(7223,1,'2011-08-14 10:59:09','2011-08-14 17:59:09','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8130017.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-7203\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8130017-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>Have you ever eaten Ethiopian food?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI\'ve been wanting to try it for quite some time now, and this is certainly the year for seizing the day!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nInterestingly, my fair city boasts TWO Ethiopian restaurants about a block away from each other near the university.  Smart move for two reasons: Ethnic food is almost always inexpensive, and college kids are more prone to be adventuresome and open-minded in all things, including food.\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #800000;\"><strong>Two reasons why this Late Bloomie couldn\'t wait to try Ethiopian:</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">1.  No utensils.  You scoop up every morsel with their version of a flatbread.  In other words, YOU PLAY WITH YOUR FOOD/EAT WITH YOUR HANDS!!! YAY!!!</p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8130019.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7211\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8130019-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a></p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">2.  The majority of the menu is vegetarian, along with beef, chicken and lamb stews.  I am super-adventuresome when it comes to veggies and spices.  Not so much when it comes to meats.  No organ meats, snails, or even raw fish for me, thank you very much.</p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">3.  O.k.  So there\'s 3 reasons.  YOU GET SIT ON THE FLOOR WHILE YOU EAT!!!  YAY!!!</p>\r\nMy dining partner:  Captain Adventure, of course.  I invited others along, but no other nibbles.  Hmph.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWith all of this self-imposed buildup, I excitedly entered the restaurant to find no floor seating.  The space included all tables, just like your ordinary American restaurant.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong><span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #800000;\">I felt like a child who\'s balloon just popped.</span></strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCaptain Adventure (the eternal early bird) was already sitting at the table.  I plopped down, leaned in, and whispered, \"Where is the floor seating?\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\"There is no floor seating.  The other one has the floor seating.\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI made my best sad face.  \"It\'s only a block away.\"  I made my best happy face.  \"Do you want to mosey on over to the other one?!\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\"We\'re here.  Let\'s eat.\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI made my best grumpy face.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOh, well.  I\'ll have cherish my memories from last summer when my sister\'s family and I sat on cushions in a Moroccan-themed loft while gnoshing on THE BEST PIZZA IN THE UNIVERSE!  (<strong><a href=\"http://www.thesecretstash.com/index.html\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.thesecretstash.com/index.html</a></strong>)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd...you know...I can always try the other Ethiopian restaurant another time.  I simply missed out on a great blog photo op.  That\'s all.  :-(\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWe ordered the yellow lentils, beef stew, collards, and green beans.  I also talked Captain Adventure into trying the Ethiopian beer.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8130016.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7206\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8130016-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYummy, delish, comfort food!  (Except for the beer, apparently.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIs there Ethiopian food in your fair city?  Are you feeling adventuresome?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Day 321:  Most Exotic Ethnic Food in Town','','inherit','open','open','','7200-revision-19','','','2011-08-14 10:59:09','2011-08-14 17:59:09','',7200,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/14/7200-revision-19/',0,'revision','',0),(7224,1,'2011-08-14 10:59:13','2011-08-14 17:59:13','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8130017.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-7203\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8130017-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>Have you ever eaten Ethiopian food?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI\'ve been wanting to try it for quite some time now, and this is certainly the year for seizing the day!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nInterestingly, my fair city boasts TWO Ethiopian restaurants about a block away from each other near the university.  Smart move for two reasons: Ethnic food is almost always inexpensive, and college kids are more prone to be adventuresome and open-minded in all things, including food.\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #800000;\"><strong>Two reasons why this Late Bloomie couldn\'t wait to try Ethiopian:</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">1.  No utensils.  You scoop up every morsel with their version of a flatbread.  In other words, YOU PLAY WITH YOUR FOOD/EAT WITH YOUR HANDS!!! YAY!!!</p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8130019.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7211\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8130019-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a></p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">2.  The majority of the menu is vegetarian, along with beef, chicken and lamb stews.  I am super-adventuresome when it comes to veggies and spices.  Not so much when it comes to meats.  No organ meats, snails, or even raw fish for me, thank you very much.</p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">3.  O.k.  So there\'s 3 reasons.  YOU GET SIT ON THE FLOOR WHILE YOU EAT!!!  YAY!!!</p>\r\nMy dining partner:  Captain Adventure, of course.  I invited others along, but no other nibbles.  Hmph.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWith all of this self-imposed buildup, I excitedly entered the restaurant to find no floor seating.  The space included all tables, just like your ordinary American restaurant.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong><span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #800000;\">I felt like a child who\'s balloon just popped.</span></strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCaptain Adventure (the eternal early bird) was already sitting at the table.  I plopped down, leaned in, and whispered, \"Where is the floor seating?\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\"There is no floor seating.  The other one has the floor seating.\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI made my best sad face.  \"It\'s only a block away.\"  I made my best happy face.  \"Do you want to mosey on over to the other one?!\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\"We\'re here.  Let\'s eat.\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI made my best grumpy face.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOh, well.  I\'ll have cherish my memories from last summer when my sister\'s family and I sat on cushions in a Moroccan-themed loft while gnoshing on THE BEST PIZZA IN THE UNIVERSE!  (<strong><a href=\"http://www.thesecretstash.com/index.html\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.thesecretstash.com/index.html</a></strong>)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd...you know...I can always try the other Ethiopian restaurant another time.  I simply missed out on a great blog photo op.  That\'s all.  :-(\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWe ordered the yellow lentils, beef stew, collards, and green beans.  I also talked Captain Adventure into trying the Ethiopian beer.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8130016.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7206\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8130016-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYummy, delish, comfort food!  (Except for the beer, apparently.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIs there Ethiopian food in your fair city?  Are you feeling adventuresome?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Day 321:  Most Exotic Ethnic Food in Town','','inherit','open','open','','7200-revision-20','','','2011-08-14 10:59:13','2011-08-14 17:59:13','',7200,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/14/7200-revision-20/',0,'revision','',0),(7225,1,'2011-08-14 11:00:00','2011-08-14 18:00:00','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8130017.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-7203\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8130017-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>Have you ever eaten Ethiopian food?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI\'ve been wanting to try it for quite some time now, and this is certainly the year for seizing the day!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nInterestingly, my fair city boasts TWO Ethiopian restaurants about a block away from each other near the university.  Smart move for two reasons: Ethnic food is almost always inexpensive, and college kids are more prone to be adventuresome and open-minded in all things, including food.\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #800000;\"><strong>Two reasons why this Late Bloomie couldn\'t wait to try Ethiopian:</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">1.  No utensils.  You scoop up every morsel with their version of a flatbread.  In other words, YOU PLAY WITH YOUR FOOD/EAT WITH YOUR HANDS!!! YAY!!!</p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8130019.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7211\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8130019-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a></p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">2.  The majority of the menu is vegetarian, along with beef, chicken and lamb stews.  I am super-adventuresome when it comes to veggies and spices.  Not so much when it comes to meats.  No organ meats, snails, or even raw fish for me, thank you very much.</p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">3.  O.k.  So there\'s 3 reasons.  YOU GET SIT ON THE FLOOR WHILE YOU EAT!!!  YAY!!!</p>\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;\r\nMy dining partner:  Captain Adventure, of course.  I invited others along, but no other nibbles.  Hmph.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWith all of this self-imposed buildup, I excitedly entered the restaurant to find no floor seating.  The space included all tables, just like your ordinary American restaurant.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong><span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #800000;\">I felt like a child who\'s balloon just popped.</span></strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCaptain Adventure (the eternal early bird) was already sitting at the table.  I plopped down, leaned in, and whispered, \"Where is the floor seating?\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\"There is no floor seating.  The other one has the floor seating.\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI made my best sad face.  \"It\'s only a block away.\"  I made my best happy face.  \"Do you want to mosey on over to the other one?!\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\"We\'re here.  Let\'s eat.\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI made my best grumpy face.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOh, well.  I\'ll have cherish my memories from last summer when my sister\'s family and I sat on cushions in a Moroccan-themed loft while gnoshing on THE BEST PIZZA IN THE UNIVERSE!  (<strong><a href=\"http://www.thesecretstash.com/index.html\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.thesecretstash.com/index.html</a></strong>)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd...you know...I can always try the other Ethiopian restaurant another time.  I simply missed out on a great blog photo op.  That\'s all.  :-(\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWe ordered the yellow lentils, beef stew, collards, and green beans.  I also talked Captain Adventure into trying the Ethiopian beer.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8130016.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7206\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8130016-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYummy, delish, comfort food!  (Except for the beer, apparently.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIs there Ethiopian food in your fair city?  Are you feeling adventuresome?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Day 321:  Most Exotic Ethnic Food in Town','','inherit','open','open','','7200-revision-21','','','2011-08-14 11:00:00','2011-08-14 18:00:00','',7200,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/14/7200-revision-21/',0,'revision','',0),(7226,1,'2011-08-14 11:01:01','2011-08-14 18:01:01','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8130017.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-7203\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8130017-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>Have you ever eaten Ethiopian food?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI\'ve been wanting to try it for quite some time now, and this is certainly the year for seizing the day!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nInterestingly, my fair city boasts TWO Ethiopian restaurants about a block away from each other near the university.  Smart move for two reasons: Ethnic food is almost always inexpensive, and college kids are more prone to be adventuresome and open-minded in all things, including food.\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #800000;\"><strong>Two reasons why this Late Bloomie couldn\'t wait to try Ethiopian:</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">1.  No utensils.  You scoop up every morsel with their version of a flatbread.  In other words, YOU PLAY WITH YOUR FOOD/EAT WITH YOUR HANDS!!! YAY!!!</p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8130019.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7211\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8130019-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a></p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">2.  The majority of the menu is vegetarian, along with beef, chicken and lamb stews.  I am super-adventuresome when it comes to veggies and spices.  Not so much when it comes to meats.  No organ meats, snails, or even raw fish for me, thank you very much.</p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">3.  O.k.  So there\'s 3 reasons.  YOU GET SIT ON THE FLOOR WHILE YOU EAT!!!  YAY!!!</p>\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;\r\nMy dining partner:  Captain Adventure, of course.  I invited others along, but no other nibbles.  Hmph.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWith all of this self-imposed buildup, I excitedly entered the restaurant to find no floor seating.  The space included all tables, just like your ordinary American restaurant.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong><span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #800000;\">I felt like a child who\'s balloon just popped.</span></strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCaptain Adventure (the eternal early bird) was already sitting at the table.  I plopped down, leaned in, and whispered, \"Where is the floor seating?\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\"There is no floor seating.  The other one has the floor seating.\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI made my best sad face.  \"It\'s only a block away.\"  I made my best happy face.  \"Do you want to mosey on over to the other one?!\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\"We\'re here.  Let\'s eat.\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI made my best grumpy face.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOh, well.  I\'ll have cherish my memories from last summer when my sister\'s family and I sat on cushions in a Moroccan-themed loft while gnoshing on THE BEST PIZZA IN THE UNIVERSE!  (<strong><a href=\"http://www.thesecretstash.com/index.html\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.thesecretstash.com/index.html</a></strong>)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd...you know...I can always try the other Ethiopian restaurant another time.  I simply missed out on a great blog photo op.  That\'s all.  :-(\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWe ordered the yellow lentils, beef stew, collards, and green beans.  I also talked Captain Adventure into trying the Ethiopian beer.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8130016.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7206\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8130016-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYummy, delish, comfort food!  (Except for the beer, apparently.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIs there Ethiopian food in your fair city?  Are you feeling adventuresome?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Day 321:  Most Exotic Ethnic Food in Town','','inherit','open','open','','7200-revision-22','','','2011-08-14 11:01:01','2011-08-14 18:01:01','',7200,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/14/7200-revision-22/',0,'revision','',0),(7227,1,'2011-08-16 01:11:21','2011-08-16 08:11:21','[caption id=\"attachment_7235\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"225\" caption=\"If only I read p. 19 when this first arrived months ago. If only...\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8140033.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7235\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8140033-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nI don\'t mean to panic, but...\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: large; color: #ff0000;\"><strong>IS THERE A DOCTOR IN THE HOUSE?!?!</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThat was my first thought when I dove into my Traveler\'s Handbook for Italy on Day 322.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI set aside the afternoon to leisurely look through books on Italy that my neighbor lent to me a couple of months ago.  The problem is that 365 day project bloggers don\'t have time to plan Italian vacations.  Thank HEAVEN I had the foresight of talking my cousins into an organized cycling tour.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis is all good.  Because I am a planner by nature.  And this 365 project forces encourages me to walk the walk and truly carpe diem every step of the way.  Just as I promised on Day 1.  How about THAT for a valuable life exercise/growing experience?  I love it when I accidentally stumble upon something powerful.  :-D\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI tried to remember this when I quickly grew overwhelmed with my pile of my books.  I sorted the essential from the non-essential.  What must I read NOW regarding Italy?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7233\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8140017-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTraveler\'s Handbook from tour company and What to Pack books to help me know what I need for a foreign country.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYes, people.  Outside of the continental U S of A, I have been to Hawaii, the Bahamas and Canada.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSee?  I am not kidding about this whole Late Bloomer thing!  I am visiting Europe for the first time at 41!  (We\'re already talking about Spain for next summer.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI AM ALSO IN A PANIC AND NEED YOUR HELP!!!!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #800000; font-size: medium;\"><strong>I LEAVE IN 24 DAYS AND I\'VE BEEN CARPE DIEMING SO MUCH THAT I\'VE DONE NOTHING TO PREPARE FOR ITALY!!!!!</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI was only a few pages into the Traveler\'s Handbook when I was reminded that I need shots.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCrap.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIt\'s been more than 10 years since my tetanus shot.  Crap, crap, crap.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd technically, you\'re supposed to get it 4-6 weeks prior.  Crap, crap, crap, crap, crap, crap.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI\'ll be fine.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(Side note:  Do your homework and don\'t listen to pharmacists, peeps!  If I had, I would be getting measles/mumps/rubella and pertussis (mixed in with the tetanus) WHEN I DON\'T NEED THEM!!!!  Thank you, THANK you, THANK YOU to whomever taught me to THINK FOR MYSELF AND RESEARCH!!!!!)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nO.k.  That\'s all I have for now.  I need to get back to reading my bloody handbook.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n*****\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhat words of advice would you give to an overextended bloggess who has 24 DAYS before she departs on her Italian adventure?  Be gentle.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8140028.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7236\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8140028-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>','Day 322:  Italy Crash Course','','publish','open','open','','day-322-italy-crash-course','','','2011-08-15 21:21:26','2011-08-16 04:21:26','',0,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?p=7227',0,'post','',6),(7228,1,'2011-08-15 15:53:30','2011-08-15 22:53:30','<br />\n','Day 322:  Italian Immersion ','','inherit','open','open','','7227-revision','','','2011-08-15 15:53:30','2011-08-15 22:53:30','',7227,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/15/7227-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(7230,1,'2011-08-15 15:54:58','2011-08-15 22:54:58','I don\'t mean to panic, but IS THERE A DOCTOR IN THE HOUSE?!?!','Day 322:  Italian Immersion ','','inherit','open','open','','7227-revision-3','','','2011-08-15 15:54:58','2011-08-15 22:54:58','',7227,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/15/7227-revision-3/',0,'revision','',0),(7231,1,'2011-08-15 15:55:10','2011-08-15 22:55:10','I don\'t mean to panic, but... 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 :-D\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI tried to remember this when I quickly grew overwhelmed with my pile of my books.  I sorted the essential from the non-essential.  What must I read NOW regarding Italy?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nTraveler\'s Handbook from Tour Company and books to help me know what to pack for a foreign country.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nYes, people.  Outside of the continental U S of A, I have been to Hawaii, the Bahamas and America Junior aka Canada.  (Tamara and Stacey, I am so sorry, but when Homer Simpson came out with that, I just thought it was <em>hilarious</em>!  I hope that you still love me.)\n\n&nbsp;\n\n(By the way, CANADA ROCKS!  I took my heart with me from San Francisco, but then left it in Vancouver.  Truly.)\n\n&nbsp;\n\n(Moving right along...)\n\n&nbsp;\n\nSee?  I really AM a Late Bloomer!  I am visiting Europe for the first time at 41!  (We\'re already talking about Spain for next summer.)\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI AM ALSO IN A PANIC AND NEED YOUR HELP!!!!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI LEAVE IN 24 DAYS AND I\'VE BEEN CARPE DIEMING SO MUCH THAT I\'VE DONE NOTHING FOR ITALY!!!!!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI was only a few pages into the Traveler\'s Handbook when I was reminded that I need shots.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nCrap.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nIt\'s been more than 10 years since my Tetanus shot.  Crap, crap, crap.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnd technically, you\'re supposed to get it 4-6 weeks prior.  Crap, crap, crap, crap, crap, crap.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI\'ll be fine.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n(Side note:  Do your homework and don\'t listen to pharmacists, peeps!  If I had, I would be getting Measles/Mumps/Rubella and Pertussis WHEN I DON\'T NEED THEM!!!!  Thank you, THANK you, THANK YOU for whomever in my life taught me to THINK FOR MYSELF AND RESEARCH!!!!!)\n\n&nbsp;\n\nO.k.  That\'s all I have for now.  I need to get back to reading my bloody handbook.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n*****\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWhat words of advice would you give to an overextended bloggess who has 24 DAYS before she departs on her Italian adventure?  Be gentle.','Day 322:  Italian Immersion ','','inherit','open','open','','7227-revision-5','','','2011-08-15 19:20:03','2011-08-16 02:20:03','',7227,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/15/7227-revision-5/',0,'revision','',0),(7235,1,'2011-08-15 20:32:22','2011-08-16 03:32:22','','OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA','If only I read p. 19 when this first arrived months ago.  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If only...\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8140033.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7235\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8140033-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>[/caption]\n\nI don\'t mean to panic, but...\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-size: large; color: #ff0000;\"><strong>IS THERE A DOCTOR IN THE HOUSE?!?!</strong></span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThat was my first thought when I dove into my Traveler\'s Handbook for Italy on Day 322.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI set aside the afternoon to leisurely look through books on Italy that my neighbor lent to me a couple of months ago.  The problem is that 365 day project bloggers don\'t have time to plan Italian vacations.  Thank HEAVEN I had the foresight of talking my cousins into an organized cycling tour.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThis is all good.  Because I am a planner by nature.  And this 365 project forces encourages me to walk the walk and truly carpe diem every step of the way.  Just as I promised on Day 1.  How about THAT for a valuable life exercise/growing experience?  I love it when I accidentally stumble upon something powerful.  :-D\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI tried to remember this when I quickly grew overwhelmed with my pile of my books.  I sorted the essential from the non-essential.  What must I read NOW regarding Italy?\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7233\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8140017-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\nTraveler\'s Handbook from tour company and What to Pack books to help me know what I need for a foreign country.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nYes, people.  Outside of the continental U S of A, I have been to Hawaii, the Bahamas and Canada.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nSee?  I am not kidding about this whole Late Bloomer thing!  I am visiting Europe for the first time at 41!  (We\'re already talking about Spain for next summer.)\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI AM ALSO IN A PANIC AND NEED YOUR HELP!!!!\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #800000;\"><strong>I LEAVE IN 24 DAYS AND I\'VE BEEN CARPE DIEMING SO MUCH THAT I\'VE DONE NOTHING FOR ITALY!!!!!</strong></span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI was only a few pages into the Traveler\'s Handbook when I was reminded that I need shots.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nCrap.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nIt\'s been more than 10 years since my tetanus shot.  Crap, crap, crap.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnd technically, you\'re supposed to get it 4-6 weeks prior.  Crap, crap, crap, crap, crap, crap.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI\'ll be fine.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n(Side note:  Do your homework and don\'t listen to pharmacists, peeps!  If I had, I would be getting measles/mumps/rubella and pertussis (mixed in with the tetanus) WHEN I DON\'T NEED THEM!!!!  Thank you, THANK you, THANK YOU to whomever taught me to THINK FOR MYSELF AND RESEARCH!!!!!)\n\n&nbsp;\n\nO.k.  That\'s all I have for now.  I need to get back to reading my bloody handbook.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n*****\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWhat words of advice would you give to an overextended bloggess who has 24 DAYS before she departs on her Italian adventure?  Be gentle.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8140028.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7236\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8140028-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>','Day 322:  Italian Immersion ','','inherit','open','open','','7227-revision-6','','','2011-08-15 20:35:33','2011-08-16 03:35:33','',7227,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/15/7227-revision-6/',0,'revision','',0),(7238,1,'2011-08-15 21:21:31','2011-08-16 04:21:31','[caption id=\"attachment_7235\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"225\" caption=\"If only I read p. 19 when this first arrived months ago. If only...\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8140033.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7235\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8140033-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nI don\'t mean to panic, but...\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: large; color: #ff0000;\"><strong>IS THERE A DOCTOR IN THE HOUSE?!?!</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThat was my first thought when I dove into my Traveler\'s Handbook for Italy on Day 322.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI set aside the afternoon to leisurely look through books on Italy that my neighbor lent to me a couple of months ago.  The problem is that 365 day project bloggers don\'t have time to plan Italian vacations.  Thank HEAVEN I had the foresight of talking my cousins into an organized cycling tour.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis is all good.  Because I am a planner by nature.  And this 365 project forces encourages me to walk the walk and truly carpe diem every step of the way.  Just as I promised on Day 1.  How about THAT for a valuable life exercise/growing experience?  I love it when I accidentally stumble upon something powerful.  :-D\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI tried to remember this when I quickly grew overwhelmed with my pile of my books.  I sorted the essential from the non-essential.  What must I read NOW regarding Italy?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7233\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8140017-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTraveler\'s Handbook from tour company and What to Pack books to help me know what I need for a foreign country.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYes, people.  Outside of the continental U S of A, I have been to Hawaii, the Bahamas and Canada.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSee?  I am not kidding about this whole Late Bloomer thing!  I am visiting Europe for the first time at 41!  (We\'re already talking about Spain for next summer.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI AM ALSO IN A PANIC AND NEED YOUR HELP!!!!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #800000; font-size: medium;\"><strong>I LEAVE IN 24 DAYS AND I\'VE BEEN CARPE DIEMING SO MUCH THAT I\'VE DONE NOTHING TO PREPARE FOR ITALY!!!!!</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI was only a few pages into the Traveler\'s Handbook when I was reminded that I need shots.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCrap.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIt\'s been more than 10 years since my tetanus shot.  Crap, crap, crap.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd technically, you\'re supposed to get it 4-6 weeks prior.  Crap, crap, crap, crap, crap, crap.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI\'ll be fine.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(Side note:  Do your homework and don\'t listen to pharmacists, peeps!  If I had, I would be getting measles/mumps/rubella and pertussis (mixed in with the tetanus) WHEN I DON\'T NEED THEM!!!!  Thank you, THANK you, THANK YOU to whomever taught me to THINK FOR MYSELF AND RESEARCH!!!!!)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nO.k.  That\'s all I have for now.  I need to get back to reading my bloody handbook.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n*****\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhat words of advice would you give to an overextended bloggess who has 24 DAYS before she departs on her Italian adventure?  Be gentle.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8140028.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7236\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8140028-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>','Day 322:  Italy Crash Course','','inherit','open','open','','7227-autosave','','','2011-08-15 21:21:31','2011-08-16 04:21:31','',7227,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/15/7227-autosave/',0,'revision','',0),(7239,1,'2011-08-15 20:37:11','2011-08-16 03:37:11','[caption id=\"attachment_7235\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"225\" caption=\"If only I read p. 19 when this first arrived months ago. If only...\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8140033.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7235\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8140033-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nI don\'t mean to panic, but...\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: large; color: #ff0000;\"><strong>IS THERE A DOCTOR IN THE HOUSE?!?!</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThat was my first thought when I dove into my Traveler\'s Handbook for Italy on Day 322.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI set aside the afternoon to leisurely look through books on Italy that my neighbor lent to me a couple of months ago.  The problem is that 365 day project bloggers don\'t have time to plan Italian vacations.  Thank HEAVEN I had the foresight of talking my cousins into an organized cycling tour.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis is all good.  Because I am a planner by nature.  And this 365 project forces encourages me to walk the walk and truly carpe diem every step of the way.  Just as I promised on Day 1.  How about THAT for a valuable life exercise/growing experience?  I love it when I accidentally stumble upon something powerful.  :-D\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI tried to remember this when I quickly grew overwhelmed with my pile of my books.  I sorted the essential from the non-essential.  What must I read NOW regarding Italy?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7233\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8140017-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTraveler\'s Handbook from tour company and What to Pack books to help me know what I need for a foreign country.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYes, people.  Outside of the continental U S of A, I have been to Hawaii, the Bahamas and Canada.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSee?  I am not kidding about this whole Late Bloomer thing!  I am visiting Europe for the first time at 41!  (We\'re already talking about Spain for next summer.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI AM ALSO IN A PANIC AND NEED YOUR HELP!!!!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #800000; font-size: medium;\"><strong>I LEAVE IN 24 DAYS AND I\'VE BEEN CARPE DIEMING SO MUCH THAT I\'VE DONE NOTHING TO PREPARE FOR ITALY!!!!!</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI was only a few pages into the Traveler\'s Handbook when I was reminded that I need shots.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCrap.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIt\'s been more than 10 years since my tetanus shot.  Crap, crap, crap.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd technically, you\'re supposed to get it 4-6 weeks prior.  Crap, crap, crap, crap, crap, crap.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI\'ll be fine.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(Side note:  Do your homework and don\'t listen to pharmacists, peeps!  If I had, I would be getting measles/mumps/rubella and pertussis (mixed in with the tetanus) WHEN I DON\'T NEED THEM!!!!  Thank you, THANK you, THANK YOU to whomever taught me to THINK FOR MYSELF AND RESEARCH!!!!!)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nO.k.  That\'s all I have for now.  I need to get back to reading my bloody handbook.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n*****\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhat words of advice would you give to an overextended bloggess who has 24 DAYS before she departs on her Italian adventure?  Be gentle.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8140028.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7236\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8140028-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>','Day 322:  Italian Immersion ','','inherit','open','open','','7227-revision-7','','','2011-08-15 20:37:11','2011-08-16 03:37:11','',7227,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/15/7227-revision-7/',0,'revision','',0),(7240,1,'2011-08-15 20:39:49','2011-08-16 03:39:49','[caption id=\"attachment_7235\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"225\" caption=\"If only I read p. 19 when this first arrived months ago. If only...\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8140033.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7235\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8140033-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nI don\'t mean to panic, but...\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: large; color: #ff0000;\"><strong>IS THERE A DOCTOR IN THE HOUSE?!?!</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThat was my first thought when I dove into my Traveler\'s Handbook for Italy on Day 322.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI set aside the afternoon to leisurely look through books on Italy that my neighbor lent to me a couple of months ago.  The problem is that 365 day project bloggers don\'t have time to plan Italian vacations.  Thank HEAVEN I had the foresight of talking my cousins into an organized cycling tour.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis is all good.  Because I am a planner by nature.  And this 365 project forces encourages me to walk the walk and truly carpe diem every step of the way.  Just as I promised on Day 1.  How about THAT for a valuable life exercise/growing experience?  I love it when I accidentally stumble upon something powerful.  :-D\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI tried to remember this when I quickly grew overwhelmed with my pile of my books.  I sorted the essential from the non-essential.  What must I read NOW regarding Italy?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7233\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8140017-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTraveler\'s Handbook from tour company and What to Pack books to help me know what I need for a foreign country.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYes, people.  Outside of the continental U S of A, I have been to Hawaii, the Bahamas and Canada.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSee?  I am not kidding about this whole Late Bloomer thing!  I am visiting Europe for the first time at 41!  (We\'re already talking about Spain for next summer.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI AM ALSO IN A PANIC AND NEED YOUR HELP!!!!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #800000; font-size: medium;\"><strong>I LEAVE IN 24 DAYS AND I\'VE BEEN CARPE DIEMING SO MUCH THAT I\'VE DONE NOTHING TO PREPARE FOR ITALY!!!!!</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI was only a few pages into the Traveler\'s Handbook when I was reminded that I need shots.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCrap.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIt\'s been more than 10 years since my tetanus shot.  Crap, crap, crap.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd technically, you\'re supposed to get it 4-6 weeks prior.  Crap, crap, crap, crap, crap, crap.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI\'ll be fine.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(Side note:  Do your homework and don\'t listen to pharmacists, peeps!  If I had, I would be getting measles/mumps/rubella and pertussis (mixed in with the tetanus) WHEN I DON\'T NEED THEM!!!!  Thank you, THANK you, THANK YOU to whomever taught me to THINK FOR MYSELF AND RESEARCH!!!!!)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nO.k.  That\'s all I have for now.  I need to get back to reading my bloody handbook.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n*****\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhat words of advice would you give to an overextended bloggess who has 24 DAYS before she departs on her Italian adventure?  Be gentle.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8140028.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7236\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8140028-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>','Day 322:  Italian Immersion ','','inherit','open','open','','7227-revision-8','','','2011-08-15 20:39:49','2011-08-16 03:39:49','',7227,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/15/7227-revision-8/',0,'revision','',0),(7241,1,'2011-08-15 21:20:44','2011-08-16 04:20:44','[caption id=\"attachment_7235\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"225\" caption=\"If only I read p. 19 when this first arrived months ago. If only...\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8140033.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7235\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8140033-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nI don\'t mean to panic, but...\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: large; color: #ff0000;\"><strong>IS THERE A DOCTOR IN THE HOUSE?!?!</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThat was my first thought when I dove into my Traveler\'s Handbook for Italy on Day 322.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI set aside the afternoon to leisurely look through books on Italy that my neighbor lent to me a couple of months ago.  The problem is that 365 day project bloggers don\'t have time to plan Italian vacations.  Thank HEAVEN I had the foresight of talking my cousins into an organized cycling tour.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis is all good.  Because I am a planner by nature.  And this 365 project forces encourages me to walk the walk and truly carpe diem every step of the way.  Just as I promised on Day 1.  How about THAT for a valuable life exercise/growing experience?  I love it when I accidentally stumble upon something powerful.  :-D\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI tried to remember this when I quickly grew overwhelmed with my pile of my books.  I sorted the essential from the non-essential.  What must I read NOW regarding Italy?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7233\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8140017-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTraveler\'s Handbook from tour company and What to Pack books to help me know what I need for a foreign country.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYes, people.  Outside of the continental U S of A, I have been to Hawaii, the Bahamas and Canada.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSee?  I am not kidding about this whole Late Bloomer thing!  I am visiting Europe for the first time at 41!  (We\'re already talking about Spain for next summer.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI AM ALSO IN A PANIC AND NEED YOUR HELP!!!!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #800000; font-size: medium;\"><strong>I LEAVE IN 24 DAYS AND I\'VE BEEN CARPE DIEMING SO MUCH THAT I\'VE DONE NOTHING TO PREPARE FOR ITALY!!!!!</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI was only a few pages into the Traveler\'s Handbook when I was reminded that I need shots.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCrap.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIt\'s been more than 10 years since my tetanus shot.  Crap, crap, crap.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd technically, you\'re supposed to get it 4-6 weeks prior.  Crap, crap, crap, crap, crap, crap.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI\'ll be fine.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(Side note:  Do your homework and don\'t listen to pharmacists, peeps!  If I had, I would be getting measles/mumps/rubella and pertussis (mixed in with the tetanus) WHEN I DON\'T NEED THEM!!!!  Thank you, THANK you, THANK YOU to whomever taught me to THINK FOR MYSELF AND RESEARCH!!!!!)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nO.k.  That\'s all I have for now.  I need to get back to reading my bloody handbook.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n*****\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhat words of advice would you give to an overextended bloggess who has 24 DAYS before she departs on her Italian adventure?  Be gentle.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8140028.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7236\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8140028-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>','Day 322:  Italy Crash Course','','inherit','open','open','','7227-revision-9','','','2011-08-15 21:20:44','2011-08-16 04:20:44','',7227,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/15/7227-revision-9/',0,'revision','',0),(7243,1,'2011-08-16 21:31:39','2011-08-17 04:31:39','','41R0-Kbxc-L._SS500_','','inherit','open','open','','41r0-kbxc-l-_ss500_','','','2011-08-16 21:31:39','2011-08-17 04:31:39','',7242,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/41R0-Kbxc-L._SS500_.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(7244,1,'2011-08-16 21:32:29','2011-08-17 04:32:29','<a href=\"http://www.amazon.com/Drive-Time-Italian-All-Audio-Courses/dp/1400021839\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-7243\" title=\"41R0-Kbxc-L._SS500_\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/41R0-Kbxc-L._SS500_-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" /></a>I leave for Italy in 23 days, and I don\'t know any Italian.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nExcept for \"Bella\" which means \"most adorable dog on the planet\".\n\n&nbsp;\n\nO.k., o.k.  I also know the really important words such as latte, cappuccino, spaghetti, and gelato.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nMy \"plan\" was to study through the Rosetta Stone or similar course and arrive in Italy as a respectful, Italian-speaking American.  I\'m visiting their country, and I should speak the bloody language!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI shared what happened with my \"plans\" yesterday.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nFongool!  (I know that one from <em>Grease</em>.)\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThis leads me to a crash course in Italian.  I\'m listening and learning while driving.  (Please note that I am not looking at the accompanying book for \"visual learners\" while driving.  I have no intention of taking this crash course literally.)\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI also discovered that listening and learning during my most boring chore -- dishes.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nNext:  listening/learning during laundry.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI already know about a dozen words.  Mr. New Male Team Member (who taught in Italy for a year) was impressed.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI CAN do this!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI WILL be a thoughtful world traveler in 23 days!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI MUST!\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;','Day 323:  Drive Time/Dish Time Italian','','inherit','open','open','','7242-revision','','','2011-08-16 21:32:29','2011-08-17 04:32:29','',7242,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/16/7242-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(7245,1,'2011-08-16 21:33:00','2011-08-17 04:33:00','<a href=\"http://www.amazon.com/Drive-Time-Italian-All-Audio-Courses/dp/1400021839\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-7243\" title=\"41R0-Kbxc-L._SS500_\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/41R0-Kbxc-L._SS500_-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" /></a>I leave for Italy in 23 days, and I don\'t know any Italian.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nExcept for \"Bella\" which means \"most adorable dog on the planet\".\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nO.k., o.k.  I also know the really important words such as latte, cappuccino, spaghetti, and gelato.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMy \"plan\" was to study through the Rosetta Stone or similar course and arrive in Italy as a respectful, Italian-speaking American.  I\'m visiting their country, and I should speak the bloody language!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI shared what happened with my \"plans\" yesterday.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFongool!  (I know that one from <em>Grease</em>.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis leads me to a crash course in Italian.  I\'m listening and learning while driving.  (Please note that I am not looking at the accompanying book for \"visual learners\" while driving.  I have no intention of taking this crash course literally.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI also discovered that listening and learning during my most boring chore -- dishes.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nNext:  listening/learning during laundry.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI already know about a dozen words.  Mr. New Male Team Member (who taught in Italy for a year) was impressed.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI CAN do this!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI WILL be a thoughtful world traveler in 23 days!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI MUST!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Day 323:  Drive Time/Dish Time Italian','','inherit','open','open','','7242-revision-2','','','2011-08-16 21:33:00','2011-08-17 04:33:00','',7242,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/16/7242-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(7246,1,'2011-08-16 21:33:27','2011-08-17 04:33:27','<a href=\"http://www.amazon.com/Drive-Time-Italian-All-Audio-Courses/dp/1400021839\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-7243\" title=\"41R0-Kbxc-L._SS500_\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/41R0-Kbxc-L._SS500_-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" /></a>I leave for Italy in 23 days, and I don\'t know any Italian.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nExcept for \"Bella\" which means \"most adorable dog on the planet\".\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nO.k., o.k.  I also know the really important words such as latte, cappuccino, spaghetti, and gelato.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMy \"plan\" was to study through the Rosetta Stone or similar course and arrive in Italy as a respectful, Italian-speaking American.  I\'m visiting their country, and I should speak the bloody language!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI shared what happened with my \"plans\" yesterday.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFongool!  (I know that one from <em>Grease</em>.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis leads me to a crash course in Italian.  I\'m listening and learning while driving.  (Please note that I am not looking at the accompanying book for \"visual learners\" while driving.  I have no intention of taking this crash course literally.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI also discovered that listening and learning during my most boring chore -- dishes.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nNext:  listening/learning during laundry.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI already know about a dozen words.  Mr. New Male Team Member (who taught in Italy for a year) was impressed.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI CAN do this!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI WILL be a thoughtful world traveler in 23 days!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI MUST!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Day 323:  Drive Time/Dish Time Italian','','inherit','open','open','','7242-revision-3','','','2011-08-16 21:33:27','2011-08-17 04:33:27','',7242,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/16/7242-revision-3/',0,'revision','',0),(7247,1,'2011-08-16 21:46:07','2011-08-17 04:46:07','<a href=\"http://www.amazon.com/Drive-Time-Italian-All-Audio-Courses/dp/1400021839\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-7243\" title=\"41R0-Kbxc-L._SS500_\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/41R0-Kbxc-L._SS500_-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" /></a>I leave for Italy in 23 days, and I don\'t know any Italian.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nExcept for \"Bella\" which means \"most adorable dog on the planet\".\n\n&nbsp;\n\nO.k., o.k.  I also know the really important words such as latte, cappuccino, spaghetti, and gelato.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nMy \"plan\" was to study through the Rosetta Stone or similar course and arrive in Italy as a respectful, Italian-speaking American.  I\'m visiting their country, and I should speak the bloody language!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI shared what happened with my \"plans\" yesterday.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nFongool!  (I know that one from <em>Grease</em>.)\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThis leads me to a crash course in Italian.  I\'m listening and learning while driving.  (Please note that I am not looking at the accompanying book for \"visual learners\" while driving.  I have no intention of taking this crash course literally.)\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI also had the ingenious idea of listening and learning during my most boring chore -- dishes.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nNext:  listening/learning during laundry.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI already know about a dozen words.  Mr. New Male Team Member (who taught in Italy for a year) was impressed.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI CAN do this!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI MUST be a thoughtful world traveler in 23 days!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI WILL!\n\n&nbsp;\n\n*****\n\n&nbsp;\n\nDo you speak Italian?  Please share most important words and phrases in the comment section.','Day 323:  Drive Time/Dish Time Italian','','inherit','open','open','','7242-autosave','','','2011-08-16 21:46:07','2011-08-17 04:46:07','',7242,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/16/7242-autosave/',0,'revision','',0),(7248,1,'2011-08-16 21:33:34','2011-08-17 04:33:34','<a href=\"http://www.amazon.com/Drive-Time-Italian-All-Audio-Courses/dp/1400021839\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-7243\" title=\"41R0-Kbxc-L._SS500_\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/41R0-Kbxc-L._SS500_-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" /></a>I leave for Italy in 23 days, and I don\'t know any Italian.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nExcept for \"Bella\" which means \"most adorable dog on the planet\".\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nO.k., o.k.  I also know the really important words such as latte, cappuccino, spaghetti, and gelato.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMy \"plan\" was to study through the Rosetta Stone or similar course and arrive in Italy as a respectful, Italian-speaking American.  I\'m visiting their country, and I should speak the bloody language!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI shared what happened with my \"plans\" yesterday.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFongool!  (I know that one from <em>Grease</em>.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis leads me to a crash course in Italian.  I\'m listening and learning while driving.  (Please note that I am not looking at the accompanying book for \"visual learners\" while driving.  I have no intention of taking this crash course literally.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI also discovered that listening and learning during my most boring chore -- dishes.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nNext:  listening/learning during laundry.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI already know about a dozen words.  Mr. New Male Team Member (who taught in Italy for a year) was impressed.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI CAN do this!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI WILL be a thoughtful world traveler in 23 days!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI MUST!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Day 323:  Drive Time/Dish Time Italian','','inherit','open','open','','7242-revision-4','','','2011-08-16 21:33:34','2011-08-17 04:33:34','',7242,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/16/7242-revision-4/',0,'revision','',0),(7334,1,'2011-08-24 17:20:41','2011-08-25 00:20:41','I\'ve never wanted to try Skype.  I prefer old-fashioned phone talking while reclining on my couch or while doing the dishes.  (I\'m a notorious multi-tasker.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn addition, I don\'t like the idea of someone watching me through their computer.  My home is my nest, and I prefer privacy, thank you very much.  It\'s <em>different</em> when someone is there with you in the flesh.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMust we invade every moment in our lives with technology?  I\'m already bombarded with emails, texts, and bbms.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd frankly, I look <em>absolutely wretched</em> when I\'ve peeped at myself with that \"photo booth\" thingie on my Mac.  The lighting is off or <em>something</em>.  It\'s ghastly.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHaving said all of this, I only see World\'s Most Precious Niece and Nephew twice a year, on average.  I thought it might be fun to sneak a peek of them.  (World\'s Most Precious Nephew is a tween and could care less, but World\'s Most Precious Niece is nine and still thinks her Aunt Shell is cool.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSo...\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8220016.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7336\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8220016-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWe decided that we\'ll meet again this weekend with our guitars for a jam.  :-D\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n******\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTo Skype or not to Skype!  <em>That </em>is the question!  Do you Skype?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Day 330:  Skype Newbies ','','publish','open','open','','day-330-skype-newbies','','','2011-08-24 17:22:31','2011-08-25 00:22:31','',0,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?p=7334',0,'post','',7),(7250,1,'2011-08-16 21:36:38','2011-08-17 04:36:38','<a href=\"http://www.amazon.com/Drive-Time-Italian-All-Audio-Courses/dp/1400021839\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-7243\" title=\"41R0-Kbxc-L._SS500_\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/41R0-Kbxc-L._SS500_-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" /></a>I leave for Italy in 23 days, and I don\'t know any Italian.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nExcept for \"Bella\" which means \"most adorable dog on the planet\".\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nO.k., o.k.  I also know the really important words such as latte, cappuccino, spaghetti, and gelato.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMy \"plan\" was to study through the Rosetta Stone or similar course and arrive in Italy as a respectful, Italian-speaking American.  I\'m visiting their country, and I should speak the bloody language!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI shared what happened with my \"plans\" yesterday.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFongool!  (I know that one from <em>Grease</em>.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis leads me to a crash course in Italian.  I\'m listening and learning while driving.  (Please note that I am not looking at the accompanying book for \"visual learners\" while driving.  I have no intention of taking this crash course literally.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI also had the ingenious idea of listening and learning during my most boring chore -- dishes.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nNext:  listening/learning during laundry.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI already know about a dozen words.  Mr. New Male Team Member (who taught in Italy for a year) was impressed.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI CAN do this!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI WILL be a thoughtful world traveler in 23 days!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI MUST!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Day 323:  Drive Time/Dish Time Italian','','inherit','open','open','','7242-revision-5','','','2011-08-16 21:36:38','2011-08-17 04:36:38','',7242,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/16/7242-revision-5/',0,'revision','',0),(7251,1,'2011-08-16 21:38:48','2011-08-17 04:38:48','<a href=\"http://www.amazon.com/Drive-Time-Italian-All-Audio-Courses/dp/1400021839\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-7243\" title=\"41R0-Kbxc-L._SS500_\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/41R0-Kbxc-L._SS500_-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" /></a>I leave for Italy in 23 days, and I don\'t know any Italian.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nExcept for \"Bella\" which means \"most adorable dog on the planet\".\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nO.k., o.k.  I also know the really important words such as latte, cappuccino, spaghetti, and gelato.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMy \"plan\" was to study through the Rosetta Stone or similar course and arrive in Italy as a respectful, Italian-speaking American.  I\'m visiting their country, and I should speak the bloody language!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI shared what happened with my \"plans\" yesterday.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFongool!  (I know that one from <em>Grease</em>.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis leads me to a crash course in Italian.  I\'m listening and learning while driving.  (Please note that I am not looking at the accompanying book for \"visual learners\" while driving.  I have no intention of taking this crash course literally.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI also had the ingenious idea of listening and learning during my most boring chore -- dishes.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nNext:  listening/learning during laundry.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI already know about a dozen words.  Mr. New Male Team Member (who taught in Italy for a year) was impressed.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI CAN do this!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI MUST be a thoughtful world traveler in 23 days!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI WILL!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Day 323:  Drive Time/Dish Time Italian','','inherit','open','open','','7242-revision-6','','','2011-08-16 21:38:48','2011-08-17 04:38:48','',7242,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/16/7242-revision-6/',0,'revision','',0),(7252,1,'2011-08-16 21:38:56','2011-08-17 04:38:56','<a href=\"http://www.amazon.com/Drive-Time-Italian-All-Audio-Courses/dp/1400021839\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-7243\" title=\"41R0-Kbxc-L._SS500_\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/41R0-Kbxc-L._SS500_-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" /></a>I leave for Italy in 23 days, and I don\'t know any Italian.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nExcept for \"Bella\" which means \"most adorable dog on the planet\".\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nO.k., o.k.  I also know the really important words such as latte, cappuccino, spaghetti, and gelato.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMy \"plan\" was to study through the Rosetta Stone or similar course and arrive in Italy as a respectful, Italian-speaking American.  I\'m visiting their country, and I should speak the bloody language!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI shared what happened with my \"plans\" yesterday.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFongool! 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 Behave!\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen I came across it again this past Saturday, I caved.  I tormented everyone in my path with my new toy, including my work colleagues on Day 324.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nVery few people appreciated it as much as me.  But those that did...I have a newfound appreciation for.  You, my friends, are my kindred spirits in comedy.  When can your inner 10 year-old boy come back out to play again?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<iframe width=\"420\" height=\"345\" src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/hTJmSStCCq8\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nO.k.  I\'m off to watch a terribly smart and witty British comedy.  I need to redeem myself.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n*****\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nDoes anyone else out there own a sound machine?  Do you secretly want one for your very own?  :-D\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Day 324:  My Inner 10 Year-Old Boy Came Out to Play','','publish','open','open','','day-324-my-inner-10-year-old-boy-came-out-to-play','','','2011-08-17 20:44:29','2011-08-18 03:44:29','',0,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?p=7254',0,'post','',11),(7255,1,'2011-08-17 20:38:01','2011-08-18 03:38:01','The world sees me as an educated, cultured woman.  I excelled in school.  I thrive in my career.  I\'ve performed Shakespeare.  I\'ve sung Mozart.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnd I laugh so hard that I cry while playing with sound machines that replicate farting and burping noises.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nBelieve it or not, I first stumbled upon this sound machine during a June trip to Portland.  I wanted it so badly, but I told my inner 10 year-old boy, \"No! 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 Behave!\"\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWhen I came across it again this past Saturday, I caved.  I tormented everyone in my path with my new toy, including my work colleagues on Day 324.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nVery few people appreciated it as much as me.  But those that did...I have a newfound appreciation for.  You, my friends, are my kindred spirits in comedy.  When can your inner 10 year-old boy come back out to play again?\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<iframe width=\"420\" height=\"345\" src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/hTJmSStCCq8\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\nO.k.  I\'m off to watch a terribly smart and witty British comedy.  I need to redeem myself.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n*****\n\n&nbsp;\n\nDoes anyone else out there own a sound machine?  Do you secretly want one for your very own?  :-D\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;','Day 324:  My Inner 10 Year-Old Boy Came Out to Play','','inherit','open','open','','7254-revision-2','','','2011-08-17 20:44:01','2011-08-18 03:44:01','',7254,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/17/7254-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(7258,1,'2011-08-17 20:44:02','2011-08-18 03:44:02','[caption id=\"attachment_7256\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"My new toy\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8170050.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7256\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8170050-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nThe world sees me as an educated, cultured woman.  I excelled in school.  I thrive in my career.  I\'ve performed Shakespeare.  I\'ve sung Mozart.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd I laugh so hard that I cry while playing with sound machines that replicate farting and burping noises.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBelieve it or not, I first stumbled upon this sound machine during a June trip to Portland.  I wanted it so badly, but I told my inner 10 year-old boy, \"No!  Behave!\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen I came across it again this past Saturday, I caved.  I tormented everyone in my path with my new toy, including my work colleagues on Day 324.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nVery few people appreciated it as much as me.  But those that did...I have a newfound appreciation for.  You, my friends, are my kindred spirits in comedy.  When can your inner 10 year-old boy come back out to play again?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<iframe width=\"420\" height=\"345\" src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/hTJmSStCCq8\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nO.k.  I\'m off to watch a terribly smart and witty British comedy.  I need to redeem myself.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n*****\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nDoes anyone else out there own a sound machine?  Do you secretly want one for your very own?  :-D\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Day 324:  My Inner 10 Year-Old Boy Came Out to Play','','inherit','open','open','','7254-revision-3','','','2011-08-17 20:44:02','2011-08-18 03:44:02','',7254,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/17/7254-revision-3/',0,'revision','',0),(7259,1,'2011-08-17 20:44:39','2011-08-18 03:44:39','[caption id=\"attachment_7256\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"My new toy\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8170050.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7256\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8170050-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nThe world sees me as an educated, cultured woman.  I excelled in school.  I thrive in my career.  I\'ve performed Shakespeare.  I\'ve sung Mozart.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd I laugh so hard that I cry while playing with sound machines that replicate farting and burping noises.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBelieve it or not, I first stumbled upon this sound machine during a June trip to Portland.  I wanted it so badly, but I told my inner 10 year-old boy, \"No!  Behave!\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen I came across it again this past Saturday, I caved.  I tormented everyone in my path with my new toy, including my work colleagues on Day 324.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nVery few people appreciated it as much as me.  But those that did...I have a newfound appreciation for.  You, my friends, are my kindred spirits in comedy.  When can your inner 10 year-old boy come back out to play again?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<iframe width=\"420\" height=\"345\" src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/hTJmSStCCq8\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nO.k.  I\'m off to watch a terribly smart and witty British comedy.  I need to redeem myself.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n*****\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nDoes anyone else out there own a sound machine?  Do you secretly want one for your very own?  :-D\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Day 324:  My Inner 10 Year-Old Boy Came Out to Play','','inherit','open','open','','7254-autosave','','','2011-08-17 20:44:39','2011-08-18 03:44:39','',7254,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/17/7254-autosave/',0,'revision','',0),(7260,1,'2011-08-19 10:11:34','2011-08-19 17:11:34','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8170022.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7264 alignnone\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8170022-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWho doesn\'t love to receive packages in the mail?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOn Day 325, I received TWO!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #3366ff; font-size: large;\"><strong>Surprise Package #1:</strong></span>  FASCINATING stuff!  Remember when I took the <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/07/02/day-275-my-f-score-is-p-whats-yours/\" target=\"_blank\">f-score personality test</a></strong>?  (Many of you took it along with me and graciously shared your results in comment section!)  Author <strong><a href=\"http://sallyhogshead.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Sally Hogshead</a></strong>, inspirational dynamo that she is, not only acknowledged my blog post and tweets by commenting and tweeting back, but also sent me these goodies in the mail.  I\'m wondering when she sleeps.  I want to know her secrets.  All of them.  She is my new idol.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190023.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7271 alignnone\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190023-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190025.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7272\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190025-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMy f-score:  Passion.  Oo la la!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190017.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7273\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190017-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190018.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7274\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190018-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor those of you whose f-score was \"Mystique\", I was oh so envious.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSally sent me these nifty little cards, and since the theme of this year\'s blog is living curiously, I was naturally drawn to \"CURIOSITY\".  Look what I found underneath! 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 Remember when I took the <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/07/02/day-275-my-f-score-is-p-whats-yours/\" target=\"_blank\">f-score personality test</a></strong>?  Author <strong><a href=\"http://sallyhogshead.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Sally Hogshead</a></strong>, inspirational dynamo that she is, not only acknowledged my blog post and tweets, but also sent me these goodies in the mail.  I\'m wondering when she sleeps.  I want to know her secrets.  All of them.  She\'s my new idol.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8170038.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7263\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8170038-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong>Surprise Package #2:</strong>  My official Vermont Bicycle Tour\'s Jersey for Tuscany!\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8170048.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7262\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8170048-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong>Fantastico! </strong>','Day 325:  Surprise Packages in the Mail ','','inherit','open','open','','7260-revision-2','','','2011-08-18 21:07:05','2011-08-19 04:07:05','',7260,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/18/7260-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(7266,1,'2011-08-18 21:08:05','2011-08-19 04:08:05','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8170022.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7264 alignleft\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8170022-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>Who doesn\'t love to receive packages in the mail?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nOn Day 325, I received TWO!\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"color: #3366ff; font-size: medium;\"><strong>Surprise Package #1:</strong></span>  FASCINATING stuff!  Remember when I took the <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/07/02/day-275-my-f-score-is-p-whats-yours/\" target=\"_blank\">f-score personality test</a></strong>?  Author <strong><a href=\"http://sallyhogshead.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Sally Hogshead</a></strong>, inspirational dynamo that she is, not only acknowledged my blog post and tweets, but also sent me these goodies in the mail.  I\'m wondering when she sleeps.  I want to know her secrets.  All of them.  She\'s my new idol.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8170038.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7263\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8170038-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Surprise Package #2:</strong></span>  My official Vermont Bicycle Tour\'s Jersey for Tuscany!\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8170048.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7262\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8170048-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Fantastico! </strong></span>','Day 325:  Surprise Packages in the Mail ','','inherit','open','open','','7260-revision-3','','','2011-08-18 21:08:05','2011-08-19 04:08:05','',7260,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/18/7260-revision-3/',0,'revision','',0),(7267,1,'2011-08-18 21:08:19','2011-08-19 04:08:19','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8170022.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7264 alignleft\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8170022-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>Who doesn\'t love to receive packages in the mail?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOn Day 325, I received TWO!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #3366ff; font-size: medium;\"><strong>Surprise Package #1:</strong></span>  FASCINATING stuff!  Remember when I took the <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/07/02/day-275-my-f-score-is-p-whats-yours/\" target=\"_blank\">f-score personality test</a></strong>?  Author <strong><a href=\"http://sallyhogshead.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Sally Hogshead</a></strong>, inspirational dynamo that she is, not only acknowledged my blog post and tweets, but also sent me these goodies in the mail.  I\'m wondering when she sleeps.  I want to know her secrets.  All of them.  She\'s my new idol.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8170038.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7263\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8170038-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Surprise Package #2:</strong></span>  My official Vermont Bicycle Tour\'s Jersey for Tuscany!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8170048.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7262\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8170048-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Fantastico! </strong></span>','Day 325:  Surprise Packages in the Mail ','','inherit','open','open','','7260-revision-4','','','2011-08-18 21:08:19','2011-08-19 04:08:19','',7260,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/18/7260-revision-4/',0,'revision','',0),(7268,1,'2011-08-18 21:08:25','2011-08-19 04:08:25','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8170022.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7264 alignleft\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8170022-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>Who doesn\'t love to receive packages in the mail?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOn Day 325, I received TWO!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #3366ff; font-size: medium;\"><strong>Surprise Package #1:</strong></span>  FASCINATING stuff!  Remember when I took the <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/07/02/day-275-my-f-score-is-p-whats-yours/\" target=\"_blank\">f-score personality test</a></strong>?  Author <strong><a href=\"http://sallyhogshead.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Sally Hogshead</a></strong>, inspirational dynamo that she is, not only acknowledged my blog post and tweets, but also sent me these goodies in the mail.  I\'m wondering when she sleeps.  I want to know her secrets.  All of them.  She\'s my new idol.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8170038.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7263\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8170038-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Surprise Package #2:</strong></span>  My official Vermont Bicycle Tour\'s Jersey for Tuscany!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8170048.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7262\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8170048-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Fantastico! </strong></span>','Day 325:  Surprise Packages in the Mail ','','inherit','open','open','','7260-revision-5','','','2011-08-18 21:08:25','2011-08-19 04:08:25','',7260,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/18/7260-revision-5/',0,'revision','',0),(7270,1,'2011-08-18 21:11:44','2011-08-19 04:11:44','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8170022.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7264 alignleft\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8170022-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>Who doesn\'t love to receive packages in the mail?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOn Day 325, I received TWO!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #3366ff; font-size: medium;\"><strong>Surprise Package #1:</strong></span>  FASCINATING stuff!  Remember when I took the <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/07/02/day-275-my-f-score-is-p-whats-yours/\" target=\"_blank\">f-score personality test</a></strong>?  Author <strong><a href=\"http://sallyhogshead.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Sally Hogshead</a></strong>, inspirational dynamo that she is, not only acknowledged my blog post and tweets, but also sent me these goodies in the mail.  I\'m wondering when she sleeps.  I want to know her secrets.  All of them.  She is my new idol.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8170038.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7263\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8170038-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Surprise Package #2:</strong></span>  My official Vermont Bicycle Tour\'s Jersey for Tuscany!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8170048.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7262\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8170048-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Fantastico! </strong></span>','Day 325:  Surprise Packages in the Mail ','','inherit','open','open','','7260-revision-7','','','2011-08-18 21:11:44','2011-08-19 04:11:44','',7260,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/18/7260-revision-7/',0,'revision','',0),(7269,1,'2011-08-18 21:10:51','2011-08-19 04:10:51','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8170022.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7264 alignleft\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8170022-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>Who doesn\'t love to receive packages in the mail?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOn Day 325, I received TWO!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #3366ff; font-size: medium;\"><strong>Surprise Package #1:</strong></span>  FASCINATING stuff!  Remember when I took the <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/07/02/day-275-my-f-score-is-p-whats-yours/\" target=\"_blank\">f-score personality test</a></strong>?  Author <strong><a href=\"http://sallyhogshead.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Sally Hogshead</a></strong>, inspirational dynamo that she is, not only acknowledged my blog post and tweets, but also sent me these goodies in the mail.  I\'m wondering when she sleeps.  I want to know her secrets.  All of them.  She is my new idol.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8170038.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7263\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8170038-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Surprise Package #2:</strong></span>  My official Vermont Bicycle Tour\'s Jersey for Tuscany!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8170048.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7262\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8170048-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Fantastico! </strong></span>','Day 325:  Surprise Packages in the Mail ','','inherit','open','open','','7260-revision-6','','','2011-08-18 21:10:51','2011-08-19 04:10:51','',7260,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/18/7260-revision-6/',0,'revision','',0),(7271,1,'2011-08-19 09:09:20','2011-08-19 16:09:20','','OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA','Fascinate Flash Cards! 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 Author <strong><a href=\"http://sallyhogshead.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Sally Hogshead</a></strong>, inspirational dynamo that she is, not only acknowledged my blog post and tweets, but also sent me these goodies in the mail.  I\'m wondering when she sleeps.  I want to know her secrets.  All of them.  She is my new idol.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190023.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7271 alignnone\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190023-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190025.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7272\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190025-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190017.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7273\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190017-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190018.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7274\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190018-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Surprise Package #2:</strong></span>  My official Vermont Bicycle Tour\'s Jersey for Tuscany!\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8170048.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7262\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8170048-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Fantastico! </strong></span>','Day 325:  Surprise Packages in the Mail ','','inherit','open','open','','7260-revision-8','','','2011-08-19 09:12:40','2011-08-19 16:12:40','',7260,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/19/7260-revision-8/',0,'revision','',0),(7276,1,'2011-08-19 09:12:40','2011-08-19 16:12:40','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8170022.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7264 alignleft\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8170022-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>Who doesn\'t love to receive packages in the mail?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOn Day 325, I received TWO!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #3366ff; font-size: medium;\"><strong>Surprise Package #1:</strong></span>  FASCINATING stuff!  Remember when I took the <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/07/02/day-275-my-f-score-is-p-whats-yours/\" target=\"_blank\">f-score personality test</a></strong>?  Author <strong><a href=\"http://sallyhogshead.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Sally Hogshead</a></strong>, inspirational dynamo that she is, not only acknowledged my blog post and tweets, but also sent me these goodies in the mail.  I\'m wondering when she sleeps.  I want to know her secrets.  All of them.  She is my new idol.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190023.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7271 alignnone\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190023-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190025.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7272\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190025-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190017.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7273\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190017-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190018.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7274\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190018-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Surprise Package #2:</strong></span>  My official Vermont Bicycle Tour\'s Jersey for Tuscany!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8170048.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7262\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8170048-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Fantastico! </strong></span>','Day 325:  Surprise Packages in the Mail ','','inherit','open','open','','7260-revision-9','','','2011-08-19 09:12:40','2011-08-19 16:12:40','',7260,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/19/7260-revision-9/',0,'revision','',0),(7277,1,'2011-08-19 09:20:40','2011-08-19 16:20:40','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8170022.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7264 alignnone\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8170022-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWho doesn\'t love to receive packages in the mail?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nOn Day 325, I received TWO!\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"color: #3366ff; font-size: large;\"><strong>Surprise Package #1:</strong></span>  FASCINATING stuff!  Remember when I took the <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/07/02/day-275-my-f-score-is-p-whats-yours/\" target=\"_blank\">f-score personality test</a></strong>?  (Many of you took it along with me and graciously shared your results in comment section!)  Author <strong><a href=\"http://sallyhogshead.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Sally Hogshead</a></strong>, inspirational dynamo that she is, not only acknowledged my blog post and tweets by commenting and tweeting back, but also sent me these goodies in the mail.  I\'m wondering when she sleeps.  I want to know her secrets.  All of them.  She is my new idol.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190023.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7271 alignnone\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190023-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190025.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7272\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190025-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>\n\nMy f-score:  Passion.  Oo la la!\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190017.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7273\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190017-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190018.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7274\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190018-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\n\nFor those of you whose f-score was \"Mystique\", I was oh so envious.  Sally sent me these nifty little cards, and I was naturally drawn to \"CURIOSITY\".  After all, I am on the home stretch of The Year of Living CURIOUSLY.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nViola!  There is some mystique in me yet!\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"color: #3366ff; font-size: large;\"><strong>Surprise Package #2:</strong>  </span>My official Vermont Bicycle Tour\'s Jersey for Tuscany!\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8170048.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7262\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8170048-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"color: #3366ff; font-size: large;\"><strong>Fantastico! </strong></span>','Day 325:  Surprise Packages in the Mail ','','inherit','open','open','','7260-revision-10','','','2011-08-19 09:20:40','2011-08-19 16:20:40','',7260,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/19/7260-revision-10/',0,'revision','',0),(7279,1,'2011-08-19 09:21:40','2011-08-19 16:21:40','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8170022.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7264 alignnone\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8170022-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWho doesn\'t love to receive packages in the mail?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nOn Day 325, I received TWO!\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"color: #3366ff; font-size: large;\"><strong>Surprise Package #1:</strong></span>  FASCINATING stuff!  Remember when I took the <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/07/02/day-275-my-f-score-is-p-whats-yours/\" target=\"_blank\">f-score personality test</a></strong>?  (Many of you took it along with me and graciously shared your results in comment section!)  Author <strong><a href=\"http://sallyhogshead.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Sally Hogshead</a></strong>, inspirational dynamo that she is, not only acknowledged my blog post and tweets by commenting and tweeting back, but also sent me these goodies in the mail.  I\'m wondering when she sleeps.  I want to know her secrets.  All of them.  She is my new idol.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190023.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7271 alignnone\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190023-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190025.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7272\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190025-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>\n\nMy f-score:  Passion.  Oo la la!\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190017.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7273\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190017-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190018.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7274\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190018-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\n\nFor those of you whose f-score was \"Mystique\", I was oh so envious.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nSally sent me these nifty little cards, and I was naturally drawn to \"CURIOSITY\".  After all, I am on the home stretch of The Year of Living CURIOUSLY.  Does this mean I can join your Mystique club?  :-D\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"color: #3366ff; font-size: large;\"><strong>Surprise Package #2:</strong>  </span>My official Vermont Bicycle Tour\'s Jersey for Tuscany!\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8170048.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7262\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8170048-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"color: #3366ff; font-size: large;\"><strong>Fantastico! </strong></span>','Day 325:  Surprise Packages in the Mail ','','inherit','open','open','','7260-revision-12','','','2011-08-19 09:21:40','2011-08-19 16:21:40','',7260,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/19/7260-revision-12/',0,'revision','',0),(7278,1,'2011-08-19 09:21:13','2011-08-19 16:21:13','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8170022.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7264 alignnone\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8170022-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWho doesn\'t love to receive packages in the mail?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOn Day 325, I received TWO!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #3366ff; font-size: large;\"><strong>Surprise Package #1:</strong></span>  FASCINATING stuff!  Remember when I took the <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/07/02/day-275-my-f-score-is-p-whats-yours/\" target=\"_blank\">f-score personality test</a></strong>?  (Many of you took it along with me and graciously shared your results in comment section!)  Author <strong><a href=\"http://sallyhogshead.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Sally Hogshead</a></strong>, inspirational dynamo that she is, not only acknowledged my blog post and tweets by commenting and tweeting back, but also sent me these goodies in the mail.  I\'m wondering when she sleeps.  I want to know her secrets.  All of them.  She is my new idol.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190023.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7271 alignnone\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190023-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190025.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7272\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190025-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>\r\n\r\nMy f-score:  Passion.  Oo la la!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190017.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7273\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190017-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190018.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7274\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190018-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\nFor those of you whose f-score was \"Mystique\", I was oh so envious.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSally sent me these nifty little cards, and I was naturally drawn to \"CURIOSITY\".  After all, I am on the home stretch of The Year of Living CURIOUSLY.  Does this mean I can join your Mystique club?  :-D\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #3366ff; font-size: large;\"><strong>Surprise Package #2:</strong>  </span>My official Vermont Bicycle Tour\'s Jersey for Tuscany!\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8170048.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7262\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8170048-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #3366ff; font-size: large;\"><strong>Fantastico! </strong></span>','Day 325:  Surprise Packages in the Mail ','','inherit','open','open','','7260-revision-11','','','2011-08-19 09:21:13','2011-08-19 16:21:13','',7260,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/19/7260-revision-11/',0,'revision','',0),(7280,1,'2011-08-19 09:23:01','2011-08-19 16:23:01','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8170022.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7264 alignnone\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8170022-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWho doesn\'t love to receive packages in the mail?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOn Day 325, I received TWO!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #3366ff; font-size: large;\"><strong>Surprise Package #1:</strong></span>  FASCINATING stuff!  Remember when I took the <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/07/02/day-275-my-f-score-is-p-whats-yours/\" target=\"_blank\">f-score personality test</a></strong>?  (Many of you took it along with me and graciously shared your results in comment section!)  Author <strong><a href=\"http://sallyhogshead.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Sally Hogshead</a></strong>, inspirational dynamo that she is, not only acknowledged my blog post and tweets by commenting and tweeting back, but also sent me these goodies in the mail.  I\'m wondering when she sleeps.  I want to know her secrets.  All of them.  She is my new idol.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190023.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7271 alignnone\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190023-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190025.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7272\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190025-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMy f-score:  Passion.  Oo la la!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190017.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7273\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190017-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190018.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7274\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190018-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor those of you whose f-score was \"Mystique\", I was oh so envious.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSally sent me these nifty little cards, and since the theme of this year\'s blog is living curiously, I was naturally drawn to \"CURIOSITY\".  Look what I found underneath!  Does this mean I can join your Mystique club?  :-D\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #3366ff; font-size: large;\"><strong>Surprise Package #2:</strong>  </span>My official Vermont Bicycle Tour\'s Jersey for Tuscany!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8170048.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7262\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8170048-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #3366ff; font-size: large;\"><strong>Fantastico! </strong></span>','Day 325:  Surprise Packages in the Mail ','','inherit','open','open','','7260-revision-13','','','2011-08-19 09:23:01','2011-08-19 16:23:01','',7260,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/19/7260-revision-13/',0,'revision','',0),(7281,1,'2011-08-19 09:23:37','2011-08-19 16:23:37','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8170022.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7264 alignnone\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8170022-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWho doesn\'t love to receive packages in the mail?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOn Day 325, I received TWO!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #3366ff; font-size: large;\"><strong>Surprise Package #1:</strong></span>  FASCINATING stuff!  Remember when I took the <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/07/02/day-275-my-f-score-is-p-whats-yours/\" target=\"_blank\">f-score personality test</a></strong>?  (Many of you took it along with me and graciously shared your results in comment section!)  Author <strong><a href=\"http://sallyhogshead.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Sally Hogshead</a></strong>, inspirational dynamo that she is, not only acknowledged my blog post and tweets by commenting and tweeting back, but also sent me these goodies in the mail.  I\'m wondering when she sleeps.  I want to know her secrets.  All of them.  She is my new idol.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190023.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7271 alignnone\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190023-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190025.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7272\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190025-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMy f-score:  Passion.  Oo la la!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190017.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7273\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190017-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190018.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7274\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190018-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor those of you whose f-score was \"Mystique\", I was oh so envious.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSally sent me these nifty little cards, and since the theme of this year\'s blog is living curiously, I was naturally drawn to \"CURIOSITY\".  Look what I found underneath!  Does this mean I can join your Mystique club?  :-D\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #3366ff; font-size: large;\"><strong>Surprise Package #2:</strong>  </span>My official Vermont Bicycle Tour\'s Jersey for Tuscany!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8170048.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7262\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8170048-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #3366ff; font-size: large;\"><strong>Fantastico! </strong></span>','Day 325:  Surprise Packages in the Mail ','','inherit','open','open','','7260-revision-14','','','2011-08-19 09:23:37','2011-08-19 16:23:37','',7260,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/19/7260-revision-14/',0,'revision','',0),(7282,1,'2011-08-19 09:25:08','2011-08-19 16:25:08','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8170022.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7264 alignnone\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8170022-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWho doesn\'t love to receive packages in the mail?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOn Day 325, I received TWO!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #3366ff; font-size: large;\"><strong>Surprise Package #1:</strong></span>  FASCINATING stuff!  Remember when I took the <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/07/02/day-275-my-f-score-is-p-whats-yours/\" target=\"_blank\">f-score personality test</a></strong>?  (Many of you took it along with me and graciously shared your results in comment section!)  Author <strong><a href=\"http://sallyhogshead.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Sally Hogshead</a></strong>, inspirational dynamo that she is, not only acknowledged my blog post and tweets by commenting and tweeting back, but also sent me these goodies in the mail.  I\'m wondering when she sleeps.  I want to know her secrets.  All of them.  She is my new idol.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190023.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7271 alignnone\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190023-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190025.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7272\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190025-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMy f-score:  Passion.  Oo la la!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190017.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7273\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190017-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190018.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7274\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190018-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor those of you whose f-score was \"Mystique\", I was oh so envious.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSally sent me these nifty little cards, and since the theme of this year\'s blog is living curiously, I was naturally drawn to \"CURIOSITY\".  Look what I found underneath!  Does this mean I can join your Mystique club?  :-D\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #3366ff; font-size: large;\"><strong>Surprise Package #2:</strong>  </span>My official Vermont Bicycle Tour\'s Jersey for Tuscany!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8170048.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7262\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8170048-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #3366ff; font-size: large;\"><strong>Fantastico! </strong></span>','Day 325:  Surprise Packages in the Mail ','','inherit','open','open','','7260-revision-15','','','2011-08-19 09:25:08','2011-08-19 16:25:08','',7260,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/19/7260-revision-15/',0,'revision','',0),(7283,1,'2011-08-19 09:25:14','2011-08-19 16:25:14','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8170022.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7264 alignnone\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8170022-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWho doesn\'t love to receive packages in the mail?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOn Day 325, I received TWO!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #3366ff; font-size: large;\"><strong>Surprise Package #1:</strong></span>  FASCINATING stuff!  Remember when I took the <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/07/02/day-275-my-f-score-is-p-whats-yours/\" target=\"_blank\">f-score personality test</a></strong>?  (Many of you took it along with me and graciously shared your results in comment section!)  Author <strong><a href=\"http://sallyhogshead.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Sally Hogshead</a></strong>, inspirational dynamo that she is, not only acknowledged my blog post and tweets by commenting and tweeting back, but also sent me these goodies in the mail.  I\'m wondering when she sleeps.  I want to know her secrets.  All of them.  She is my new idol.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190023.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7271 alignnone\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190023-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190025.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7272\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190025-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMy f-score:  Passion.  Oo la la!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190017.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7273\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190017-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190018.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7274\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190018-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor those of you whose f-score was \"Mystique\", I was oh so envious.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSally sent me these nifty little cards, and since the theme of this year\'s blog is living curiously, I was naturally drawn to \"CURIOSITY\".  Look what I found underneath!  Does this mean I can join your Mystique club?  :-D\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #3366ff; font-size: large;\"><strong>Surprise Package #2:</strong>  </span>My official Vermont Bicycle Tour\'s Jersey for Tuscany!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8170048.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7262\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8170048-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #3366ff; font-size: large;\"><strong>Fantastico! </strong></span>','Day 325:  Surprise Packages in the Mail ','','inherit','open','open','','7260-revision-16','','','2011-08-19 09:25:14','2011-08-19 16:25:14','',7260,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/19/7260-revision-16/',0,'revision','',0),(7284,1,'2011-08-19 09:25:17','2011-08-19 16:25:17','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8170022.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7264 alignnone\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8170022-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWho doesn\'t love to receive packages in the mail?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOn Day 325, I received TWO!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #3366ff; font-size: large;\"><strong>Surprise Package #1:</strong></span>  FASCINATING stuff!  Remember when I took the <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/07/02/day-275-my-f-score-is-p-whats-yours/\" target=\"_blank\">f-score personality test</a></strong>?  (Many of you took it along with me and graciously shared your results in comment section!)  Author <strong><a href=\"http://sallyhogshead.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Sally Hogshead</a></strong>, inspirational dynamo that she is, not only acknowledged my blog post and tweets by commenting and tweeting back, but also sent me these goodies in the mail.  I\'m wondering when she sleeps.  I want to know her secrets.  All of them.  She is my new idol.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190023.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7271 alignnone\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190023-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190025.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7272\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190025-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMy f-score:  Passion.  Oo la la!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190017.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7273\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190017-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190018.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7274\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190018-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor those of you whose f-score was \"Mystique\", I was oh so envious.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSally sent me these nifty little cards, and since the theme of this year\'s blog is living curiously, I was naturally drawn to \"CURIOSITY\".  Look what I found underneath!  Does this mean I can join your Mystique club?  :-D\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #3366ff; font-size: large;\"><strong>Surprise Package #2:</strong>  </span>My official Vermont Bicycle Tour\'s Jersey for Tuscany!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8170048.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7262\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8170048-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #3366ff; font-size: large;\"><strong>Fantastico! </strong></span>','Day 325:  Surprise Packages in the Mail ','','inherit','open','open','','7260-revision-17','','','2011-08-19 09:25:17','2011-08-19 16:25:17','',7260,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/19/7260-revision-17/',0,'revision','',0),(7285,1,'2011-08-19 09:26:59','2011-08-19 16:26:59','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8170022.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7264 alignnone\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8170022-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWho doesn\'t love to receive packages in the mail?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nOn Day 325, I received TWO!\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"color: #3366ff; font-size: large;\"><strong>Surprise Package #1:</strong></span>  FASCINATING stuff!  Remember when I took the <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/07/02/day-275-my-f-score-is-p-whats-yours/\" target=\"_blank\">f-score personality test</a></strong>?  (Many of you took it along with me and graciously shared your results in comment section!)  Author <strong><a href=\"http://sallyhogshead.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Sally Hogshead</a></strong>, inspirational dynamo that she is, not only acknowledged my blog post and tweets by commenting and tweeting back, but also sent me these goodies in the mail.  I\'m wondering when she sleeps.  I want to know her secrets.  All of them.  She is my new idol.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190023.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7271 alignnone\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190023-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190025.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7272\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190025-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nMy f-score:  Passion.  Oo la la!\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190017.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7273\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190017-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190018.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7274\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190018-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nFor those of you whose f-score was \"Mystique\", I was oh so envious.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nSally sent me these nifty little cards, and since the theme of this year\'s blog is living curiously, I was naturally drawn to \"CURIOSITY\".  Look what I found underneath!  Does this mean I can join your Mystique club?  :-D\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"color: #3366ff; font-size: large;\"><strong>Surprise Package #2:</strong>  </span>My official Vermont Bicycle Tour\'s Jersey for Tuscany!\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8170048.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7262\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8170048-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"color: #3366ff; font-size: large;\"><strong>Fantastico! </strong></span>','Day 325:  Surprise Packages in the Mail ','','inherit','open','open','','7260-revision-18','','','2011-08-19 09:26:59','2011-08-19 16:26:59','',7260,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/19/7260-revision-18/',0,'revision','',0),(7286,1,'2011-08-19 09:28:36','2011-08-19 16:28:36','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8170022.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7264 alignnone\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8170022-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWho doesn\'t love to receive packages in the mail?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nOn Day 325, I received TWO!\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"color: #3366ff; font-size: large;\"><strong>Surprise Package #1:</strong></span>  FASCINATING stuff!  Remember when I took the <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/07/02/day-275-my-f-score-is-p-whats-yours/\" target=\"_blank\">f-score personality test</a></strong>?  (Many of you took it along with me and graciously shared your results in comment section!)  Author <strong><a href=\"http://sallyhogshead.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Sally Hogshead</a></strong>, inspirational dynamo that she is, not only acknowledged my blog post and tweets by commenting and tweeting back, but also sent me these goodies in the mail.  I\'m wondering when she sleeps.  I want to know her secrets.  All of them.  She is my new idol.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190023.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7271 alignnone\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190023-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190025.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7272\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190025-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nMy f-score:  Passion.  Oo la la!\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190017.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7273\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190017-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190018.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7274\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190018-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nFor those of you whose f-score was \"Mystique\", I was oh so envious.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nSally sent me these nifty little cards, and since the theme of this year\'s blog is living curiously, I was naturally drawn to \"CURIOSITY\".  Look what I found underneath!  Does this mean I can join your Mystique club?  :-D\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"color: #3366ff; font-size: large;\"><strong>Surprise Package #2:</strong>  </span>My official Vermont Bicycle Tour\'s Jersey for my upcoming trip to Tuscany!\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8170048.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7262\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8170048-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"color: #3366ff; font-size: large;\"><strong>Fantastico! </strong></span>','Day 325:  Surprise Packages in the Mail ','','inherit','open','open','','7260-revision-19','','','2011-08-19 09:28:36','2011-08-19 16:28:36','',7260,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/19/7260-revision-19/',0,'revision','',0),(7287,1,'2011-08-19 09:30:53','2011-08-19 16:30:53','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8170022.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7264 alignnone\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8170022-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWho doesn\'t love to receive packages in the mail?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nOn Day 325, I received TWO!\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"color: #3366ff; font-size: large;\"><strong>Surprise Package #1:</strong></span>  FASCINATING stuff!  Remember when I took the <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/07/02/day-275-my-f-score-is-p-whats-yours/\" target=\"_blank\">f-score personality test</a></strong>?  (Many of you took it along with me and graciously shared your results in comment section!)  Author <strong><a href=\"http://sallyhogshead.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Sally Hogshead</a></strong>, inspirational dynamo that she is, not only acknowledged my blog post and tweets by commenting and tweeting back, but also sent me these goodies in the mail.  I\'m wondering when she sleeps.  I want to know her secrets.  All of them.  She is my new idol.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190023.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7271 alignnone\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190023-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190025.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7272\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190025-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nMy f-score:  Passion.  Oo la la!\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190017.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7273\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190017-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190018.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7274\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190018-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nFor those of you whose f-score was \"Mystique\", I was oh so envious.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nSally sent me these nifty little cards, and since the theme of this year\'s blog is living curiously, I was naturally drawn to \"CURIOSITY\".  Look what I found underneath!  Does this mean I can join your Mystique club?  :-D\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"color: #3366ff; font-size: large;\"><strong>Surprise Package #2:</strong>  </span>My official Vermont Bicycle Tour\'s Jersey for my upcoming trip to Tuscany!\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8170048.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7262\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8170048-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"color: #3366ff; font-size: large;\"><strong>Fantastico! </strong></span>','Day 325:  Surprise Packages in the Mail ','','inherit','open','open','','7260-autosave','','','2011-08-19 09:30:53','2011-08-19 16:30:53','',7260,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/19/7260-autosave/',0,'revision','',0),(7288,1,'2011-08-19 09:29:50','2011-08-19 16:29:50','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8170022.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7264 alignnone\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8170022-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWho doesn\'t love to receive packages in the mail?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOn Day 325, I received TWO!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #3366ff; font-size: large;\"><strong>Surprise Package #1:</strong></span>  FASCINATING stuff!  Remember when I took the <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/07/02/day-275-my-f-score-is-p-whats-yours/\" target=\"_blank\">f-score personality test</a></strong>?  (Many of you took it along with me and graciously shared your results in comment section!)  Author <strong><a href=\"http://sallyhogshead.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Sally Hogshead</a></strong>, inspirational dynamo that she is, not only acknowledged my blog post and tweets by commenting and tweeting back, but also sent me these goodies in the mail.  I\'m wondering when she sleeps.  I want to know her secrets.  All of them.  She is my new idol.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190023.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7271 alignnone\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190023-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190025.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7272\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190025-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMy f-score:  Passion.  Oo la la!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190017.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7273\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190017-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190018.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7274\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190018-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor those of you whose f-score was \"Mystique\", I was oh so envious.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSally sent me these nifty little cards, and since the theme of this year\'s blog is living curiously, I was naturally drawn to \"CURIOSITY\".  Look what I found underneath!  Does this mean I can join your Mystique club?  :-D\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #3366ff; font-size: large;\"><strong>Surprise Package #2:</strong>  </span>My official Vermont Bicycle Tour\'s Jersey for my upcoming trip to Tuscany!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8170048.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7262\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8170048-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #3366ff; font-size: large;\"><strong>Fantastico! </strong></span>','Day 325:  Surprise Packages in the Mail ','','inherit','open','open','','7260-revision-20','','','2011-08-19 09:29:50','2011-08-19 16:29:50','',7260,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/19/7260-revision-20/',0,'revision','',0),(7289,1,'2011-08-19 09:34:24','2011-08-19 16:34:24','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8170022.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7264 alignnone\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8170022-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWho doesn\'t love to receive packages in the mail?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOn Day 325, I received TWO!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #3366ff; font-size: large;\"><strong>Surprise Package #1:</strong></span>  FASCINATING stuff!  Remember when I took the <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/07/02/day-275-my-f-score-is-p-whats-yours/\" target=\"_blank\">f-score personality test</a></strong>?  (Many of you took it along with me and graciously shared your results in comment section!)  Author <strong><a href=\"http://sallyhogshead.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Sally Hogshead</a></strong>, inspirational dynamo that she is, not only acknowledged my blog post and tweets by commenting and tweeting back, but also sent me these goodies in the mail.  I\'m wondering when she sleeps.  I want to know her secrets.  All of them.  She is my new idol.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190023.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7271 alignnone\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190023-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190025.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7272\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190025-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMy f-score:  Passion.  Oo la la!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190017.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7273\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190017-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190018.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7274\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8190018-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor those of you whose f-score was \"Mystique\", I was oh so envious.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSally sent me these nifty little cards, and since the theme of this year\'s blog is living curiously, I was naturally drawn to \"CURIOSITY\".  Look what I found underneath!  Does this mean I can join your Mystique club?  :-D\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #3366ff; font-size: large;\"><strong>Surprise Package #2:</strong>  </span>My official Vermont Bicycle Tour\'s Jersey for my upcoming trip to Tuscany!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8170048.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7262\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8170048-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #3366ff; font-size: large;\"><strong>Fantastico! </strong></span>','Day 325:  Surprise Packages in the Mail ','','inherit','open','open','','7260-revision-21','','','2011-08-19 09:34:24','2011-08-19 16:34:24','',7260,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/19/7260-revision-21/',0,'revision','',0),(7376,1,'2011-08-28 01:11:41','2011-08-28 08:11:41','<a href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucientj/3833793865/sizes/m/in/photostream/\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-7378\" title=\"3833793865_592089f326\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/3833793865_592089f326-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></a>I\'ve only had a facial twice in my life, and both times I experienced irritation and even a few breakouts.  If I\'m going to spend time and money at a spa, I\'d much rather get a massage.  I can take care of my skin fairly decently on my own.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd then <a href=\"http://livingsocial.com\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Living Social</strong> </a>sent me a deal I couldn\'t refuse:  an Oxygen Facial at a greatly reduced price.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI was curious.  My friend, Britt, has raved about Oxygen Facials ever since I started working with her a few years back.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\"><strong>My 2 Cents/Reflections/Verdict:</strong>  </span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Relaxing</li>\r\n	<li>The lotions and potions that plumped up my skin smelled like pumpkin pie and lemon custard.  Downside:  I\'ve been craving sweets ever since.</li>\r\n	<li>No irritation or breakouts</li>\r\n	<li>Yes, yes, yes.  I know what you\'re thinking.  The Oxygen Tank gimmick is probably just that.  A gimmick.  It felt lovely though.</li>\r\n	<li>Perky staff</li>\r\n	<li>My pores thanked me.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI, in turn, thank YOU, Living Social, for making it easier and more affordable for the masses to experiment while broadening their quirky horizons.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n*****\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhat are your thoughts on facials?   Oxygen facial, anyone?','Day 334:  My Pores are Breathing Easier','','publish','open','open','','day-334-my-pores-are-breathing-easier','','','2011-08-27 18:55:17','2011-08-28 01:55:17','',0,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?p=7376',0,'post','',2),(7291,1,'2011-08-20 11:30:06','2011-08-20 18:30:06','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG00570-20110818-1243.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7292 alignnone\" title=\"IMG00570-20110818-1243\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG00570-20110818-1243-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI think the best way to prepare for an upcoming trip to a foreign land is to immerse yourself in the language and culture.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA few days ago, <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/17/day-323-drive-timedish-time-italian/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>I started absorbing the Italian language via car and dish duty.</strong> </a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nToday, I honored the Italian culture by stopping by an authentic gelato shop for lunch.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI dragged Mr. New Male Team Member with me as he lived in Florence for a year and is therefore a Gelato Expert.  (Don\'t get too excited, Mother.  He\'s taken.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nVedo un gelato buonissimo!!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_7293\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"1/2 Honey Almond - 1/2 Creamy Cream (which tastes like real whipped cream). I died and went to Italy.\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG00568-20110818-1243.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7293 \" title=\"IMG00568-20110818-1243\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG00568-20110818-1243-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMr. New Male Team Member\'s Verdict:  Just like the gelato in the mother country!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhat shall I immerse myself in next?  Suggestions, anyone?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Day 326:  Italian Immersion ','','publish','open','open','','day-326-italian-immersion','','\nhttp://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/17/day-323-drive-timedish-time-italian/','2011-08-20 11:33:31','2011-08-20 18:33:31','',0,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?p=7291',0,'post','',1),(7292,1,'2011-08-20 11:24:47','2011-08-20 18:24:47','','IMG00570-20110818-1243','','inherit','open','open','','img00570-20110818-1243','','','2011-08-20 11:24:47','2011-08-20 18:24:47','',7291,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG00570-20110818-1243.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(7293,1,'2011-08-20 11:25:54','2011-08-20 18:25:54','','IMG00568-20110818-1243','1/2 Honey Almond/ 1/2 Creamy Cream (which tastes like real whipped cream).  I died and went to Italy.','inherit','open','open','','img00568-20110818-1243','','','2011-08-20 11:25:54','2011-08-20 18:25:54','',7291,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG00568-20110818-1243.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(7294,1,'2011-08-20 11:29:36','2011-08-20 18:29:36','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG00570-20110818-1243.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-7292\" title=\"IMG00570-20110818-1243\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG00570-20110818-1243-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>I think the best way to prepare for an upcoming trip to a foreign land is to immerse yourself in the language and culture.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nA few days ago, <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/17/day-323-drive-timedish-time-italian/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>I started absorbing the Italian language via car and dish duty.</strong> </a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nToday, I honored the Italian culture by stopping by an authentic gelato shop for lunch.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI dragged Mr. New Male Team Member with me as he lived in Florence for a year and is therefore a Gelato Expert.  (Don\'t get too excited, Mother.  He\'s taken.)\n\n&nbsp;\n\nVedo un gelato buonissimo!!\n\n&nbsp;\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_7293\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"1/2 Honey Almond - 1/2 Creamy Cream (which tastes like real whipped cream). I died and went to Italy.\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG00568-20110818-1243.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7293 \" title=\"IMG00568-20110818-1243\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG00568-20110818-1243-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\n\n&nbsp;\n\nMr. New Male Team Member\'s Verdict:  Just like the gelato in the mother country!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWhat shall I immerse myself in next?  Suggestions, anyone?\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;','Day 326:  Italian Immersion ','','inherit','open','open','','7291-revision','','','2011-08-20 11:29:36','2011-08-20 18:29:36','',7291,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/20/7291-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(7295,1,'2011-08-20 11:30:00','2011-08-20 18:30:00','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG00570-20110818-1243.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-7292\" title=\"IMG00570-20110818-1243\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG00570-20110818-1243-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>I think the best way to prepare for an upcoming trip to a foreign land is to immerse yourself in the language and culture.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA few days ago, <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/17/day-323-drive-timedish-time-italian/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>I started absorbing the Italian language via car and dish duty.</strong> </a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nToday, I honored the Italian culture by stopping by an authentic gelato shop for lunch.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI dragged Mr. New Male Team Member with me as he lived in Florence for a year and is therefore a Gelato Expert.  (Don\'t get too excited, Mother.  He\'s taken.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nVedo un gelato buonissimo!!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_7293\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"1/2 Honey Almond - 1/2 Creamy Cream (which tastes like real whipped cream). I died and went to Italy.\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG00568-20110818-1243.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7293 \" title=\"IMG00568-20110818-1243\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG00568-20110818-1243-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMr. New Male Team Member\'s Verdict:  Just like the gelato in the mother country!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhat shall I immerse myself in next?  Suggestions, anyone?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Day 326:  Italian Immersion ','','inherit','open','open','','7291-revision-2','','','2011-08-20 11:30:00','2011-08-20 18:30:00','',7291,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/20/7291-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(7296,1,'2011-08-20 11:30:06','2011-08-20 18:30:06','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG00570-20110818-1243.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-7292\" title=\"IMG00570-20110818-1243\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG00570-20110818-1243-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>I think the best way to prepare for an upcoming trip to a foreign land is to immerse yourself in the language and culture.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA few days ago, <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/17/day-323-drive-timedish-time-italian/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>I started absorbing the Italian language via car and dish duty.</strong> </a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nToday, I honored the Italian culture by stopping by an authentic gelato shop for lunch.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI dragged Mr. New Male Team Member with me as he lived in Florence for a year and is therefore a Gelato Expert.  (Don\'t get too excited, Mother.  He\'s taken.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nVedo un gelato buonissimo!!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_7293\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"1/2 Honey Almond - 1/2 Creamy Cream (which tastes like real whipped cream). I died and went to Italy.\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG00568-20110818-1243.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7293 \" title=\"IMG00568-20110818-1243\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG00568-20110818-1243-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMr. New Male Team Member\'s Verdict:  Just like the gelato in the mother country!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhat shall I immerse myself in next?  Suggestions, anyone?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Day 326:  Italian Immersion ','','inherit','open','open','','7291-revision-3','','','2011-08-20 11:30:06','2011-08-20 18:30:06','',7291,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/20/7291-revision-3/',0,'revision','',0),(7298,1,'2011-08-20 11:32:00','2011-08-20 18:32:00','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG00570-20110818-1243.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7292 alignnone\" title=\"IMG00570-20110818-1243\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG00570-20110818-1243-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI think the best way to prepare for an upcoming trip to a foreign land is to immerse yourself in the language and culture.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA few days ago, <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/17/day-323-drive-timedish-time-italian/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>I started absorbing the Italian language via car and dish duty.</strong> </a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nToday, I honored the Italian culture by stopping by an authentic gelato shop for lunch.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI dragged Mr. New Male Team Member with me as he lived in Florence for a year and is therefore a Gelato Expert.  (Don\'t get too excited, Mother.  He\'s taken.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nVedo un gelato buonissimo!!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_7293\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"1/2 Honey Almond - 1/2 Creamy Cream (which tastes like real whipped cream). I died and went to Italy.\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG00568-20110818-1243.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7293 \" title=\"IMG00568-20110818-1243\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG00568-20110818-1243-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMr. New Male Team Member\'s Verdict:  Just like the gelato in the mother country!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhat shall I immerse myself in next?  Suggestions, anyone?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Day 326:  Italian Immersion ','','inherit','open','open','','7291-revision-5','','','2011-08-20 11:32:00','2011-08-20 18:32:00','',7291,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/20/7291-revision-5/',0,'revision','',0),(7297,1,'2011-08-20 11:31:40','2011-08-20 18:31:40','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG00570-20110818-1243.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7292 alignnone\" title=\"IMG00570-20110818-1243\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG00570-20110818-1243-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI think the best way to prepare for an upcoming trip to a foreign land is to immerse yourself in the language and culture.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA few days ago, <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/17/day-323-drive-timedish-time-italian/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>I started absorbing the Italian language via car and dish duty.</strong> </a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nToday, I honored the Italian culture by stopping by an authentic gelato shop for lunch.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI dragged Mr. New Male Team Member with me as he lived in Florence for a year and is therefore a Gelato Expert.  (Don\'t get too excited, Mother.  He\'s taken.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nVedo un gelato buonissimo!!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_7293\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"1/2 Honey Almond - 1/2 Creamy Cream (which tastes like real whipped cream). I died and went to Italy.\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG00568-20110818-1243.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7293 \" title=\"IMG00568-20110818-1243\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG00568-20110818-1243-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMr. New Male Team Member\'s Verdict:  Just like the gelato in the mother country!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhat shall I immerse myself in next?  Suggestions, anyone?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Day 326:  Italian Immersion ','','inherit','open','open','','7291-revision-4','','','2011-08-20 11:31:40','2011-08-20 18:31:40','',7291,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/20/7291-revision-4/',0,'revision','',0),(7299,1,'2011-08-21 01:11:26','2011-08-21 08:11:26','<a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0431308/\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-7301\" title=\"MV5BNTg2MDg4MjI5NV5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwMzQ0MDczMw@@._V1._SY317_CR0,0,214,317_\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/MV5BNTg2MDg4MjI5NV5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwMzQ0MDczMw@@._V1._SY317_CR00214317_-202x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"202\" height=\"300\" /></a>I think I\'ve hit the wall in my 365 day marathon.  I wouldn\'t say I\'m burned out, but I am a few steps away from that if I don\'t pause, breathe, and recharge for the rest of the race.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhenever I am overwhelmed, I feel a strong desire \"to nest\".  Tonight, I ordered World\'s Healthiest Takeout from my new neighborhood fav, <strong><a href=\"http://www.pomegranatecafe.com/index.html\" target=\"_blank\">Pomegranate Cafe.</a></strong>  Soul-scintillating bonus:  I ordered the breakfast burrito and ate breakfast for dinner.  Yay!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI then planted my bum on my couch (rare for me) and watched <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0431308/\" target=\"_blank\"><em><strong>P.S. I Love You</strong></em> </a>for the 2nd time (even rarer).\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLadies, I know that all of you (who have seen it) audibly gasped when you read that.  I just know it!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\"><strong>Which man do you swoon over more:  Gerard Butler or the Irish Guitarist? </strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor me, it\'s an almost impossible choice.  But I HAD to pick one, I would say the Irish Guitarist.  Sigh...\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAs my former voice teacher used to say, \"He can eat crackers in my bed anytime.\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Day 327:  Living Quietly','','publish','open','open','','day-327-living-quietly','','','2011-08-20 17:37:26','2011-08-21 00:37:26','',0,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?p=7299',0,'post','',6),(7300,1,'2011-08-20 11:33:48','2011-08-20 18:33:48','','Auto Draft','','inherit','open','open','','7299-revision','','','2011-08-20 11:33:48','2011-08-20 18:33:48','',7299,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/20/7299-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(7301,1,'2011-08-20 17:31:39','2011-08-21 00:31:39','','MV5BNTg2MDg4MjI5NV5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwMzQ0MDczMw@@._V1._SY317_CR0,0,214,317_','','inherit','open','open','','mv5bntg2mdg4mji5nv5bml5banbnxkftztcwmzq0mdczmw-_v1-_sy317_cr00214317_','','','2011-08-20 17:31:39','2011-08-21 00:31:39','',7299,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/MV5BNTg2MDg4MjI5NV5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwMzQ0MDczMw@@._V1._SY317_CR00214317_.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(7302,1,'2011-08-20 17:35:29','2011-08-21 00:35:29','<a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0431308/\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-7301\" title=\"MV5BNTg2MDg4MjI5NV5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwMzQ0MDczMw@@._V1._SY317_CR0,0,214,317_\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/MV5BNTg2MDg4MjI5NV5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwMzQ0MDczMw@@._V1._SY317_CR00214317_-202x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"202\" height=\"300\" /></a>I think I\'ve hit the wall in my 365 day marathon.  I wouldn\'t say I\'m burned out, but I am a few steps away from that if I don\'t pause, breathe, and recharge for the rest of the race.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWhenever I am overwhelmed, I feel a strong desire \"to nest\".  Tonight, I ordered World\'s Healthiest Takeout from my new neighborhood fav, <strong><a href=\"http://http://www.pomegranatecafe.com/brunch.html\" target=\"_blank\">Pomegranate Cafe.</a></strong>  Soul-scintillating bonus:  I ordered the breakfast burrito and ate breakfast for dinner.  Yay!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI then planted my bum on my couch (rare for me) and watched <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0431308/\" target=\"_blank\"><em><strong>P.S. I Love You</strong></em> </a>for the 2nd time (even rarer).\n\n&nbsp;\n\nLadies, I know that all of you (who have seen it) audibly gasped when you read that.  I just know it!\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong>Which man do you swoon over more:  Gerard Butler or the Irish Guitarist? </strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nFor me, it\'s an almost impossible choice.  But I HAD to pick one, I would say the Irish Guitarist.  Sigh...\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAs my former voice teacher used to say, \"He can eat crackers in my bed anytime.\"\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;','Day 327:  Living Quietly','','inherit','open','open','','7299-revision-2','','','2011-08-20 17:35:29','2011-08-21 00:35:29','',7299,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/20/7299-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(7303,1,'2011-08-20 17:37:31','2011-08-21 00:37:31','<a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0431308/\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-7301\" title=\"MV5BNTg2MDg4MjI5NV5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwMzQ0MDczMw@@._V1._SY317_CR0,0,214,317_\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/MV5BNTg2MDg4MjI5NV5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwMzQ0MDczMw@@._V1._SY317_CR00214317_-202x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"202\" height=\"300\" /></a>I think I\'ve hit the wall in my 365 day marathon.  I wouldn\'t say I\'m burned out, but I am a few steps away from that if I don\'t pause, breathe, and recharge for the rest of the race.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhenever I am overwhelmed, I feel a strong desire \"to nest\".  Tonight, I ordered World\'s Healthiest Takeout from my new neighborhood fav, <strong><a href=\"http://www.pomegranatecafe.com/index.html\" target=\"_blank\">Pomegranate Cafe.</a></strong>  Soul-scintillating bonus:  I ordered the breakfast burrito and ate breakfast for dinner.  Yay!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI then planted my bum on my couch (rare for me) and watched <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0431308/\" target=\"_blank\"><em><strong>P.S. I Love You</strong></em> </a>for the 2nd time (even rarer).\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLadies, I know that all of you (who have seen it) audibly gasped when you read that.  I just know it!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\"><strong>Which man do you swoon over more:  Gerard Butler or the Irish Guitarist? </strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor me, it\'s an almost impossible choice.  But I HAD to pick one, I would say the Irish Guitarist.  Sigh...\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAs my former voice teacher used to say, \"He can eat crackers in my bed anytime.\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Day 327:  Living Quietly','','inherit','open','open','','7299-autosave','','','2011-08-20 17:37:31','2011-08-21 00:37:31','',7299,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/20/7299-autosave/',0,'revision','',0),(7304,1,'2011-08-20 17:36:19','2011-08-21 00:36:19','<a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0431308/\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-7301\" title=\"MV5BNTg2MDg4MjI5NV5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwMzQ0MDczMw@@._V1._SY317_CR0,0,214,317_\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/MV5BNTg2MDg4MjI5NV5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwMzQ0MDczMw@@._V1._SY317_CR00214317_-202x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"202\" height=\"300\" /></a>I think I\'ve hit the wall in my 365 day marathon.  I wouldn\'t say I\'m burned out, but I am a few steps away from that if I don\'t pause, breathe, and recharge for the rest of the race.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhenever I am overwhelmed, I feel a strong desire \"to nest\".  Tonight, I ordered World\'s Healthiest Takeout from my new neighborhood fav, <strong><a href=\"http://http://www.pomegranatecafe.com/brunch.html\" target=\"_blank\">Pomegranate Cafe.</a></strong>  Soul-scintillating bonus:  I ordered the breakfast burrito and ate breakfast for dinner.  Yay!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI then planted my bum on my couch (rare for me) and watched <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0431308/\" target=\"_blank\"><em><strong>P.S. I Love You</strong></em> </a>for the 2nd time (even rarer).\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLadies, I know that all of you (who have seen it) audibly gasped when you read that.  I just know it!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\"><strong>Which man do you swoon over more:  Gerard Butler or the Irish Guitarist? </strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor me, it\'s an almost impossible choice.  But I HAD to pick one, I would say the Irish Guitarist.  Sigh...\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAs my former voice teacher used to say, \"He can eat crackers in my bed anytime.\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Day 327:  Living Quietly','','inherit','open','open','','7299-revision-3','','','2011-08-20 17:36:19','2011-08-21 00:36:19','',7299,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/20/7299-revision-3/',0,'revision','',0),(7305,1,'2011-08-22 01:11:10','2011-08-22 08:11:10','There is a store that exists in my fair city where you can find $350 designer shoes for $20.  Yes.  It\'s happened to me before, and I have proof!  (Pictured left.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_7313\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"From back when there was a chance...\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8210016.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7313\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8210016-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis store is called Last Chance, and it\'s the final exit for all <strong><a href=\"http://nordstrom.com\" target=\"_blank\">Nordstrom</a></strong> returns/rejects/never purchased items.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOh, Nordstrom, how do we love thee?  Let us count the ways!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFirstly, you have the most amazing customer service in the galaxy!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSecondly, this includes taking <em>everything</em> back which is convenient for us honest folk who wear a pair of shoes once, realize that they mangle our feet outside of the showroom, and don\'t care to flush $$ down the toilet.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #800000;\"><strong>But for those women who WEAR SHOES FOR AN ENTIRE SEASON (or more) and then return their ratty castoffs for their money back or a store credit while we honest folk are donating our worn shoes to Goodwill???  Tacky, tacky.  </strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(Not you, Nordies.  The women.  Who ARE these women anyway???)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI made my semi-annual pilgrimage to Last Chance on Day 328 with dreams of sharing with my readers the most fabulous shoe booty in the history of womankind!  All of you were going to be amazed!  Delighted!  Shoe-struck!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nUnfortunately, it seems as thought the Tacky Women have turned Last Chance into No Chance in Hell.  \'Tis a pity.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_7308\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Yet another blurry Crackberry photo. The blur actually makes the Manolo&#39;s look better. Trust me.\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG00575-20110820-1400.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7308\" title=\"IMG00575-20110820-1400\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG00575-20110820-1400-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTacky Women, call your mothers.  Mothers of Tacky Women, kindly remind your daughters that they should not take advantage of Nordstrom\'s exemplary customer service policies <em>just because they can</em>.  We all wind up paying in the long run.  Encourage them to <em>do the right thing</em>.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOh -- and one more thing, Moms of TWs.  Please reteach your daughters how to clean up after themselves.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG00578-20110820-1417.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7309\" title=\"IMG00578-20110820-1417\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG00578-20110820-1417-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThank you.','Day 328:  Last Chance or No Chance in Hell?','','publish','open','open','','day-328-last-chance-or-no-chance-in-hell','','','2011-08-21 21:43:34','2011-08-22 04:43:34','',0,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?p=7305',0,'post','',7),(7306,1,'2011-08-21 20:23:11','2011-08-22 03:23:11','','Day 328:  Last Chance Was Really No Chance in Hell','','inherit','open','open','','7305-revision','','','2011-08-21 20:23:11','2011-08-22 03:23:11','',7305,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/21/7305-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(7307,1,'2011-08-21 20:43:34','2011-08-22 03:43:34','There is a store that exists in my fair city where you can find $350 designer shoes for $20.  Yes.  It\'s happened to me before, and I have proof!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThis store is called Last Chance, and it\'s the final exit for all Nordstrom returns/rejects/never purchased items.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nOh, Nordstrom, how do we love thee?  Let us count the ways!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nFirstly, you have the most amazing customer service in the galaxy!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nSecondly, this includes taking <em>everything</em> back which is convenient for us honest folk who wear a pair of shoes once, realize that they mangle our feet outside of the showroom, and don\'t care to flush $$ down the toilet.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nBut for those women who WEAR SHOES FOR AN ENTIRE SEASON and then return them to you for their money back or a store credit while us honest folk are donating our worn shoes to Goodwill???  Tacky, tacky.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n(Not you, Nordies.  The women.  Who ARE these women anyway???)\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI made my semi-annual pilgrimage to Last Chance on Day 328 with dreams of sharing with my readers the most fabulous shoe booty in the history of womankind!  Oh, you were going to be amazed!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nUnfortunately, it seems as thought the Tacky Women have turned Last Chance into No Chance in Hell.  \'Tis a pity.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nTacky Women, call your mothers.  Mothers of Tacky Women, kindly remind your daughters that they should not take advantage of Nordstrom\'s exemplary customer service just because they can.  We all wind up paying in the long run.  Encourage them to do the right thing.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nOh -- and one more thing, Moms of TWs.  Please reteach your daughters how to clean up after themselves.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThank you.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;','Day 328:  Last Chance/No Chance in Hell','','inherit','open','open','','7305-revision-2','','','2011-08-21 20:43:34','2011-08-22 03:43:34','',7305,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/21/7305-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(7308,1,'2011-08-21 20:46:25','2011-08-22 03:46:25','','IMG00575-20110820-1400','Yet another blurry Crackberry photo.  The blur actually makes the Manolo\'s look better.  Trust me.','inherit','open','open','','img00575-20110820-1400','','','2011-08-21 20:46:25','2011-08-22 03:46:25','',7305,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG00575-20110820-1400.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(7309,1,'2011-08-21 20:48:23','2011-08-22 03:48:23','','IMG00578-20110820-1417','','inherit','open','open','','img00578-20110820-1417','','','2011-08-21 20:48:23','2011-08-22 03:48:23','',7305,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG00578-20110820-1417.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(7310,1,'2011-08-21 20:47:34','2011-08-22 03:47:34','There is a store that exists in my fair city where you can find $350 designer shoes for $20.  Yes.  It\'s happened to me before, and I have proof!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThis store is called Last Chance, and it\'s the final exit for all Nordstrom returns/rejects/never purchased items.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nOh, Nordstrom, how do we love thee?  Let us count the ways!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nFirstly, you have the most amazing customer service in the galaxy!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nSecondly, this includes taking <em>everything</em> back which is convenient for us honest folk who wear a pair of shoes once, realize that they mangle our feet outside of the showroom, and don\'t care to flush $$ down the toilet.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nBut for those women who WEAR SHOES FOR AN ENTIRE SEASON and then return them to you for their money back or a store credit while us honest folk are donating our worn shoes to Goodwill???  Tacky, tacky.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n(Not you, Nordies.  The women.  Who ARE these women anyway???)\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI made my semi-annual pilgrimage to Last Chance on Day 328 with dreams of sharing with my readers the most fabulous shoe booty in the history of womankind!  Oh, all of you were going to be amazed!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nUnfortunately, it seems as thought the Tacky Women have turned Last Chance into No Chance in Hell.  \'Tis a pity.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_7308\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Yet another blurry Crackberry photo. The blur actually makes the Manolo&#39;s look better. Trust me.\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG00575-20110820-1400.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7308\" title=\"IMG00575-20110820-1400\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG00575-20110820-1400-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\n\n&nbsp;\n\nTacky Women, call your mothers.  Mothers of Tacky Women, kindly remind your daughters that they should not take advantage of Nordstrom\'s exemplary customer service policies <em>just because they can</em>.  We all wind up paying in the long run.  Encourage them to do the right thing.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nOh -- and one more thing, Moms of TWs.  Please reteach your daughters how to clean up after themselves.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThank you.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;','Day 328:  Last Chance/No Chance in Hell','','inherit','open','open','','7305-revision-3','','','2011-08-21 20:47:34','2011-08-22 03:47:34','',7305,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/21/7305-revision-3/',0,'revision','',0),(7311,1,'2011-08-21 20:51:34','2011-08-22 03:51:34','There is a store that exists in my fair city where you can find $350 designer shoes for $20.  Yes.  It\'s happened to me before, and I have proof!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThis store is called Last Chance, and it\'s the final exit for all <strong><a href=\"http://nordstrom.com\" target=\"_blank\">Nordstrom</a></strong> returns/rejects/never purchased items.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nOh, Nordstrom, how do we love thee?  Let us count the ways!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nFirstly, you have the most amazing customer service in the galaxy!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nSecondly, this includes taking <em>everything</em> back which is convenient for us honest folk who wear a pair of shoes once, realize that they mangle our feet outside of the showroom, and don\'t care to flush $$ down the toilet.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong>But for those women who WEAR SHOES FOR AN ENTIRE SEASON and then return them to you for their money back or a store credit while us honest folk are donating our worn shoes to Goodwill???  Tacky, tacky.  </strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n(Not you, Nordies.  The women.  Who ARE these women anyway???)\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI made my semi-annual pilgrimage to Last Chance on Day 328 with dreams of sharing with my readers the most fabulous shoe booty in the history of womankind!  All of you were going to be amazed, delighted, and shoe-struck!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nUnfortunately, it seems as thought the Tacky Women have turned Last Chance into No Chance in Hell.  \'Tis a pity.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_7308\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Yet another blurry Crackberry photo. The blur actually makes the Manolo&#39;s look better. Trust me.\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG00575-20110820-1400.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7308\" title=\"IMG00575-20110820-1400\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG00575-20110820-1400-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\nTacky Women, call your mothers.  Mothers of Tacky Women, kindly remind your daughters that they should not take advantage of Nordstrom\'s exemplary customer service policies <em>just because they can</em>.  We all wind up paying in the long run.  Encourage them to do the right thing.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nOh -- and one more thing, Moms of TWs.  Please reteach your daughters how to clean up after themselves.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG00578-20110820-1417.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7309\" title=\"IMG00578-20110820-1417\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG00578-20110820-1417-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThank you.','Day 328:  Last Chance/No Chance in Hell','','inherit','open','open','','7305-revision-4','','','2011-08-21 20:51:34','2011-08-22 03:51:34','',7305,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/21/7305-revision-4/',0,'revision','',0),(7312,1,'2011-08-21 20:55:13','2011-08-22 03:55:13','There is a store that exists in my fair city where you can find $350 designer shoes for $20.  Yes.  It\'s happened to me before, and I have proof!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThis store is called Last Chance, and it\'s the final exit for all <strong><a href=\"http://nordstrom.com\" target=\"_blank\">Nordstrom</a></strong> returns/rejects/never purchased items.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nOh, Nordstrom, how do we love thee?  Let us count the ways!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nFirstly, you have the most amazing customer service in the galaxy!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nSecondly, this includes taking <em>everything</em> back which is convenient for us honest folk who wear a pair of shoes once, realize that they mangle our feet outside of the showroom, and don\'t care to flush $$ down the toilet.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #800000;\"><strong>But for those women who WEAR SHOES FOR AN ENTIRE SEASON and then return them for their money back or a store credit while us honest folk are donating our worn shoes to Goodwill???  Tacky, tacky.  </strong></span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n(Not you, Nordies.  The women.  Who ARE these women anyway???)\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI made my semi-annual pilgrimage to Last Chance on Day 328 with dreams of sharing with my readers the most fabulous shoe booty in the history of womankind!  All of you were going to be amazed!  Delighted!  Shoe-struck!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nUnfortunately, it seems as thought the Tacky Women have turned Last Chance into No Chance in Hell.  \'Tis a pity.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_7308\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Yet another blurry Crackberry photo. The blur actually makes the Manolo&#39;s look better. Trust me.\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG00575-20110820-1400.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7308\" title=\"IMG00575-20110820-1400\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG00575-20110820-1400-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\nTacky Women, call your mothers.  Mothers of Tacky Women, kindly remind your daughters that they should not take advantage of Nordstrom\'s exemplary customer service policies <em>just because they can</em>.  We all wind up paying in the long run.  Encourage them to <em>do the right thing</em>.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nOh -- and one more thing, Moms of TWs.  Please reteach your daughters how to clean up after themselves.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG00578-20110820-1417.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7309\" title=\"IMG00578-20110820-1417\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG00578-20110820-1417-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThank you.','Day 328:  Last Chance/No Chance in Hell','','inherit','open','open','','7305-revision-5','','','2011-08-21 20:55:13','2011-08-22 03:55:13','',7305,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/21/7305-revision-5/',0,'revision','',0),(7313,1,'2011-08-21 21:36:24','2011-08-22 04:36:24','','OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA','From back when there was a chance...','inherit','open','open','','olympus-digital-camera-539','','','2011-08-21 21:36:24','2011-08-22 04:36:24','',7305,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8210016.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(7314,1,'2011-08-21 21:38:59','2011-08-22 04:38:59','There is a store that exists in my fair city where you can find $350 designer shoes for $20.  Yes.  It\'s happened to me before, and I have proof!  (Pictured left.)\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_7313\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"From back when there was a chance...\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8210016.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7313\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8210016-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThis store is called Last Chance, and it\'s the final exit for all <strong><a href=\"http://nordstrom.com\" target=\"_blank\">Nordstrom</a></strong> returns/rejects/never purchased items.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nOh, Nordstrom, how do we love thee?  Let us count the ways!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nFirstly, you have the most amazing customer service in the galaxy!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nSecondly, this includes taking <em>everything</em> back which is convenient for us honest folk who wear a pair of shoes once, realize that they mangle our feet outside of the showroom, and don\'t care to flush $$ down the toilet.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #800000;\"><strong>But for those women who WEAR SHOES FOR AN ENTIRE SEASON (or more) and then return theifor their money back or a store credit while us honest folk are donating our worn shoes to Goodwill???  Tacky, tacky.  </strong></span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n(Not you, Nordies.  The women.  Who ARE these women anyway???)\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI made my semi-annual pilgrimage to Last Chance on Day 328 with dreams of sharing with my readers the most fabulous shoe booty in the history of womankind!  All of you were going to be amazed!  Delighted!  Shoe-struck!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nUnfortunately, it seems as thought the Tacky Women have turned Last Chance into No Chance in Hell.  \'Tis a pity.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_7308\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Yet another blurry Crackberry photo. The blur actually makes the Manolo&#39;s look better. Trust me.\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG00575-20110820-1400.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7308\" title=\"IMG00575-20110820-1400\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG00575-20110820-1400-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\nTacky Women, call your mothers.  Mothers of Tacky Women, kindly remind your daughters that they should not take advantage of Nordstrom\'s exemplary customer service policies <em>just because they can</em>.  We all wind up paying in the long run.  Encourage them to <em>do the right thing</em>.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nOh -- and one more thing, Moms of TWs.  Please reteach your daughters how to clean up after themselves.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG00578-20110820-1417.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7309\" title=\"IMG00578-20110820-1417\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG00578-20110820-1417-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThank you.','Day 328:  Last Chance/No Chance in Hell','','inherit','open','open','','7305-revision-6','','','2011-08-21 21:38:59','2011-08-22 04:38:59','',7305,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/21/7305-revision-6/',0,'revision','',0),(7315,1,'2011-08-21 21:39:16','2011-08-22 04:39:16','There is a store that exists in my fair city where you can find $350 designer shoes for $20.  Yes.  It\'s happened to me before, and I have proof!  (Pictured left.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_7313\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"From back when there was a chance...\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8210016.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7313\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8210016-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis store is called Last Chance, and it\'s the final exit for all <strong><a href=\"http://nordstrom.com\" target=\"_blank\">Nordstrom</a></strong> returns/rejects/never purchased items.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOh, Nordstrom, how do we love thee?  Let us count the ways!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFirstly, you have the most amazing customer service in the galaxy!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSecondly, this includes taking <em>everything</em> back which is convenient for us honest folk who wear a pair of shoes once, realize that they mangle our feet outside of the showroom, and don\'t care to flush $$ down the toilet.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #800000;\"><strong>But for those women who WEAR SHOES FOR AN ENTIRE SEASON (or more) and then return their ratty castoffs for their money back or a store credit while us honest folk are donating our worn shoes to Goodwill???  Tacky, tacky.  </strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(Not you, Nordies.  The women.  Who ARE these women anyway???)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI made my semi-annual pilgrimage to Last Chance on Day 328 with dreams of sharing with my readers the most fabulous shoe booty in the history of womankind!  All of you were going to be amazed!  Delighted!  Shoe-struck!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nUnfortunately, it seems as thought the Tacky Women have turned Last Chance into No Chance in Hell.  \'Tis a pity.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_7308\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Yet another blurry Crackberry photo. The blur actually makes the Manolo&#39;s look better. Trust me.\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG00575-20110820-1400.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7308\" title=\"IMG00575-20110820-1400\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG00575-20110820-1400-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTacky Women, call your mothers.  Mothers of Tacky Women, kindly remind your daughters that they should not take advantage of Nordstrom\'s exemplary customer service policies <em>just because they can</em>.  We all wind up paying in the long run.  Encourage them to <em>do the right thing</em>.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOh -- and one more thing, Moms of TWs.  Please reteach your daughters how to clean up after themselves.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG00578-20110820-1417.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7309\" title=\"IMG00578-20110820-1417\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG00578-20110820-1417-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThank you.','Day 328:  Last Chance/No Chance in Hell','','inherit','open','open','','7305-revision-7','','','2011-08-21 21:39:16','2011-08-22 04:39:16','',7305,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/21/7305-revision-7/',0,'revision','',0),(7316,1,'2011-08-21 21:41:43','2011-08-22 04:41:43','There is a store that exists in my fair city where you can find $350 designer shoes for $20.  Yes.  It\'s happened to me before, and I have proof!  (Pictured left.)\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_7313\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"From back when there was a chance...\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8210016.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7313\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8210016-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThis store is called Last Chance, and it\'s the final exit for all <strong><a href=\"http://nordstrom.com\" target=\"_blank\">Nordstrom</a></strong> returns/rejects/never purchased items.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nOh, Nordstrom, how do we love thee?  Let us count the ways!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nFirstly, you have the most amazing customer service in the galaxy!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nSecondly, this includes taking <em>everything</em> back which is convenient for us honest folk who wear a pair of shoes once, realize that they mangle our feet outside of the showroom, and don\'t care to flush $$ down the toilet.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #800000;\"><strong>But for those women who WEAR SHOES FOR AN ENTIRE SEASON (or more) and then return their ratty castoffs for their money back or a store credit while us honest folk are donating our worn shoes to Goodwill???  Tacky, tacky.  </strong></span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n(Not you, Nordies.  The women.  Who ARE these women anyway???)\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI made my semi-annual pilgrimage to Last Chance on Day 328 with dreams of sharing with my readers the most fabulous shoe booty in the history of womankind!  All of you were going to be amazed!  Delighted!  Shoe-struck!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nUnfortunately, it seems as thought the Tacky Women have turned Last Chance into No Chance in Hell.  \'Tis a pity.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_7308\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Yet another blurry Crackberry photo. The blur actually makes the Manolo&#39;s look better. Trust me.\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG00575-20110820-1400.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7308\" title=\"IMG00575-20110820-1400\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG00575-20110820-1400-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\nTacky Women, call your mothers.  Mothers of Tacky Women, kindly remind your daughters that they should not take advantage of Nordstrom\'s exemplary customer service policies <em>just because they can</em>.  We all wind up paying in the long run.  Encourage them to <em>do the right thing</em>.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nOh -- and one more thing, Moms of TWs.  Please reteach your daughters how to clean up after themselves.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG00578-20110820-1417.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7309\" title=\"IMG00578-20110820-1417\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG00578-20110820-1417-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThank you.','Day 328:  Last Chance is really No Chance in Hell','','inherit','open','open','','7305-autosave','','','2011-08-21 21:41:43','2011-08-22 04:41:43','',7305,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/21/7305-autosave/',0,'revision','',0),(7317,1,'2011-08-21 21:39:41','2011-08-22 04:39:41','There is a store that exists in my fair city where you can find $350 designer shoes for $20.  Yes.  It\'s happened to me before, and I have proof!  (Pictured left.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_7313\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"From back when there was a chance...\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8210016.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7313\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8210016-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis store is called Last Chance, and it\'s the final exit for all <strong><a href=\"http://nordstrom.com\" target=\"_blank\">Nordstrom</a></strong> returns/rejects/never purchased items.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOh, Nordstrom, how do we love thee?  Let us count the ways!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFirstly, you have the most amazing customer service in the galaxy!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSecondly, this includes taking <em>everything</em> back which is convenient for us honest folk who wear a pair of shoes once, realize that they mangle our feet outside of the showroom, and don\'t care to flush $$ down the toilet.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #800000;\"><strong>But for those women who WEAR SHOES FOR AN ENTIRE SEASON (or more) and then return their ratty castoffs for their money back or a store credit while us honest folk are donating our worn shoes to Goodwill???  Tacky, tacky.  </strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(Not you, Nordies.  The women.  Who ARE these women anyway???)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI made my semi-annual pilgrimage to Last Chance on Day 328 with dreams of sharing with my readers the most fabulous shoe booty in the history of womankind!  All of you were going to be amazed!  Delighted!  Shoe-struck!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nUnfortunately, it seems as thought the Tacky Women have turned Last Chance into No Chance in Hell.  \'Tis a pity.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_7308\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Yet another blurry Crackberry photo. The blur actually makes the Manolo&#39;s look better. Trust me.\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG00575-20110820-1400.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7308\" title=\"IMG00575-20110820-1400\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG00575-20110820-1400-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTacky Women, call your mothers.  Mothers of Tacky Women, kindly remind your daughters that they should not take advantage of Nordstrom\'s exemplary customer service policies <em>just because they can</em>.  We all wind up paying in the long run.  Encourage them to <em>do the right thing</em>.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOh -- and one more thing, Moms of TWs.  Please reteach your daughters how to clean up after themselves.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG00578-20110820-1417.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7309\" title=\"IMG00578-20110820-1417\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG00578-20110820-1417-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThank you.','Day 328:  Last Chance/No Chance in Hell','','inherit','open','open','','7305-revision-8','','','2011-08-21 21:39:41','2011-08-22 04:39:41','',7305,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/21/7305-revision-8/',0,'revision','',0),(7318,1,'2011-08-21 21:41:47','2011-08-22 04:41:47','There is a store that exists in my fair city where you can find $350 designer shoes for $20.  Yes.  It\'s happened to me before, and I have proof!  (Pictured left.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_7313\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"From back when there was a chance...\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8210016.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7313\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8210016-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis store is called Last Chance, and it\'s the final exit for all <strong><a href=\"http://nordstrom.com\" target=\"_blank\">Nordstrom</a></strong> returns/rejects/never purchased items.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOh, Nordstrom, how do we love thee?  Let us count the ways!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFirstly, you have the most amazing customer service in the galaxy!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSecondly, this includes taking <em>everything</em> back which is convenient for us honest folk who wear a pair of shoes once, realize that they mangle our feet outside of the showroom, and don\'t care to flush $$ down the toilet.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #800000;\"><strong>But for those women who WEAR SHOES FOR AN ENTIRE SEASON (or more) and then return their ratty castoffs for their money back or a store credit while us honest folk are donating our worn shoes to Goodwill???  Tacky, tacky.  </strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(Not you, Nordies.  The women.  Who ARE these women anyway???)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI made my semi-annual pilgrimage to Last Chance on Day 328 with dreams of sharing with my readers the most fabulous shoe booty in the history of womankind!  All of you were going to be amazed!  Delighted!  Shoe-struck!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nUnfortunately, it seems as thought the Tacky Women have turned Last Chance into No Chance in Hell.  \'Tis a pity.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_7308\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Yet another blurry Crackberry photo. The blur actually makes the Manolo&#39;s look better. Trust me.\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG00575-20110820-1400.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7308\" title=\"IMG00575-20110820-1400\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG00575-20110820-1400-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTacky Women, call your mothers.  Mothers of Tacky Women, kindly remind your daughters that they should not take advantage of Nordstrom\'s exemplary customer service policies <em>just because they can</em>.  We all wind up paying in the long run.  Encourage them to <em>do the right thing</em>.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOh -- and one more thing, Moms of TWs.  Please reteach your daughters how to clean up after themselves.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG00578-20110820-1417.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7309\" title=\"IMG00578-20110820-1417\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG00578-20110820-1417-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThank you.','Day 328:  Last Chance is really No Chance in Hell','','inherit','open','open','','7305-revision-9','','','2011-08-21 21:41:47','2011-08-22 04:41:47','',7305,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/21/7305-revision-9/',0,'revision','',0),(7319,1,'2011-08-21 21:42:43','2011-08-22 04:42:43','There is a store that exists in my fair city where you can find $350 designer shoes for $20.  Yes.  It\'s happened to me before, and I have proof!  (Pictured left.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_7313\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"From back when there was a chance...\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8210016.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7313\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8210016-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis store is called Last Chance, and it\'s the final exit for all <strong><a href=\"http://nordstrom.com\" target=\"_blank\">Nordstrom</a></strong> returns/rejects/never purchased items.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOh, Nordstrom, how do we love thee?  Let us count the ways!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFirstly, you have the most amazing customer service in the galaxy!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSecondly, this includes taking <em>everything</em> back which is convenient for us honest folk who wear a pair of shoes once, realize that they mangle our feet outside of the showroom, and don\'t care to flush $$ down the toilet.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #800000;\"><strong>But for those women who WEAR SHOES FOR AN ENTIRE SEASON (or more) and then return their ratty castoffs for their money back or a store credit while us honest folk are donating our worn shoes to Goodwill???  Tacky, tacky.  </strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(Not you, Nordies.  The women.  Who ARE these women anyway???)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI made my semi-annual pilgrimage to Last Chance on Day 328 with dreams of sharing with my readers the most fabulous shoe booty in the history of womankind!  All of you were going to be amazed!  Delighted!  Shoe-struck!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nUnfortunately, it seems as thought the Tacky Women have turned Last Chance into No Chance in Hell.  \'Tis a pity.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_7308\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Yet another blurry Crackberry photo. The blur actually makes the Manolo&#39;s look better. Trust me.\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG00575-20110820-1400.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7308\" title=\"IMG00575-20110820-1400\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG00575-20110820-1400-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTacky Women, call your mothers.  Mothers of Tacky Women, kindly remind your daughters that they should not take advantage of Nordstrom\'s exemplary customer service policies <em>just because they can</em>.  We all wind up paying in the long run.  Encourage them to <em>do the right thing</em>.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOh -- and one more thing, Moms of TWs.  Please reteach your daughters how to clean up after themselves.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG00578-20110820-1417.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7309\" title=\"IMG00578-20110820-1417\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG00578-20110820-1417-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThank you.','Day 328:  Last Chance or No Chance in Hell?','','inherit','open','open','','7305-revision-10','','','2011-08-21 21:42:43','2011-08-22 04:42:43','',7305,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/21/7305-revision-10/',0,'revision','',0),(7320,1,'2011-08-24 01:11:21','2011-08-24 08:11:21','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8210021.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-7324\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8210021-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>I\'ve always been curious to try <strong><a href=\"http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/ART00546/Reflexology-Dr-Weil-Wellness-Therapies.html\" target=\"_blank\">reflexology</a></strong>, a form of body work that focuses primarily on the feet.  I suppose the reason that I\'ve never followed through is because when I go in for a massage, I want the whole shebang.  I can\'t think of too many things in this world that I love more than a shoulder and back rub.  Ahhhh...\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOne day when I was eating at THE best Vietnamese food in my fair city, Justina (the owner of <strong><a href=\"http://www.azeats.com/cyclo/\" target=\"_blank\">Cyclo</a></strong> who just so happens to be my friend) relayed a reflexology story of epic proportions.  She visited a reflexology place a couple of blocks away where she received a reflexology massage by a little old Chinese man.  Not only did he give her the best foot massage of her life, but he also dished out medical advice and delivered psychic insights into her future.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nShe had me at insights.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI showed up at the massage parlor in a flurry of excitement.  I couldn\'t wait to meet this reflexology local legend who would delve into my feet while reading my soul.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8210020.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7325\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8210020-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI perused the menu of services in the lobby.  $20 for a half hour reflexology/$30 for an hour reflexology.  What a bargain!  I wondered if I wanted my feet rubbed for an entire hour.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA woman greeted me.  \"I\'ve never tried reflexology before.  I\'m not sure if I would like the 30 minutes or the 60 minutes.\"  She appeared confused and led me to a dark room with oversized chairs.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8210019.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7326\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8210019-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI heard chatter in another language coming from the hallway.  A young man came in and stuck my feet into a warm bucket of water lined with a garbage bag.  Not exactly the most aesthetic presentation, but sterile.  When you have friends who have acquired toe fungi from pedicure shops, you appreciate sterile.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnother woman came into the room and instructed me with great enthusiasm and a smile to \"Sleep!  15 minutes!  Sleep!\"  She reclined the oversized chair, covered me in towels (it was a chilly room), and lay a folded a washcloth over my eyes to block out the light.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen in Rome, do as the Romans do.  When in a reflexology parlor, sleep when the nice lady tells you to!  I closed my eyes and drifted off while thinking of someone dreamy.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI was jolted out of my reverie by creaking chairs.  I thought that I was hearing things.  Rather, I <em>hoped</em> that I was hearing things.  Nope.  I definitely noted creaking.  A creaking chair, specifically.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #800080; font-size: medium;\"><strong>Uh-oh.  I hoped this wasn\'t <em>that</em> kind of massage parlor.  Justina never mentioned anything...you know...</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI listened for moaning, and thankfully, all was quiet except for the incessant creaking.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI shut my eyes tight and focused on Mr. Dreamy.  I trusted that all would be well.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n10 minutes later, someone entered the room and pulled my feet out of the bucket.  The reflexologist moved around to my head and started massaging my temples, which is not exactly reflexology, but WOW it felt good.  Next were my shoulders, necks, arms, legs...\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHuh?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd then my feet.  Whew!  I was ready for my reflexology revelations.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #800080; font-size: medium;\"><strong>The foot massage was quite painful in certain areas, and I was certain that this would reveal deep and powerful secrets.  I couldn\'t wait to consult the wise old Chinese man after our session.</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAfter working on my feet for 5 minutes, I heard a voice ask for me to turn over.  I assumed I was in for 60 minutes.  My makeshift eye mask was removed to reveal...\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA young Asian man of approximately 22 years of age.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOh.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis was obviously the grandson of the Legend!  An apprentice to his grandfather!  I trusted that I was in good hands.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI noticed a spot at the back of the chair that was a face rest.  I wasn\'t expecting this at all, but as I said, I\'m always game for a shoulder and back rub.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe massage was more of an acupressure massage (I\'m used to Swedish), and I enjoyed the difference.  It was one of those \"it hurts, but it\'s a good kind of hurt\" massages.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHe then announced that we were finished.  I dragged my wet noodle of a body out of the chair, grabbed my things, met him in the lobby, and settled the bill.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #800080;\"><strong>I scanned the lobby to make sure no one was watching.  I then leaned in and whispered, \"So...what can you tell me about the reflexology?\"</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI was answered with a blank stare.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\"You know...Can you tell me anything about my health through my feet?\"  (I was suddenly too embarrassed to ask about my future.  I thought we\'d ease into that once he understood that I was open-minded and was game for the esoteric portion of today\'s festivities.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA look of recognition washed over his face.  He understood what I was referencing!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\"Oh.  I don\'t know that stuff,\"  he replied as he hurried off to his next client.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Day 329:  Anti-Climactic Reflexology ','','publish','open','open','','day-329-anti-climactic-reflexology','','','2011-08-24 07:48:56','2011-08-24 14:48:56','',0,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?p=7320',0,'post','',4),(7321,1,'2011-08-22 19:44:09','2011-08-23 02:44:09','I\'ve always been curious to try <strong><a href=\"http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/ART00546/Reflexology-Dr-Weil-Wellness-Therapies.html\" target=\"_blank\">reflexology</a></strong>, a form of body work that focuses primarily on the feet.  I suppose the reason I\'ve never followed through is because when I go in for a massage, I want the whole shebang.  I can\'t think of too many things in this world that I love more than a shoulder and back rub.  Ahhhh...\n\n&nbsp;\n\nOne day when I was eating at THE best Vietnamese food in my fair city, Justina (the owner who just so happens to be my friend) relayed a reflexology story of epic proportions.  She visited a reflexology place a couple of blocks way where she received a reflexology massage by a little old Chinese man who not only gave her the best foot massage of her life, but also dished out medical advice and psychic insights into her future.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;','Day 329:  Reflexology ','','inherit','open','open','','7320-revision','','','2011-08-22 19:44:09','2011-08-23 02:44:09','',7320,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/22/7320-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(7322,1,'2011-08-22 20:18:20','2011-08-23 03:18:20','I\'ve always been curious to try <strong><a href=\"http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/ART00546/Reflexology-Dr-Weil-Wellness-Therapies.html\" target=\"_blank\">reflexology</a></strong>, a form of body work that focuses primarily on the feet.  I suppose the reason I\'ve never followed through is because when I go in for a massage, I want the whole shebang.  I can\'t think of too many things in this world that I love more than a shoulder and back rub.  Ahhhh...\n\n&nbsp;\n\nOne day when I was eating at THE best Vietnamese food in my fair city, Justina (the owner of Cyclo who just so happens to be my friend) relayed a reflexology story of epic proportions.  She visited a reflexology place a couple of blocks way where she received a reflexology massage by a little old Chinese man.  Not only did he give her the best foot massage of her life, but he also dished out medical advice and psychic insights into her future.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nShe had me at insights.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI showed up with at the massage parlor in a flurry of excitement.  I could wait to meet this reflexology local legend who would delve into my feet while reading my soul.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI perused the menu of services in the lobby.  $20 for a half hour reflexology.  $30 for an hour reflexology.  What a bargain!  I wondered if I wanted to my feet rubbed for an entire hour.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nA woman greeted me.  \"I\'ve never tried reflexology before.  I\'m not sure if I would like the 30 minutes or the 60 minutes.\"  She appeared confused and led me to a dark room with oversized chairs.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI heard chatter in another language coming from the hallway.  A young man came in and stuck my feet into a warm bucket of water lined with a garbage bag.  Not exactly the most aesthetic presentation, but sterile.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;','Day 329:  Reflexology ','','inherit','open','open','','7320-revision-2','','','2011-08-22 20:18:20','2011-08-23 03:18:20','',7320,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/22/7320-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(7323,1,'2011-08-22 20:51:21','2011-08-23 03:51:21','I\'ve always been curious to try <strong><a href=\"http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/ART00546/Reflexology-Dr-Weil-Wellness-Therapies.html\" target=\"_blank\">reflexology</a></strong>, a form of body work that focuses primarily on the feet.  I suppose the reason I\'ve never followed through is because when I go in for a massage, I want the whole shebang.  I can\'t think of too many things in this world that I love more than a shoulder and back rub.  Ahhhh...\n\n&nbsp;\n\nOne day when I was eating at THE best Vietnamese food in my fair city, Justina (the owner of Cyclo who just so happens to be my friend) relayed a reflexology story of epic proportions.  She visited a reflexology place a couple of blocks way where she received a reflexology massage by a little old Chinese man.  Not only did he give her the best foot massage of her life, but he also dished out medical advice and psychic insights into her future.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nShe had me at insights.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI showed up with at the massage parlor in a flurry of excitement.  I could wait to meet this reflexology local legend who would delve into my feet while reading my soul.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI perused the menu of services in the lobby.  $20 for a half hour reflexology/$30 for an hour reflexology.  What a bargain!  I wondered if I wanted my feet rubbed for an entire hour.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nA woman greeted me.  \"I\'ve never tried reflexology before.  I\'m not sure if I would like the 30 minutes or the 60 minutes.\"  She appeared confused and led me to a dark room with oversized chairs.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI heard chatter in another language coming from the hallway.  A young man came in and stuck my feet into a warm bucket of water lined with a garbage bag.  Not exactly the most aesthetic presentation, but sterile.  When you have friends who have acquired toe fungi from pedicure shops, you appreciate sterile.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnother woman came into the room and instructed me with great enthusiasm and a smile to \"Sleep!  15 minutes!  Sleep!\"  She reclined the oversized chair, covered me in towels (it was a chilly room), and lay a folded a washcloth over my eyes to block out the light.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWhen in Rome, do as the Romans.  When in a reflexology parlor, sleep when the nice lady tells you to.  I closed my eyes and drifted off while thinking of someone dreamy.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI was jolted out of my reverie by creaking chairs.  I thought that I was hearing things.  Rather, I <em>hoped</em> that I was hearing things.  Nope.  I definitely noted creaking.  A creaking chair, specifically.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nUh-oh.  I hoped this wasn\'t <em>that</em> kind of massage parlor.  Justina never mentioned anything...you know...\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI listened for moaning, and thankfully, all was quiet except for the incessant creaking.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI shut my eyes tight and focused on Mr. Dreamy.  I trusted that all would be well.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n10 minutes later, someone entered the room and pulled my feet out of the bucket.  The reflexologist moved around to my head and started massaging my temples, which is not exactly reflexology, but WOW it felt good.  Next were my shoulders, necks, arms, legs...\n\n&nbsp;\n\nHuh?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnd then my feet.  Whew!  I was ready for my reflexology revelations.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThe foot massage was quite painful in certain areas, and I was certain that this would reveal deep and powerful secrets.  I couldn\'t wait to consult the wise old Chinese man after our session.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAfter working on my feet for 5 minutes, I heard a voice ask for me to turn over.  I assumed I was in for 60 minutes.  My makeshift eye mask was removed to reveal...\n\n&nbsp;\n\nA young Asian man of about 22 years of age, I would guess.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nOh.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThis was obviously the grandson of the Legend!  An apprentice to his grandfather!  I trusted that I was in good hands.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI noticed a spot at the back of the chair that was a face rest.  I wasn\'t expecting this at all, but as I said, I\'m always game for a shoulder and back rub.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThe massage was more of an acupressure massage (I\'m used to Swedish), and I enjoyed the difference.  It was one of those \"it hurts but it\'s a good kind of hurt!\"\n\n&nbsp;\n\nHe then announced that we were finished.  I dragged my wet noodle of a body out of the chair, grabbed my things, met him in the lobby, and settled the bill.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n\"So...what can you tell me about the reflexology?\"\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI was answered with a blank stare.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n\"You know...Can you tell me anything about my health through my feet?\"  (I was suddenly embarrassed to ask about my future.  I thought we\'d ease into that once he understood that I was open-minded and was game for the esoteric portion of today\'s festivities.)\n\n&nbsp;\n\n\"Oh.  I don\'t know that.\"\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;','Day 329:  Reflexology ','','inherit','open','open','','7320-revision-3','','','2011-08-22 20:51:21','2011-08-23 03:51:21','',7320,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/22/7320-revision-3/',0,'revision','',0),(7324,1,'2011-08-22 20:55:12','2011-08-23 03:55:12','','OLYMPUS DIGITAL 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href=\"http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/ART00546/Reflexology-Dr-Weil-Wellness-Therapies.html\" target=\"_blank\">reflexology</a></strong>, a form of body work that focuses primarily on the feet.  I suppose the reason I\'ve never followed through is because when I go in for a massage, I want the whole shebang.  I can\'t think of too many things in this world that I love more than a shoulder and back rub.  Ahhhh...\n\n&nbsp;\n\nOne day when I was eating at THE best Vietnamese food in my fair city, Justina (the owner of Cyclo who just so happens to be my friend) relayed a reflexology story of epic proportions.  She visited a reflexology place a couple of blocks way where she received a reflexology massage by a little old Chinese man.  Not only did he give her the best foot massage of her life, but he also dished out medical advice and psychic insights into her future.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nShe had me at insights.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI showed up with at the massage parlor in a flurry of excitement.  I could wait to meet this reflexology local legend who would delve into my feet while reading my soul.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI perused the menu of services in the lobby.  $20 for a half hour reflexology/$30 for an hour reflexology.  What a bargain!  I wondered if I wanted my feet rubbed for an entire hour.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nA woman greeted me.  \"I\'ve never tried reflexology before.  I\'m not sure if I would like the 30 minutes or the 60 minutes.\"  She appeared confused and led me to a dark room with oversized chairs.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI heard chatter in another language coming from the hallway.  A young man came in and stuck my feet into a warm bucket of water lined with a garbage bag.  Not exactly the most aesthetic presentation, but sterile.  When you have friends who have acquired toe fungi from pedicure shops, you appreciate sterile.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnother woman came into the room and instructed me with great enthusiasm and a smile to \"Sleep!  15 minutes!  Sleep!\"  She reclined the oversized chair, covered me in towels (it was a chilly room), and lay a folded a washcloth over my eyes to block out the light.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWhen in Rome, do as the Romans.  When in a reflexology parlor, sleep when the nice lady tells you to.  I closed my eyes and drifted off while thinking of someone dreamy.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI was jolted out of my reverie by creaking chairs.  I thought that I was hearing things.  Rather, I <em>hoped</em> that I was hearing things.  Nope.  I definitely noted creaking.  A creaking chair, specifically.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nUh-oh.  I hoped this wasn\'t <em>that</em> kind of massage parlor.  Justina never mentioned anything...you know...\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI listened for moaning, and thankfully, all was quiet except for the incessant creaking.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI shut my eyes tight and focused on Mr. Dreamy.  I trusted that all would be well.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n10 minutes later, someone entered the room and pulled my feet out of the bucket.  The reflexologist moved around to my head and started massaging my temples, which is not exactly reflexology, but WOW it felt good.  Next were my shoulders, necks, arms, legs...\n\n&nbsp;\n\nHuh?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnd then my feet.  Whew!  I was ready for my reflexology revelations.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThe foot massage was quite painful in certain areas, and I was certain that this would reveal deep and powerful secrets.  I couldn\'t wait to consult the wise old Chinese man after our session.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAfter working on my feet for 5 minutes, I heard a voice ask for me to turn over.  I assumed I was in for 60 minutes.  My makeshift eye mask was removed to reveal...\n\n&nbsp;\n\nA young Asian man of about 22 years of age, I would guess.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nOh.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThis was obviously the grandson of the Legend!  An apprentice to his grandfather!  I trusted that I was in good hands.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI noticed a spot at the back of the chair that was a face rest.  I wasn\'t expecting this at all, but as I said, I\'m always game for a shoulder and back rub.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThe massage was more of an acupressure massage (I\'m used to Swedish), and I enjoyed the difference.  It was one of those \"it hurts but it\'s a good kind of hurt!\"\n\n&nbsp;\n\nHe then announced that we were finished.  I dragged my wet noodle of a body out of the chair, grabbed my things, met him in the lobby, and settled the bill.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n\"So...what can you tell me about the reflexology?\"\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI was answered with a blank stare.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n\"You know...Can you tell me anything about my health through my feet?\"  (I was suddenly embarrassed to ask about my future.  I thought we\'d ease into that once he understood that I was open-minded and was game for the esoteric portion of today\'s festivities.)\n\n&nbsp;\n\n\"Oh.  I don\'t know that.\"\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;','Day 329:  Reflexology ','','inherit','open','open','','7320-revision-4','','','2011-08-22 20:52:21','2011-08-23 03:52:21','',7320,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/22/7320-revision-4/',0,'revision','',0),(7328,1,'2011-08-22 20:58:21','2011-08-23 03:58:21','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8210021.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-7324\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8210021-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>I\'ve always been curious to try <strong><a href=\"http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/ART00546/Reflexology-Dr-Weil-Wellness-Therapies.html\" target=\"_blank\">reflexology</a></strong>, a form of body work that focuses primarily on the feet.  I suppose the reason I\'ve never followed through is because when I go in for a massage, I want the whole shebang.  I can\'t think of too many things in this world that I love more than a shoulder and back rub.  Ahhhh...\n\n&nbsp;\n\nOne day when I was eating at THE best Vietnamese food in my fair city, Justina (the owner of Cyclo who just so happens to be my friend) relayed a reflexology story of epic proportions.  She visited a reflexology place a couple of blocks way where she received a reflexology massage by a little old Chinese man.  Not only did he give her the best foot massage of her life, but he also dished out medical advice and psychic insights into her future.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nShe had me at insights.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI showed up with at the massage parlor in a flurry of excitement.  I could wait to meet this reflexology local legend who would delve into my feet while reading my soul.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8210020.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7325\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8210020-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI perused the menu of services in the lobby.  $20 for a half hour reflexology/$30 for an hour reflexology.  What a bargain!  I wondered if I wanted my feet rubbed for an entire hour.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nA woman greeted me.  \"I\'ve never tried reflexology before.  I\'m not sure if I would like the 30 minutes or the 60 minutes.\"  She appeared confused and led me to a dark room with oversized chairs.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8210019.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7326\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8210019-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI heard chatter in another language coming from the hallway.  A young man came in and stuck my feet into a warm bucket of water lined with a garbage bag.  Not exactly the most aesthetic presentation, but sterile.  When you have friends who have acquired toe fungi from pedicure shops, you appreciate sterile.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnother woman came into the room and instructed me with great enthusiasm and a smile to \"Sleep!  15 minutes!  Sleep!\"  She reclined the oversized chair, covered me in towels (it was a chilly room), and lay a folded a washcloth over my eyes to block out the light.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWhen in Rome, do as the Romans.  When in a reflexology parlor, sleep when the nice lady tells you to.  I closed my eyes and drifted off while thinking of someone dreamy.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI was jolted out of my reverie by creaking chairs.  I thought that I was hearing things.  Rather, I <em>hoped</em> that I was hearing things.  Nope.  I definitely noted creaking.  A creaking chair, specifically.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nUh-oh.  I hoped this wasn\'t <em>that</em> kind of massage parlor.  Justina never mentioned anything...you know...\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI listened for moaning, and thankfully, all was quiet except for the incessant creaking.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI shut my eyes tight and focused on Mr. Dreamy.  I trusted that all would be well.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n10 minutes later, someone entered the room and pulled my feet out of the bucket.  The reflexologist moved around to my head and started massaging my temples, which is not exactly reflexology, but WOW it felt good.  Next were my shoulders, necks, arms, legs...\n\n&nbsp;\n\nHuh?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnd then my feet.  Whew!  I was ready for my reflexology revelations.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThe foot massage was quite painful in certain areas, and I was certain that this would reveal deep and powerful secrets.  I couldn\'t wait to consult the wise old Chinese man after our session.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAfter working on my feet for 5 minutes, I heard a voice ask for me to turn over.  I assumed I was in for 60 minutes.  My makeshift eye mask was removed to reveal...\n\n&nbsp;\n\nA young Asian man of about 22 years of age, I would guess.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nOh.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThis was obviously the grandson of the Legend!  An apprentice to his grandfather!  I trusted that I was in good hands.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI noticed a spot at the back of the chair that was a face rest.  I wasn\'t expecting this at all, but as I said, I\'m always game for a shoulder and back rub.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThe massage was more of an acupressure massage (I\'m used to Swedish), and I enjoyed the difference.  It was one of those \"it hurts but it\'s a good kind of hurt!\"\n\n&nbsp;\n\nHe then announced that we were finished.  I dragged my wet noodle of a body out of the chair, grabbed my things, met him in the lobby, and settled the bill.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n\"So...what can you tell me about the reflexology?\"\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI was answered with a blank stare.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n\"You know...Can you tell me anything about my health through my feet?\"  (I was suddenly embarrassed to ask about my future.  I thought we\'d ease into that once he understood that I was open-minded and was game for the esoteric portion of today\'s festivities.)\n\n&nbsp;\n\n\"Oh.  I don\'t know that.\"\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;','Day 329:  Reflexology ','','inherit','open','open','','7320-revision-5','','','2011-08-22 20:58:21','2011-08-23 03:58:21','',7320,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/22/7320-revision-5/',0,'revision','',0),(7329,1,'2011-08-23 20:29:21','2011-08-24 03:29:21','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8210021.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-7324\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8210021-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>I\'ve always been curious to try <strong><a href=\"http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/ART00546/Reflexology-Dr-Weil-Wellness-Therapies.html\" target=\"_blank\">reflexology</a></strong>, a form of body work that focuses primarily on the feet.  I suppose the reason that I\'ve never followed through is because when I go in for a massage, I want the whole shebang.  I can\'t think of too many things in this world that I love more than a shoulder and back rub.  Ahhhh...\n\n&nbsp;\n\nOne day when I was eating at THE best Vietnamese food in my fair city, Justina (the owner of <strong><a href=\"http://www.azeats.com/cyclo/\" target=\"_blank\">Cyclo</a></strong> who just so happens to be my friend) relayed a reflexology story of epic proportions.  She visited a reflexology place a couple of blocks way where she received a reflexology massage by a little old Chinese man.  Not only did he give her the best foot massage of her life, but he also dished out medical advice and delivered psychic insights into her future.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nShe had me at insights.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI showed up with at the massage parlor in a flurry of excitement.  I could wait to meet this reflexology local legend who would delve into my feet while reading my soul.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8210020.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7325\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8210020-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI perused the menu of services in the lobby.  $20 for a half hour reflexology/$30 for an hour reflexology.  What a bargain!  I wondered if I wanted my feet rubbed for an entire hour.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nA woman greeted me.  \"I\'ve never tried reflexology before.  I\'m not sure if I would like the 30 minutes or the 60 minutes.\"  She appeared confused and led me to a dark room with oversized chairs.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8210019.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7326\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8210019-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI heard chatter in another language coming from the hallway.  A young man came in and stuck my feet into a warm bucket of water lined with a garbage bag.  Not exactly the most aesthetic presentation, but sterile.  When you have friends who have acquired toe fungi from pedicure shops, you appreciate sterile.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnother woman came into the room and instructed me with great enthusiasm and a smile to \"Sleep!  15 minutes!  Sleep!\"  She reclined the oversized chair, covered me in towels (it was a chilly room), and lay a folded a washcloth over my eyes to block out the light.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWhen in Rome, do as the Romans.  When in a reflexology parlor, sleep when the nice lady tells you to.  I closed my eyes and drifted off while thinking of someone dreamy.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI was jolted out of my reverie by creaking chairs.  I thought that I was hearing things.  Rather, I <em>hoped</em> that I was hearing things.  Nope.  I definitely noted creaking.  A creaking chair, specifically.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong>Uh-oh.  I hoped this wasn\'t <em>that</em> kind of massage parlor.  Justina never mentioned anything...you know...</strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI listened for moaning, and thankfully, all was quiet except for the incessant creaking.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI shut my eyes tight and focused on Mr. Dreamy.  I trusted that all would be well.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n10 minutes later, someone entered the room and pulled my feet out of the bucket.  The reflexologist moved around to my head and started massaging my temples, which is not exactly reflexology, but WOW it felt good.  Next were my shoulders, necks, arms, legs...\n\n&nbsp;\n\nHuh?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnd then my feet.  Whew!  I was ready for my reflexology revelations.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong>The foot massage was quite painful in certain areas, and I was certain that this would reveal deep and powerful secrets.  I couldn\'t wait to consult the wise old Chinese man after our session.</strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAfter working on my feet for 5 minutes, I heard a voice ask for me to turn over.  I assumed I was in for 60 minutes.  My makeshift eye mask was removed to reveal...\n\n&nbsp;\n\nA young Asian man of approximately 22 years of age.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nOh.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThis was obviously the grandson of the Legend!  An apprentice to his grandfather!  I trusted that I was in good hands.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI noticed a spot at the back of the chair that was a face rest.  I wasn\'t expecting this at all, but as I said, I\'m always game for a shoulder and back rub.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThe massage was more of an acupressure massage (I\'m used to Swedish), and I enjoyed the difference.  It was one of those \"it hurts, but it\'s a good kind of hurt\" massages.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nHe then announced that we were finished.  I dragged my wet noodle of a body out of the chair, grabbed my things, met him in the lobby, and settled the bill.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong>I scanned the lobby to make sure no one was watching.  I then leaned in and whispered, \"So...what can you tell me about the reflexology?\"</strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI was answered with a blank stare.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n\"You know...Can you tell me anything about my health through my feet?\"  (I was suddenly too embarrassed to ask about my future.  I thought we\'d ease into that once he understood that I was open-minded and was game for the esoteric portion of today\'s festivities.)\n\n&nbsp;\n\nA look of recognition washed over his face.  He understood what I was referencing!\n\n&nbsp;\n\n\"Oh.  I don\'t know that stuff,\"  he replied as he hurried off to his next client.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;','Day 329:  Anti-Climactic Reflexology ','','inherit','open','open','','7320-revision-6','','','2011-08-23 20:29:21','2011-08-24 03:29:21','',7320,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/23/7320-revision-6/',0,'revision','',0),(7330,1,'2011-08-23 20:32:07','2011-08-24 03:32:07','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8210021.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-7324\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8210021-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>I\'ve always been curious to try <strong><a href=\"http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/ART00546/Reflexology-Dr-Weil-Wellness-Therapies.html\" target=\"_blank\">reflexology</a></strong>, a form of body work that focuses primarily on the feet.  I suppose the reason that I\'ve never followed through is because when I go in for a massage, I want the whole shebang.  I can\'t think of too many things in this world that I love more than a shoulder and back rub.  Ahhhh...\n\n&nbsp;\n\nOne day when I was eating at THE best Vietnamese food in my fair city, Justina (the owner of <strong><a href=\"http://www.azeats.com/cyclo/\" target=\"_blank\">Cyclo</a></strong> who just so happens to be my friend) relayed a reflexology story of epic proportions.  She visited a reflexology place a couple of blocks way where she received a reflexology massage by a little old Chinese man.  Not only did he give her the best foot massage of her life, but he also dished out medical advice and delivered psychic insights into her future.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nShe had me at insights.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI showed up with at the massage parlor in a flurry of excitement.  I could wait to meet this reflexology local legend who would delve into my feet while reading my soul.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8210020.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7325\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8210020-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI perused the menu of services in the lobby.  $20 for a half hour reflexology/$30 for an hour reflexology.  What a bargain!  I wondered if I wanted my feet rubbed for an entire hour.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nA woman greeted me.  \"I\'ve never tried reflexology before.  I\'m not sure if I would like the 30 minutes or the 60 minutes.\"  She appeared confused and led me to a dark room with oversized chairs.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8210019.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7326\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8210019-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI heard chatter in another language coming from the hallway.  A young man came in and stuck my feet into a warm bucket of water lined with a garbage bag.  Not exactly the most aesthetic presentation, but sterile.  When you have friends who have acquired toe fungi from pedicure shops, you appreciate sterile.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnother woman came into the room and instructed me with great enthusiasm and a smile to \"Sleep!  15 minutes!  Sleep!\"  She reclined the oversized chair, covered me in towels (it was a chilly room), and lay a folded a washcloth over my eyes to block out the light.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWhen in Rome, do as the Romans.  When in a reflexology parlor, sleep when the nice lady tells you to sl  I closed my eyes and drifted off while thinking of someone dreamy.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI was jolted out of my reverie by creaking chairs.  I thought that I was hearing things.  Rather, I <em>hoped</em> that I was hearing things.  Nope.  I definitely noted creaking.  A creaking chair, specifically.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"color: #800080; font-size: medium;\"><strong>Uh-oh.  I hoped this wasn\'t <em>that</em> kind of massage parlor.  Justina never mentioned anything...you know...</strong></span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI listened for moaning, and thankfully, all was quiet except for the incessant creaking.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI shut my eyes tight and focused on Mr. Dreamy.  I trusted that all would be well.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n10 minutes later, someone entered the room and pulled my feet out of the bucket.  The reflexologist moved around to my head and started massaging my temples, which is not exactly reflexology, but WOW it felt good.  Next were my shoulders, necks, arms, legs...\n\n&nbsp;\n\nHuh?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnd then my feet.  Whew!  I was ready for my reflexology revelations.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"color: #800080; font-size: medium;\"><strong>The foot massage was quite painful in certain areas, and I was certain that this would reveal deep and powerful secrets.  I couldn\'t wait to consult the wise old Chinese man after our session.</strong></span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAfter working on my feet for 5 minutes, I heard a voice ask for me to turn over.  I assumed I was in for 60 minutes.  My makeshift eye mask was removed to reveal...\n\n&nbsp;\n\nA young Asian man of approximately 22 years of age.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nOh.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThis was obviously the grandson of the Legend!  An apprentice to his grandfather!  I trusted that I was in good hands.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI noticed a spot at the back of the chair that was a face rest.  I wasn\'t expecting this at all, but as I said, I\'m always game for a shoulder and back rub.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThe massage was more of an acupressure massage (I\'m used to Swedish), and I enjoyed the difference.  It was one of those \"it hurts, but it\'s a good kind of hurt\" massages.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nHe then announced that we were finished.  I dragged my wet noodle of a body out of the chair, grabbed my things, met him in the lobby, and settled the bill.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #800080;\"><strong>I scanned the lobby to make sure no one was watching.  I then leaned in and whispered, \"So...what can you tell me about the reflexology?\"</strong></span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI was answered with a blank stare.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n\"You know...Can you tell me anything about my health through my feet?\"  (I was suddenly too embarrassed to ask about my future.  I thought we\'d ease into that once he understood that I was open-minded and was game for the esoteric portion of today\'s festivities.)\n\n&nbsp;\n\nA look of recognition washed over his face.  He understood what I was referencing!\n\n&nbsp;\n\n\"Oh.  I don\'t know that stuff,\"  he replied as he hurried off to his next client.\n\n&nbsp;','Day 329:  Anti-Climactic Reflexology ','','inherit','open','open','','7320-revision-7','','','2011-08-23 20:32:07','2011-08-24 03:32:07','',7320,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/23/7320-revision-7/',0,'revision','',0),(7331,1,'2011-08-23 20:33:14','2011-08-24 03:33:14','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8210021.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-7324\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8210021-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>I\'ve always been curious to try <strong><a href=\"http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/ART00546/Reflexology-Dr-Weil-Wellness-Therapies.html\" target=\"_blank\">reflexology</a></strong>, a form of body work that focuses primarily on the feet.  I suppose the reason that I\'ve never followed through is because when I go in for a massage, I want the whole shebang.  I can\'t think of too many things in this world that I love more than a shoulder and back rub.  Ahhhh...\n\n&nbsp;\n\nOne day when I was eating at THE best Vietnamese food in my fair city, Justina (the owner of <strong><a href=\"http://www.azeats.com/cyclo/\" target=\"_blank\">Cyclo</a></strong> who just so happens to be my friend) relayed a reflexology story of epic proportions.  She visited a reflexology place a couple of blocks way where she received a reflexology massage by a little old Chinese man.  Not only did he give her the best foot massage of her life, but he also dished out medical advice and delivered psychic insights into her future.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nShe had me at insights.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI showed up with at the massage parlor in a flurry of excitement.  I could wait to meet this reflexology local legend who would delve into my feet while reading my soul.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8210020.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7325\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8210020-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI perused the menu of services in the lobby.  $20 for a half hour reflexology/$30 for an hour reflexology.  What a bargain!  I wondered if I wanted my feet rubbed for an entire hour.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nA woman greeted me.  \"I\'ve never tried reflexology before.  I\'m not sure if I would like the 30 minutes or the 60 minutes.\"  She appeared confused and led me to a dark room with oversized chairs.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8210019.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7326\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8210019-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI heard chatter in another language coming from the hallway.  A young man came in and stuck my feet into a warm bucket of water lined with a garbage bag.  Not exactly the most aesthetic presentation, but sterile.  When you have friends who have acquired toe fungi from pedicure shops, you appreciate sterile.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnother woman came into the room and instructed me with great enthusiasm and a smile to \"Sleep!  15 minutes!  Sleep!\"  She reclined the oversized chair, covered me in towels (it was a chilly room), and lay a folded a washcloth over my eyes to block out the light.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWhen in Rome, do as the Romans.  When in a reflexology parlor, sleep when the nice lady tells you to sleep!  I closed my eyes and drifted off while thinking of someone dreamy.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI was jolted out of my reverie by creaking chairs.  I thought that I was hearing things.  Rather, I <em>hoped</em> that I was hearing things.  Nope.  I definitely noted creaking.  A creaking chair, specifically.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"color: #800080; font-size: medium;\"><strong>Uh-oh.  I hoped this wasn\'t <em>that</em> kind of massage parlor.  Justina never mentioned anything...you know...</strong></span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI listened for moaning, and thankfully, all was quiet except for the incessant creaking.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI shut my eyes tight and focused on Mr. Dreamy.  I trusted that all would be well.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n10 minutes later, someone entered the room and pulled my feet out of the bucket.  The reflexologist moved around to my head and started massaging my temples, which is not exactly reflexology, but WOW it felt good.  Next were my shoulders, necks, arms, legs...\n\n&nbsp;\n\nHuh?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnd then my feet.  Whew!  I was ready for my reflexology revelations.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"color: #800080; font-size: medium;\"><strong>The foot massage was quite painful in certain areas, and I was certain that this would reveal deep and powerful secrets.  I couldn\'t wait to consult the wise old Chinese man after our session.</strong></span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAfter working on my feet for 5 minutes, I heard a voice ask for me to turn over.  I assumed I was in for 60 minutes.  My makeshift eye mask was removed to reveal...\n\n&nbsp;\n\nA young Asian man of approximately 22 years of age.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nOh.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThis was obviously the grandson of the Legend!  An apprentice to his grandfather!  I trusted that I was in good hands.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI noticed a spot at the back of the chair that was a face rest.  I wasn\'t expecting this at all, but as I said, I\'m always game for a shoulder and back rub.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThe massage was more of an acupressure massage (I\'m used to Swedish), and I enjoyed the difference.  It was one of those \"it hurts, but it\'s a good kind of hurt\" massages.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nHe then announced that we were finished.  I dragged my wet noodle of a body out of the chair, grabbed my things, met him in the lobby, and settled the bill.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #800080;\"><strong>I scanned the lobby to make sure no one was watching.  I then leaned in and whispered, \"So...what can you tell me about the reflexology?\"</strong></span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI was answered with a blank stare.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n\"You know...Can you tell me anything about my health through my feet?\"  (I was suddenly too embarrassed to ask about my future.  I thought we\'d ease into that once he understood that I was open-minded and was game for the esoteric portion of today\'s festivities.)\n\n&nbsp;\n\nA look of recognition washed over his face.  He understood what I was referencing!\n\n&nbsp;\n\n\"Oh.  I don\'t know that stuff,\"  he replied as he hurried off to his next client.\n\n&nbsp;','Day 329:  Anti-Climactic Reflexology ','','inherit','open','open','','7320-revision-8','','','2011-08-23 20:33:14','2011-08-24 03:33:14','',7320,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/23/7320-revision-8/',0,'revision','',0),(7332,1,'2011-08-23 20:34:29','2011-08-24 03:34:29','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8210021.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-7324\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8210021-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>I\'ve always been curious to try <strong><a href=\"http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/ART00546/Reflexology-Dr-Weil-Wellness-Therapies.html\" target=\"_blank\">reflexology</a></strong>, a form of body work that focuses primarily on the feet.  I suppose the reason that I\'ve never followed through is because when I go in for a massage, I want the whole shebang.  I can\'t think of too many things in this world that I love more than a shoulder and back rub.  Ahhhh...\n\n&nbsp;\n\nOne day when I was eating at THE best Vietnamese food in my fair city, Justina (the owner of <strong><a href=\"http://www.azeats.com/cyclo/\" target=\"_blank\">Cyclo</a></strong> who just so happens to be my friend) relayed a reflexology story of epic proportions.  She visited a reflexology place a couple of blocks way where she received a reflexology massage by a little old Chinese man.  Not only did he give her the best foot massage of her life, but he also dished out medical advice and delivered psychic insights into her future.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nShe had me at insights.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI showed up with at the massage parlor in a flurry of excitement.  I could wait to meet this reflexology local legend who would delve into my feet while reading my soul.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8210020.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7325\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8210020-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI perused the menu of services in the lobby.  $20 for a half hour reflexology/$30 for an hour reflexology.  What a bargain!  I wondered if I wanted my feet rubbed for an entire hour.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nA woman greeted me.  \"I\'ve never tried reflexology before.  I\'m not sure if I would like the 30 minutes or the 60 minutes.\"  She appeared confused and led me to a dark room with oversized chairs.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8210019.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7326\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8210019-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI heard chatter in another language coming from the hallway.  A young man came in and stuck my feet into a warm bucket of water lined with a garbage bag.  Not exactly the most aesthetic presentation, but sterile.  When you have friends who have acquired toe fungi from pedicure shops, you appreciate sterile.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnother woman came into the room and instructed me with great enthusiasm and a smile to \"Sleep!  15 minutes!  Sleep!\"  She reclined the oversized chair, covered me in towels (it was a chilly room), and lay a folded a washcloth over my eyes to block out the light.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWhen in Rome, do as the Romans do.  When in a reflexology parlor, sleep when the nice lady tells you to!  I closed my eyes and drifted off while thinking of someone dreamy.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI was jolted out of my reverie by creaking chairs.  I thought that I was hearing things.  Rather, I <em>hoped</em> that I was hearing things.  Nope.  I definitely noted creaking.  A creaking chair, specifically.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"color: #800080; font-size: medium;\"><strong>Uh-oh.  I hoped this wasn\'t <em>that</em> kind of massage parlor.  Justina never mentioned anything...you know...</strong></span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI listened for moaning, and thankfully, all was quiet except for the incessant creaking.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI shut my eyes tight and focused on Mr. Dreamy.  I trusted that all would be well.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n10 minutes later, someone entered the room and pulled my feet out of the bucket.  The reflexologist moved around to my head and started massaging my temples, which is not exactly reflexology, but WOW it felt good.  Next were my shoulders, necks, arms, legs...\n\n&nbsp;\n\nHuh?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnd then my feet.  Whew!  I was ready for my reflexology revelations.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"color: #800080; font-size: medium;\"><strong>The foot massage was quite painful in certain areas, and I was certain that this would reveal deep and powerful secrets.  I couldn\'t wait to consult the wise old Chinese man after our session.</strong></span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAfter working on my feet for 5 minutes, I heard a voice ask for me to turn over.  I assumed I was in for 60 minutes.  My makeshift eye mask was removed to reveal...\n\n&nbsp;\n\nA young Asian man of approximately 22 years of age.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nOh.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThis was obviously the grandson of the Legend!  An apprentice to his grandfather!  I trusted that I was in good hands.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI noticed a spot at the back of the chair that was a face rest.  I wasn\'t expecting this at all, but as I said, I\'m always game for a shoulder and back rub.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThe massage was more of an acupressure massage (I\'m used to Swedish), and I enjoyed the difference.  It was one of those \"it hurts, but it\'s a good kind of hurt\" massages.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nHe then announced that we were finished.  I dragged my wet noodle of a body out of the chair, grabbed my things, met him in the lobby, and settled the bill.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #800080;\"><strong>I scanned the lobby to make sure no one was watching.  I then leaned in and whispered, \"So...what can you tell me about the reflexology?\"</strong></span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI was answered with a blank stare.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n\"You know...Can you tell me anything about my health through my feet?\"  (I was suddenly too embarrassed to ask about my future.  I thought we\'d ease into that once he understood that I was open-minded and was game for the esoteric portion of today\'s festivities.)\n\n&nbsp;\n\nA look of recognition washed over his face.  He understood what I was referencing!\n\n&nbsp;\n\n\"Oh.  I don\'t know that stuff,\"  he replied as he hurried off to his next client.\n\n&nbsp;','Day 329:  Anti-Climactic Reflexology ','','inherit','open','open','','7320-revision-9','','','2011-08-23 20:34:29','2011-08-24 03:34:29','',7320,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/23/7320-revision-9/',0,'revision','',0),(7333,1,'2011-08-23 20:36:23','2011-08-24 03:36:23','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8210021.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-7324\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8210021-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>I\'ve always been curious to try <strong><a href=\"http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/ART00546/Reflexology-Dr-Weil-Wellness-Therapies.html\" target=\"_blank\">reflexology</a></strong>, a form of body work that focuses primarily on the feet.  I suppose the reason that I\'ve never followed through is because when I go in for a massage, I want the whole shebang.  I can\'t think of too many things in this world that I love more than a shoulder and back rub.  Ahhhh...\n\n&nbsp;\n\nOne day when I was eating at THE best Vietnamese food in my fair city, Justina (the owner of <strong><a href=\"http://www.azeats.com/cyclo/\" target=\"_blank\">Cyclo</a></strong> who just so happens to be my friend) relayed a reflexology story of epic proportions.  She visited a reflexology place a couple of blocks way where she received a reflexology massage by a little old Chinese man.  Not only did he give her the best foot massage of her life, but he also dished out medical advice and delivered psychic insights into her future.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nShe had me at insights.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI showed up with at the massage parlor in a flurry of excitement.  I could wait to meet this reflexology local legend who would delve into my feet while reading my soul.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8210020.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7325\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8210020-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI perused the menu of services in the lobby.  $20 for a half hour reflexology/$30 for an hour reflexology.  What a bargain!  I wondered if I wanted my feet rubbed for an entire hour.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nA woman greeted me.  \"I\'ve never tried reflexology before.  I\'m not sure if I would like the 30 minutes or the 60 minutes.\"  She appeared confused and led me to a dark room with oversized chairs.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8210019.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7326\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8210019-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI heard chatter in another language coming from the hallway.  A young man came in and stuck my feet into a warm bucket of water lined with a garbage bag.  Not exactly the most aesthetic presentation, but sterile.  When you have friends who have acquired toe fungi from pedicure shops, you appreciate sterile.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnother woman came into the room and instructed me with great enthusiasm and a smile to \"Sleep!  15 minutes!  Sleep!\"  She reclined the oversized chair, covered me in towels (it was a chilly room), and lay a folded a washcloth over my eyes to block out the light.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWhen in Rome, do as the Romans do.  When in a reflexology parlor, sleep when the nice lady tells you to!  I closed my eyes and drifted off while thinking of someone dreamy.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI was jolted out of my reverie by creaking chairs.  I thought that I was hearing things.  Rather, I <em>hoped</em> that I was hearing things.  Nope.  I definitely noted creaking.  A creaking chair, specifically.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"color: #800080; font-size: medium;\"><strong>Uh-oh.  I hoped this wasn\'t <em>that</em> kind of massage parlor.  Justina never mentioned anything...you know...</strong></span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI listened for moaning, and thankfully, all was quiet except for the incessant creaking.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI shut my eyes tight and focused on Mr. Dreamy.  I trusted that all would be well.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n10 minutes later, someone entered the room and pulled my feet out of the bucket.  The reflexologist moved around to my head and started massaging my temples, which is not exactly reflexology, but WOW it felt good.  Next were my shoulders, necks, arms, legs...\n\n&nbsp;\n\nHuh?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnd then my feet.  Whew!  I was ready for my reflexology revelations.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"color: #800080; font-size: medium;\"><strong>The foot massage was quite painful in certain areas, and I was certain that this would reveal deep and powerful secrets.  I couldn\'t wait to consult the wise old Chinese man after our session.</strong></span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAfter working on my feet for 5 minutes, I heard a voice ask for me to turn over.  I assumed I was in for 60 minutes.  My makeshift eye mask was removed to reveal...\n\n&nbsp;\n\nA young Asian man of approximately 22 years of age.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nOh.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThis was obviously the grandson of the Legend!  An apprentice to his grandfather!  I trusted that I was in good hands.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI noticed a spot at the back of the chair that was a face rest.  I wasn\'t expecting this at all, but as I said, I\'m always game for a shoulder and back rub.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThe massage was more of an acupressure massage (I\'m used to Swedish), and I enjoyed the difference.  It was one of those \"it hurts, but it\'s a good kind of hurt\" massages.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nHe then announced that we were finished.  I dragged my wet noodle of a body out of the chair, grabbed my things, met him in the lobby, and settled the bill.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #800080;\"><strong>I scanned the lobby to make sure no one was watching.  I then leaned in and whispered, \"So...what can you tell me about the reflexology?\"</strong></span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI was answered with a blank stare.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n\"You know...Can you tell me anything about my health through my feet?\"  (I was suddenly too embarrassed to ask about my future.  I thought we\'d ease into that once he understood that I was open-minded and was game for the esoteric portion of today\'s festivities.)\n\n&nbsp;\n\nA look of recognition washed over his face.  He understood what I was referencing!\n\n&nbsp;\n\n\"Oh.  I don\'t know that stuff,\"  he replied as he hurried off to his next client.\n\n&nbsp;','Day 329:  Anti-Climactic Reflexology ','','inherit','open','open','','7320-revision-10','','','2011-08-23 20:36:23','2011-08-24 03:36:23','',7320,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/23/7320-revision-10/',0,'revision','',0),(7335,1,'2011-08-23 20:57:57','2011-08-24 03:57:57','I\'ve never wanted to try Skype.  I prefer old-fashioned phone talking while reclining on my couch or while doing the dishes.  (I\'m a notorious multi-tasker.)\n\n&nbsp;\n\nIn addition, I don\'t like the idea of someone watching me through their computer.  My home is my nest, and I prefer privacy, thank you very much.  It\'s <em>different</em> when someone is there with you in the flesh.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nMust we invade every moment in our lives with technology?  I\'m already bombarded with emails and texts.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnd frankly, I look <em>absolutely wretched</em> when I\'ve peeped at myself with that \"photo booth\" thingie on my Mac.  The lighting is off or <em>something</em>.  It\'s ghastly.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nHaving said all of this, I only see World\'s Most Precious Niece and Nephew twice a year, on average.  I thought it might be fun to catch a peep of them.  (World\'s Most Precious Nephew is a tween and could care less, but World\'s Most Precious Niece is nine and still thinks her Aunt Shell is cool.)\n\n&nbsp;\n\nSo...\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;','Day 330:  Skype Newbies ','','inherit','open','open','','7334-revision','','','2011-08-23 20:57:57','2011-08-24 03:57:57','',7334,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/23/7334-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(7336,1,'2011-08-23 21:06:03','2011-08-24 04:06:03','','OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA','','inherit','open','open','','olympus-digital-camera-543','','','2011-08-23 21:06:03','2011-08-24 04:06:03','',7334,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8220016.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(7337,1,'2011-08-23 21:14:02','2011-08-24 04:14:02','I\'ve never wanted to try Skype.  I prefer old-fashioned phone talking while reclining on my couch or while doing the dishes.  (I\'m a notorious multi-tasker.)\n\n&nbsp;\n\nIn addition, I don\'t like the idea of someone watching me through their computer.  My home is my nest, and I prefer privacy, thank you very much.  It\'s <em>different</em> when someone is there with you in the flesh.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nMust we invade every moment in our lives with technology?  I\'m already bombarded with emails, texts, and bbms.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnd frankly, I look <em>absolutely wretched</em> when I\'ve peeped at myself with that \"photo booth\" thingie on my Mac.  The lighting is off or <em>something</em>.  It\'s ghastly.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nHaving said all of this, I only see World\'s Most Precious Niece and Nephew twice a year, on average.  I thought it might be fun to sneak a peek of them.  (World\'s Most Precious Nephew is a tween and could care less, but World\'s Most Precious Niece is nine and still thinks her Aunt Shell is cool.)\n\n&nbsp;\n\nSo...\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8220016.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7336\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8220016-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWe decided that we\'ll meet again this weekend for a jam\n\n&nbsp;','Day 330:  Skype Newbies ','','inherit','open','open','','7334-revision-2','','','2011-08-23 21:14:02','2011-08-24 04:14:02','',7334,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/23/7334-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(7338,1,'2011-08-23 21:14:26','2011-08-24 04:14:26','I\'ve never wanted to try Skype.  I prefer old-fashioned phone talking while reclining on my couch or while doing the dishes.  (I\'m a notorious multi-tasker.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn addition, I don\'t like the idea of someone watching me through their computer.  My home is my nest, and I prefer privacy, thank you very much.  It\'s <em>different</em> when someone is there with you in the flesh.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMust we invade every moment in our lives with technology?  I\'m already bombarded with emails, texts, and bbms.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd frankly, I look <em>absolutely wretched</em> when I\'ve peeped at myself with that \"photo booth\" thingie on my Mac.  The lighting is off or <em>something</em>.  It\'s ghastly.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHaving said all of this, I only see World\'s Most Precious Niece and Nephew twice a year, on average.  I thought it might be fun to sneak a peek of them.  (World\'s Most Precious Nephew is a tween and could care less, but World\'s Most Precious Niece is nine and still thinks her Aunt Shell is cool.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSo...\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8220016.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7336\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8220016-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWe decided that we\'ll meet again this weekend with our guitars for a jam.  :-D\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Day 330:  Skype Newbies ','','inherit','open','open','','7334-revision-3','','','2011-08-23 21:14:26','2011-08-24 04:14:26','',7334,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/23/7334-revision-3/',0,'revision','',0),(7339,1,'2011-08-23 20:36:52','2011-08-24 03:36:52','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8210021.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-7324\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8210021-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>I\'ve always been curious to try <strong><a href=\"http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/ART00546/Reflexology-Dr-Weil-Wellness-Therapies.html\" target=\"_blank\">reflexology</a></strong>, a form of body work that focuses primarily on the feet.  I suppose the reason that I\'ve never followed through is because when I go in for a massage, I want the whole shebang.  I can\'t think of too many things in this world that I love more than a shoulder and back rub.  Ahhhh...\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOne day when I was eating at THE best Vietnamese food in my fair city, Justina (the owner of <strong><a href=\"http://www.azeats.com/cyclo/\" target=\"_blank\">Cyclo</a></strong> who just so happens to be my friend) relayed a reflexology story of epic proportions.  She visited a reflexology place a couple of blocks way where she received a reflexology massage by a little old Chinese man.  Not only did he give her the best foot massage of her life, but he also dished out medical advice and delivered psychic insights into her future.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nShe had me at insights.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI showed up with at the massage parlor in a flurry of excitement.  I could wait to meet this reflexology local legend who would delve into my feet while reading my soul.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8210020.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7325\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8210020-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI perused the menu of services in the lobby.  $20 for a half hour reflexology/$30 for an hour reflexology.  What a bargain!  I wondered if I wanted my feet rubbed for an entire hour.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA woman greeted me.  \"I\'ve never tried reflexology before.  I\'m not sure if I would like the 30 minutes or the 60 minutes.\"  She appeared confused and led me to a dark room with oversized chairs.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8210019.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7326\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8210019-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI heard chatter in another language coming from the hallway.  A young man came in and stuck my feet into a warm bucket of water lined with a garbage bag.  Not exactly the most aesthetic presentation, but sterile.  When you have friends who have acquired toe fungi from pedicure shops, you appreciate sterile.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnother woman came into the room and instructed me with great enthusiasm and a smile to \"Sleep!  15 minutes!  Sleep!\"  She reclined the oversized chair, covered me in towels (it was a chilly room), and lay a folded a washcloth over my eyes to block out the light.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen in Rome, do as the Romans do.  When in a reflexology parlor, sleep when the nice lady tells you to!  I closed my eyes and drifted off while thinking of someone dreamy.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI was jolted out of my reverie by creaking chairs.  I thought that I was hearing things.  Rather, I <em>hoped</em> that I was hearing things.  Nope.  I definitely noted creaking.  A creaking chair, specifically.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #800080; font-size: medium;\"><strong>Uh-oh.  I hoped this wasn\'t <em>that</em> kind of massage parlor.  Justina never mentioned anything...you know...</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI listened for moaning, and thankfully, all was quiet except for the incessant creaking.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI shut my eyes tight and focused on Mr. Dreamy.  I trusted that all would be well.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n10 minutes later, someone entered the room and pulled my feet out of the bucket.  The reflexologist moved around to my head and started massaging my temples, which is not exactly reflexology, but WOW it felt good.  Next were my shoulders, necks, arms, legs...\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHuh?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd then my feet.  Whew!  I was ready for my reflexology revelations.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #800080; font-size: medium;\"><strong>The foot massage was quite painful in certain areas, and I was certain that this would reveal deep and powerful secrets.  I couldn\'t wait to consult the wise old Chinese man after our session.</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAfter working on my feet for 5 minutes, I heard a voice ask for me to turn over.  I assumed I was in for 60 minutes.  My makeshift eye mask was removed to reveal...\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA young Asian man of approximately 22 years of age.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOh.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis was obviously the grandson of the Legend!  An apprentice to his grandfather!  I trusted that I was in good hands.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI noticed a spot at the back of the chair that was a face rest.  I wasn\'t expecting this at all, but as I said, I\'m always game for a shoulder and back rub.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe massage was more of an acupressure massage (I\'m used to Swedish), and I enjoyed the difference.  It was one of those \"it hurts, but it\'s a good kind of hurt\" massages.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHe then announced that we were finished.  I dragged my wet noodle of a body out of the chair, grabbed my things, met him in the lobby, and settled the bill.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #800080;\"><strong>I scanned the lobby to make sure no one was watching.  I then leaned in and whispered, \"So...what can you tell me about the reflexology?\"</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI was answered with a blank stare.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\"You know...Can you tell me anything about my health through my feet?\"  (I was suddenly too embarrassed to ask about my future.  I thought we\'d ease into that once he understood that I was open-minded and was game for the esoteric portion of today\'s festivities.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA look of recognition washed over his face.  He understood what I was referencing!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\"Oh.  I don\'t know that stuff,\"  he replied as he hurried off to his next client.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Day 329:  Anti-Climactic Reflexology ','','inherit','open','open','','7320-revision-11','','','2011-08-23 20:36:52','2011-08-24 03:36:52','',7320,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/23/7320-revision-11/',0,'revision','',0),(7422,1,'2011-09-01 01:11:12','2011-09-01 08:11:12','[caption id=\"attachment_7426\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"My back before Office Yoga\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8300027.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7426\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8300027-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nI\'m sure you\'ve heard of it.  Office Yoga.  Exercises (or \"Asanas\" in Yoga terminology) that you perform at your desk so that you don\'t turn into a computer hunchback.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIt\'s such a great idea, isn\'t it?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI don\'t know of anyone who has ever tried it.  Do you?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI\'ve never tried it, and I\'ve practiced yoga for 11 years!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAfter 337 days of computer work during the day and blog posting at night, my back, neck and shoulders asked me to investigate this Office Yoga phenomenon.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI always find it best to tackle these sorts of things with my guinea pig posse.  Today\'s <del>victims</del> volunteers:  Hollywood and YoYo.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMy word, what did we do before the Internet?!?!  I Googled \"Office Yoga\" and boom!  The first entry was a free program equipped with video demonstrations!  You can see it for yourself <a href=\"http://www.soundtells.com/YogaOffice/Online/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>here.</strong></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7425 alignnone\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8300017-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8300029.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7427\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8300029-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8300026.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7428 alignnone\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8300026-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Unnamed.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7432\" title=\"Unnamed\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Unnamed-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHere\'s what I expected:  I would goof of with my friends during our afternoon coffee break and have a good laugh.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHere\'s what I didn\'t expect:  This is revolutionary!  Hollywood and I felt a tremendous release of muscle attention.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nVerdict:  Try this at work!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nNamaste.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Day 338:  Office Yoga','','publish','open','open','','day-338-office-yoga','','','2011-08-31 17:58:12','2011-09-01 00:58:12','',0,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?p=7422',0,'post','',0),(7341,1,'2011-08-23 21:15:09','2011-08-24 04:15:09','I\'ve never wanted to try Skype.  I prefer old-fashioned phone talking while reclining on my couch or while doing the dishes.  (I\'m a notorious multi-tasker.)\n\n&nbsp;\n\nIn addition, I don\'t like the idea of someone watching me through their computer.  My home is my nest, and I prefer privacy, thank you very much.  It\'s <em>different</em> when someone is there with you in the flesh.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nMust we invade every moment in our lives with technology?  I\'m already bombarded with emails, texts, and bbms.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnd frankly, I look <em>absolutely wretched</em> when I\'ve peeped at myself with that \"photo booth\" thingie on my Mac.  The lighting is off or <em>something</em>.  It\'s ghastly.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nHaving said all of this, I only see World\'s Most Precious Niece and Nephew twice a year, on average.  I thought it might be fun to sneak a peek of them.  (World\'s Most Precious Nephew is a tween and could care less, but World\'s Most Precious Niece is nine and still thinks her Aunt Shell is cool.)\n\n&nbsp;\n\nSo...\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8220016.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7336\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8220016-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWe decided that we\'ll meet again this weekend with our guitars for a jam.  :-D\n\n&nbsp;','Day 330:  Skype Newbies ','','inherit','open','open','','7334-revision-4','','','2011-08-23 21:15:09','2011-08-24 04:15:09','',7334,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/23/7334-revision-4/',0,'revision','',0),(7342,1,'2011-08-24 17:22:20','2011-08-25 00:22:20','I\'ve never wanted to try Skype.  I prefer old-fashioned phone talking while reclining on my couch or while doing the dishes.  (I\'m a notorious multi-tasker.)\n\n&nbsp;\n\nIn addition, I don\'t like the idea of someone watching me through their computer.  My home is my nest, and I prefer privacy, thank you very much.  It\'s <em>different</em> when someone is there with you in the flesh.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nMust we invade every moment in our lives with technology?  I\'m already bombarded with emails, texts, and bbms.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnd frankly, I look <em>absolutely wretched</em> when I\'ve peeped at myself with that \"photo booth\" thingie on my Mac.  The lighting is off or <em>something</em>.  It\'s ghastly.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nHaving said all of this, I only see World\'s Most Precious Niece and Nephew twice a year, on average.  I thought it might be fun to sneak a peek of them.  (World\'s Most Precious Nephew is a tween and could care less, but World\'s Most Precious Niece is nine and still thinks her Aunt Shell is cool.)\n\n&nbsp;\n\nSo...\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8220016.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7336\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8220016-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWe decided that we\'ll meet again this weekend with our guitars for a jam.  :-D\n\n&nbsp;\n\n******\n\n&nbsp;\n\nTo Skype or not to Skype!  <em>That </em>is the question!  What\n\n&nbsp;','Day 330:  Skype Newbies ','','inherit','open','open','','7334-autosave','','','2011-08-24 17:22:20','2011-08-25 00:22:20','',7334,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/24/7334-autosave/',0,'revision','',0),(7343,1,'2011-08-24 17:20:41','2011-08-25 00:20:41','I\'ve never wanted to try Skype.  I prefer old-fashioned phone talking while reclining on my couch or while doing the dishes.  (I\'m a notorious multi-tasker.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn addition, I don\'t like the idea of someone watching me through their computer.  My home is my nest, and I prefer privacy, thank you very much.  It\'s <em>different</em> when someone is there with you in the flesh.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMust we invade every moment in our lives with technology?  I\'m already bombarded with emails, texts, and bbms.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd frankly, I look <em>absolutely wretched</em> when I\'ve peeped at myself with that \"photo booth\" thingie on my Mac.  The lighting is off or <em>something</em>.  It\'s ghastly.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHaving said all of this, I only see World\'s Most Precious Niece and Nephew twice a year, on average.  I thought it might be fun to sneak a peek of them.  (World\'s Most Precious Nephew is a tween and could care less, but World\'s Most Precious Niece is nine and still thinks her Aunt Shell is cool.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSo...\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8220016.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7336\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8220016-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWe decided that we\'ll meet again this weekend with our guitars for a jam.  :-D\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Day 330:  Skype Newbies ','','inherit','open','open','','7334-revision-5','','','2011-08-24 17:20:41','2011-08-25 00:20:41','',7334,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/24/7334-revision-5/',0,'revision','',0),(7345,1,'2011-08-24 20:11:44','2011-08-25 03:11:44','Remember when I auditioned for the first time in 15 years (<strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/07/25/day-298-my-first-audition-in-15-years/\" target=\"_blank\">Day 298</a></strong>) and was cast in the role of 50s Housewife?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nDid my <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/07/25/day-298-my-first-audition-in-15-years/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Vintage Hair Tutorials</strong> </a>pay off?  This Z-List actress styled her hair all by her lonesome!  (<strong><a href=\"http://www.hairpeace.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Sal</a></strong>, let me know if you ever need by expertise at the studio.)\n\n&nbsp;\n\nOn Day 331, I arrived at work to find countless emails with the subject line:  <span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #800000;\"><strong>Now Playing:  Social Media Video for Speed Games.</strong></span>  I thought our normally stellar spam filter had been hacked, and I was about to wage a war with a nasty virus.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nInstead, I received kudos upon kudos upon kudos.  Awwwww, shucks.  Thank you, everybody!  :-D\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;','Day 331:  15 Minutes of Social Media Fame','','inherit','open','open','','7344-revision','','','2011-08-24 20:11:44','2011-08-25 03:11:44','',7344,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/24/7344-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(7346,1,'2011-08-24 20:12:44','2011-08-25 03:12:44','Remember when I auditioned for the first time in 15 years (<strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/07/25/day-298-my-first-audition-in-15-years/\" target=\"_blank\">Day 298</a></strong>) and was cast in the role of 50s Housewife?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nDid my <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/07/25/day-298-my-first-audition-in-15-years/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Vintage Hair Tutorials</strong> </a>pay off?  This Z-List actress styled her hair all by her lonesome!  (<strong><a href=\"http://www.hairpeace.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Sal</a></strong>, let me know if you ever need by expertise at the studio.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOn Day 331, I arrived at work to find countless emails with the subject line:  <span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #800000;\"><strong>Now Playing:  Social Media Video for Speed Games.</strong></span>  I thought our normally stellar spam filter had been hacked, and I was about to wage a war with a nasty virus.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nInstead, I received kudos upon kudos upon kudos.  Awwwww, shucks.  Thank you, everybody!  :-D\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<iframe width=\"560\" height=\"345\" src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/2xum7LtaFPY\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe>','Day 331:  15 Minutes of Social Media Fame','','inherit','open','open','','7344-revision-2','','','2011-08-24 20:12:44','2011-08-25 03:12:44','',7344,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/24/7344-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(7347,1,'2011-08-24 20:13:18','2011-08-25 03:13:18','Remember when I auditioned for the first time in 15 years (<strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/07/25/day-298-my-first-audition-in-15-years/\" target=\"_blank\">Day 298</a></strong>) and was cast in the role of 50s Housewife?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nDid my <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/07/25/day-298-my-first-audition-in-15-years/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Vintage Hair Tutorials</strong> </a>pay off?  This Z-List actress styled her hair all by her lonesome!  (<strong><a href=\"http://www.hairpeace.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Sal</a></strong>, let me know if you ever need by expertise at the studio.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOn Day 331, I arrived at work to find countless emails with the subject line:  <span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #800000;\"><strong>Now Playing:  Social Media Video for Speed Games.</strong></span>  I thought our normally stellar spam filter had been hacked, and I was about to wage a war with a nasty virus.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nInstead, I received kudos upon kudos upon kudos.  Awwwww, shucks.  Thank you, everybody!  :-D\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<iframe width=\"560\" height=\"345\" src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/2xum7LtaFPY\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe>','Day 331:  15 Minutes of Social Media Fame','','inherit','open','open','','7344-revision-3','','','2011-08-24 20:13:18','2011-08-25 03:13:18','',7344,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/24/7344-revision-3/',0,'revision','',0),(7348,1,'2011-08-24 20:14:48','2011-08-25 03:14:48','Remember when I auditioned for the first time in 15 years (<strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/07/25/day-298-my-first-audition-in-15-years/\" target=\"_blank\">Day 298</a></strong>) and was cast in the role of 50s Housewife?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nDid my <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/07/day-311-vintage-hair-style-tutorials/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Vintage Hair Tutorials</strong> </a>pay off?  This Z-List actress styled her hair all by her lonesome!  (<strong><a href=\"http://www.hairpeace.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Sal</a></strong>, let me know if you ever need by expertise at the studio.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOn Day 331, I arrived at work to find countless emails with the subject line:  <span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #800000;\"><strong>Now Playing:  Social Media Video for Speed Games.</strong></span>  I thought our normally stellar spam filter had been hacked, and I was about to wage a war with a nasty virus.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nInstead, I received kudos upon kudos upon kudos.  Awwwww, shucks.  Thank you, everybody!  :-D\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<iframe src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/2xum7LtaFPY\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"560\" height=\"345\"></iframe>','Day 331:  15 Minutes of Social Media Fame','','inherit','open','open','','7344-revision-4','','','2011-08-24 20:14:48','2011-08-25 03:14:48','',7344,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/24/7344-revision-4/',0,'revision','',0),(7349,1,'2011-08-24 20:17:53','2011-08-25 03:17:53','Remember when I auditioned for the first time in 15 years (<strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/07/25/day-298-my-first-audition-in-15-years/\" target=\"_blank\">Day 298</a></strong>) and was cast in the role of 50s Housewife?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nDid my <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/07/day-311-vintage-hair-style-tutorials/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Vintage Hair Tutorials</strong> </a>pay off?  This Z-List actress styled her hair all by her lonesome!  (<strong><a href=\"http://www.hairpeace.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Sal</a></strong>, let me know if you ever need by expertise at the studio.)\n\n&nbsp;\n\nOn Day 331, I arrived at work to find countless emails with the subject line:  <span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #800000;\"><strong>Now Playing:  Social Media Video for Speed Games.</strong></span>  I thought our normally stellar spam filter had been hacked, and I was about to wage a war with a nasty virus.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nInstead, I learned that the latest Noble Publishing Superpower video had launched, and I received kudos upon kudos upon kudos for my Social Media 15 Minutes of Fame.  Awwwww, shucks.  Thank you, everybody!  :-D\n<iframe src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/2xum7LtaFPY\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"560\" height=\"345\"></iframe>\n\n&nbsp;\n&nbsp;','Day 331:  15 Minutes of Social Media Fame','','inherit','open','open','','7344-autosave','','','2011-08-24 20:17:53','2011-08-25 03:17:53','',7344,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/24/7344-autosave/',0,'revision','',0),(7350,1,'2011-08-24 20:15:02','2011-08-25 03:15:02','Remember when I auditioned for the first time in 15 years (<strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/07/25/day-298-my-first-audition-in-15-years/\" target=\"_blank\">Day 298</a></strong>) and was cast in the role of 50s Housewife?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nDid my <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/07/day-311-vintage-hair-style-tutorials/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Vintage Hair Tutorials</strong> </a>pay off?  This Z-List actress styled her hair all by her lonesome!  (<strong><a href=\"http://www.hairpeace.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Sal</a></strong>, let me know if you ever need by expertise at the studio.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOn Day 331, I arrived at work to find countless emails with the subject line:  <span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #800000;\"><strong>Now Playing:  Social Media Video for Speed Games.</strong></span>  I thought our normally stellar spam filter had been hacked, and I was about to wage a war with a nasty virus.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nInstead, I received kudos upon kudos upon kudos.  Awwwww, shucks.  Thank you, everybody!  :-D\r\n<iframe src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/2xum7LtaFPY\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"560\" height=\"345\"></iframe>','Day 331:  15 Minutes of Social Media Fame','','inherit','open','open','','7344-revision-5','','','2011-08-24 20:15:02','2011-08-25 03:15:02','',7344,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/24/7344-revision-5/',0,'revision','',0),(7351,1,'2011-08-24 20:17:39','2011-08-25 03:17:39','Remember when I auditioned for the first time in 15 years (<strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/07/25/day-298-my-first-audition-in-15-years/\" target=\"_blank\">Day 298</a></strong>) and was cast in the role of 50s Housewife?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nDid my <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/07/day-311-vintage-hair-style-tutorials/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Vintage Hair Tutorials</strong> </a>pay off?  This Z-List actress styled her hair all by her lonesome!  (<strong><a href=\"http://www.hairpeace.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Sal</a></strong>, let me know if you ever need by expertise at the studio.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOn Day 331, I arrived at work to find countless emails with the subject line:  <span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #800000;\"><strong>Now Playing:  Social Media Video for Speed Games.</strong></span>  I thought our normally stellar spam filter had been hacked, and I was about to wage a war with a nasty virus.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nInstead, I learned that the latest Noble Publishing Superpower video had launched, and I received kudos upon kudos upon kudos for my Social Media 15 Minutes of Fame.  Awwwww, shucks.  Thank you, everybody!  :-D\r\n<iframe src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/2xum7LtaFPY\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"560\" height=\"345\"></iframe>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n&nbsp;','Day 331:  15 Minutes of Social Media Fame','','inherit','open','open','','7344-revision-6','','','2011-08-24 20:17:39','2011-08-25 03:17:39','',7344,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/24/7344-revision-6/',0,'revision','',0),(7352,1,'2011-08-26 01:11:28','2011-08-26 08:11:28','&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHere is what I did on Day 332:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Screen-shot-2011-08-25-at-7.01.48-PM.png\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7364\" title=\"Screen shot 2011-08-25 at 7.01.48 PM\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Screen-shot-2011-08-25-at-7.01.48-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"726\" height=\"478\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI didn\'t realize it on Tuesday night when I posted this, but I was incorrect:  I was actually in the midst of Day 332.  I suppose this means that I really am in dire need of a day\'s \"break\".\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThank you to Melody and Jennie who have graciously volunteered to step in for me.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAre you next?  Have you ever dreamed about being a blogger for a day?  If so, speak up in the comments section.  I will pick one lucky contestant this weekend!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: xx-large; color: #008000;\"><strong>GRAZIE! </strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: xx-large; color: #008000;\"><strong> </strong></span>','Day 332:  Would You Like to Help, Please?  ','','publish','open','open','','day-332-would-you-like-to-help-please','','','2011-08-26 07:49:53','2011-08-26 14:49:53','',0,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?p=7352',0,'post','',1),(7353,1,'2011-08-25 19:00:14','2011-08-26 02:00:14','<br />\n','Day 332:  Would You Like to Help, Please?  ','','inherit','open','open','','7352-revision','','','2011-08-25 19:00:14','2011-08-26 02:00:14','',7352,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/25/7352-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(7354,1,'2011-08-25 19:16:30','2011-08-26 02:16:30','Here is what I did on Day 332:\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img src=\"webkit-fake-url://6AA32A7B-B434-4FAF-B126-C1D642F61640/image.tiff\" alt=\"\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI didn\'t realize it on Tuesday night when I posted this, but I was incorrect:  I was actually in the midst of Day 332.  I suppose this means that I really am in dire need of a day\'s \"break\".\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThank you to Melody and Jennie who have graciously volunteered to step in for me.  Are you next?  If so, speak up in the comments section.  I will pick one lucky','Day 332:  Would You Like to Help, Please?  ','','inherit','open','open','','7352-revision-2','','','2011-08-25 19:16:30','2011-08-26 02:16:30','',7352,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/25/7352-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(7355,1,'2011-08-25 19:17:30','2011-08-26 02:17:30','Here is what I did on Day 332:\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img src=\"webkit-fake-url://6AA32A7B-B434-4FAF-B126-C1D642F61640/image.tiff\" alt=\"\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI didn\'t realize it on Tuesday night when I posted this, but I was incorrect:  I was actually in the midst of Day 332.  I suppose this means that I really am in dire need of a day\'s \"break\".\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThank you to Melody and Jennie who have graciously volunteered to step in for me.  Are you next?  If so, speak up in the comments section.  I will pick one lucky contestant this weekend!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nGRAZIE!','Day 332:  Would You Like to Help, Please?  ','','inherit','open','open','','7352-revision-3','','','2011-08-25 19:17:30','2011-08-26 02:17:30','',7352,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/25/7352-revision-3/',0,'revision','',0),(7356,1,'2011-08-25 19:18:30','2011-08-26 02:18:30','Here is what I did on Day 332:\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img src=\"webkit-fake-url://6AA32A7B-B434-4FAF-B126-C1D642F61640/image.tiff\" alt=\"\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI didn\'t realize it on Tuesday night when I posted this, but I was incorrect:  I was actually in the midst of Day 332.  I suppose this means that I really am in dire need of a day\'s \"break\".\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThank you to Melody and Jennie who have graciously volunteered to step in for me.  Are you next?  If so, speak up in the comments section.  I will pick one lucky contestant this weekend!\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-size: xx-large; color: #008000;\"><strong>GRAZIE!  </strong></span>','Day 332:  Would You Like to Help, Please?  ','','inherit','open','open','','7352-revision-4','','','2011-08-25 19:18:30','2011-08-26 02:18:30','',7352,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/25/7352-revision-4/',0,'revision','',0),(7357,1,'2011-08-25 19:19:15','2011-08-26 02:19:15','Here is what I did on Day 332:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img src=\"webkit-fake-url://6AA32A7B-B434-4FAF-B126-C1D642F61640/image.tiff\" alt=\"\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI didn\'t realize it on Tuesday night when I posted this, but I was incorrect:  I was actually in the midst of Day 332.  I suppose this means that I really am in dire need of a day\'s \"break\".\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThank you to Melody and Jennie who have graciously volunteered to step in for me.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAre you next?  Have you ever dreamed about being a blogger for a day?  If so, speak up in the comments section.  I will pick one lucky contestant this weekend!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: xx-large; color: #008000;\"><strong>GRAZIE!  </strong></span>','Day 332:  Would You Like to Help, Please?  ','','inherit','open','open','','7352-revision-5','','','2011-08-25 19:19:15','2011-08-26 02:19:15','',7352,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/25/7352-revision-5/',0,'revision','',0),(7358,1,'2011-08-25 19:19:19','2011-08-26 02:19:19','Here is what I did on Day 332:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img src=\"webkit-fake-url://6AA32A7B-B434-4FAF-B126-C1D642F61640/image.tiff\" alt=\"\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI didn\'t realize it on Tuesday night when I posted this, but I was incorrect:  I was actually in the midst of Day 332.  I suppose this means that I really am in dire need of a day\'s \"break\".\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThank you to Melody and Jennie who have graciously volunteered to step in for me.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAre you next?  Have you ever dreamed about being a blogger for a day?  If so, speak up in the comments section.  I will pick one lucky contestant this weekend!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: xx-large; color: #008000;\"><strong>GRAZIE!  </strong></span>','Day 332:  Would You Like to Help, Please?  ','','inherit','open','open','','7352-revision-6','','','2011-08-25 19:19:19','2011-08-26 02:19:19','',7352,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/25/7352-revision-6/',0,'revision','',0),(7359,1,'2011-08-25 19:20:29','2011-08-26 02:20:29','Here is what I did on Day 332:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img src=\"webkit-fake-url://6AA32A7B-B434-4FAF-B126-C1D642F61640/image.tiff\" alt=\"\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI didn\'t realize it on Tuesday night when I posted this, but I was incorrect:  I was actually in the midst of Day 332.  I suppose this means that I really am in dire need of a day\'s \"break\".\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThank you to Melody and Jennie who have graciously volunteered to step in for me.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAre you next?  Have you ever dreamed about being a blogger for a day?  If so, speak up in the comments section.  I will pick one lucky contestant this weekend!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: xx-large; color: #008000;\"><strong>GRAZIE!  </strong></span>','Day 332:  Would You Like to Help, Please?  ','','inherit','open','open','','7352-revision-7','','','2011-08-25 19:20:29','2011-08-26 02:20:29','',7352,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/25/7352-revision-7/',0,'revision','',0),(7360,1,'2011-08-26 07:46:08','2011-08-26 14:46:08','&nbsp;\n\nHere is what I did on Day 332:\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img src=\"webkit-fake-url://CA063C95-A989-47FB-98F7-1E2243F7B7AC/image.tiff\" alt=\"\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI didn\'t realize it on Tuesday night when I posted this, but I was incorrect:  I was actually in the midst of Day 332.  I suppose this means that I really am in dire need of a day\'s \"break\".\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThank you to Melody and Jennie who have graciously volunteered to step in for me.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAre you next?  Have you ever dreamed about being a blogger for a day?  If so, speak up in the comments section.  I will pick one lucky contestant this weekend!\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-size: xx-large; color: #008000;\"><strong>GRAZIE! </strong></span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: xx-large; color: #008000;\"><strong> </strong></span>','Day 332:  Would You Like to Help, Please?  ','','inherit','open','open','','7352-autosave','','','2011-08-26 07:46:08','2011-08-26 14:46:08','',7352,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/25/7352-autosave/',0,'revision','',0),(7361,1,'2011-08-25 19:20:33','2011-08-26 02:20:33','Here is what I did on Day 332:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img src=\"webkit-fake-url://6AA32A7B-B434-4FAF-B126-C1D642F61640/image.tiff\" alt=\"\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI didn\'t realize it on Tuesday night when I posted this, but I was incorrect:  I was actually in the midst of Day 332.  I suppose this means that I really am in dire need of a day\'s \"break\".\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThank you to Melody and Jennie who have graciously volunteered to step in for me.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAre you next?  Have you ever dreamed about being a blogger for a day?  If so, speak up in the comments section.  I will pick one lucky contestant this weekend!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: xx-large; color: #008000;\"><strong>GRAZIE!  </strong></span>','Day 332:  Would You Like to Help, Please?  ','','inherit','open','open','','7352-revision-8','','','2011-08-25 19:20:33','2011-08-26 02:20:33','',7352,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/25/7352-revision-8/',0,'revision','',0),(7362,1,'2011-08-25 19:58:23','2011-08-26 02:58:23','Here is what I did on Day 332:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img src=\"webkit-fake-url://6AA32A7B-B434-4FAF-B126-C1D642F61640/image.tiff\" alt=\"\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI didn\'t realize it on Tuesday night when I posted this, but I was incorrect:  I was actually in the midst of Day 332.  I suppose this means that I really am in dire need of a day\'s \"break\".\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThank you to Melody and Jennie who have graciously volunteered to step in for me.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAre you next?  Have you ever dreamed about being a blogger for a day?  If so, speak up in the comments section.  I will pick one lucky contestant this weekend!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: xx-large; color: #008000;\"><strong>GRAZIE! </strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: xx-large; color: #008000;\"><strong> </strong></span>','Day 332:  Would You Like to Help, Please?  ','','inherit','open','open','','7352-revision-9','','','2011-08-25 19:58:23','2011-08-26 02:58:23','',7352,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/25/7352-revision-9/',0,'revision','',0),(7363,1,'2011-08-25 19:59:03','2011-08-26 02:59:03','&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHere is what I did on Day 332:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img src=\"webkit-fake-url://6AA32A7B-B434-4FAF-B126-C1D642F61640/image.tiff\" alt=\"\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI didn\'t realize it on Tuesday night when I posted this, but I was incorrect:  I was actually in the midst of Day 332.  I suppose this means that I really am in dire need of a day\'s \"break\".\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThank you to Melody and Jennie who have graciously volunteered to step in for me.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAre you next?  Have you ever dreamed about being a blogger for a day?  If so, speak up in the comments section.  I will pick one lucky contestant this weekend!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: xx-large; color: #008000;\"><strong>GRAZIE! </strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: xx-large; color: #008000;\"><strong> </strong></span>','Day 332:  Would You Like to Help, Please?  ','','inherit','open','open','','7352-revision-10','','','2011-08-25 19:59:03','2011-08-26 02:59:03','',7352,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/25/7352-revision-10/',0,'revision','',0),(7364,1,'2011-08-26 07:47:19','2011-08-26 14:47:19','','Screen shot 2011-08-25 at 7.01.48 PM','','inherit','open','open','','screen-shot-2011-08-25-at-7-01-48-pm','','','2011-08-26 07:47:19','2011-08-26 14:47:19','',7352,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Screen-shot-2011-08-25-at-7.01.48-PM.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(7365,1,'2011-08-26 07:42:10','2011-08-26 14:42:10','&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHere is what I did on Day 332:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img src=\"webkit-fake-url://CA063C95-A989-47FB-98F7-1E2243F7B7AC/image.tiff\" alt=\"\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI didn\'t realize it on Tuesday night when I posted this, but I was incorrect:  I was actually in the midst of Day 332.  I suppose this means that I really am in dire need of a day\'s \"break\".\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThank you to Melody and Jennie who have graciously volunteered to step in for me.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAre you next?  Have you ever dreamed about being a blogger for a day?  If so, speak up in the comments section.  I will pick one lucky contestant this weekend!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: xx-large; color: #008000;\"><strong>GRAZIE! </strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: xx-large; color: #008000;\"><strong> </strong></span>','Day 332:  Would You Like to Help, Please?  ','','inherit','open','open','','7352-revision-11','','','2011-08-26 07:42:10','2011-08-26 14:42:10','',7352,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/26/7352-revision-11/',0,'revision','',0),(7366,1,'2011-08-26 07:48:24','2011-08-26 14:48:24','&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHere is what I did on Day 332:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Screen-shot-2011-08-25-at-7.01.48-PM.png\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7364\" title=\"Screen shot 2011-08-25 at 7.01.48 PM\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Screen-shot-2011-08-25-at-7.01.48-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"726\" height=\"478\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI didn\'t realize it on Tuesday night when I posted this, but I was incorrect:  I was actually in the midst of Day 332.  I suppose this means that I really am in dire need of a day\'s \"break\".\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThank you to Melody and Jennie who have graciously volunteered to step in for me.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAre you next?  Have you ever dreamed about being a blogger for a day?  If so, speak up in the comments section.  I will pick one lucky contestant this weekend!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: xx-large; color: #008000;\"><strong>GRAZIE! </strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: xx-large; color: #008000;\"><strong> </strong></span>','Day 332:  Would You Like to Help, Please?  ','','inherit','open','open','','7352-revision-12','','','2011-08-26 07:48:24','2011-08-26 14:48:24','',7352,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/26/7352-revision-12/',0,'revision','',0),(7367,1,'2011-08-26 07:48:33','2011-08-26 14:48:33','&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHere is what I did on Day 332:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Screen-shot-2011-08-25-at-7.01.48-PM.png\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7364\" title=\"Screen shot 2011-08-25 at 7.01.48 PM\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Screen-shot-2011-08-25-at-7.01.48-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"726\" height=\"478\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI didn\'t realize it on Tuesday night when I posted this, but I was incorrect:  I was actually in the midst of Day 332.  I suppose this means that I really am in dire need of a day\'s \"break\".\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThank you to Melody and Jennie who have graciously volunteered to step in for me.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAre you next?  Have you ever dreamed about being a blogger for a day?  If so, speak up in the comments section.  I will pick one lucky contestant this weekend!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: xx-large; color: #008000;\"><strong>GRAZIE! </strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: xx-large; color: #008000;\"><strong> </strong></span>','Day 332:  Would You Like to Help, Please?  ','','inherit','open','open','','7352-revision-13','','','2011-08-26 07:48:33','2011-08-26 14:48:33','',7352,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/26/7352-revision-13/',0,'revision','',0),(7368,1,'2011-08-27 01:11:33','2011-08-27 08:11:33','<a href=\"http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/drive-learn-italian-howard-beckerman/1102052831\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7371 alignleft\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8260017-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>My <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/17/day-323-drive-timedish-time-italian/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Drive Time/Dish Time Italian course</strong> </a>is great.  If I had 2-3 months of listening pleasure, it would be perfecto!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI have exactly two weeks before I embark on my Italian adventure.  What better way to crash for a course than with learning through musica!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI saw these <strong><em><a href=\"http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/drive-learn-italian-howard-beckerman/1102052831\" target=\"_blank\">Drive &amp; Learn Italian</a></em></strong> audio CDs when I made a rare appearance at Barnes &amp; Noble (I prefer indie bookstores) to purchase <em>Drive Time Italian</em>.  After realizing that <em>Drive Time Italian</em> is benissimo but longer than anticipated, I figured another trip to B &amp; N and $10 was worth it to sing my way to Italiano!  <em>Drive &amp; Learn Italian</em> uses melodies and musical rhythms to teach basic Italian expressions and vocabulary.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFantastico!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSure, I feel as though I\'m stuck in an uber-cheesy musical circa the late 70s/early 80s, but that\'s part of the fun.  Riding to work and around town is not only a laugh a minute, but educational!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCiao, miei amici!','Day 333:  Italiano The Musical! 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color: #008000;\"><strong>My 2¢/Reflections/Verdict:</strong>  </span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Relaxing</li>\r\n	<li>Lotions and potions that plumped up my skin while making me crave sweets (they smelled like pumpkin pie and lemon custard)</li>\r\n	<li>No irritation or breakouts</li>\r\n	<li>Oxygen Tank gimmick is probably just that.  A gimmick.  It felt lovely though.</li>\r\n	<li>Perky staff</li>\r\n	<li>My pores thanked me.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI, in turn, thank YOU, Living Social, for making it easier and more affordable for the masses to experiment and broaden their quirky horizons.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n*****\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhat are your thoughts on facials.   Oxygen facial, anyone?','Day 334:  My Pores are Breathing Easier','','inherit','open','open','','7376-revision-3','','','2011-08-27 18:47:02','2011-08-28 01:47:02','',7376,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/27/7376-revision-3/',0,'revision','',0),(7381,1,'2011-08-27 18:49:19','2011-08-28 01:49:19','<a href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucientj/3833793865/sizes/m/in/photostream/\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-7378\" title=\"3833793865_592089f326\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/3833793865_592089f326-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></a>I\'ve only had a facial twice in my life, and both times I experienced irritation and even a few breakouts.  If I\'m going to spend time and money at a spa, I\'d much rather get a massage.  I can take care of my skin fairly decently on my own.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnd then <a href=\"http://livingsocial.com\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Living Social</strong> </a>sent me a deal I couldn\'t refuse:  an Oxygen Facial at a greatly reduced price.  I purchased it months ago, but I want to say it was something like a 60% savings.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI was curious.  My friend, Britt, has raved about Oxygen Facials since I started working with her a few years back.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\"><strong>My 2¢/Reflections/Verdict:</strong>  </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<ul>\n	<li>Relaxing</li>\n	<li>Lotions and potions that plumped up my skin while making me crave sweets (they smelled like pumpkin pie and lemon custard)</li>\n	<li>No irritation or breakouts</li>\n	<li>Oxygen Tank gimmick is probably just that.  A gimmick.  It felt lovely though.</li>\n	<li>Perky staff</li>\n	<li>My pores thanked me.</li>\n</ul>\n&nbsp;\n\nI, in turn, thank YOU, Living Social, for making it easier and more affordable for the masses to experiment and broaden their quirky horizons.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n*****\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWhat are your thoughts on facials.   Oxygen facial, anyone?','Day 334:  My Pores are Breathing Easier','','inherit','open','open','','7376-revision-4','','','2011-08-27 18:49:19','2011-08-28 01:49:19','',7376,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/27/7376-revision-4/',0,'revision','',0),(7383,1,'2011-08-27 18:51:26','2011-08-28 01:51:26','<a href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucientj/3833793865/sizes/m/in/photostream/\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-7378\" title=\"3833793865_592089f326\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/3833793865_592089f326-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></a>I\'ve only had a facial twice in my life, and both times I experienced irritation and even a few breakouts.  If I\'m going to spend time and money at a spa, I\'d much rather get a massage.  I can take care of my skin fairly decently on my own.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnd then <a href=\"http://livingsocial.com\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Living Social</strong> </a>sent me a deal I couldn\'t refuse:  an Oxygen Facial at a greatly reduced price.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI was curious.  My friend, Britt, has raved about Oxygen Facials since I started working with her a few years back.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\"><strong>My 2¢/Reflections/Verdict:</strong>  </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<ul>\n	<li>Relaxing</li>\n	<li>The lotions and potions that plumped up my skin smelled like pumpkin pie and lemon custard.  Downside:  I\'ve been craving sweets ever since.</li>\n	<li>No irritation or breakouts</li>\n	<li>Yes, yes, yes.  I know what you\'re thinking.  The Oxygen Tank gimmick is probably just that.  A gimmick.  It felt lovely though.</li>\n	<li>Perky staff</li>\n	<li>My pores thanked me.</li>\n</ul>\n&nbsp;\n\nI, in turn, thank YOU, Living Social, for making it easier and more affordable for the masses to experiment and broaden their quirky horizons.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n*****\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWhat are your thoughts on facials.   Oxygen facial, anyone?','Day 334:  My Pores are Breathing Easier','','inherit','open','open','','7376-revision-6','','','2011-08-27 18:51:26','2011-08-28 01:51:26','',7376,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/27/7376-revision-6/',0,'revision','',0),(7384,1,'2011-08-27 18:51:43','2011-08-28 01:51:43','<a href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucientj/3833793865/sizes/m/in/photostream/\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-7378\" title=\"3833793865_592089f326\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/3833793865_592089f326-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></a>I\'ve only had a facial twice in my life, and both times I experienced irritation and even a few breakouts.  If I\'m going to spend time and money at a spa, I\'d much rather get a massage.  I can take care of my skin fairly decently on my own.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd then <a href=\"http://livingsocial.com\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Living Social</strong> </a>sent me a deal I couldn\'t refuse:  an Oxygen Facial at a greatly reduced price.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI was curious.  My friend, Britt, has raved about Oxygen Facials since I started working with her a few years back.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\"><strong>My 2¢/Reflections/Verdict:</strong>  </span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Relaxing</li>\r\n	<li>The lotions and potions that plumped up my skin smelled like pumpkin pie and lemon custard.  Downside:  I\'ve been craving sweets ever since.</li>\r\n	<li>No irritation or breakouts</li>\r\n	<li>Yes, yes, yes.  I know what you\'re thinking.  The Oxygen Tank gimmick is probably just that.  A gimmick.  It felt lovely though.</li>\r\n	<li>Perky staff</li>\r\n	<li>My pores thanked me.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI, in turn, thank YOU, Living Social, for making it easier and more affordable for the masses to experiment and broaden their quirky horizons.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n*****\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhat are your thoughts on facials.   Oxygen facial, anyone?','Day 334:  My Pores are Breathing Easier','','inherit','open','open','','7376-revision-7','','','2011-08-27 18:51:43','2011-08-28 01:51:43','',7376,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/27/7376-revision-7/',0,'revision','',0),(7385,1,'2011-08-27 18:53:28','2011-08-28 01:53:28','<a href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucientj/3833793865/sizes/m/in/photostream/\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-7378\" title=\"3833793865_592089f326\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/3833793865_592089f326-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></a>I\'ve only had a facial twice in my life, and both times I experienced irritation and even a few breakouts.  If I\'m going to spend time and money at a spa, I\'d much rather get a massage.  I can take care of my skin fairly decently on my own.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnd then <a href=\"http://livingsocial.com\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Living Social</strong> </a>sent me a deal I couldn\'t refuse:  an Oxygen Facial at a greatly reduced price.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI was curious.  My friend, Britt, has raved about Oxygen Facials ever since I started working with her a few years back.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\"><strong>My 2¢/Reflections/Verdict:</strong>  </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<ul>\n	<li>Relaxing</li>\n	<li>The lotions and potions that plumped up my skin smelled like pumpkin pie and lemon custard.  Downside:  I\'ve been craving sweets ever since.</li>\n	<li>No irritation or breakouts</li>\n	<li>Yes, yes, yes.  I know what you\'re thinking.  The Oxygen Tank gimmick is probably just that.  A gimmick.  It felt lovely though.</li>\n	<li>Perky staff</li>\n	<li>My pores thanked me.</li>\n</ul>\n&nbsp;\n\nI, in turn, thank YOU, Living Social, for making it easier and more affordable for the masses to experiment and broaden their quirky horizons.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n*****\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWhat are your thoughts on facials.   Oxygen facial, anyone?','Day 334:  My Pores are Breathing Easier','','inherit','open','open','','7376-revision-8','','','2011-08-27 18:53:28','2011-08-28 01:53:28','',7376,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/27/7376-revision-8/',0,'revision','',0),(7386,1,'2011-08-27 18:54:05','2011-08-28 01:54:05','<a href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucientj/3833793865/sizes/m/in/photostream/\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-7378\" title=\"3833793865_592089f326\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/3833793865_592089f326-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></a>I\'ve only had a facial twice in my life, and both times I experienced irritation and even a few breakouts.  If I\'m going to spend time and money at a spa, I\'d much rather get a massage.  I can take care of my skin fairly decently on my own.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd then <a href=\"http://livingsocial.com\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Living Social</strong> </a>sent me a deal I couldn\'t refuse:  an Oxygen Facial at a greatly reduced price.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI was curious.  My friend, Britt, has raved about Oxygen Facials ever since I started working with her a few years back.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\"><strong>My 2 Cents/Reflections/Verdict:</strong>  </span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Relaxing</li>\r\n	<li>The lotions and potions that plumped up my skin smelled like pumpkin pie and lemon custard.  Downside:  I\'ve been craving sweets ever since.</li>\r\n	<li>No irritation or breakouts</li>\r\n	<li>Yes, yes, yes.  I know what you\'re thinking.  The Oxygen Tank gimmick is probably just that.  A gimmick.  It felt lovely though.</li>\r\n	<li>Perky staff</li>\r\n	<li>My pores thanked me.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI, in turn, thank YOU, Living Social, for making it easier and more affordable for the masses to experiment while broadening their quirky horizons.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n*****\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhat are your thoughts on facials.   Oxygen facial, anyone?','Day 334:  My Pores are Breathing Easier','','inherit','open','open','','7376-revision-9','','','2011-08-27 18:54:05','2011-08-28 01:54:05','',7376,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/27/7376-revision-9/',0,'revision','',0),(7387,1,'2011-08-27 18:54:40','2011-08-28 01:54:40','<a href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucientj/3833793865/sizes/m/in/photostream/\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-7378\" title=\"3833793865_592089f326\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/3833793865_592089f326-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></a>I\'ve only had a facial twice in my life, and both times I experienced irritation and even a few breakouts.  If I\'m going to spend time and money at a spa, I\'d much rather get a massage.  I can take care of my skin fairly decently on my own.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd then <a href=\"http://livingsocial.com\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Living Social</strong> </a>sent me a deal I couldn\'t refuse:  an Oxygen Facial at a greatly reduced price.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI was curious.  My friend, Britt, has raved about Oxygen Facials ever since I started working with her a few years back.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\"><strong>My 2 Cents/Reflections/Verdict:</strong>  </span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Relaxing</li>\r\n	<li>The lotions and potions that plumped up my skin smelled like pumpkin pie and lemon custard.  Downside:  I\'ve been craving sweets ever since.</li>\r\n	<li>No irritation or breakouts</li>\r\n	<li>Yes, yes, yes.  I know what you\'re thinking.  The Oxygen Tank gimmick is probably just that.  A gimmick.  It felt lovely though.</li>\r\n	<li>Perky staff</li>\r\n	<li>My pores thanked me.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI, in turn, thank YOU, Living Social, for making it easier and more affordable for the masses to experiment while broadening their quirky horizons.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n*****\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhat are your thoughts on facials?   Oxygen facial, anyone?','Day 334:  My Pores are Breathing Easier','','inherit','open','open','','7376-revision-10','','','2011-08-27 18:54:40','2011-08-28 01:54:40','',7376,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/27/7376-revision-10/',0,'revision','',0),(7388,1,'2011-08-27 18:56:20','2011-08-28 01:56:20','<a href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucientj/3833793865/sizes/m/in/photostream/\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-7378\" title=\"3833793865_592089f326\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/3833793865_592089f326-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></a>I\'ve only had a facial twice in my life, and both times I experienced irritation and even a few breakouts.  If I\'m going to spend time and money at a spa, I\'d much rather get a massage.  I can take care of my skin fairly decently on my own.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnd then <a href=\"http://livingsocial.com\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Living Social</strong> </a>sent me a deal I couldn\'t refuse:  an Oxygen Facial at a greatly reduced price.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI was curious.  My friend, Britt, has raved about Oxygen Facials ever since I started working with her a few years back.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\"><strong>My 2 Cents/Reflections/Verdict:</strong>  </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<ul>\n	<li>Relaxing</li>\n	<li>The lotions and potions that plumped up my skin smelled like pumpkin pie and lemon custard.  Downside:  I\'ve been craving sweets ever since.</li>\n	<li>No irritation or breakouts</li>\n	<li>Yes, yes, yes.  I know what you\'re thinking.  The Oxygen Tank gimmick is probably just that.  A gimmick.  It felt lovely though.</li>\n	<li>Perky staff</li>\n	<li>My pores thanked me.</li>\n</ul>\n&nbsp;\n\nI, in turn, thank YOU, Living Social, for making it easier and more affordable for the masses to experiment while broadening their quirky horizons.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n*****\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWhat are your thoughts on facials?   Oxygen facial, anyone?','Day 334:  My Pores are Breathing Easier','','inherit','open','open','','7376-autosave','','','2011-08-27 18:56:20','2011-08-28 01:56:20','',7376,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/27/7376-autosave/',0,'revision','',0),(7389,1,'2011-08-29 01:11:36','2011-08-29 08:11:36','[caption id=\"attachment_7390\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"25,068 + 12,500 (manually added for spin class) = 37,568 steps!\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8280023.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7390\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8280023-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nRemember way back when I took my first step in <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?s=global+corporate+challenge\" target=\"_blank\">The Global Corporate Challenge</a></strong>?  My mission that I chose to accept:  to clock at least 10,000 steps per day while motivating my team to do the same.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI\'m one of those hummingbird type of people who rarely sits still (except to write blog posts and sleep), so I thought this would be a breeze.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOn days that I workout, the goal is easily within reach .  On days when I skip a workout or telecommute, it\'s more of a challenge.  On days where it\'s 116 degrees during the day and a mere 111 at 7:30 at night (dog walking hour), our usual long dog walk is cut short, and I\'m marching in place while brushing my teeth to clock extra steps.  Laugh at me if you must.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe Global Corporate Challenge Powers that Be sent out an email announcing that the weekend of August 27-28th was Beat Your Personal Best Weekend.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMy current Personal Best at that time:  37,027 steps.  <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?s=70s+party\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>This occurred when I visited Chicago in July on business.</strong> </a> At the end of a long, sedentary conference day, I convinced Britt to join me in an impromptu exploration of downtown Chicago.  We clocked many steps while hoofing it from our hotel to Lake Michigan and back.  We also took a short detour.  (i.e.  A wrong turn on the way back.  I was excitedly jabbering about our late afternoon discoveries and missed our turn back to the hotel.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe day concluded with 3 hours of non-stop dancing at the 70s party.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBeating 37,027 steps was going to be a challenge all right.  Up until 10 p.m. on the evening of August 28th, I didn\'t think that I was going to make it.  Melody, in her sweet Melody way, even said, \"There\'s no shame in not reaching it.  You\'ve still given an amazing effort today.\"  At that time, I was around 27,000 steps.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRewind to the morning.  I set my alarm on a SATURDAY, walked Bella in a mere 95 degrees at 7:15 a.m., and arrived at spin class at 7:45 a.m.  Spin class = 12,500 steps.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI LOATHE the mall, but I needed facial cleanser and powder.  I specifically held out until Saturday and parked at the other end of the mall, so that I would have to walk to the other end to pick up my goods at Nordies.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLittle Miss B enjoyed another short walk at 7:15 p.m. in a blustery (I am OVER the dust storms!) 105 degrees.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nStep count:  Approximately 20,000.  Argh.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAt 8 p.m. I met Melody out for an evening of Country &amp; Western dancing.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #800080; font-size: large;\"><strong>I danced my way to 37,568 steps at midnight!!!</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Day 335:  A New Personal Best! ','','publish','open','open','','day-335-a-new-personal-best','','','2011-08-28 21:37:40','2011-08-29 04:37:40','',0,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?p=7389',0,'post','',4),(7390,1,'2011-08-28 21:31:05','2011-08-29 04:31:05','','OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA','25,068 + 12,500 (manually added for spin class) = 37,568 steps!  ','inherit','open','open','','olympus-digital-camera-545','','','2011-08-28 21:31:05','2011-08-29 04:31:05','',7389,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8280023.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(7391,1,'2011-08-28 21:33:35','2011-08-29 04:33:35','[caption id=\"attachment_7390\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"25,068 + 12,500 (manually added for spin class) = 37,568 steps!\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8280023.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7390\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8280023-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\n\nRemember way back when I took my first step in <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?s=global+corporate+challenge\" target=\"_blank\">The Global Corporate Challenge</a></strong>?  My mission that I chose to accept:  to clock at least 10,000 steps per day while motivating my team to do the same.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI\'m one of those hummingbird type of people who rarely sits still (except to write blog posts and sleep), so I thought this would be a breeze.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nOn days that I workout, the goal is easily within reach .  On days when I skip a workout or telecommute, it\'s more of a challenge.  On days where it\'s 116 degrees during the day and a mere 111 at 7:30 at night (dog walking hour), our usual long dog walk is cut short, and I\'m marching in place while brushing my teeth to clock extra steps.  Laugh at me if you must.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThe Global Corporate Challenge Powers that Be sent out an email announcing that the weekend of August 27-28th was Beat Your Personal Best Weekend.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nMy current Personal Best at that time:  37,027 steps.  This occurred when I visited Chicago in July on business.  At the end of a long, sedentary conference day, I convinced Britt to join me in an impromptu exploration of downtown Chicago.  We clocked many steps while hoofing it from our hotel to Lake Michigan and back.  We also took a short detour.  (i.e.  A wrong turn on the way back.  I was excitedly jabbering about our late afternoon discoveries and missed our turn back to the hotel.)\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThe day concluded with 3 hours of non-stop dancing at the 70s party.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nBeating 37,027 steps was going to be a challenge all right.  Up until 10 p.m. on the evening of August 28th, I didn\'t think that I was going to make it.  Melody, in her sweet Melody way, even said, \"There\'s no shame in not reaching it.  You\'ve still given an amazing effort today.\"  At that time, I was around 27,000 steps.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nRewind to the morning.  I set my alarm on a SATURDAY, walked Bella in a mere 95 degrees at 7:15 a.m., and arrived at spin class at 7:45 a.m.  Spin class = 12,500 steps.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI LOATHE the mall, but I needed facial cleanser and powder.  I specifically held out until Saturday and parked at the other end of the mall, so that I would have to walk to the other end to pick up my goods at Nordies.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nLittle Miss B enjoyed another short walk at 7:15 p.m. in a blustery (I am OVER the dust storms!) 105 degrees.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nStep count:  Approximately 20,000.  Argh.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAt 8 p.m. I met Melody out for an evening of Country &amp; Western dancing.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong>I danced my way to 37,568 steps!!!</strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;','Day 335:  A New Personal Best! ','','inherit','open','open','','7389-revision','','','2011-08-28 21:33:35','2011-08-29 04:33:35','',7389,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/28/7389-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(7392,1,'2011-08-28 21:34:03','2011-08-29 04:34:03','[caption id=\"attachment_7390\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"25,068 + 12,500 (manually added for spin class) = 37,568 steps!\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8280023.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7390\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8280023-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nRemember way back when I took my first step in <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?s=global+corporate+challenge\" target=\"_blank\">The Global Corporate Challenge</a></strong>?  My mission that I chose to accept:  to clock at least 10,000 steps per day while motivating my team to do the same.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI\'m one of those hummingbird type of people who rarely sits still (except to write blog posts and sleep), so I thought this would be a breeze.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOn days that I workout, the goal is easily within reach .  On days when I skip a workout or telecommute, it\'s more of a challenge.  On days where it\'s 116 degrees during the day and a mere 111 at 7:30 at night (dog walking hour), our usual long dog walk is cut short, and I\'m marching in place while brushing my teeth to clock extra steps.  Laugh at me if you must.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe Global Corporate Challenge Powers that Be sent out an email announcing that the weekend of August 27-28th was Beat Your Personal Best Weekend.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMy current Personal Best at that time:  37,027 steps.  <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?s=70s+party\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>This occurred when I visited Chicago in July on business.</strong> </a> At the end of a long, sedentary conference day, I convinced Britt to join me in an impromptu exploration of downtown Chicago.  We clocked many steps while hoofing it from our hotel to Lake Michigan and back.  We also took a short detour.  (i.e.  A wrong turn on the way back.  I was excitedly jabbering about our late afternoon discoveries and missed our turn back to the hotel.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe day concluded with 3 hours of non-stop dancing at the 70s party.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBeating 37,027 steps was going to be a challenge all right.  Up until 10 p.m. on the evening of August 28th, I didn\'t think that I was going to make it.  Melody, in her sweet Melody way, even said, \"There\'s no shame in not reaching it.  You\'ve still given an amazing effort today.\"  At that time, I was around 27,000 steps.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRewind to the morning.  I set my alarm on a SATURDAY, walked Bella in a mere 95 degrees at 7:15 a.m., and arrived at spin class at 7:45 a.m.  Spin class = 12,500 steps.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI LOATHE the mall, but I needed facial cleanser and powder.  I specifically held out until Saturday and parked at the other end of the mall, so that I would have to walk to the other end to pick up my goods at Nordies.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLittle Miss B enjoyed another short walk at 7:15 p.m. in a blustery (I am OVER the dust storms!) 105 degrees.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nStep count:  Approximately 20,000.  Argh.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAt 8 p.m. I met Melody out for an evening of Country &amp; Western dancing.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>I danced my way to 37,568 steps!!!</strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Day 335:  A New Personal Best! ','','inherit','open','open','','7389-revision-2','','','2011-08-28 21:34:03','2011-08-29 04:34:03','',7389,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/28/7389-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(7393,1,'2011-08-28 21:34:34','2011-08-29 04:34:34','[caption id=\"attachment_7390\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"25,068 + 12,500 (manually added for spin class) = 37,568 steps!\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8280023.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7390\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8280023-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nRemember way back when I took my first step in <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?s=global+corporate+challenge\" target=\"_blank\">The Global Corporate Challenge</a></strong>?  My mission that I chose to accept:  to clock at least 10,000 steps per day while motivating my team to do the same.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI\'m one of those hummingbird type of people who rarely sits still (except to write blog posts and sleep), so I thought this would be a breeze.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOn days that I workout, the goal is easily within reach .  On days when I skip a workout or telecommute, it\'s more of a challenge.  On days where it\'s 116 degrees during the day and a mere 111 at 7:30 at night (dog walking hour), our usual long dog walk is cut short, and I\'m marching in place while brushing my teeth to clock extra steps.  Laugh at me if you must.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe Global Corporate Challenge Powers that Be sent out an email announcing that the weekend of August 27-28th was Beat Your Personal Best Weekend.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMy current Personal Best at that time:  37,027 steps.  <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?s=70s+party\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>This occurred when I visited Chicago in July on business.</strong> </a> At the end of a long, sedentary conference day, I convinced Britt to join me in an impromptu exploration of downtown Chicago.  We clocked many steps while hoofing it from our hotel to Lake Michigan and back.  We also took a short detour.  (i.e.  A wrong turn on the way back.  I was excitedly jabbering about our late afternoon discoveries and missed our turn back to the hotel.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe day concluded with 3 hours of non-stop dancing at the 70s party.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBeating 37,027 steps was going to be a challenge all right.  Up until 10 p.m. on the evening of August 28th, I didn\'t think that I was going to make it.  Melody, in her sweet Melody way, even said, \"There\'s no shame in not reaching it.  You\'ve still given an amazing effort today.\"  At that time, I was around 27,000 steps.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRewind to the morning.  I set my alarm on a SATURDAY, walked Bella in a mere 95 degrees at 7:15 a.m., and arrived at spin class at 7:45 a.m.  Spin class = 12,500 steps.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI LOATHE the mall, but I needed facial cleanser and powder.  I specifically held out until Saturday and parked at the other end of the mall, so that I would have to walk to the other end to pick up my goods at Nordies.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLittle Miss B enjoyed another short walk at 7:15 p.m. in a blustery (I am OVER the dust storms!) 105 degrees.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nStep count:  Approximately 20,000.  Argh.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAt 8 p.m. I met Melody out for an evening of Country &amp; Western dancing.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #800080; font-size: large;\"><strong>I danced my way to 37,568 steps!!!</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Day 335:  A New Personal Best! ','','inherit','open','open','','7389-revision-3','','','2011-08-28 21:34:34','2011-08-29 04:34:34','',7389,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/28/7389-revision-3/',0,'revision','',0),(7394,1,'2011-08-28 21:36:06','2011-08-29 04:36:06','[caption id=\"attachment_7390\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"25,068 + 12,500 (manually added for spin class) = 37,568 steps!\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8280023.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7390\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8280023-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\n\nRemember way back when I took my first step in <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?s=global+corporate+challenge\" target=\"_blank\">The Global Corporate Challenge</a></strong>?  My mission that I chose to accept:  to clock at least 10,000 steps per day while motivating my team to do the same.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI\'m one of those hummingbird type of people who rarely sits still (except to write blog posts and sleep), so I thought this would be a breeze.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nOn days that I workout, the goal is easily within reach .  On days when I skip a workout or telecommute, it\'s more of a challenge.  On days where it\'s 116 degrees during the day and a mere 111 at 7:30 at night (dog walking hour), our usual long dog walk is cut short, and I\'m marching in place while brushing my teeth to clock extra steps.  Laugh at me if you must.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThe Global Corporate Challenge Powers that Be sent out an email announcing that the weekend of August 27-28th was Beat Your Personal Best Weekend.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nMy current Personal Best at that time:  37,027 steps.  <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?s=70s+party\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>This occurred when I visited Chicago in July on business.</strong> </a> At the end of a long, sedentary conference day, I convinced Britt to join me in an impromptu exploration of downtown Chicago.  We clocked many steps while hoofing it from our hotel to Lake Michigan and back.  We also took a short detour.  (i.e.  A wrong turn on the way back.  I was excitedly jabbering about our late afternoon discoveries and missed our turn back to the hotel.)\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThe day concluded with 3 hours of non-stop dancing at the 70s party.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nBeating 37,027 steps was going to be a challenge all right.  Up until 10 p.m. on the evening of August 28th, I didn\'t think that I was going to make it.  Melody, in her sweet Melody way, even said, \"There\'s no shame in not reaching it.  You\'ve still given an amazing effort today.\"  At that time, I was around 27,000 steps.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nRewind to the morning.  I set my alarm on a SATURDAY, walked Bella in a mere 95 degrees at 7:15 a.m., and arrived at spin class at 7:45 a.m.  Spin class = 12,500 steps.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI LOATHE the mall, but I needed facial cleanser and powder.  I specifically held out until Saturday and parked at the other end of the mall, so that I would have to walk to the other end to pick up my goods at Nordies.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nLittle Miss B enjoyed another short walk at 7:15 p.m. in a blustery (I am OVER the dust storms!) 105 degrees.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nStep count:  Approximately 20,000.  Argh.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAt 8 p.m. I met Melody out for an evening of Country &amp; Western dancing.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"color: #800080; font-size: large;\"><strong>I danced my way to 37,568 steps!!!</strong></span>\n\n&nbsp;','Day 335:  A New Personal Best! ','','inherit','open','open','','7389-autosave','','','2011-08-28 21:36:06','2011-08-29 04:36:06','',7389,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/28/7389-autosave/',0,'revision','',0),(7395,1,'2011-08-28 21:35:03','2011-08-29 04:35:03','[caption id=\"attachment_7390\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"25,068 + 12,500 (manually added for spin class) = 37,568 steps!\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8280023.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7390\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8280023-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nRemember way back when I took my first step in <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?s=global+corporate+challenge\" target=\"_blank\">The Global Corporate Challenge</a></strong>?  My mission that I chose to accept:  to clock at least 10,000 steps per day while motivating my team to do the same.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI\'m one of those hummingbird type of people who rarely sits still (except to write blog posts and sleep), so I thought this would be a breeze.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOn days that I workout, the goal is easily within reach .  On days when I skip a workout or telecommute, it\'s more of a challenge.  On days where it\'s 116 degrees during the day and a mere 111 at 7:30 at night (dog walking hour), our usual long dog walk is cut short, and I\'m marching in place while brushing my teeth to clock extra steps.  Laugh at me if you must.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe Global Corporate Challenge Powers that Be sent out an email announcing that the weekend of August 27-28th was Beat Your Personal Best Weekend.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMy current Personal Best at that time:  37,027 steps.  <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?s=70s+party\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>This occurred when I visited Chicago in July on business.</strong> </a> At the end of a long, sedentary conference day, I convinced Britt to join me in an impromptu exploration of downtown Chicago.  We clocked many steps while hoofing it from our hotel to Lake Michigan and back.  We also took a short detour.  (i.e.  A wrong turn on the way back.  I was excitedly jabbering about our late afternoon discoveries and missed our turn back to the hotel.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe day concluded with 3 hours of non-stop dancing at the 70s party.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBeating 37,027 steps was going to be a challenge all right.  Up until 10 p.m. on the evening of August 28th, I didn\'t think that I was going to make it.  Melody, in her sweet Melody way, even said, \"There\'s no shame in not reaching it.  You\'ve still given an amazing effort today.\"  At that time, I was around 27,000 steps.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRewind to the morning.  I set my alarm on a SATURDAY, walked Bella in a mere 95 degrees at 7:15 a.m., and arrived at spin class at 7:45 a.m.  Spin class = 12,500 steps.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI LOATHE the mall, but I needed facial cleanser and powder.  I specifically held out until Saturday and parked at the other end of the mall, so that I would have to walk to the other end to pick up my goods at Nordies.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLittle Miss B enjoyed another short walk at 7:15 p.m. in a blustery (I am OVER the dust storms!) 105 degrees.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nStep count:  Approximately 20,000.  Argh.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAt 8 p.m. I met Melody out for an evening of Country &amp; Western dancing.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #800080; font-size: large;\"><strong>I danced my way to 37,568 steps!!!</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Day 335:  A New Personal Best! ','','inherit','open','open','','7389-revision-4','','','2011-08-28 21:35:03','2011-08-29 04:35:03','',7389,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/28/7389-revision-4/',0,'revision','',0),(7396,1,'2011-08-30 01:11:26','2011-08-30 08:11:26','<a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1517489/\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-7398\" title=\"MV5BMTgwOTk1NjQ0NV5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwNTk4MDI3NQ@@._V1._SY317_CR0,0,214,317_\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/MV5BMTgwOTk1NjQ0NV5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwNTk4MDI3NQ@@._V1._SY317_CR00214317_-202x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"202\" height=\"300\" /></a>I heard about it while driving to work a few months ago:  Smellovision.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMy neighbor, Sharon, was fixated on the idea of Smellovision circa 1979.  Imagine how over the top it would be to watch TV or a movie with smells emanating through the screen!  She sold me on the idea.  I still remember her ingenuity 32 years later.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nNow, after all this time, Sharon\'s wish had materialized.  As soon as I logged on to my computer at work, I researched this Smellovision stuff.  Although, in this instance, the radio guy referred to it as \"Aroma-Scope\" which involved a scratch-n-sniff card, not emanating smells.  Minor detail.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnother minor detail:  This was a kid\'s movie opening in 2 months.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI walked over to Brette\'s office.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\"Do you mind if I rent your children in August?  <em>Spy Kids in 4D</em> is coming out, and I must see it.  And smell it.  It\'s in Smellovision.\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSince Brette has known me for a few years now, she just rolls with me.  (While laughing at me, of course, but this doesn\'t bother me.  I\'m always happy to be a source of amusement for my friends.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\"Sure.  Get back to me in 2 months.\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOn Day 366, I met Brette and her three adorable, well-mannered children at 10:30 IN THE MORNING for <em>Spy Kids in 4D</em>.  This is what parents with children do.  If you have kids, you know exactly why this strange phenomenon occurs.  If you don\'t have kids, let me fill you in.  It cost Brette $75 for morning matinee movie passes and refreshments WELL within reason!!!!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWe found seats in the theater along with the masses of other parents and kids who came to watch and sniff.  I suddenly felt old.  But I got over that real quick because I LOVE KIDS MOVIES!!!  YAY!!!  :-)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe previews began rolling, and as usual, I started tearing up at the sentimental ones.  Brette chuckled as I searched for a kleenex during the <em><strong><a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1564349/\" target=\"_blank\">Dolphin\'s Tale</a></strong></em> preview.  How did she expect me to react?  After all, <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/12/day-318-create-your-own-superhero/\" target=\"_blank\">I am Shark Girl</a></strong>!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nJust as I pulled myself together, the music of <em>Lion King</em> started to play.  Uh-oh.  They are re-releasing it in 3-D.  As soon as I heard the chorus of \"The Circle Life\" burst through the sound system, that was it.  I actually let out a little sob.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThankfully for Brette and her 3 children, <em>Spy Kids 4D</em> is a comedy.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMy Un-Detailed Review:  Two Thumbs Up for this genre.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSo what if Brette thought it was awful?  Who cares that the critics panned it?  3 small to smallish children and 1 big kid thought it ROCKED!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(And the talking dog looks as though he could be Bella\'s kin.  How cute is that?)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8280024.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7399\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8280024-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFinal minor detail:  The scratch-n-sniff card was a bust.  Hasn\'t this \"technology\" been around since <em>at least</em> the 70s?!?!  I\'m still holding out for the REAL Smellovision.  Some day, my friends.  Some day.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n*****\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHave you seen <em>Spy Kids in 4D?</em>  What did you think?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Day 336:  Rent a Kid (or Three)','','publish','open','open','','day-336-rent-a-kid-or-three','','\nhttp://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/12/day-318-create-your-own-superhero/','2011-08-30 07:56:20','2011-08-30 14:56:20','',0,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?p=7396',0,'post','',1),(7397,1,'2011-08-29 19:35:34','2011-08-30 02:35:34','I heard about it while driving to work a few months ago:  Smellovision.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nMy neighbor, Sharon, was fixated on the idea of Smellovision circa 1979.  Imagine how over the top it would be to watch TV or a movie with smells emanating through the screen!  She sold me on the idea','Day 336:  Rent a Kid (or Three)','','inherit','open','open','','7396-revision','','','2011-08-29 19:35:34','2011-08-30 02:35:34','',7396,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/29/7396-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(7398,1,'2011-08-29 20:44:48','2011-08-30 03:44:48','','MV5BMTgwOTk1NjQ0NV5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwNTk4MDI3NQ@@._V1._SY317_CR0,0,214,317_','','inherit','open','open','','mv5bmtgwotk1njq0nv5bml5banbnxkftztcwntk4mdi3nq-_v1-_sy317_cr00214317_','','','2011-08-29 20:44:48','2011-08-30 03:44:48','',7396,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/MV5BMTgwOTk1NjQ0NV5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwNTk4MDI3NQ@@._V1._SY317_CR00214317_.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(7399,1,'2011-08-29 20:48:29','2011-08-30 03:48:29','','OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA','','inherit','open','open','','olympus-digital-camera-546','','','2011-08-29 20:48:29','2011-08-30 03:48:29','',7396,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8280024.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(7400,1,'2011-08-29 20:50:55','2011-08-30 03:50:55','<a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1517489/\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-7398\" title=\"MV5BMTgwOTk1NjQ0NV5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwNTk4MDI3NQ@@._V1._SY317_CR0,0,214,317_\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/MV5BMTgwOTk1NjQ0NV5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwNTk4MDI3NQ@@._V1._SY317_CR00214317_-202x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"202\" height=\"300\" /></a>I heard about it while driving to work a few months ago:  Smellovision.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nMy neighbor, Sharon, was fixated on the idea of Smellovision circa 1979.  Imagine how over the top it would be to watch TV or a movie with smells emanating through the screen!  She sold me on the idea.  I still remember her ingenuity 32 years later.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nNow, after all this time, Sharon\'s wish had materialized.  As soon as I logged on to my computer at work, I researched this Smellovision stuff.  Although, in this instance, the radio guy referred to it as \"Aroma-Scope\" which involved a scratch-n-sniff card, not emanating smells.  Minor detail.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnother minor detail:  This was a kid\'s movie opening in 2 months.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI walked over to Brette\'s office.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n\"Do you mind if I rent your children in August?  <em>Spy Kids in 4D</em> is coming out, and I must see it.  And smell it.  It\'s in Smellovision.\"\n\n&nbsp;\n\nSince Brette has known me for a few years now, she just rolls with me.  (While laughing at me, of course, but this doesn\'t bother me.  I\'m always happy to be a source of amusement for my friends.)\n\n&nbsp;\n\n\"Sure.  Get back to me in 2 months.\"\n\n&nbsp;\n\nOn Day 366, I met Brette and her three adorable, well-mannered children at 10:30 IN THE MORNING for <em>Spy Kids in 4D</em>.  This is what parents with children do.  If you have kids, you know exactly why this strange phenomenon occurs.  If you don\'t have kids, let me fill you in.  It cost Brette $75 for 1 adult, 3 children morning matinee moving passes and refreshments WELL within reason!!!!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWe found seats in the theater along with the masses of other parents and kids who came to watch and sniff.  I suddenly felt old.  But I got over that quickly, because I LOVE KIDS MOVIES!!!  YAY!!!  :-)\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThe previews began rolling, and as usual, I started tearing up at the sentimental ones.  Brette chuckled as I searched for a kleenex during the <em><strong><a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1564349/\" target=\"_blank\">Dolphin\'s Tale</a></strong></em> preview.  How did she expect me to react?  After all, <strong>I am Shark Girl</strong>!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nJust as I pulled myself together, the music of Lion King stared to play.  Uh-oh.  They are re-releasing it in 3-D.  As soon as I heard the chorus of \"The Circle Life\" burst through the sound system, that was it.  I actually let out a little sob.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThankfully for Brette and her 3 children, Spy Kids 4D is a comedy.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nMy Un-Detailed Review:  Two Thumbs Up for this genre.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nSo what if Brette thought it was awful?  Who cares that the critics panned it?  3 small to smallish children and 1 big kid thought it ROCKED!\n\n&nbsp;\n\n(And the talking dog looks as though he could be Bella\'s kin.  How cute is that?)\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8280024.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7399\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8280024-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nFinal minor detail:  The scratch-n-sniff card didn\'t work.  I\'m still holding out for the REAL Smellovision.  Some day, my friends.  Some day.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n*****\n\n&nbsp;\n\nHave you seen Spy Kids in 4D?  What did you think?\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;','Day 336:  Rent a Kid (or Three)','','inherit','open','open','','7396-revision-2','','','2011-08-29 20:50:55','2011-08-30 03:50:55','',7396,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/29/7396-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(7401,1,'2011-08-29 20:51:54','2011-08-30 03:51:54','<a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1517489/\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-7398\" title=\"MV5BMTgwOTk1NjQ0NV5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwNTk4MDI3NQ@@._V1._SY317_CR0,0,214,317_\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/MV5BMTgwOTk1NjQ0NV5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwNTk4MDI3NQ@@._V1._SY317_CR00214317_-202x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"202\" height=\"300\" /></a>I heard about it while driving to work a few months ago:  Smellovision.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nMy neighbor, Sharon, was fixated on the idea of Smellovision circa 1979.  Imagine how over the top it would be to watch TV or a movie with smells emanating through the screen!  She sold me on the idea.  I still remember her ingenuity 32 years later.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nNow, after all this time, Sharon\'s wish had materialized.  As soon as I logged on to my computer at work, I researched this Smellovision stuff.  Although, in this instance, the radio guy referred to it as \"Aroma-Scope\" which involved a scratch-n-sniff card, not emanating smells.  Minor detail.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnother minor detail:  This was a kid\'s movie opening in 2 months.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI walked over to Brette\'s office.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n\"Do you mind if I rent your children in August?  <em>Spy Kids in 4D</em> is coming out, and I must see it.  And smell it.  It\'s in Smellovision.\"\n\n&nbsp;\n\nSince Brette has known me for a few years now, she just rolls with me.  (While laughing at me, of course, but this doesn\'t bother me.  I\'m always happy to be a source of amusement for my friends.)\n\n&nbsp;\n\n\"Sure.  Get back to me in 2 months.\"\n\n&nbsp;\n\nOn Day 366, I met Brette and her three adorable, well-mannered children at 10:30 IN THE MORNING for <em>Spy Kids in 4D</em>.  This is what parents with children do.  If you have kids, you know exactly why this strange phenomenon occurs.  If you don\'t have kids, let me fill you in.  It cost Brette $75 for 1 adult, 3 children morning matinee moving passes and refreshments WELL within reason!!!!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWe found seats in the theater along with the masses of other parents and kids who came to watch and sniff.  I suddenly felt old.  But I got over that quickly, because I LOVE KIDS MOVIES!!!  YAY!!!  :-)\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThe previews began rolling, and as usual, I started tearing up at the sentimental ones.  Brette chuckled as I searched for a kleenex during the <em><strong><a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1564349/\" target=\"_blank\">Dolphin\'s Tale</a></strong></em> preview.  How did she expect me to react?  After all, <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/12/day-318-create-your-own-superhero/\" target=\"_blank\">I am Shark Girl</a></strong>!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nJust as I pulled myself together, the music of <em>Lion King</em> stared to play.  Uh-oh.  They are re-releasing it in 3-D.  As soon as I heard the chorus of \"The Circle Life\" burst through the sound system, that was it.  I actually let out a little sob.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThankfully for Brette and her 3 children, Spy Kids 4D is a comedy.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nMy Un-Detailed Review:  Two Thumbs Up for this genre.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nSo what if Brette thought it was awful?  Who cares that the critics panned it?  3 small to smallish children and 1 big kid thought it ROCKED!\n\n&nbsp;\n\n(And the talking dog looks as though he could be Bella\'s kin.  How cute is that?)\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8280024.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7399\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8280024-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nFinal minor detail:  The scratch-n-sniff card didn\'t work.  I\'m still holding out for the REAL Smellovision.  Some day, my friends.  Some day.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n*****\n\n&nbsp;\n\nHave you seen Spy Kids in 4D?  What did you think?\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;','Day 336:  Rent a Kid (or Three)','','inherit','open','open','','7396-revision-3','','','2011-08-29 20:51:54','2011-08-30 03:51:54','',7396,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/29/7396-revision-3/',0,'revision','',0),(7402,1,'2011-08-29 21:00:38','2011-08-30 04:00:38','<a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1517489/\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-7398\" title=\"MV5BMTgwOTk1NjQ0NV5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwNTk4MDI3NQ@@._V1._SY317_CR0,0,214,317_\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/MV5BMTgwOTk1NjQ0NV5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwNTk4MDI3NQ@@._V1._SY317_CR00214317_-202x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"202\" height=\"300\" /></a>I heard about it while driving to work a few months ago:  Smellovision.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nMy neighbor, Sharon, was fixated on the idea of Smellovision circa 1979.  Imagine how over the top it would be to watch TV or a movie with smells emanating through the screen!  She sold me on the idea.  I still remember her ingenuity 32 years later.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nNow, after all this time, Sharon\'s wish had materialized.  As soon as I logged on to my computer at work, I researched this Smellovision stuff.  Although, in this instance, the radio guy referred to it as \"Aroma-Scope\" which involved a scratch-n-sniff card, not emanating smells.  Minor detail.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnother minor detail:  This was a kid\'s movie opening in 2 months.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI walked over to Brette\'s office.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n\"Do you mind if I rent your children in August?  <em>Spy Kids in 4D</em> is coming out, and I must see it.  And smell it.  It\'s in Smellovision.\"\n\n&nbsp;\n\nSince Brette has known me for a few years now, she just rolls with me.  (While laughing at me, of course, but this doesn\'t bother me.  I\'m always happy to be a source of amusement for my friends.)\n\n&nbsp;\n\n\"Sure.  Get back to me in 2 months.\"\n\n&nbsp;\n\nOn Day 366, I met Brette and her three adorable, well-mannered children at 10:30 IN THE MORNING for <em>Spy Kids in 4D</em>.  This is what parents with children do.  If you have kids, you know exactly why this strange phenomenon occurs.  If you don\'t have kids, let me fill you in.  It cost Brette $75 for morning matinee moving passes and refreshments WELL within reason!!!!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWe found seats in the theater along with the masses of other parents and kids who came to watch and sniff.  I suddenly felt old.  But I got over that real quick because I LOVE KIDS MOVIES!!!  YAY!!!  :-)\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThe previews began rolling, and as usual, I started tearing up at the sentimental ones.  Brette chuckled as I searched for a kleenex during the <em><strong><a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1564349/\" target=\"_blank\">Dolphin\'s Tale</a></strong></em> preview.  How did she expect me to react?  After all, <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/12/day-318-create-your-own-superhero/\" target=\"_blank\">I am Shark Girl</a></strong>!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nJust as I pulled myself together, the music of <em>Lion King</em> stared to play.  Uh-oh.  They are re-releasing it in 3-D.  As soon as I heard the chorus of \"The Circle Life\" burst through the sound system, that was it.  I actually let out a little sob.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThankfully for Brette and her 3 children, <em>Spy Kids 4D</em> is a comedy.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nMy Un-Detailed Review:  Two Thumbs Up for this genre.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nSo what if Brette thought it was awful?  Who cares that the critics panned it?  3 small to smallish children and 1 big kid thought it ROCKED!\n\n&nbsp;\n\n(And the talking dog looks as though he could be Bella\'s kin.  How cute is that?)\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8280024.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7399\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8280024-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nFinal minor detail:  The scratch-n-sniff card was a bust.  Hasn\'t this \"technology\" been around since <em>at least</em> the 70s?!?!  I\'m still holding out for the REAL Smellovision.  Some day, my friends.  Some day.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n*****\n\n&nbsp;\n\nHave you seen <em>Spy Kids in 4D?</em>  What did you think?\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;','Day 336:  Rent a Kid (or Three)','','inherit','open','open','','7396-autosave','','','2011-08-29 21:00:38','2011-08-30 04:00:38','',7396,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/29/7396-autosave/',0,'revision','',0),(7403,1,'2011-08-29 20:52:32','2011-08-30 03:52:32','<a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1517489/\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-7398\" title=\"MV5BMTgwOTk1NjQ0NV5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwNTk4MDI3NQ@@._V1._SY317_CR0,0,214,317_\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/MV5BMTgwOTk1NjQ0NV5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwNTk4MDI3NQ@@._V1._SY317_CR00214317_-202x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"202\" height=\"300\" /></a>I heard about it while driving to work a few months ago:  Smellovision.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMy neighbor, Sharon, was fixated on the idea of Smellovision circa 1979.  Imagine how over the top it would be to watch TV or a movie with smells emanating through the screen!  She sold me on the idea.  I still remember her ingenuity 32 years later.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nNow, after all this time, Sharon\'s wish had materialized.  As soon as I logged on to my computer at work, I researched this Smellovision stuff.  Although, in this instance, the radio guy referred to it as \"Aroma-Scope\" which involved a scratch-n-sniff card, not emanating smells.  Minor detail.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnother minor detail:  This was a kid\'s movie opening in 2 months.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI walked over to Brette\'s office.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\"Do you mind if I rent your children in August?  <em>Spy Kids in 4D</em> is coming out, and I must see it.  And smell it.  It\'s in Smellovision.\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSince Brette has known me for a few years now, she just rolls with me.  (While laughing at me, of course, but this doesn\'t bother me.  I\'m always happy to be a source of amusement for my friends.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\"Sure.  Get back to me in 2 months.\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOn Day 366, I met Brette and her three adorable, well-mannered children at 10:30 IN THE MORNING for <em>Spy Kids in 4D</em>.  This is what parents with children do.  If you have kids, you know exactly why this strange phenomenon occurs.  If you don\'t have kids, let me fill you in.  It cost Brette $75 for 1 adult, 3 children morning matinee moving passes and refreshments WELL within reason!!!!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWe found seats in the theater along with the masses of other parents and kids who came to watch and sniff.  I suddenly felt old.  But I got over that quickly, because I LOVE KIDS MOVIES!!!  YAY!!!  :-)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe previews began rolling, and as usual, I started tearing up at the sentimental ones.  Brette chuckled as I searched for a kleenex during the <em><strong><a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1564349/\" target=\"_blank\">Dolphin\'s Tale</a></strong></em> preview.  How did she expect me to react?  After all, <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/12/day-318-create-your-own-superhero/\" target=\"_blank\">I am Shark Girl</a></strong>!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nJust as I pulled myself together, the music of <em>Lion King</em> stared to play.  Uh-oh.  They are re-releasing it in 3-D.  As soon as I heard the chorus of \"The Circle Life\" burst through the sound system, that was it.  I actually let out a little sob.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThankfully for Brette and her 3 children, Spy Kids 4D is a comedy.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMy Un-Detailed Review:  Two Thumbs Up for this genre.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSo what if Brette thought it was awful?  Who cares that the critics panned it?  3 small to smallish children and 1 big kid thought it ROCKED!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(And the talking dog looks as though he could be Bella\'s kin.  How cute is that?)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8280024.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7399\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8280024-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFinal minor detail:  The scratch-n-sniff card didn\'t work.  I\'m still holding out for the REAL Smellovision.  Some day, my friends.  Some day.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n*****\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHave you seen Spy Kids in 4D?  What did you think?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Day 336:  Rent a Kid (or Three)','','inherit','open','open','','7396-revision-4','','','2011-08-29 20:52:32','2011-08-30 03:52:32','',7396,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/29/7396-revision-4/',0,'revision','',0),(7404,1,'2011-08-29 20:54:09','2011-08-30 03:54:09','<a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1517489/\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-7398\" title=\"MV5BMTgwOTk1NjQ0NV5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwNTk4MDI3NQ@@._V1._SY317_CR0,0,214,317_\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/MV5BMTgwOTk1NjQ0NV5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwNTk4MDI3NQ@@._V1._SY317_CR00214317_-202x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"202\" height=\"300\" /></a>I heard about it while driving to work a few months ago:  Smellovision.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMy neighbor, Sharon, was fixated on the idea of Smellovision circa 1979.  Imagine how over the top it would be to watch TV or a movie with smells emanating through the screen!  She sold me on the idea.  I still remember her ingenuity 32 years later.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nNow, after all this time, Sharon\'s wish had materialized.  As soon as I logged on to my computer at work, I researched this Smellovision stuff.  Although, in this instance, the radio guy referred to it as \"Aroma-Scope\" which involved a scratch-n-sniff card, not emanating smells.  Minor detail.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnother minor detail:  This was a kid\'s movie opening in 2 months.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI walked over to Brette\'s office.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\"Do you mind if I rent your children in August?  <em>Spy Kids in 4D</em> is coming out, and I must see it.  And smell it.  It\'s in Smellovision.\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSince Brette has known me for a few years now, she just rolls with me.  (While laughing at me, of course, but this doesn\'t bother me.  I\'m always happy to be a source of amusement for my friends.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\"Sure.  Get back to me in 2 months.\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOn Day 366, I met Brette and her three adorable, well-mannered children at 10:30 IN THE MORNING for <em>Spy Kids in 4D</em>.  This is what parents with children do.  If you have kids, you know exactly why this strange phenomenon occurs.  If you don\'t have kids, let me fill you in.  It cost Brette $75 for 1 adult, 3 children morning matinee moving passes and refreshments WELL within reason!!!!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWe found seats in the theater along with the masses of other parents and kids who came to watch and sniff.  I suddenly felt old.  But I got over that real quick because I LOVE KIDS MOVIES!!!  YAY!!!  :-)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe previews began rolling, and as usual, I started tearing up at the sentimental ones.  Brette chuckled as I searched for a kleenex during the <em><strong><a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1564349/\" target=\"_blank\">Dolphin\'s Tale</a></strong></em> preview.  How did she expect me to react?  After all, <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/12/day-318-create-your-own-superhero/\" target=\"_blank\">I am Shark Girl</a></strong>!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nJust as I pulled myself together, the music of <em>Lion King</em> stared to play.  Uh-oh.  They are re-releasing it in 3-D.  As soon as I heard the chorus of \"The Circle Life\" burst through the sound system, that was it.  I actually let out a little sob.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThankfully for Brette and her 3 children, Spy Kids 4D is a comedy.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMy Un-Detailed Review:  Two Thumbs Up for this genre.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSo what if Brette thought it was awful?  Who cares that the critics panned it?  3 small to smallish children and 1 big kid thought it ROCKED!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(And the talking dog looks as though he could be Bella\'s kin.  How cute is that?)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8280024.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7399\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8280024-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFinal minor detail:  The scratch-n-sniff card didn\'t work.  I\'m still holding out for the REAL Smellovision.  Some day, my friends.  Some day.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n*****\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHave you seen Spy Kids in 4D?  What did you think?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Day 336:  Rent a Kid (or Three)','','inherit','open','open','','7396-revision-5','','','2011-08-29 20:54:09','2011-08-30 03:54:09','',7396,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/29/7396-revision-5/',0,'revision','',0),(7405,1,'2011-08-29 20:56:21','2011-08-30 03:56:21','<a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1517489/\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-7398\" title=\"MV5BMTgwOTk1NjQ0NV5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwNTk4MDI3NQ@@._V1._SY317_CR0,0,214,317_\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/MV5BMTgwOTk1NjQ0NV5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwNTk4MDI3NQ@@._V1._SY317_CR00214317_-202x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"202\" height=\"300\" /></a>I heard about it while driving to work a few months ago:  Smellovision.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMy neighbor, Sharon, was fixated on the idea of Smellovision circa 1979.  Imagine how over the top it would be to watch TV or a movie with smells emanating through the screen!  She sold me on the idea.  I still remember her ingenuity 32 years later.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nNow, after all this time, Sharon\'s wish had materialized.  As soon as I logged on to my computer at work, I researched this Smellovision stuff.  Although, in this instance, the radio guy referred to it as \"Aroma-Scope\" which involved a scratch-n-sniff card, not emanating smells.  Minor detail.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnother minor detail:  This was a kid\'s movie opening in 2 months.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI walked over to Brette\'s office.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\"Do you mind if I rent your children in August?  <em>Spy Kids in 4D</em> is coming out, and I must see it.  And smell it.  It\'s in Smellovision.\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSince Brette has known me for a few years now, she just rolls with me.  (While laughing at me, of course, but this doesn\'t bother me.  I\'m always happy to be a source of amusement for my friends.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\"Sure.  Get back to me in 2 months.\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOn Day 366, I met Brette and her three adorable, well-mannered children at 10:30 IN THE MORNING for <em>Spy Kids in 4D</em>.  This is what parents with children do.  If you have kids, you know exactly why this strange phenomenon occurs.  If you don\'t have kids, let me fill you in.  It cost Brette $75 for 1 adult, 3 children morning matinee moving passes and refreshments WELL within reason!!!!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWe found seats in the theater along with the masses of other parents and kids who came to watch and sniff.  I suddenly felt old.  But I got over that real quick because I LOVE KIDS MOVIES!!!  YAY!!!  :-)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe previews began rolling, and as usual, I started tearing up at the sentimental ones.  Brette chuckled as I searched for a kleenex during the <em><strong><a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1564349/\" target=\"_blank\">Dolphin\'s Tale</a></strong></em> preview.  How did she expect me to react?  After all, <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/12/day-318-create-your-own-superhero/\" target=\"_blank\">I am Shark Girl</a></strong>!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nJust as I pulled myself together, the music of <em>Lion King</em> stared to play.  Uh-oh.  They are re-releasing it in 3-D.  As soon as I heard the chorus of \"The Circle Life\" burst through the sound system, that was it.  I actually let out a little sob.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThankfully for Brette and her 3 children, Spy Kids 4D is a comedy.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMy Un-Detailed Review:  Two Thumbs Up for this genre.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSo what if Brette thought it was awful?  Who cares that the critics panned it?  3 small to smallish children and 1 big kid thought it ROCKED!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(And the talking dog looks as though he could be Bella\'s kin.  How cute is that?)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8280024.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7399\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8280024-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFinal minor detail:  The scratch-n-sniff card was a bust.  Hasn\'t this \"technology\" been around since <em>at least</em> the 70s?!?!  I\'m still holding out for the REAL Smellovision.  Some day, my friends.  Some day.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n*****\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHave you seen Spy Kids in 4D?  What did you think?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Day 336:  Rent a Kid (or Three)','','inherit','open','open','','7396-revision-6','','','2011-08-29 20:56:21','2011-08-30 03:56:21','',7396,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/29/7396-revision-6/',0,'revision','',0),(7406,1,'2011-08-29 20:56:31','2011-08-30 03:56:31','<a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1517489/\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-7398\" title=\"MV5BMTgwOTk1NjQ0NV5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwNTk4MDI3NQ@@._V1._SY317_CR0,0,214,317_\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/MV5BMTgwOTk1NjQ0NV5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwNTk4MDI3NQ@@._V1._SY317_CR00214317_-202x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"202\" height=\"300\" /></a>I heard about it while driving to work a few months ago:  Smellovision.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMy neighbor, Sharon, was fixated on the idea of Smellovision circa 1979.  Imagine how over the top it would be to watch TV or a movie with smells emanating through the screen!  She sold me on the idea.  I still remember her ingenuity 32 years later.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nNow, after all this time, Sharon\'s wish had materialized.  As soon as I logged on to my computer at work, I researched this Smellovision stuff.  Although, in this instance, the radio guy referred to it as \"Aroma-Scope\" which involved a scratch-n-sniff card, not emanating smells.  Minor detail.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnother minor detail:  This was a kid\'s movie opening in 2 months.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI walked over to Brette\'s office.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\"Do you mind if I rent your children in August?  <em>Spy Kids in 4D</em> is coming out, and I must see it.  And smell it.  It\'s in Smellovision.\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSince Brette has known me for a few years now, she just rolls with me.  (While laughing at me, of course, but this doesn\'t bother me.  I\'m always happy to be a source of amusement for my friends.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\"Sure.  Get back to me in 2 months.\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOn Day 366, I met Brette and her three adorable, well-mannered children at 10:30 IN THE MORNING for <em>Spy Kids in 4D</em>.  This is what parents with children do.  If you have kids, you know exactly why this strange phenomenon occurs.  If you don\'t have kids, let me fill you in.  It cost Brette $75 for 1 adult, 3 children morning matinee moving passes and refreshments WELL within reason!!!!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWe found seats in the theater along with the masses of other parents and kids who came to watch and sniff.  I suddenly felt old.  But I got over that real quick because I LOVE KIDS MOVIES!!!  YAY!!!  :-)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe previews began rolling, and as usual, I started tearing up at the sentimental ones.  Brette chuckled as I searched for a kleenex during the <em><strong><a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1564349/\" target=\"_blank\">Dolphin\'s Tale</a></strong></em> preview.  How did she expect me to react?  After all, <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/12/day-318-create-your-own-superhero/\" target=\"_blank\">I am Shark Girl</a></strong>!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nJust as I pulled myself together, the music of <em>Lion King</em> stared to play.  Uh-oh.  They are re-releasing it in 3-D.  As soon as I heard the chorus of \"The Circle Life\" burst through the sound system, that was it.  I actually let out a little sob.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThankfully for Brette and her 3 children, Spy Kids 4D is a comedy.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMy Un-Detailed Review:  Two Thumbs Up for this genre.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSo what if Brette thought it was awful?  Who cares that the critics panned it?  3 small to smallish children and 1 big kid thought it ROCKED!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(And the talking dog looks as though he could be Bella\'s kin.  How cute is that?)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8280024.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7399\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8280024-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFinal minor detail:  The scratch-n-sniff card was a bust.  Hasn\'t this \"technology\" been around since <em>at least</em> the 70s?!?!  I\'m still holding out for the REAL Smellovision.  Some day, my friends.  Some day.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n*****\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHave you seen Spy Kids in 4D?  What did you think?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Day 336:  Rent a Kid (or Three)','','inherit','open','open','','7396-revision-7','','','2011-08-29 20:56:31','2011-08-30 03:56:31','',7396,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/29/7396-revision-7/',0,'revision','',0),(7407,1,'2011-08-29 20:57:54','2011-08-30 03:57:54','<a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1517489/\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-7398\" title=\"MV5BMTgwOTk1NjQ0NV5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwNTk4MDI3NQ@@._V1._SY317_CR0,0,214,317_\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/MV5BMTgwOTk1NjQ0NV5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwNTk4MDI3NQ@@._V1._SY317_CR00214317_-202x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"202\" height=\"300\" /></a>I heard about it while driving to work a few months ago:  Smellovision.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMy neighbor, Sharon, was fixated on the idea of Smellovision circa 1979.  Imagine how over the top it would be to watch TV or a movie with smells emanating through the screen!  She sold me on the idea.  I still remember her ingenuity 32 years later.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nNow, after all this time, Sharon\'s wish had materialized.  As soon as I logged on to my computer at work, I researched this Smellovision stuff.  Although, in this instance, the radio guy referred to it as \"Aroma-Scope\" which involved a scratch-n-sniff card, not emanating smells.  Minor detail.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnother minor detail:  This was a kid\'s movie opening in 2 months.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI walked over to Brette\'s office.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\"Do you mind if I rent your children in August?  <em>Spy Kids in 4D</em> is coming out, and I must see it.  And smell it.  It\'s in Smellovision.\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSince Brette has known me for a few years now, she just rolls with me.  (While laughing at me, of course, but this doesn\'t bother me.  I\'m always happy to be a source of amusement for my friends.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\"Sure.  Get back to me in 2 months.\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOn Day 366, I met Brette and her three adorable, well-mannered children at 10:30 IN THE MORNING for <em>Spy Kids in 4D</em>.  This is what parents with children do.  If you have kids, you know exactly why this strange phenomenon occurs.  If you don\'t have kids, let me fill you in.  It cost Brette $75 for morning matinee moving passes and refreshments WELL within reason!!!!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWe found seats in the theater along with the masses of other parents and kids who came to watch and sniff.  I suddenly felt old.  But I got over that real quick because I LOVE KIDS MOVIES!!!  YAY!!!  :-)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe previews began rolling, and as usual, I started tearing up at the sentimental ones.  Brette chuckled as I searched for a kleenex during the <em><strong><a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1564349/\" target=\"_blank\">Dolphin\'s Tale</a></strong></em> preview.  How did she expect me to react?  After all, <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/12/day-318-create-your-own-superhero/\" target=\"_blank\">I am Shark Girl</a></strong>!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nJust as I pulled myself together, the music of <em>Lion King</em> stared to play.  Uh-oh.  They are re-releasing it in 3-D.  As soon as I heard the chorus of \"The Circle Life\" burst through the sound system, that was it.  I actually let out a little sob.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThankfully for Brette and her 3 children, Spy Kids 4D is a comedy.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMy Un-Detailed Review:  Two Thumbs Up for this genre.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSo what if Brette thought it was awful?  Who cares that the critics panned it?  3 small to smallish children and 1 big kid thought it ROCKED!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(And the talking dog looks as though he could be Bella\'s kin.  How cute is that?)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8280024.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7399\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8280024-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFinal minor detail:  The scratch-n-sniff card was a bust.  Hasn\'t this \"technology\" been around since <em>at least</em> the 70s?!?!  I\'m still holding out for the REAL Smellovision.  Some day, my friends.  Some day.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n*****\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHave you seen Spy Kids in 4D?  What did you think?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Day 336:  Rent a Kid (or Three)','','inherit','open','open','','7396-revision-8','','','2011-08-29 20:57:54','2011-08-30 03:57:54','',7396,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/29/7396-revision-8/',0,'revision','',0),(7408,1,'2011-08-29 20:58:02','2011-08-30 03:58:02','<a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1517489/\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-7398\" title=\"MV5BMTgwOTk1NjQ0NV5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwNTk4MDI3NQ@@._V1._SY317_CR0,0,214,317_\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/MV5BMTgwOTk1NjQ0NV5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwNTk4MDI3NQ@@._V1._SY317_CR00214317_-202x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"202\" height=\"300\" /></a>I heard about it while driving to work a few months ago:  Smellovision.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMy neighbor, Sharon, was fixated on the idea of Smellovision circa 1979.  Imagine how over the top it would be to watch TV or a movie with smells emanating through the screen!  She sold me on the idea.  I still remember her ingenuity 32 years later.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nNow, after all this time, Sharon\'s wish had materialized.  As soon as I logged on to my computer at work, I researched this Smellovision stuff.  Although, in this instance, the radio guy referred to it as \"Aroma-Scope\" which involved a scratch-n-sniff card, not emanating smells.  Minor detail.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnother minor detail:  This was a kid\'s movie opening in 2 months.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI walked over to Brette\'s office.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\"Do you mind if I rent your children in August?  <em>Spy Kids in 4D</em> is coming out, and I must see it.  And smell it.  It\'s in Smellovision.\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSince Brette has known me for a few years now, she just rolls with me.  (While laughing at me, of course, but this doesn\'t bother me.  I\'m always happy to be a source of amusement for my friends.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\"Sure.  Get back to me in 2 months.\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOn Day 366, I met Brette and her three adorable, well-mannered children at 10:30 IN THE MORNING for <em>Spy Kids in 4D</em>.  This is what parents with children do.  If you have kids, you know exactly why this strange phenomenon occurs.  If you don\'t have kids, let me fill you in.  It cost Brette $75 for morning matinee moving passes and refreshments WELL within reason!!!!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWe found seats in the theater along with the masses of other parents and kids who came to watch and sniff.  I suddenly felt old.  But I got over that real quick because I LOVE KIDS MOVIES!!!  YAY!!!  :-)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe previews began rolling, and as usual, I started tearing up at the sentimental ones.  Brette chuckled as I searched for a kleenex during the <em><strong><a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1564349/\" target=\"_blank\">Dolphin\'s Tale</a></strong></em> preview.  How did she expect me to react?  After all, <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/12/day-318-create-your-own-superhero/\" target=\"_blank\">I am Shark Girl</a></strong>!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nJust as I pulled myself together, the music of <em>Lion King</em> stared to play.  Uh-oh.  They are re-releasing it in 3-D.  As soon as I heard the chorus of \"The Circle Life\" burst through the sound system, that was it.  I actually let out a little sob.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThankfully for Brette and her 3 children, Spy Kids 4D is a comedy.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMy Un-Detailed Review:  Two Thumbs Up for this genre.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSo what if Brette thought it was awful?  Who cares that the critics panned it?  3 small to smallish children and 1 big kid thought it ROCKED!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(And the talking dog looks as though he could be Bella\'s kin.  How cute is that?)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8280024.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7399\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8280024-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFinal minor detail:  The scratch-n-sniff card was a bust.  Hasn\'t this \"technology\" been around since <em>at least</em> the 70s?!?!  I\'m still holding out for the REAL Smellovision.  Some day, my friends.  Some day.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n*****\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHave you seen Spy Kids in 4D?  What did you think?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Day 336:  Rent a Kid (or Three)','','inherit','open','open','','7396-revision-9','','','2011-08-29 20:58:02','2011-08-30 03:58:02','',7396,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/29/7396-revision-9/',0,'revision','',0),(7409,1,'2011-08-29 20:59:30','2011-08-30 03:59:30','<a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1517489/\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-7398\" title=\"MV5BMTgwOTk1NjQ0NV5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwNTk4MDI3NQ@@._V1._SY317_CR0,0,214,317_\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/MV5BMTgwOTk1NjQ0NV5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwNTk4MDI3NQ@@._V1._SY317_CR00214317_-202x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"202\" height=\"300\" /></a>I heard about it while driving to work a few months ago:  Smellovision.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMy neighbor, Sharon, was fixated on the idea of Smellovision circa 1979.  Imagine how over the top it would be to watch TV or a movie with smells emanating through the screen!  She sold me on the idea.  I still remember her ingenuity 32 years later.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nNow, after all this time, Sharon\'s wish had materialized.  As soon as I logged on to my computer at work, I researched this Smellovision stuff.  Although, in this instance, the radio guy referred to it as \"Aroma-Scope\" which involved a scratch-n-sniff card, not emanating smells.  Minor detail.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnother minor detail:  This was a kid\'s movie opening in 2 months.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI walked over to Brette\'s office.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\"Do you mind if I rent your children in August?  <em>Spy Kids in 4D</em> is coming out, and I must see it.  And smell it.  It\'s in Smellovision.\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSince Brette has known me for a few years now, she just rolls with me.  (While laughing at me, of course, but this doesn\'t bother me.  I\'m always happy to be a source of amusement for my friends.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\"Sure.  Get back to me in 2 months.\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOn Day 366, I met Brette and her three adorable, well-mannered children at 10:30 IN THE MORNING for <em>Spy Kids in 4D</em>.  This is what parents with children do.  If you have kids, you know exactly why this strange phenomenon occurs.  If you don\'t have kids, let me fill you in.  It cost Brette $75 for morning matinee moving passes and refreshments WELL within reason!!!!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWe found seats in the theater along with the masses of other parents and kids who came to watch and sniff.  I suddenly felt old.  But I got over that real quick because I LOVE KIDS MOVIES!!!  YAY!!!  :-)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe previews began rolling, and as usual, I started tearing up at the sentimental ones.  Brette chuckled as I searched for a kleenex during the <em><strong><a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1564349/\" target=\"_blank\">Dolphin\'s Tale</a></strong></em> preview.  How did she expect me to react?  After all, <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/12/day-318-create-your-own-superhero/\" target=\"_blank\">I am Shark Girl</a></strong>!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nJust as I pulled myself together, the music of <em>Lion King</em> stared to play.  Uh-oh.  They are re-releasing it in 3-D.  As soon as I heard the chorus of \"The Circle Life\" burst through the sound system, that was it.  I actually let out a little sob.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThankfully for Brette and her 3 children, <em>Spy Kids 4D</em> is a comedy.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMy Un-Detailed Review:  Two Thumbs Up for this genre.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSo what if Brette thought it was awful?  Who cares that the critics panned it?  3 small to smallish children and 1 big kid thought it ROCKED!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(And the talking dog looks as though he could be Bella\'s kin.  How cute is that?)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8280024.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7399\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8280024-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFinal minor detail:  The scratch-n-sniff card was a bust.  Hasn\'t this \"technology\" been around since <em>at least</em> the 70s?!?!  I\'m still holding out for the REAL Smellovision.  Some day, my friends.  Some day.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n*****\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHave you seen <em>Spy Kids in 4D?</em>  What did you think?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Day 336:  Rent a Kid (or Three)','','inherit','open','open','','7396-revision-10','','','2011-08-29 20:59:30','2011-08-30 03:59:30','',7396,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/29/7396-revision-10/',0,'revision','',0),(7410,1,'2011-08-31 01:11:44','2011-08-31 08:11:44','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/iStock_000008585896XSmall.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7419 alignleft\" title=\"iStock_000008585896XSmall\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/iStock_000008585896XSmall-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>I don\'t normally panic, but...\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: xx-large;\"><strong>HELP!!!!!!!</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhere has the time gone?  Chapter One of The Year of Living Curiously ends on September 26th.  It\'s hard to believe that nearly one year ago I embarked on this blogilicous adventure!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhat will I do on September 27th?  REST!  For two weeks to a month, I will take on the role of Rip Van Winkle.   You won\'t hear a peep from me.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAfter I awake from my 365 Day Project-induced coma, I will write about a few bonus days of soul-scintillation through the end of 2011.  I was always into \"extra credit\" as a kid.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOn January 1, 2012, I will launch Chapter Two:  The Year of . . .\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIt\'s a surprise.  :-D\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI will take on the infinitely more sane task of 52 mini-adventures that relate to the new theme of Chapter Two.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHere is where I need your HELP!!!!!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #800000;\"><strong>Do you know of anyone who can make some minor changes to my blog at a reasonable rate?  Key word:  minor.  This is a hobby blog, my friends.  </strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nUnfortunately, my original designer has fallen off of the face of the planet.  I hope that she is well, and I wish her well.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong><span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #800000;\">Specifically, this is what I\'m looking for:</span></strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>A simple addition or two of artwork to the banner</li>\r\n	<li>Change the wording of Chapter One: The Year of Living Curiously to Chapter Two: The Year of . . .</li>\r\n	<li>Replace all words that relate to this year\'s theme of curiosity (such as Curioser and Curioser) to words that reflect the new theme.</li>\r\n	<li>Archive all of Chapter One under a a new tab at the top (maybe).</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nMake sense?  So far, I\'ve received one quote which exceeded the cost of what I paid last summer to create the blog from scratch.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPlease pass this along to anyone you might know who could work comfortably within the style of my blog.  (Tell them it\'s a Genesis/Studiopress theme.)  Or put their web address in the comments, and I will contact them.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: medium;\"><strong>GRAZIE!  </strong></span>','Day 337:  In Search of Blog Design Touch Up','','publish','open','open','','day-337-in-search-of-blog-design-touch-up','','','2011-08-30 20:51:55','2011-08-31 03:51:55','',0,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?p=7410',0,'post','',5),(7411,1,'2011-08-30 20:12:34','2011-08-31 03:12:34','','Auto Draft','','inherit','open','open','','7410-revision','','','2011-08-30 20:12:34','2011-08-31 03:12:34','',7410,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/30/7410-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(7412,1,'2011-08-30 20:35:26','2011-08-31 03:35:26','I don\'t normally panic, but...\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong>HELP!!!!!!!</strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWhere has the time gone?  Chapter One of The Year of Living Curiously ends on September 26th.  It\'s hard to believe that nearly one year ago I embarked on this blogilicous adventure!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWhat will I do on September 27th?  REST!  For two weeks to a month, I will take on the role of Rip Van Winkle.   You won\'t hear a peep from me.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAfter I awake from my 365 Day Project-induced coma, I will write about a few bonus days of soul-scintillation through the end of 2011.  I was always into \"extra credit\" as a kid.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nOn January 1, 2012, I will launch Chapter Two:  The Year of . . .\n\n&nbsp;\n\nIt\'s a surprise.  :-D\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI will take on the infinitely more sane task of 52 mini-adventures that relate to the new theme of Chapter Two.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nHere is where I need your HELP!!!!!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nDo you know of anyone who can make some minor changes to my blog at a reasonable rate?  Key word:  minor.  This is a hobby blog, my friends.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nUnfortunately, my original designer has fallen off of the face of the planet.  I hope that she is well, and I wish her well.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nSpecifically, this is what I\'m looking for:\n\n&nbsp;\n<ul>\n	<li>A simple addition or two of artwork to the banner</li>\n	<li>Change the wording of Chapter One:  The Year of Living Curiously  to Chapter Two:  The Year of . . .</li>\n	<li>Replace all words that relate to this year\'s theme of curiosity (such as Curioser and Curioser) to words that reflect the new theme.</li>\n	<li>Archive all of Chapter One under a a new tab at the top (maybe).</li>\n</ul>\n&nbsp;\n\nMake sense?  So far, I\'ve received one quote which exceeded the cost of what I paid last summer to create the blog from scratch.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nPlease pass this along to anyone you might know who could work comfortably within the style of my blog.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nGRAZIE!','Day 337:  In Search of Blog Designer','','inherit','open','open','','7410-revision-2','','','2011-08-30 20:35:26','2011-08-31 03:35:26','',7410,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/30/7410-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(7413,1,'2011-08-30 20:39:29','2011-08-31 03:39:29','I don\'t normally panic, but...\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-size: large; color: #ff0000;\"><strong>HELP!!!!!!!</strong></span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWhere has the time gone?  Chapter One of The Year of Living Curiously ends on September 26th.  It\'s hard to believe that nearly one year ago I embarked on this blogilicous adventure!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWhat will I do on September 27th?  REST!  For two weeks to a month, I will take on the role of Rip Van Winkle.   You won\'t hear a peep from me.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAfter I awake from my 365 Day Project-induced coma, I will write about a few bonus days of soul-scintillation through the end of 2011.  I was always into \"extra credit\" as a kid.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nOn January 1, 2012, I will launch Chapter Two:  The Year of . . .\n\n&nbsp;\n\nIt\'s a surprise.  :-D\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI will take on the infinitely more sane task of 52 mini-adventures that relate to the new theme of Chapter Two.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nHere is where I need your HELP!!!!!\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #800000;\"><strong>Do you know of anyone who can make some minor changes to my blog at a reasonable rate?  Key word:  minor.  This is a hobby blog, my friends.  </strong></span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nUnfortunately, my original designer has fallen off of the face of the planet.  I hope that she is well, and I wish her well.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong><span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #800000;\">Specifically, this is what I\'m looking for:</span></strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n<ul>\n	<li>A simple addition or two of artwork to the banner</li>\n	<li>Change the wording of Chapter One:  The Year of Living Curiously  to Chapter Two:  The Year of . . .</li>\n	<li>Replace all words that relate to this year\'s theme of curiosity (such as Curioser and Curioser) to words that reflect the new theme.</li>\n	<li>Archive all of Chapter One under a a new tab at the top (maybe).</li>\n</ul>\n&nbsp;\n\nMake sense?  So far, I\'ve received one quote which exceeded the cost of what I paid last summer to create the blog from scratch.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nPlease pass this along to anyone you might know who could work comfortably within the style of my blog.  Or put their web address in the comments, and I will contact them.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong>GRAZIE! 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 </strong></span>','Day 337:  In Search of Blog Design Touch Up','','inherit','open','open','','7410-revision-4','','','2011-08-30 20:39:43','2011-08-31 03:39:43','',7410,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/30/7410-revision-4/',0,'revision','',0),(7415,1,'2011-08-30 20:51:52','2011-08-31 03:51:52','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/iStock_000008585896XSmall.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7419 alignleft\" title=\"iStock_000008585896XSmall\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/iStock_000008585896XSmall-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>I don\'t normally panic, but...\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: xx-large;\"><strong>HELP!!!!!!!</strong></span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWhere has the time gone?  Chapter One of The Year of Living Curiously ends on September 26th.  It\'s hard to believe that nearly one year ago I embarked on this blogilicous adventure!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWhat will I do on September 27th?  REST!  For two weeks to a month, I will take on the role of Rip Van Winkle.   You won\'t hear a peep from me.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAfter I awake from my 365 Day Project-induced coma, I will write about a few bonus days of soul-scintillation through the end of 2011.  I was always into \"extra credit\" as a kid.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nOn January 1, 2012, I will launch Chapter Two:  The Year of . . .\n\n&nbsp;\n\nIt\'s a surprise.  :-D\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI will take on the infinitely more sane task of 52 mini-adventures that relate to the new theme of Chapter Two.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nHere is where I need your HELP!!!!!\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #800000;\"><strong>Do you know of anyone who can make some minor changes to my blog at a reasonable rate?  Key word:  minor.  This is a hobby blog, my friends.  </strong></span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nUnfortunately, my original designer has fallen off of the face of the planet.  I hope that she is well, and I wish her well.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong><span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #800000;\">Specifically, this is what I\'m looking for:</span></strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n<ul>\n	<li>A simple addition or two of artwork to the banner</li>\n	<li>Change the wording of Chapter One: The Year of Living Curiously to Chapter Two: The Year of . . .</li>\n	<li>Replace all words that relate to this year\'s theme of curiosity (such as Curioser and Curioser) to words that reflect the new theme.</li>\n	<li>Archive all of Chapter One under a a new tab at the top (maybe).</li>\n</ul>\nMake sense?  So far, I\'ve received one quote which exceeded the cost of what I paid last summer to create the blog from scratch.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nPlease pass this along to anyone you might know who could work comfortably within the style of my blog.  (Tell them it\'s a Genesis/Studiopress theme.)  Or put their web address in the comments, and I will contact them.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: medium;\"><strong>GRAZIE!  </strong></span>','Day 337:  In Search of Blog Design Touch Up','','inherit','open','open','','7410-autosave','','','2011-08-30 20:51:52','2011-08-31 03:51:52','',7410,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/30/7410-autosave/',0,'revision','',0),(7416,1,'2011-08-30 20:40:16','2011-08-31 03:40:16','I don\'t normally panic, but...\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: large; color: #ff0000;\"><strong>HELP!!!!!!!</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhere has the time gone?  Chapter One of The Year of Living Curiously ends on September 26th.  It\'s hard to believe that nearly one year ago I embarked on this blogilicous adventure!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhat will I do on September 27th?  REST!  For two weeks to a month, I will take on the role of Rip Van Winkle.   You won\'t hear a peep from me.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAfter I awake from my 365 Day Project-induced coma, I will write about a few bonus days of soul-scintillation through the end of 2011.  I was always into \"extra credit\" as a kid.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOn January 1, 2012, I will launch Chapter Two:  The Year of . . .\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIt\'s a surprise.  :-D\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI will take on the infinitely more sane task of 52 mini-adventures that relate to the new theme of Chapter Two.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHere is where I need your HELP!!!!!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #800000;\"><strong>Do you know of anyone who can make some minor changes to my blog at a reasonable rate?  Key word:  minor.  This is a hobby blog, my friends.  </strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nUnfortunately, my original designer has fallen off of the face of the planet.  I hope that she is well, and I wish her well.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong><span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #800000;\">Specifically, this is what I\'m looking for:</span></strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>A simple addition or two of artwork to the banner</li>\r\n	<li>Change the wording of Chapter One:  The Year of Living Curiously  to Chapter Two:  The Year of . . .</li>\r\n	<li>Replace all words that relate to this year\'s theme of curiosity (such as Curioser and Curioser) to words that reflect the new theme.</li>\r\n	<li>Archive all of Chapter One under a a new tab at the top (maybe).</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMake sense?  So far, I\'ve received one quote which exceeded the cost of what I paid last summer to create the blog from scratch.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPlease pass this along to anyone you might know who could work comfortably within the style of my blog.  Or put their web address in the comments, and I will contact them.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: medium;\"><strong>GRAZIE!  </strong></span>','Day 337:  In Search of Blog Design Touch Up','','inherit','open','open','','7410-revision-5','','','2011-08-30 20:40:16','2011-08-31 03:40:16','',7410,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/30/7410-revision-5/',0,'revision','',0),(7417,1,'2011-08-30 20:41:50','2011-08-31 03:41:50','I don\'t normally panic, but...\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: large; color: #ff0000;\"><strong>HELP!!!!!!!</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhere has the time gone?  Chapter One of The Year of Living Curiously ends on September 26th.  It\'s hard to believe that nearly one year ago I embarked on this blogilicous adventure!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhat will I do on September 27th?  REST!  For two weeks to a month, I will take on the role of Rip Van Winkle.   You won\'t hear a peep from me.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAfter I awake from my 365 Day Project-induced coma, I will write about a few bonus days of soul-scintillation through the end of 2011.  I was always into \"extra credit\" as a kid.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOn January 1, 2012, I will launch Chapter Two:  The Year of . . .\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIt\'s a surprise.  :-D\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI will take on the infinitely more sane task of 52 mini-adventures that relate to the new theme of Chapter Two.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHere is where I need your HELP!!!!!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #800000;\"><strong>Do you know of anyone who can make some minor changes to my blog at a reasonable rate?  Key word:  minor.  This is a hobby blog, my friends.  </strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nUnfortunately, my original designer has fallen off of the face of the planet.  I hope that she is well, and I wish her well.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong><span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #800000;\">Specifically, this is what I\'m looking for:</span></strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>A simple addition or two of artwork to the banner</li>\r\n	<li>Change the wording of Chapter One:  The Year of Living Curiously  to Chapter Two:  The Year of . . .</li>\r\n	<li>Replace all words that relate to this year\'s theme of curiosity (such as Curioser and Curioser) to words that reflect the new theme.</li>\r\n	<li>Archive all of Chapter One under a a new tab at the top (maybe).</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nMake sense?  So far, I\'ve received one quote which exceeded the cost of what I paid last summer to create the blog from scratch.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPlease pass this along to anyone you might know who could work comfortably within the style of my blog.  Or put their web address in the comments, and I will contact them.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: medium;\"><strong>GRAZIE!  </strong></span>','Day 337:  In Search of Blog Design Touch Up','','inherit','open','open','','7410-revision-6','','','2011-08-30 20:41:50','2011-08-31 03:41:50','',7410,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/30/7410-revision-6/',0,'revision','',0),(7418,1,'2011-08-30 20:42:15','2011-08-31 03:42:15','I don\'t normally panic, but...\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: xx-large;\"><strong>HELP!!!!!!!</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhere has the time gone?  Chapter One of The Year of Living Curiously ends on September 26th.  It\'s hard to believe that nearly one year ago I embarked on this blogilicous adventure!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhat will I do on September 27th?  REST!  For two weeks to a month, I will take on the role of Rip Van Winkle.   You won\'t hear a peep from me.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAfter I awake from my 365 Day Project-induced coma, I will write about a few bonus days of soul-scintillation through the end of 2011.  I was always into \"extra credit\" as a kid.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOn January 1, 2012, I will launch Chapter Two:  The Year of . . .\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIt\'s a surprise.  :-D\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI will take on the infinitely more sane task of 52 mini-adventures that relate to the new theme of Chapter Two.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHere is where I need your HELP!!!!!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #800000;\"><strong>Do you know of anyone who can make some minor changes to my blog at a reasonable rate?  Key word:  minor.  This is a hobby blog, my friends.  </strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nUnfortunately, my original designer has fallen off of the face of the planet.  I hope that she is well, and I wish her well.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong><span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #800000;\">Specifically, this is what I\'m looking for:</span></strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>A simple addition or two of artwork to the banner</li>\r\n	<li>Change the wording of Chapter One:  The Year of Living Curiously  to Chapter Two:  The Year of . . .</li>\r\n	<li>Replace all words that relate to this year\'s theme of curiosity (such as Curioser and Curioser) to words that reflect the new theme.</li>\r\n	<li>Archive all of Chapter One under a a new tab at the top (maybe).</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nMake sense?  So far, I\'ve received one quote which exceeded the cost of what I paid last summer to create the blog from scratch.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPlease pass this along to anyone you might know who could work comfortably within the style of my blog.  Or put their web address in the comments, and I will contact them.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: medium;\"><strong>GRAZIE!  </strong></span>','Day 337:  In Search of Blog Design Touch Up','','inherit','open','open','','7410-revision-7','','','2011-08-30 20:42:15','2011-08-31 03:42:15','',7410,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/30/7410-revision-7/',0,'revision','',0),(7419,1,'2011-08-30 20:47:54','2011-08-31 03:47:54','','iStock_000008585896XSmall','','inherit','open','open','','istock_000008585896xsmall','','','2011-08-30 20:47:54','2011-08-31 03:47:54','',7410,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/iStock_000008585896XSmall.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(7420,1,'2011-08-30 20:43:07','2011-08-31 03:43:07','I don\'t normally panic, but...\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: xx-large;\"><strong>HELP!!!!!!!</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhere has the time gone?  Chapter One of The Year of Living Curiously ends on September 26th.  It\'s hard to believe that nearly one year ago I embarked on this blogilicous adventure!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhat will I do on September 27th?  REST!  For two weeks to a month, I will take on the role of Rip Van Winkle.   You won\'t hear a peep from me.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAfter I awake from my 365 Day Project-induced coma, I will write about a few bonus days of soul-scintillation through the end of 2011.  I was always into \"extra credit\" as a kid.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOn January 1, 2012, I will launch Chapter Two:  The Year of . . .\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIt\'s a surprise.  :-D\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI will take on the infinitely more sane task of 52 mini-adventures that relate to the new theme of Chapter Two.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHere is where I need your HELP!!!!!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #800000;\"><strong>Do you know of anyone who can make some minor changes to my blog at a reasonable rate?  Key word:  minor.  This is a hobby blog, my friends.  </strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nUnfortunately, my original designer has fallen off of the face of the planet.  I hope that she is well, and I wish her well.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong><span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #800000;\">Specifically, this is what I\'m looking for:</span></strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>A simple addition or two of artwork to the banner</li>\r\n	<li>Change the wording of Chapter One: The Year of Living Curiously to Chapter Two: The Year of . . .</li>\r\n	<li>Replace all words that relate to this year\'s theme of curiosity (such as Curioser and Curioser) to words that reflect the new theme.</li>\r\n	<li>Archive all of Chapter One under a a new tab at the top (maybe).</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nMake sense?  So far, I\'ve received one quote which exceeded the cost of what I paid last summer to create the blog from scratch.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPlease pass this along to anyone you might know who could work comfortably within the style of my blog.  Or put their web address in the comments, and I will contact them.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: medium;\"><strong>GRAZIE!  </strong></span>','Day 337:  In Search of Blog Design Touch Up','','inherit','open','open','','7410-revision-8','','','2011-08-30 20:43:07','2011-08-31 03:43:07','',7410,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/30/7410-revision-8/',0,'revision','',0),(7421,1,'2011-08-30 20:48:26','2011-08-31 03:48:26','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/iStock_000008585896XSmall.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7419 alignleft\" title=\"iStock_000008585896XSmall\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/iStock_000008585896XSmall-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>I don\'t normally panic, but...\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: xx-large;\"><strong>HELP!!!!!!!</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhere has the time gone?  Chapter One of The Year of Living Curiously ends on September 26th.  It\'s hard to believe that nearly one year ago I embarked on this blogilicous adventure!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhat will I do on September 27th?  REST!  For two weeks to a month, I will take on the role of Rip Van Winkle.   You won\'t hear a peep from me.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAfter I awake from my 365 Day Project-induced coma, I will write about a few bonus days of soul-scintillation through the end of 2011.  I was always into \"extra credit\" as a kid.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOn January 1, 2012, I will launch Chapter Two:  The Year of . . .\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIt\'s a surprise.  :-D\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI will take on the infinitely more sane task of 52 mini-adventures that relate to the new theme of Chapter Two.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHere is where I need your HELP!!!!!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #800000;\"><strong>Do you know of anyone who can make some minor changes to my blog at a reasonable rate?  Key word:  minor.  This is a hobby blog, my friends.  </strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nUnfortunately, my original designer has fallen off of the face of the planet.  I hope that she is well, and I wish her well.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong><span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #800000;\">Specifically, this is what I\'m looking for:</span></strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>A simple addition or two of artwork to the banner</li>\r\n	<li>Change the wording of Chapter One: The Year of Living Curiously to Chapter Two: The Year of . . .</li>\r\n	<li>Replace all words that relate to this year\'s theme of curiosity (such as Curioser and Curioser) to words that reflect the new theme.</li>\r\n	<li>Archive all of Chapter One under a a new tab at the top (maybe).</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nMake sense?  So far, I\'ve received one quote which exceeded the cost of what I paid last summer to create the blog from scratch.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPlease pass this along to anyone you might know who could work comfortably within the style of my blog.  Or put their web address in the comments, and I will contact them.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: medium;\"><strong>GRAZIE! 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 I Googled \"Office Yoga\" and boom!  The first entry was a free program equipped with video demonstrations!  You can see it for yourself <a href=\"http://www.soundtells.com/YogaOffice/Online/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>here.</strong></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7425 alignnone\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8300017-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8300029.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7427\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8300029-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_7428\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Happy Noble Publishing Superpower People\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8300026.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7428\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8300026-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\n\n&nbsp;\n\nHere\'s what I expected:  I would goof of with my friends during our afternoon coffee break and have a good laugh.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nHere\'s what I didn\'t expect:  This is revolutionary! 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 I Googled \"Office Yoga\" and boom!  The first entry was a free program equipped with video demonstrations!  You can see it for yourself <a href=\"http://www.soundtells.com/YogaOffice/Online/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>here.</strong></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7425 alignnone\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8300017-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8300029.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7427\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8300029-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_7428\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Happy Noble Publishing Superpower People\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8300026.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7428\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8300026-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\n\n&nbsp;\n\nHere\'s what I expected:  I would goof of with my friends during our afternoon coffee break and have a good laugh.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nHere\'s what I didn\'t expect:  This is revolutionary!  Hollywood and I felt a tremendous release of muscle attention.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nVerdict:  Try this at work!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nNamaste.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;','Day 338:  Office Yoga','','inherit','open','open','','7422-revision-4','','','2011-08-31 17:49:16','2011-09-01 00:49:16','',7422,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/31/7422-revision-4/',0,'revision','',0),(7431,1,'2011-08-31 17:51:44','2011-09-01 00:51:44','[caption id=\"attachment_7426\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"My back before Office Yoga\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8300027.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7426\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8300027-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\n\nI\'m sure you\'ve heard of it.  Office Yoga.  Exercises (or \"Asanas\" in Yoga terminology) that you perform at your desk so that you don\'t turn into a computer hunchback.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nIt\'s such a great idea, isn\'t it?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI don\'t know of anyone who has ever tried it.  Do you?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI\'ve never tried it, and I\'ve practiced yoga for 11 years!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAfter 337 days of computer work during the day and blog posting at night, my back, neck and shoulders asked me to investigate this Office Yoga phenomenon.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI always find it best to tackle these sorts of things with my guinea pig posse.  Today\'s <del>victims</del> volunteers:  Hollywood and YoYo.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nMy word, what did we do before the Internet?!?!  I Googled \"Office Yoga\" and boom!  The first entry was a free program equipped with video demonstrations!  You can see it for yourself <a href=\"http://www.soundtells.com/YogaOffice/Online/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>here.</strong></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7425 alignnone\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8300017-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8300029.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7427\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8300029-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8300026.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7428 alignnone\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8300026-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\nHere\'s what I expected:  I would goof of with my friends during our afternoon coffee break and have a good laugh.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nHere\'s what I didn\'t expect:  This is revolutionary!  Hollywood and I felt a tremendous release of muscle attention.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nVerdict:  Try this at work!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nNamaste.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;','Day 338:  Office Yoga','','inherit','open','open','','7422-autosave','','','2011-08-31 17:51:44','2011-09-01 00:51:44','',7422,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/31/7422-autosave/',0,'revision','',0),(7432,1,'2011-08-31 17:53:34','2011-09-01 00:53:34','','Unnamed','','inherit','open','open','','unnamed-5','','','2011-08-31 17:53:34','2011-09-01 00:53:34','',7422,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Unnamed.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(7433,1,'2011-08-31 17:49:34','2011-09-01 00:49:34','[caption id=\"attachment_7426\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"My back before Office Yoga\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8300027.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7426\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8300027-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nI\'m sure you\'ve heard of it.  Office Yoga.  Exercises (or \"Asanas\" in Yoga terminology) that you perform at your desk so that you don\'t turn into a computer hunchback.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIt\'s such a great idea, isn\'t it?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI don\'t know of anyone who has ever tried it.  Do you?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI\'ve never tried it, and I\'ve practiced yoga for 11 years!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAfter 337 days of computer work during the day and blog posting at night, my back, neck and shoulders asked me to investigate this Office Yoga phenomenon.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI always find it best to tackle these sorts of things with my guinea pig posse.  Today\'s <del>victims</del> volunteers:  Hollywood and YoYo.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMy word, what did we do before the Internet?!?!  I Googled \"Office Yoga\" and boom!  The first entry was a free program equipped with video demonstrations!  You can see it for yourself <a href=\"http://www.soundtells.com/YogaOffice/Online/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>here.</strong></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7425 alignnone\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8300017-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8300029.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7427\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8300029-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_7428\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Happy Noble Publishing Superpower People\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8300026.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7428\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8300026-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHere\'s what I expected:  I would goof of with my friends during our afternoon coffee break and have a good laugh.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHere\'s what I didn\'t expect:  This is revolutionary!  Hollywood and I felt a tremendous release of muscle attention.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nVerdict:  Try this at work!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nNamaste.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Day 338:  Office Yoga','','inherit','open','open','','7422-revision-5','','','2011-08-31 17:49:34','2011-09-01 00:49:34','',7422,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/31/7422-revision-5/',0,'revision','',0),(7436,1,'2011-08-31 17:57:02','2011-09-01 00:57:02','[caption id=\"attachment_7426\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"My back before Office Yoga\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8300027.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7426\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8300027-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nI\'m sure you\'ve heard of it.  Office Yoga.  Exercises (or \"Asanas\" in Yoga terminology) that you perform at your desk so that you don\'t turn into a computer hunchback.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIt\'s such a great idea, isn\'t it?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI don\'t know of anyone who has ever tried it.  Do you?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI\'ve never tried it, and I\'ve practiced yoga for 11 years!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAfter 337 days of computer work during the day and blog posting at night, my back, neck and shoulders asked me to investigate this Office Yoga phenomenon.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI always find it best to tackle these sorts of things with my guinea pig posse.  Today\'s <del>victims</del> volunteers:  Hollywood and YoYo.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMy word, what did we do before the Internet?!?!  I Googled \"Office Yoga\" and boom!  The first entry was a free program equipped with video demonstrations!  You can see it for yourself <a href=\"http://www.soundtells.com/YogaOffice/Online/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>here.</strong></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7425 alignnone\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8300017-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8300029.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7427\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8300029-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_7428\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Happy Noble Publishing Superpower People\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8300026.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7428\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8300026-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHere\'s what I expected:  I would goof of with my friends during our afternoon coffee break and have a good laugh.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHere\'s what I didn\'t expect:  This is revolutionary! 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 I Googled \"Office Yoga\" and boom!  The first entry was a free program equipped with video demonstrations!  You can see it for yourself <a href=\"http://www.soundtells.com/YogaOffice/Online/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>here.</strong></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7425 alignnone\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8300017-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8300029.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7427\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8300029-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8300026.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7428 alignnone\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8300026-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Unnamed.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7432\" title=\"Unnamed\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Unnamed-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHere\'s what I expected:  I would goof of with my friends during our afternoon coffee break and have a good laugh.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHere\'s what I didn\'t expect:  This is revolutionary! 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 I Googled \"Office Yoga\" and boom!  The first entry was a free program equipped with video demonstrations!  You can see it for yourself <a href=\"http://www.soundtells.com/YogaOffice/Online/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>here.</strong></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7425 alignnone\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8300017-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8300029.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7427\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8300029-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8300026.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7428 alignnone\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8300026-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Unnamed.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7432\" title=\"Unnamed\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Unnamed-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHere\'s what I expected:  I would goof of with my friends during our afternoon coffee break and have a good laugh.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHere\'s what I didn\'t expect:  This is revolutionary! 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 I Googled \"Office Yoga\" and boom!  The first entry was a free program equipped with video demonstrations!  You can see it for yourself <a href=\"http://www.soundtells.com/YogaOffice/Online/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>here.</strong></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7425 alignnone\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8300017-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8300029.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7427\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8300029-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8300026.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7428 alignnone\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8300026-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Unnamed.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7432\" title=\"Unnamed\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Unnamed-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHere\'s what I expected:  I would goof of with my friends during our afternoon coffee break and have a good laugh.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHere\'s what I didn\'t expect:  This is revolutionary! 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  You know that I am not a shopper!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nNo.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBut I DO have a fairy godmother who came to this cycling princess\'s rescue on Day 339.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFairy Godmother Sarah waved her magic wand and conjured up ALL of her cycling gear from bicycle tours past.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/P8310018.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7446\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/P8310018-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThat\'s right.  I am Cycling Cinderella!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd if that wasn\'t magical enough...\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFairy Godmother Jean (yes, I have two FGs) appeared with money belt, daysack, purses, pouches, and packing ideas galore!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/P9010026.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7441\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/P9010026-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor a single woman who DOES TOO MUCH, these trip supplies are infinitely better than any ball gown or glass slipper.  Essentially, these fairy godmothers saved me not only money, but the most precious commodity of all:  TIME.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI send the most heartfelt thanks to my fairy godmothers.  You are the best fairy godmothers a girl could ever wish for.','Day 339:  A Visit from My Fairy Godmothers','','publish','open','open','','day-339-a-visit-from-my-fairy-godmothers','','','2011-09-01 20:27:18','2011-09-02 03:27:18','',0,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?p=7438',0,'post','',3),(7439,1,'2011-09-01 19:25:38','2011-09-02 02:25:38','','Day 339:  ','','inherit','open','open','','7438-revision','','','2011-09-01 19:25:38','2011-09-02 02:25:38','',7438,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/09/01/7438-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(7446,1,'2011-09-01 20:26:57','2011-09-02 03:26:57','','OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA','','inherit','open','open','','olympus-digital-camera-551','','','2011-09-01 20:26:57','2011-09-02 03:26:57','',7438,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/P8310018.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(7441,1,'2011-09-01 20:19:25','2011-09-02 03:19:25','','OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA','','inherit','open','open','','olympus-digital-camera-552','','','2011-09-01 20:19:25','2011-09-02 03:19:25','',7438,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/P9010026.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(7442,1,'2011-09-01 20:22:36','2011-09-02 03:22:36','','68563737_e0cfac930a_o','','inherit','open','open','','68563737_e0cfac930a_o','','','2011-09-01 20:22:36','2011-09-02 03:22:36','',7438,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/68563737_e0cfac930a_o.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(7443,1,'2011-09-01 20:20:29','2011-09-02 03:20:29','I leave for Italy in 9 days.  I am part of a cycling tour which starts in Florence and ends in Rome.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAm I a cyclist?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nNo.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n(But I recently joined the spin class craze!)\n\n&nbsp;\n\nDo I own any cycling gear?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nNo.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nHave I purchased any cycling gear?  What a silly question!   You know that I am not a shopper!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nNo.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nBut I DO have a fairy godmother who came to this cycling princess\'s rescue on Day 339.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nBibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nFairy Godmother Sarah waved her magic wand and conjured up ALL of her cycling gear from bicycle tours past.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/P8310018.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7440\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/P8310018-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThat\'s right.  I am Cycling Cinderella!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnd if that wasn\'t magical enough...\n\n&nbsp;\n\nBibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nFairy Godmother Jean (yes, I have two FGs) appeared with money belt, daysack, purses, pouches, and packing ideas galore!\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/P9010026.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7441\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/P9010026-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nFor a single woman who DOES TOO MUCH, these trip supplies are infinitely better than any ball gown or glass slipper.  Essentially, these fairy godmothers saved me not only money, but the most precious commodity of all:  TIME.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI send the most heartfelt thanks to my fairy godmothers.  You are the best fairy godmothers a girl could ever wish for.','Day 339:  A Visit from My Fairy Godmother','','inherit','open','open','','7438-revision-2','','','2011-09-01 20:20:29','2011-09-02 03:20:29','',7438,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/09/01/7438-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(7444,1,'2011-09-01 20:23:29','2011-09-02 03:23:29','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/68563737_e0cfac930a_o.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-7442\" title=\"68563737_e0cfac930a_o\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/68563737_e0cfac930a_o-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>I leave for Italy in 9 days.  I am part of a cycling tour which starts in Florence and ends in Rome.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAm I a cyclist?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nNo.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n(But I recently joined the spin class craze!)\n\n&nbsp;\n\nDo I own any cycling gear?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nNo.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nHave I purchased any cycling gear?  What a silly question! 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 (And rabbits.  And crickets.  And lizards.)\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;','Day 340:  Doggie Makeover','','inherit','open','open','','7448-revision','','','2011-09-02 17:49:51','2011-09-03 00:49:51','',7448,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/09/02/7448-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(7452,1,'2011-09-02 17:52:38','2011-09-03 00:52:38','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/P9010022.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7449 alignnone\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/P9010022-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nLittle Miss B has looked a bit overgrown (in more ways than one) as of late.  I\'ve cut back on her<strong> Stella &amp; Chewy\'s</strong>, and I called the mobile groomer whom I met all the way back at <strong>Woofstock</strong>.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nFor a reasonable rate, Bella received a bath, a blueberry facial (I\'m not making this up), a nail trim, and a minor fur trim around the feet and eyes.  All of this in the comfort of her own driveway.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nShe is now ready to tackle the world!  (And rabbits.  And crickets.  And lizards.)\n\n&nbsp;\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_7450\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Fuzzy Wuzzy Principessa\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/P9010025.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7450\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/P9010025-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;','Day 340:  Doggie Makeover','','inherit','open','open','','7448-revision-2','','','2011-09-02 17:52:38','2011-09-03 00:52:38','',7448,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/09/02/7448-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(7453,1,'2011-09-02 17:57:38','2011-09-03 00:57:38','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/P9010022.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7449 alignnone\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/P9010022-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nLittle Miss B isn\'t a dog that needs to be groomed regularly.  <strong>Her DNA is still up in the air</strong>, but she definitely has genetics that gifted her with hair that doesn\'t shed (Hurrah!).\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI noticed that lately she looked a bit overgrown (in more ways than one).  I\'ve cut back on her<strong> Stella &amp; Chewy\'s</strong>, and I called the mobile groomer whom I met all the way back at <strong>Woofstock</strong>.  Little Miss B was ready for her first haircut.  The \"firsts\" are always so special, aren\'t they?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nFor a reasonable rate, Bella received a bath, a blueberry facial (I\'m not making this up), a nail trim, and a minor fur trim around the feet and eyes.  All of this in the comfort of her own driveway.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nShe is now ready to tackle the world!  (And rabbits.  And crickets.  And lizards.)\n\n&nbsp;\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_7450\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Fuzzy Wuzzy Principessa\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/P9010025.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7450\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/P9010025-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\n\n&nbsp;','Day 340:  Doggie Makeover','','inherit','open','open','','7448-revision-3','','','2011-09-02 17:57:38','2011-09-03 00:57:38','',7448,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/09/02/7448-revision-3/',0,'revision','',0),(7454,1,'2011-09-02 18:01:38','2011-09-03 01:01:38','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/P9010022.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7449 alignnone\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/P9010022-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nLittle Miss B isn\'t a dog that needs to be groomed regularly.  <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/04/01/day-185-doggie-dna-results-are-in/\" target=\"_blank\">Her DNA is still up in the air</a></strong>, but she definitely has genetics that gifted her with hair that doesn\'t shed (Hurrah!).\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI noticed that lately she looked a bit overgrown (in more ways than one).  I\'ve cut back on her<strong> <a href=\"http://www.stellaandchewys.com/index.php\" target=\"_blank\">Stella &amp; Chewy\'s</a></strong><a href=\"http://www.stellaandchewys.com/index.php\" target=\"_blank\">,</a> and I called the mobile groomer whom I met all the way back at <strong>Woofstock</strong>.  Little Miss B was ready for her first haircut.  The \"firsts\" are always so special, aren\'t they?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nFor a reasonable rate, Bella received a bath, a blueberry facial (I\'m not making this up), a nail trim, and a minor fur trim around the feet and eyes.  All of this in the comfort of her own driveway.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nShe is now ready to tackle the world!  (And rabbits.  And crickets.  And lizards.)\n\n&nbsp;\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_7450\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Fuzzy Wuzzy Principessa\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/P9010025.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7450\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/P9010025-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\n\n&nbsp;','Day 340:  Doggie Makeover','','inherit','open','open','','7448-revision-4','','','2011-09-02 18:01:38','2011-09-03 01:01:38','',7448,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/09/02/7448-revision-4/',0,'revision','',0),(7455,1,'2011-09-02 18:03:38','2011-09-03 01:03:38','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/P9010022.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7449 alignnone\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/P9010022-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nLittle Miss B isn\'t a dog that needs to be groomed regularly.  <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/04/01/day-185-doggie-dna-results-are-in/\" target=\"_blank\">Her DNA is still up in the air</a></strong>, but she definitely has genetics that gifted her with hair that doesn\'t shed.  Hurrah!).\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI noticed that lately she looked a bit overgrown (in more ways than one).  I\'ve cut back on her<strong> <a href=\"http://www.stellaandchewys.com/index.php\" target=\"_blank\">Stella &amp; Chewy\'s</a></strong><a href=\"http://www.stellaandchewys.com/index.php\" target=\"_blank\">,</a> and I called the mobile groomer whom I met all the way back at <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/22/day-56-woofstock/\" target=\"_blank\">Woofstock</a></strong>.  Little Miss B was ready for her first haircut.  The \"firsts\" are always so special, aren\'t they?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nFor a reasonable rate, Bella received a bath, a blueberry facial (I\'m not making this up), a nail trim, and a minor fur trim around the feet and eyes.  All of this in the comfort of her own driveway.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nShe is now ready to tackle the world!  (And rabbits.  And crickets.  And lizards.)\n\n&nbsp;\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_7450\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Fuzzy Wuzzy Principessa\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/P9010025.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7450\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/P9010025-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\n\n&nbsp;','Day 340:  Doggie Makeover','','inherit','open','open','','7448-revision-5','','','2011-09-02 18:03:38','2011-09-03 01:03:38','',7448,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/09/02/7448-revision-5/',0,'revision','',0),(7456,1,'2011-09-02 18:05:13','2011-09-03 01:05:13','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/P9010022.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7449 alignnone\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/P9010022-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nLittle Miss B isn\'t a dog that needs to be groomed regularly.  <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/04/01/day-185-doggie-dna-results-are-in/\" target=\"_blank\">Her DNA is still up in the air</a></strong>, but she definitely has genetics that gifted her with hair that doesn\'t shed.  Hurrah!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI noticed that she looked a bit overgrown (in more ways than one) as of late.  I cut back on her<strong> <a href=\"http://www.stellaandchewys.com/index.php\" target=\"_blank\">Stella &amp; Chewy\'s</a></strong><a href=\"http://www.stellaandchewys.com/index.php\" target=\"_blank\">,</a> and I called the mobile groomer whom I met all the way back at <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/22/day-56-woofstock/\" target=\"_blank\">Woofstock</a></strong>.  Little Miss B was ready for her first haircut.  The \"firsts\" are always so special, aren\'t they?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nFor a reasonable rate, Bella received a bath, a blueberry facial (I\'m not making this up), a nail trim, and a minor fur trim around the feet and eyes.  All of this in the comfort of her own driveway.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nShe is now ready to tackle the world!  (And rabbits.  And crickets.  And lizards.)\n\n&nbsp;\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_7450\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Fuzzy Wuzzy Principessa\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/P9010025.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7450\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/P9010025-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\n\n&nbsp;','Day 340:  Doggie Makeover','','inherit','open','open','','7448-revision-6','','','2011-09-02 18:05:13','2011-09-03 01:05:13','',7448,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/09/02/7448-revision-6/',0,'revision','',0),(7457,1,'2011-09-02 18:06:20','2011-09-03 01:06:20','[caption id=\"attachment_7449\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"www.azpetstylist.com\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/P9010022.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7449 \" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/P9010022-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\n\n&nbsp;\n\nLittle Miss B isn\'t a dog that needs to be groomed regularly.  <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/04/01/day-185-doggie-dna-results-are-in/\" target=\"_blank\">Her DNA is still up in the air</a></strong>, but she definitely has genetics that gifted her with hair that doesn\'t shed.  Hurrah!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI noticed that she looked a bit overgrown (in more ways than one) as of late.  I cut back on her<strong> <a href=\"http://www.stellaandchewys.com/index.php\" target=\"_blank\">Stella &amp; Chewy\'s</a></strong><a href=\"http://www.stellaandchewys.com/index.php\" target=\"_blank\">,</a> and I called the mobile groomer whom I met all the way back at <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/22/day-56-woofstock/\" target=\"_blank\">Woofstock</a></strong>.  Little Miss B was ready for her first haircut.  The \"firsts\" are always so special, aren\'t they?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nFor a reasonable rate, Bella received a bath, a blueberry facial (I\'m not making this up), a nail trim, and a minor fur trim around the feet and eyes.  All of this in the comfort of her own driveway.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nShe is now ready to tackle the world!  (And rabbits.  And crickets.  And lizards.)\n\n&nbsp;\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_7450\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Fuzzy Wuzzy Principessa\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/P9010025.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7450\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/P9010025-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\n\n&nbsp;','Day 340:  Doggie Makeover','','inherit','open','open','','7448-autosave','','','2011-09-02 18:06:20','2011-09-03 01:06:20','',7448,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/09/02/7448-autosave/',0,'revision','',0),(7458,1,'2011-09-02 18:05:17','2011-09-03 01:05:17','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/P9010022.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7449 alignnone\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/P9010022-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLittle Miss B isn\'t a dog that needs to be groomed regularly.  <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/04/01/day-185-doggie-dna-results-are-in/\" target=\"_blank\">Her DNA is still up in the air</a></strong>, but she definitely has genetics that gifted her with hair that doesn\'t shed.  Hurrah!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI noticed that she looked a bit overgrown (in more ways than one) as of late.  I cut back on her<strong> <a href=\"http://www.stellaandchewys.com/index.php\" target=\"_blank\">Stella &amp; Chewy\'s</a></strong><a href=\"http://www.stellaandchewys.com/index.php\" target=\"_blank\">,</a> and I called the mobile groomer whom I met all the way back at <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/22/day-56-woofstock/\" target=\"_blank\">Woofstock</a></strong>.  Little Miss B was ready for her first haircut.  The \"firsts\" are always so special, aren\'t they?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor a reasonable rate, Bella received a bath, a blueberry facial (I\'m not making this up), a nail trim, and a minor fur trim around the feet and eyes.  All of this in the comfort of her own driveway.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nShe is now ready to tackle the world!  (And rabbits.  And crickets.  And lizards.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_7450\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Fuzzy Wuzzy Principessa\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/P9010025.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7450\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/P9010025-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Day 340:  Doggie Makeover','','inherit','open','open','','7448-revision-7','','','2011-09-02 18:05:17','2011-09-03 01:05:17','',7448,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/09/02/7448-revision-7/',0,'revision','',0),(7577,1,'2011-09-23 18:53:54','2011-09-24 01:53:54','&nbsp;\r\n\r\nEvery day of my Italian fairy tale was filled with wonder.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIt\'s impossible to choose a favorite thing, but my soul was captivated by <strong><a href=\"http://www.discovertuscany.com/siena/\">Siena</a></strong>.  For me, this picturesque medieval hillside town is a Goldilocks kind of city:  not too big, not too small, just right.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI have a new dream of making a living as a writer and moving there.  What do you think?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[gallery columns=\"4\" orderby=\"ID\"]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(If you want to enlarge the photos, click once, and then when the image pops up on a separate screen, click again!)','Day 351:  Siena, Ti Voglio Tanto Bene','','publish','open','open','','day-351-siena-ti-voglio-tanto-bene','','','2011-09-23 19:15:40','2011-09-24 02:15:40','',0,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?p=7577',0,'post','',7);
