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March 19, 2009

Ultimate Blog Party ‘09 coming at you…the longest, most rambling, post ever!!!

***Okay after hitting publish and going back to read it, it’s REALLY long.  So sorry.*** 

Ultimate Blog Party 2009

So, after much hemming and hahhing (okay, there was perhaps only one hem and maybe a little ha slipped in there somewhere) I decided to do this Ultimate Blog Party business again.  I…it…um…(insert something really brilliant here since I seem to have momentarily forgotten what it was I was going to say…perhaps we’ll come back to it, shall we?  Then again, probably not).  I have to say this could be interesting because I’m rather on the sick side at the moment and a little drugged up with Nyquil (LOVE that stuff!!!).  

Perhaps you should disregard most everything I say here today because it may not be an accurate picture of me.  Or maybe it will be exactly right!!  I’ll be uninhibited and my tongue will be loose and, Ooh, look at all the pretty colors…

Um, what?  Right.  Hi.  I’m Erin.  I’m currently sitting in my bed wrapped in blankets, watching the minutes tick by, counting down until I can take a pretty green pill to make the owies go away and the sleep come.  I’m bemoaning the fact that I’m supposed to be hosting a party for you all, but can’t seem to stop coughing long enough to really get it together.  

I have to apologize up front, I did make a big batch of hummus for this party, but seem to have consumed a rather unhealthy amount of it by myself.  I started thinking about all the garlic in it and how garlic is supposed to be really good for colds and then I realized that this is perhaps the best batch of hummus I have made to date (pats herself awkwardly on the back) and continued to shovel chipfuls of it into my mouth.  So now I have drooly bits of hummus on my chin from coughing and I smell of garlic and Vicks VapoRub.  Lovely.  

Then I was going to serve you chocolate martinis, but after reading the Nyquil label a little closer, it said something about alcohol being a bad idea in conjunction with the drugs (Hey!!  I even used the word “conjunction” in the correct context…I just checked on dictionary.com).  Although my martinis are strong enough on their own that they’d probably have killed my cold on contact.  Perhaps I should have saved myself $12 and just shaken up a chocotini for myself.  They’re really pretty, too!  Don’t you just love drinking pretty drinks?  It’s so much more fun.  Happy sigh. 

You’ll also have to excuse my appearance.  I haven’t had the energy to get up and do my hair or put on anything decent for you and I’m highly embarrassed, since normally I wear high heels and pretty dresses around the house as I clean and cook up a storm, being the perfect mother and wife, with a house worthy of a magazine.  Martha Stewart would only dream of being me (cough, cough).  

…………chirp….chirp….chirp……………….. 

Heh, I must have missed those crickets during my last cleaning.  

Okay, so maybe all that was a slight exaggeration.  Alright, all my regular readers can stop laughing now, we all know it was a gross exaggeration!  :)  Except for the martinis…they really are good.  

And what was that I was spouting about “regular readers?”  Hi all 3 of you (waves).  It seems the rest of my “regular readers” got tired of checking back and seeing the same post hanging about for 2 or 3 weeks on end.  Fancy that.  Talk about pressure, wanting me to post more than bi-monthly.  Sheesh.  I remember the bygone era when I would have to stop myself from posting multiple times a day.  What happened?  Now I’ve succumbed to reading blogging self-help books such as “No One Cares What You Had For Lunch” just to try to dig myself out of the blogging slump.  

Okay, when did this post turn into a whine-fest?  Moving on…

to something completely different…

A little about me:

 

  1. I have 2.5 children.  
  2. I actually have 2 children.  Two daughters, but the younger one uses up the equivalent energy of 1.5, so we can just pretend I’m living the American dream with my 2.5 kids.
  3. I’m Canadian, so I probably can’t live the “American” dream, right?  Whatever.
  4. I am a mom by choice, an interior decorator by trade, a photographer by accident and will be a reflexologist sometime in the next year.  
  5. I’m 28, I feel 16 and everyone thinks I’m 23.  Sounds good to me!
  6. I think I’m really funny when I’m drugged up on cold medication :D
  7. I love to travel and I’m currently collecting blogging friends in as many different regions of the world with the sole purpose of one day abusing the system and finaggling hospitality all because I’m your blogging buddy!  Currently accepting new friends from France, Spain, and Scotland.
  8. I was totally kidding about #7, I really want to be your friend just for the sake of being your friend.  No strings attached.  Promise.  
  9. I’m thinking I may regret my post in the morning when I’m coherent.  There may be a couple of forehead slapping “Ugh, did I really say that??” moments (see #7).
  10. My husband thinks I’m funny when I’m drugged up.
  11. Or perhaps that eye rolling, head shaking was just because he thinks I’m dumb.
  12. Who cares.
  13. Where was i?
  14. I love long walks on the beach and dinners at sunset.
  15. Well, I did a week ago when I was in warm, sunny Mexico and I was feeling robust and healthy.
  16. I’m tanned.
  17. I tan really easily.
  18. By the time I kick this cold and come out of hibernation my tan will likely be gone and no one will know I was even gone on holidays.  And I haven’t seen ANYONE since I got back because I promptly got sick :(  What a waste of a good tan.
  19. Why was I doing this again?
  20. Do you feel like you know me at all yet?
  21. Well, you’ll have to come back because I’m tired.  So tired.  And I need to pee.  And get more water.  And rewarm my neck warmer.  And put more lip stuff on my dry, cracked lips.
  22. Oh.my.goodness, did I just tell you I have to…you know, release urinary fluid?  Gah!  I must feel really comfortable with you people already…or it’s DEFINITELY time to close my laptop and go to bed!!!  

Thanks for stopping in, leave me a comment so I can find my way to your place, and be sure to come back.  Although I probably won’t feel nearly as inspired the next time you’re here.  Perhaps I’ll do a daily “3:00 Happy Hour Post with Dayquil” or something.  This could be the breakthough I’ve been looking for in my blogging slump.  I’m pretty sure I didn’t read anything about drug induced blogging in the self-help book.  Hmmm.  Oh and um…remember kids, Say No to Drugs!  Yeah.  Okay.  Bye.

P.S. To see non-medicated introductions to UBP ‘07 and ‘08 go here and here

P.P.S.  My posts seem to be getting longer every year.

P.P.P.S.  Next year I’ll just save my breath and link to the last three and let you people get on with your blog hopping because I’ve wasted enough of your precious time.

P.P.P.P.S. (1,2,3,4…I needed 4 P’s, right?) Oh, #23 on my “A Little About Me” list would say “I like to talk.”  At least that’s what it would say IF I was still up and writing this post.  Which I’m not.  Clearly.

35 Comments »

  1. Yay!! I’m glad you decided to party!!

    Comment by Bluestocking — March 19, 2009 @ 7:44 pm

  2. I give you full permission to live the “American” dream while still being a Canadian. Because I’m doing the same thing. Well, I will be, someday.

    Comment by Jenene — March 19, 2009 @ 9:26 pm

  3. Have fun Erin at the parties. I’m glad you decided to join the party. I’ll see you around.

    Also, I’m loving your photo blog.

    Comment by Nadine — March 20, 2009 @ 12:33 am

  4. Too funny, loved that!
    Have fun partying :)

    Comment by Louise — March 20, 2009 @ 7:42 am

  5. That was SO funny. What a great party post! Stopping by to say hello! I definitely will be back and checking out your blog more!

    Stop by if you have the chance!

    Comment by Frances — March 20, 2009 @ 8:25 am

  6. HI, so nice to meet you! Love your list, still laughing. Hope you feel better soon.

    Comment by Shana — March 20, 2009 @ 8:47 am

  7. Im stopping over from the party and I am glad I did…you are so funny. I hope your feeling better soon!

    Comment by Denise — March 20, 2009 @ 8:58 am

  8. You’re hilarious! I absolutely LOVE reading your blog!

    Get better!

    Comment by Sheila — March 20, 2009 @ 9:27 am

  9. This post was funny! I hope you get to feeling better, though.

    Try to enjoy the party! ;)

    Oh & it was nice to “meet” you!

    Comment by AmyG — March 20, 2009 @ 10:15 am

  10. mmm hummus

    Comment by fidget — March 20, 2009 @ 11:10 am

  11. lol! My brother walked in while I was reading your post and he was like “What are you laughing at?” You are hilarious! I will definitely be returning to read more of your crazy awesomeness. :)

    By the way, I LOVE your blog design! It’s really sharp, and modern, and stylish. Cool beans! I’m not nearly cool enough to do a template like that. haha. :P

    Have fun partying, and thanks for stopping by my blog today! Hope you get to feeling better soon!

    In His arms,
    –Abigail

    Comment by Abigail Kraft — March 20, 2009 @ 12:57 pm

  12. Hi Erin! It’s the other Erin here (you know, the other one that has two girls, ages 5 and 3). That IS weird! Well, add a couple more things to the list. I tend to go on and on when I write, and I love hummus. Anyway, thanks for stopping by my blog. I loved your post…hope you get to feeling better really soon! Happy partying!!!

    Comment by Erin — March 20, 2009 @ 12:59 pm

  13. I’m glad you decided to do the UBP, because I had forgotten all about it until I saw your post, and then I was like, “Oh crap! That’s today?” So now I’m listed somewhere in the 600s, but better late than never, right?

    Comment by Quirky — March 20, 2009 @ 1:44 pm

  14. i am a newbie as i read more and more of these UBP blogs i believe i did mine wrong but i guess first time is always hard but i will get it right next year :)

    oh my gosh your so funny i wanna subscibe to your blog how do i ? i like e-mail feed

    Comment by Liza767 — March 20, 2009 @ 1:47 pm

  15. I have to say that your post made me laugh. Hope you feel better soon!

    Comment by Trish — March 20, 2009 @ 3:04 pm

  16. Well first of all, I have to tell you that my daughter Abigail sent me over here because she thought you were too funny! I have to agree – ornery too! :) I like you!

    I especially enjoyed your 22 things about you. Since agree with your 2 1/2 kids theory I think I have 7 1/2 (really 6, but 3 little boys that love to be CRAZY!)

    Pop over and visit me – but don’t sneeze on me because I don’t want to get sick! :)
    Lynnette
    Dancing Barefoot on Weathered Ground

    Comment by Lynnette — March 20, 2009 @ 5:34 pm

  17. Hi! Nice to meet you! I am visiting all the party goer sites. I am participating too! Party on!

    Comment by Baba — March 20, 2009 @ 7:01 pm

  18. Thanks for stopping by my blog! You are very entertaining! I’m going to start following your blog…have fun at the par-tay! =)

    Comment by Veronnica — March 20, 2009 @ 11:24 pm

  19. That was fun! Maybe you sould make a tradition of Nyquil posts :) I’ll take some hummus – hold the Vicks please.

    I like it here – I’ll be back. Thanks for stopping at Wishing Penny, but I think you dropped some of the drooly bits on the floor while you were there.

    Will somebody take the Nyquil away from this girl!

    Comment by Jamaise — March 21, 2009 @ 2:08 am

  20. Whew! I’m worn out after that one:) Cute though as always! Hope you feel better soon.

    Comment by Mandi @ It's Come To This — March 21, 2009 @ 8:17 am

  21. Can you know someone too well? lol I went through a blogging slump last week. Fortunately it didn’t last long… it is tough to keep it up some days. I’m still undecided on IF I want to be a regular poster, or just post for my friends and family when I feel like it, ya know?

    Comment by Cathy {{Mommy Needs Motivation}} — March 21, 2009 @ 10:06 am

  22. Hi Erin,

    Hope you feel better soon!

    I am stopping by from The Ultimate Blog Party to check your blog out and say hello. What a great week we are in for!

    Check out my place for your chance to win a LeapFrog Tag Reading System. :)

    Stacie
    The Divine Miss Mommy
    http://www.thedivinemissmommy.com
    http://www.twitter.com/stacieinatlanta

    Comment by Stacie Haight Connerty — March 21, 2009 @ 1:39 pm

  23. Waving right back at cha’…LOL

    Comment by Carol VR — March 21, 2009 @ 8:18 pm

  24. Loved your blog!!! Enjoyed your intro for ubp! I love to travel too, but dont get to as often as I would like and I absolutely love to photograph things! I like your picture blog as well. Stop by my blog if you like. Enjoy the rest of the party!

    Comment by Stephanie @ Snyders News — March 22, 2009 @ 1:04 am

  25. Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving such sweet comments!! Your post made me laugh…and I think I know a little about you! I love that you count one of your girls as 1.5! I think my oldest may count for 3 on his own!!

    Comment by Kelli — March 22, 2009 @ 7:57 am

  26. Wow, well first of all feel free to live the American Dream.. sometimes that is all it is, a Dream. I was just recently in Canada for the day. I came with 4 of my boys and we went to Windsor to the casino, we had a wonderful wonderful day.
    I am sorry you all have a cold and are sick. sounds like no fun, well the cold doesn’t sound fun, You on the meds sound funny.
    Thanks for inviting us to stop by for a few minutes. Its been great fun!!
    Get well quick.

    Comment by Maureen — March 22, 2009 @ 5:28 pm

  27. party jumpin…
    you’re fun to read!!
    hope you’re enjoying da’ partay…

    Comment by skoots1mom — March 22, 2009 @ 8:06 pm

  28. thanks for stopping by. My 5 year old is like hve 4.8 kids just by her lonesome

    Comment by fidget — March 23, 2009 @ 9:19 am

  29. what a fun blog! I hope you’re feeling better soon!

    Comment by Tara — March 23, 2009 @ 1:19 pm

  30. You are hilarious – I’ve been reading you for ages now and I learned a lot I didn’t know!

    Comment by Kimberly — March 23, 2009 @ 4:46 pm

  31. Haha! Happy UBP!!!

    Comment by Kati — March 23, 2009 @ 6:40 pm

  32. Nice to meet you!

    Talk about a party!

    I’m quite intrigued and am learning how to get around!

    Just stopping by from 5minutes for moms blog party!

    Comment by JamericanSpice — March 23, 2009 @ 7:13 pm

  33. Hi. Thanks for visiting me. You have a nice blog!

    Comment by Jerri — March 26, 2009 @ 5:14 pm

  34. I’m doing some blog hopping from the UBP and stopping in to say hi!

    I see your hubby does that eye-rolling thing too!(#11) Stop over to my blog and you can see my hubby’s eye-rolling in action. Maybe they can compare techniques! Well I hope you are feeling better and happy UBP!

    Comment by Michelle — March 26, 2009 @ 8:53 pm

  35. I’m still just blog hopping through the Ultimate Blog Party link list. I didn’t want to miss out on any blogs… but I just ran out of party time. So… I’m still working my way down the list… even though the party is technically over.
    Stop in on my blog if you’ve got a minute! Or… if you’re still up for a party post… you could stop by my party anytime!

    Comment by Colleen — March 29, 2009 @ 7:02 pm

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