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By Kristabella | April 30, 2008
The first-ever contest here on Kristabella! And I have my reasons!
1) I’m fighting this weird exhaustion thing where I cannot get enough sleep. And no, it isn’t from Vegas. It’s actually been going on since before Vegas and I’ve been ignoring it like I do most things - the dishes, the laundry, the unpacking of the suitcase, the cats. But just like everything else, this exhaustion has reached a point where I can’t ignore it anymore. Like the cats and their incessant meowing because WHAT? You want food or something?
2) Not only was I gone all weekend and NOT on the computer at all, I also have either been spending my time sleeping (see above) or at Cubs games. We had a suite on Tuesday night with work people and it was awesome. This was the view from our box. Jealousy, you has it.
Wednesday night I went again with some other work people. How awesome are these seats? It is like living in a dream world for me to work for a company that is in Chicago and actually has these tickets at the snap of their fingers.
Granted, have I mentioned the temperature at these two games hovered in the 30s? With winds whipping off the lake enough to give you wind-burned skin? I should not be wearing a hat, gloves and a wool coat on the last day of April. Ever. My toes are still gaining feeling.
3) Jen Lancaster’s new book is coming out next week! And I’m going to the book signing! And have I told you that I’M MENTIONED IN THE BOOK? No? Well, I AM! For reals. She told me herself out of her own lips.
So in honor of Jen’s third book, Such A Pretty Fat, coming out on May 6, I’m giving away two signed copies to two random commenters. TWO! Because I’m a giver like that. And because have I mentioned my name is in the book? And that she also mentions my book club? Dudes, how exciting is that?
All you have to do is leave a comment on this post between now and Monday, May 5 to be entered into the random drawing. It may help to randomly tell me how pretty I am and that I’m awesome and oh so witty and bright!
You can only enter once. As much as I’d like 300 comments on this post, I don’t want to really write Candy’s name out 100 of those times when I put all your names into a hat and have Bacon pick two winners out.
Also, if you’re planning on going to a Jen Lancaster signing in your town, please don’t enter. Give people a chance that won’t get the fabulous opportunity to meet her in person! And see her sweat chardonnay.
But you all should feel free to leave me comments about how awesome I am anyway.
Good luck!
Topics: A Day in the Life of Me, All Things Blogging, Contests |
May 1st, 2008 at 12:24 am
Sooooo prettttyyyy!!!!!
Scarlet’s last blog post..I Will Always Love You
May 1st, 2008 at 1:14 am
You and your contest are incredibly pretty and awesome and oh so witty and bright! And I like free awesome books.
Missy’s last blog post..Buttons, Parties, and Labels
May 1st, 2008 at 1:31 am
Get your thyroid checked, get some bloodwork done (have them check for anemia), send me the book, get some sleep, make a doctor’s appointment, send me the book, feel better soon.
Oh, did I mention that I would love to have the book so please enter me in the contest?
Dingo’s last blog post..Not Making the Grade
May 1st, 2008 at 5:53 am
I wouldn’t say pretty…I’d go for gorgeous, nay, stunning. Incredibly talented and insightful, too.
HollowSquirrel’s last blog post..Add “Interpreter” to my Job Description
May 1st, 2008 at 7:05 am
Dear Kristabella,
You are awesome. Now give me a book.
I mean, please.
NPW
May 1st, 2008 at 7:17 am
I’m so bummed she isn’t coming to Ohio!! I’d love a copy of the book! That is so awesome that you are mentioned. Jealousy, I totally has it!!
deemarie’s last blog post..Chicken? I could eat some chicken?
May 1st, 2008 at 7:29 am
My, what a lovely contest you have!
Seriously, I found you through Bossy and am a fan. Great work! And I love me some Jen Lancaster too. Thanks for the contest!
Kim’s last blog post..Today’s Chocolate Fact
May 1st, 2008 at 7:52 am
You are beautiful, talented, witty, bright, divine and just generally awesome.
Do I get a book now?
May 1st, 2008 at 7:56 am
I found you with a Link From jens websight..the both of you post the greatest blogs! I get to work each day and check for a new posting. thanks for giving me great reads!! (cant wait to read about you in Jens book too!) now go Get some Sleep or ??
May 1st, 2008 at 8:03 am
awesome contest … please enter me =)
and if I don’t win … how ’bout those work tickets to a game (J/K) fantastic seats!
Nancy’s last blog post..The Kiss
May 1st, 2008 at 8:03 am
Yes, my lovely, you are indeed awesome, and you smell divine.
Save yourself the trouble of picking names out of a hat and just go to random.org and select the random integer generator. Take a screenshot of the winnah, and Bob’s your uncle!
witchypoo’s last blog post..Freedom’s Just Another Word
May 1st, 2008 at 8:40 am
How awesome are you to be in a book that isn’t some sort of sex offender registry?
Love ya, *smooches*
Raven’s last blog post..blogher ladies
May 1st, 2008 at 8:46 am
Jelousy - I has it bad!!! Although not over the baseball - definitely over Jen Lancaster!! I found you through her so does give me an edge on winning a book??? Pretty pretty pretty please with a cherry on top (a big cherry - that only gloriously beautiful women such as yourself are worthy of!).
May 1st, 2008 at 8:53 am
Just for that, I’m entering 101 times. Starting now. (Is this all I had to do) (Or was there an entry form) (Or a name-that-photo contest)
Candy’s last blog post..No, it’s not a skin tag!
May 1st, 2008 at 8:54 am
Did you know that you are the prettiest, smartest and coolest blogger ever?
It’s true!
May 1st, 2008 at 9:02 am
Hey, I’m game. GET IT??? GAME? HAHAHA … whew. I slay me.
On a completely different, more serious note … perhaps you are depressed? Or have Seasonal Affective Disorder? Or maybe anemic?
Or maybe I’m just an asshole for suggesting anything at all? Just sayin’.
moo’s last blog post..the “free pass” list
May 1st, 2008 at 9:40 am
I’m not sure if she’s coming to my area or not, so I should totally just enter the contest in case. If she is coming to the area, then I’ll get two.
Noelle’s last blog post..Yeah, it’s different
May 1st, 2008 at 9:43 am
It’s because of Jen Lancaster that I discovered your blog…and now yours and Jen’s are the only two blogs that have gained access on my (very selective) RSS feed so I can read them daily! I love both of you so very very much…
PS…so jealous of the baseball tickets. But not the chilly weather. Please rest up and feel better ASAP so I can giggle at your wit while I should be doing work!
May 1st, 2008 at 10:11 am
Hi! I’m going to the book signing too! Save me a seat if you get there first.
May 1st, 2008 at 10:21 am
LOVE Jen L. (and oh so pretty you, whom I’ve just discovered through Bossy…)
(We’re in the western burbs).
Stalk (rss) Jen’s blog, my space, etc.
Can’t wait for the new book.
May 6 is hubby’s birthday. As awesome as he is, I can’t convince him to go to the signing ALL the way in the city
May 1st, 2008 at 10:30 am
Me!Me!
jodifur’s last blog post..So, Um, Yeah
May 1st, 2008 at 10:30 am
Yeah, but is BACON in the book? Because I’m really just here for the bacon.
Beej’s last blog post..Hooray Hooray, the First of May!
May 1st, 2008 at 10:42 am
You should probably just give me one of the books since we are going to be spending a lot of time together in the future and you want to get on my good side.
slynnro’s last blog post..I DEFY YOU TO SAY SWEDISH-FISHED TEN TIMES.
May 1st, 2008 at 11:20 am
I was psyched about the contest, but I’m going to the Phila. signing- can’t wait!!
May 1st, 2008 at 11:29 am
You’re fab. Your baseball seats are fab. You being mentioned in a book is fab. Jen Lancaster is fab. Your contest fab.
I want to be fab!
Allison’s last blog post..The Slump Is Over! Well…Not Really.
May 1st, 2008 at 11:34 am
Oh, you are so pretty! And witty! And lots of other fabulous things! Every fabulous thing!
She Likes Purple’s last blog post..Things I’ve Been Meaning To Tell You
May 1st, 2008 at 12:06 pm
She put you in the book! Awesome!
That Jen writes faster than I can keep up. I want to read the latest book!
Laurel’s last blog post..SFO 08, Part II
May 1st, 2008 at 12:09 pm
I’ve already pre-ordered the book and won’t make a book signing but please tell her I said Hi! I was mentioned in the first book. It is a very cool, but slightly eery thing to see yourself mentioned in print.
May 1st, 2008 at 12:22 pm
You so purty. And bacon??? So porky!
May 1st, 2008 at 12:35 pm
I want the book! I just finished a book and need a new good read!
Mary’s last blog post..Happy May
May 1st, 2008 at 12:36 pm
ooh! pick me! pick me!
ali’s last blog post..be afraid. be very afraid.
May 1st, 2008 at 12:55 pm
The book is, in a word, fanfreakingtastic (it pays to have bookseller friends who will lend you the Advance Reading copies they get). Whoever wins - prepare to do nothing but read for the next 24 hours!
May 1st, 2008 at 1:21 pm
Jen Lancaster is my snark filled hero!
May 1st, 2008 at 1:31 pm
I Love a good read and Oh what pretty shoes you have
May 1st, 2008 at 1:41 pm
Top 5 Reasons I Deserve This Book:
1. I am too lazy (read: not creative enough) to actaully think of 10 reasons
2. I have to drive 3 hours to go to a baseball game and am jealous that you get to to go Wrigley Field. And I actually LIKE baseball! Sure I spend half the time deciding which player will be my boyfriend that week, but only to make 22-inning games more interesting.
3. I want to be Jen Lancaster when I grow up.
4. Jen’s link introduced me to your website and now have to rearrange my office so people won’t catch me checking your blog (and playing Scrabble on facebook).
5. The Real Housewives of New York City is done and I need something to read.
May 1st, 2008 at 2:00 pm
Okay, since she’s coming to town, I won’t technically enter.
But I will tell you you’re pretty and offer you chocolate.
The Muse’s last blog post..Braves-a-riffic
May 1st, 2008 at 3:26 pm
Okay - get that exhaustion checked out, wouldya?
And yes - jealous about the awesome seats at Wrigley. Although the best seat in the house for me would be on Aramis’ lap. hehehe
So - yeah ….. there ya have it.
Sarah’s last blog post..Supporting Healthy Breasts
May 1st, 2008 at 3:54 pm
I am extremely jealous of your baseball viewing!
-R-’s last blog post..A Car Ride With -R- and H
May 1st, 2008 at 4:04 pm
Ooh ooh! I should TOTALLY win this. Really! Because I’m awesome! And I Rock! And if I lived in Chicago I would be a Cubs fan so I could call them “The Cubbies”! And did I mention that I rock?
PS, I hope you feel better.
Lara’s last blog post..Book Slut
May 1st, 2008 at 4:14 pm
PUH-LEEZE can I have the book? I’ve never ever posted on your site, however this time, you talked me into it!! O - and you’re very pretty too! (side note: when i first looked at your picture - I thought it was my friend - it’s CRAZY how much you and her look alike!)
P.S. Don’t forget - Send Amy the book!!
May 1st, 2008 at 4:15 pm
I’m pretty random. I hope I win.
You are very pretty.
How was that?
Sarah, Goon Squad Sarah’s last blog post..Randomness Part 111
May 1st, 2008 at 4:17 pm
ok, don’t enter me because I am going to meet her in Dallas when she comes for the signing, but I still think you are all kinds of awesome!
May 1st, 2008 at 4:41 pm
Gorgeous, absolutely gorgeous. And Tall, and beautiful. And freakin’ hilarious!
Ree’s last blog post..May Day
May 1st, 2008 at 4:57 pm
Man, you are AWESOME! And so are free books!
May 1st, 2008 at 7:18 pm
oh, that’s so funny! my friend amy commented above…i am the friend of hers that you are supposed to look like…it’s all in the cheeks, you are the only other person i’ve ever seen who has cheeks like mine.
on another note…i am delurking now, but i should have done it much earlier…BECAUSE i love your blog so much that i went back and read every single one of the archives after i found it on jennsylvania. i am very sad that i am now all caught up and resigned to one post a day.
so, yay! pretty girl who looks (sort of) like me! who’s entertained me for weeks! and who is now giving jennifer lancaster’s books away!
May 1st, 2008 at 9:33 pm
You are pretty…and very smart…does that work?
Also, you should have your thyroid checked. I have hypothyroidism and am an Olympic sleeper.
I’m a new reader….what book club? How does one join said club?
Sarah’s last blog post..A Meme
May 1st, 2008 at 9:47 pm
You are much prettier than those Cubs players and your ass looks cuter in tapered pants, kneesocks and cleats, too.
May 1st, 2008 at 10:06 pm
Did you ever stop to think that the weather might have something to do with your sleepiness? I mean, I totally don’t want it to be your thyroid!
I would be saddened by the lack of blogging if you were to sleep too long…by the snazzy, funny, snarky lady that you are!!!
Danielle’s last blog post..My friend April
May 1st, 2008 at 10:07 pm
You’re in the book?! That’s awesome. I’m going to read it even if you don’t give me one. But yes, I was first going to say–so gorgeous! And like Ree said, and tall. Oh, and skinny (b/c who doesn’t love to hear that? Well, I guess some pimply faced boy who ways 85 pounds in his junior year and just wants a date. Other than him though?).
Sarah
May 1st, 2008 at 10:26 pm
Hello. What a great idea! You are so smart…should do my marketing for me
There is no need to enter me in the contest…I would probably not appreciate the awesomeness of the book, as I am “out of it.”
I will just take a glance at your copy and see the Kristabella reference! I am sure the book is awesome, but all I read these days is fitness mags and social work journals!
I am the 50th commenter!! Is this an all-time high?
May 2nd, 2008 at 2:12 pm
Contests! I love contests! Never win anything, but LOVE them!
Would love to win this one and get a copy of Jen’s book!
Liz J in Central Illinois’s last blog post..It’s here!
May 2nd, 2008 at 2:27 pm
You are da bombita! Movie and dinner tomorrow (Sat?)?
May 2nd, 2008 at 5:03 pm
You know, I think I might win. I’ve been having good luck in blog giveaways lately.
Ex’s last blog post..Bacon Lollipops.
May 3rd, 2008 at 12:58 pm
Oh pick me!!! I never win and would love the book!!
janelle’s last blog post..Haiku I’m SOOOOO Glad It’s Friday
May 4th, 2008 at 1:17 pm
Bacon better be pulling my name out, because otherwise, I think I will eat him when I meet him.
I’m a poet and I didn’t even know it!
alyndabear’s last blog post..Saturday in Bullet Points.
May 4th, 2008 at 5:03 pm
As our friend, Billy Joel said (about Kristabella)…
“She is frequently kind
And she’s suddenly cruel
She can do as she pleases
She’s nobody’s fool
But she can’t be convicted
She’s earned her degree
And the most she will do
Is throw Bacon at you
But she’s always a bit snarky to me…”
Ok, maybe I embelished upon the master’s words, but it works!
You’re lovely.
May 5th, 2008 at 8:35 am
Every morning I drink my tea and read your blog. It is absolutely fabulous!
May 5th, 2008 at 12:20 pm
I never win anything…pull MY name out
Looks like you had a good time. Sorry you feel so crappy right now. You must be stoked to have your name in the book eh?
MadWomanMeg’s last blog post..Warning: Use of the five letter “B word” ahead
May 5th, 2008 at 7:59 pm
hooray!!! Thansk!