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3/31/08

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How is it already the end of March? Am I in a time warp or something?

It would make sense, as I've been pretty much focused on nothing but basketball lately. My Tarheels made it to the Final Four, which means next weekend will be equally nerve-wracking and exciting. I think I better start resting up now.

In other news, we've been watching a lot of cooking on TV lately: Gordon Ramsay, Top Chef, the occasional Emeril segment on GMA. I think that for most people, watching cooking makes them want to cook, but I am not like that. Watching cooking just makes me want to eat, and because I have neither the time or the inclination, the food I am watching being prepared is pretty much out of my realm of possibility. As is eating out, which these days involves a complex process of procuring babysitters, which pretty much rules out any kind of, "Hey, let's go out and eat sushi!" impulsiveness. So really, I'm just frustrating myself by continuing to watch all these shows. It's like watching the Home Shopping Network when you're broke. And yet, still, I'll sit there and watch a big segment on preparing lobster, then sigh and head off to make manwiches. Again. Oh, well.

Due to the aforementioned total lack of time or organization, I decided I was going to really try to streamline my schedule. Step one: writing out a calendar for every week, with set time segments dedicated to specific tasks. (Geralin, are you proud of me?) So I sit down and begin, but I make the days too narrow to write in anything. So I rip it up, and start over. This time, my writing is too messy. Try again. Now, I smear the ink and there's a big blotch over Tuesday, and by then I was too frustrated to even keep going so I quit. I mean, could I BE any more of a mess? I can't even complete the task that's supposed to help me complete all my tasks. Sigh.

Oh, well. At least I got out of the house on time to do this video! (I tried to embed it, but for some reason it's not working.....) I actually think I look a little orange. Maybe it's time to hit Sephora....

Have a good day, everyone!

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On March 31st, 2008 01:29 pm (UTC), (Anonymous) commented:
Sarah, you do not look orange! And your hair is really cute :)

P.S: Come to Michigan!

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On March 31st, 2008 02:06 pm (UTC), [info]spunky1031 commented:
Might I suggest a pre-printed calendar with time slots already put in for you? Haha, I can relate to the annoyances of perfectionism, too.
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On March 31st, 2008 02:34 pm (UTC), [info]loototherah commented:
I'm the same way with the Food Network. I just want to reach into the TV and grab whatever it is they made and eat it. Especially with Iron Chef.
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On March 31st, 2008 02:38 pm (UTC), (Anonymous) commented:
weekly schedule
My sugggestion is use a spreadsheet or a table in Word. Loads easier.
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On March 31st, 2008 03:32 pm (UTC), [info]mewalker1999 commented:
Go Heels! I was bored at first, but Saturday's game got a little too close for my liking. Phew. Cannot wait to take on the Jayhawks! I'll be in CH on Saturday too, so will try to come see you speak!

Good luck with the calendar. I like lists, but I am a bit bad at crossing things off...

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On March 31st, 2008 03:48 pm (UTC), [info]notsoperky commented:
Might I suggest google calendar? I like to type my stuff, if I have to do it at all!
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On March 31st, 2008 03:58 pm (UTC), [info]heatherbird commented:
i'm with the above commenter on Google calendar-- it's amazing, you can color-code all your activities and if you leave it open on your computer a little alarm pops up before your events begin.

and this is a really ADHD observation, but your engagement and wedding rings are really pretty :) I think I'm at the age where I actually notice other women's left hands!

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On March 31st, 2008 04:52 pm (UTC), [info]sarazarr commented:
You don't look orange. You look great! And I love everything you said. It's always a relief to know I'm not the only crazy one.
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On March 31st, 2008 05:48 pm (UTC), (Anonymous) commented:
Your New Book
I wanted to say that i loved your new book. i didn't enjoy it as much as Keeping the moon, dreamland, and Just listen , my personal faves, but it really was good. I hope you write another one, and if you do, could you make the girl have glasses and brown wild crazy hair and a pear shaped body? please? keep up the good work!!
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On March 31st, 2008 06:24 pm (UTC), [info]elysium_lk commented:
"So I sit down and begin, but I make the days too narrow to write in anything."

i laughed out loud when i read this. im trying to become more organized with school (even though im about to graduate college very soon) so i tried to make a calendar using Word and the days came out too small but i just had to deal with it since my printer is running out of ink.

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On March 31st, 2008 07:09 pm (UTC), [info]always_dreamed commented:
Haha...I'm ridiculously obsessive about scheduling. I have a Word document set up in pages that fit my planner, one for every day M-F and then one sheet for Saturday. I put times on things that have set times, but I never try to schedule times for specific tasks because I never measure the amount of time correctly...so instead, after my scheduled things I just have a big to do list at the end, lol. Then I prioritize the list and move stuff from day to day as it doesn't get done (which happens A LOT).

I also have a color coded calendar on Outlook and a big wall calendar next to my desk...haha.

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On March 31st, 2008 08:18 pm (UTC), [info]elektrickninja commented:
I watched the video, and I don't think you look orange. =] I'm going to go see you at Quail Ridge, but my parents don't know that I am yet... I should probably fix that. But I feel what you're going through with the organization. Spring break is the only reason I'm staying sane right now. Happy early April fool's!
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On March 31st, 2008 09:29 pm (UTC), (Anonymous) commented:
The solution to your dilemma: Take Out
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On March 31st, 2008 10:21 pm (UTC), [info]prncssofthedark commented:
I love the video! I'm so glad you've decided to do a couple little interviews on video, I love seeing you speak about your books :) It makes me feel a little better that I have yet to meet you in person at a book signing.
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On March 31st, 2008 10:51 pm (UTC), [info]deflated_dreams commented:
If you have a Mac computer, they come with the iCal installed on the computer, and though I am only in high school and don't have as much on my plate as an author/mother, it kept me on track for a variety of events from birthdays to homework, to parties, to dentist appointments. It definetly helped me out alot. If you don't have a Mac, I'm sure they have programs similar to iCal on PC.

Hey if not, The Mom's Plan-It planner/calender was also a God send for my mother.
http://www.familieswithpurpose.com/moms-plan-it-calendar.html

Hope this helped!
-Tricia

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On April 1st, 2008 12:07 am (UTC), (Anonymous) commented:
hey, i looove your books. Can't wait for lock and key.
<3
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On April 1st, 2008 12:10 am (UTC), [info]raverbear64 commented:
Very cute video!
I don't think you look orange at all.
But a trip to Sephora never hurts anything ;)
Also!
This is totally random, but your ring is beautiful!
I really like it.
:D
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On April 1st, 2008 12:11 am (UTC), (Anonymous) commented:
I'd just like to say that I absolutely love your books and so do my friends. One of us buys it and then we all read it.
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On April 1st, 2008 12:48 am (UTC), [info]geralin_thomas commented:
Paralysis by Analysis
Hello Sarah,

Who cares if your calendar has a blotch on it? Not us!

You could think of your paper-based planner as an opportunity for artistic enhancement. Embellish your calendar with life's little spills. Use your calendar as a way to record experiences, reflections, feelings, . . .food and beverages.

Ice cream on Monday. New bronzer on Tuesday. Cosmos on Wednesday...spray a little cologne on the page for Thursday, etc. Latte ring on Friday...

Calendars are a reflection of interests and values.

Strive for excellence, not perfection! Lather, rinse, repeat.

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On April 1st, 2008 01:33 am (UTC), (Anonymous) commented:
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Hey, gosh, trying to write out your life. My life changes too much to do that... believe me... I've tried; things are way too spastic for me. Life is good and the changes are supposed to be there; I shall go with the flow :)
I loved the video!!
<3
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On April 1st, 2008 02:00 am (UTC), (Anonymous) commented:
can you PLEASE come to New York????
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On April 1st, 2008 09:06 am (UTC), [info]alatarielsun commented:
Looks like your Tarheels are playing my Jayhawks!! I currently go to Brigham Young University (Stinkin' cougars lost in round one) but I'm from Kansas, and I live about 45 minutes from Lawrence. Plenty of my friends go to KU...so may the best team WIN!! ;)
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On April 2nd, 2008 12:06 am (UTC), (Anonymous) commented:
why did you write that summer????
Hey sarah! I am doing a book talk on your book that summer and i need to know why the author wrote the book i have searched for 2 hours and nothing has come up. so please let me know thanks!!

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On April 2nd, 2008 01:55 am (UTC), [info]deac7613 commented:
Sarah Dessen PLEASE Reply
Hi Sarah Dessen if you respond to this I will get extra credit,in english, which I need, PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Where did you get the idea for Sumner to have so many jobs?
Did YOU PICK THE Jobs randomly so that Haven would run into him or because of another reason?

Is Ashley real, do you have a sister?

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On April 2nd, 2008 01:59 am (UTC), [info]deac7613 commented:
You are probably warped up in time
First of I love your work.
Second go heels!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What about Davidson though, what a great run they made.
It is hard saying all of this just to get your attention so you will respond to my post, so I can get extra-credit.
I really am a Wake fan but my sister is going to UNC next year.
Please respond,
Thank you.
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On April 2nd, 2008 02:00 am (UTC), (Anonymous) commented:
Have you seen this "8 Days a Week" notepad? It covers all 7 days of the week and gives you a "Someday" option too! The video was great- and did you notice that you never said "Ummm"!? I know that's bugged you in the past, and I know how hard it is to stop doing- good for you! Can't wait for Lock and Key!!

http://www.seejanework.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=516&IDCategory=26

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On April 2nd, 2008 12:11 pm (UTC), [info]mallie89 commented:
Hi Sarah!

A bit of exciting Lock and Key news from Australia (I figure you probably already know that Penguin is publishing them, since you are the author and all :P) but I bought my copy today! Just thought I'd jump on here and let you know its available as we speak! :D

Can't wait to read it.. my fingers are itching towards it as we speak!

xx Mallie

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