It’s 11:30pm Thursday night as I write this, and I just got home from the Mom 2.0 Summit mixer in Laguna. I’ve spent the last couple of days running around “preparing” (don’t ask, even I have no idea what I did) so I am behind in responding to comments. I’ll catch up on Friday! But, in the meantime, here are some things that made me happy, happy this week.
:: On Monday Mikey announced his candidacy for house chef. Go for it, dude.
:: Are you a fan of the Outlander Series? Perhaps you heard me squeal all over facebook and twitter Tuesday, when it was announced the series is going to be made into a cable series? (!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!) I can’t tell you how excited I am this is happening. For years studios have threatened to make it into a movie, which I thought was a phenomenally bad idea. If you have read the books, you know that they are plot dense historical fiction. To make those books into movies would require cutting away 75% of the story. I said all along that a cable series was the only way to come close to doing these books justice. Thank goodness for Game of Thrones. I believe the success of that show is what made and Outlander series possible. I can’t wait to hear about casting. Anyone you would like to see? Good luck finding that 6’4″ red head, Hollywood.
:: Wednesday greeted me with an incredible view outside my kitchen window. I thought that was fitting, since it was my mom’s and Tiffany’s birthday.
:: I left the house on Thursday and went to Laguna. The mixer was much more intimate than anticipated. It made it impossible for me to hide into the woodwork, but I’m glad I went out even when my weight keeps me from feeling my best right now. (Understatement.) Everyone there was extremely nice, and I met Lisa from Trapped in North Jersey. That’s her in the bottom left photo! (FYI: the Sierra effect on Instagram is great for landscapes and still lifes, but worthless for portraits.)
:: I’m going to spend most of Friday returning the 23984754 articles of clothing and jewelry I bought for the mixer and respond to comments/check out William Morris projects. Do you do that before an event? I go out and buy a million things, because I know whatever I decide to wear when I’m in a store will suddenly look terrible right before I leave the house. The next couple of days are devoted to returning everything I once loved but now hate with a fiery passion.
This weekend I’m going to try and schedule a play date with Andrea so we can discuss the blogger crafting-meetup we are planning. The kids can play while we scheme. And, based on Wednesday’s poll, we should schedule one on the east coast. I’ll share the results next week, but almost half of everyone here lives on the east coast.
I have not read the Outlander series–but it’s now on my list. So excited!
And so glad you attended the mixer–and lived to tell the tale! Now, onto the weekend–may it be quite happy, too . . .
Thanks, Amy. The Outlander series is hard to explain. Even the author admits as much on her site, which is why I linked to it! But it’s good, especially if you are a fan of history.
Yes, thanks for linking to her site. I love how the series came about . . . . just gonna give it a try . . . no big deal . . . :)
Returning things bought for an event – this made me laugh. You know – I am sure not one person saw you and thought “Boy is she fat! Why did she even bother to come?”. (NOT THAT I THINK YOU ARE FAT!!!) Seriously – why do we think people think those things when we don’t think those things about people? And if anyone DID think that I’m pretty sure she is not someone you’d want to know. If anything, they were probably thinking “OMG she is so cute! And so smart and articulate and funny! I hope she doesn’t think I’m stupid.” (Cuz that’s what I would be thinking.)
P.S. I need a head chef please at my house.
That’s what I told myself. Thankfully, I didn’t have to worry about anyone being rude. Quite the opposite, actually. Everyone was incredibly nice! I had a great time.
Happy weekend! Jealous you got to meet Lisa, but glad it went so well. :-) And yes, I’ve totally done the multiple outfit thing. Before attending a wedding where I’d meet many of Cane’s friends, I think I bought 8 different dresses. (Then ended up wearing one I already owned, of course!)
Ah, someone after my own heart. :) And Lisa and I talked about you–we both agreed you have a great blog!
Conan O’Brien? Though I can’t really see him as Jamie.
Yeah, I can’t really picture it, either. :)
A good week all in all. I recognized Lisa…love her blog. Have a great weekend!
She said the same thing about you, Tiff!
It was fabulous to meet you and Andrea! I had a great time. I was terribly nervous but you and Andrea were very easy to talk to (and funny!). I’m glad I went.
I thought your outfit was lovely—as are you :-)
Thanks, Lisa. It was great to meet you, too! See you in August, right? :)
It was great to meet you two, and yes, we both are a bucket of laughs. usually at our own expense I’m afraid sometimes ;)
Bummed that I had to miss it — very busy week. Hoping to save my pennies & attend in May.
Yep, I’m definitely going in May. It’s at the Ritz Carlton (O_O) but I figure what I spend in hotel accommodations will balance out what I’m not paying in airfare. Also, I’m going to convince my husband to come with me with the boys. It should be fun!
I am thinking the 6’4″ bit of yum could be Hugh Jackman.
I can’t argue with that logic. My only concern is the hair dye. I don’t know how anyone is going to pull that off. Have you seen all the youtube videos devoted to casting? I’m not as up on celebrities as I used to be, and there are some really good picks out there!
I did NOT know about the Outlander series, but am very encouraged by the calibre of the person behind it. Hopefully it is as good as Game of Thrones and does the book justice! I also agree that finding the right Jamie will be hard. Probably easier if they are looking for the right man who could carry off a dyed-red head of hair …
Yes, my concerns exactly. I’m pretty sure they won’t make him truly red. It will be an auburn, probably.
I’ve only read the first of the Outlander series, but would you consider Kevin McKidd? He’s only 6′, but he’s 6′ of lovely Scottish redhead.
I believe that’s one of the actors the fans like. There are a bunch fan made casting videos all over youtube.
I’ve waited too long to start The Outlander series and now knowing it’s going to be a tv show has spurred me into action! Cause you simply have to read the books before you watch the tv show (as was the case with Game of Thrones).
I wasn’t able to finish Game of Thrones before it started! I was only 1/3 of the way through book 1. I need to catch up before the second season starts.