This is a short Monday post because it's Memorial Day and the sun, deck and BBQ beckon. I hope you all have some fun holiday plans scheduled for today.
Michele and I will be posting later this week to provide more fun updates but for now, keep enjoying the long weekend!!!
We're curious to know though what you're all doing today to relax?
Elena
Monday, May 30, 2011
Friday, May 27, 2011
Happy Hour Dance Party: Let the Sun Shine!
Hope everyone enjoys the beautiful weather (and long weekend!)
Happy Hour Drink Recipe
Sun Kiss
4 oz orange juice
2 oz-amaretto
ice
Add ice, orange juice, and amaretto to tall glass. Mix and enjoy!
(via edrinkrecipes.com)
Happy Hour Drink Recipe
Sun Kiss
4 oz orange juice
2 oz-amaretto
ice
Add ice, orange juice, and amaretto to tall glass. Mix and enjoy!
(via edrinkrecipes.com)
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Manic Monday: Conversations
Penises are like snowflakes. This is what I declared to a couple of friends during drinks this weekend. They aren't all the same and should not be compared; each is uniquely made and maintained. My friends listened to my declaration and laughed at me. So, okay, it's not the greatest analogy, but it works.
We didn't start off talking about sex; far from it, we had just come from a work event. We were laughing and talking about different things; somehow, though, our conversation ended up there. In recalling the conversation Sunday, I smiled to myself. Then I did what I often do: I analyzed it. I wondered why conversations inevitably lead to sex. Do they really lead there, or is it just with certain friends? Is it an uncomfortable topic to discuss?
What do you all think? Do you feel comfortable talking about it? And do your conversations with friends eventually lead to topics related to sex? Or is it just my conversations? ;)
I'm curious to read your thoughts!
-M
Michele, your opening sentence above still makes me laugh, even though we had this conversation the other morning. I'm happy you had a great time with your friends and that this hilarious analogy was something you could share with us all.
I too talked about "balls" this weekend, but they were baseballs (sorry for the bad pun!). I spent the entire weekend at the little league fields. Regarding conversations, though, I have one that was quite memorable.
Between baseball games on Saturday afternoon, we had less than an hour for the family to eat lunch before my 8 year old son needed to get back to the little league complex for his game. As soon as we got in the car my 2 year old son fell asleep in his car seat on the way to the local Dairy Queen. The older boys went inside to eat with their uncle and grandpa.
Hot, tired, sweaty and hungry, my husband and I sat in the mini-van with our sleeping son and enjoyed a twenty minute lunch together. Today is our 13 year wedding anniversary and although our DQ lunch wasn't roses, wine, and lobster, we had a great conversation and it became a very memorable moment.
I hope you all had some fun and romantic conversations this weekend!
And as Michele said above, we'd love to hear your thoughts!
Elena
We didn't start off talking about sex; far from it, we had just come from a work event. We were laughing and talking about different things; somehow, though, our conversation ended up there. In recalling the conversation Sunday, I smiled to myself. Then I did what I often do: I analyzed it. I wondered why conversations inevitably lead to sex. Do they really lead there, or is it just with certain friends? Is it an uncomfortable topic to discuss?
What do you all think? Do you feel comfortable talking about it? And do your conversations with friends eventually lead to topics related to sex? Or is it just my conversations? ;)
I'm curious to read your thoughts!
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| flower shot using iphone & macro lens |
-M
Michele, your opening sentence above still makes me laugh, even though we had this conversation the other morning. I'm happy you had a great time with your friends and that this hilarious analogy was something you could share with us all.
I too talked about "balls" this weekend, but they were baseballs (sorry for the bad pun!). I spent the entire weekend at the little league fields. Regarding conversations, though, I have one that was quite memorable.
Between baseball games on Saturday afternoon, we had less than an hour for the family to eat lunch before my 8 year old son needed to get back to the little league complex for his game. As soon as we got in the car my 2 year old son fell asleep in his car seat on the way to the local Dairy Queen. The older boys went inside to eat with their uncle and grandpa.
Hot, tired, sweaty and hungry, my husband and I sat in the mini-van with our sleeping son and enjoyed a twenty minute lunch together. Today is our 13 year wedding anniversary and although our DQ lunch wasn't roses, wine, and lobster, we had a great conversation and it became a very memorable moment.
I hope you all had some fun and romantic conversations this weekend!
And as Michele said above, we'd love to hear your thoughts!
Elena
Friday, May 20, 2011
Happy Hour Dance Party: Zumba!
So, I have zumba on the brain. And for some reason, I immediately thought of a tropical drink for the corresponding happy hour recipe... Could be the fact that the weather has been horrible?
Anyway, here's to fun, dancing, and yummy concoctions that come with cute little umbrellas!
Happy Hour Recipe
Tropical Dream
1 part Malibu coconut rum
1 part Blue Curacao liqueur
1 part pineapple juice
Shake the three ingredients together and pour into glass. Garnish with red cherry (& umbrella!)
(via drinksmixer.com)
Anyway, here's to fun, dancing, and yummy concoctions that come with cute little umbrellas!
Happy Hour Recipe
Tropical Dream
1 part Malibu coconut rum
1 part Blue Curacao liqueur
1 part pineapple juice
Shake the three ingredients together and pour into glass. Garnish with red cherry (& umbrella!)
(via drinksmixer.com)
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Working It Out Wednesday: Preparation
RWA (Romance Writers of America) National conference begins at end of June in NYC. I am excited about attending this conference for several reasons. First, my mother will be attending with me. I rarely get to see my mom because we don't live close to one another so the fact that we will be together for a week is exciting for me. My mother is a published author who, for the past 20 years, also manages literary marketing/social media/website design for author's via Booktalk / promotion details featured at TalkInk
I'm excited about networking and attending workshops. I attended a writer's conference on a cruise ship in January and the networking was amazing. I loved meeting author's, getting editor/agent feedback, and listening to current market insight at the workshops. I left with such a renewed attitude and energy that's been feeding into my writing this year. Mid-way through the year, RWA Nationals should propel my writing forward for the remaining months of 2011.
Preparation is key for me right now, though. I'm in the process of writing the synopsis for two novels, as well as editing one novel and soon to begin editing the second. I want to attend the conference with some really strong material.
It will be great to dress up, socialize, be in NYC (!!!), and absorb some really great information that can only benefit my attitude and my writing.
May you all be preparing your novels for success as well. Wish Michele & I luck!
-Elena
I'm excited about networking and attending workshops. I attended a writer's conference on a cruise ship in January and the networking was amazing. I loved meeting author's, getting editor/agent feedback, and listening to current market insight at the workshops. I left with such a renewed attitude and energy that's been feeding into my writing this year. Mid-way through the year, RWA Nationals should propel my writing forward for the remaining months of 2011.
Preparation is key for me right now, though. I'm in the process of writing the synopsis for two novels, as well as editing one novel and soon to begin editing the second. I want to attend the conference with some really strong material.
It will be great to dress up, socialize, be in NYC (!!!), and absorb some really great information that can only benefit my attitude and my writing.
May you all be preparing your novels for success as well. Wish Michele & I luck!
-Elena
Monday, May 16, 2011
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