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1/11/06

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There are some things, that, in my experience, are just NEVER a good idea. Such as: cutting your own bangs. (Big mistake. Huge!) Answering honestly, and without thought, in the affirmative when someone asks you "Do these make me look fat?" (There's got to be a way to sidestep it. Got to be!) The Electric Slide. (I'm sorry, but nobody looks good doing that dance.) And buying pistachios at Whole Foods.

I have learned about the others but this last one, I do. In fact, just a couple of days ago, I fell again for that crafty Whole Foods trick, where they put the pistachios out in their sunny netted bag, on sale, and you think, "Oh, those look tasty and healthy," and toss them into your cart. Then, if you're me, you bring them home, open the bag, and it's on.

I CANNOT stop eating these pistachios. They are like the crack of nuts. Every time I'm anywhere near the kitchen, I grab a handful, then work my way through them, faster than a squirrel, tossing the shells aside. Then I grab another handful. There's just something about them: their pretty plain shells (as a kid, I loved the red ones, but think of all those chemicals in that dye!) the snap as you open them, the clack as you toss the shells away. Plus, the taste, all sweet and salty and quick. Good God. You see how I am? It's horrible.

Or, maybe not. I could be cutting my own bangs, offending various people AND doing the electric slide. That would be worse. Doing all three with pistachios, though...perfection. Or pretty close. See? See how they are?

have a good day, everyone!
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On January 11th, 2006 01:46 pm (UTC), [info]theatercab commented:
I've always cut my own bangs, with no problems yet. I just do it when I'm in a relatively healthy emotional state. Ha.
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On January 11th, 2006 01:52 pm (UTC), [info]abbydarling commented:
*nods* My family is the same way about cashews. My grandma always puts them out in dishes at her house during the holidays and even though we KNOW we're going to have a delicious dinner in just a few minutes, we rapidly consume every cashew in sight. Sigh.
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On January 11th, 2006 02:12 pm (UTC), [info]amanda_marrone commented:
I'm hit or miss with my bangs--but I've mucked them up enough that I should know better now. And pistachios--calling them "the crack of nuts" was dead on! I try to avoid them at all costs now while on the big diet.
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On January 11th, 2006 02:35 pm (UTC), [info]queen_of_ocd commented:
the crack of nuts

That's actually a rather amusing play on words.

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On January 11th, 2006 08:18 pm (UTC), [info]iris2489 replied:
hahaha I'm glad that someone else caught it too. I was having a good laugh about it over here.
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On January 11th, 2006 08:47 pm (UTC), [info]queen_of_ocd replied:
Yeah, I thought it was pretty hilarious, too! :)
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On January 11th, 2006 03:15 pm (UTC), [info]sarazarr commented:
Yeah, it's all good fun until you bend a fingernail back in your frenzy to get into the next nut.
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On January 11th, 2006 03:17 pm (UTC), [info]angeldust9 commented:
Pistachios are the work of the devil! Once I start eating them, it's pretty much a guarantee that I'll polish off the whole bag :O)
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On January 11th, 2006 03:26 pm (UTC), [info]glitzysara commented:
I know that you are an avid GMA person, but I am an avid Today Show girl, and this morning, they had an author on who had written an entire book about how to sidestep the whole "Do I look fat in this question?" Thought you might be interested... :o)

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1416913572/qid=1136993144/sr=8-1/ref=sr_8_xs_ap_i1_xgl14/104-6680542-9322338?n=507846&s=books&v=glance

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On January 11th, 2006 03:32 pm (UTC), [info]jennyhan commented:
I am the SAME way!
As we speak, there is a little Peter Rabbit bowl next to my bed with pistachio shells in it. They are ADDICTIVE. They are like little kernels of delicious.
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On January 11th, 2006 04:04 pm (UTC), [info]vibrantsarcasm commented:
I love pistachios. I just had homemade pistachio ice cream yesterday. That was absolutely wonderful.
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On January 11th, 2006 04:14 pm (UTC), [info]kyokun703 commented:
One of my favorite snacks is chili limon pistachios. Completely addictive, and the size of the shell pile when I'm finally done is quite alarming.
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On January 11th, 2006 04:26 pm (UTC), [info]sarazarr replied:
Oh man, those things are amazing. We don't have Trader Joe's where I live, but when I go out of town I stock up on those.
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On January 11th, 2006 04:20 pm (UTC), [info]hugecerealbox commented:
Pistachios
totally ARE the work of the devil...So addictive! But I never feel bad about eating them because they are deffinitely healthier than most snacks. We're getting our helpings of nuts which we are always being lectured about.

Plus, isn't it comforting to know that there really is a healthy food out there which is copletely yummy and addictive... Well it is for me anyway.

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On January 11th, 2006 04:38 pm (UTC), [info]eiwrite69 commented:
BANGS&NUTS&Elec. Slide
When I was about 14 yrs. old(just over 20 yrs. ago), I cut my own bangs and i cried for days cuz i screwed them up so bad. If you have any type of neurotic behavior ever, do not attempt this. to this day, i remember how stupid and sad i felt after.
i am not a fan of pistachios so i can't relate ..honey roast peanuts however, are a huge addiction. i have to stay away from them altogether.
The Electric Slide is scary, as all line dances are, but it just won't go away. it was at a few parties i've been to in the past year along with some new line dance.

have a good day, Eileen

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On January 11th, 2006 04:52 pm (UTC), (Anonymous) commented:
this is kind of random but I was excited yesterday when this happend so I thought I share : I was reading This Lullaby for the 4th time and all the other times I was reading it I wasnt really looking for the character that was in one of Sarah Dessens other books but when I picked This Lullaby up again I said to myself that finally I can look for that character! So when Scarlett comes into the book I was SOOOO HAPPY!! and excited and proud that I found it! ...yay me!
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On January 11th, 2006 08:42 pm (UTC), (Anonymous) replied:
scarlett! i must have read that book 6 times and never caught that. thank youuu.
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On January 11th, 2006 09:26 pm (UTC), (Anonymous) replied:
ha i got that before. isn't it cool though?
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On January 11th, 2006 11:27 pm (UTC), (Anonymous) replied:
What in the world?
I'm kinda on restriction with books (I read way too much) and TL isn't to be read until after the twentieth. PLLLLLEEEEEEEEEAAAAAASE don't tell me that that was ne thing important. I'd be so po'd. Ok, no I won't be. I'd get over it. but still...
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On January 12th, 2006 01:26 am (UTC), (Anonymous) replied:
DON'T FREAK OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Don't freak out! The plot isn't like all about Scarlett, she has one or two scenes, nothing major or important!!!!!!
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On January 12th, 2006 05:23 pm (UTC), (Anonymous) replied:
Re: What in the world?
She only shows up for a second! dont worry!!!
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On January 11th, 2006 05:04 pm (UTC), [info]_break_free_ commented:
I've never had pistachios! I know, I'm crazy or something, right? I just don't like nuts... except cashews. I love those.

The red dye reminds me of that Judy Blume book. Did you ever read those? She loves pistachios, but only eats the ones with the red dye and they get all over her fingers. She hides them away from everyone, but her hands are always red.

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On January 11th, 2006 09:30 pm (UTC), [info]kyokun703 replied:
Actually, that book is by Paula Danziger, and it's called "The Pistachio Prescription." I loved her books when I was growing up. I laughed out loud when the girl overplucked her eyebrows and shaved her legs for the first time.
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On January 11th, 2006 10:26 pm (UTC), [info]_break_free_ replied:
Oh... whoops! Thanks for correcting that. It's been so long since I read them. Wasn't it hilarious though?! I loved those books, too.
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On January 11th, 2006 06:44 pm (UTC), [info]angelyousing commented:
funny(ish) and amusing(ish) anecdote
I laughed out loud the other day at my sister and I and our complete twin-y humor. Anyway, even though we are in college and not (apparently) targeted in the YA book section, we both are avid fans of your books, especially TTAF. So when a friend's mother asked us to help out and cater at a holiday party about a week ago- taking coats and most importantly, walking around with appetizer trays- we laughed ourselves silly by whispering "two and move" every three seconds. And also by making up a coordinating hand signal. Hahahah.

I realize that probably makes you think, I really need to be selective on who reads my books, but it's just so darn funny to me.

Can't wait for Just Listen- it's already on my list (along with Charmed Thirds by M. Mccafferty!!!)

--Sara

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On January 11th, 2006 07:34 pm (UTC), (Anonymous) commented:
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At the Whole Foods near me, they sell these Green Chile pistachios... WITHOUT THE SHELL. Imagine how many pistachios one consumes when not having to deal with the shells... it is a terrible thing. I buy them, telling myself that they will only be eaten on salads (which is crazy delicious, by the way), and then I end up downing the whole bag before dinner is even nigh.

Complete non sequitur: Have you seen the video short Lazy Sunday? If not, it is a free download on iTunes. Look for the flashing Saturday Night Live picture at the music store page. It is easily the funniest thing I've watched since... I can't even remember.

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On January 11th, 2006 08:26 pm (UTC), [info]jeggish commented:
My mom's the same way with pistachios. Last June, she bought this giant container (It was bigger than a milk carton...) of pistachios for my dad for his birthday, and she ended up eating them all. I'd come home from school to find her at the computer with a giant pile of pistachio shells next to her. It was insane. There must be some chemical or something in them that causes them to be like that...
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On January 11th, 2006 08:28 pm (UTC), (Anonymous) commented:
"They are like the crack of nuts."

Hahahahahahahaha...I read that about fifteen minutes ago, and I'm just now calming my insane snorty giggles. Thank you for that.

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On January 11th, 2006 09:46 pm (UTC), [info]one_last_kissx3 commented:
Oh, God. I hate nuts, always have and most likely always will. But pistachios are probably the one kind of nuts I make an exception for. I always grab one or two handfuls of it even if I'm not hungry. It's an instant reaction.

-Natalie

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On January 11th, 2006 10:00 pm (UTC), [info]frabelle commented:
I know what you mean! I abhor all kinds of nuts except for pistachios, which I devour like mad. They're just so yummy! Do you like pistachio ice cream? I've never tried it.
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On January 11th, 2006 11:37 pm (UTC), (Anonymous) commented:
Pistachios.
Yummy.
PMS.
Yucky.

Great entry,
Teresa G.

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On January 12th, 2006 12:03 am (UTC), (Anonymous) commented:
Haha I always cut my bangs and have never had a problem. Funny story though, one night my best friend was really angry, and gave herself bangs, "just to do something drastic" I literally jumped 10 feet when I saw her the next day and I was like "wow! what did you do?" (they did however look good) and she replied "I don't know...I did it during a rage black out!"
Lesson: don't cut your bangs when you're angry.

I have a craving for pistachios now!

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On January 12th, 2006 01:19 am (UTC), [info]we_bleed_blue commented:
Texas Road House gives you enough nuts as appetizers to completely fill you up. It's INSANE!! It's funny to watch the people waiting for their food...they eat the nuts like they've been starving for two weeks and will not eat for a year.
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On January 12th, 2006 02:57 am (UTC), (Anonymous) commented:
I Love your dogs and I've very sorry about your aunt. Hang in there and God bless you.
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On January 12th, 2006 04:27 am (UTC), (Anonymous) commented:
The Electric Slide
On behalf of African-Americans everywhere, who will be sliding until eternity at all weddings, family reunions or any party where a soul train line is performed, I must say that it does not matter if you look good, it's all about having a good time and looking stupid together.
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On January 12th, 2006 06:54 am (UTC), (Anonymous) replied:
Re: The Electric Slide
amen. i love the electric slide; it's just sooo much fun. and honestly, i think people look more stupid grinding up against each other. what is up with that? whatever happened to the macarena?
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On January 25th, 2006 02:09 am (UTC), [info]meggyn_ commented:
pistachios <33

Cutting your own bangs = bad.
Almost make that mistake earlier today actually..

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