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Okay, so normally I'd be doing my whole Friday Five thing, but the truth is, I'm sick. Getting better, but still under the weather. Better yet, my husband is ALSO sick, which is never fun, but even less so when you have a baby in the house---who is NOT SICK, thank goodness--that needs caring for, and entertaining, even if you ARE all achy and exhausted and feel so stuffed up it's like your head might explode. Suffice to say, coming up with five things for this entry is a bit ambitious at this point. Which is why I am SO LUCKY that I have one really fun thing to share that (hopefully) will make up for it.

This clip below is a video we shot a few weeks ago. This very nice filmmaker named Will and I hung out at my friend Brian's store, Johnny's---that's Brian's Coca-Cola sign you see behind me at the beginning---then got in my car and drove all over Chapel Hill and Carrboro, leaping out at various places to film on the fly. (We almost got hit by a car on Franklin Street too, which is pretty much a rite of passage here in Chapel Hill.) Anyway, it was crazy and hilarious and really, really fun, and I think it gives a sense of both where I, and my books, come from. So check it out:


Okay, back to blowing my nose.....

Have a great weekend, everyone!
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On March 21st, 2008 12:15 pm (UTC), [info]raverbear64 commented:
You are too stinkin cute.
I loved that video.
(:
Hope you feel better!
<3
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On March 21st, 2008 12:45 pm (UTC), [info]suspicious commented:
That video was cute! Of course I cannot wait for Lock and Key, and I'll be waiting patiently for the next month to arrive. ;)

I hope you feel better!

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On March 21st, 2008 12:47 pm (UTC), [info]lioness17 commented:
I love the video! If I ever visit Chapel Hill, I will definitely check those places out. Hope you feel better and the baby doesn't get sick!
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On March 21st, 2008 01:00 pm (UTC), [info]irishrose26 commented:
hello from another chapel hillian
That video was awesome. I've read most of your books, and I've always imagined some of those exact same landmarks around the Hill/Carrboro. Was one of your books based on Meadowmont/Southern Village as well? (I'm horrible at remembering titles, but it was the one with the girl whose dad was a builder/planner who designed communities like that.)

I almost died inside when I saw that atrocious yellow wall surrounding that subdivision. I, too, almost drove off the road when I first saw it.

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On March 21st, 2008 01:46 pm (UTC), [info]dancin_kare commented:
Great video!!!! And I agree about the right of passage of almost getting hit by a car on Franklin Street - at least it wasn't a bus!! (As that is also scary, since they always seem to drive a little too close to the sidewalk).

Feel better and have a great weekend!

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On March 21st, 2008 01:57 pm (UTC), [info]notsoperky commented:
In OUR house, Lilly always gets it first. That elevates her from our little Monkey to our little OUTBREAK monkey. Then I get it. Then depending on if Brandon is working and he gets his mom to help, or if he's not busy and here to help, either him or his mom get it. Then if we've seen people before we knew we were sick, my mom and anyone else we see will usually get it.

We just did this like 2 weeks ago. With the vomiting. Horrible.

I hope you guys feel better and don't infect the baby!

Love the video, by the way!

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On March 21st, 2008 02:31 pm (UTC), [info]asherz86 commented:
Aw, I love the video... that's so cool that you took the time to do that. You have such a cute accent. =) PLUS, I love your shoes!
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On March 21st, 2008 02:32 pm (UTC), [info]jessicaburkhart commented:
Get well soon! I loved your video! :)
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On March 21st, 2008 02:33 pm (UTC), [info]whirlsofpearls commented:
Loved the video-can't wait for the book!
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On March 21st, 2008 02:34 pm (UTC), [info]alexotica commented:
Johnny's!
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On March 21st, 2008 03:21 pm (UTC), [info]writingjunky commented:
Feel better soon hun!
You look fantastic in the video by the way!!
I loved it!!!
Can't wait for Lock and Key!!!!

--Teresa G.

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On March 21st, 2008 03:26 pm (UTC), [info]hpfanaticgirl commented:
I loved seeing where all the places from your books were inspired from! :) Hope you feel better! xxoo
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On March 21st, 2008 03:26 pm (UTC), an anonymous reader commented:
lock and key
Sort and sweet= I CANNOT WAIT FOR LOCK AND KEY TO COME oUT!!!! You have no idea. The little excerpt you gave had me hooked. Well feel better. =]
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On March 21st, 2008 03:27 pm (UTC), an anonymous reader commented:
lock and key
Short and sweet= I CANNOT WAIT FOR LOCK AND KEY TO COME oUT!!!! You have no idea. The little excerpt you gave had me hooked. Well feel better. =]
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On March 21st, 2008 03:37 pm (UTC), an anonymous reader commented:
way to go!
way to go on the video! no "um"s or "uh"s or whatever it was that you were fretting about before! ;) Can't wait for Lock & Key!!!
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On March 21st, 2008 03:45 pm (UTC), [info]jellybeanxoxo commented:
That was a great clip! I want to show it to everyone so they know what NC looks like. You made me miss home even more, if that's possible!
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On March 21st, 2008 04:09 pm (UTC), [info]alabasterduch commented:
great video. :)
i'm supposed to do a Q&A with a local TV host in tulsa to put up on his new website - i have been super nervous about it because i like print media, not TV...but watching this made me feel a little bit better - it's not THAT hard, right? besides, i just have to ask the questions, i have the easy job.

feel better & have a good weekend!

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On March 21st, 2008 04:15 pm (UTC), [info]lilrongal commented:
Sarah, this is so totally cool!!!! I love it, it gave me tingles!
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On March 21st, 2008 04:30 pm (UTC), [info]niamhaevalnimue commented:
loved the video!
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On March 21st, 2008 04:45 pm (UTC), [info]aquarium_dr1nkr commented:
aww, i liked the video. i hope you feel better!
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On March 21st, 2008 04:51 pm (UTC), [info]martinsweetie commented:
OMG that was so awesome! Thank you for sharing it! :) I am coming back to the area April 6th-22nd ish, do you have any places that you think I should try and hit up/visit while I am there?
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On March 21st, 2008 05:15 pm (UTC), [info]lindsiecmarie commented:
I didnt realize I could be even more excited about the release of Lock and key than I was before I saw this interview!
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On March 21st, 2008 05:34 pm (UTC), an anonymous reader commented:
Loved the video! You're such a cutie. Feel better soon!
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On March 21st, 2008 05:54 pm (UTC), an anonymous reader commented:
I was almost positive you were going to stop by the Flying Burrito! I think it might still be closed though for "renevations" or something. I haven't been there in about a year and I miss it!

Hope you feel better soon, Sarah!

- Melissa
www.myspace.com/happygirl

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On March 21st, 2008 07:31 pm (UTC), [info]zucchini commented:
neat video! Thanks for sharing that with us. It's interesting now to see some of those ideas we all had in our heads as to what everything looked like from your eyes come to life. ;)

Feel better!

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On March 21st, 2008 07:32 pm (UTC), [info]amandashea17 commented:
Sorry you are sick, get better!
I can't wait for lock and key to come out!
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On March 21st, 2008 07:53 pm (UTC), an anonymous reader commented:
too cute!
Love the video! It was oh so interesting and really neat to see all your inspirations and the places where you got some of your ideas!

Feel better soon! :-(

PS - your shoes in that video were ADORABLE. I'm totally impressed that you were able to walk so gracefully in them!

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On March 21st, 2008 08:22 pm (UTC), an anonymous reader commented:
Cute shoes!
Love your shoes in the video. Where did you get them? (Joanna, TX)
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On March 21st, 2008 09:20 pm (UTC), [info]rcrgirl commented:
New Book
Okay, so I don't know how my librarian managed to do it but somehow she did it. She got me your new book. I won't give too much of it away to the other readers except to say that it is absolutely stunning! I starterd it yesterday and I've already polished of the first two hundred pages or so. Some of your best work to date.

Actually, I think I'll go read some more of it right now...

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On March 22nd, 2008 02:13 am (UTC), [info]aedariamti commented:
I love that even though you were walking all around the town, you had on cute shoes! Ha.
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On March 22nd, 2008 04:16 am (UTC), [info]onlyme1133 commented:
In that video you remind me of Hayley Williams from Paramore.
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On March 22nd, 2008 04:37 am (UTC), [info]fluffy_chickenx commented:
just listen
hey! i'm currently reading your novel Just Listen for the second time, as i absolutely LOVE IT! i can't wait to read your other novels :] keep up the awesome work!!
xx
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On March 22nd, 2008 05:28 am (UTC), [info]drea12301994 commented:
Cool
Hello Sarah,
I loved the video!!! Chapel Hill is so pretty!!! Wes is one of my favorite charactors in from your novels. He's so mellow and preserved but yet, he's playful and suave. You know??? I also love "This Lullaby" when the charactors, Like Remy and Dexter and their friends are always going to the quick zip... LOL!
The video was interesting. You're really pretty!!! I love your outfit in it... especially your shoes!!!
Well, I hope you get well soon, cliche` I know, but I do, as well as your husband!!!
I hope all is well, other than being ill...LOL!
Much love!
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DW
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On March 22nd, 2008 03:15 pm (UTC), [info]hazelline commented:
Thanks for sharing, it's so interesting to see the place your novels are based on. Chapel Hill seems both so different to where I live, and yet similar because I do a lot of the same stuff as your characters, just in a different way. Looking forward to Lock & Key!
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On March 22nd, 2008 09:50 pm (UTC), an anonymous reader commented:
Snx for you job!
Snx for you job!
It has very much helped me!
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On March 23rd, 2008 04:19 am (UTC), [info]my_soul__ commented:
I hope you feel better!
And thanks for the video!
Later.
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On March 23rd, 2008 05:15 am (UTC), [info]junaberry commented:
That was insane. Really cool. Chapel Hill looks so nice.

Nice heels, btw. :)

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On March 23rd, 2008 05:50 am (UTC), [info]quiller77 commented:
Awesome. You do a great interview video.
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On March 23rd, 2008 05:24 pm (UTC), an anonymous reader commented:
I like your book "Just listen"
It's beautiful book. Please, write for me prosecution life Annabel and Owen. My e-mail is martarozalsk@wp.pl Please, write to me :)
Marta Różalska (I from Poland, but I can speak English)
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On March 24th, 2008 11:23 pm (UTC), [info]dreamintobeing commented:
Sick = blah
Oh no! A lot of people have been getting sick around here, too - I hope you feel better soon! At least the baby's doing well hehe.

By the way, I really liked the movie. I totally recognized the zip from This Lullabye, and of course you pointed out the radio station where Owen worked. It was amazing, as if you were actually living the stories. =)

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On March 25th, 2008 04:11 pm (UTC), [info]jettssy commented:
Beautiful!
Beautiful video of your hometown of Chapel Hill, Sarah! Has a similar feel that Wilmington does here where we are in N.C. Thanks for sharing -- you look GREAT!
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On March 30th, 2008 10:04 am (UTC), [info]oncolgist commented:
I loved this, Sarah. You can tell you had fun making it :)
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