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February 16, 2009

Win Wintergirls by Laurie Halse Anderson

I am the space between my thighs, daylight shining through.

Book Cover

Thanks to Penguin, I have 2 Wintergirls ARCs to give away. Shipping is restricted to the US and no PO boxes.

This postcard showed up on PostSecret while I was reading the book. I love a good coincidence.



At first I was going to repeat a "what you ate" requirement. After finishing the book, I decided I had a better idea. Tell me one thing nice you did for yourself, recently, and didn't feel guilty for. If you can't think of one, promise to do something indulgent soon.

To get extra entries, link to this contest, follow my blog, or comment on my review of WINTERGIRLS. It will be posted sometime this week.

The contest ends 2/28 and winners will be announced that night.

ETA: February 22-28 is National Eating Disorder Awareness week.
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82 comments:

  1. sweetmelissa818February 16, 2009 at 11:19 AM

    I bought a ton of books for myself recently and have decided that I don't care if anyone judges me for it! There are worse addictions that I could have!

    I follow your blog!

    I put the link in my contest list! http://to-little-time.blogspot.com/

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  2. Hoarders ExtraordinaireFebruary 16, 2009 at 11:41 AM

    I did my nails, pedicure, facial...etc...was a wonderful treat that I forget to do for myself all the time

    I'm following you

    Marta's Meanderings

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  3. Donna (Bites)February 16, 2009 at 11:51 AM

    I'm buckling down and paying off my debt so I can get my ass out of here. It means, really, no indulgences in the process but in the bigger picture I'll be in California. A much better payoff!

    I already follow your blog and I'll be posting a link in the sidebar of mine.

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  4. donnasFebruary 16, 2009 at 1:25 PM

    I bought myself some books that I had been wanting to read for a while. I had been holding off since before the holidays.

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  5. Ann Diana Dinh,February 16, 2009 at 2:14 PM

    I've been in bed all weekend. On the laptop. Despite how my best friend tells me to go do something, I refuse. Some me time is doing me some good.

    I follow your blog.

    behapppppppy(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  6. Erika PowellFebruary 16, 2009 at 2:37 PM

    I just spent the weekend in VA Beach with some of my oldest friends and for three wonderful days didn't worry about work or bills or anything.

    I am also a follower

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  7. MariFebruary 16, 2009 at 2:40 PM

    I really liked Speak and would love a chance to read this. Already a follower, btw. Can't wait to read the review.

    One thing nice...I have four books in my Amazon cart to purchase!

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  8. UnknownFebruary 16, 2009 at 3:08 PM

    Oooh I saw that postsecret, have you seen this weeks? My two favorites are the one about smoking and the one that says "fu** I love you" or something along those lines. I applied for colleges, at first I was thinking I was going to take a year off but changed my mind

    I already follow you :)

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  9. UnknownFebruary 16, 2009 at 3:56 PM

    I'm going to the bookstore later to treat myself to some new books:)

    bridget3420(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  10. UnknownFebruary 16, 2009 at 3:56 PM

    Follower

    bridget3420(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  11. WrightyFebruary 16, 2009 at 4:26 PM

    Great question! I curled up on the couch and read for hours yesterday and it was wonderful. Ahhh....

    - I'm a follower.
    - I'm adding this to my blog. Thanks!

    www.wrightysreads.blogspot.com
    5wrights1[at]verizon[dot]net

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  12. Michelle KuoFebruary 16, 2009 at 4:29 PM

    Hehe I just ate one and a half Double cheesy bean burritos from Taco Bell! I RARELY eat fast food but oh boy, was that yummy! :)

    Already a follower!
    and you're in my sidebar now.

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  13. UnknownFebruary 16, 2009 at 6:23 PM

    I try to do something nice for myself at least once a month. This month it was new undie sets! No one will see them, but I can't wait to wear them!! Hope it's not TMI!

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  14. Nutz4readingFebruary 16, 2009 at 7:10 PM

    I have bought myself books over the past couple of weeks. People keep telling me I am an addict but I don't care.

    I already follow you blog.

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  15. Diana DangFebruary 16, 2009 at 7:42 PM

    Hm, that's a tough one. Honestly. Well, hopefully I will buy myself a new book soon without feeling bad about it! =)

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  16. Erika PowellFebruary 16, 2009 at 8:37 PM

    I blogged it here
    http://kissmybook.blogspot.com/2009/02/contest-roundup.html

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  17. AndreaFebruary 16, 2009 at 9:25 PM

    My indulgence? Popcorn is my favorite food and I let myself have it for dinner the other night while finishing up a book! I blogged about the contest here:

    http://purplg8r-somanybooks.blogspot.com/2009/02/contests-february-16-2009.html

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  18. Lisa SchenstedFebruary 16, 2009 at 10:13 PM

    Thanks for the contest! It's a great idea to remind ourselves to be sweet to ourselves...thanks for that reminder.

    Something nice I do for myself (at least weekly) is buy a totally indulgent latte - a Caramel White Mocha (with whip cream) to be exact. I know - deeeeeelish!

    I am already a follower.

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  19. valerie2350February 17, 2009 at 1:09 AM

    i baked and ate pumpkin bread :)

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  20. valerie2350February 17, 2009 at 1:09 AM

    follower

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  21. HollyFebruary 17, 2009 at 4:02 AM

    I stopped reading a book that was making me anxious and depressed [difficult for me to admit, and harder to do something about].

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  22. AnonymousFebruary 17, 2009 at 7:57 AM

    I did two things actually. . . I went to a hair and day spa to have my hair done - and I NEVER do this. And then I went to a needlepoint shop and splurged! Bought two new canvases (and they aren't cheap!) but they were on sale :)

    kherbrand(at)comcast(dot)net

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  23. UnknownFebruary 17, 2009 at 10:33 AM

    I got my hair done:)

    nhertel85 AT yahoo DOT com

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  24. UnknownFebruary 17, 2009 at 10:34 AM

    Following your blog.

    nhertel85 AT yahoo DOT com

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  25. AlyceFebruary 17, 2009 at 3:24 PM

    I took a two and a half hour nap on Sunday! :)

    The quote at the top of this post brought back memories. I remember when my older sister was in high school, she said something similar about what it looked like to have a perfect figure. She didn't have an eating disorder, I just thought it was amazing how girls internalize such things.

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  26. AmyFebruary 17, 2009 at 3:34 PM

    i bought myself a bag of hershey kisses for v-day.
    theodoragroger@yahoo.com

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  27. SenfayeFebruary 17, 2009 at 6:26 PM

    I buy myself books all the time!
    I am also a follower.
    -Senfaye :)

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  28. Beth KephartFebruary 18, 2009 at 5:53 AM

    I ate the two brownies that I'd made that did not fit into the bin of brownies I'd baked for my son and his college hallmates. I ate them and did not feel the need to add extra exercise minutes onto the day.

    It was delicious.

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  29. Pamela SFebruary 18, 2009 at 9:20 PM

    I read in bed and then took a nap!!!

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  30. KelseyFebruary 19, 2009 at 8:13 PM

    I took my notebook to a coffee shop and wrote for an hour and a half while sipping a big mocha. I'm a mom of two young kids to that me-time was heavenly, and I didn't feel guilty at all! They were in my husband's very capable hands.

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  31. UnknownFebruary 19, 2009 at 8:26 PM

    I bought myself 2 books on sale at Borders last Saturday...even though I've been trying to cut down on how much money I spend on books.

    I'm following your blog : )

    And it makes me happy you're keeping track of your books read in 2009--I'm doing that too. I have an Excel doc that I'm saving that info in b/c I'm a nerd!

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  32. scott neumyerFebruary 19, 2009 at 8:39 PM

    I pre-ordered a Kindle 2!!

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  33. AnonymousFebruary 19, 2009 at 8:50 PM

    I went home yesterday and finished reading an epic Harry Potter fanfiction I've been reading for ages. I didn't do a single bit of schoolwork and I can't possibly feel bad because this week has had a ridiculously high portion of time spent on school things and I think a one day break is reasonable. Plus, it was really good fanfiction. =D

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  34. UnknownFebruary 19, 2009 at 9:14 PM

    After student teaching today, I came home and took a nap. It was the first nap I've taken in a long time and it was fabulous!

    LiddypooL2(at)aol(dot)com

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  35. annieFebruary 19, 2009 at 9:41 PM

    I made chocolate cupcakes with raspberry frosting--exactly the treat I was looking for!
    Here's the recipe: http://honeyandjam.blogspot.com/2009/02/devils-food-cupcakes-with-raspberry.html

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  36. AnonymousFebruary 19, 2009 at 9:44 PM

    I bought some books this week, in fact, I might have bought too many, but I think I deserved it. Also I'm going to Disneyworld in about three weeks and that's all for me.

    I'm a follower, too. Thanks.
    And I'll add you to my blog roll.

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  37. penrynFebruary 19, 2009 at 9:51 PM

    I decided to take next term off from school, save up money, and travel. Today I turned in the form finalizing it. ^^

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  38. AbbyFebruary 19, 2009 at 10:14 PM

    The only thing that comes to mind is that last night I let myself stay up late playing video games... but I fully plan on spending a chunk of money on books on Saturday, so that'll be an indulgence, too. ;)

    Thanks for the contest!

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  39. AliciaFebruary 19, 2009 at 11:28 PM

    Nice thing: I accepted a job offer for a summer job that I know is a perfect fit, which means I'll need to put my fulltime job search on hold, and with the free time I'll have in May, I plan to finally take myself to Europe on the trip that I never got to take because I was so busy doing the "responsible" thing and always working.

    I came upon your blog today via a post from bookshelves of doom.

    I'll post a link on my blog at http://www.librariYAn.blogspot.com.

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  40. fading_talesFebruary 19, 2009 at 11:38 PM

    I recently went on a long overdue shopping spree. =) Awesome contest!!

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  41. WhitneyFebruary 20, 2009 at 1:12 AM

    I made some delicious Nutella crepes for myself! Yum.

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  42. HeidiFebruary 20, 2009 at 2:52 AM

    My kitty died this Sunday. I had two very stiff drinks...rum and mango juice. It helped a little.

    I found you via bookshelves of doom.

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  43. bibliogrrlFebruary 20, 2009 at 3:10 AM

    I kissed a boy. I didn't worry about what h would think, or what anyone else would think. And IT ALL WORKED OUT. It was pretty great.

    (and it totally felt like high school, too. heh.)

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  44. Abbey ClarkeFebruary 20, 2009 at 10:53 AM

    I sent in my deposit for the college I LOVE but thought I would never be able to afford. :-)

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  45. Maggie StiefvaterFebruary 20, 2009 at 5:50 PM

    I bought the newest Three Days Grace album for myself and have been listening to it for a solid week while my husband rolls his eyes.

    Good times!

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  46. AnonymousFebruary 20, 2009 at 9:44 PM

    Oh man. I would LOVE a copy of Wintergirls, but... I don't live in the U.S. Ah well, guess I'll have to wait 'til it's on shelves. :)

    Glad to have discovered your blog!

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  47. BridgetFebruary 21, 2009 at 8:04 AM

    I've just posted this on Win A Book. I recently went clothes shopping for myself, which I NEVER do. What a treat!

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  48. bermudaonionFebruary 21, 2009 at 8:47 AM

    I treated myself to lunch and a movie yesterday. I'd love to be entered in your contest. milou2ster(at)gmail.com

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  49. dreyFebruary 21, 2009 at 8:55 AM

    I had a massage on Thursday. 80 minutes of bliss! I posted this on my giveaways page.

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  50. dreyFebruary 21, 2009 at 8:56 AM

    & I subscribe on Google Reader

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  51. UnknownFebruary 21, 2009 at 10:38 AM

    I bought myself a book last week since I had a coupon for $5 off! And I only ended up paying $2 for the book! Thanks for entering me

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  52. UnknownFebruary 21, 2009 at 10:39 AM

    I'm a new follower thanks.

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  53. Sage RavenwoodFebruary 21, 2009 at 11:00 AM

    I just started following, does that count for one nice indulgent thing for me *winks*. I went and spulged on the new adult Stephenie Meyers book the "Host" in hard cover. I normally wait for books to come out in paperback (saves space on overflowing bookshelves).
    (Hugs)Indigo

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  54. AnonymousFebruary 21, 2009 at 11:51 AM

    That's a hard one. Guess I would say that I watched an episode of Ghost Whisper last week even though it was a repeat and even my husband reminded me nicely it was a repeat :D but I was looking forward to it all day so I watched it anyway. And didn't feel quilty about it at all.

    BevE
    Merry Weather
    merryweatherbookblog@gmail.com

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  55. Carrie KFebruary 21, 2009 at 3:58 PM

    I am dying to read this! I told my co-workers I'd be in late Monday morning so I can stay up late and watch the Oscars (one of my favorite things in the world) without having to drag myself into work on 3 hours of sleep the next day.

    I blogged about the contest here: http://dogearedandwellread.wordpress.com/2009/02/21/win-an-arc-of-wintergirls/

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  56. AnonymousFebruary 21, 2009 at 6:56 PM

    I recently bought myself a bunch of books, even though the money could have gone to other things. I don't smoke or drink, so I figure I'm owed an addiction. This is one of my favorite authors, so count me in please.

    tiffanyak1986(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  57. Michelle Olsen SasakFebruary 21, 2009 at 8:03 PM

    I took time to blowdry my hair instead of cleaning the house while it air dried :)

    Thanks for the chance to win!

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  58. kalea_kaneFebruary 22, 2009 at 1:14 AM

    I spoiled myself this week by buying (and this sounds odd) some silly socks. This sounds weird, but wearing really crazy socks just makes my outlook better. No one sees them but me.

    Thanks for the chance. :)

    kalea_kane(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  59. kalea_kaneFebruary 22, 2009 at 1:16 AM

    I'm sorry. Forgot to add that I am following you. :)

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  60. Gwendolyn B.February 22, 2009 at 9:09 AM

    I bought myself some long-wished for craft supplies.
    geebee.reads AT gmail DOT com

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  61. Gwendolyn B.February 22, 2009 at 9:11 AM

    I'm a follower!
    geebee.reads AT gmail DOT com

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  62. MelFebruary 22, 2009 at 3:38 PM

    This Saturday I did something new and fun: I went to a hockey game! Today I immersed myself in Marr's Ink Exchange. Why must the weekend end?

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  63. AnonymousFebruary 22, 2009 at 8:23 PM

    I bought myself a new purse.

    Valorie
    morbidromantic@gmail.com

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  64. AnonymousFebruary 22, 2009 at 8:23 PM

    I am a follower!

    Valorie
    morbidromantic@gmail.com

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  65. AnonymousFebruary 22, 2009 at 8:24 PM

    Blogged your contest here:
    http://www.morbid-romantic.net/2009/02/16/book-giveaways-0216-0222/

    Valorie
    morbidromantic@gmail.com

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  66. ShannonFebruary 22, 2009 at 9:43 PM

    Besides buying books, I rarely do anything good for myself. However, after a stressful week with a very sick dog and having to worry about him while at work, I chose to stay home with him while my DH went with a group of friends for lunch and to a car show. It was very heart calming to stay home, read and cuddle with the dog who is feeling much better.

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  67. Dawn M.February 23, 2009 at 2:47 AM

    I got my hair cut & colored. I also bought some new clothes & shoes. :0)

    Thanks!

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  68. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2009 at 4:18 AM

    I spent all day yesterday rereading Stephen King;s Black House.
    traymona[at]aol.com

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  69. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2009 at 11:41 AM

    I have just become a follower, and I think I will be falling in love with your blog, starting with my admiration for your blog's name.

    I went running this morning, and despite the pain of running and the cold winter weather and everything else that there is to dislike about this act, I was happy to be out there, unplugged and having a little bit of time to think and just be completely on my own. (I even blogged about it: http://susanefine.com)

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  70. SerenaFebruary 23, 2009 at 12:26 PM

    I finally replaced my old slippers with the soles I have to stick back inside the fabric. We headed out to LLBean and I got some great suede and fuzzy flippers for my feet. My feet are always cold, but I won't have that problem now.

    Thanks for the giveaway. savvyverseandwit AT gmail DOT com

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  71. SerenaFebruary 23, 2009 at 12:28 PM

    I've commented on your review and I posted the giveaway in my sidebar!

    I'm already a google reader follower.

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  72. MelissaFebruary 23, 2009 at 12:41 PM

    Thanks for a great contest! For my indulgent thing, I camped out on the couch all day yesterday and read!

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  73. darbysclosetFebruary 23, 2009 at 2:17 PM

    A nice thing I did for myself lately is I spent Friday night in my local Borders just browsing and buying with no guilt!!!! The no guilt part is the nice thing ....my husband is out of town and I felt like I owed it to myself to enjoy my Friday night!
    Love the books I purchased as well!!
    Thanks
    Darby
    darbyscloset at yahoo dot com

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  74. darbysclosetFebruary 23, 2009 at 2:22 PM

    I am a follower!
    Thanks
    Darby
    darbyscloset at yahoo dot com

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  75. S. KrishnaFebruary 24, 2009 at 4:57 PM

    I put down a deposit on a summer program I'm doing in Oxford - expensive, but I didn't feel guilty!

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  76. Kat BryanFebruary 25, 2009 at 1:44 AM

    I took the time to read a book cover to cover the same day I got it.

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  77. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2009 at 4:25 PM

    I love looking at pretty things on Etsy, but I usually try to behave and don't buy anything. Last week I got some bad news and was feeling particularly down... so I went ahead and bought the prettiest ring I've been looking at for weeks! It was a little more than I would have spent, but so worth it. :) It arrived in the mail yesterday, and I felt so happy wearing it. It's important to take care of yourself! :)

    Thanks for the chance to win... I love Laurie Halse Anderson!

    writing.meg [at] gmail.com

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  78. scottsgalFebruary 25, 2009 at 9:25 PM

    Can't wait to read this - enter me please. msboatgal at aol dot com

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  79. Meg89February 26, 2009 at 4:45 AM

    I went outfit shopping!

    Thanks for the great giveaway

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  80. ParadoxFebruary 27, 2009 at 9:11 PM

    I just got some new clothes and a haircut!

    paradoxrevealed (at) aim (dot) com

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  81. ParadoxFebruary 27, 2009 at 9:11 PM

    I commented on your Wintergirls review.

    paradoxrevealed (at) aim (dot) com

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  82. ParadoxFebruary 27, 2009 at 9:12 PM

    I am already a follower.

    paradoxrevealed (at) aim (dot) com

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