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08:41 am
1/29/07

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Oh, man. It's Monday. Nineteen degrees. The last week of January.

*sigh*

I am fighting these winter blues, I swear I am. But it is HARD. Let's just hope the groundhog doesn't see his shadow on Friday. (I can't believe I just mentioned Friday. It's, like, a million years away from right now. Oops. I guess that fight isn't going so well.)

One thing sure to help? Thinking ahead to warmer weather. I think this week I'm going to splurge on a new pair of flip flops, even if I won't get to wear them for another couple of months. Dedicated readers will remember that back in September, I lost my beloved Havaianas flip flops in a sand dune (long story: actually, I only lost one, but what are you going to do with one flip flop?). While I was able to find some Tevas I liked to replace them, it's just NOT the same. And for $11.95, maybe I can even get two pairs. Then, when they come, I'll put them in my closet, along with my sunscreen and tank tops, erect a little shrine to spring and summer that I can kneel down in front of when the going gets rough. I mean, we still have all of February to go! Fight on. Fight on!

There are, of course, good things about February. Like February sweeps, which will be starting up soon, new exciting episodes of all my favorite shows. The Oscars. The Superbowl (which, to me, means Superbowl food more than the game itself, but whatever). Valentine's Day chocolates, possible snow days, the new Mandy Moore movie (with Diane Keaton!), the Departed on DVD (maybe now I'll FINALLY see it) and last but not least, it's only 28 days long. Sure, that's only two or three days less than most months. But in February, I'll take what I can get. Every little bit helps.

Okay, I'm going to bundle up and go warm up my car now. Sigh. I just have to keep telling myself: think flip flops. Flip flops. Flip flops!

have a good day, everyone!
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On January 29th, 2007 01:59 pm (UTC), [info]moowithme113 commented:
This winter is the year I officially decide I am not a winter person. I am a summer person. I like to ski and I like to go sleigh riding, but I haven't done either this winter because there's been no snow. It's just really really cold. I'm in my house and I'm wearing a scarf and gloves.
Flip flops, flip flops, flip flops...
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On January 29th, 2007 02:05 pm (UTC), (Anonymous) commented:
Lauren Graham's also in the Mandy Moore movie. She plays her sister
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On January 29th, 2007 09:00 pm (UTC), (Anonymous) replied:
Oh cool! I'll have to see it then. My mom and I might go this Friday.
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On January 29th, 2007 02:21 pm (UTC), [info]jscarlettlg commented:
Over the weekend, I used my "you spend so much at Old Navy, we'll give you $10 to spend more!" coupon to buy four(!) pairs of flip flops: black, scarlett, metallic gold and metallic silver.

Of course, being in Florida, I'll be able to wear mine sooner rather than later (not trying to rub it in, Sarah, just stating a fact!) but not tonight--our tempature is going to be in the low 30's/high 20's! With a freeze warning! In Orlando! Brrrr!

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On January 29th, 2007 02:32 pm (UTC), [info]opheliandreams commented:
i am not liking this winter crap... what happened to the fun global warming winter we were having a while back, now that was nice.
but i agree with one feburary - its SHORT and there are new tv shows... and if i get a boyfriend, then I am sure I will enjoy Valentines!
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On January 29th, 2007 04:38 pm (UTC), [info]emiline commented:
I think a shrine to spring and summer is brilliant, and I will have to join you in that! I'm so not a fan of winter (and I live in Canada - boo for me), and anything that might help me get through it is a good thing.
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On January 29th, 2007 04:40 pm (UTC), [info]roseredhoofbeat commented:
You will LOVE The Departed. It is SUCH a good movie.
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On January 29th, 2007 04:54 pm (UTC), [info]_la_bella_vita_ commented:
I actually am a winter person, but this year, i'm not. I think it's because we didn't get snow here until January. Usually, i'm so excited about snow and Christmas in December. But now, it's like it just doesn't mean anything. It's just cold.

So, my point is, I have to agree with you on the flip-flop thing. And the new Mandy Moore movie :)

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On January 29th, 2007 07:30 pm (UTC), (Anonymous) commented:
havianas
sarah I work in a great store in a spa where we sell Havianas, and our prices are pretty great... plus if ya send us a phone or online order we always throw in a bunch of samples of yummy lotions and skin care products.
email angierc85@gmail.com if you're interested (for real!)
xo
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On January 29th, 2007 07:51 pm (UTC), [info]kate_possible commented:
I think flip flops has become my new mantra. I am getting sick of this crap weather. I was loving the hot weather in the middle of Nov. but that feels so long ago.
What makes this worse is I am going up North tomorrow for a few days. I'm gonna freeze.

I can't wait for the new Mandy Moore movie. She is so cute

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On January 29th, 2007 08:08 pm (UTC), [info]rhea123 commented:
I like winter.
:)
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On January 29th, 2007 08:47 pm (UTC), [info]breakmyheart136 commented:
I must agree, I am entirely ready for the new Mandy Moore movie. However, I like winter. I'd rather be cold then hot. Atleast when you're cold, you can put clothes on toe warm you up. When you're hot, you cant take off enough clothes to cool off without facing indecency laws...

- <3 -

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On January 29th, 2007 11:00 pm (UTC), [info]fallgown commented:
Yep, I can't wait for Mandy Moore's new movie, either. :D
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On January 30th, 2007 04:07 am (UTC), [info]meep23 commented:
winter
It's like two degrees here... I hate cold weather. Brr....

And I cannot WAIT for summer.

And the superbowl is good too... since I'm a Bear's fan all the way and I predicted way back in like December that they were going to the superbowl! WOOHOO!

And I can't wait to see Because I Said So... it looks so good!

~Chelsie ♥

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On January 30th, 2007 05:30 am (UTC), (Anonymous) commented:
My summer story
Hi Sarah! Im a pretty big fan as yours, i have every book. I had some questions for you and I was wondering if you could e-mail me, thank you!
sweetchick444@hotmail.com
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On January 30th, 2007 05:13 pm (UTC), [info]dolphinz87 commented:
oh man, how can you not like winter? it's snowing right now and it beautiful. sure, i may complain about the cold but deep down i love it. i love the spring and summer but winter stil rocks.
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