time-consuming as they are usually accompanied by rules, links, and a bit of effort.
Seeing as I don't put any effort into separating my eyebrows on a monthly basis, you might understand my conundrum.
I also don't like to play favorites with the blogs I read. I read a lot of blogs and to highlight just a few makes me uncomfortable. Being the girl who was always picked last for dodge ball, I just don't have it in me to leave people out.
Yet Lillian's award is one I can accept happily. There are no rules, no linking, no questions asked. Just a spiffy little badge that I can accept 100% guilt-free.
Thank you, Lillian!!
Now I'd best get back to taking a Sharpie to my book-signing shoes. There are a few scraped and torn patches that need some touching up.
Looking forward to being there!
ReplyDeleteYay! Thanks, Debbie!!
DeleteLOL! I have to work the brows or hubby complains. sheesh! He just doesn't understand how busy bloggers really are!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the book signing! I'm betting it'll be peppergasm!
Thank you! And thank you for teaching me a new word! I may have to use that in a sentence tomorrow....
DeleteWow...is that a new picture of the new you on the box???? Not that you would need ANY improvement. I think next year you should do the half time show at the Super Bowl. You could just do past readings of your blog posts and the crowd would go wild. lol
ReplyDeleteMBF or should I be CJL?
Why thanks, LMNOP. It is totally me on the box. You didn't know that? The Super Bowl people turned me down & said I was too controversial. Something about RumChata...
DeleteCongrats on the award - - Lillian has good taste. And I love the foam too - - I feel so ... so luxurious!
ReplyDeleteI'm feeling a poem about foam coming on....
DeleteTo be continued.
(Thanks, Judy!)
I like the way you...keep on rolling...keep on rolling! Take it on the run baby and work that new color!
ReplyDeleteAre you on Twitter, Andrea? There's a couple of goofballs on there having a Journey sing-a-long and I joined right in. I'll get you an invite. Join today!
DeleteI'm with you on the award front. Having to pass them on to other bloggers, gives me sweats...or that could be the menopause approaching.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the award and thank the heavens I'm not the only one who doesn't get her eyebrows separated. :)
I think separating my conjoined eyebrows might kill them. I love them too much to risk it.
DeleteThanks for the congrats, Lily!
Effortless beauty is a blessing for you deary. Congrats on your reward and for already having your outfit planned for Wednesday.
ReplyDeleteI'm a planner, Mama. And as far as "effortless" beauty, well I'll be honest. Not so much. But my mom thinks I'm cute!
DeleteAs far as the signing, what do you think: red sweater (lots of fuzzies) or black sweater (small tear in the sleeve). This is hard.
Cheers to an AWESOME book signing on Wednesday.
ReplyDeleteAnd cheers to black Sharpies. I can't tell you how many scuffed heels on my black boots that I have repaired with a quick swipe of a Sharpie.You go girl!
Sharpies are SO multi-functional. I'm feeling a blog coming on...
DeleteThanks for the well wishes!
Since you're the mom I aspire to look like when my kids get a little older and I get more than 30 seconds to myself at a time, I think you look fabulous and the signing will be great!
ReplyDeleteAlthough I'm sure Norstroms downtown is lots of fun...*wistful sigh*
Oh, Screib. You don't want to look like me, that's just the exhaustion and blurry vision talking. You are thisclose to life getting easier (until #4 comes along that is). I'll get you some wine now....
DeleteWhen I was in college my boyfriend told me a story about a friend of his that got really drunk at a party and got his eyebrow shaved off by some of his pals. The next day he drew it back on with a black sharpie! I knew one day I would have the proper forum to tell this story.
ReplyDeleteI hope your new dye is worth the extra money and you came out looking hot and gorgeous (even more than usual).
HA!! You've been saving that story all this time and chose THIS blog to share? I am honored!!
DeleteI am super-gorgeous now. Well, I will be once I address the 'stache.
In my mind if you wear a sweater (instead of a hoodie) you are totally dressed up. Best of luck on Wednesday! I'll be thinking of you!
ReplyDeleteSweaters on the new suits, right? Thanks, Diane!!
DeleteAll I keep picturing is those Christmas sweaters you bought at Target.
Deletecongrats on the award and good luck with your book signing! I'm sure there will be a crowd and all will go fantastic with it!
ReplyDeletebetty
Thank you, Betty. I think my best friend is paying some of her friends to come. Now if THAT isn't love, I don't know what is.
DeleteCongratulations on the award!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the book signing!
Thanks, Cynthia!
ReplyDelete