(Pssst! Me. I loathe them. I mean, how flippin' rude, right? One doesn't simply put the TIME option on the invitation as a guideline... Sheesh. What nerve!)
Ahem... As I was saying, sometimes the real advantage goes to the F.L. party guest:
- They don't feel uncomfortable by being the first ones there (aka they don't feel obligated to start conversation with every. single. guest. who shows up after them
- They get a room FULL of smiles, hugs, and cheery greetings (and maybe a few sloppy, slurry, "How ares yas?" from those who freqented the bar too much already)
- They get to bring more food (and at that time, since everyone has already eaten, it REALLY won't matter if they made it from scratch or bought it at the store on their way to said party)
But... But... I brought... THIS-
Yep. And now, it's all for meeeeeeeee!! Spoon, anyone?
So, what party am I late to, that now you're soooo bummed you totally missed?? Why, it's the
12x12 in 2012 Half-Way There celebration!!!!
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Yep! We made it half-way through the challenge! And, I am proud to say that I have written, and finished SIX mannys! Holy cow!! And I am sooooo lucky to have had my hand held the entire way... In our 12x12 group, we've had more encouragement, success stories, tragedies prayed for, babies born, love spread, stories shared, virtual hugs given, and ideas sparked, than I believe has EVER happened in six months time. I am so PROUD to be a part of this group!
You must see the creative ways that my pals are celebrating! I've seen crosswords, read fantastic parodies of songs, and even listened to a sweet jingle! We've had pictures posted, and glasses clinked... It truly IS a fabulous party!
As for me? I am celebrating by continuing to write... Manny #7 is on its way, and I am THRILLED about it. I won't lie, though, this Bloomin' Onion and deeeelish drink suuuurrree is fabulous on this hot summer evening...
Happy Half-Aversary, my wonderful 12x12ers!! Keep up the great work! What amazing things we have yet to come up with!! I am honored to be standing on this platform with you! And of course, thanks to Julie Hedlund... The very brains behind this whole thing!!!
Six more, y'all!! Let's do this!!
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Congrats! Bloomin' onions are so good!
ReplyDeleteYes, yes they are!! Thanks, Rena!
DeleteHappy half-aversary! I so love the way you summed up the wonderfulness of this group. It goes way beyond writing picture books. If we've accomplished all this from just January to June, think of all that could happen from July to December! Here's to the next six months!
ReplyDeleteSame to you, Beth!! We are so lucky to have this wonderful group!
DeleteI arrived not many ahead of you, Bethany, and since I'm in the Atlantic time zone I was concerned for awhile that I would get here just after the door was closed and locked. But we made it!
ReplyDeleteGood for you for having written six manuscripts! I'm sure you will have several more by the end of 2012. Write on!
WooHoo!! Then we shall party together, and loot the pockets of all those passed out on the floor! Oh wait, did I just say that outloud? Oops! ;) Congrats, Lynn!
DeleteCongrats, to six manuscripts, one on the way AND that your pitch entry was just selected as one of the winners! What a yar so far!
ReplyDeleteThank you SO much, Joanna!!
DeleteCongrats on all your successes this year and winning the pitch contest!
ReplyDeleteAwww, thank you, Tina!!
DeleteYou have had a great year for writing so far! Congratulations on your brand new manuscripts and happy halfway.
ReplyDeleteHappy Half-Aversary to you, Heather!!!
DeleteI really enjoyed your post and LOVED the strawberry dessert! Good luck on the next six months!
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Thanks, Donna! Now get over here and help me eat it! ;) Congratulations on your pitch entry win!!
DeleteSame to you, Bethany. Gotta love the lady bearing giant strawberries--late or not! Good luck with the second half!
ReplyDeleteGood luck to you, too, Dana!! Thanks so much for stopping by!
DeleteLoved your intro! Congrats on your 6 mannys Bethany!!! Yummy celebration btw - I haven't had one of those in soooo long- Enjoy:)
ReplyDeleteYou haven't had a STRAWBERRY??? Or maybe a Bloomin' Onion? If it's a Strawberry, we have 2 seasons a year... Pick when you're coming out, and I'll stuff yo' face!! ;)
DeleteLove you! Congrats on getting this far!
Better late than never, to keep the cliches going! And I LOVE that you've coined us a new term - mannys. Now let's belly up to the bar, shall we? :-)
ReplyDeleteMannys is a far better term than "ms"... Sounds so boring for what they are!
DeleteWhich direction is that bar? I seem to have lost one shoe, and I'm almost sure I'm wearing Beth Stilborn's glasses...
That's why I'm stumbling around with everything blurry! I wondered what had happened... thought I must have come across a book, and took my glasses off to read with the book snuggled up close to my face. Can't have been that I was partying too hard. No, can't have been that... ;-)
DeleteI love the Happy Half-aversary phrase. Had a friend whose anniversary and her son's b'day were the same day so they did a Happy Birth-a-versary. And with great friends late is still welcome - we all know how life gets in the way. Congrats on your 6!
ReplyDeleteLove it! Thanks for stopping by, Laura! :)
DeleteHi Bethany...welcome to the party. :)
ReplyDeleteI commented on the first 24...and then had to deal with wildfires in Colorado Springs and now I am on vacation in Chicago. I had a little time so I decided to start commenting again...but this time from the bottom of the list!
Congrats on the first six months of 12x12...it's amazing, isn't it? And happy writing and best of luck for the second half!
Yikes!! Are you okay?? Those wildfires sure are intense... We have many friends out there on the line fighting that crazy fire. Praying all is well for you, and that you are enjoying Chicago!
DeleteCongrats to you, and many success for the next six!
Love the strawberry dessert that's a great way to join a party! Congrats and nice to meet you!
ReplyDeleteThank you!! Nice to meet you, right back!
DeleteBeing fashionably late means a grand entrance. You definitely made a GRAND ENTRANCE here. Thanks for bringing the HUGE strawberry. What a great way to celebrate your HUGE success. Cheers to another 6!
ReplyDeleteWell, *blushes* thank YOU, Romelle! Cheers to you, and may you have MANY things to celebrate come December 31st!
DeleteMy mannys thank you for giving them a name, too:) And that's one HUGE STRAWBERRY. I would dive face first in and not come out til you dragged me by the soles of my feet. Actually...I'm pretty sure you would join me, right? ...Right?!
ReplyDeleteUmmm... YES! Yes I would! Haha Thanks, Carter! Happy Half-Aversary to you!
DeleteWho said I left the party?!? ;) I like the cake! I will share my LEGO Erik and book with you... ;)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Erik! Sounds fabulous!
DeleteWho said, "Success is 99% showing up."? Was it Einstein? Was it Magic Johnson? Or maybe it was just ME! Anyway, you showed up - on every level, all the way along, so congratulations.
ReplyDeleteWell, thanks! Happy Half-Aversary, and congrats on getting this far!
DeleteYou finished 6 mannys, as in polished? Man you're good! Guess you earned 6 cocktails to go with that onion, but you might want to hit the all-you-can-eat bar first! No doubt this is reason to celebrate and better late than not! What IS that strawberry made of, pray tell?
ReplyDelete"Polished"?? What is this "Polished", you speak of? HA! I have two boys under the age of 6, Julie. I'M barely polished!! ;) I'd say that 3 of them are good enough to submit, but not all of them!
DeleteAnd, I think that the Strawberry is a giant shortcake, type cake! YUM!
So I've read the first and last post. Now off to tackle the middle and catch up on all the fun. Congrats on the manuscripts.
ReplyDeleteThere are SO many!! Good luck, and Happy Half-Aversary!
DeleteI agree Bethany...Julie is the brain behind this whole thing--but ALSO the heart behind it. It took and continues to take heart. Thanks Julie from a grateful new writer.
ReplyDeleteWould have LOVED to have seen the chocolate TUB that strawberry could be dipped into!!!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your half-way mark in 12x12in2012 Picture Book Challenge. Wishing you an even more exciting second half!