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I'm baaack, from Chapel Hill
Okay, sorry I've been such a bad blogger this week. I blame it all on a trip to Chapel Hill, which was fantastic fun. Except for a certain Saturday night basketball game. But I'm getting over it. Slowly.
I'm going to paste a few shots from my trip (minus time with my mom and my brothers and my friends, who are all awesome), and then tomorrow we'll choose a winner for last week's contest. There's still time to enter if you do it now. I so want to hear about more shoes!
Before I left, I painted my nails as close to Carolina Blue as possible. But it didn't help.
I met up with some awesome girls at East Regional Library, and Katie shared the shoes she mentioned for Wednesday's contest. V hot.
I went to my high school and took this hallway shot between classes. It looks just the same as in the 90s when I was there. Seriously. Not even new paint!
I did a show at Dirty South Improv, where I read from Violet by Design, and then told stories about my life (which the comedians mocked of, sort of). So much fun!
The blossoms were blooming on campus. I love Carolina spring.
I guess the lot was open on Monday. Wah.
And I got to meet Sarah Dessen. What could be better? She was exceedingly gracious and kind to me, and she gave a completely kickass reading. I met Book Chic there, too! And I ran into David Levithan, who later read at the Chapel Hill Public Library. I haven't picked up his How They Met yet, but after tearing up (and then cracking up) at his reading, I definitely will. Haven't I told you laughter through tears is my favorite emotion?
Happy Tuesday!
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Comments (7)
Hey! This blog refuses to remember my information for some reason. Humph! I wonder if I should be offended? :)
Sounds like you had a fantastic weekend. Love the nails! I don't think I could go back to my old high school without breaking out into a sweat. Too many angsty memories. Heh.
Wish we had blooming blossoms like that here, that's beautiful! Sadly we still have a TON of snow, though it's slowly starting to melt. And if that doesn't deter you, hopefully one day you'll get to do a reading/signing here in Montreal. I would love that!
Thanks for helping me add even MORE books to my amazon wish list. I'm not rich enough to keep up this habit.
Posted by Cat | April 8, 2008 3:43 PM
The blue nails rock! I painted my toes that way for my wedding (something blue) and for the birth of my son.
Posted by PJ Hoover | April 8, 2008 4:19 PM
thanks for puting my feet on the internet
i feel so special
my friends and i were devestated when carolina lost too
but im trying not to think about it much
anyway it was great to see you on thursday
Kelly and i both loved seeing you and we cant wait to see you again sometime
Luv ya
Katie
P.S
CAROLINA RULES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by Katie | April 8, 2008 5:49 PM
*pokes Katie*
I never said that! You're putting words into my mouth! LOL
I'm kidding, it was great seeing you again, Melissa. And my essay looks great(My teacher hasn't seen it yet... EEK)! You really helped me out with your quotes. =)
My sympathy goes out to any Carolina fans. =p
Posted by Kelly Wynne | April 9, 2008 8:39 AM
What a great day! Thanks for sharing.
Posted by keri Mikulski | April 9, 2008 8:47 AM
Aww, that's so cool!
Nail polish is very good at deceiving. I once bought this bottle of what looked like shimmery dark green that turned into this strange diseased-celery looking color.
Your high-school looks scarily like my high school. ;]
Posted by Maria Almeida | April 9, 2008 4:04 PM
melissa,
im sorry the carolina blue nails didnt work out. my nails were crimson that night...
just dropping by to say hello :)
kim from kansas
Posted by Kim | April 16, 2008 6:04 PM