(3842,1,'2011-02-05 18:37:25','2011-02-06 01:37:25','<p>I am posting this out of sequence because I want to post Day 133 LIVE today to alert you of the supreme cuteness that is Puppy Bowl. Make sure to tune into Animal Planet today!  Airing 3 p.m. ET and on...</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Visit the <strong><a href=\"http://animal.discovery.com/tv/puppy-bowl/\" target=\"_blank\">Puppy Bowl VII website</a></strong> for behind the scenes footage and \"Tail\" Gating ideas.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>All puppies featured in today\'s show are rescue puppies.  (Sniff, sniff.)</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Note how one of the starting line-up looks just like another rescue puppy we know:</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><a href=\"http://animal.discovery.com/tv/puppy-bowl/starting-lineup/starting-lineup-07.html\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3836 alignnone\" title=\"charlie-625x450\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/charlie-625x450-300x216.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"216\" /></a><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3837 alignnone\" title=\"SONY DSC\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/DSC4127-214x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"214\" height=\"300\" /></p>\n\n<p>Featured Left:  Current Animal Planet Star</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Featured Right:  Future Animal Planet Star</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 133:  Super Bowl is Boring.  Puppy Bowl Rocks! ','','inherit','open','open','','3833-revision-7','','','2011-02-05 18:37:25','2011-02-06 01:37:25','',3833,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/05/3833-revision-7/',0,'revision','',0),(3843,1,'2011-02-05 18:37:28','2011-02-06 01:37:28','<p>I am posting this out of sequence because I want to post Day 133 LIVE today to alert you of the supreme cuteness that is Puppy Bowl. Make sure to tune into Animal Planet today!  Airing 3 p.m. ET and on...</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Visit the <strong><a href=\"http://animal.discovery.com/tv/puppy-bowl/\" target=\"_blank\">Puppy Bowl VII website</a></strong> for behind the scenes footage and \"Tail\" Gating ideas.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>All puppies featured in today\'s show are rescue puppies.  (Sniff, sniff.)</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Note how one of the starting line-up looks just like another rescue puppy we know:</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"http://animal.discovery.com/tv/puppy-bowl/starting-lineup/starting-lineup-07.html\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3836 alignnone\" title=\"charlie-625x450\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/charlie-625x450-300x216.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"216\" /></a><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3837 alignnone\" title=\"SONY DSC\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/DSC4127-214x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"214\" height=\"300\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Featured Left:  Current Animal Planet Star</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Featured Right:  Future Animal Planet Star</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 133:  Super Bowl is Boring.  Puppy Bowl Rocks! ','','inherit','open','open','','3833-revision-8','','','2011-02-05 18:37:28','2011-02-06 01:37:28','',3833,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/05/3833-revision-8/',0,'revision','',0),(3844,1,'2011-02-05 18:37:53','2011-02-06 01:37:53','<iframe id=\"dit-video-embed\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"http://static.discoverymedia.com/videos/components/apl/30c806bebe1b95e7c05189785d76c2705bb03faf/snag-it-player.html?auto=no\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowtransparency=\"true\"></iframe>\r\n<p>I am posting this out of sequence because I want to post Day 133 LIVE today to alert you of the supreme cuteness that is Puppy Bowl. Make sure to tune into Animal Planet today!  Airing 3 p.m. ET and on...</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Visit the <strong><a href=\"http://animal.discovery.com/tv/puppy-bowl/\" target=\"_blank\">Puppy Bowl VII website</a></strong> for behind the scenes footage and \"Tail\" Gating ideas.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>All puppies featured in today\'s show are rescue puppies.  (Sniff, sniff.)</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Note how one of the starting line-up looks just like another rescue puppy we know:</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"http://animal.discovery.com/tv/puppy-bowl/starting-lineup/starting-lineup-07.html\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3836 alignnone\" title=\"charlie-625x450\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/charlie-625x450-300x216.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"216\" /></a><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3837 alignnone\" title=\"SONY DSC\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/DSC4127-214x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"214\" height=\"300\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Featured Left:  Current Animal Planet Star</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Featured Right:  Future Animal Planet Star</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 133:  Super Bowl is Boring.  Puppy Bowl Rocks! ','','inherit','open','open','','3833-revision-9','','','2011-02-05 18:37:53','2011-02-06 01:37:53','',3833,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/05/3833-revision-9/',0,'revision','',0),(3845,1,'2011-02-05 18:38:19','2011-02-06 01:38:19','<p><iframe id=\"dit-video-embed\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"http://static.discoverymedia.com/videos/components/apl/30c806bebe1b95e7c05189785d76c2705bb03faf/snag-it-player.html?auto=no\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowtransparency=\"true\"></iframe></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p><p>I am posting this out of sequence because I want to post Day 133 LIVE today to alert you of the supreme cuteness that is Puppy Bowl. Make sure to tune into Animal Planet today!  Airing 3 p.m. ET and on...</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>Visit the <strong><a href=\"http://animal.discovery.com/tv/puppy-bowl/\" target=\"_blank\">Puppy Bowl VII website</a></strong> for behind the scenes footage and \"Tail\" Gating ideas.</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>All puppies featured in today\'s show are rescue puppies.  (Sniff, sniff.)</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>Note how one of the starting line-up looks just like another rescue puppy we know:</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://animal.discovery.com/tv/puppy-bowl/starting-lineup/starting-lineup-07.html\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3836 alignnone\" title=\"charlie-625x450\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/charlie-625x450-300x216.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"216\" /></a><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3837 alignnone\" title=\"SONY DSC\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/DSC4127-214x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"214\" height=\"300\" /></p>\r\n<p>Featured Left:  Current Animal Planet Star</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>Featured Right:  Future Animal Planet Star</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n','Day 133:  Super Bowl is Boring.  Puppy Bowl Rocks! ','','inherit','open','open','','3833-revision-10','','','2011-02-05 18:38:19','2011-02-06 01:38:19','',3833,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/05/3833-revision-10/',0,'revision','',0),(3846,1,'2011-02-05 18:41:34','2011-02-06 01:41:34','<p><iframe id=\"dit-video-embed\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"http://static.discoverymedia.com/videos/components/apl/8913f0c53042888ded0a8f5269cda0bd795727fd/snag-it-player.html?auto=no\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowtransparency=\"true\"></iframe></p>\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n<p>I am posting this out of sequence because I want to post Day 133 LIVE today to alert you of the supreme cuteness that is Puppy Bowl. Make sure to tune into Animal Planet today!  Airing 3 p.m. ET and on...</p>\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n<p>Visit the <strong><a href=\"http://animal.discovery.com/tv/puppy-bowl/\" target=\"_blank\">Puppy Bowl VII website</a></strong> for behind the scenes footage and \"Tail\" Gating ideas.</p>\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n<p>All puppies featured in today\'s show are rescue puppies.  (Sniff, sniff.)</p>\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n<p>Note how one of the starting line-up looks just like another rescue puppy we know:</p>\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n<p><a href=\"http://animal.discovery.com/tv/puppy-bowl/starting-lineup/starting-lineup-07.html\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3836 alignnone\" title=\"charlie-625x450\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/charlie-625x450-300x216.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"216\" /></a><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3837 alignnone\" title=\"SONY DSC\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/DSC4127-214x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"214\" height=\"300\" /></p>\n<p>Featured Left:  Current Animal Planet Star</p>\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n<p>Featured Right:  Future Animal Planet Star</p>\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\nAre you new to the warm fuzziness that is Puppy Bowl, or are you are a returning fan?  \n\nLet the Puppy Bowl begin!  \n','Day 133:  Super Bowl is Boring.  Puppy Bowl Rocks! ','','inherit','open','open','','3833-revision-11','','','2011-02-05 18:41:34','2011-02-06 01:41:34','',3833,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/05/3833-revision-11/',0,'revision','',0),(3847,1,'2011-02-05 18:41:37','2011-02-06 01:41:37','<p><iframe id=\"dit-video-embed\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"http://static.discoverymedia.com/videos/components/apl/8913f0c53042888ded0a8f5269cda0bd795727fd/snag-it-player.html?auto=no\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowtransparency=\"true\"></iframe></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>I am posting this out of sequence because I want to post Day 133 LIVE today to alert you of the supreme cuteness that is Puppy Bowl. Make sure to tune into Animal Planet today!  Airing 3 p.m. ET and on...</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>Visit the <strong><a href=\"http://animal.discovery.com/tv/puppy-bowl/\" target=\"_blank\">Puppy Bowl VII website</a></strong> for behind the scenes footage and \"Tail\" Gating ideas.</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>All puppies featured in today\'s show are rescue puppies.  (Sniff, sniff.)</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>Note how one of the starting line-up looks just like another rescue puppy we know:</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://animal.discovery.com/tv/puppy-bowl/starting-lineup/starting-lineup-07.html\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3836 alignnone\" title=\"charlie-625x450\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/charlie-625x450-300x216.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"216\" /></a><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3837 alignnone\" title=\"SONY DSC\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/DSC4127-214x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"214\" height=\"300\" /></p>\r\n<p>Featured Left:  Current Animal Planet Star</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>Featured Right:  Future Animal Planet Star</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\nAre you new to the warm fuzziness that is Puppy Bowl, or are you are a returning fan?  \r\n\r\nLet the Puppy Bowl begin!  \r\n','Day 133:  Super Bowl is Boring.  Puppy Bowl Rocks! ','','inherit','open','open','','3833-revision-12','','','2011-02-05 18:41:37','2011-02-06 01:41:37','',3833,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/05/3833-revision-12/',0,'revision','',0),(3848,1,'2011-02-05 20:15:44','2011-02-06 03:15:44','<p><iframe id=\"dit-video-embed\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"http://static.discoverymedia.com/videos/components/apl/8913f0c53042888ded0a8f5269cda0bd795727fd/snag-it-player.html?auto=no\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowtransparency=\"true\"></iframe></p>\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n<p>I am posting this out of sequence because I want to post Day 133 LIVE today to alert you of the supreme cuteness that is Puppy Bowl. Make sure to tune in to Animal Planet today!  Airing 3 p.m. ET and on...</p>\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n<p>Visit the <strong><a href=\"http://animal.discovery.com/tv/puppy-bowl/\" target=\"_blank\">Puppy Bowl VII website</a></strong> for behind the scenes footage and \"Tail\" Gating ideas.</p>\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n<p>All puppies featured in today\'s show are rescue puppies.  (Sniff, sniff.)</p>\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n<p>Note how one of the starting line-up looks just like another rescue puppy we know:</p>\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n<p><a href=\"http://animal.discovery.com/tv/puppy-bowl/starting-lineup/starting-lineup-07.html\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3836 alignnone\" title=\"charlie-625x450\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/charlie-625x450-300x216.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"216\" /></a><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3837 alignnone\" title=\"SONY DSC\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/DSC4127-214x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"214\" height=\"300\" /></p>\n<p>Featured Left:  Current Animal Planet Star</p>\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n<p>Featured Right:  Future Animal Planet Star</p>\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n<p>Are you new to the warm fuzziness that is Puppy Bowl, or are you are a returning fan?  </p>\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n<p>Let the Puppy Bowl begin!  </p>\n','Day 133:  Super Bowl is Boring.  Puppy Bowl Rocks! ','','inherit','open','open','','3833-revision-13','','','2011-02-05 20:15:44','2011-02-06 03:15:44','',3833,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/05/3833-revision-13/',0,'revision','',0),(3849,1,'2011-02-05 20:20:12','2011-02-06 03:20:12','<p><iframe id=\"dit-video-embed\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"http://static.discoverymedia.com/videos/components/apl/8913f0c53042888ded0a8f5269cda0bd795727fd/snag-it-player.html?auto=no\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowtransparency=\"true\"></iframe></p>\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n<p>I am posting this out of sequence because I want to post Day 133 LIVE today to alert you of the supreme cuteness that is Puppy Bowl. Make sure to tune in to Animal Planet today!  Airing 3 p.m. ET until ...</p>\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n<p>Visit the <strong><a href=\"http://animal.discovery.com/tv/puppy-bowl/\" target=\"_blank\">Puppy Bowl VII website</a></strong> for behind the scenes footage and \"Tail\" Gating ideas.</p>\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n<p>All puppies featured in today\'s show are rescue puppies.  (Sniff, sniff.)</p>\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n<p>Note how one of the starting line-up looks just like another rescue puppy we know:</p>\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n<p><a href=\"http://animal.discovery.com/tv/puppy-bowl/starting-lineup/starting-lineup-07.html\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3836 alignnone\" title=\"charlie-625x450\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/charlie-625x450-300x216.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"216\" /></a><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3837 alignnone\" title=\"SONY DSC\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/DSC4127-214x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"214\" height=\"300\" /></p>\n<p>Featured Left:  Current Animal Planet Star</p>\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n<p>Featured Right:  Future Animal Planet Star</p>\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n<p>Are you new to the warm fuzziness that is Puppy Bowl, or are you are a returning fan?  </p>\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n<p>Let the Puppy Bowl begin!  </p>\n','Day 133:  Super Bowl is Boring.  Puppy Bowl Rocks! ','','inherit','open','open','','3833-autosave','','','2011-02-05 20:20:12','2011-02-06 03:20:12','',3833,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/05/3833-autosave/',0,'revision','',0),(3850,1,'2011-02-05 20:16:47','2011-02-06 03:16:47','<p><iframe id=\"dit-video-embed\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"http://static.discoverymedia.com/videos/components/apl/8913f0c53042888ded0a8f5269cda0bd795727fd/snag-it-player.html?auto=no\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowtransparency=\"true\"></iframe></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>I am posting this out of sequence because I want to post Day 133 LIVE today to alert you of the supreme cuteness that is Puppy Bowl. Make sure to tune in to Animal Planet today!  Airing 3 p.m. ET and on...</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>Visit the <strong><a href=\"http://animal.discovery.com/tv/puppy-bowl/\" target=\"_blank\">Puppy Bowl VII website</a></strong> for behind the scenes footage and \"Tail\" Gating ideas.</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>All puppies featured in today\'s show are rescue puppies.  (Sniff, sniff.)</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>Note how one of the starting line-up looks just like another rescue puppy we know:</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://animal.discovery.com/tv/puppy-bowl/starting-lineup/starting-lineup-07.html\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3836 alignnone\" title=\"charlie-625x450\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/charlie-625x450-300x216.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"216\" /></a><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3837 alignnone\" title=\"SONY DSC\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/DSC4127-214x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"214\" height=\"300\" /></p>\r\n<p>Featured Left:  Current Animal Planet Star</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>Featured Right:  Future Animal Planet Star</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>Are you new to the warm fuzziness that is Puppy Bowl, or are you are a returning fan?  </p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>Let the Puppy Bowl begin!  </p>\r\n','Day 133:  Super Bowl is Boring.  Puppy Bowl Rocks! ','','inherit','open','open','','3833-revision-14','','','2011-02-05 20:16:47','2011-02-06 03:16:47','',3833,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/05/3833-revision-14/',0,'revision','',0),(3851,1,'2011-02-05 20:20:50','2011-02-06 03:20:50','<p><iframe id=\"dit-video-embed\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"http://static.discoverymedia.com/videos/components/apl/8913f0c53042888ded0a8f5269cda0bd795727fd/snag-it-player.html?auto=no\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowtransparency=\"true\"></iframe></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>I am posting this out of sequence because I want to post Day 133 LIVE today to alert you of the supreme cuteness that is Puppy Bowl. Make sure to tune in to Animal Planet today!  Airing 3 p.m. ET until the wee hours of Monday morning!...</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>Visit the <strong><a href=\"http://animal.discovery.com/tv/puppy-bowl/\" target=\"_blank\">Puppy Bowl VII website</a></strong> for behind the scenes footage and \"Tail\" Gating ideas.</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>All puppies featured in today\'s show are rescue puppies.  (Sniff, sniff.)</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>Note how one of the starting line-up looks just like another rescue puppy we know:</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://animal.discovery.com/tv/puppy-bowl/starting-lineup/starting-lineup-07.html\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3836 alignnone\" title=\"charlie-625x450\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/charlie-625x450-300x216.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"216\" /></a><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3837 alignnone\" title=\"SONY DSC\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/DSC4127-214x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"214\" height=\"300\" /></p>\r\n<p>Featured Left:  Current Animal Planet Star</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>Featured Right:  Future Animal Planet Star</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>Are you new to the warm fuzziness that is Puppy Bowl, or are you are a returning fan?  </p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>Let the Puppy Bowl begin!  </p>\r\n','Day 133:  Super Bowl is Boring.  Puppy Bowl Rocks! ','','inherit','open','open','','3833-revision-15','','','2011-02-05 20:20:50','2011-02-06 03:20:50','',3833,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/05/3833-revision-15/',0,'revision','',0),(3852,1,'2011-02-05 20:51:11','2011-02-06 03:51:11','<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>For White Chili with Ground Turkey recipe, please visit <a href=\"http://allrecipes.com//Recipe/white-chili-with-ground-turkey/Detail.aspx\"><strong>http://allrecipes.com//Recipe/white-chili-with-ground-turkey/Detail.aspx</strong></a><strong>. </strong></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>****************************************</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Discovery of the Day:  Digital cameras are not idea for video recordings.  If you would like to see more videos on this blog, PLEASE fill me in on a</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 131:  Fireside Chili Chat with Michelle','','inherit','open','open','','3828-revision-2','','','2011-02-05 20:51:11','2011-02-06 03:51:11','',3828,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/05/3828-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(3853,1,'2011-02-05 20:53:22','2011-02-06 03:53:22','<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>For White Chili with Ground Turkey recipe, please visit <a href=\"http://allrecipes.com//Recipe/white-chili-with-ground-turkey/Detail.aspx\"><strong>http://allrecipes.com//Recipe/white-chili-with-ground-turkey/Detail.aspx</strong></a><strong>. </strong></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>****************************************</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Discovery of the Day:  Digital cameras are not idea for video recordings.  If you would like to see more videos on this blog, PLEASE fill me in on a REAL video camera that is reasonably priced.  Thank you!  :-D</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 131:  Fireside Chili Chat with Michelle','','inherit','open','open','','3828-revision-3','','','2011-02-05 20:53:22','2011-02-06 03:53:22','',3828,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/05/3828-revision-3/',0,'revision','',0),(3854,1,'2011-02-05 20:53:28','2011-02-06 03:53:28','<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>For White Chili with Ground Turkey recipe, please visit <a href=\"http://allrecipes.com//Recipe/white-chili-with-ground-turkey/Detail.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>http://allrecipes.com//Recipe/white-chili-with-ground-turkey/Detail.aspx</strong></a><strong>. </strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>****************************************</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Discovery of the Day:  Digital cameras are not idea for video recordings.  If you would like to see more videos on this blog, PLEASE fill me in on a REAL video camera that is reasonably priced.  Thank you!  :-D</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 131:  Fireside Chili Chat with Michelle','','inherit','open','open','','3828-revision-4','','','2011-02-05 20:53:28','2011-02-06 03:53:28','',3828,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/05/3828-revision-4/',0,'revision','',0),(3855,1,'2011-02-05 20:54:02','2011-02-06 03:54:02','<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"480\" height=\"390\" src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/qBQdsjoVzK8\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>For White Chili with Ground Turkey recipe, please visit <a href=\"http://allrecipes.com//Recipe/white-chili-with-ground-turkey/Detail.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>http://allrecipes.com//Recipe/white-chili-with-ground-turkey/Detail.aspx</strong></a><strong>. </strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>****************************************</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Discovery of the Day:  Digital cameras are not idea for video recordings.  If you would like to see more videos on this blog, PLEASE fill me in on a REAL video camera that is reasonably priced.  :-D</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 131:  Fireside Chili Chat with Michelle','','inherit','open','open','','3828-revision-5','','','2011-02-05 20:54:02','2011-02-06 03:54:02','',3828,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/05/3828-revision-5/',0,'revision','',0),(3856,1,'2011-02-05 21:06:49','2011-02-06 04:06:49','<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"480\" height=\"390\" src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/qBQdsjoVzK8\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>For White Chili with Ground Turkey recipe, please visit <a href=\"http://allrecipes.com//Recipe/white-chili-with-ground-turkey/Detail.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>http://allrecipes.com//Recipe/white-chili-with-ground-turkey/Detail.aspx</strong></a><strong>. </strong></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>****************************************</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>Discovery of the Day:  Digital cameras are not idea for video recordings.  If you would like to see more videos on this blog, PLEASE fill me in on a REAL video camera that is reasonably priced.  :-D</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>[caption id=\"attachment_3857\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Let there be light!\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/P2040180.jpg\"><img src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/P2040180-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3857\" /></a>[/caption]</p>\r\n','Day 131:  Fireside Chili Chat with Michelle','','inherit','open','open','','3828-autosave','','','2011-02-05 21:06:49','2011-02-06 04:06:49','',3828,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/05/3828-autosave/',0,'revision','',0),(3857,1,'2011-02-05 21:06:11','2011-02-06 04:06:11','','OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA','Let there be light!','inherit','open','open','','olympus-digital-camera-215','','','2011-02-05 21:06:11','2011-02-06 04:06:11','',3828,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/P2040180.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(3858,1,'2011-02-05 20:56:29','2011-02-06 03:56:29','<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"480\" height=\"390\" src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/qBQdsjoVzK8\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>For White Chili with Ground Turkey recipe, please visit <a href=\"http://allrecipes.com//Recipe/white-chili-with-ground-turkey/Detail.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>http://allrecipes.com//Recipe/white-chili-with-ground-turkey/Detail.aspx</strong></a><strong>. </strong></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>****************************************</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>Discovery of the Day:  Digital cameras are not idea for video recordings.  If you would like to see more videos on this blog, PLEASE fill me in on a REAL video camera that is reasonably priced.  :-D</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n','Day 131:  Fireside Chili Chat with Michelle','','inherit','open','open','','3828-revision-6','','','2011-02-05 20:56:29','2011-02-06 03:56:29','',3828,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/05/3828-revision-6/',0,'revision','',0),(3859,1,'2011-02-05 21:06:45','2011-02-06 04:06:45','<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"480\" height=\"390\" src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/qBQdsjoVzK8\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>For White Chili with Ground Turkey recipe, please visit <a href=\"http://allrecipes.com//Recipe/white-chili-with-ground-turkey/Detail.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>http://allrecipes.com//Recipe/white-chili-with-ground-turkey/Detail.aspx</strong></a><strong>. </strong></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>****************************************</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>Discovery of the Day:  Digital cameras are not idea for video recordings.  If you would like to see more videos on this blog, PLEASE fill me in on a REAL video camera that is reasonably priced.  :-D</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3857\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Let there be light!\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/P2040180.jpg\"><img src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/P2040180-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3857\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n','Day 131:  Fireside Chili Chat with Michelle','','inherit','open','open','','3828-revision-7','','','2011-02-05 21:06:45','2011-02-06 04:06:45','',3828,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/05/3828-revision-7/',0,'revision','',0),(3861,1,'2011-02-06 21:03:15','2011-02-07 04:03:15','<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><iframe src=\"http://player.vimeo.com/video/19644630\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" frameborder=\"0\"></iframe>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>For White Chili with Ground Turkey recipe, please visit <a href=\"http://allrecipes.com//Recipe/white-chili-with-ground-turkey/Detail.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>http://allrecipes.com//Recipe/white-chili-with-ground-turkey/Detail.aspx</strong></a><strong>. </strong></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>****************************************</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>Discovery of the Day:  Digital cameras are not idea for video recordings.  If you would like to see more videos on this blog, PLEASE fill me in on a REAL video camera that is reasonably priced.  :-D</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>[caption id=\"attachment_3857\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Let there be light!\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/P2040180.jpg\"><img src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/P2040180-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3857\" /></a>[/caption]</p>\r\n','Day 131:  Fireside Chili Chat with Michelle','','inherit','open','open','','3828-revision-9','','','2011-02-06 21:03:15','2011-02-07 04:03:15','',3828,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/06/3828-revision-9/',0,'revision','',0),(3860,1,'2011-02-06 21:01:46','2011-02-07 04:01:46','<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<iframe src=\"http://player.vimeo.com/video/19644630\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" frameborder=\"0\"></iframe><p><a href=\"http://vimeo.com/19644630\">Fireside Chili Chat with Michelle</a> from <a href=\"http://vimeo.com/user5956138\">Michelle DeSpain</a> on <a href=\"http://vimeo.com\">Vimeo</a>.</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>For White Chili with Ground Turkey recipe, please visit <a href=\"http://allrecipes.com//Recipe/white-chili-with-ground-turkey/Detail.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>http://allrecipes.com//Recipe/white-chili-with-ground-turkey/Detail.aspx</strong></a><strong>. </strong></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>****************************************</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>Discovery of the Day:  Digital cameras are not idea for video recordings.  If you would like to see more videos on this blog, PLEASE fill me in on a REAL video camera that is reasonably priced.  :-D</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>[caption id=\"attachment_3857\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Let there be light!\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/P2040180.jpg\"><img src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/P2040180-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3857\" /></a>[/caption]</p>\r\n','Day 131:  Fireside Chili Chat with Michelle','','inherit','open','open','','3828-revision-8','','','2011-02-06 21:01:46','2011-02-07 04:01:46','',3828,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/06/3828-revision-8/',0,'revision','',0),(3862,1,'2011-02-06 21:04:28','2011-02-07 04:04:28','<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><iframe src=\"http://player.vimeo.com/video/19644630\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" frameborder=\"0\"></iframe></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>For White Chili with Ground Turkey recipe, please visit <a href=\"http://allrecipes.com//Recipe/white-chili-with-ground-turkey/Detail.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>http://allrecipes.com//Recipe/white-chili-with-ground-turkey/Detail.aspx</strong></a><strong>. </strong></p>  I omitted the cheese.  \r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>****************************************</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>Discovery of the Day:  Digital cameras are not idea for video recordings.  If you would like to see more videos on this blog, PLEASE fill me in on a REAL video camera that is reasonably priced.  :-D</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>[caption id=\"attachment_3857\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Let there be light!\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/P2040180.jpg\"><img src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/P2040180-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3857\" /></a>[/caption]</p>\r\n','Day 131:  Fireside Chili Chat with Michelle','','inherit','open','open','','3828-revision-10','','','2011-02-06 21:04:28','2011-02-07 04:04:28','',3828,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/06/3828-revision-10/',0,'revision','',0),(3863,1,'2011-02-06 21:05:03','2011-02-07 04:05:03','<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><iframe src=\"http://player.vimeo.com/video/19644630\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" frameborder=\"0\"></iframe></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>For White Chili with Ground Turkey recipe, please visit <a href=\"http://allrecipes.com//Recipe/white-chili-with-ground-turkey/Detail.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>http://allrecipes.com//Recipe/white-chili-with-ground-turkey/Detail.aspx</strong></a><strong>. </strong></p>\r\n<p>  I spared my sinuses by omitting the cheese.  </p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>****************************************</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>Discovery of the Day:  Digital cameras are not idea for video recordings.  If you would like to see more videos on this blog, PLEASE fill me in on a REAL video camera that is reasonably priced.  :-D</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>[caption id=\"attachment_3857\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Let there be light!\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/P2040180.jpg\"><img src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/P2040180-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3857\" /></a>[/caption]</p>\r\n','Day 131:  Fireside Chili Chat with Michelle','','inherit','open','open','','3828-revision-11','','','2011-02-06 21:05:03','2011-02-07 04:05:03','',3828,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/06/3828-revision-11/',0,'revision','',0),(3864,1,'2011-02-06 21:05:39','2011-02-07 04:05:39','<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><iframe src=\"http://player.vimeo.com/video/19644630\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" frameborder=\"0\"></iframe></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>For White Chili with Ground Turkey recipe, please visit <a href=\"http://allrecipes.com//Recipe/white-chili-with-ground-turkey/Detail.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>http://allrecipes.com//Recipe/white-chili-with-ground-turkey/Detail.aspx</strong></a><strong>. </strong></p>\r\n<p>  I spared my sinuses by omitting the cheese.  </p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>****************************************</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>Discovery of the Day:  Digital cameras are not idea for video recordings.  If you would like to see more videos on this blog, PLEASE fill me in on a REAL video camera that is reasonably priced.  :-D</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>[caption id=\"attachment_3857\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Let there be light!\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/P2040180.jpg\"><img src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/P2040180-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3857\" /></a>[/caption]</p>\r\n','Day 131:  Fireside Chili Chat with Michelle','','inherit','open','open','','3828-revision-12','','','2011-02-06 21:05:39','2011-02-07 04:05:39','',3828,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/06/3828-revision-12/',0,'revision','',0),(3865,1,'2011-02-06 21:06:24','2011-02-07 04:06:24','<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><iframe src=\"http://player.vimeo.com/video/19644630\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" frameborder=\"0\"></iframe></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>For White Chili with Ground Turkey recipe, please visit <a href=\"http://allrecipes.com//Recipe/white-chili-with-ground-turkey/Detail.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>http://allrecipes.com//Recipe/white-chili-with-ground-turkey/Detail.aspx</strong></a><strong>. </strong></p>\r\nI spared my sinuses by omitting the cheese.  </p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>****************************************</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>Discovery of the Day:  Digital cameras are not idea for video recordings.  If you would like to see more videos on this blog, PLEASE fill me in on a REAL video camera that is reasonably priced.  :-D</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>[caption id=\"attachment_3857\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Let there be light!\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/P2040180.jpg\"><img src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/P2040180-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3857\" /></a>[/caption]</p>\r\n','Day 131:  Fireside Chili Chat with Michelle','','inherit','open','open','','3828-revision-13','','','2011-02-06 21:06:24','2011-02-07 04:06:24','',3828,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/06/3828-revision-13/',0,'revision','',0),(3866,1,'2011-02-06 21:06:51','2011-02-07 04:06:51','<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><iframe src=\"http://player.vimeo.com/video/19644630\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" frameborder=\"0\"></iframe></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>For White Chili with Ground Turkey recipe, please visit <a href=\"http://allrecipes.com//Recipe/white-chili-with-ground-turkey/Detail.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>http://allrecipes.com//Recipe/white-chili-with-ground-turkey/Detail.aspx</strong></a><strong>. </strong> I spared my sinuses by omitting the cheese.  </p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>****************************************</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>Discovery of the Day:  Digital cameras are not idea for video recordings.  If you would like to see more videos on this blog, PLEASE fill me in on a REAL video camera that is reasonably priced.  :-D</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>[caption id=\"attachment_3857\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Let there be light!\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/P2040180.jpg\"><img src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/P2040180-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3857\" /></a>[/caption]</p>\r\n','Day 131:  Fireside Chili Chat with Michelle','','inherit','open','open','','3828-revision-14','','','2011-02-06 21:06:51','2011-02-07 04:06:51','',3828,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/06/3828-revision-14/',0,'revision','',0),(3867,1,'2011-02-06 21:09:29','2011-02-07 04:09:29','<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><iframe src=\"http://player.vimeo.com/video/19644630\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" frameborder=\"0\"></iframe></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>For White Chili with Ground Turkey recipe, please visit <a href=\"http://allrecipes.com//Recipe/white-chili-with-ground-turkey/Detail.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>http://allrecipes.com//Recipe/white-chili-with-ground-turkey/Detail.aspx</strong></a><strong>. </strong> I spared my sinuses by omitting the cheese.  </p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>****************************************</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>Discovery of the Day:  Digital cameras are not idea for video recordings.  If you would like to see more videos on this blog, PLEASE fill me in on a REAL video camera that is reasonably priced.  :-D</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>[caption id=\"attachment_3857\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Let there be light!\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/P2040180.jpg\"><img src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/P2040180-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3857\" /></a>[/caption]</p>\r\n','Day 131:  Fireside Chili Chat with Michelle','','inherit','open','open','','3828-revision-15','','','2011-02-06 21:09:29','2011-02-07 04:09:29','',3828,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/06/3828-revision-15/',0,'revision','',0),(3868,1,'2011-02-07 12:17:01','2011-02-07 19:17:01','That\'s not entirely true.  We did reconnect intially over facebook back in December.  ','Day 132:  Reuniting the old-fashioned way.  Over the phone.  NOT on facebook.  ','','inherit','open','open','','3831-revision-2','','','2011-02-07 12:17:01','2011-02-07 19:17:01','',3831,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/07/3831-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(3869,1,'2011-02-07 12:24:20','2011-02-07 19:24:20','<p>That\'s not entirely true. We did reconnect intially over facebook back in December. It is extraordinary when you consider what facebook has done for long lost friendships. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>The real fun comes when you talk to someone the old-fashioned way and get to hear their voice.  :-) </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Which is what I did with my long-lost friend, Mona, on Saturday.  Mona now lives in Santa Barbara and hinted back in December that I needed to come for a visit. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Santa Barbara???  Twist my arm! </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Coincidentally, a whale watching expedition tops both my bucket list and my 365 Project list, and with the \"season\" for whale watching coming to a close...</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Guess who is traveling to Santa Barbara in the near f</p>','Day 132:  Reconnecting the old-fashioned way.  Over the phone.  (Not on facebook.)  ','','inherit','open','open','','3831-revision-3','','','2011-02-07 12:24:20','2011-02-07 19:24:20','',3831,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/07/3831-revision-3/',0,'revision','',0),(3870,1,'2011-02-07 12:28:47','2011-02-07 19:28:47','<p>That\'s not entirely true. We did reconnect initially over facebook back in December. It<em> is </em>extraordinary when you consider what facebook has done for long lost friendships. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>The real fun comes when you talk to someone the old-fashioned way and get to hear their voice. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Which is what I did with my long-lost friend, Mona, on Saturday.  now lives in Santa Barbara and hinted back in December that I needed to come for a visit. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Santa Barbara???  Twist my arm! </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Coincidentally, a whale watching expedition tops both my bucket list and my 365 Project list, and with the \"season\" for whale watching coming to a close...</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Guess who is traveling to Santa Barbara in the near future?  :-D </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Have you ever been whale watching?  Please share your experience!  <br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 132:  Reconnecting the old-fashioned way.  Over the phone.  (Not on facebook.)  ','','inherit','open','open','','3831-revision-4','','','2011-02-07 12:28:47','2011-02-07 19:28:47','',3831,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/07/3831-revision-4/',0,'revision','',0),(3871,1,'2011-02-07 12:31:23','2011-02-07 19:31:23','<p>That\'s not entirely true. We did reconnect initially over facebook back in December. It<em> is </em>extraordinary when you consider what facebook has done for long lost friendships. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>The real fun comes when you talk to someone the old-fashioned way and get to hear their voice. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Which is what I did with my long-lost friend, Mona, on Saturday.  Mona now lives in Santa Barbara and hinted back in December that I needed to come for a visit. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Santa Barbara???  Twist my arm! </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Coincidentally, a whale watching expedition tops both my bucket list and my 365 Project list, and with the \"season\" for whale watching coming to a close...</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Guess who is traveling to Santa Barbara in the near future?  :-D </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Have you ever been whale watching?  Please share your experience in the comments below.    <br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 132:  Reconnecting the old-fashioned way.  Over the phone.  (Not on facebook.)  ','','inherit','open','open','','3831-revision-5','','','2011-02-07 12:31:23','2011-02-07 19:31:23','',3831,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/07/3831-revision-5/',0,'revision','',0),(3872,1,'2011-02-07 12:31:40','2011-02-07 19:31:40','<p>That\'s not entirely true. We did reconnect initially over facebook back in December. It<em> is </em>extraordinary when you consider what facebook has done for long lost friendships. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>The real fun comes when you talk to someone the old-fashioned way and get to hear their voice. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Which is what I did with my long-lost friend, Mona, on Saturday.  Mona now lives in Santa Barbara and hinted back in December that I needed to come for a visit. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Santa Barbara???  Twist my arm! </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Coincidentally, a whale watching expedition tops both my bucket list and my 365 Project list, and with the \"season\" for whale watching coming to a close...</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Guess who is traveling to Santa Barbara in the near future?  :-D </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Have you ever been whale watching?  Please share your experience in the comments below.    <br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 132:  Reconnecting the old-fashioned way.  Over the phone.  (Not on facebook.)  ','','inherit','open','open','','3831-revision-6','','','2011-02-07 12:31:40','2011-02-07 19:31:40','',3831,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/07/3831-revision-6/',0,'revision','',0),(3873,1,'2011-02-07 20:25:40','2011-02-08 03:25:40','<p><a href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/pfv/2864308181/sizes/m/in/photostream/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3874\" title=\"2864308181_0d2f62a827\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/2864308181_0d2f62a827-275x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"275\" height=\"300\" /></a>That\'s not entirely true. We did reconnect initially over facebook back in December. It<em> is </em>extraordinary when you consider what facebook has done for long lost friendships.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>The real fun comes when you talk to someone the old-fashioned way and get to hear their voice.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Which is what I did with my long-lost friend, Mona, on Saturday.  Mona now lives in Santa Barbara and hinted back in December that I needed to come for a visit.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Santa Barbara???  Twist my arm!</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Coincidentally, a whale watching expedition tops both my bucket list and my 365 Project list, and with the \"season\" for whale watching coming to a close...</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Guess who is traveling to Santa Barbara in the near future?  :-D</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Have you ever been whale watching?  Please share your experience in the comments below.    <br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 132:  Reconnecting the old-fashioned way.  Over the phone.  (Not on facebook.)  ','','inherit','open','open','','3831-autosave','','','2011-02-07 20:25:40','2011-02-08 03:25:40','',3831,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/07/3831-autosave/',0,'revision','',0),(3874,1,'2011-02-07 20:24:57','2011-02-08 03:24:57','','2864308181_0d2f62a827','','inherit','open','open','','2864308181_0d2f62a827','','','2011-02-07 20:24:57','2011-02-08 03:24:57','',3831,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/2864308181_0d2f62a827.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(3875,1,'2011-02-07 12:34:08','2011-02-07 19:34:08','<p>That\'s not entirely true. We did reconnect initially over facebook back in December. It<em> is </em>extraordinary when you consider what facebook has done for long lost friendships.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>The real fun comes when you talk to someone the old-fashioned way and get to hear their voice.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Which is what I did with my long-lost friend, Mona, on Saturday.  Mona now lives in Santa Barbara and hinted back in December that I needed to come for a visit.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Santa Barbara???  Twist my arm!</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Coincidentally, a whale watching expedition tops both my bucket list and my 365 Project list, and with the \"season\" for whale watching coming to a close...</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Guess who is traveling to Santa Barbara in the near future?  :-D</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Have you ever been whale watching?  Please share your experience in the comments below.    <br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 132:  Reconnecting the old-fashioned way.  Over the phone.  (Not on facebook.)  ','','inherit','open','open','','3831-revision-7','','','2011-02-07 12:34:08','2011-02-07 19:34:08','',3831,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/07/3831-revision-7/',0,'revision','',0),(3876,1,'2011-02-07 20:25:43','2011-02-08 03:25:43','<p><a href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/pfv/2864308181/sizes/m/in/photostream/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3874\" title=\"2864308181_0d2f62a827\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/2864308181_0d2f62a827-275x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"275\" height=\"300\" /></a>That\'s not entirely true. We did reconnect initially over facebook back in December. It<em> is </em>extraordinary when you consider what facebook has done for long lost friendships.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>The real fun comes when you talk to someone the old-fashioned way and get to hear their voice.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Which is what I did with my long-lost friend, Mona, on Saturday.  Mona now lives in Santa Barbara and hinted back in December that I needed to come for a visit.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Santa Barbara???  Twist my arm!</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Coincidentally, a whale watching expedition tops both my bucket list and my 365 Project list, and with the \"season\" for whale watching coming to a close...</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Guess who is traveling to Santa Barbara in the near future?  :-D</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Have you ever been whale watching?  Please share your experience in the comments below.    <br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 132:  Reconnecting the old-fashioned way.  Over the phone.  (Not on facebook.)  ','','inherit','open','open','','3831-revision-8','','','2011-02-07 20:25:43','2011-02-08 03:25:43','',3831,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/07/3831-revision-8/',0,'revision','',0),(3877,1,'2011-02-07 20:26:13','2011-02-08 03:26:13','<p><a href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/pfv/2864308181/sizes/m/in/photostream/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3874\" title=\"2864308181_0d2f62a827\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/2864308181_0d2f62a827-275x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"275\" height=\"300\" /></a></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>That\'s not entirely true. We did reconnect initially over facebook back in December. It<em> is </em>extraordinary when you consider what facebook has done for long lost friendships.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>The real fun comes when you talk to someone the old-fashioned way and get to hear their voice.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Which is what I did with my long-lost friend, Mona, on Saturday.  Mona now lives in Santa Barbara and hinted back in December that I needed to come for a visit.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Santa Barbara???  Twist my arm!</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Coincidentally, a whale watching expedition tops both my bucket list and my 365 Project list, and with the \"season\" for whale watching coming to a close...</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Guess who is traveling to Santa Barbara in the near future?  :-D</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Have you ever been whale watching?  Please share your experience in the comments below.    <br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 132:  Reconnecting the old-fashioned way.  Over the phone.  (Not on facebook.)  ','','inherit','open','open','','3831-revision-9','','','2011-02-07 20:26:13','2011-02-08 03:26:13','',3831,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/07/3831-revision-9/',0,'revision','',0),(3878,1,'2011-02-07 20:27:37','2011-02-08 03:27:37','<p><a href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/pfv/2864308181/sizes/m/in/photostream/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3874\" title=\"2864308181_0d2f62a827\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/2864308181_0d2f62a827-275x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"275\" height=\"300\" /></a></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>That\'s not entirely true. We did reconnect initially over facebook back in December. It<em> is </em>extraordinary when you consider what facebook has done for long lost friendships.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>The real fun comes when you talk to someone the old-fashioned way and get to hear their voice.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Which is what I did with my long-lost friend, Mona, on Saturday.  Mona now lives in Santa Barbara and hinted back in December that I needed to come for a visit.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Santa Barbara???  Twist my arm!</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Coincidentally, a whale watching expedition tops both my bucket list and my 365 Project list, and with the \"season\" for whale watching coming to a close...</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Guess who is traveling to Santa Barbara in the near future?  :-D</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Have you ever been whale watching?  Please share your experience in the comments below.    <br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 132:  Reconnecting the old-fashioned way.  Over the phone.  (Not on facebook.)  ','','inherit','open','open','','3831-revision-10','','','2011-02-07 20:27:37','2011-02-08 03:27:37','',3831,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/07/3831-revision-10/',0,'revision','',0),(3879,1,'2011-02-07 20:29:49','2011-02-08 03:29:49','<p><a href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/pfv/2864308181/sizes/m/in/photostream/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3874\" title=\"2864308181_0d2f62a827\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/2864308181_0d2f62a827-275x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"275\" height=\"300\" /></a></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>That\'s not entirely true. We did reconnect initially over facebook back in December. It<em> is </em>extraordinary when you consider what facebook has done for long lost friendships.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>The real fun comes when you talk to someone the old-fashioned way and get to hear their voice.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Which is what I did with my long-lost friend, Mona, on Saturday.  Mona now lives in Santa Barbara and hinted back in December that I needed to come for a visit.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Santa Barbara???  Twist my arm!</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Coincidentally, a whale watching expedition tops both my bucket list and my 365 or Bust list, and with the \"season\" for whale watching coming to a close...</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Guess who is traveling to Santa Barbara in the near future?  :-D</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Have you ever been whale watching?  Please share your experience in the comments below.    <br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 132:  Reconnecting the old-fashioned way.  Over the phone.  (Not on facebook.)  ','','inherit','open','open','','3831-revision-11','','','2011-02-07 20:29:49','2011-02-08 03:29:49','',3831,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/07/3831-revision-11/',0,'revision','',0),(3880,1,'2011-02-07 20:31:49','2011-02-08 03:31:49','<p><a href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/pfv/2864308181/sizes/m/in/photostream/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3874\" title=\"2864308181_0d2f62a827\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/2864308181_0d2f62a827-275x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"275\" height=\"300\" /></a></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>That\'s not entirely true. We did reconnect initially over facebook back in December. It<em> is </em>extraordinary when you consider what facebook has done for long lost friendships.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>The real fun comes when you talk to someone the old-fashioned way and get to hear their voice.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Which is what I did with my long-lost friend, Mona, on Saturday.  Mona now lives in Santa Barbara and hinted back in December that I needed to come for a visit.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Santa Barbara???  Twist my arm!</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Coincidentally, a whale watching expedition tops both my bucket list and my 365 or Bust list, and with the \"season\" for whale watching coming to a close...</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Guess who is traveling to Santa Barbara in the near future?  :-D</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Have you ever been whale watching?  Please share your experience in the comments below.    <br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 132:  Reconnecting the Old-Fashioned Way.  (Over the phone.)  (Not on facebook.)  ','','inherit','open','open','','3831-revision-12','','','2011-02-07 20:31:49','2011-02-08 03:31:49','',3831,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/07/3831-revision-12/',0,'revision','',0),(3881,1,'2011-02-07 20:32:36','2011-02-08 03:32:36','<p><a href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/pfv/2864308181/sizes/m/in/photostream/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3874\" title=\"2864308181_0d2f62a827\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/2864308181_0d2f62a827-275x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"275\" height=\"300\" /></a></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>That\'s not entirely true. We did reconnect initially over facebook back in December. It<em> is </em>extraordinary when you consider what facebook has done for long lost friendships.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>The real fun comes when you talk to someone the old-fashioned way and get to hear their voice.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Which is what I did with my long-lost friend, Mona, on Saturday.  Mona now lives in Santa Barbara and hinted back in December that I needed to come for a visit.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Santa Barbara???  Twist my arm!</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Coincidentally, a whale watching expedition tops both my bucket list and my 365 or Bust list, and with the \"season\" for whale watching coming to a close...</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Guess who is traveling to Santa Barbara in the near future?  :-D</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Have you ever been whale watching?  Please share your experience in the comments below.    <br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 132:  Reconnecting the old-fashioned Way.  Over the phone.  (Not on facebook.)  ','','inherit','open','open','','3831-revision-13','','','2011-02-07 20:32:36','2011-02-08 03:32:36','',3831,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/07/3831-revision-13/',0,'revision','',0),(3882,1,'2011-02-07 20:32:45','2011-02-08 03:32:45','<p><a href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/pfv/2864308181/sizes/m/in/photostream/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3874\" title=\"2864308181_0d2f62a827\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/2864308181_0d2f62a827-275x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"275\" height=\"300\" /></a></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>That\'s not entirely true. We did reconnect initially over facebook back in December. It<em> is </em>extraordinary when you consider what facebook has done for long lost friendships.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>The real fun comes when you talk to someone the old-fashioned way and get to hear their voice.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Which is what I did with my long-lost friend, Mona, on Saturday.  Mona now lives in Santa Barbara and hinted back in December that I needed to come for a visit.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Santa Barbara???  Twist my arm!</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Coincidentally, a whale watching expedition tops both my bucket list and my 365 or Bust list, and with the \"season\" for whale watching coming to a close...</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Guess who is traveling to Santa Barbara in the near future?  :-D</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Have you ever been whale watching?  Please share your experience in the comments below.    <br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 132:  Reconnecting the old-fashioned way.  Over the phone.  (Not on facebook.)  ','','inherit','open','open','','3831-revision-14','','','2011-02-07 20:32:45','2011-02-08 03:32:45','',3831,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/07/3831-revision-14/',0,'revision','',0),(3883,1,'2011-02-07 20:33:40','2011-02-08 03:33:40','<p><a href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/pfv/2864308181/sizes/m/in/photostream/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3874\" title=\"2864308181_0d2f62a827\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/2864308181_0d2f62a827-275x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"275\" height=\"300\" /></a></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>That\'s not entirely true. We did reconnect initially over facebook back in December. It<em> is </em>extraordinary when you consider what facebook has done for long lost friendships.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>The real fun comes when you talk to someone the old-fashioned way and get to hear their voice.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Which is what I did with my long-lost friend, Mona, on Saturday.  Mona now lives in Santa Barbara and hinted back in December that I needed to come for a visit.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Santa Barbara???  Twist my arm!</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Coincidentally, a whale watching expedition tops both my bucket list and my 365 or Bust list, and with the \"season\" for whale watching coming to a close...</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Guess who is traveling to Santa Barbara in the near future?  :-D</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Have you ever been whale watching?  Please share your experience in the comments below.    <br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 132:  Reconnecting the old-fashioned way.  (Over the phone.  Not on facebook.)  ','','inherit','open','open','','3831-revision-15','','','2011-02-07 20:33:40','2011-02-08 03:33:40','',3831,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/07/3831-revision-15/',0,'revision','',0),(3884,1,'2011-02-07 20:34:32','2011-02-08 03:34:32','<p><a href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/pfv/2864308181/sizes/m/in/photostream/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3874\" title=\"2864308181_0d2f62a827\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/2864308181_0d2f62a827-275x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"275\" height=\"300\" /></a></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>That\'s not entirely true. We did reconnect initially over facebook back in December. It<em> is </em>extraordinary when you consider what facebook has done for long lost friendships.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>The real fun comes when you talk to someone the old-fashioned way and get to hear their voice.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Which is what I did with my long-lost friend, Mona, on Saturday.  Mona now lives in Santa Barbara and hinted back in December that I needed to come for a visit.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Santa Barbara???  Twist my arm!</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Coincidentally, a whale watching expedition tops both my bucket list and my 365 or Bust list, and with the \"season\" for whale watching coming to a close...</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Guess who is traveling to Santa Barbara in the near future?  :-D</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Have you ever been whale watching?  Please share your experience in the comments below.    <br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 132:  Reconnecting the old-fashioned way.  Over the phone.  (Not on facebook.)  ','','inherit','open','open','','3831-revision-16','','','2011-02-07 20:34:32','2011-02-08 03:34:32','',3831,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/07/3831-revision-16/',0,'revision','',0),(3885,1,'2011-02-07 20:35:38','2011-02-08 03:35:38','<p><a href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/pfv/2864308181/sizes/m/in/photostream/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3874\" title=\"2864308181_0d2f62a827\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/2864308181_0d2f62a827-275x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"275\" height=\"300\" /></a></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>That\'s not entirely true. We did reconnect initially over facebook back in December. It<em> is </em>extraordinary when you consider what facebook has done for long lost friendships.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>The real fun comes when you talk to someone the old-fashioned way and get to hear their voice.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Which is what I did with my long-lost friend, Mona, on Saturday.  Mona now lives in Santa Barbara and hinted back in December that I needed to come for a visit.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Santa Barbara???  Twist my arm!</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Coincidentally, a whale watching expedition tops both my bucket list and my 365 or Bust list, and with the \"season\" for whale watching coming to a close...</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Guess who is traveling to Santa Barbara in the near future?  :-D</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Have you ever been whale watching?  Please share your experience in the comments below.    <br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 132:  Reconnecting the Old-Fashioned Way.  (Hint: not on facebook.)  ','','inherit','open','open','','3831-revision-17','','','2011-02-07 20:35:38','2011-02-08 03:35:38','',3831,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/07/3831-revision-17/',0,'revision','',0),(3886,1,'2011-02-09 01:11:41','2011-02-09 08:11:41','<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Warning:  Photo of my bum bum (as well as another famous bum bum) posted below.</span></strong></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>You may recall that not too long ago I was <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/11/day-104-turbofire-fizzled-for-me/\" target=\"_blank\">in search of a new fitness program</a></strong> to shake things up.</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>It looks like I’ll accomplish this goal by shaking my booty for 30 days.  Or as Leandro calls it, my bum bum (pronounced \"boom boom\" in his adorable Brazilian accent).</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>May I introduce to you <strong><a href=\"http://www.beachbody.com/product/fitness_programs/brazil_butt_lift.do?gclid=CJaGhpmH-qYCFQJvbAodJRd-Cg&amp;code=SEMB_GOOGLE_BBL&amp;extcmp=14655359983&amp;ef_id=u3NNUf@mAwAARhY:20110209024454:s\" target=\"_blank\">Brazil Butt Lift</a></strong> workout sensation and sculptor of supermodels bum bums, Leandro Carvalho.</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>Leandro assures us that we don’t need plastic surgery to shape our bum bums to supermodel standards.  All we need is a bit of sweat, a clean diet, 30 days, and Leandro reminding us to squeeze our bum bums in the comfort of our living rooms.</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>I first heard about this interestingly-titled workout through David aka Captain Adventure.  His friend who just so happens to be a real live “female in the fitness know” swears that this workout will shape your bum bum like nobody\'s business.</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>I heard her thoughts echoed throughout the Twitterverse, as well as<em> Glamour </em>magazine (\"Leandro is the Butt Master!\") and <em>Cosmo</em> (\"He is the tush technician!\")</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>I knew that I had to try it.  I mean, who <em>doesn\'t</em> want to achieve bum bum perfection for an upcoming swimsuit season?  (Don\'t forget -- we Valley of the Sun dwellers bare our bum bums a lot sooner than you unfortunate souls buried in snow right now.)</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>Fret not!  I won\'t torture you with bum bum talk for the next 30+ days.  I will circle back with you upon completion of the program to report the outcome.  I anticipate bumbumilicious results.</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>In the meantime, The Bum Bum Jedi (my new nickname for Leandro), asked me to take a before photo. Rarely taking myself seriously, I chose to reenact one of my favorite bum bum shots of all time.</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3889\" title=\"album-Loverboy-Get-Lucky\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/album-Loverboy-Get-Lucky-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" /><span style=\"font-size: 13.1944px;\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3890\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/P2070182-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></span></p>\r\n<p>Featured Left:  Mike Reno\'s bum bum circa 1981</p>\r\n<p>Featured Right:  Late Bloomer\'s Bum Bum circa February 7, 2011</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Ricky Martin Brain Invasion Alert!! </span></strong></span></p>\r\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>As if all of this talk of bum bums, a photo of Mike Reno’s bum bum in red leather, and my reenaction of Mike Reno’s bum bum isn’t cheesy enough, there’s MORE!</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>Once I heard the bum bum buzz, I couldn\'t get the following song out of my head.  The same thing happened to Kim C. (my official bum bum photographer who you KNOW is a TRUE FRIEND for humoring me.)  As you listen, simply substitute bon bon with bum bum.  Later you\'ll be cursing me for reintroducing a song that you thought you had forgotten forever.  Hey, it\'s catchy -- have fun with it!</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>(heh heh heh)</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"480\" height=\"390\" src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/3xMHto8DiDQ\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">As if all of this talk of bum bums, a photo of Mike Reno’s bum bum in red leather, my reenaction of Mike Reno’s bum bum, and a Ricky Martin bon bon video isn’t cheesy enough, there’s MORE!</span></span></strong></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"480\" height=\"390\" src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/rutArtds6r8\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>Shake your bum bum, Mikey!  </p>\r\n','Day 134:  Shakin\' My Bum-Bum for 30+ Days','','publish','open','open','','day-134-shakin-my-bum-bum-for-30-days','','\nhttp://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/11/day-104-turbofire-fizzled-for-me/','2011-02-08 21:01:30','2011-02-09 04:01:30','',0,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?p=3886',0,'post','',6),(3887,1,'2011-02-07 20:43:59','2011-02-08 03:43:59','','OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA','','inherit','open','open','','olympus-digital-camera-216','','','2011-02-07 20:43:59','2011-02-08 03:43:59','',3886,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/P2070184.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(3888,1,'2011-02-07 20:44:56','2011-02-08 03:44:56','','OLYMPUS DIGITAL 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class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/P2070182.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3890\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/P2070182-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/album-Loverboy-Get-Lucky.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3889\" title=\"album-Loverboy-Get-Lucky\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/album-Loverboy-Get-Lucky-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" /></a></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 134:  Shakin\' My Bum-Bum for 30+ Days','','inherit','open','open','','3886-revision-2','','','2011-02-08 16:34:33','2011-02-08 23:34:33','',3886,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/08/3886-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(3891,1,'2011-02-07 20:49:20','2011-02-08 03:49:20','<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/P2070184.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3887\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/P2070184-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/P2070182.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3890\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/P2070182-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/album-Loverboy-Get-Lucky.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3889\" title=\"album-Loverboy-Get-Lucky\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/album-Loverboy-Get-Lucky-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" /></a></p>\n\n<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/P2070181.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3888\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/P2070181-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a></p>','Day 134:  Shakin\' My Bum-Bum for 30+ Days','','inherit','open','open','','3886-revision','','','2011-02-07 20:49:20','2011-02-08 03:49:20','',3886,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/07/3886-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(3894,1,'2011-02-08 20:03:49','2011-02-09 03:03:49','<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Warning:  Photo of my bum bum (as well as another famous bum bum) posted below.</span></strong></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>You may recall that not too long ago I was <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/11/day-104-turbofire-fizzled-for-me/\" target=\"_blank\">in search of a new fitness program</a></strong> to shake things up.</span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>It looks like I’ll accomplish this goal by shaking my booty for 30 days.  Or as Leandro calls it, my bum bum (pronounced \"boom boom\" in adorable Brazilian accent).</span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>May I introduce to you <strong><a href=\"http://www.beachbody.com/product/fitness_programs/brazil_butt_lift.do?gclid=CJaGhpmH-qYCFQJvbAodJRd-Cg&amp;code=SEMB_GOOGLE_BBL&amp;extcmp=14655359983&amp;ef_id=u3NNUf@mAwAARhY:20110209024454:s\" target=\"_blank\">Brazil Butt Lift</a></strong> workout sensation and sculptor of supermodels bum bums, Leandro Carvalho.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Leandro assures us that we don’t need plastic surgery to shape your bum-bum to perfection.  All we need is a bit of sweat, a clean diet, 30 days, and Leandro reminding us to squeeze our bum bums in the comfort of our living rooms.</span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I first heard about this interestingly-titled workout through David aka Captain Adventure.  His friend who just so happens to be a real live “female in the fitness know” swears that this workout will shape your bum bum like nobody\'s business.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I heard her thoughts echoed through the Twitterverse, as well as<em> Glamour </em>magazine (\"Leandro is the Butt Master!\") and <em>Cosmo</em> (\"He is the tush technician!\")</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Don’t worry.  I’m not going to blog about my bum-bum for the next 30+ days.  I will circle back with you upon completion of the program to report the outcome.  I anticipate bootilicious results.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>In the meantime, The Bum Bum Jedi (my new nickname for Leandro), asked me to take a before photo.  Rarely taking myself seriously, I chose to reenact one of my favorite bum bum shots of all time.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3889\" title=\"album-Loverboy-Get-Lucky\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/album-Loverboy-Get-Lucky-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" /><span style=\"font-size: 13.1944px;\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3890\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/P2070182-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><strong>Ricky Martin Brain Invasion Alert!! </strong></p>\n\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n\n<p><strong>As if all of this talk of Bum-Bums, a photo of mike reno’s bum-bum in red leather and a my reenaction of Mike Reno’s bum-bum isn’t cheesy enough, there’s MORE! </strong></p>\n\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>(insert video here)</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 134:  Shakin\' My Bum-Bum for 30+ Days','','inherit','open','open','','3886-revision-4','','','2011-02-08 20:03:49','2011-02-09 03:03:49','',3886,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/08/3886-revision-4/',0,'revision','',0),(3893,1,'2011-02-08 20:01:16','2011-02-09 03:01:16','<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Warning:  Photo of my bum bum (as well as another famous bum bum) posted below.</span></strong></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 13.1944px;\">You may recall that not too long ago I was <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/11/day-104-turbofire-fizzled-for-me/\" target=\"_blank\">in search of a new fitness program</a></strong> to shake things up.</span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>It looks like I’ll accomplish this goal by shaking my booty for 30 days.  <span style=\"font-size: 13.1944px;\">Or as Leandro calls it, my bum bum (pronounced \"boom boom\" in adorable Brazilian accent).</span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>May I introduce to you <strong><a href=\"http://www.beachbody.com/product/fitness_programs/brazil_butt_lift.do?gclid=CJaGhpmH-qYCFQJvbAodJRd-Cg&amp;code=SEMB_GOOGLE_BBL&amp;extcmp=14655359983&amp;ef_id=u3NNUf@mAwAARhY:20110209024454:s\" target=\"_blank\">Brazil Butt Lift</a></strong> workout sensation and sculptor of supermodels bum bums, Leandro Carvalho.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 13.1944px;\">Leandro assures us that we don’t need plastic surgery to shape your bum-bum to perfection.  All we need is a bit of sweat, a clean diet, 30 days, and Leandro reminding us to squeeze our bum bums in the comfort of our living rooms.</span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I first heard about this interestingly-titled workout through David aka Captain Adventure.  His friend who just so happens to be a real live “female in the fitness know” swears that this workout will shape your bum bum like nobody\'s business.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I heard her thoughts echoed through the Twitterverse, as well as<em> Glamour </em>magazine (\"Leandro is the Butt Master!\") and <em>Cosmo</em> (\"He is the tush technician!\")</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Don’t worry.  I’m not going to blog about my bum-bum for the next 30+ days.  I will circle back with you upon completion of the program to report the outcome.  I anticipate bootilicious results.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>In the meantime, The Bum Bum Jedi (my new nickname for Leandro), asked me to take a before photo.  Rarely taking myself seriously, I chose to reenact one of my favorite bum bum shots of all time.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><strong>Ricky Martin Brain Invasion Alert!! </strong></p>\n\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n\n<p><strong>As if all of this talk of Bum-Bums, a photo of mike reno’s bum-bum in red leather and a my reenaction of Mike Reno’s bum-bum isn’t cheesy enough, there’s MORE! </strong></p>\n\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>(insert video here)</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/P2070182.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3890\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/P2070182-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/album-Loverboy-Get-Lucky.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3889\" title=\"album-Loverboy-Get-Lucky\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/album-Loverboy-Get-Lucky-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" /></a></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 134:  Shakin\' My Bum-Bum for 30+ Days','','inherit','open','open','','3886-revision-3','','','2011-02-08 20:01:16','2011-02-09 03:01:16','',3886,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/08/3886-revision-3/',0,'revision','',0),(3895,1,'2011-02-08 20:12:41','2011-02-09 03:12:41','<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Warning:  Photo of my bum bum (as well as another famous bum bum) posted below.</span></strong></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>You may recall that not too long ago I was <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/11/day-104-turbofire-fizzled-for-me/\" target=\"_blank\">in search of a new fitness program</a></strong> to shake things up.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>It looks like I’ll accomplish this goal by shaking my booty for 30 days.  Or as Leandro calls it, my bum bum (pronounced \"boom boom\" in adorable Brazilian accent).</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>May I introduce to you <strong><a href=\"http://www.beachbody.com/product/fitness_programs/brazil_butt_lift.do?gclid=CJaGhpmH-qYCFQJvbAodJRd-Cg&amp;code=SEMB_GOOGLE_BBL&amp;extcmp=14655359983&amp;ef_id=u3NNUf@mAwAARhY:20110209024454:s\" target=\"_blank\">Brazil Butt Lift</a></strong> workout sensation and sculptor of supermodels bum bums, Leandro Carvalho.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Leandro assures us that we don’t need plastic surgery to shape your bum-bum to perfection.  All we need is a bit of sweat, a clean diet, 30 days, and Leandro reminding us to squeeze our bum bums in the comfort of our living rooms.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I first heard about this interestingly-titled workout through David aka Captain Adventure.  His friend who just so happens to be a real live “female in the fitness know” swears that this workout will shape your bum bum like nobody\'s business.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I heard her thoughts echoed through the Twitterverse, as well as<em> Glamour </em>magazine (\"Leandro is the Butt Master!\") and <em>Cosmo</em> (\"He is the tush technician!\")</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Don’t worry.  I’m not going to blog about my bum-bum for the next 30+ days.  I will circle back with you upon completion of the program to report the outcome.  I anticipate bootilicious results.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>In the meantime, The Bum Bum Jedi (my new nickname for Leandro), asked me to take a before photo.  Rarely taking myself seriously, I chose to reenact one of my favorite bum bum shots of all time.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3889\" title=\"album-Loverboy-Get-Lucky\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/album-Loverboy-Get-Lucky-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" /><span style=\"font-size: 13.1944px;\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3890\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/P2070182-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></span></p>\n\n<p>Featured Left:  Mike Reno\'s bum bum circa 1981</p>\n\n<p>Featured Right:  Late Bloomer\'s Bum Bum circa February 7, 2011</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Ricky Martin Brain Invasion Alert!! </span></strong></span></p>\n\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>As if all of this talk of bum bums, a photo of mike reno’s bum bum in red leather, and a my reenaction of Mike Reno’s bum bum isn’t cheesy enough, there’s MORE!</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Once I heard the bum bum buzz, I couldn\'t get this song out of my head.  The same thing happened to Kim C. (my official bum bum photographer who you KNOW is a TRUE FRIEND for humoring me.)  As you listen, simply substitute bon bon with bum bum.  Later you\'ll be cursing me for reintroducing to a song that you thought you had forgotten forever.  Hey, it\'s catchy -- have fun with itheh heh heh.</p>\n\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>(insert video here)</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 134:  Shakin\' My Bum-Bum for 30+ Days','','inherit','open','open','','3886-revision-5','','','2011-02-08 20:12:41','2011-02-09 03:12:41','',3886,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/08/3886-revision-5/',0,'revision','',0),(3896,1,'2011-02-08 20:16:54','2011-02-09 03:16:54','<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Warning:  Photo of my bum bum (as well as another famous bum bum) posted below.</span></strong></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>You may recall that not too long ago I was <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/11/day-104-turbofire-fizzled-for-me/\" target=\"_blank\">in search of a new fitness program</a></strong> to shake things up.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>It looks like I’ll accomplish this goal by shaking my booty for 30 days.  Or as Leandro calls it, my bum bum (pronounced \"boom boom\" in adorable Brazilian accent).</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>May I introduce to you <strong><a href=\"http://www.beachbody.com/product/fitness_programs/brazil_butt_lift.do?gclid=CJaGhpmH-qYCFQJvbAodJRd-Cg&amp;code=SEMB_GOOGLE_BBL&amp;extcmp=14655359983&amp;ef_id=u3NNUf@mAwAARhY:20110209024454:s\" target=\"_blank\">Brazil Butt Lift</a></strong> workout sensation and sculptor of supermodels bum bums, Leandro Carvalho.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Leandro assures us that we don’t need plastic surgery to shape your bum-bum to perfection.  All we need is a bit of sweat, a clean diet, 30 days, and Leandro reminding us to squeeze our bum bums in the comfort of our living rooms.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I first heard about this interestingly-titled workout through David aka Captain Adventure.  His friend who just so happens to be a real live “female in the fitness know” swears that this workout will shape your bum bum like nobody\'s business.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I heard her thoughts echoed through the Twitterverse, as well as<em> Glamour </em>magazine (\"Leandro is the Butt Master!\") and <em>Cosmo</em> (\"He is the tush technician!\")</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Don’t worry.  I’m not going to blog about my bum-bum for the next 30+ days.  I will circle back with you upon completion of the program to report the outcome.  I anticipate bootilicious results.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>In the meantime, The Bum Bum Jedi (my new nickname for Leandro), asked me to take a before photo.  Rarely taking myself seriously, I chose to reenact one of my favorite bum bum shots of all time.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3889\" title=\"album-Loverboy-Get-Lucky\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/album-Loverboy-Get-Lucky-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" /><span style=\"font-size: 13.1944px;\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3890\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/P2070182-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></span></p>\n\n<p>Featured Left:  Mike Reno\'s bum bum circa 1981</p>\n\n<p>Featured Right:  Late Bloomer\'s Bum Bum circa February 7, 2011</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Ricky Martin Brain Invasion Alert!! </span></strong></span></p>\n\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>As if all of this talk of bum bums, a photo of mike reno’s bum bum in red leather, and my reenaction of Mike Reno’s bum bum isn’t cheesy enough, there’s MORE!</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Once I heard the bum bum buzz, I couldn\'t get this song out of my head.  The same thing happened to Kim C. (my official bum bum photographer who you KNOW is a TRUE FRIEND for humoring me.)  As you listen, simply substitute bon bon with bum bum.  Later you\'ll be cursing me for reintroducing to a song that you thought you had forgotten forever.  Hey, it\'s catchy -- have fun with it!  heh heh heh</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">As if all of this talk of bum bums, a photo of mike reno’s bum bum in red leather, my reenaction of Mike Reno’s bum bum, and a Ricky Martin bon bon video isn’t cheesy enough, there’s MORE!</span></span></strong></p>\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><br />\n</span></span></strong></p>\n\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 134:  Shakin\' My Bum-Bum for 30+ Days','','inherit','open','open','','3886-revision-6','','','2011-02-08 20:16:54','2011-02-09 03:16:54','',3886,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/08/3886-revision-6/',0,'revision','',0),(3897,1,'2011-02-08 20:18:18','2011-02-09 03:18:18','<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Warning:  Photo of my bum bum (as well as another famous bum bum) posted below.</span></strong></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>You may recall that not too long ago I was <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/11/day-104-turbofire-fizzled-for-me/\" target=\"_blank\">in search of a new fitness program</a></strong> to shake things up.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>It looks like I’ll accomplish this goal by shaking my booty for 30 days.  Or as Leandro calls it, my bum bum (pronounced \"boom boom\" in adorable Brazilian accent).</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>May I introduce to you <strong><a href=\"http://www.beachbody.com/product/fitness_programs/brazil_butt_lift.do?gclid=CJaGhpmH-qYCFQJvbAodJRd-Cg&amp;code=SEMB_GOOGLE_BBL&amp;extcmp=14655359983&amp;ef_id=u3NNUf@mAwAARhY:20110209024454:s\" target=\"_blank\">Brazil Butt Lift</a></strong> workout sensation and sculptor of supermodels bum bums, Leandro Carvalho.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Leandro assures us that we don’t need plastic surgery to shape your bum-bum to perfection.  All we need is a bit of sweat, a clean diet, 30 days, and Leandro reminding us to squeeze our bum bums in the comfort of our living rooms.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I first heard about this interestingly-titled workout through David aka Captain Adventure.  His friend who just so happens to be a real live “female in the fitness know” swears that this workout will shape your bum bum like nobody\'s business.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I heard her thoughts echoed through the Twitterverse, as well as<em> Glamour </em>magazine (\"Leandro is the Butt Master!\") and <em>Cosmo</em> (\"He is the tush technician!\")</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Don’t worry.  I’m not going to blog about my bum-bum for the next 30+ days.  I will circle back with you upon completion of the program to report the outcome.  I anticipate bootilicious results.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>In the meantime, The Bum Bum Jedi (my new nickname for Leandro), asked me to take a before photo.  Rarely taking myself seriously, I chose to reenact one of my favorite bum bum shots of all time.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3889\" title=\"album-Loverboy-Get-Lucky\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/album-Loverboy-Get-Lucky-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" /><span style=\"font-size: 13.1944px;\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3890\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/P2070182-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></span></p>\n\n<p>Featured Left:  Mike Reno\'s bum bum circa 1981</p>\n\n<p>Featured Right:  Late Bloomer\'s Bum Bum circa February 7, 2011</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Ricky Martin Brain Invasion Alert!! </span></strong></span></p>\n\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>As if all of this talk of bum bums, a photo of mike reno’s bum bum in red leather, and my reenaction of Mike Reno’s bum bum isn’t cheesy enough, there’s MORE!</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Once I heard the bum bum buzz, I couldn\'t get this song out of my head.  The same thing happened to Kim C. (my official bum bum photographer who you KNOW is a TRUE FRIEND for humoring me.)  As you listen, simply substitute bon bon with bum bum.  Later you\'ll be cursing me for reintroducing to a song that you thought you had forgotten forever.  Hey, it\'s catchy -- have fun with it!  heh heh heh</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">As if all of this talk of bum bums, a photo of mike reno’s bum bum in red leather, my reenaction of Mike Reno’s bum bum, and a Ricky Martin bon bon video isn’t cheesy enough, there’s MORE!</span></span></strong></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><strong><br />\n </strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 134:  Shakin\' My Bum-Bum for 30+ Days','','inherit','open','open','','3886-revision-7','','','2011-02-08 20:18:18','2011-02-09 03:18:18','',3886,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/08/3886-revision-7/',0,'revision','',0),(3898,1,'2011-02-08 20:19:46','2011-02-09 03:19:46','<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Warning:  Photo of my bum bum (as well as another famous bum bum) posted below.</span></strong></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>You may recall that not too long ago I was <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/11/day-104-turbofire-fizzled-for-me/\" target=\"_blank\">in search of a new fitness program</a></strong> to shake things up.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>It looks like I’ll accomplish this goal by shaking my booty for 30 days.  Or as Leandro calls it, my bum bum (pronounced \"boom boom\" in adorable Brazilian accent).</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>May I introduce to you <strong><a href=\"http://www.beachbody.com/product/fitness_programs/brazil_butt_lift.do?gclid=CJaGhpmH-qYCFQJvbAodJRd-Cg&amp;code=SEMB_GOOGLE_BBL&amp;extcmp=14655359983&amp;ef_id=u3NNUf@mAwAARhY:20110209024454:s\" target=\"_blank\">Brazil Butt Lift</a></strong> workout sensation and sculptor of supermodels bum bums, Leandro Carvalho.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Leandro assures us that we don’t need plastic surgery to shape your bum-bum to perfection.  All we need is a bit of sweat, a clean diet, 30 days, and Leandro reminding us to squeeze our bum bums in the comfort of our living rooms.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I first heard about this interestingly-titled workout through David aka Captain Adventure.  His friend who just so happens to be a real live “female in the fitness know” swears that this workout will shape your bum bum like nobody\'s business.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I heard her thoughts echoed throughout the Twitterverse, as well as<em> Glamour </em>magazine (\"Leandro is the Butt Master!\") and <em>Cosmo</em> (\"He is the tush technician!\")</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Don’t worry.  I’m not going to blog about my bum-bum for the next 30+ days.  I will circle back with you upon completion of the program to report the outcome.  I anticipate bootilicious results.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>In the meantime, The Bum Bum Jedi (my new nickname for Leandro), asked me to take a before photo. Rarely taking myself seriously, I chose to reenact one of my favorite bum bum shots of all time.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3889\" title=\"album-Loverboy-Get-Lucky\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/album-Loverboy-Get-Lucky-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" /><span style=\"font-size: 13.1944px;\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3890\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/P2070182-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></span></p>\n\n<p>Featured Left:  Mike Reno\'s bum bum circa 1981</p>\n\n<p>Featured Right:  Late Bloomer\'s Bum Bum circa February 7, 2011</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Ricky Martin Brain Invasion Alert!! </span></strong></span></p>\n\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>As if all of this talk of bum bums, a photo of mike reno’s bum bum in red leather, and my reenaction of Mike Reno’s bum bum isn’t cheesy enough, there’s MORE!</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Once I heard the bum bum buzz, I couldn\'t get this song out of my head.  The same thing happened to Kim C. (my official bum bum photographer who you KNOW is a TRUE FRIEND for humoring me.)  As you listen, simply substitute bon bon with bum bum.  Later you\'ll be cursing me for reintroducing to a song that you thought you had forgotten forever.  Hey, it\'s catchy -- have fun with it!  heh heh heh</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">As if all of this talk of bum bums, a photo of mike reno’s bum bum in red leather, my reenaction of Mike Reno’s bum bum, and a Ricky Martin bon bon video isn’t cheesy enough, there’s MORE!</span></span></strong></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><strong><br />\n </strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 134:  Shakin\' My Bum-Bum for 30+ Days','','inherit','open','open','','3886-revision-8','','','2011-02-08 20:19:46','2011-02-09 03:19:46','',3886,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/08/3886-revision-8/',0,'revision','',0),(3899,1,'2011-02-08 20:22:01','2011-02-09 03:22:01','<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Warning:  Photo of my bum bum (as well as another famous bum bum) posted below.</span></strong></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>You may recall that not too long ago I was <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/11/day-104-turbofire-fizzled-for-me/\" target=\"_blank\">in search of a new fitness program</a></strong> to shake things up.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>It looks like I’ll accomplish this goal by shaking my booty for 30 days.  Or as Leandro calls it, my bum bum (pronounced \"boom boom\" in adorable Brazilian accent).</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>May I introduce to you <strong><a href=\"http://www.beachbody.com/product/fitness_programs/brazil_butt_lift.do?gclid=CJaGhpmH-qYCFQJvbAodJRd-Cg&amp;code=SEMB_GOOGLE_BBL&amp;extcmp=14655359983&amp;ef_id=u3NNUf@mAwAARhY:20110209024454:s\" target=\"_blank\">Brazil Butt Lift</a></strong> workout sensation and sculptor of supermodels bum bums, Leandro Carvalho.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Leandro assures us that we don’t need plastic surgery to shape your bum-bum to perfection.  All we need is a bit of sweat, a clean diet, 30 days, and Leandro reminding us to squeeze our bum bums in the comfort of our living rooms.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I first heard about this interestingly-titled workout through David aka Captain Adventure.  His friend who just so happens to be a real live “female in the fitness know” swears that this workout will shape your bum bum like nobody\'s business.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I heard her thoughts echoed throughout the Twitterverse, as well as<em> Glamour </em>magazine (\"Leandro is the Butt Master!\") and <em>Cosmo</em> (\"He is the tush technician!\")</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Don’t worry.  I’m not going to blog about my bum-bum for the next 30+ days.  I will circle back with you upon completion of the program to report the outcome.  I anticipate bootilicious results.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>In the meantime, The Bum Bum Jedi (my new nickname for Leandro), asked me to take a before photo. Rarely taking myself seriously, I chose to reenact one of my favorite bum bum shots of all time.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3889\" title=\"album-Loverboy-Get-Lucky\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/album-Loverboy-Get-Lucky-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" /><span style=\"font-size: 13.1944px;\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3890\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/P2070182-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></span></p>\n\n<p>Featured Left:  Mike Reno\'s bum bum circa 1981</p>\n\n<p>Featured Right:  Late Bloomer\'s Bum Bum circa February 7, 2011</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Ricky Martin Brain Invasion Alert!! </span></strong></span></p>\n\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>As if all of this talk of bum bums, a photo of Mike Reno’s bum bum in red leather, and my reenaction of Mike Reno’s bum bum isn’t cheesy enough, there’s MORE!</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Once I heard the bum bum buzz, I couldn\'t get this song out of my head.  The same thing happened to Kim C. (my official bum bum photographer who you KNOW is a TRUE FRIEND for humoring me.)  As you listen, simply substitute bon bon with bum bum.  Later you\'ll be cursing me for reintroducing to a song that you thought you had forgotten forever.  Hey, it\'s catchy -- have fun with it!  heh heh heh</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n<iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"480\" height=\"390\" src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/3xMHto8DiDQ\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe>\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">As if all of this talk of bum bums, a photo of Mike Reno’s bum bum in red leather, my reenaction of Mike Reno’s bum bum, and a Ricky Martin bon bon video isn’t cheesy enough, there’s MORE!</span></span></strong></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><strong><br />\n </strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 134:  Shakin\' My Bum-Bum for 30+ Days','','inherit','open','open','','3886-revision-9','','','2011-02-08 20:22:01','2011-02-09 03:22:01','',3886,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/08/3886-revision-9/',0,'revision','',0),(3902,1,'2011-02-08 20:25:40','2011-02-09 03:25:40','<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Warning:  Photo of my bum bum (as well as another famous bum bum) posted below.</span></strong></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>You may recall that not too long ago I was <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/11/day-104-turbofire-fizzled-for-me/\" target=\"_blank\">in search of a new fitness program</a></strong> to shake things up.</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>It looks like I’ll accomplish this goal by shaking my booty for 30 days.  Or as Leandro calls it, my bum bum (pronounced \"boom boom\" in adorable Brazilian accent).</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>May I introduce to you <strong><a href=\"http://www.beachbody.com/product/fitness_programs/brazil_butt_lift.do?gclid=CJaGhpmH-qYCFQJvbAodJRd-Cg&amp;code=SEMB_GOOGLE_BBL&amp;extcmp=14655359983&amp;ef_id=u3NNUf@mAwAARhY:20110209024454:s\" target=\"_blank\">Brazil Butt Lift</a></strong> workout sensation and sculptor of supermodels bum bums, Leandro Carvalho.</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>Leandro assures us that we don’t need plastic surgery to shape your bum-bum to perfection.  All we need is a bit of sweat, a clean diet, 30 days, and Leandro reminding us to squeeze our bum bums in the comfort of our living rooms.</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>I first heard about this interestingly-titled workout through David aka Captain Adventure.  His friend who just so happens to be a real live “female in the fitness know” swears that this workout will shape your bum bum like nobody\'s business.</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>I heard her thoughts echoed throughout the Twitterverse, as well as<em> Glamour </em>magazine (\"Leandro is the Butt Master!\") and <em>Cosmo</em> (\"He is the tush technician!\")</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>Don’t worry.  I’m not going to blog about my bum-bum for the next 30+ days.  I will circle back with you upon completion of the program to report the outcome.  I anticipate bootilicious results.</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>In the meantime, The Bum Bum Jedi (my new nickname for Leandro), asked me to take a before photo. Rarely taking myself seriously, I chose to reenact one of my favorite bum bum shots of all time.</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3889\" title=\"album-Loverboy-Get-Lucky\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/album-Loverboy-Get-Lucky-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" /><span style=\"font-size: 13.1944px;\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3890\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/P2070182-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></span></p>\r\n<p>Featured Left:  Mike Reno\'s bum bum circa 1981</p>\r\n<p>Featured Right:  Late Bloomer\'s Bum Bum circa February 7, 2011</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Ricky Martin Brain Invasion Alert!! </span></strong></span></p>\r\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>As if all of this talk of bum bums, a photo of Mike Reno’s bum bum in red leather, and my reenaction of Mike Reno’s bum bum isn’t cheesy enough, there’s MORE!</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>Once I heard the bum bum buzz, I couldn\'t get this song out of my head.  The same thing happened to Kim C. (my official bum bum photographer who you KNOW is a TRUE FRIEND for humoring me.)  As you listen, simply substitute bon bon with bum bum.  Later you\'ll be cursing me for reintroducing to a song that you thought you had forgotten forever.  Hey, it\'s catchy -- have fun with it!  heh heh heh</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"480\" height=\"390\" src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/3xMHto8DiDQ\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">As if all of this talk of bum bums, a photo of Mike Reno’s bum bum in red leather, my reenaction of Mike Reno’s bum bum, and a Ricky Martin bon bon video isn’t cheesy enough, there’s MORE!</span></span></strong></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><strong> </strong></p><p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"480\" height=\"390\" src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/rutArtds6r8\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 134:  Shakin\' My Bum-Bum for 30+ Days','','inherit','open','open','','3886-revision-12','','','2011-02-08 20:25:40','2011-02-09 03:25:40','',3886,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/08/3886-revision-12/',0,'revision','',0),(3901,1,'2011-02-08 20:24:35','2011-02-09 03:24:35','<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Warning:  Photo of my bum bum (as well as another famous bum bum) posted below.</span></strong></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>You may recall that not too long ago I was <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/11/day-104-turbofire-fizzled-for-me/\" target=\"_blank\">in search of a new fitness program</a></strong> to shake things up.</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>It looks like I’ll accomplish this goal by shaking my booty for 30 days.  Or as Leandro calls it, my bum bum (pronounced \"boom boom\" in adorable Brazilian accent).</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>May I introduce to you <strong><a href=\"http://www.beachbody.com/product/fitness_programs/brazil_butt_lift.do?gclid=CJaGhpmH-qYCFQJvbAodJRd-Cg&amp;code=SEMB_GOOGLE_BBL&amp;extcmp=14655359983&amp;ef_id=u3NNUf@mAwAARhY:20110209024454:s\" target=\"_blank\">Brazil Butt Lift</a></strong> workout sensation and sculptor of supermodels bum bums, Leandro Carvalho.</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>Leandro assures us that we don’t need plastic surgery to shape your bum-bum to perfection.  All we need is a bit of sweat, a clean diet, 30 days, and Leandro reminding us to squeeze our bum bums in the comfort of our living rooms.</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>I first heard about this interestingly-titled workout through David aka Captain Adventure.  His friend who just so happens to be a real live “female in the fitness know” swears that this workout will shape your bum bum like nobody\'s business.</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>I heard her thoughts echoed throughout the Twitterverse, as well as<em> Glamour </em>magazine (\"Leandro is the Butt Master!\") and <em>Cosmo</em> (\"He is the tush technician!\")</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>Don’t worry.  I’m not going to blog about my bum-bum for the next 30+ days.  I will circle back with you upon completion of the program to report the outcome.  I anticipate bootilicious results.</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>In the meantime, The Bum Bum Jedi (my new nickname for Leandro), asked me to take a before photo. Rarely taking myself seriously, I chose to reenact one of my favorite bum bum shots of all time.</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3889\" title=\"album-Loverboy-Get-Lucky\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/album-Loverboy-Get-Lucky-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" /><span style=\"font-size: 13.1944px;\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3890\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/P2070182-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></span></p>\r\n<p>Featured Left:  Mike Reno\'s bum bum circa 1981</p>\r\n<p>Featured Right:  Late Bloomer\'s Bum Bum circa February 7, 2011</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Ricky Martin Brain Invasion Alert!! </span></strong></span></p>\r\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>As if all of this talk of bum bums, a photo of Mike Reno’s bum bum in red leather, and my reenaction of Mike Reno’s bum bum isn’t cheesy enough, there’s MORE!</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>Once I heard the bum bum buzz, I couldn\'t get this song out of my head.  The same thing happened to Kim C. (my official bum bum photographer who you KNOW is a TRUE FRIEND for humoring me.)  As you listen, simply substitute bon bon with bum bum.  Later you\'ll be cursing me for reintroducing to a song that you thought you had forgotten forever.  Hey, it\'s catchy -- have fun with it!  heh heh heh</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p><p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"480\" height=\"390\" src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/3xMHto8DiDQ\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p><p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">As if all of this talk of bum bums, a photo of Mike Reno’s bum bum in red leather, my reenaction of Mike Reno’s bum bum, and a Ricky Martin bon bon video isn’t cheesy enough, there’s MORE!</span></span></strong></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\r\n<iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"480\" height=\"390\" src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/rutArtds6r8\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n','Day 134:  Shakin\' My Bum-Bum for 30+ Days','','inherit','open','open','','3886-revision-11','','','2011-02-08 20:24:35','2011-02-09 03:24:35','',3886,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/08/3886-revision-11/',0,'revision','',0),(3900,1,'2011-02-08 20:22:36','2011-02-09 03:22:36','<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Warning:  Photo of my bum bum (as well as another famous bum bum) posted below.</span></strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>You may recall that not too long ago I was <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/11/day-104-turbofire-fizzled-for-me/\" target=\"_blank\">in search of a new fitness program</a></strong> to shake things up.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>It looks like I’ll accomplish this goal by shaking my booty for 30 days.  Or as Leandro calls it, my bum bum (pronounced \"boom boom\" in adorable Brazilian accent).</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>May I introduce to you <strong><a href=\"http://www.beachbody.com/product/fitness_programs/brazil_butt_lift.do?gclid=CJaGhpmH-qYCFQJvbAodJRd-Cg&amp;code=SEMB_GOOGLE_BBL&amp;extcmp=14655359983&amp;ef_id=u3NNUf@mAwAARhY:20110209024454:s\" target=\"_blank\">Brazil Butt Lift</a></strong> workout sensation and sculptor of supermodels bum bums, Leandro Carvalho.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Leandro assures us that we don’t need plastic surgery to shape your bum-bum to perfection.  All we need is a bit of sweat, a clean diet, 30 days, and Leandro reminding us to squeeze our bum bums in the comfort of our living rooms.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I first heard about this interestingly-titled workout through David aka Captain Adventure.  His friend who just so happens to be a real live “female in the fitness know” swears that this workout will shape your bum bum like nobody\'s business.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I heard her thoughts echoed throughout the Twitterverse, as well as<em> Glamour </em>magazine (\"Leandro is the Butt Master!\") and <em>Cosmo</em> (\"He is the tush technician!\")</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Don’t worry.  I’m not going to blog about my bum-bum for the next 30+ days.  I will circle back with you upon completion of the program to report the outcome.  I anticipate bootilicious results.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>In the meantime, The Bum Bum Jedi (my new nickname for Leandro), asked me to take a before photo. Rarely taking myself seriously, I chose to reenact one of my favorite bum bum shots of all time.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3889\" title=\"album-Loverboy-Get-Lucky\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/album-Loverboy-Get-Lucky-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" /><span style=\"font-size: 13.1944px;\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3890\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/P2070182-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Featured Left:  Mike Reno\'s bum bum circa 1981</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Featured Right:  Late Bloomer\'s Bum Bum circa February 7, 2011</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Ricky Martin Brain Invasion Alert!! </span></strong></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>As if all of this talk of bum bums, a photo of Mike Reno’s bum bum in red leather, and my reenaction of Mike Reno’s bum bum isn’t cheesy enough, there’s MORE!</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Once I heard the bum bum buzz, I couldn\'t get this song out of my head.  The same thing happened to Kim C. (my official bum bum photographer who you KNOW is a TRUE FRIEND for humoring me.)  As you listen, simply substitute bon bon with bum bum.  Later you\'ll be cursing me for reintroducing to a song that you thought you had forgotten forever.  Hey, it\'s catchy -- have fun with it!  heh heh heh</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"480\" height=\"390\" src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/3xMHto8DiDQ\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">As if all of this talk of bum bums, a photo of Mike Reno’s bum bum in red leather, my reenaction of Mike Reno’s bum bum, and a Ricky Martin bon bon video isn’t cheesy enough, there’s MORE!</span></span></strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"480\" height=\"390\" src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/3xMHto8DiDQ\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe>\r\n\r\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 134:  Shakin\' My Bum-Bum for 30+ Days','','inherit','open','open','','3886-revision-10','','','2011-02-08 20:22:36','2011-02-09 03:22:36','',3886,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/08/3886-revision-10/',0,'revision','',0),(3903,1,'2011-02-08 20:26:41','2011-02-09 03:26:41','<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Warning:  Photo of my bum bum (as well as another famous bum bum) posted below.</span></strong></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>You may recall that not too long ago I was <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/11/day-104-turbofire-fizzled-for-me/\" target=\"_blank\">in search of a new fitness program</a></strong> to shake things up.</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>It looks like I’ll accomplish this goal by shaking my booty for 30 days.  Or as Leandro calls it, my bum bum (pronounced \"boom boom\" in adorable Brazilian accent).</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>May I introduce to you <strong><a href=\"http://www.beachbody.com/product/fitness_programs/brazil_butt_lift.do?gclid=CJaGhpmH-qYCFQJvbAodJRd-Cg&amp;code=SEMB_GOOGLE_BBL&amp;extcmp=14655359983&amp;ef_id=u3NNUf@mAwAARhY:20110209024454:s\" target=\"_blank\">Brazil Butt Lift</a></strong> workout sensation and sculptor of supermodels bum bums, Leandro Carvalho.</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>Leandro assures us that we don’t need plastic surgery to shape your bum-bum to perfection.  All we need is a bit of sweat, a clean diet, 30 days, and Leandro reminding us to squeeze our bum bums in the comfort of our living rooms.</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>I first heard about this interestingly-titled workout through David aka Captain Adventure.  His friend who just so happens to be a real live “female in the fitness know” swears that this workout will shape your bum bum like nobody\'s business.</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>I heard her thoughts echoed throughout the Twitterverse, as well as<em> Glamour </em>magazine (\"Leandro is the Butt Master!\") and <em>Cosmo</em> (\"He is the tush technician!\")</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>Don’t worry.  I’m not going to blog about my bum-bum for the next 30+ days.  I will circle back with you upon completion of the program to report the outcome.  I anticipate bootilicious results.</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>In the meantime, The Bum Bum Jedi (my new nickname for Leandro), asked me to take a before photo. Rarely taking myself seriously, I chose to reenact one of my favorite bum bum shots of all time.</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3889\" title=\"album-Loverboy-Get-Lucky\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/album-Loverboy-Get-Lucky-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" /><span style=\"font-size: 13.1944px;\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3890\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/P2070182-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></span></p>\r\n<p>Featured Left:  Mike Reno\'s bum bum circa 1981</p>\r\n<p>Featured Right:  Late Bloomer\'s Bum Bum circa February 7, 2011</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Ricky Martin Brain Invasion Alert!! </span></strong></span></p>\r\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>As if all of this talk of bum bums, a photo of Mike Reno’s bum bum in red leather, and my reenaction of Mike Reno’s bum bum isn’t cheesy enough, there’s MORE!</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>Once I heard the bum bum buzz, I couldn\'t get this song out of my head.  The same thing happened to Kim C. (my official bum bum photographer who you KNOW is a TRUE FRIEND for humoring me.)  As you listen, simply substitute bon bon with bum bum.  Later you\'ll be cursing me for reintroducing to a song that you thought you had forgotten forever.  Hey, it\'s catchy -- have fun with it!  heh heh heh</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"480\" height=\"390\" src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/3xMHto8DiDQ\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">As if all of this talk of bum bums, a photo of Mike Reno’s bum bum in red leather, my reenaction of Mike Reno’s bum bum, and a Ricky Martin bon bon video isn’t cheesy enough, there’s MORE!</span></span></strong></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"480\" height=\"390\" src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/rutArtds6r8\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\nShake your bum bum, Mikey!  \r\n','Day 134:  Shakin\' My Bum-Bum for 30+ Days','','inherit','open','open','','3886-revision-13','','','2011-02-08 20:26:41','2011-02-09 03:26:41','',3886,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/08/3886-revision-13/',0,'revision','',0),(3904,1,'2011-02-08 20:27:07','2011-02-09 03:27:07','<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Warning:  Photo of my bum bum (as well as another famous bum bum) posted below.</span></strong></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>You may recall that not too long ago I was <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/11/day-104-turbofire-fizzled-for-me/\" target=\"_blank\">in search of a new fitness program</a></strong> to shake things up.</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>It looks like I’ll accomplish this goal by shaking my booty for 30 days.  Or as Leandro calls it, my bum bum (pronounced \"boom boom\" in his adorable Brazilian accent).</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>May I introduce to you <strong><a href=\"http://www.beachbody.com/product/fitness_programs/brazil_butt_lift.do?gclid=CJaGhpmH-qYCFQJvbAodJRd-Cg&amp;code=SEMB_GOOGLE_BBL&amp;extcmp=14655359983&amp;ef_id=u3NNUf@mAwAARhY:20110209024454:s\" target=\"_blank\">Brazil Butt Lift</a></strong> workout sensation and sculptor of supermodels bum bums, Leandro Carvalho.</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>Leandro assures us that we don’t need plastic surgery to shape your bum-bum to perfection.  All we need is a bit of sweat, a clean diet, 30 days, and Leandro reminding us to squeeze our bum bums in the comfort of our living rooms.</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>I first heard about this interestingly-titled workout through David aka Captain Adventure.  His friend who just so happens to be a real live “female in the fitness know” swears that this workout will shape your bum bum like nobody\'s business.</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>I heard her thoughts echoed throughout the Twitterverse, as well as<em> Glamour </em>magazine (\"Leandro is the Butt Master!\") and <em>Cosmo</em> (\"He is the tush technician!\")</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>Don’t worry.  I’m not going to blog about my bum-bum for the next 30+ days.  I will circle back with you upon completion of the program to report the outcome.  I anticipate bootilicious results.</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>In the meantime, The Bum Bum Jedi (my new nickname for Leandro), asked me to take a before photo. Rarely taking myself seriously, I chose to reenact one of my favorite bum bum shots of all time.</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3889\" title=\"album-Loverboy-Get-Lucky\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/album-Loverboy-Get-Lucky-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" /><span style=\"font-size: 13.1944px;\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3890\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/P2070182-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></span></p>\r\n<p>Featured Left:  Mike Reno\'s bum bum circa 1981</p>\r\n<p>Featured Right:  Late Bloomer\'s Bum Bum circa February 7, 2011</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Ricky Martin Brain Invasion Alert!! </span></strong></span></p>\r\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>As if all of this talk of bum bums, a photo of Mike Reno’s bum bum in red leather, and my reenaction of Mike Reno’s bum bum isn’t cheesy enough, there’s MORE!</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>Once I heard the bum bum buzz, I couldn\'t get this song out of my head.  The same thing happened to Kim C. (my official bum bum photographer who you KNOW is a TRUE FRIEND for humoring me.)  As you listen, simply substitute bon bon with bum bum.  Later you\'ll be cursing me for reintroducing to a song that you thought you had forgotten forever.  Hey, it\'s catchy -- have fun with it!  heh heh heh</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"480\" height=\"390\" src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/3xMHto8DiDQ\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">As if all of this talk of bum bums, a photo of Mike Reno’s bum bum in red leather, my reenaction of Mike Reno’s bum bum, and a Ricky Martin bon bon video isn’t cheesy enough, there’s MORE!</span></span></strong></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"480\" height=\"390\" src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/rutArtds6r8\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>Shake your bum bum, Mikey!  </p>\r\n','Day 134:  Shakin\' My Bum-Bum for 30+ Days','','inherit','open','open','','3886-revision-14','','','2011-02-08 20:27:07','2011-02-09 03:27:07','',3886,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/08/3886-revision-14/',0,'revision','',0),(3905,1,'2011-02-08 20:30:49','2011-02-09 03:30:49','<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Warning:  Photo of my bum bum (as well as another famous bum bum) posted below.</span></strong></p>\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n<p>You may recall that not too long ago I was <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/11/day-104-turbofire-fizzled-for-me/\" target=\"_blank\">in search of a new fitness program</a></strong> to shake things up.</p>\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n<p>It looks like I’ll accomplish this goal by shaking my booty for 30 days.  Or as Leandro calls it, my bum bum (pronounced \"boom boom\" in his adorable Brazilian accent).</p>\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n<p>May I introduce to you <strong><a href=\"http://www.beachbody.com/product/fitness_programs/brazil_butt_lift.do?gclid=CJaGhpmH-qYCFQJvbAodJRd-Cg&amp;code=SEMB_GOOGLE_BBL&amp;extcmp=14655359983&amp;ef_id=u3NNUf@mAwAARhY:20110209024454:s\" target=\"_blank\">Brazil Butt Lift</a></strong> workout sensation and sculptor of supermodels bum bums, Leandro Carvalho.</p>\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n<p>Leandro assures us that we don’t need plastic surgery to shape our bum bums to perfection.  All we need is a bit of sweat, a clean diet, 30 days, and Leandro reminding us to squeeze our bum bums in the comfort of our living rooms.</p>\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n<p>I first heard about this interestingly-titled workout through David aka Captain Adventure.  His friend who just so happens to be a real live “female in the fitness know” swears that this workout will shape your bum bum like nobody\'s business.</p>\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n<p>I heard her thoughts echoed throughout the Twitterverse, as well as<em> Glamour </em>magazine (\"Leandro is the Butt Master!\") and <em>Cosmo</em> (\"He is the tush technician!\")</p>\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\nI knew that I had to try it.  I mean, who <em>doesn\'t</em> want to achieve bum bum perfection for an upcoming swimsuit season?  (Don\'t forget -- we bare our bum bums a lot sooner than you unfortunate souls buried in sno\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n<p>Don’t worry.  I’m not going to blog about my bum bum for the next 30+ days.  I will circle back with you upon completion of the program to report the outcome.  I anticipate bootilicious results.</p>\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n<p>In the meantime, The Bum Bum Jedi (my new nickname for Leandro), asked me to take a before photo. Rarely taking myself seriously, I chose to reenact one of my favorite bum bum shots of all time.</p>\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n<p><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3889\" title=\"album-Loverboy-Get-Lucky\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/album-Loverboy-Get-Lucky-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" /><span style=\"font-size: 13.1944px;\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3890\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/P2070182-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></span></p>\n<p>Featured Left:  Mike Reno\'s bum bum circa 1981</p>\n<p>Featured Right:  Late Bloomer\'s Bum Bum circa February 7, 2011</p>\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Ricky Martin Brain Invasion Alert!! </span></strong></span></p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n<p>As if all of this talk of bum bums, a photo of Mike Reno’s bum bum in red leather, and my reenaction of Mike Reno’s bum bum isn’t cheesy enough, there’s MORE!</p>\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n<p>Once I heard the bum bum buzz, I couldn\'t get this song out of my head.  The same thing happened to Kim C. (my official bum bum photographer who you KNOW is a TRUE FRIEND for humoring me.)  As you listen, simply substitute bon bon with bum bum.  Later you\'ll be cursing me for reintroducing to a song that you thought you had forgotten forever.  Hey, it\'s catchy -- have fun with it!  heh heh heh</p>\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"480\" height=\"390\" src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/3xMHto8DiDQ\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">As if all of this talk of bum bums, a photo of Mike Reno’s bum bum in red leather, my reenaction of Mike Reno’s bum bum, and a Ricky Martin bon bon video isn’t cheesy enough, there’s MORE!</span></span></strong></p>\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"480\" height=\"390\" src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/rutArtds6r8\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n<p>Shake your bum bum, Mikey!  </p>\n','Day 134:  Shakin\' My Bum-Bum for 30+ Days','','inherit','open','open','','3886-revision-15','','','2011-02-08 20:30:49','2011-02-09 03:30:49','',3886,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/08/3886-revision-15/',0,'revision','',0),(3906,1,'2011-02-08 20:30:56','2011-02-09 03:30:56','<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Warning:  Photo of my bum bum (as well as another famous bum bum) posted below.</span></strong></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>You may recall that not too long ago I was <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/11/day-104-turbofire-fizzled-for-me/\" target=\"_blank\">in search of a new fitness program</a></strong> to shake things up.</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>It looks like I’ll accomplish this goal by shaking my booty for 30 days.  Or as Leandro calls it, my bum bum (pronounced \"boom boom\" in his adorable Brazilian accent).</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>May I introduce to you <strong><a href=\"http://www.beachbody.com/product/fitness_programs/brazil_butt_lift.do?gclid=CJaGhpmH-qYCFQJvbAodJRd-Cg&amp;code=SEMB_GOOGLE_BBL&amp;extcmp=14655359983&amp;ef_id=u3NNUf@mAwAARhY:20110209024454:s\" target=\"_blank\">Brazil Butt Lift</a></strong> workout sensation and sculptor of supermodels bum bums, Leandro Carvalho.</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>Leandro assures us that we don’t need plastic surgery to shape our bum bums to perfection.  All we need is a bit of sweat, a clean diet, 30 days, and Leandro reminding us to squeeze our bum bums in the comfort of our living rooms.</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>I first heard about this interestingly-titled workout through David aka Captain Adventure.  His friend who just so happens to be a real live “female in the fitness know” swears that this workout will shape your bum bum like nobody\'s business.</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>I heard her thoughts echoed throughout the Twitterverse, as well as<em> Glamour </em>magazine (\"Leandro is the Butt Master!\") and <em>Cosmo</em> (\"He is the tush technician!\")</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\nI knew that I had to try it.  I mean, who <em>doesn\'t</em> want to achieve bum bum perfection for an upcoming swimsuit season?  (Don\'t forget -- we bare our bum bums a lot sooner than you unfortunate souls buried in snow right now.)\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>Don’t worry.  I’m not going to blog about my bum bum for the next 30+ days.  I will circle back with you upon completion of the program to report the outcome.  I anticipate bootilicious results.</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>In the meantime, The Bum Bum Jedi (my new nickname for Leandro), asked me to take a before photo. Rarely taking myself seriously, I chose to reenact one of my favorite bum bum shots of all time.</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3889\" title=\"album-Loverboy-Get-Lucky\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/album-Loverboy-Get-Lucky-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" /><span style=\"font-size: 13.1944px;\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3890\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/P2070182-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></span></p>\r\n<p>Featured Left:  Mike Reno\'s bum bum circa 1981</p>\r\n<p>Featured Right:  Late Bloomer\'s Bum Bum circa February 7, 2011</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Ricky Martin Brain Invasion Alert!! </span></strong></span></p>\r\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>As if all of this talk of bum bums, a photo of Mike Reno’s bum bum in red leather, and my reenaction of Mike Reno’s bum bum isn’t cheesy enough, there’s MORE!</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>Once I heard the bum bum buzz, I couldn\'t get this song out of my head.  The same thing happened to Kim C. (my official bum bum photographer who you KNOW is a TRUE FRIEND for humoring me.)  As you listen, simply substitute bon bon with bum bum.  Later you\'ll be cursing me for reintroducing to a song that you thought you had forgotten forever.  Hey, it\'s catchy -- have fun with it!  heh heh heh</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"480\" height=\"390\" src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/3xMHto8DiDQ\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">As if all of this talk of bum bums, a photo of Mike Reno’s bum bum in red leather, my reenaction of Mike Reno’s bum bum, and a Ricky Martin bon bon video isn’t cheesy enough, there’s MORE!</span></span></strong></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"480\" height=\"390\" src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/rutArtds6r8\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>Shake your bum bum, Mikey!  </p>\r\n','Day 134:  Shakin\' My Bum-Bum for 30+ Days','','inherit','open','open','','3886-revision-16','','','2011-02-08 20:30:56','2011-02-09 03:30:56','',3886,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/08/3886-revision-16/',0,'revision','',0),(3907,1,'2011-02-08 20:35:09','2011-02-09 03:35:09','<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Warning:  Photo of my bum bum (as well as another famous bum bum) posted below.</span></strong></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>You may recall that not too long ago I was <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/11/day-104-turbofire-fizzled-for-me/\" target=\"_blank\">in search of a new fitness program</a></strong> to shake things up.</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>It looks like I’ll accomplish this goal by shaking my booty for 30 days.  Or as Leandro calls it, my bum bum (pronounced \"boom boom\" in his adorable Brazilian accent).</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>May I introduce to you <strong><a href=\"http://www.beachbody.com/product/fitness_programs/brazil_butt_lift.do?gclid=CJaGhpmH-qYCFQJvbAodJRd-Cg&amp;code=SEMB_GOOGLE_BBL&amp;extcmp=14655359983&amp;ef_id=u3NNUf@mAwAARhY:20110209024454:s\" target=\"_blank\">Brazil Butt Lift</a></strong> workout sensation and sculptor of supermodels bum bums, Leandro Carvalho.</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>Leandro assures us that we don’t need plastic surgery to shape our bum bums to perfection.  All we need is a bit of sweat, a clean diet, 30 days, and Leandro reminding us to squeeze our bum bums in the comfort of our living rooms.</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>I first heard about this interestingly-titled workout through David aka Captain Adventure.  His friend who just so happens to be a real live “female in the fitness know” swears that this workout will shape your bum bum like nobody\'s business.</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>I heard her thoughts echoed throughout the Twitterverse, as well as<em> Glamour </em>magazine (\"Leandro is the Butt Master!\") and <em>Cosmo</em> (\"He is the tush technician!\")</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>I knew that I had to try it.  I mean, who <em>doesn\'t</em> want to achieve bum bum perfection for an upcoming swimsuit season?  (Don\'t forget -- we bare our bum bums a lot sooner than you unfortunate souls buried in snow right now.)</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>Don’t worry.  I’m not going to blog about my bum bum for the next 30+ days.  I will circle back with you upon completion of the program to report the outcome.  I anticipate bootilicious results.</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>In the meantime, The Bum Bum Jedi (my new nickname for Leandro), asked me to take a before photo. Rarely taking myself seriously, I chose to reenact one of my favorite bum bum shots of all time.</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3889\" title=\"album-Loverboy-Get-Lucky\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/album-Loverboy-Get-Lucky-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" /><span style=\"font-size: 13.1944px;\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3890\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/P2070182-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></span></p>\r\n<p>Featured Left:  Mike Reno\'s bum bum circa 1981</p>\r\n<p>Featured Right:  Late Bloomer\'s Bum Bum circa February 7, 2011</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Ricky Martin Brain Invasion Alert!! </span></strong></span></p>\r\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>As if all of this talk of bum bums, a photo of Mike Reno’s bum bum in red leather, and my reenaction of Mike Reno’s bum bum isn’t cheesy enough, there’s MORE!</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>Once I heard the bum bum buzz, I couldn\'t get this song out of my head.  The same thing happened to Kim C. (my official bum bum photographer who you KNOW is a TRUE FRIEND for humoring me.)  As you listen, simply substitute bon bon with bum bum.  Later you\'ll be cursing me for reintroducing to a song that you thought you had forgotten forever.  Hey, it\'s catchy -- have fun with it!  heh heh heh</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"480\" height=\"390\" src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/3xMHto8DiDQ\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">As if all of this talk of bum bums, a photo of Mike Reno’s bum bum in red leather, my reenaction of Mike Reno’s bum bum, and a Ricky Martin bon bon video isn’t cheesy enough, there’s MORE!</span></span></strong></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"480\" height=\"390\" src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/rutArtds6r8\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>Shake your bum bum, Mikey!  </p>\r\n','Day 134:  Shakin\' My Bum-Bum for 30+ Days','','inherit','open','open','','3886-revision-17','','','2011-02-08 20:35:09','2011-02-09 03:35:09','',3886,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/08/3886-revision-17/',0,'revision','',0),(3908,1,'2011-02-08 20:37:03','2011-02-09 03:37:03','<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Warning:  Photo of my bum bum (as well as another famous bum bum) posted below.</span></strong></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>You may recall that not too long ago I was <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/11/day-104-turbofire-fizzled-for-me/\" target=\"_blank\">in search of a new fitness program</a></strong> to shake things up.</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>It looks like I’ll accomplish this goal by shaking my booty for 30 days.  Or as Leandro calls it, my bum bum (pronounced \"boom boom\" in his adorable Brazilian accent).</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>May I introduce to you <strong><a href=\"http://www.beachbody.com/product/fitness_programs/brazil_butt_lift.do?gclid=CJaGhpmH-qYCFQJvbAodJRd-Cg&amp;code=SEMB_GOOGLE_BBL&amp;extcmp=14655359983&amp;ef_id=u3NNUf@mAwAARhY:20110209024454:s\" target=\"_blank\">Brazil Butt Lift</a></strong> workout sensation and sculptor of supermodels bum bums, Leandro Carvalho.</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>Leandro assures us that we don’t need plastic surgery to shape our bum bums to perfection.  All we need is a bit of sweat, a clean diet, 30 days, and Leandro reminding us to squeeze our bum bums in the comfort of our living rooms.</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>I first heard about this interestingly-titled workout through David aka Captain Adventure.  His friend who just so happens to be a real live “female in the fitness know” swears that this workout will shape your bum bum like nobody\'s business.</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>I heard her thoughts echoed throughout the Twitterverse, as well as<em> Glamour </em>magazine (\"Leandro is the Butt Master!\") and <em>Cosmo</em> (\"He is the tush technician!\")</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>I knew that I had to try it.  I mean, who <em>doesn\'t</em> want to achieve bum bum perfection for an upcoming swimsuit season?  (Don\'t forget -- we Valley of the Sun dwellers bare our bum bums a lot sooner than you unfortunate souls buried in snow right now.)</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>Don’t worry.  I’m not going to blog about my bum bum for the next 30+ days.  I will circle back with you upon completion of the program to report the outcome.  I anticipate bootilicious results.</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>In the meantime, The Bum Bum Jedi (my new nickname for Leandro), asked me to take a before photo. Rarely taking myself seriously, I chose to reenact one of my favorite bum bum shots of all time.</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3889\" title=\"album-Loverboy-Get-Lucky\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/album-Loverboy-Get-Lucky-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" /><span style=\"font-size: 13.1944px;\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3890\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/P2070182-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></span></p>\r\n<p>Featured Left:  Mike Reno\'s bum bum circa 1981</p>\r\n<p>Featured Right:  Late Bloomer\'s Bum Bum circa February 7, 2011</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Ricky Martin Brain Invasion Alert!! </span></strong></span></p>\r\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>As if all of this talk of bum bums, a photo of Mike Reno’s bum bum in red leather, and my reenaction of Mike Reno’s bum bum isn’t cheesy enough, there’s MORE!</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>Once I heard the bum bum buzz, I couldn\'t get this song out of my head.  The same thing happened to Kim C. (my official bum bum photographer who you KNOW is a TRUE FRIEND for humoring me.)  As you listen, simply substitute bon bon with bum bum.  Later you\'ll be cursing me for reintroducing to a song that you thought you had forgotten forever.  Hey, it\'s catchy -- have fun with it!  heh heh heh</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"480\" height=\"390\" src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/3xMHto8DiDQ\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">As if all of this talk of bum bums, a photo of Mike Reno’s bum bum in red leather, my reenaction of Mike Reno’s bum bum, and a Ricky Martin bon bon video isn’t cheesy enough, there’s MORE!</span></span></strong></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"480\" height=\"390\" src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/rutArtds6r8\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>Shake your bum bum, Mikey!  </p>\r\n','Day 134:  Shakin\' My Bum-Bum for 30+ Days','','inherit','open','open','','3886-revision-18','','','2011-02-08 20:37:03','2011-02-09 03:37:03','',3886,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/08/3886-revision-18/',0,'revision','',0),(3909,1,'2011-02-08 20:38:33','2011-02-09 03:38:33','<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Warning:  Photo of my bum bum (as well as another famous bum bum) posted below.</span></strong></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>You may recall that not too long ago I was <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/11/day-104-turbofire-fizzled-for-me/\" target=\"_blank\">in search of a new fitness program</a></strong> to shake things up.</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>It looks like I’ll accomplish this goal by shaking my booty for 30 days.  Or as Leandro calls it, my bum bum (pronounced \"boom boom\" in his adorable Brazilian accent).</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>May I introduce to you <strong><a href=\"http://www.beachbody.com/product/fitness_programs/brazil_butt_lift.do?gclid=CJaGhpmH-qYCFQJvbAodJRd-Cg&amp;code=SEMB_GOOGLE_BBL&amp;extcmp=14655359983&amp;ef_id=u3NNUf@mAwAARhY:20110209024454:s\" target=\"_blank\">Brazil Butt Lift</a></strong> workout sensation and sculptor of supermodels bum bums, Leandro Carvalho.</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>Leandro assures us that we don’t need plastic surgery to shape our bum bums to perfection.  All we need is a bit of sweat, a clean diet, 30 days, and Leandro reminding us to squeeze our bum bums in the comfort of our living rooms.</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>I first heard about this interestingly-titled workout through David aka Captain Adventure.  His friend who just so happens to be a real live “female in the fitness know” swears that this workout will shape your bum bum like nobody\'s business.</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>I heard her thoughts echoed throughout the Twitterverse, as well as<em> Glamour </em>magazine (\"Leandro is the Butt Master!\") and <em>Cosmo</em> (\"He is the tush technician!\")</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>I knew that I had to try it.  I mean, who <em>doesn\'t</em> want to achieve bum bum perfection for an upcoming swimsuit season?  (Don\'t forget -- we Valley of the Sun dwellers bare our bum bums a lot sooner than you unfortunate souls buried in snow right now.)</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>Fret not!  I’m not going to blog about my bum bum for the next 30+ days.  I will circle back with you upon completion of the program to report the outcome.  I anticipate bumbumilicious results.</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>In the meantime, The Bum Bum Jedi (my new nickname for Leandro), asked me to take a before photo. Rarely taking myself seriously, I chose to reenact one of my favorite bum bum shots of all time.</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3889\" title=\"album-Loverboy-Get-Lucky\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/album-Loverboy-Get-Lucky-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" /><span style=\"font-size: 13.1944px;\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3890\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/P2070182-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></span></p>\r\n<p>Featured Left:  Mike Reno\'s bum bum circa 1981</p>\r\n<p>Featured Right:  Late Bloomer\'s Bum Bum circa February 7, 2011</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Ricky Martin Brain Invasion Alert!! </span></strong></span></p>\r\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>As if all of this talk of bum bums, a photo of Mike Reno’s bum bum in red leather, and my reenaction of Mike Reno’s bum bum isn’t cheesy enough, there’s MORE!</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>Once I heard the bum bum buzz, I couldn\'t get this song out of my head.  The same thing happened to Kim C. (my official bum bum photographer who you KNOW is a TRUE FRIEND for humoring me.)  As you listen, simply substitute bon bon with bum bum.  Later you\'ll be cursing me for reintroducing to a song that you thought you had forgotten forever.  Hey, it\'s catchy -- have fun with it!  heh heh heh</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"480\" height=\"390\" src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/3xMHto8DiDQ\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">As if all of this talk of bum bums, a photo of Mike Reno’s bum bum in red leather, my reenaction of Mike Reno’s bum bum, and a Ricky Martin bon bon video isn’t cheesy enough, there’s MORE!</span></span></strong></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"480\" height=\"390\" src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/rutArtds6r8\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>Shake your bum bum, Mikey!  </p>\r\n','Day 134:  Shakin\' My Bum-Bum for 30+ Days','','inherit','open','open','','3886-revision-19','','','2011-02-08 20:38:33','2011-02-09 03:38:33','',3886,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/08/3886-revision-19/',0,'revision','',0),(3910,1,'2011-02-08 20:53:48','2011-02-09 03:53:48','<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Warning:  Photo of my bum bum (as well as another famous bum bum) posted below.</span></strong></p>\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n<p>You may recall that not too long ago I was <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/11/day-104-turbofire-fizzled-for-me/\" target=\"_blank\">in search of a new fitness program</a></strong> to shake things up.</p>\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n<p>It looks like I’ll accomplish this goal by shaking my booty for 30 days.  Or as Leandro calls it, my bum bum (pronounced \"boom boom\" in his adorable Brazilian accent).</p>\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n<p>May I introduce to you <strong><a href=\"http://www.beachbody.com/product/fitness_programs/brazil_butt_lift.do?gclid=CJaGhpmH-qYCFQJvbAodJRd-Cg&amp;code=SEMB_GOOGLE_BBL&amp;extcmp=14655359983&amp;ef_id=u3NNUf@mAwAARhY:20110209024454:s\" target=\"_blank\">Brazil Butt Lift</a></strong> workout sensation and sculptor of supermodels bum bums, Leandro Carvalho.</p>\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n<p>Leandro assures us that we don’t need plastic surgery to shape our bum bums to supermodel standards.  All we need is a bit of sweat, a clean diet, 30 days, and Leandro reminding us to squeeze our bum bums in the comfort of our living rooms.</p>\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n<p>I first heard about this interestingly-titled workout through David aka Captain Adventure.  His friend who just so happens to be a real live “female in the fitness know” swears that this workout will shape your bum bum like nobody\'s business.</p>\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n<p>I heard her thoughts echoed throughout the Twitterverse, as well as<em> Glamour </em>magazine (\"Leandro is the Butt Master!\") and <em>Cosmo</em> (\"He is the tush technician!\")</p>\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n<p>I knew that I had to try it.  I mean, who <em>doesn\'t</em> want to achieve bum bum perfection for an upcoming swimsuit season?  (Don\'t forget -- we Valley of the Sun dwellers bare our bum bums a lot sooner than you unfortunate souls buried in snow right now.)</p>\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n<p>Fret not!  I’m won\'t torture you with bum bum talk for the next 30+ days.  I will circle back with you upon completion of the program to report the outcome.  I anticipate bumbumilicious results.</p>\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n<p>In the meantime, The Bum Bum Jedi (my new nickname for Leandro), asked me to take a before photo. Rarely taking myself seriously, I chose to reenact one of my favorite bum bum shots of all time.</p>\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n<p><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3889\" title=\"album-Loverboy-Get-Lucky\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/album-Loverboy-Get-Lucky-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" /><span style=\"font-size: 13.1944px;\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3890\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/P2070182-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></span></p>\n<p>Featured Left:  Mike Reno\'s bum bum circa 1981</p>\n<p>Featured Right:  Late Bloomer\'s Bum Bum circa February 7, 2011</p>\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Ricky Martin Brain Invasion Alert!! </span></strong></span></p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n<p>As if all of this talk of bum bums, a photo of Mike Reno’s bum bum in red leather, and my reenaction of Mike Reno’s bum bum isn’t cheesy enough, there’s MORE!</p>\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n<p>Once I heard the bum bum buzz, I couldn\'t get this song out of my head.  The same thing happened to Kim C. (my official bum bum photographer who you KNOW is a TRUE FRIEND for humoring me.)  As you listen, simply substitute bon bon with bum bum.  Later you\'ll be cursing me for reintroducing to a song that you thought you had forgotten forever.  Hey, it\'s catchy -- have fun with it!\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n<p> heh heh heh</p>\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"480\" height=\"390\" src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/3xMHto8DiDQ\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">As if all of this talk of bum bums, a photo of Mike Reno’s bum bum in red leather, my reenaction of Mike Reno’s bum bum, and a Ricky Martin bon bon video isn’t cheesy enough, there’s MORE!</span></span></strong></p>\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"480\" height=\"390\" src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/rutArtds6r8\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n<p>Shake your bum bum, Mikey!  </p>\n','Day 134:  Shakin\' My Bum-Bum for 30+ Days','','inherit','open','open','','3886-autosave','','','2011-02-08 20:53:48','2011-02-09 03:53:48','',3886,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/08/3886-autosave/',0,'revision','',0),(3911,1,'2011-02-08 20:42:10','2011-02-09 03:42:10','<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Warning:  Photo of my bum bum (as well as another famous bum bum) posted below.</span></strong></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>You may recall that not too long ago I was <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/11/day-104-turbofire-fizzled-for-me/\" target=\"_blank\">in search of a new fitness program</a></strong> to shake things up.</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>It looks like I’ll accomplish this goal by shaking my booty for 30 days.  Or as Leandro calls it, my bum bum (pronounced \"boom boom\" in his adorable Brazilian accent).</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>May I introduce to you <strong><a href=\"http://www.beachbody.com/product/fitness_programs/brazil_butt_lift.do?gclid=CJaGhpmH-qYCFQJvbAodJRd-Cg&amp;code=SEMB_GOOGLE_BBL&amp;extcmp=14655359983&amp;ef_id=u3NNUf@mAwAARhY:20110209024454:s\" target=\"_blank\">Brazil Butt Lift</a></strong> workout sensation and sculptor of supermodels bum bums, Leandro Carvalho.</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>Leandro assures us that we don’t need plastic surgery to shape our bum bums to perfection.  All we need is a bit of sweat, a clean diet, 30 days, and Leandro reminding us to squeeze our bum bums in the comfort of our living rooms.</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>I first heard about this interestingly-titled workout through David aka Captain Adventure.  His friend who just so happens to be a real live “female in the fitness know” swears that this workout will shape your bum bum like nobody\'s business.</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>I heard her thoughts echoed throughout the Twitterverse, as well as<em> Glamour </em>magazine (\"Leandro is the Butt Master!\") and <em>Cosmo</em> (\"He is the tush technician!\")</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>I knew that I had to try it.  I mean, who <em>doesn\'t</em> want to achieve bum bum perfection for an upcoming swimsuit season?  (Don\'t forget -- we Valley of the Sun dwellers bare our bum bums a lot sooner than you unfortunate souls buried in snow right now.)</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>Fret not!  I’m won\'t torture you with bum bum talk for the next 30+ days.  I will circle back with you upon completion of the program to report the outcome.  I anticipate bumbumilicious results.</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>In the meantime, The Bum Bum Jedi (my new nickname for Leandro), asked me to take a before photo. Rarely taking myself seriously, I chose to reenact one of my favorite bum bum shots of all time.</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3889\" title=\"album-Loverboy-Get-Lucky\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/album-Loverboy-Get-Lucky-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" /><span style=\"font-size: 13.1944px;\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3890\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/P2070182-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></span></p>\r\n<p>Featured Left:  Mike Reno\'s bum bum circa 1981</p>\r\n<p>Featured Right:  Late Bloomer\'s Bum Bum circa February 7, 2011</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Ricky Martin Brain Invasion Alert!! </span></strong></span></p>\r\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>As if all of this talk of bum bums, a photo of Mike Reno’s bum bum in red leather, and my reenaction of Mike Reno’s bum bum isn’t cheesy enough, there’s MORE!</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>Once I heard the bum bum buzz, I couldn\'t get this song out of my head.  The same thing happened to Kim C. (my official bum bum photographer who you KNOW is a TRUE FRIEND for humoring me.)  As you listen, simply substitute bon bon with bum bum.  Later you\'ll be cursing me for reintroducing to a song that you thought you had forgotten forever.  Hey, it\'s catchy -- have fun with it! <p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p> heh heh heh</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"480\" height=\"390\" src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/3xMHto8DiDQ\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">As if all of this talk of bum bums, a photo of Mike Reno’s bum bum in red leather, my reenaction of Mike Reno’s bum bum, and a Ricky Martin bon bon video isn’t cheesy enough, there’s MORE!</span></span></strong></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"480\" height=\"390\" src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/rutArtds6r8\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>Shake your bum bum, Mikey!  </p>\r\n','Day 134:  Shakin\' My Bum-Bum for 30+ Days','','inherit','open','open','','3886-revision-20','','','2011-02-08 20:42:10','2011-02-09 03:42:10','',3886,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/08/3886-revision-20/',0,'revision','',0),(3912,1,'2011-02-08 20:53:52','2011-02-09 03:53:52','<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Warning:  Photo of my bum bum (as well as another famous bum bum) posted below.</span></strong></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>You may recall that not too long ago I was <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/11/day-104-turbofire-fizzled-for-me/\" target=\"_blank\">in search of a new fitness program</a></strong> to shake things up.</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>It looks like I’ll accomplish this goal by shaking my booty for 30 days.  Or as Leandro calls it, my bum bum (pronounced \"boom boom\" in his adorable Brazilian accent).</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>May I introduce to you <strong><a href=\"http://www.beachbody.com/product/fitness_programs/brazil_butt_lift.do?gclid=CJaGhpmH-qYCFQJvbAodJRd-Cg&amp;code=SEMB_GOOGLE_BBL&amp;extcmp=14655359983&amp;ef_id=u3NNUf@mAwAARhY:20110209024454:s\" target=\"_blank\">Brazil Butt Lift</a></strong> workout sensation and sculptor of supermodels bum bums, Leandro Carvalho.</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>Leandro assures us that we don’t need plastic surgery to shape our bum bums to supermodel standards.  All we need is a bit of sweat, a clean diet, 30 days, and Leandro reminding us to squeeze our bum bums in the comfort of our living rooms.</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>I first heard about this interestingly-titled workout through David aka Captain Adventure.  His friend who just so happens to be a real live “female in the fitness know” swears that this workout will shape your bum bum like nobody\'s business.</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>I heard her thoughts echoed throughout the Twitterverse, as well as<em> Glamour </em>magazine (\"Leandro is the Butt Master!\") and <em>Cosmo</em> (\"He is the tush technician!\")</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>I knew that I had to try it.  I mean, who <em>doesn\'t</em> want to achieve bum bum perfection for an upcoming swimsuit season?  (Don\'t forget -- we Valley of the Sun dwellers bare our bum bums a lot sooner than you unfortunate souls buried in snow right now.)</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>Fret not!  I’m won\'t torture you with bum bum talk for the next 30+ days.  I will circle back with you upon completion of the program to report the outcome.  I anticipate bumbumilicious results.</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>In the meantime, The Bum Bum Jedi (my new nickname for Leandro), asked me to take a before photo. Rarely taking myself seriously, I chose to reenact one of my favorite bum bum shots of all time.</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3889\" title=\"album-Loverboy-Get-Lucky\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/album-Loverboy-Get-Lucky-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" /><span style=\"font-size: 13.1944px;\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3890\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/P2070182-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></span></p>\r\n<p>Featured Left:  Mike Reno\'s bum bum circa 1981</p>\r\n<p>Featured Right:  Late Bloomer\'s Bum Bum circa February 7, 2011</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Ricky Martin Brain Invasion Alert!! </span></strong></span></p>\r\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>As if all of this talk of bum bums, a photo of Mike Reno’s bum bum in red leather, and my reenaction of Mike Reno’s bum bum isn’t cheesy enough, there’s MORE!</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>Once I heard the bum bum buzz, I couldn\'t get this song out of my head.  The same thing happened to Kim C. (my official bum bum photographer who you KNOW is a TRUE FRIEND for humoring me.)  As you listen, simply substitute bon bon with bum bum.  Later you\'ll be cursing me for reintroducing to a song that you thought you had forgotten forever.  Hey, it\'s catchy -- have fun with it!\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p> heh heh heh</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"480\" height=\"390\" src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/3xMHto8DiDQ\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">As if all of this talk of bum bums, a photo of Mike Reno’s bum bum in red leather, my reenaction of Mike Reno’s bum bum, and a Ricky Martin bon bon video isn’t cheesy enough, there’s MORE!</span></span></strong></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"480\" height=\"390\" src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/rutArtds6r8\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>Shake your bum bum, Mikey!  </p>\r\n','Day 134:  Shakin\' My Bum-Bum for 30+ Days','','inherit','open','open','','3886-revision-21','','','2011-02-08 20:53:52','2011-02-09 03:53:52','',3886,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/08/3886-revision-21/',0,'revision','',0),(3913,1,'2011-02-08 20:58:14','2011-02-09 03:58:14','<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Warning:  Photo of my bum bum (as well as another famous bum bum) posted below.</span></strong></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>You may recall that not too long ago I was <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/11/day-104-turbofire-fizzled-for-me/\" target=\"_blank\">in search of a new fitness program</a></strong> to shake things up.</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>It looks like I’ll accomplish this goal by shaking my booty for 30 days.  Or as Leandro calls it, my bum bum (pronounced \"boom boom\" in his adorable Brazilian accent).</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>May I introduce to you <strong><a href=\"http://www.beachbody.com/product/fitness_programs/brazil_butt_lift.do?gclid=CJaGhpmH-qYCFQJvbAodJRd-Cg&amp;code=SEMB_GOOGLE_BBL&amp;extcmp=14655359983&amp;ef_id=u3NNUf@mAwAARhY:20110209024454:s\" target=\"_blank\">Brazil Butt Lift</a></strong> workout sensation and sculptor of supermodels bum bums, Leandro Carvalho.</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>Leandro assures us that we don’t need plastic surgery to shape our bum bums to supermodel standards.  All we need is a bit of sweat, a clean diet, 30 days, and Leandro reminding us to squeeze our bum bums in the comfort of our living rooms.</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>I first heard about this interestingly-titled workout through David aka Captain Adventure.  His friend who just so happens to be a real live “female in the fitness know” swears that this workout will shape your bum bum like nobody\'s business.</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>I heard her thoughts echoed throughout the Twitterverse, as well as<em> Glamour </em>magazine (\"Leandro is the Butt Master!\") and <em>Cosmo</em> (\"He is the tush technician!\")</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>I knew that I had to try it.  I mean, who <em>doesn\'t</em> want to achieve bum bum perfection for an upcoming swimsuit season?  (Don\'t forget -- we Valley of the Sun dwellers bare our bum bums a lot sooner than you unfortunate souls buried in snow right now.)</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>Fret not!  I’m won\'t torture you with bum bum talk for the next 30+ days.  I will circle back with you upon completion of the program to report the outcome.  I anticipate bumbumilicious results.</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>In the meantime, The Bum Bum Jedi (my new nickname for Leandro), asked me to take a before photo. Rarely taking myself seriously, I chose to reenact one of my favorite bum bum shots of all time.</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3889\" title=\"album-Loverboy-Get-Lucky\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/album-Loverboy-Get-Lucky-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" /><span style=\"font-size: 13.1944px;\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3890\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/P2070182-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></span></p>\r\n<p>Featured Left:  Mike Reno\'s bum bum circa 1981</p>\r\n<p>Featured Right:  Late Bloomer\'s Bum Bum circa February 7, 2011</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Ricky Martin Brain Invasion Alert!! </span></strong></span></p>\r\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>As if all of this talk of bum bums, a photo of Mike Reno’s bum bum in red leather, and my reenaction of Mike Reno’s bum bum isn’t cheesy enough, there’s MORE!</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>Once I heard the bum bum buzz, I couldn\'t get the following song out of my head.  The same thing happened to Kim C. (my official bum bum photographer who you KNOW is a TRUE FRIEND for humoring me.)  As you listen, simply substitute bon bon with bum bum.  Later you\'ll be cursing me for reintroducing a song that you thought you had forgotten forever.  Hey, it\'s catchy -- have fun with it!</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p> heh heh heh</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"480\" height=\"390\" src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/3xMHto8DiDQ\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">As if all of this talk of bum bums, a photo of Mike Reno’s bum bum in red leather, my reenaction of Mike Reno’s bum bum, and a Ricky Martin bon bon video isn’t cheesy enough, there’s MORE!</span></span></strong></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"480\" height=\"390\" src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/rutArtds6r8\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>Shake your bum bum, Mikey!  </p>\r\n','Day 134:  Shakin\' My Bum-Bum for 30+ Days','','inherit','open','open','','3886-revision-22','','','2011-02-08 20:58:14','2011-02-09 03:58:14','',3886,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/08/3886-revision-22/',0,'revision','',0),(3914,1,'2011-02-08 20:59:39','2011-02-09 03:59:39','<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Warning:  Photo of my bum bum (as well as another famous bum bum) posted below.</span></strong></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>You may recall that not too long ago I was <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/11/day-104-turbofire-fizzled-for-me/\" target=\"_blank\">in search of a new fitness program</a></strong> to shake things up.</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>It looks like I’ll accomplish this goal by shaking my booty for 30 days.  Or as Leandro calls it, my bum bum (pronounced \"boom boom\" in his adorable Brazilian accent).</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>May I introduce to you <strong><a href=\"http://www.beachbody.com/product/fitness_programs/brazil_butt_lift.do?gclid=CJaGhpmH-qYCFQJvbAodJRd-Cg&amp;code=SEMB_GOOGLE_BBL&amp;extcmp=14655359983&amp;ef_id=u3NNUf@mAwAARhY:20110209024454:s\" target=\"_blank\">Brazil Butt Lift</a></strong> workout sensation and sculptor of supermodels bum bums, Leandro Carvalho.</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>Leandro assures us that we don’t need plastic surgery to shape our bum bums to supermodel standards.  All we need is a bit of sweat, a clean diet, 30 days, and Leandro reminding us to squeeze our bum bums in the comfort of our living rooms.</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>I first heard about this interestingly-titled workout through David aka Captain Adventure.  His friend who just so happens to be a real live “female in the fitness know” swears that this workout will shape your bum bum like nobody\'s business.</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>I heard her thoughts echoed throughout the Twitterverse, as well as<em> Glamour </em>magazine (\"Leandro is the Butt Master!\") and <em>Cosmo</em> (\"He is the tush technician!\")</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>I knew that I had to try it.  I mean, who <em>doesn\'t</em> want to achieve bum bum perfection for an upcoming swimsuit season?  (Don\'t forget -- we Valley of the Sun dwellers bare our bum bums a lot sooner than you unfortunate souls buried in snow right now.)</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>Fret not!  I’m won\'t torture you with bum bum talk for the next 30+ days.  I will circle back with you upon completion of the program to report the outcome.  I anticipate bumbumilicious results.</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>In the meantime, The Bum Bum Jedi (my new nickname for Leandro), asked me to take a before photo. Rarely taking myself seriously, I chose to reenact one of my favorite bum bum shots of all time.</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3889\" title=\"album-Loverboy-Get-Lucky\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/album-Loverboy-Get-Lucky-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" /><span style=\"font-size: 13.1944px;\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3890\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/P2070182-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></span></p>\r\n<p>Featured Left:  Mike Reno\'s bum bum circa 1981</p>\r\n<p>Featured Right:  Late Bloomer\'s Bum Bum circa February 7, 2011</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Ricky Martin Brain Invasion Alert!! </span></strong></span></p>\r\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>As if all of this talk of bum bums, a photo of Mike Reno’s bum bum in red leather, and my reenaction of Mike Reno’s bum bum isn’t cheesy enough, there’s MORE!</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>Once I heard the bum bum buzz, I couldn\'t get the following song out of my head.  The same thing happened to Kim C. (my official bum bum photographer who you KNOW is a TRUE FRIEND for humoring me.)  As you listen, simply substitute bon bon with bum bum.  Later you\'ll be cursing me for reintroducing a song that you thought you had forgotten forever.  Hey, it\'s catchy -- have fun with it!</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>(heh heh heh)</p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"480\" height=\"390\" src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/3xMHto8DiDQ\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">As if all of this talk of bum bums, a photo of Mike Reno’s bum bum in red leather, my reenaction of Mike Reno’s bum bum, and a Ricky Martin bon bon video isn’t cheesy enough, there’s MORE!</span></span></strong></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"480\" height=\"390\" src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/rutArtds6r8\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n<p>Shake your bum bum, Mikey!  </p>\r\n','Day 134:  Shakin\' My Bum-Bum for 30+ Days','','inherit','open','open','','3886-revision-23','','','2011-02-08 20:59:39','2011-02-09 03:59:39','',3886,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/08/3886-revision-23/',0,'revision','',0),(3915,1,'2011-02-10 01:11:31','2011-02-10 08:11:31','<p><a href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/bingramos/119608010/sizes/z/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3925\" title=\"119608010_bb33bad0ca_z\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/119608010_bb33bad0ca_z-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>Once upon a time not so long ago, I churned out a few books.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Naturally, two are children\'s picture books inspired by my students from my teaching days.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>One showcases my signature \"technique\" that I developed in the classroom to calm the unruly masses. (Schools and parents should be knocking down my door for this one.)</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>The last one spoofs my foray into Internet dating which wasn\'t funny at the time but is a hoot-a-minute in this book.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\">ALL single women contemplating Internet dating should consult me IMMEDIATELY. </span></span></strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>For those of you who haven\'t written a book before, here\'s a rundown of the artistic process:</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>The muse strikes!  Hallelujah!  The heavens open and the angels sing!</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>You lock yourself up in your house (or an indie coffeehouse) and write, write, write in a flurry of creativity.  Your heart races from<span style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\"> too many shots of espresso</span> the excitement of your new project.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>You pour your heart and soul into your manuscript.  Time stands still.  You forget to eat. Shower? Who needs a shower?</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Your dog reminds you that you might be in grungy starving artist mode, but s/he needs food, exercise, and attention.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Your friends and family humor you by \"proofing\" your work.  </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\">Everyone thinks you are destined to be a Real Writer.</span></span></strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>You are ready to enlist the expertise of a literary agent.  You study many books and websites to educate yourself on how to do this right.  You have one shot, and you better make it your best.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>You draft a query letter to capture the agent\'s attention and imagination.  You send it off and...</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Crickets.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Weeks later, you may receive a thank-you-but-no-thank-you form letter.  If you\'re lucky, you may receive the kinder, gentler rejection with a personalized note.  But most of the time it\'s...</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Crickets.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>When you are a former drama dork like me, you are used to rejection from auditions.  You don\'t take rejection personally.  Your work is simply not what they are looking for at this time.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Now, if I could only apply this thick skin when it comes to men.  But I digress...</span></span></strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I\'ve received only 15 - 20 agent rejections in my day, so no big whoop.  The dreamer in me will always try again.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Which is exactly what I did on Day 135.  This time, I sent an \"exclusive submission\" which means that I receive \"priority review\".</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\">Are you there, Literary Agent?  It\'s me, Michelle.</span></span></strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I can\'t think of anyone more qualified to write children\'s books than someone who spent 16 years of her blood, sweat and tears with thousands of your \"target market\".</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>And I know you don\'t have time or money to market my book, so let me help you out there, too.  For the last 12 years of my teaching career, I literally sang for my supper.  Schools and parents paid me very well to assume the role of The Second Coming of Mary Poppins.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">So, yes, I can lead one </span></strong></span><em><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">hell </span></strong></span></em><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">of an assembly and sell a</span></strong></span><em><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\"> sh**load</span></strong></span></em><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\"> of books. </span></strong></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>(I promise not to cuss once in the confines of the school building.)</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>What do you say, Literary Agent?  Are you ready to give this Late Bloomer a chance?</p>','Day 135:  Are You There, Literary Agent?  It\'s Me, Michelle.','','publish','open','open','','day-135-are-you-there-literary-agent-its-me-michelle','','','2011-02-09 21:27:55','2011-02-10 04:27:55','',0,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?p=3915',0,'post','',6),(3916,1,'2011-02-09 18:47:39','2011-02-10 01:47:39','','Day 135:  Submiss','','inherit','open','open','','3915-revision','','','2011-02-09 18:47:39','2011-02-10 01:47:39','',3915,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/09/3915-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(3917,1,'2011-02-09 20:18:06','2011-02-10 03:18:06','<p>Once upon a time not so long ago, I churned out a few books.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Naturally, two are children\'s picture books inspired by my students from my teaching days.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>One showcases my signature \"technique\" that I developed in the classroom to calm the unruly masses.  (Schools and parents should be knocking down my door for this one.)</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>The last one spoofs my foray into Internet dating which wasn\'t funny at the time but is a hoot-a-minute in this book.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\">ALL single women contemplating Internet dating should consult me IMMEDIATELY. </span></span></strong></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>For those of you who haven\'t written a book before, here\'s a rundown of the artistic process:</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>The muse strikes!  Hallelujah!  The heavens open and the angels sing!</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>You lock yourself up in your house (or an indie coffeehouse) and write, write, write in a flurry of creativity.  Your heart races from too many shots of espresso the excitement of</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Your friends and family humor you by \"proofing\" your work.  Everyone thinks you are destined to be a Real Writer.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>You are ready to enlist the expertise of a literary agent.  You study many books and websites to educate yourself on how to do this right.  You have one shot, and you better make it your best.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>You draft a query letter to capture the agent\'s attention and imagination.  You send it off and...</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Crickets.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Weeks later, you may receive a thank-you-but-no-thank-you form letter.  If you\'re lucky, you may receive the kinder, gentler rejection with a personalized note.  But most of the time it\'s...</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Crickets.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>When you\'re a former drama dork like me, you\'re used to rejection from auditions.  You don\'t take rejection personally.  Your work is simply not what they are looking for at this time.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Now, if I could only apply this thick skin when it comes to men.  But I digress...</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I\'ve received only 10 - 15 agent rejections in my day, so no big whoop.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>the next day i read this which made me laugh my bum bum in training off</p>','Day 135:  Are You There, Literary Agent?  It\'s Me, Michelle.  ','','inherit','open','open','','3915-revision-2','','','2011-02-09 20:18:06','2011-02-10 03:18:06','',3915,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/09/3915-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(3918,1,'2011-02-09 20:29:00','2011-02-10 03:29:00','<p>Once upon a time not so long ago, I churned out a few books.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Naturally, two are children\'s picture books inspired by my students from my teaching days.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>One showcases my signature \"technique\" that I developed in the classroom to calm the unruly masses.  (Schools and parents should be knocking down my door for this one.)</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>The last one spoofs my foray into Internet dating which wasn\'t funny at the time but is a hoot-a-minute in this book.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\">ALL single women contemplating Internet dating should consult me IMMEDIATELY. </span></span></strong></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>For those of you who haven\'t written a book before, here\'s a rundown of the artistic process:</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>The muse strikes!  Hallelujah!  The heavens open and the angels sing!</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>You lock yourself up in your house (or an indie coffeehouse) and write, write, write in a flurry of creativity.  Your heart races from too many shots of espresso the excitement of</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Your friends and family humor you by \"proofing\" your work.  Everyone thinks you are destined to be a Real Writer.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>You are ready to enlist the expertise of a literary agent.  You study many books and websites to educate yourself on how to do this right.  You have one shot, and you better make it your best.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>You draft a query letter to capture the agent\'s attention and imagination.  You send it off and...</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Crickets.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Weeks later, you may receive a thank-you-but-no-thank-you form letter.  If you\'re lucky, you may receive the kinder, gentler rejection with a personalized note.  But most of the time it\'s...</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Crickets.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>When you\'re a former drama dork like me, you\'re used to rejection from auditions.  You don\'t take rejection personally.  Your work is simply not what they are looking for at this time.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Now, if I could only apply this thick skin when it comes to men.  But I digress...</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I\'ve received only 15 - 20 agent rejections in my day, so no big whoop.  The dreamer in me will always try again.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Which is exactly what I did on Day 135.  This time, I sent an \"exclusive submission\" which means that I receive \"priority review\".</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Are you there, Literary Agent?  It\'s me, Michelle.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I can\'t think of anyone more qualified to write children\'s books than someone who spent 16 years of blood, sweat and tears with thousands of your \"target market\".</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>And I know you don\'t have time or money to market my book, so let me help you out there, too.  For the last 12 years of my teaching career, I literally sang for my supper.  Schools and parents paid me very well to assume the role as The Second Coming of Mary Poppins.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>So, yes, I can lead one <em>hell </em>of an assembly and sell a<em> sh**load</em> of books.  (I promise not to cuss once in the school building. )</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>What do you</p>','Day 135:  Are You There, Literary Agent?  It\'s Me, Michelle.  ','','inherit','open','open','','3915-revision-3','','','2011-02-09 20:29:00','2011-02-10 03:29:00','',3915,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/09/3915-revision-3/',0,'revision','',0),(3919,1,'2011-02-09 20:37:47','2011-02-10 03:37:47','<p>Once upon a time not so long ago, I churned out a few books.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Naturally, two are children\'s picture books inspired by my students from my teaching days.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>One showcases my signature \"technique\" that I developed in the classroom to calm the unruly masses.  (Schools and parents should be knocking down my door for this one.)</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>The last one spoofs my foray into Internet dating which wasn\'t funny at the time but is a hoot-a-minute in this book.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\">ALL single women contemplating Internet dating should consult me IMMEDIATELY. </span></span></strong></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>For those of you who haven\'t written a book before, here\'s a rundown of the artistic process:</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>The muse strikes!  Hallelujah!  The heavens open and the angels sing!</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>You lock yourself up in your house (or an indie coffeehouse) and write, write, write in a flurry of creativity.  Your heart races from too many shots of espresso the excitement of your new project.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>You pour your heart and soul into your manuscript.  Time stands still.  You forget to eat.  Shower?  Who needs a shower?</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Your dog reminds you that you might be in grungy starving artist mode, but s/he needs food, exercise, and attention.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Your friends and family humor you by \"proofing\" your work.  Everyone thinks you are destined to be a Real Writer.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>You are ready to enlist the expertise of a literary agent.  You study many books and websites to educate yourself on how to do this right.  You have one shot, and you better make it your best.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>You draft a query letter to capture the agent\'s attention and imagination.  You send it off and...</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Crickets.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Weeks later, you may receive a thank-you-but-no-thank-you form letter.  If you\'re lucky, you may receive the kinder, gentler rejection with a personalized note.  But most of the time it\'s...</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Crickets.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>When you are a former drama dork like me, you are used to rejection from auditions.  You don\'t take rejection personally.  Your work is simply not what they are looking for at this time.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Now, if I could only apply this thick skin when it comes to men.  But I digress...</span></span></strong></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I\'ve received only 15 - 20 agent rejections in my day, so no big whoop.  The dreamer in me will always try again.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Which is exactly what I did on Day 135.  This time, I sent an \"exclusive submission\" which means that I receive \"priority review\".</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\">Are you there, Literary Agent?  It\'s me, Michelle.</span></span></strong></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I can\'t think of anyone more qualified to write children\'s books than someone who spent 16 years of her blood, sweat and tears with thousands of your \"target market\".</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>And I know you don\'t have time or money to market my book, so let me help you out there, too.  For the last 12 years of my teaching career, I literally sang for my supper.  Schools and parents paid me very well to assume the role of The Second Coming of Mary Poppins.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>So, yes, I can lead one </strong></span><em><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>hell </strong></span></em><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>of an assembly and sell a</strong></span><em><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong> sh**load</strong></span></em><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong> of books.  (I promise not to cuss once in the confines of the school building. )</strong></span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>What do you say, Literary Agent?  Are you ready to give this Late Bloomer a chance?</p>','Day 135:  Are You There, Literary Agent?  It\'s Me, Michelle.  ','','inherit','open','open','','3915-revision-4','','','2011-02-09 20:37:47','2011-02-10 03:37:47','',3915,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/09/3915-revision-4/',0,'revision','',0),(3923,1,'2011-02-09 20:43:52','2011-02-10 03:43:52','<p>Once upon a time not so long ago, I churned out a few books.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Naturally, two are children\'s picture books inspired by my students from my teaching days.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>One showcases my signature \"technique\" that I developed in the classroom to calm the unruly masses.  (Schools and parents should be knocking down my door for this one.)</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>The last one spoofs my foray into Internet dating which wasn\'t funny at the time but is a hoot-a-minute in this book.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\">ALL single women contemplating Internet dating should consult me IMMEDIATELY. </span></span></strong></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>For those of you who haven\'t written a book before, here\'s a rundown of the artistic process:</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>The muse strikes!  Hallelujah!  The heavens open and the angels sing!</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>You lock yourself up in your house (or an indie coffeehouse) and write, write, write in a flurry of creativity.  Your heart races from too many shots of espresso the excitement of your new project.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>You pour your heart and soul into your manuscript.  Time stands still.  You forget to eat. Shower?  Who needs a shower?</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Your dog reminds you that you might be in grungy starving artist mode, but s/he needs food, exercise, and attention.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Your friends and family humor you by \"proofing\" your work.  Everyone thinks you are destined to be a Real Writer.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>You are ready to enlist the expertise of a literary agent.  You study many books and websites to educate yourself on how to do this right.  You have one shot, and you better make it your best.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>You draft a query letter to capture the agent\'s attention and imagination.  You send it off and...</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Crickets.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Weeks later, you may receive a thank-you-but-no-thank-you form letter.  If you\'re lucky, you may receive the kinder, gentler rejection with a personalized note.  But most of the time it\'s...</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Crickets.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>When you are a former drama dork like me, you are used to rejection from auditions.  You don\'t take rejection personally.  Your work is simply not what they are looking for at this time.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Now, if I could only apply this thick skin when it comes to men.  But I digress...</span></span></strong></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I\'ve received only 15 - 20 agent rejections in my day, so no big whoop.  The dreamer in me will always try again.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Which is exactly what I did on Day 135.  This time, I sent an \"exclusive submission\" which means that I receive \"priority review\".</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\">Are you there, Literary Agent?  It\'s me, Michelle.</span></span></strong></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I can\'t think of anyone more qualified to write children\'s books than someone who spent 16 years of her blood, sweat and tears with thousands of your \"target market\".</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>And I know you don\'t have time or money to market my book, so let me help you out there, too.  For the last 12 years of my teaching career, I literally sang for my supper.  Schools and parents paid me very well to assume the role of The Second Coming of Mary Poppins.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">So, yes, I can lead one </span></strong></span><em><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">hell </span></strong></span></em><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">of an assembly and sell a</span></strong></span><em><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\"> sh**load</span></strong></span></em><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\"> of books. </span></strong></span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 13.1944px;\">W(I promise not to cuss once n the confines of the hat do you say, Literary Agent?  Are you ready to give this Late Bloomer a chance?</span></p>','Day 135:  Are You There, Literary Agent?  It\'s Me, Michelle.  ','','inherit','open','open','','3915-revision-8','','','2011-02-09 20:43:52','2011-02-10 03:43:52','',3915,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/09/3915-revision-8/',0,'revision','',0),(3920,1,'2011-02-09 20:39:14','2011-02-10 03:39:14','<p>Once upon a time not so long ago, I churned out a few books.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Naturally, two are children\'s picture books inspired by my students from my teaching days.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>One showcases my signature \"technique\" that I developed in the classroom to calm the unruly masses.  (Schools and parents should be knocking down my door for this one.)</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>The last one spoofs my foray into Internet dating which wasn\'t funny at the time but is a hoot-a-minute in this book.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\">ALL single women contemplating Internet dating should consult me IMMEDIATELY. </span></span></strong></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>For those of you who haven\'t written a book before, here\'s a rundown of the artistic process:</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>The muse strikes!  Hallelujah!  The heavens open and the angels sing!</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>You lock yourself up in your house (or an indie coffeehouse) and write, write, write in a flurry of creativity.  Your heart races from too many shots of espresso the excitement of your new project.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>You pour your heart and soul into your manuscript.  Time stands still.  You forget to eat.  Shower?  Who needs a shower?</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Your dog reminds you that you might be in grungy starving artist mode, but s/he needs food, exercise, and attention.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Your friends and family humor you by \"proofing\" your work.  Everyone thinks you are destined to be a Real Writer.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>You are ready to enlist the expertise of a literary agent.  You study many books and websites to educate yourself on how to do this right.  You have one shot, and you better make it your best.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>You draft a query letter to capture the agent\'s attention and imagination.  You send it off and...</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Crickets.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Weeks later, you may receive a thank-you-but-no-thank-you form letter.  If you\'re lucky, you may receive the kinder, gentler rejection with a personalized note.  But most of the time it\'s...</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Crickets.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>When you are a former drama dork like me, you are used to rejection from auditions.  You don\'t take rejection personally.  Your work is simply not what they are looking for at this time.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Now, if I could only apply this thick skin when it comes to men.  But I digress...</span></span></strong></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I\'ve received only 15 - 20 agent rejections in my day, so no big whoop.  The dreamer in me will always try again.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Which is exactly what I did on Day 135.  This time, I sent an \"exclusive submission\" which means that I receive \"priority review\".</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\">Are you there, Literary Agent?  It\'s me, Michelle.</span></span></strong></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I can\'t think of anyone more qualified to write children\'s books than someone who spent 16 years of her blood, sweat and tears with thousands of your \"target market\".</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>And I know you don\'t have time or money to market my book, so let me help you out there, too.  For the last 12 years of my teaching career, I literally sang for my supper.  Schools and parents paid me very well to assume the role of The Second Coming of Mary Poppins.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">So, yes, I can lead one </span></strong></span><em><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">hell </span></strong></span></em><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">of an assembly and sell a</span></strong></span><em><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\"> sh**load</span></strong></span></em><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\"> of books. </span></strong></span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">(I promise not to cuss once in the confines of the school building. )</span></strong></span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>What do you say, Literary Agent?  Are you ready to give this Late Bloomer a chance?</p>','Day 135:  Are You There, Literary Agent?  It\'s Me, Michelle.  ','','inherit','open','open','','3915-revision-5','','','2011-02-09 20:39:14','2011-02-10 03:39:14','',3915,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/09/3915-revision-5/',0,'revision','',0),(3921,1,'2011-02-09 20:39:28','2011-02-10 03:39:28','<p>Once upon a time not so long ago, I churned out a few books.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Naturally, two are children\'s picture books inspired by my students from my teaching days.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>One showcases my signature \"technique\" that I developed in the classroom to calm the unruly masses.  (Schools and parents should be knocking down my door for this one.)</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>The last one spoofs my foray into Internet dating which wasn\'t funny at the time but is a hoot-a-minute in this book.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\">ALL single women contemplating Internet dating should consult me IMMEDIATELY. </span></span></strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>For those of you who haven\'t written a book before, here\'s a rundown of the artistic process:</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>The muse strikes!  Hallelujah!  The heavens open and the angels sing!</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>You lock yourself up in your house (or an indie coffeehouse) and write, write, write in a flurry of creativity.  Your heart races from too many shots of espresso the excitement of your new project.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>You pour your heart and soul into your manuscript.  Time stands still.  You forget to eat.  Shower?  Who needs a shower?</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Your dog reminds you that you might be in grungy starving artist mode, but s/he needs food, exercise, and attention.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Your friends and family humor you by \"proofing\" your work.  Everyone thinks you are destined to be a Real Writer.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>You are ready to enlist the expertise of a literary agent.  You study many books and websites to educate yourself on how to do this right.  You have one shot, and you better make it your best.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>You draft a query letter to capture the agent\'s attention and imagination.  You send it off and...</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Crickets.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Weeks later, you may receive a thank-you-but-no-thank-you form letter.  If you\'re lucky, you may receive the kinder, gentler rejection with a personalized note.  But most of the time it\'s...</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Crickets.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>When you are a former drama dork like me, you are used to rejection from auditions.  You don\'t take rejection personally.  Your work is simply not what they are looking for at this time.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Now, if I could only apply this thick skin when it comes to men.  But I digress...</span></span></strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I\'ve received only 15 - 20 agent rejections in my day, so no big whoop.  The dreamer in me will always try again.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Which is exactly what I did on Day 135.  This time, I sent an \"exclusive submission\" which means that I receive \"priority review\".</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\">Are you there, Literary Agent?  It\'s me, Michelle.</span></span></strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I can\'t think of anyone more qualified to write children\'s books than someone who spent 16 years of her blood, sweat and tears with thousands of your \"target market\".</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>And I know you don\'t have time or money to market my book, so let me help you out there, too.  For the last 12 years of my teaching career, I literally sang for my supper.  Schools and parents paid me very well to assume the role of The Second Coming of Mary Poppins.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">So, yes, I can lead one </span></strong></span><em><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">hell </span></strong></span></em><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">of an assembly and sell a</span></strong></span><em><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\"> sh**load</span></strong></span></em><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\"> of books. </span></strong></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">(I promise not to cuss once in the confines of the school building. )</span></strong></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>What do you say, Literary Agent?  Are you ready to give this Late Bloomer a chance?</p>','Day 135:  Are You There, Literary Agent?  It\'s Me, Michelle.  ','','inherit','open','open','','3915-revision-6','','','2011-02-09 20:39:28','2011-02-10 03:39:28','',3915,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/09/3915-revision-6/',0,'revision','',0),(3922,1,'2011-02-09 20:40:13','2011-02-10 03:40:13','<p>Once upon a time not so long ago, I churned out a few books.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Naturally, two are children\'s picture books inspired by my students from my teaching days.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>One showcases my signature \"technique\" that I developed in the classroom to calm the unruly masses.  (Schools and parents should be knocking down my door for this one.)</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>The last one spoofs my foray into Internet dating which wasn\'t funny at the time but is a hoot-a-minute in this book.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\">ALL single women contemplating Internet dating should consult me IMMEDIATELY. </span></span></strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>For those of you who haven\'t written a book before, here\'s a rundown of the artistic process:</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>The muse strikes!  Hallelujah!  The heavens open and the angels sing!</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>You lock yourself up in your house (or an indie coffeehouse) and write, write, write in a flurry of creativity.  Your heart races from too many shots of espresso the excitement of your new project.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>You pour your heart and soul into your manuscript.  Time stands still.  You forget to eat.  Shower?  Who needs a shower?</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Your dog reminds you that you might be in grungy starving artist mode, but s/he needs food, exercise, and attention.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Your friends and family humor you by \"proofing\" your work.  Everyone thinks you are destined to be a Real Writer.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>You are ready to enlist the expertise of a literary agent.  You study many books and websites to educate yourself on how to do this right.  You have one shot, and you better make it your best.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>You draft a query letter to capture the agent\'s attention and imagination.  You send it off and...</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Crickets.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Weeks later, you may receive a thank-you-but-no-thank-you form letter.  If you\'re lucky, you may receive the kinder, gentler rejection with a personalized note.  But most of the time it\'s...</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Crickets.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>When you are a former drama dork like me, you are used to rejection from auditions.  You don\'t take rejection personally.  Your work is simply not what they are looking for at this time.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Now, if I could only apply this thick skin when it comes to men.  But I digress...</span></span></strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I\'ve received only 15 - 20 agent rejections in my day, so no big whoop.  The dreamer in me will always try again.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Which is exactly what I did on Day 135.  This time, I sent an \"exclusive submission\" which means that I receive \"priority review\".</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\">Are you there, Literary Agent?  It\'s me, Michelle.</span></span></strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I can\'t think of anyone more qualified to write children\'s books than someone who spent 16 years of her blood, sweat and tears with thousands of your \"target market\".</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>And I know you don\'t have time or money to market my book, so let me help you out there, too.  For the last 12 years of my teaching career, I literally sang for my supper.  Schools and parents paid me very well to assume the role of The Second Coming of Mary Poppins.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">So, yes, I can lead one </span></strong></span><em><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">hell </span></strong></span></em><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">of an assembly and sell a</span></strong></span><em><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\"> sh**load</span></strong></span></em><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\"> of books. </span></strong></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">(I promise not to cuss once in the confines of the school building. )</span></strong></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>What do you say, Literary Agent?  Are you ready to give this Late Bloomer a chance?</p>','Day 135:  Are You There, Literary Agent?  It\'s Me, Michelle.  ','','inherit','open','open','','3915-revision-7','','','2011-02-09 20:40:13','2011-02-10 03:40:13','',3915,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/09/3915-revision-7/',0,'revision','',0),(3924,1,'2011-02-09 20:53:11','2011-02-10 03:53:11','','cover page adventures','','inherit','open','open','','cover-page-adventures','','','2011-02-09 20:53:11','2011-02-10 03:53:11','',3915,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/cover-page-adventures.doc',0,'attachment','application/msword',0),(3925,1,'2011-02-09 21:06:06','2011-02-10 04:06:06','','119608010_bb33bad0ca_z','','inherit','open','open','','119608010_bb33bad0ca_z','','','2011-02-09 21:06:06','2011-02-10 04:06:06','',3915,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/119608010_bb33bad0ca_z.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(3926,1,'2011-02-09 20:44:36','2011-02-10 03:44:36','<p>Once upon a time not so long ago, I churned out a few books.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Naturally, two are children\'s picture books inspired by my students from my teaching days.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>One showcases my signature \"technique\" that I developed in the classroom to calm the unruly masses.  (Schools and parents should be knocking down my door for this one.)</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>The last one spoofs my foray into Internet dating which wasn\'t funny at the time but is a hoot-a-minute in this book.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\">ALL single women contemplating Internet dating should consult me IMMEDIATELY. </span></span></strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>For those of you who haven\'t written a book before, here\'s a rundown of the artistic process:</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>The muse strikes!  Hallelujah!  The heavens open and the angels sing!</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>You lock yourself up in your house (or an indie coffeehouse) and write, write, write in a flurry of creativity.  Your heart races from too many shots of espresso the excitement of your new project.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>You pour your heart and soul into your manuscript.  Time stands still.  You forget to eat. Shower?  Who needs a shower?</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Your dog reminds you that you might be in grungy starving artist mode, but s/he needs food, exercise, and attention.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Your friends and family humor you by \"proofing\" your work.  Everyone thinks you are destined to be a Real Writer.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>You are ready to enlist the expertise of a literary agent.  You study many books and websites to educate yourself on how to do this right.  You have one shot, and you better make it your best.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>You draft a query letter to capture the agent\'s attention and imagination.  You send it off and...</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Crickets.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Weeks later, you may receive a thank-you-but-no-thank-you form letter.  If you\'re lucky, you may receive the kinder, gentler rejection with a personalized note.  But most of the time it\'s...</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Crickets.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>When you are a former drama dork like me, you are used to rejection from auditions.  You don\'t take rejection personally.  Your work is simply not what they are looking for at this time.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Now, if I could only apply this thick skin when it comes to men.  But I digress...</span></span></strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I\'ve received only 15 - 20 agent rejections in my day, so no big whoop.  The dreamer in me will always try again.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Which is exactly what I did on Day 135.  This time, I sent an \"exclusive submission\" which means that I receive \"priority review\".</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\">Are you there, Literary Agent?  It\'s me, Michelle.</span></span></strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I can\'t think of anyone more qualified to write children\'s books than someone who spent 16 years of her blood, sweat and tears with thousands of your \"target market\".</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>And I know you don\'t have time or money to market my book, so let me help you out there, too.  For the last 12 years of my teaching career, I literally sang for my supper.  Schools and parents paid me very well to assume the role of The Second Coming of Mary Poppins.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">So, yes, I can lead one </span></strong></span><em><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">hell </span></strong></span></em><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">of an assembly and sell a</span></strong></span><em><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\"> sh**load</span></strong></span></em><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\"> of books. </span></strong></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 13.1944px;\">(I promise not to cuss once in the confines of the school building.)</span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 13.1944px;\">What do you say, Literary Agent?  Are you ready to give this Late Bloomer a chance?</span></p>','Day 135:  Are You There, Literary Agent?  It\'s Me, Michelle.  ','','inherit','open','open','','3915-revision-9','','','2011-02-09 20:44:36','2011-02-10 03:44:36','',3915,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/09/3915-revision-9/',0,'revision','',0),(3928,1,'2011-02-09 21:21:35','2011-02-10 04:21:35','<p><a href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/bingramos/119608010/sizes/z/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3925\" title=\"119608010_bb33bad0ca_z\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/119608010_bb33bad0ca_z-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>Once upon a time not so long ago, I churned out a few books.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Naturally, two are children\'s picture books inspired by my students from my teaching days.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>One showcases my signature \"technique\" that I developed in the classroom to calm the unruly masses. (Schools and parents should be knocking down my door for this one.)</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>The last one spoofs my foray into Internet dating which wasn\'t funny at the time but is a hoot-a-minute in this book.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\">ALL single women contemplating Internet dating should consult me IMMEDIATELY. </span></span></strong></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>For those of you who haven\'t written a book before, here\'s a rundown of the artistic process:</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>The muse strikes!  Hallelujah!  The heavens open and the angels sing!</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>You lock yourself up in your house (or an indie coffeehouse) and write, write, write in a flurry of creativity.  Your heart races from<span style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\"> too many shots of espresso</span> the excitement of your new project.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>You pour your heart and soul into your manuscript.  Time stands still.  You forget to eat.  Shower?  Who needs a shower?</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Your dog reminds you that you might be in grungy starving artist mode, but s/he needs food, exercise, and attention.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Your friends and family humor you by \"proofing\" your work.  Everyone thinks you are destined to be a Real Writer.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>You are ready to enlist the expertise of a literary agent.  You study many books and websites to educate yourself on how to do this right.  You have one shot, and you better make it your best.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>You draft a query letter to capture the agent\'s attention and imagination.  You send it off and...</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Crickets.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Weeks later, you may receive a thank-you-but-no-thank-you form letter.  If you\'re lucky, you may receive the kinder, gentler rejection with a personalized note.  But most of the time it\'s...</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Crickets.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>When you are a former drama dork like me, you are used to rejection from auditions.  You don\'t take rejection personally.  Your work is simply not what they are looking for at this time.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Now, if I could only apply this thick skin when it comes to men.  But I digress...</span></span></strong></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I\'ve received only 15 - 20 agent rejections in my day, so no big whoop.  The dreamer in me will always try again.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Which is exactly what I did on Day 135.  This time, I sent an \"exclusive submission\" which means that I receive \"priority review\".</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\">Are you there, Literary Agent?  It\'s me, Michelle.</span></span></strong></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I can\'t think of anyone more qualified to write children\'s books than someone who spent 16 years of her blood, sweat and tears with thousands of your \"target market\".</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>And I know you don\'t have time or money to market my book, so let me help you out there, too.  For the last 12 years of my teaching career, I literally sang for my supper.  Schools and parents paid me very well to assume the role of The Second Coming of Mary Poppins.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">So, yes, I can lead one </span></strong></span><em><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">hell </span></strong></span></em><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">of an assembly and sell a</span></strong></span><em><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\"> sh**load</span></strong></span></em><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\"> of books. </span></strong></span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>(I promise not to cuss once in the confines of the school building.)</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>What do you say, Literary Agent?  Are you ready to give this Late Bloomer a chance?</p>','Day 135:  Are You There, Literary Agent?  It\'s Me, Michelle.  ','','inherit','open','open','','3915-revision-11','','','2011-02-09 21:21:35','2011-02-10 04:21:35','',3915,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/09/3915-revision-11/',0,'revision','',0),(3927,1,'2011-02-09 21:07:53','2011-02-10 04:07:53','<p><a href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/bingramos/119608010/sizes/z/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3925\" title=\"119608010_bb33bad0ca_z\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/119608010_bb33bad0ca_z-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>Once upon a time not so long ago, I churned out a few books.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Naturally, two are children\'s picture books inspired by my students from my teaching days.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>One showcases my signature \"technique\" that I developed in the classroom to calm the unruly masses.  (Schools and parents should be knocking down my door for this one.)</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>The last one spoofs my foray into Internet dating which wasn\'t funny at the time but is a hoot-a-minute in this book.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\">ALL single women contemplating Internet dating should consult me IMMEDIATELY. </span></span></strong></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>For those of you who haven\'t written a book before, here\'s a rundown of the artistic process:</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>The muse strikes!  Hallelujah!  The heavens open and the angels sing!</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>You lock yourself up in your house (or an indie coffeehouse) and write, write, write in a flurry of creativity.  Your heart races from too many shots of espresso the excitement of your new project.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>You pour your heart and soul into your manuscript.  Time stands still.  You forget to eat. Shower?  Who needs a shower?</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Your dog reminds you that you might be in grungy starving artist mode, but s/he needs food, exercise, and attention.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Your friends and family humor you by \"proofing\" your work.  Everyone thinks you are destined to be a Real Writer.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>You are ready to enlist the expertise of a literary agent.  You study many books and websites to educate yourself on how to do this right.  You have one shot, and you better make it your best.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>You draft a query letter to capture the agent\'s attention and imagination.  You send it off and...</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Crickets.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Weeks later, you may receive a thank-you-but-no-thank-you form letter.  If you\'re lucky, you may receive the kinder, gentler rejection with a personalized note.  But most of the time it\'s...</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Crickets.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>When you are a former drama dork like me, you are used to rejection from auditions.  You don\'t take rejection personally.  Your work is simply not what they are looking for at this time.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Now, if I could only apply this thick skin when it comes to men.  But I digress...</span></span></strong></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I\'ve received only 15 - 20 agent rejections in my day, so no big whoop.  The dreamer in me will always try again.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Which is exactly what I did on Day 135.  This time, I sent an \"exclusive submission\" which means that I receive \"priority review\".</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\">Are you there, Literary Agent?  It\'s me, Michelle.</span></span></strong></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I can\'t think of anyone more qualified to write children\'s books than someone who spent 16 years of her blood, sweat and tears with thousands of your \"target market\".</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>And I know you don\'t have time or money to market my book, so let me help you out there, too.  For the last 12 years of my teaching career, I literally sang for my supper.  Schools and parents paid me very well to assume the role of The Second Coming of Mary Poppins.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">So, yes, I can lead one </span></strong></span><em><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">hell </span></strong></span></em><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">of an assembly and sell a</span></strong></span><em><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\"> sh**load</span></strong></span></em><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\"> of books. </span></strong></span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 13.1944px;\">(I promise not to cuss once in the confines of the school building.)</span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 13.1944px;\">What do you say, Literary Agent?  Are you ready to give this Late Bloomer a chance?</span></p>','Day 135:  Are You There, Literary Agent?  It\'s Me, Michelle.  ','','inherit','open','open','','3915-revision-10','','','2011-02-09 21:07:53','2011-02-10 04:07:53','',3915,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/09/3915-revision-10/',0,'revision','',0),(3929,1,'2011-02-10 18:43:16','2011-02-11 01:43:16','<p><a href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/bingramos/119608010/sizes/z/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3925\" title=\"119608010_bb33bad0ca_z\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/119608010_bb33bad0ca_z-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>Once upon a time not so long ago, I churned out a few books.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Naturally, two are children\'s picture books inspired by my students from my teaching days.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>One showcases my signature \"technique\" that I developed in the classroom to calm the unruly masses. (Schools and parents should be knocking down my door for this one.)</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>The last one spoofs my foray into Internet dating which wasn\'t funny at the time but is a hoot-a-minute in this book.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\">ALL single women contemplating Internet dating should consult me IMMEDIATELY. </span></span></strong></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>For those of you who haven\'t written a book before, here\'s a rundown of the artistic process:</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>The muse strikes!  Hallelujah!  The heavens open and the angels sing!</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>You lock yourself up in your house (or an indie coffeehouse) and write, write, write in a flurry of creativity.  Your heart races from<span style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\"> too many shots of espresso</span> the excitement of your new project.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>You pour your heart and soul into your manuscript.  Time stands still.  You forget to eat. Shower? Who needs a shower?</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Your dog reminds you that you might be in grungy starving artist mode, but s/he needs food, exercise, and attention.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Your friends and family humor you by \"proofing\" your work.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\">Everyone thinks you are destined to be a Real Writer.</span></span></strong></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>You are ready to enlist the expertise of a literary agent.  You study many books and websites to educate yourself on how to do this right.  You have one shot, and you better make it your best.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>You draft a query letter to capture the agent\'s attention and imagination.  You send it off and...</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Crickets.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Weeks later, you may receive a thank-you-but-no-thank-you form letter.  If you\'re lucky, you may receive the kinder, gentler rejection with a personalized note.  But most of the time it\'s...</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Crickets.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>When you are a former drama dork like me, you are used to rejection from auditions.  You don\'t take rejection personally.  Your work is simply not what they are looking for at this time.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Now, if I could only apply this thick skin when it comes to men.  But I digress...</span></span></strong></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I\'ve received only 15 - 20 agent rejections in my day, so no big whoop.  The dreamer in me will always try again.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Which is exactly what I did on Day 135.  This time, I sent an \"exclusive submission\" which means that I receive \"priority review\".</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\">Are you there, Literary Agent?  It\'s me, Michelle.</span></span></strong></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I can\'t think of anyone more qualified to write children\'s books than someone who spent 16 years of her blood, sweat and tears with thousands of your \"target market\".</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>And I know you don\'t have time or money to market my book, so let me help you out there, too.  For the last 12 years of my teaching career, I literally sang for my supper.  Schools and parents paid me very well to assume the role of The Second Coming of Mary Poppins.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">So, yes, I can lead one </span></strong></span><em><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">hell </span></strong></span></em><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">of an assembly and sell a</span></strong></span><em><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\"> sh**load</span></strong></span></em><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\"> of books. </span></strong></span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>(I promise not to cuss once in the confines of the school building.)</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>What do you say, Literary Agent?  Are you ready to give this Late Bloomer a chance?</p>','Day 135:  Are You There, Literary Agent?  It\'s Me, Michelle.','','inherit','open','open','','3915-autosave','','','2011-02-10 18:43:16','2011-02-11 01:43:16','',3915,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/09/3915-autosave/',0,'revision','',0),(3930,1,'2011-02-09 21:22:04','2011-02-10 04:22:04','<p><a href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/bingramos/119608010/sizes/z/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3925\" title=\"119608010_bb33bad0ca_z\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/119608010_bb33bad0ca_z-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>Once upon a time not so long ago, I churned out a few books.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Naturally, two are children\'s picture books inspired by my students from my teaching days.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>One showcases my signature \"technique\" that I developed in the classroom to calm the unruly masses. (Schools and parents should be knocking down my door for this one.)</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>The last one spoofs my foray into Internet dating which wasn\'t funny at the time but is a hoot-a-minute in this book.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\">ALL single women contemplating Internet dating should consult me IMMEDIATELY. </span></span></strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>For those of you who haven\'t written a book before, here\'s a rundown of the artistic process:</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>The muse strikes!  Hallelujah!  The heavens open and the angels sing!</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>You lock yourself up in your house (or an indie coffeehouse) and write, write, write in a flurry of creativity.  Your heart races from<span style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\"> too many shots of espresso</span> the excitement of your new project.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>You pour your heart and soul into your manuscript.  Time stands still.  You forget to eat.  Shower?  Who needs a shower?</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Your dog reminds you that you might be in grungy starving artist mode, but s/he needs food, exercise, and attention.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Your friends and family humor you by \"proofing\" your work.  Everyone thinks you are destined to be a Real Writer.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>You are ready to enlist the expertise of a literary agent.  You study many books and websites to educate yourself on how to do this right.  You have one shot, and you better make it your best.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>You draft a query letter to capture the agent\'s attention and imagination.  You send it off and...</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Crickets.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Weeks later, you may receive a thank-you-but-no-thank-you form letter.  If you\'re lucky, you may receive the kinder, gentler rejection with a personalized note.  But most of the time it\'s...</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Crickets.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>When you are a former drama dork like me, you are used to rejection from auditions.  You don\'t take rejection personally.  Your work is simply not what they are looking for at this time.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Now, if I could only apply this thick skin when it comes to men.  But I digress...</span></span></strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I\'ve received only 15 - 20 agent rejections in my day, so no big whoop.  The dreamer in me will always try again.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Which is exactly what I did on Day 135.  This time, I sent an \"exclusive submission\" which means that I receive \"priority review\".</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\">Are you there, Literary Agent?  It\'s me, Michelle.</span></span></strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I can\'t think of anyone more qualified to write children\'s books than someone who spent 16 years of her blood, sweat and tears with thousands of your \"target market\".</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>And I know you don\'t have time or money to market my book, so let me help you out there, too.  For the last 12 years of my teaching career, I literally sang for my supper.  Schools and parents paid me very well to assume the role of The Second Coming of Mary Poppins.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">So, yes, I can lead one </span></strong></span><em><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">hell </span></strong></span></em><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">of an assembly and sell a</span></strong></span><em><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\"> sh**load</span></strong></span></em><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\"> of books. </span></strong></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>(I promise not to cuss once in the confines of the school building.)</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>What do you say, Literary Agent?  Are you ready to give this Late Bloomer a chance?</p>','Day 135:  Are You There, Literary Agent?  It\'s Me, Michelle.  ','','inherit','open','open','','3915-revision-12','','','2011-02-09 21:22:04','2011-02-10 04:22:04','',3915,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/09/3915-revision-12/',0,'revision','',0),(3931,1,'2011-02-09 21:25:22','2011-02-10 04:25:22','<p><a href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/bingramos/119608010/sizes/z/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3925\" title=\"119608010_bb33bad0ca_z\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/119608010_bb33bad0ca_z-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>Once upon a time not so long ago, I churned out a few books.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Naturally, two are children\'s picture books inspired by my students from my teaching days.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>One showcases my signature \"technique\" that I developed in the classroom to calm the unruly masses. (Schools and parents should be knocking down my door for this one.)</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>The last one spoofs my foray into Internet dating which wasn\'t funny at the time but is a hoot-a-minute in this book.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\">ALL single women contemplating Internet dating should consult me IMMEDIATELY. </span></span></strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>For those of you who haven\'t written a book before, here\'s a rundown of the artistic process:</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>The muse strikes!  Hallelujah!  The heavens open and the angels sing!</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>You lock yourself up in your house (or an indie coffeehouse) and write, write, write in a flurry of creativity.  Your heart races from<span style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\"> too many shots of espresso</span> the excitement of your new project.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>You pour your heart and soul into your manuscript.  Time stands still.  You forget to eat. Shower? Who needs a shower?</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Your dog reminds you that you might be in grungy starving artist mode, but s/he needs food, exercise, and attention.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Your friends and family humor you by \"proofing\" your work.  </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\">Everyone thinks you are destined to be a Real Writer.</span></span></strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>You are ready to enlist the expertise of a literary agent.  You study many books and websites to educate yourself on how to do this right.  You have one shot, and you better make it your best.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>You draft a query letter to capture the agent\'s attention and imagination.  You send it off and...</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Crickets.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Weeks later, you may receive a thank-you-but-no-thank-you form letter.  If you\'re lucky, you may receive the kinder, gentler rejection with a personalized note.  But most of the time it\'s...</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Crickets.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>When you are a former drama dork like me, you are used to rejection from auditions.  You don\'t take rejection personally.  Your work is simply not what they are looking for at this time.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Now, if I could only apply this thick skin when it comes to men.  But I digress...</span></span></strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I\'ve received only 15 - 20 agent rejections in my day, so no big whoop.  The dreamer in me will always try again.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Which is exactly what I did on Day 135.  This time, I sent an \"exclusive submission\" which means that I receive \"priority review\".</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\">Are you there, Literary Agent?  It\'s me, Michelle.</span></span></strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I can\'t think of anyone more qualified to write children\'s books than someone who spent 16 years of her blood, sweat and tears with thousands of your \"target market\".</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>And I know you don\'t have time or money to market my book, so let me help you out there, too.  For the last 12 years of my teaching career, I literally sang for my supper.  Schools and parents paid me very well to assume the role of The Second Coming of Mary Poppins.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">So, yes, I can lead one </span></strong></span><em><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">hell </span></strong></span></em><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">of an assembly and sell a</span></strong></span><em><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\"> sh**load</span></strong></span></em><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\"> of books. </span></strong></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>(I promise not to cuss once in the confines of the school building.)</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>What do you say, Literary Agent?  Are you ready to give this Late Bloomer a chance?</p>','Day 135:  Are You There, Literary Agent?  It\'s Me, Michelle.  ','','inherit','open','open','','3915-revision-13','','','2011-02-09 21:25:22','2011-02-10 04:25:22','',3915,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/09/3915-revision-13/',0,'revision','',0),(3933,1,'2011-02-10 15:52:53','2011-02-10 22:52:53','<p>You may recall that on <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/15/day-112-will-you-take-the-chakra-challenge-with-me/\" target=\"_blank\">Day 112</a></strong> I embarked on a project within this 365 day project:  The Chakra Challenge at <a href=\"http://www.yogatoday.com\"><strong>www.yogatoday.com</strong></a><strong>.</strong>  I need to complete all 7 classes by the end of February in order to be entered into a drawing for a free month of yoga.  I don\'t really care about the free month, as I already to subscribe to Yoga Today.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>In fact...now that I think of it...if I DO win, I will happily gift my free month to one of YOU!  I\'m pretty sure that I\'ll be able to do that. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>My intent upon rising up to the challenge was to<span style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\"> kick</span> gently guide my chakras into gear for the New Year.   If you are thinking, \"Chakra?? What on EARTH is she talking about now?\" please click<a href=\"http://www.chakraenergy.com/\" target=\"_blank\"> <strong>here</strong></a><strong>.</strong>   </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>This week\'s class focused on the heart chakra.  Interesting timing, since my heart felt a bit bruised. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I am underexaggerating.  I was downright melancholic. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>If I had only concentrated on my blog, my dog, my friends, but...that\'s not always realistic, my friends. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>And I have a tendency to be deemed by others as \"unrealistic\".  Although I prefer the term \"idealistic\" or \"dreamer\" or \"open\". </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Oh, well.  I have my blog, my dog, my friends &amp; fam, and Yoga Today. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Adi helped me to</p>','Day 136:  Balancing My Heart','','inherit','open','open','','3932-revision','','','2011-02-10 15:52:53','2011-02-10 22:52:53','',3932,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/10/3932-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(3934,1,'2011-02-10 15:54:28','2011-02-10 22:54:28','<p>You may recall that on <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/15/day-112-will-you-take-the-chakra-challenge-with-me/\" target=\"_blank\">Day 112</a></strong> I embarked on a project within this 365 day project:  The Chakra Challenge at <a href=\"http://www.yogatoday.com\"><strong>www.yogatoday.com</strong></a><strong>.</strong>  I need to complete all 7 classes by the end of February in order to be entered into a drawing for a free month of yoga.  I don\'t really care about the free month, as I already to subscribe to Yoga Today.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>In fact...now that I think of it...if I DO win, I will happily gift my free month to one of YOU!  I\'m pretty sure that I\'ll be able to do that. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>My intent upon rising up to the challenge was to<span style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\"> kick</span> gently guide my chakras into gear for the New Year.   If you are thinking, \"Chakra?? What on EARTH is she talking about now?\" please click<a href=\"http://www.chakraenergy.com/\" target=\"_blank\"> <strong>here</strong></a><strong>.</strong>   </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>This week\'s class focused on the heart chakra.  Interesting timing, since my heart felt a bit bruised. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I am underexaggerating.  I was downright melancholic. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>If I had only concentrated on my blog, my dog, my friends, but...that\'s not always realistic, my friends. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>And I have a tendency to be deemed by others as \"unrealistic\".  Although I prefer the term \"idealistic\" or \"dreamer\" or \"open\". </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Oh, well.  I have my blog, my dog, my friends &amp; fam, and Yoga Today. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Adi (extraordinary yogini that she is) helped me to restore</p>','Day 136:  Balancing My Heart','','inherit','open','open','','3932-revision-2','','','2011-02-10 15:54:28','2011-02-10 22:54:28','',3932,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/10/3932-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(3938,1,'2011-02-10 20:07:45','2011-02-11 03:07:45','','168998_10150089639503402_37437463401_6272570_3887488_s','','inherit','open','open','','168998_10150089639503402_37437463401_6272570_3887488_s','','','2011-02-10 20:07:45','2011-02-11 03:07:45','',3932,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/168998_10150089639503402_37437463401_6272570_3887488_s.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(3935,1,'2011-02-10 15:56:08','2011-02-10 22:56:08','<p>You may recall that on <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/15/day-112-will-you-take-the-chakra-challenge-with-me/\" target=\"_blank\">Day 112</a></strong>I embarked on a project within this 365 day project:  The Chakra Challenge at <a href=\"http://www.yogatoday.com\"><strong>www.yogatoday.com</strong></a><strong>.</strong>  I need to complete all 7 classes by the end of February in order to be entered into a drawing for a free month of yoga.  I don\'t really care about the free month, as I already to subscribe to Yoga Today.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>In fact...now that I think of it...if I DO win, I will happily gift my free month to one of YOU!  I\'m pretty sure that I\'ll be able to do that. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>My intent upon rising up to the challenge was to<span style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\"> kick</span>gently guide my chakras into gear for the New Year.   If you are thinking, \"Chakra?? 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What on EARTH is she talking about now?\" please click<a href=\"http://www.chakraenergy.com/\" target=\"_blank\"> <strong>here</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>This week\'s class focused on the heart chakra.  Interesting timing, since my heart felt a bit bruised.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I am underexaggerating.  I was downright melancholic.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>If I had only concentrated on my blog, my dog, my friends, but...that\'s not always realistic, my friends.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I have been told often that I have a tendency to be  \"unrealistic\".  Although if you\'re going to label me (it\'s human nature), I prefer the terms \"idealistic\" or \"dreamer\" or \"open\".</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Oh, well.  I have my blog, my dog, my friends &amp; fam, and Yoga Today.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Adi (extraordinary yogini that she is) helped me to restore my faith in matters of the heart through a beautiful yoga practice.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Namaste, Adi.</p>','Day 136:  Balancing My Heart','','inherit','open','open','','3932-revision-7','','','2011-02-10 20:27:10','2011-02-11 03:27:10','',3932,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/10/3932-revision-7/',0,'revision','',0),(3946,1,'2011-02-10 20:28:20','2011-02-11 03:28:20','<p><a href=\"http://www.yogatoday.com\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3941\" title=\"168998_10150089639503402_37437463401_6272570_3887488_n\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/168998_10150089639503402_37437463401_6272570_3887488_n2-300x234.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"234\" /></a>You may recall that on <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/15/day-112-will-you-take-the-chakra-challenge-with-me/\" target=\"_blank\">Day 112</a> </strong>I embarked on a project within this 365 day project:  The Chakra Challenge at <a href=\"http://www.yogatoday.com\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>www.yogatoday.com</strong></a><strong>.</strong> I need to complete all 7 classes by the end of February in order to be entered into a drawing for a free month of yoga.  I don\'t really care about the free month, as I already to subscribe to Yoga Today.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>In fact...now that I think of it...if I DO win, I will happily gift my free month to one of YOU!  I\'m pretty sure that I\'ll be able to do that.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>My intent upon rising up to the challenge was to<span style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\"> kick</span> gently guide my chakras into gear for the New Year.   If you are thinking, \"Chakra?? 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What on EARTH is she talking about now?\" please click<a href=\"http://www.chakraenergy.com/\" target=\"_blank\"> <strong>here</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>This week\'s class focused on the heart chakra.  Interesting timing, since my heart felt a bit bruised.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I am underexaggerating.  I was downright melancholic.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>If I had only concentrated on my blog, my dog, my friends, but...that\'s not always realistic, my friends.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I have often been told that I have a tendency to be  \"unrealistic\".  Although if you\'re going to label me (it\'s human nature), I prefer the terms \"idealistic\" or \"dreamer\" or \"open\".</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Oh, well.  I have my blog, my dog, my friends &amp; fam, and Yoga Today.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Adi (extraordinary yogini that she is) helped me to restore my faith in matters of the heart through a beautiful yoga practice.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Namaste, Adi.</p>','Day 136:  Balancing My Heart','','inherit','open','open','','3932-revision-9','','','2011-02-10 20:30:43','2011-02-11 03:30:43','',3932,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/10/3932-revision-9/',0,'revision','',0),(3948,1,'2011-02-10 20:31:34','2011-02-11 03:31:34','<p><a href=\"http://www.yogatoday.com\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3941\" title=\"168998_10150089639503402_37437463401_6272570_3887488_n\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/168998_10150089639503402_37437463401_6272570_3887488_n2-300x234.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"234\" /></a>You may recall that on <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/15/day-112-will-you-take-the-chakra-challenge-with-me/\" target=\"_blank\">Day 112</a> </strong>I embarked on a project within this 365 day project:  The Chakra Challenge at <a href=\"http://www.yogatoday.com\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>www.yogatoday.com</strong></a><strong>.</strong> I need to complete all 7 classes by the end of February in order to be entered into a drawing for a free month of yoga.  I don\'t really care about the free month, as I already to subscribe to Yoga Today.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>In fact...now that I think of it...if I DO win, I will happily gift my free month to one of YOU!  I\'m pretty sure that I\'ll be able to do that.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>My intent upon rising up to the challenge was to<span style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\"> kick</span> gently guide my chakras into gear for the New Year.   If you are thinking, \"Chakra?? What on EARTH is she talking about now?\" please click<a href=\"http://www.chakraenergy.com/\" target=\"_blank\"> <strong>here</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>This week\'s class focused on the heart chakra.  Interesting timing, since my heart felt a bit bruised.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I am underexaggerating.  I was downright melancholic.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>If I had only concentrated on my blog, my dog, my friends, but...that\'s not always realistic, my friends.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I have often been told that I have a tendency to be  \"unrealistic\".  Although if you\'re going to label me (it\'s human nature), I prefer the terms \"idealistic\" or \"dreamer\" or \"open\".</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Oh, well.  I have my blog, my dog, my friends &amp; fam, and Yoga Today.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Adi (extraordinary yogini that she is) helped me restore my faith in matters of the heart through a beautiful yoga practice.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Namaste, Adi.</p>','Day 136:  Balancing My Heart','','inherit','open','open','','3932-revision-10','','','2011-02-10 20:31:34','2011-02-11 03:31:34','',3932,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/10/3932-revision-10/',0,'revision','',0),(3949,1,'2011-02-10 20:32:38','2011-02-11 03:32:38','<p><a href=\"http://www.yogatoday.com\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3941\" title=\"168998_10150089639503402_37437463401_6272570_3887488_n\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/168998_10150089639503402_37437463401_6272570_3887488_n2-300x234.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"234\" /></a>You may recall that on <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/15/day-112-will-you-take-the-chakra-challenge-with-me/\" target=\"_blank\">Day 112</a> </strong>I embarked on a project within this 365 day project:  The Chakra Challenge at <a href=\"http://www.yogatoday.com\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>www.yogatoday.com</strong></a><strong>.</strong> I need to complete all 7 classes by the end of February in order to be entered into a drawing for a free month of yoga.  I don\'t really care about the free month, as I already to subscribe to Yoga Today.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>In fact...now that I think of it...if I DO win, I will happily gift my free month to one of YOU!  I\'m pretty sure that I\'ll be able to do that.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>My intent upon rising up to the challenge was to<span style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\"> kick</span> gently guide my chakras into gear for the New Year.   If you are thinking, \"Chakra?? What on EARTH is she talking about now?\" please click<a href=\"http://www.chakraenergy.com/\" target=\"_blank\"> <strong>here</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>This week\'s class focused on the heart chakra.  Interesting timing, since my heart felt a bit bruised.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I am underexaggerating.  I was downright melancholic.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>If I had only concentrated on my blog, my dog, my friends, but...that\'s not always realistic, my friends.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I have often been told that I have a tendency to be  \"unrealistic\".  Although if you\'re going to label me (it\'s human nature), I prefer the terms \"idealistic\" or \"dreamer\" or \"open\".</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Oh, well.  I have my blog, my dog, my friends &amp; fam, and Yoga Today.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Adi (extraordinary yogini that she is) helped me restore my faith in matters of the heart through a beautiful yoga practice.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Namaste, Adi.</p>','Day 136:  Balancing My Heart','','inherit','open','open','','3932-autosave','','','2011-02-10 20:32:38','2011-02-11 03:32:38','',3932,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/10/3932-autosave/',0,'revision','',0),(3950,1,'2011-02-10 20:32:11','2011-02-11 03:32:11','<p><a href=\"http://www.yogatoday.com\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3941\" title=\"168998_10150089639503402_37437463401_6272570_3887488_n\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/168998_10150089639503402_37437463401_6272570_3887488_n2-300x234.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"234\" /></a>You may recall that on <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/15/day-112-will-you-take-the-chakra-challenge-with-me/\" target=\"_blank\">Day 112</a> </strong>I embarked on a project within this 365 day project:  The Chakra Challenge at <a href=\"http://www.yogatoday.com\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>www.yogatoday.com</strong></a><strong>.</strong> I need to complete all 7 classes by the end of February in order to be entered into a drawing for a free month of yoga.  I don\'t really care about the free month, as I already to subscribe to Yoga Today.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>In fact...now that I think of it...if I DO win, I will happily gift my free month to one of YOU!  I\'m pretty sure that I\'ll be able to do that.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>My intent upon rising up to the challenge was to<span style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\"> kick</span> gently guide my chakras into gear for the New Year.   If you are thinking, \"Chakra?? What on EARTH is she talking about now?\" please click<a href=\"http://www.chakraenergy.com/\" target=\"_blank\"> <strong>here</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>This week\'s class focused on the heart chakra.  Interesting timing, since my heart felt a bit bruised.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I am underexaggerating.  I was downright melancholic.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>If I had only concentrated on my blog, my dog, my friends, but...that\'s not always realistic, my friends.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I have often been told that I have a tendency to be  \"unrealistic\".  Although if you\'re going to label me (it\'s human nature), I prefer the terms \"idealistic\" or \"dreamer\" or \"open\".</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Oh, well.  I have my blog, my dog, my friends &amp; fam, and Yoga Today.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Adi (extraordinary yogini that she is) helped me restore my faith in matters of the heart through a beautiful yoga practice.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Namaste, Adi.</p>','Day 136:  Balancing My Heart','','inherit','open','open','','3932-revision-11','','','2011-02-10 20:32:11','2011-02-11 03:32:11','',3932,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/10/3932-revision-11/',0,'revision','',0),(3951,1,'2011-02-10 20:32:56','2011-02-11 03:32:56','<p><a href=\"http://www.yogatoday.com\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3941\" title=\"168998_10150089639503402_37437463401_6272570_3887488_n\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/168998_10150089639503402_37437463401_6272570_3887488_n2-300x234.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"234\" /></a>You may recall that on <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/15/day-112-will-you-take-the-chakra-challenge-with-me/\" target=\"_blank\">Day 112</a> </strong>I embarked on a project within this 365 day project:  The Chakra Challenge at <a href=\"http://www.yogatoday.com\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>www.yogatoday.com</strong></a><strong>.</strong> I need to complete all 7 classes by the end of February in order to be entered into a drawing for a free month of yoga.  I don\'t really care about the free month, as I already to subscribe to Yoga Today.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>In fact...now that I think of it...if I DO win, I will happily gift my free month to one of YOU!  I\'m pretty sure that I\'ll be able to do that.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>My intent upon rising up to the challenge was to<span style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\"> kick</span> gently guide my chakras into gear for the New Year.   If you are thinking, \"Chakra?? What on EARTH is she talking about now?\" please click<a href=\"http://www.chakraenergy.com/\" target=\"_blank\"> <strong>here</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>This week\'s class focused on the heart chakra.  Interesting timing, since my heart felt a bit bruised.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I am underexaggerating.  I was downright melancholic.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>If I had only concentrated on my blog, my dog, my friends, but...that\'s not always realistic, my friends.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I have often been told that I have a tendency to be  \"unrealistic\".  Although if you\'re going to label me (it\'s human nature), I prefer the terms \"idealistic\" or \"dreamer\" or \"open\".</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Oh, well.  I have my blog, my dog, my friends &amp; fam, and Yoga Today.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Adi (extraordinary yogini that she is) helped me restore my faith in matters of the heart through a beautiful yoga practice.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Namaste, Adi.</p>','Day 136:  Balancing My Heart','','inherit','open','open','','3932-revision-12','','','2011-02-10 20:32:56','2011-02-11 03:32:56','',3932,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/10/3932-revision-12/',0,'revision','',0),(3954,1,'2011-02-11 16:43:31','2011-02-11 23:43:31','<p>While on an errand mission at Target, I stumbled upon The Valentine’s Section. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>You know what I’m talking about, right?  Target and Walgreens tend to go a bit overboard with their Seasonal Sections.  (If Target and Walgreens are outside of your geographical radius, think aisles and aisles of seasonal crapola.)</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Back in the day, The Valentine’s Section used to make me squirm if I happened to be single.  And since I’m serial single, let’s just say it’s been most of the Valentine’s Days outside of the years 1995 – 2001. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Today, in 2011, I am proud to announce that I could give a sh**.  It’s Valentine’s Day.  It’s a day about Love.  I’m a sucker for Love.  Let’s celebrate! </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>While lost in The Valentine’s Section, I spotted those silly Valentine’s cards that we used to hand out as kids.  I concluded that I needed them.  For my friends.  Especially for my single friends who are torturing themselves over a Hallmark holiday. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Look at what I found!  I nearly started jumping up and down in the Valentine’s crapola aisle! </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I also happen to be a sucker for fake tattoos because:  a) I’ll always be a kid at heart and b) I can have fun but I don’t have to commit to a real tattoo that I will outgrow in 10-20 years and c) We can make ALL KINDS of relationship analogies about “b”, but we’re not going there because d) It’s almost Valentine’s Day and we’re going to focus on Long-Lasting Love.  J</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Will you be my Valentine? </p>','Day 137:  Be Mine?','','inherit','open','open','','3952-revision-2','','','2011-02-11 16:43:31','2011-02-11 23:43:31','',3952,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/11/3952-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(3955,1,'2011-02-13 11:02:05','2011-02-13 18:02:05','','OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA','','inherit','open','open','','olympus-digital-camera-219','','','2011-02-13 11:02:05','2011-02-13 18:02:05','',3952,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/P2100181.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(3956,1,'2011-02-13 08:15:13','2011-02-13 15:15:13','<p>While on an errand mission at Target, I stumbled upon The Valentine’s Section. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>You know what I’m talking about, right?  Target and Walgreens 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src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/P2100181-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>While on an errand mission at Target, I stumbled upon The Valentine’s Section.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>You know what I’m talking about, right?  Target and Walgreens tend to go a bit overboard with their Seasonal Sections.  (If Target and Walgreens are outside of your geographical radius, think aisles and aisles of seasonal crapola.)</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Back in the day, The Valentine’s Section used to make me squirm if I happened to be single.  And since I’m serial single, let’s just say it’s been most of the Valentine’s Days outside of the years 1995 – 2001.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Today, in 2011, I am proud to announce that I no longer shudder at the thought of being single on February 14th.  It’s Valentine’s Day.  It’s a day about Love.  I’m a sucker for Love.  Let’s 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say it’s been most of the Valentine’s Days outside of the years 1995 – 2001.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Today, in 2011, I am proud to announce that I no longer shudder at the thought of being single on February 14th.  It’s Valentine’s Day.  It’s a day about Love.  I’m a sucker for Love.  Let’s celebrate!</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>While lost in The Valentine’s Section, I spotted those silly Valentine’s cards that we used to hand out as kids.  I concluded that I needed them.  For my friends.  Especially for my single friends who are torturing themselves over a Hallmark holiday.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I also happen to be a sucker for fake tattoos because:  a) I’ll always be a kid at heart and b) I can have fun but I don’t have to commit to a real tattoo that I will outgrow in 10-20 years and c) We can make ALL KINDS of relationship analogies about “b”, but we’re not going there because d) It’s Valentine’s Day and we’re going to 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Schmormal.  <strong><a href=\"http://606diaries.com/\">Todd </a></strong>suggested Dishwasher Lasagna that he heard about through his sister.  Yes, you actually \"cook\" the lasagna in the dishwasher.  This was all I needed to hear.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLet the kooky kitchen experiment begin!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWe started with this recipe: <a href=\"http://www.wikihow.com/Cook-Lasagna-in-Your-Dishwasher\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> http://www.wikihow.com/Cook-Lasagna-in-Your-Dishwasher</strong></a>.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI invited girlfriends to join me for dinner.  No takers.  I didn\'t take offense.  Most people find eating food cooked in the dishwasher a bit too strange.  To each her own.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAs fate would have it, Mr. Tall Drink of Water aka <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/21/day-174-first-first-date-in-almost-a-year/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>my first \"first date\" in nearly a year</strong></a> sent me a very romantic email (in Portuguese!) the morning of Day 175.  He cyber-whispered beautiful sweet nothings (in Portuguese!) and asked if I could come out to play at any time this afternoon or evening.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHow could I resist?  I invited him over for Dishwasher Lasagna.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHe didn\'t skip a beat and accepted.  He dances to the beat of my drum.  That\'s a good sign.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(Attention and Alert!:  Ladies, I would NEVER recommend inviting a guy that you met off the Internet to your home on a 2nd date.  No way, no how.  Remember that this one came with references through a mutual friend who thinks quite highly of him.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMr. Tall Drink of Water arrived promptly at 5:30, the start time that Todd and I agreed on.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #800080;\"><strong>Minor delay:  When you invite Mr.  Tall Drink of Water for dinner, and you start of the evening with a bottle of Spanish wine, time stands still.</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>5:45 text message</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Todd: </strong></span> How\'s it going on your end.  Rockin\' the prep?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>5:58</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"><strong>Me: </strong></span> Drinking wine with a hunkie man.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">6:00</span></strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Todd:</strong></span> Lol.  I won\'t bug you then.  :-)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<em>Wine, talking, kissing.  Kissing, talking, wine.</em>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMr. Tall Drink of Water and I then begin the prep.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3200001.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4692\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3200001-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4693\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3200002-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3200004.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4694\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3200004-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3200005.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4695\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3200005-300x225.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/2011/03/P3200006.jpg\"></a><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4696\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3200006-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4701\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3200007-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4699\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3200003-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>\r\n7:01</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Todd: </strong></span> Lasagna is in the washer and it\'s chugging along Went very very smoothly so far.  I\'m worried.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<em>Wine, wine, wine.  Talking, talking, talking.  Kissing, kissing, kissing.</em>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>7:48</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Todd: </strong></span> Wow...this is inedible\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>8:03</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong><span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">Me: </span></strong> Uh-oh.  I\'m kinda full on wine tho so all is good.  :-)  Mine still on heated dry.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Todd:</strong></span> I don\'t think my heated dry was long enough.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>9:13</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4697\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3200008-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"><strong>Me:</strong></span> Mine is yummy!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Todd: </strong></span>Well that\'s good for one of us then.  :-)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4698\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3200009-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #ff00ff; font-size: medium;\"><strong>Verdict: </strong></span> Surprisingly -- no -- <em>shockingly</em> good!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<em>Wine, talking, kissing.  Kissing, talking, wine.</em>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<em>Kissing, kissing, kissing...</em>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n*******************************\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTo read Todd\'s \"He Said\" version, please go to his blog <strong><a href=\"http://www.606diaries.com\" target=\"_blank\">here.</a></strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>\r\n</strong>','Day 175:  Baking Lasagna in the Dishwasher','','publish','open','open','','day-175-baking-lasagna-in-the-dishwasher','','http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/15/day-168-its-more-than-complicated/\nhttp://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/21/day-174-first-first-date-in-almost-a-year/','2011-06-24 23:04:27','2011-06-25 06:04:27','',0,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?p=4682',0,'post','',8),(3966,1,'2011-02-13 11:19:31','2011-02-13 18:19:31','','5415815310_44fbcf75de','','inherit','open','open','','5415815310_44fbcf75de','','','2011-02-13 11:19:31','2011-02-13 18:19:31','',0,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/5415815310_44fbcf75de.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(3969,1,'2011-02-15 11:11:44','2011-02-15 18:11:44','<p><strong><a href=\"http://ignitephx.bigcartel.com/product/ignite-phoenix-logo-tee\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3972\" title=\"ignite_phoenix_shirt_banner\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/ignite_phoenix_shirt_banner-300x85.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"85\" /></a></strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Have you heard of <a href=\"http://ignite.oreilly.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Ignite</strong></a>?</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>No, I’m not talking about playing with matches. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I’m talking about an event that sparks your imagination and your soul in one evening of geeky-cool bliss.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ignite spontaneously combusted in late 2006 in where else but Seattle.  The Pacific Northwest is a breeding ground for all things geeky-cool. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>On that original dark and (more than likely rainy) night, Ignite presenters had exactly 5 minutes and 20 slides to share their 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href=\"http://ignitephoenix.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite Phoenix</a> </strong>at a Girl\'s Night Out last summer.  I had just birthed the idea of this blog and shared my budding ideas with the girls.  My friend\'s neighbor suggested that I add <strong><a href=\"http://ignitephoenix.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite Phoenix</a></strong> to my growing list of <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/365-or-bust/\" target=\"_blank\">365 soul-scintillating mini-adventures</a></strong>.  I added it to my writing journal when I arrived home.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>And then got sidetracked.  For 7 months.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ahem.  I procrastinate sometimes.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Upon landing on the <strong><a href=\"http://ignitephoenix.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite Phoenix homepage</a></strong>, I noticed that the event was one week away.  Great!  I\'m in time to buy 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Precious Pooch</a></strong> on the sofa.  Darn.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Which of course meant that this Late Bloomer better <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/21/day-113-i-joined-a-cult-please-dont-tell-my-mother/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>keep sippin\' that kool-aid</strong> </a>and figure out how to hook her Precious New Mac to her TV.  And she did it all without the help of <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?s=christy+jo\" target=\"_blank\">Christy Jo</a>.</strong>  Hurrah x 2!  (Now I just need to figure out how to listen through my TV so I don\'t have to hook up my computer speakers each time.  Anyone?  Anyone?)</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/ignitestream.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3997\" title=\"ignitestream\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/ignitestream-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>The lights dimmed, the event streamed, the pup snuggled and...</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>My soul scintillated.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>The presenters and their passions were diverse and ranged from <strong><a href=\"http://ignitephoenix.com/2011/01/14/announcing-the-18-passionate-speakers-for-ignite-phoenix-9/  \" target=\"_blank\">funny to thought-provoking to inspiring to heart-warming.</a></strong>    </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>And cute.  When you throw a <a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&amp;v=oyZxzkd-Jsk\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>10 year-old kid</strong> </a>and a dog into the mix, the cute factor skyrockets. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Want to witness 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src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/ignite_phoenix_shirt_banner-300x85.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"85\" /></a><a href=\"http://ignitephoenix.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite Phoenix</a></strong></p>','Day 138:  Igniting My Soul','','inherit','open','open','','3969-revision-4','','','2011-02-13 11:38:31','2011-02-13 18:38:31','',3969,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/13/3969-revision-4/',0,'revision','',0),(3976,1,'2011-02-14 19:48:55','2011-02-15 02:48:55','<p><strong><a href=\"http://ignitephx.bigcartel.com/product/ignite-phoenix-logo-tee\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3972\" title=\"ignite_phoenix_shirt_banner\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/ignite_phoenix_shirt_banner-300x85.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"85\" /></a></strong></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Have you heard of <a href=\"http://ignite.oreilly.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Ignite</strong></a>?</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>No, I’m not talking about playing with matches.  I’m talking about an event that sparks your imagination and your soul in one evening of geeky-cool bliss.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Ignite spontaneously combusted in late 2006 in where else but Seattle.  The Pacific Northwest is a breeding ground for all things geeky-cool.  Ignite presenters had exactly 5 minutes and 20 slides to share their personal and/or professional passion.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>This idea spread like wildfire (from herein I promise to refrain from all fire-related references), and Ignite talks now blaze take place all throughout the world!</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Late Bloomer that I am, I first heard of <strong><a href=\"http://ignite.oreilly.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite</a></strong> last spring when I cyber-stalked a blind date and came across his <strong><a href=\"http://ignitephoenix.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite Phoenix</a></strong> talk.  (Come on, we <em>all </em>do it!)  He scored points pre-date for being an outside-of-the-box type.  I dig right-brainers.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I next heard about <strong><a href=\"http://ignitephoenix.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite Phoenix</a> </strong>at a Girl\'s Night Out last summer.  I had just birthed the idea of this blog and shared my budding ideas with the girls.  My friend\'s neighbor suggested that I add <strong><a href=\"http://ignitephoenix.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite Phoenix</a></strong> as one of my <strong>365 soul-scintillating mini-adventures</strong>.  I added it to my writing journal when I arrived home.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>And then got sidetracked.  For 7 months.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Ahem.  I procrastinate sometimes.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Upon landing on the Ignite Phoenix 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home.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>And then got sidetracked.  For 7 months.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Ahem.  I procrastinate sometimes.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Upon landing on the Ignite Phoenix homepage, I noticed that the event was one week away.  Great!  I\'m in time to buy tickets!</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Not.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Sold out, my friends.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Sold out at The Scottsdale Center for the Arts which accommodates more than a nice-sized crowd.  How AWESOME is that?!?!</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Yep.  I was EXCITED!  I put my personal feelings of disappointment aside.  A sell-out crowd means that there\'s hope for culture and creativity in my fair city!  Hurrah!</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>This also meant that I was forced to stay home and stream <strong><a href=\"http://ignitephoenix.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite Phoenix</a></strong> live while cuddling with World Most Precious Pooch on the sofa.  Darn.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Which of course meant that this Late Bloomer better keep sippin\' that kool-aid and figure out how to hook her Precious New Mac to her TV.  And she did it all without the help of Christy Jo.  Hurrah x 2!</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>The lights dimmed, the event streamed, the pup snuggled and...</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>My soul scintillated.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>The topics were diverse and ranged from funny to</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 138:  Ignite Your Soul','','inherit','open','open','','3969-revision-6','','','2011-02-14 21:36:01','2011-02-15 04:36:01','',3969,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/14/3969-revision-6/',0,'revision','',0),(3978,1,'2011-02-14 21:36:50','2011-02-15 04:36:50','<p><strong><a href=\"http://ignitephx.bigcartel.com/product/ignite-phoenix-logo-tee\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3972\" title=\"ignite_phoenix_shirt_banner\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/ignite_phoenix_shirt_banner-300x85.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"85\" /></a></strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Have you heard of <a href=\"http://ignite.oreilly.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Ignite</strong></a>?</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>No, I’m not talking about playing with matches.  I’m talking about an event that sparks your imagination and your soul in one evening of geeky-cool bliss.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ignite spontaneously combusted in late 2006 in where else but Seattle.  The Pacific Northwest is a breeding ground for all things geeky-cool.  Ignite presenters had exactly 5 minutes and 20 slides to share their personal and/or professional passion.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Oh, one other minor detail -- The slides auto-advance every 15 seconds.  Whoa.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>This idea spread like wildfire (from herein I promise to refrain from all fire-related references), and Ignite talks now blaze take place all throughout the world!</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Late Bloomer that I am, I first heard of <strong><a href=\"http://ignite.oreilly.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite</a></strong> last spring when I cyber-stalked a blind date and came across his <strong><a href=\"http://ignitephoenix.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite Phoenix</a></strong> talk.  (Come on, we <em>all </em>do it!)  He scored points pre-date for being an outside-of-the-box type.  I dig right-brainers.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I next heard about <strong><a href=\"http://ignitephoenix.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite Phoenix</a> </strong>at a Girl\'s Night Out last summer.  I had just birthed the idea of this blog and shared my budding ideas with the girls.  My friend\'s neighbor suggested that I add <strong><a href=\"http://ignitephoenix.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite Phoenix</a></strong> as one of my <strong>365 soul-scintillating mini-adventures</strong>.  I added it to my writing journal when I arrived home.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>And then got sidetracked.  For 7 months.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ahem.  I procrastinate sometimes.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Upon landing on the Ignite Phoenix homepage, I noticed that the event was one week away.  Great!  I\'m in time to buy tickets!</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Not.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Sold out, my friends.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Sold out at The Scottsdale Center for the Arts which accommodates more than a nice-sized crowd.  How AWESOME is that?!?!</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Yep.  I was EXCITED!  I put my personal feelings of disappointment aside.  A sell-out crowd means that there\'s hope for culture and creativity in my fair city!  Hurrah!</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>This also meant that I was forced to stay home and stream <strong><a href=\"http://ignitephoenix.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite Phoenix</a></strong> live while cuddling with World Most Precious Pooch on the sofa.  Darn.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Which of course meant that this Late Bloomer better keep sippin\' that kool-aid and figure out how to hook her Precious New Mac to her TV.  And she did it all without the help of Christy Jo.  Hurrah x 2!</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>The lights dimmed, the event streamed, the pup snuggled and...</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>My soul scintillated.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>The topics were diverse and ranged from funny to</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 138:  Ignite Your Soul','','inherit','open','open','','3969-revision-7','','','2011-02-14 21:36:50','2011-02-15 04:36:50','',3969,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/14/3969-revision-7/',0,'revision','',0),(3979,1,'2011-02-15 10:27:40','2011-02-15 17:27:40','<p><strong><a href=\"http://ignitephx.bigcartel.com/product/ignite-phoenix-logo-tee\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3972\" title=\"ignite_phoenix_shirt_banner\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/ignite_phoenix_shirt_banner-300x85.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"85\" /></a></strong></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Have you heard of <a href=\"http://ignite.oreilly.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Ignite</strong></a>?</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>No, I’m not talking about playing with matches.  I’m talking about an event that sparks your imagination and your soul in one evening of geeky-cool bliss.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Ignite spontaneously combusted in late 2006 in where else but Seattle.  The Pacific Northwest is a breeding ground for all things geeky-cool.  Ignite presenters had exactly 5 minutes and 20 slides to share their personal and/or professional passion.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Oh, one other minor detail -- The slides auto-advance every 15 seconds.  Whoa.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>This idea spread like wildfire (from herein I promise to refrain from all fire-related references), and Ignite talks now <span style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\">blaze</span> take place all throughout the world!</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Late Bloomer that I am, I first heard of <strong><a href=\"http://ignite.oreilly.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite</a></strong> last spring when I cyber-stalked a blind date and came across his <strong><a href=\"http://ignitephoenix.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite Phoenix</a></strong> talk.  (Come on, we <em>all </em>do it!)  He scored points pre-date for being an outside-of-the-box type.  I dig right-brainers.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I next heard about <strong><a href=\"http://ignitephoenix.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite Phoenix</a> </strong>at a Girl\'s Night Out last summer.  I had just birthed the idea of this blog and shared my budding ideas with the girls.  My friend\'s neighbor suggested that I add <strong><a href=\"http://ignitephoenix.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite Phoenix</a></strong> as one of my <strong>365 soul-scintillating mini-adventures</strong>.  I added it to my writing journal when I arrived home.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>And then got sidetracked.  For 7 months.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Ahem.  I procrastinate sometimes.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Upon landing on the Ignite Phoenix homepage, I noticed that the event was one week away.  Great!  I\'m in time to buy tickets!</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Not.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Sold out, my friends.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Sold out at The Scottsdale Center for the Arts which accommodates more than a nice-sized crowd.  How AWESOME is that?!?!</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Yep.  I was EXCITED!  I put my personal feelings of disappointment aside.  A sell-out crowd means that there\'s hope for culture and creativity in my fair city!  Hurrah!</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>This also meant that I was forced to stay home and stream <strong><a href=\"http://ignitephoenix.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite Phoenix</a></strong> live while cuddling with World Most Precious Pooch on the sofa.  Darn.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Which of course meant that this Late Bloomer better keep sippin\' that kool-aid and figure out how to hook her Precious New Mac to her TV.  And she did it all without the help of Christy Jo.  Hurrah x 2!</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>The lights dimmed, the event streamed, the pup snuggled and...</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>My soul scintillated.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>The presenters and their passions were diverse and ranged from <strong><a href=\"http://ignitephoenix.com/2011/01/14/announcing-the-18-passionate-speakers-for-ignite-phoenix-9/  \" target=\"_blank\">funny to thought-provoking to inspiring to heart-warming.</a></strong>    </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>And cute.  When you throw a <a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&amp;v=oyZxzkd-Jsk\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>10 year-old kid</strong> </a>and a dog into the mix, the cute factor skyrockets. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Want to witness these gutsy peeps for yourselves?  Coming soon to a <a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/user/IgnitePhoenix#p/a  \" target=\"_blank\"><strong>YouTube channel</strong> </a>near you.   </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 138:  Ignite Your Soul','','inherit','open','open','','3969-revision-8','','','2011-02-15 10:27:40','2011-02-15 17:27:40','',3969,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/15/3969-revision-8/',0,'revision','',0),(3980,1,'2011-02-15 10:29:33','2011-02-15 17:29:33','<p><strong><a href=\"http://ignitephx.bigcartel.com/product/ignite-phoenix-logo-tee\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3972\" title=\"ignite_phoenix_shirt_banner\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/ignite_phoenix_shirt_banner-300x85.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"85\" /></a></strong></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Have you heard of <a href=\"http://ignite.oreilly.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Ignite</strong></a>?</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>No, I’m not talking about playing with matches.  I’m talking about an event that sparks your imagination and your soul in one evening of geeky-cool bliss.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Ignite spontaneously combusted in late 2006 in where else but Seattle.  The Pacific Northwest is a breeding ground for all things geeky-cool.  Ignite presenters had exactly 5 minutes and 20 slides to share their personal and/or professional passion.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Oh, one other minor detail -- The slides auto-advance every 15 seconds.  Whoa.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>This idea spread like wildfire (from herein I promise to refrain from all fire-related references), and Ignite talks now <span style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\">blaze</span> take place all throughout the world!</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Late Bloomer that I am, I first heard of <strong><a href=\"http://ignite.oreilly.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite</a></strong>last spring when I cyber-stalked a blind date and came across his <strong><a href=\"http://ignitephoenix.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite Phoenix</a></strong> talk.  (Come on, we <em>all </em>do it!)  He scored points pre-date for being an outside-of-the-box type.  I dig right-brainers.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I next heard about <strong><a href=\"http://ignitephoenix.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite Phoenix</a> </strong>at a Girl\'s Night Out last summer.  I had just birthed the idea of this blog and shared my budding ideas with the girls.  My friend\'s neighbor suggested that I add <strong><a href=\"http://ignitephoenix.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite Phoenix</a></strong> as one of my <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/365-or-bust/\" target=\"_blank\">365 soul-scintillating mini-adventures</a></strong>.  I added it to my writing journal when I arrived home.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>And then got sidetracked.  For 7 months.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Ahem.  I procrastinate sometimes.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Upon landing on the Ignite Phoenix homepage, I noticed that the event was one week away.  Great!  I\'m in time to buy tickets!</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Not.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Sold out, my friends.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Sold out at The Scottsdale Center for the Arts which accommodates more than a nice-sized crowd.  How AWESOME is that?!?!</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Yep.  I was EXCITED!  I put my personal feelings of disappointment aside.  A sell-out crowd means that there\'s hope for culture and creativity in my fair city!  Hurrah!</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>This also meant that I was forced to stay home and stream <strong><a href=\"http://ignitephoenix.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite Phoenix</a></strong> live while cuddling with World Most Precious Pooch on the sofa.  Darn.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Which of course meant that this Late Bloomer better keep sippin\' that kool-aid and figure out how to hook her Precious New Mac to her TV.  And she did it all without the help of Christy Jo.  Hurrah x 2!  (Now I just need to figure out how to listen through my TV so I don\'t have to</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>The lights dimmed, the event streamed, the pup snuggled and...</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>My soul scintillated.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>The presenters and their passions were diverse and ranged from <strong><a href=\"http://ignitephoenix.com/2011/01/14/announcing-the-18-passionate-speakers-for-ignite-phoenix-9/  \" target=\"_blank\">funny to thought-provoking to inspiring to heart-warming.</a></strong>    </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>And cute.  When you throw a <a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&amp;v=oyZxzkd-Jsk\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>10 year-old kid</strong> </a>and a dog into the mix, the cute factor skyrockets. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Want to witness these gutsy peeps for yourselves?  Coming soon to a <a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/user/IgnitePhoenix#p/a  \" target=\"_blank\"><strong>YouTube channel</strong> </a>near you.   </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 138:  Ignite Your Soul','','inherit','open','open','','3969-revision-9','','','2011-02-15 10:29:33','2011-02-15 17:29:33','',3969,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/15/3969-revision-9/',0,'revision','',0),(3981,1,'2011-02-15 10:32:21','2011-02-15 17:32:21','<p><strong><a href=\"http://ignitephx.bigcartel.com/product/ignite-phoenix-logo-tee\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3972\" title=\"ignite_phoenix_shirt_banner\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/ignite_phoenix_shirt_banner-300x85.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"85\" /></a></strong></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Have you heard of <a href=\"http://ignite.oreilly.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Ignite</strong></a>?</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>No, I’m not talking about playing with matches.  I’m talking about an event that sparks your imagination and your soul in one evening of geeky-cool bliss.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Ignite spontaneously combusted in late 2006 in where else but Seattle.  The Pacific Northwest is a breeding ground for all things geeky-cool.  Ignite presenters had exactly 5 minutes and 20 slides to share their personal and/or professional passion.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Oh, one other minor detail -- The slides auto-advance every 15 seconds.  Whoa.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>This idea spread like wildfire (from herein I promise to refrain from all fire-related references), and Ignite talks now <span style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\">blaze</span> take place all throughout the world!</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Late Bloomer that I am, I first heard of <strong><a href=\"http://ignite.oreilly.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite</a> </strong>last spring when I cyber-stalked a blind date and came across his <strong><a href=\"http://ignitephoenix.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite Phoenix</a></strong> talk.  (Come on, we <em>all </em>do it!)  He scored points pre-date for being an outside-of-the-box type.  I dig right-brainers.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I next heard about <strong><a href=\"http://ignitephoenix.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite Phoenix</a> </strong>at a Girl\'s Night Out last summer.  I had just birthed the idea of this blog and shared my budding ideas with the girls.  My friend\'s neighbor suggested that I add <strong><a href=\"http://ignitephoenix.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite Phoenix</a></strong> as one of my <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/365-or-bust/\" target=\"_blank\">365 soul-scintillating mini-adventures</a></strong>.  I added it to my writing journal when I arrived home.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>And then got sidetracked.  For 7 months.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Ahem.  I procrastinate sometimes.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Upon landing on the Ignite Phoenix homepage, I noticed that the event was one week away.  Great!  I\'m in time to buy tickets!</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Not.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Sold out, my friends.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Sold out at The Scottsdale Center for the Arts which accommodates more than a nice-sized crowd.  How AWESOME is that?!?!</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Yep.  I was EXCITED!  I put my personal feelings of disappointment aside.  A sell-out crowd means that there\'s hope for culture and creativity in my fair city!  Hurrah!</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>This also meant that I was forced to stay home and stream <strong><a href=\"http://ignitephoenix.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite Phoenix</a></strong> live while cuddling with World Most Precious Pooch on the sofa.  Darn.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Which of course meant that this Late Bloomer better keep sippin\' that kool-aid and figure out how to hook her Precious New Mac to her TV.  And she did it all without the help of Christy Jo.  Hurrah x 2!  (Now I just need to figure out how to listen through my TV so I don\'t have to hook up my computer speakers.  Anyone?  Anyone?)</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>The lights dimmed, the event streamed, the pup snuggled and...</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>My soul scintillated.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>The presenters and their passions were diverse and ranged from <strong><a href=\"http://ignitephoenix.com/2011/01/14/announcing-the-18-passionate-speakers-for-ignite-phoenix-9/  \" target=\"_blank\">funny to thought-provoking to inspiring to heart-warming.</a></strong>    </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>And cute.  When you throw a <a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&amp;v=oyZxzkd-Jsk\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>10 year-old kid</strong> </a>and a dog into the mix, the cute factor skyrockets. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Want to witness these gutsy peeps for yourselves?  Coming soon to a <a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/user/IgnitePhoenix#p/a  \" target=\"_blank\"><strong>YouTube channel</strong> </a>near you.   </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 138:  Ignite Your Soul','','inherit','open','open','','3969-revision-10','','','2011-02-15 10:32:21','2011-02-15 17:32:21','',3969,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/15/3969-revision-10/',0,'revision','',0),(3982,1,'2011-02-15 10:34:27','2011-02-15 17:34:27','<p><strong><a href=\"http://ignitephx.bigcartel.com/product/ignite-phoenix-logo-tee\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3972\" title=\"ignite_phoenix_shirt_banner\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/ignite_phoenix_shirt_banner-300x85.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"85\" /></a></strong></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Have you heard of <a href=\"http://ignite.oreilly.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Ignite</strong></a>?</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>No, I’m not talking about playing with matches.  I’m talking about an event that sparks your imagination and your soul in one evening of geeky-cool bliss.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Ignite spontaneously combusted in late 2006 in where else but Seattle.  The Pacific Northwest is a breeding ground for all things geeky-cool.  Ignite presenters had exactly 5 minutes and 20 slides to share their personal and/or professional passion.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Oh, one other minor detail -- The slides auto-advance every 15 seconds.  Whoa.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>This idea spread like wildfire (from herein I promise to refrain from all fire-related references), and Ignite talks now <span style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\">blaze</span> take place all throughout the world!</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Late Bloomer that I am, I first heard of <strong><a href=\"http://ignite.oreilly.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite</a> </strong>last spring when I cyber-stalked a blind date and came across his <strong><a href=\"http://ignitephoenix.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite Phoenix</a></strong> talk.  (Come on, we <em>all </em>do it!)  He scored points pre-date for being an outside-of-the-box type.  I dig right-brainers.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I next heard about <strong><a href=\"http://ignitephoenix.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite Phoenix</a> </strong>at a Girl\'s Night Out last summer.  I had just birthed the idea of this blog and shared my budding ideas with the girls.  My friend\'s neighbor suggested that I add <strong><a href=\"http://ignitephoenix.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite Phoenix</a></strong> as one of my <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/365-or-bust/\" target=\"_blank\">365 soul-scintillating mini-adventures</a></strong>.  I added it to my writing journal when I arrived home.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>And then got sidetracked.  For 7 months.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Ahem.  I procrastinate sometimes.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Upon landing on the Ignite Phoenix homepage, I noticed that the event was one week away.  Great!  I\'m in time to buy tickets!</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Not.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Sold out, my friends.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Sold out at The Scottsdale Center for the Arts which accommodates more than a nice-sized crowd.  How AWESOME is that?!?!</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Yep.  I was EXCITED!  I put my personal feelings of disappointment aside.  A sell-out crowd means that there\'s hope for culture and creativity in my fair city!  Hurrah!</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>This also meant that I was forced to stay home and stream <strong><a href=\"http://ignitephoenix.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite Phoenix</a></strong> live while cuddling with World Most Precious Pooch on the sofa.  Darn.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Which of course meant that this Late Bloomer better <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/21/day-113-i-joined-a-cult-please-dont-tell-my-mother/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>keep sippin\' that kool-aid</strong> </a>and figure out how to hook her Precious New Mac to her TV.  And she did it all without the help of Christy Jo.  Hurrah x 2!  (Now I just need to figure out how to listen through my TV so I don\'t have to hook up my computer speakers.  Anyone?  Anyone?)</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>The lights dimmed, the event streamed, the pup snuggled and...</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>My soul scintillated.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>The presenters and their passions were diverse and ranged from <strong><a href=\"http://ignitephoenix.com/2011/01/14/announcing-the-18-passionate-speakers-for-ignite-phoenix-9/  \" target=\"_blank\">funny to thought-provoking to inspiring to heart-warming.</a></strong>    </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>And cute.  When you throw a <a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&amp;v=oyZxzkd-Jsk\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>10 year-old kid</strong> </a>and a dog into the mix, the cute factor skyrockets. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Want to witness these gutsy peeps for yourselves?  Coming soon to a <a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/user/IgnitePhoenix#p/a  \" target=\"_blank\"><strong>YouTube channel</strong> </a>near you.   </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 138:  Ignite Your Soul','','inherit','open','open','','3969-revision-11','','','2011-02-15 10:34:27','2011-02-15 17:34:27','',3969,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/15/3969-revision-11/',0,'revision','',0),(3983,1,'2011-02-15 10:35:11','2011-02-15 17:35:11','<p><strong><a href=\"http://ignitephx.bigcartel.com/product/ignite-phoenix-logo-tee\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3972\" title=\"ignite_phoenix_shirt_banner\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/ignite_phoenix_shirt_banner-300x85.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"85\" /></a></strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Have you heard of <a href=\"http://ignite.oreilly.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Ignite</strong></a>?</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>No, I’m not talking about playing with matches.  I’m talking about an event that sparks your imagination and your soul in one evening of geeky-cool bliss.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ignite spontaneously combusted in late 2006 in where else but Seattle.  The Pacific Northwest is a breeding ground for all things geeky-cool.  Ignite presenters had exactly 5 minutes and 20 slides to share their personal and/or professional passion.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Oh, one other minor detail -- The slides auto-advanced every 15 seconds.  Whoa.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>This idea spread like wildfire (from herein I promise to refrain from all fire-related references), and Ignite talks now <span style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\">blaze</span> take place all throughout the world!</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Late Bloomer that I am, I first heard of <strong><a href=\"http://ignite.oreilly.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite</a> </strong>last spring when I cyber-stalked a blind date and came across his <strong><a href=\"http://ignitephoenix.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite Phoenix</a></strong> talk.  (Come on, we <em>all </em>do it!)  He scored points pre-date for being an outside-of-the-box type.  I dig right-brainers.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I next heard about <strong><a href=\"http://ignitephoenix.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite Phoenix</a> </strong>at a Girl\'s Night Out last summer.  I had just birthed the idea of this blog and shared my budding ideas with the girls.  My friend\'s neighbor suggested that I add <strong><a href=\"http://ignitephoenix.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite Phoenix</a></strong> as one of my <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/365-or-bust/\" target=\"_blank\">365 soul-scintillating mini-adventures</a></strong>.  I added it to my writing journal when I arrived home.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>And then got sidetracked.  For 7 months.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ahem.  I procrastinate sometimes.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Upon landing on the Ignite Phoenix homepage, I noticed that the event was one week away.  Great!  I\'m in time to buy tickets!</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Not.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Sold out, my friends.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Sold out at The Scottsdale Center for the Arts which accommodates more than a nice-sized crowd.  How AWESOME is that?!?!</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Yep.  I was EXCITED!  I put my personal feelings of disappointment aside.  A sell-out crowd means that there\'s hope for culture and creativity in my fair city!  Hurrah!</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>This also meant that I was forced to stay home and stream <strong><a href=\"http://ignitephoenix.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite Phoenix</a></strong> live while cuddling with World Most Precious Pooch on the sofa.  Darn.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Which of course meant that this Late Bloomer better <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/21/day-113-i-joined-a-cult-please-dont-tell-my-mother/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>keep sippin\' that kool-aid</strong> </a>and figure out how to hook her Precious New Mac to her TV.  And she did it all without the help of Christy Jo.  Hurrah x 2!  (Now I just need to figure out how to listen through my TV so I don\'t have to hook up my computer speakers.  Anyone?  Anyone?)</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>The lights dimmed, the event streamed, the pup snuggled and...</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>My soul scintillated.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>The presenters and their passions were diverse and ranged from <strong><a href=\"http://ignitephoenix.com/2011/01/14/announcing-the-18-passionate-speakers-for-ignite-phoenix-9/  \" target=\"_blank\">funny to thought-provoking to inspiring to heart-warming.</a></strong>    </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>And cute.  When you throw a <a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&amp;v=oyZxzkd-Jsk\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>10 year-old kid</strong> </a>and a dog into the mix, the cute factor skyrockets. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Want to witness these gutsy peeps for yourselves?  Coming soon to a <a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/user/IgnitePhoenix#p/a  \" target=\"_blank\"><strong>YouTube channel</strong> </a>near you.   </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 138:  Ignite Your Soul','','inherit','open','open','','3969-revision-12','','','2011-02-15 10:35:11','2011-02-15 17:35:11','',3969,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/15/3969-revision-12/',0,'revision','',0),(3984,1,'2011-02-15 10:37:00','2011-02-15 17:37:00','<p><strong><a href=\"http://ignitephx.bigcartel.com/product/ignite-phoenix-logo-tee\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3972\" title=\"ignite_phoenix_shirt_banner\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/ignite_phoenix_shirt_banner-300x85.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"85\" /></a></strong></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Have you heard of <a href=\"http://ignite.oreilly.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Ignite</strong></a>?</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>No, I’m not talking about playing with matches.  I’m talking about an event that sparks your imagination and your soul in one evening of geeky-cool bliss.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Ignite spontaneously combusted in late 2006 in where else but Seattle.  The Pacific Northwest is a breeding ground for all things geeky-cool.  Ignite presenters had exactly 5 minutes and 20 slides to share their personal and/or professional passion.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Oh, one other minor detail -- The slides auto-advanced every 15 seconds.  Whoa.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>This idea spread like wildfire (from herein I promise to refrain from all fire-related references), and Ignite presentations now <span style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\">blaze</span> take place all throughout the world!</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Late Bloomer that I am, I first heard of <strong><a href=\"http://ignite.oreilly.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite</a> </strong>last spring when I cyber-stalked a blind date and came across his <strong><a href=\"http://ignitephoenix.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite Phoenix</a></strong> talk.  (Come on, we <em>all </em>do it!)  He scored points pre-date for being an outside-of-the-box type.  I dig right-brainers.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I next heard about <strong><a href=\"http://ignitephoenix.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite Phoenix</a> </strong>at a Girl\'s Night Out last summer.  I had just birthed the idea of this blog and shared my budding ideas with the girls.  My friend\'s neighbor suggested that I add <strong><a href=\"http://ignitephoenix.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite Phoenix</a></strong> as one of my <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/365-or-bust/\" target=\"_blank\">365 soul-scintillating mini-adventures</a></strong>.  I added it to my writing journal when I arrived home.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>And then got sidetracked.  For 7 months.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Ahem.  I procrastinate sometimes.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Upon landing on the Ignite Phoenix homepage, I noticed that the event was one week away.  Great!  I\'m in time to buy tickets!</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Not.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Sold out, my friends.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Sold out at The Scottsdale Center for the Arts which accommodates more than a nice-sized crowd.  How AWESOME is that?!?!</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Yep.  I was EXCITED!  I put my personal feelings of disappointment aside.  A sell-out crowd means that there\'s hope for culture and creativity in my fair city!  Hurrah!</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>This also meant that I was forced to stay home and stream <strong><a href=\"http://ignitephoenix.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite Phoenix</a></strong> live while cuddling with World Most Precious Pooch on the sofa.  Darn.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Which of course meant that this Late Bloomer better <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/21/day-113-i-joined-a-cult-please-dont-tell-my-mother/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>keep sippin\' that kool-aid</strong> </a>and figure out how to hook her Precious New Mac to her TV.  And she did it all without the help of Christy Jo.  Hurrah x 2!  (Now I just need to figure out how to listen through my TV so I don\'t have to hook up my computer speakers.  Anyone?  Anyone?)</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>The lights dimmed, the event streamed, the pup snuggled and...</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>My soul scintillated.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>The presenters and their passions were diverse and ranged from <strong><a href=\"http://ignitephoenix.com/2011/01/14/announcing-the-18-passionate-speakers-for-ignite-phoenix-9/  \" target=\"_blank\">funny to thought-provoking to inspiring to heart-warming.</a></strong>    </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>And cute.  When you throw a <a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&amp;v=oyZxzkd-Jsk\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>10 year-old kid</strong> </a>and a dog into the mix, the cute factor skyrockets. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Want to witness these gutsy peeps for yourselves?  Coming soon to a <a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/user/IgnitePhoenix#p/a  \" target=\"_blank\"><strong>YouTube channel</strong> </a>near you.   </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 138:  Ignite Your Soul','','inherit','open','open','','3969-revision-13','','','2011-02-15 10:37:00','2011-02-15 17:37:00','',3969,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/15/3969-revision-13/',0,'revision','',0),(3986,1,'2011-02-15 10:39:04','2011-02-15 17:39:04','<p><strong><a href=\"http://ignitephx.bigcartel.com/product/ignite-phoenix-logo-tee\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3972\" title=\"ignite_phoenix_shirt_banner\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/ignite_phoenix_shirt_banner-300x85.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"85\" /></a></strong></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Have you heard of <a href=\"http://ignite.oreilly.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Ignite</strong></a>?</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>No, I’m not talking about playing with matches.  I’m talking about an event that sparks your imagination and your soul in one evening of geeky-cool bliss.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Ignite spontaneously combusted in late 2006 in where else but Seattle.  The Pacific Northwest is a breeding ground for all things geeky-cool.  Ignite presenters had exactly 5 minutes and 20 slides to share their personal and/or professional passion.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Oh, one other minor detail -- The slides auto-advanced every 15 seconds.  Whoa.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>This idea spread like wildfire (from herein I promise to refrain from all fire-related references), and Ignite presentations now <span style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\">blaze</span> take place all throughout the world!</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Late Bloomer that I am, I first heard of <strong><a href=\"http://ignite.oreilly.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite</a> </strong>last spring when I cyber-stalked a blind date and came across his <strong><a href=\"http://ignitephoenix.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite Phoenix</a></strong> talk.  (Come on, we <em>all </em>do it!)  He scored points pre-date for being an outside-of-the-box type.  I dig right-brainers.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I next heard about <strong><a href=\"http://ignitephoenix.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite Phoenix</a> </strong>at a Girl\'s Night Out last summer.  I had just birthed the idea of this blog and shared my budding ideas with the girls.  My friend\'s neighbor suggested that I add <strong><a href=\"http://ignitephoenix.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite Phoenix</a></strong> as one of my <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/365-or-bust/\" target=\"_blank\">365 soul-scintillating mini-adventures</a></strong>.  I added it to my writing journal when I arrived home.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>And then got sidetracked.  For 7 months.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Ahem.  I procrastinate sometimes.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Upon landing on the Ignite Phoenix homepage, I noticed that the event was one week away.  Great!  I\'m in time to buy tickets!</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Not.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Sold out, my friends.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Sold out at The Scottsdale Center for the Arts which accommodates more than a nice-sized crowd.  How AWESOME is that?!?!</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Yep.  I was EXCITED!  I put my personal feelings of disappointment aside.  A sell-out crowd means that there\'s hope for culture and creativity in my fair city!  Hurrah!</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>This also meant that I was forced to stay home and stream <strong><a href=\"http://ignitephoenix.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite Phoenix</a></strong> live while cuddling with World Most Precious Pooch on the sofa.  Darn.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Which of course meant that this Late Bloomer better <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/21/day-113-i-joined-a-cult-please-dont-tell-my-mother/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>keep sippin\' that kool-aid</strong> </a>and figure out how to hook her Precious New Mac to her TV.  And she did it all without the help of Christy Jo.  Hurrah x 2!  (Now I just need to figure out how to listen through my TV so I don\'t have to hook up my computer speakers.  Anyone?  Anyone?)</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>The lights dimmed, the event streamed, the pup snuggled and...</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>My soul scintillated.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>The presenters and their passions were diverse and ranged from <strong><a href=\"http://ignitephoenix.com/2011/01/14/announcing-the-18-passionate-speakers-for-ignite-phoenix-9/  \" target=\"_blank\">funny to thought-provoking to inspiring to heart-warming.</a></strong>    </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>And cute.  When you throw a <a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&amp;v=oyZxzkd-Jsk\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>10 year-old kid</strong> </a>and a dog into the mix, the cute factor skyrockets. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Want to witness these gutsy peeps for yourselves?  Coming soon to a <a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/user/IgnitePhoenix#p/a  \" target=\"_blank\"><strong>YouTube channel</strong> </a>near you.   </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 138:  Ignite Your Soul','','inherit','open','open','','3969-revision-15','','','2011-02-15 10:39:04','2011-02-15 17:39:04','',3969,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/15/3969-revision-15/',0,'revision','',0),(3985,1,'2011-02-15 10:37:27','2011-02-15 17:37:27','<p><strong><a href=\"http://ignitephx.bigcartel.com/product/ignite-phoenix-logo-tee\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3972\" title=\"ignite_phoenix_shirt_banner\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/ignite_phoenix_shirt_banner-300x85.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"85\" /></a></strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Have you heard of <a href=\"http://ignite.oreilly.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Ignite</strong></a>?</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>No, I’m not talking about playing with matches.  I’m talking about an event that sparks your imagination and your soul in one evening of geeky-cool bliss.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ignite spontaneously combusted in late 2006 in where else but Seattle.  The Pacific Northwest is a breeding ground for all things geeky-cool.  Ignite presenters had exactly 5 minutes and 20 slides to share their personal and/or professional passion.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Oh, one other minor detail -- The slides auto-advanced every 15 seconds.  Whoa.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>This idea spread like wildfire (from herein I promise to refrain from all fire-related references), and Ignite presentations now <span style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\">blaze</span> take place all throughout the world!</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Late Bloomer that I am, I first heard of <strong><a href=\"http://ignite.oreilly.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite</a> </strong>last spring when I cyber-stalked a blind date and came across his <strong><a href=\"http://ignitephoenix.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite Phoenix</a></strong> talk.  (Come on, we <em>all </em>do it!)  He scored points pre-date for being an outside-of-the-box type.  I dig right-brainers.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I next heard about <strong><a href=\"http://ignitephoenix.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite Phoenix</a> </strong>at a Girl\'s Night Out last summer.  I had just birthed the idea of this blog and shared my budding ideas with the girls.  My friend\'s neighbor suggested that I add <strong><a href=\"http://ignitephoenix.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite Phoenix</a></strong> as one of my <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/365-or-bust/\" target=\"_blank\">365 soul-scintillating mini-adventures</a></strong>.  I added it to my writing journal when I arrived home.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>And then got sidetracked.  For 7 months.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ahem.  I procrastinate sometimes.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Upon landing on the Ignite Phoenix homepage, I noticed that the event was one week away.  Great!  I\'m in time to buy tickets!</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Not.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Sold out, my friends.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Sold out at The Scottsdale Center for the Arts which accommodates more than a nice-sized crowd.  How AWESOME is that?!?!</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Yep.  I was EXCITED!  I put my personal feelings of disappointment aside.  A sell-out crowd means that there\'s hope for culture and creativity in my fair city!  Hurrah!</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>This also meant that I was forced to stay home and stream <strong><a href=\"http://ignitephoenix.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite Phoenix</a></strong> live while cuddling with World Most Precious Pooch on the sofa.  Darn.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Which of course meant that this Late Bloomer better <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/21/day-113-i-joined-a-cult-please-dont-tell-my-mother/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>keep sippin\' that kool-aid</strong> </a>and figure out how to hook her Precious New Mac to her TV.  And she did it all without the help of Christy Jo.  Hurrah x 2!  (Now I just need to figure out how to listen through my TV so I don\'t have to hook up my computer speakers.  Anyone?  Anyone?)</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>The lights dimmed, the event streamed, the pup snuggled and...</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>My soul scintillated.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>The presenters and their passions were diverse and ranged from <strong><a href=\"http://ignitephoenix.com/2011/01/14/announcing-the-18-passionate-speakers-for-ignite-phoenix-9/  \" target=\"_blank\">funny to thought-provoking to inspiring to heart-warming.</a></strong>    </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>And cute.  When you throw a <a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&amp;v=oyZxzkd-Jsk\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>10 year-old kid</strong> </a>and a dog into the mix, the cute factor skyrockets. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Want to witness these gutsy peeps for yourselves?  Coming soon to a <a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/user/IgnitePhoenix#p/a  \" target=\"_blank\"><strong>YouTube channel</strong> </a>near you.   </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 138:  Ignite Your Soul','','inherit','open','open','','3969-revision-14','','','2011-02-15 10:37:27','2011-02-15 17:37:27','',3969,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/15/3969-revision-14/',0,'revision','',0),(3987,1,'2011-02-15 10:41:10','2011-02-15 17:41:10','<p><strong><a href=\"http://ignitephx.bigcartel.com/product/ignite-phoenix-logo-tee\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3972\" title=\"ignite_phoenix_shirt_banner\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/ignite_phoenix_shirt_banner-300x85.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"85\" /></a></strong></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Have you heard of <a href=\"http://ignite.oreilly.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Ignite</strong></a>?</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>No, I’m not talking about playing with matches.  I’m talking about an event that sparks your imagination and your soul in one evening of geeky-cool bliss.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Ignite spontaneously combusted in late 2006 in where else but Seattle.  The Pacific Northwest is a breeding ground for all things geeky-cool.  Ignite presenters had exactly 5 minutes and 20 slides to share their personal and/or professional passion.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Oh, one other minor detail -- The slides auto-advanced every 15 seconds.  Whoa.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>This idea spread like wildfire (from herein I promise to refrain from all fire-related references), and Ignite presentations now <span style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\">blaze</span> take place all throughout the world!</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Late Bloomer that I am, I first heard of <strong><a href=\"http://ignite.oreilly.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite</a> </strong>last spring when I cyber-stalked a blind date and came across his <strong><a href=\"http://ignitephoenix.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite Phoenix</a></strong> talk.  (Come on, we <em>all </em>do it!)  He scored points pre-date for being an outside-of-the-box type.  I dig right-brainers.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I next heard about <strong><a href=\"http://ignitephoenix.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite Phoenix</a> </strong>at a Girl\'s Night Out last summer.  I had just birthed the idea of this blog and shared my budding ideas with the girls.  My friend\'s neighbor suggested that I add <strong><a href=\"http://ignitephoenix.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite Phoenix</a></strong> as one of my <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/365-or-bust/\" target=\"_blank\">365 soul-scintillating mini-adventures</a></strong>.  I added it to my writing journal when I arrived home.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>And then got sidetracked.  For 7 months.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Ahem.  I procrastinate sometimes.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Upon landing on the Ignite Phoenix homepage, I noticed that the event was one week away.  Great!  I\'m in time to buy tickets!</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Not.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Sold out, my friends.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Sold out at The Scottsdale Center for the Arts which accommodates more than a nice-sized crowd.  How AWESOME is that?!?!</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Yep.  I was EXCITED!  I put my personal feelings of disappointment aside.  A sell-out crowd means that there\'s hope for culture and creativity in my fair city!  Hurrah!</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>This also meant that I was forced to stay home and stream <strong><a href=\"http://ignitephoenix.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite Phoenix</a></strong> live while cuddling with <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/12/day-106-canine-modeling-its-a-ruff-life/\" target=\"_blank\">World Most Precious Pooch</a></strong> on the sofa.  Darn.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Which of course meant that this Late Bloomer better <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/21/day-113-i-joined-a-cult-please-dont-tell-my-mother/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>keep sippin\' that kool-aid</strong> </a>and figure out how to hook her Precious New Mac to her TV.  And she did it all without the help of Christy Jo.  Hurrah x 2!  (Now I just need to figure out how to listen through my TV so I don\'t have to hook up my computer speakers.  Anyone?  Anyone?)</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>The lights dimmed, the event streamed, the pup snuggled and...</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>My soul scintillated.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>The presenters and their passions were diverse and ranged from <strong><a href=\"http://ignitephoenix.com/2011/01/14/announcing-the-18-passionate-speakers-for-ignite-phoenix-9/  \" target=\"_blank\">funny to thought-provoking to inspiring to heart-warming.</a></strong>    </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>And cute.  When you throw a <a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&amp;v=oyZxzkd-Jsk\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>10 year-old kid</strong> </a>and a dog into the mix, the cute factor skyrockets. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Want to witness these gutsy peeps for yourselves?  Coming soon to a <a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/user/IgnitePhoenix#p/a  \" target=\"_blank\"><strong>YouTube channel</strong> </a>near you.   </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 138:  Ignite Your Soul','','inherit','open','open','','3969-revision-16','','','2011-02-15 10:41:10','2011-02-15 17:41:10','',3969,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/15/3969-revision-16/',0,'revision','',0),(3988,1,'2011-02-15 10:43:44','2011-02-15 17:43:44','<p><strong><a href=\"http://ignitephx.bigcartel.com/product/ignite-phoenix-logo-tee\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3972\" title=\"ignite_phoenix_shirt_banner\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/ignite_phoenix_shirt_banner-300x85.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"85\" /></a></strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Have you heard of <a href=\"http://ignite.oreilly.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Ignite</strong></a>?</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>No, I’m not talking about playing with matches.  I’m talking about an event that sparks your imagination and your soul in one evening of geeky-cool bliss.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ignite spontaneously combusted in late 2006 in where else but Seattle.  The Pacific Northwest is a breeding ground for all things geeky-cool.  Ignite presenters had exactly 5 minutes and 20 slides to share their personal and/or professional passion.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Oh, one other minor detail -- The slides auto-advanced every 15 seconds.  Whoa.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>This idea spread like wildfire (from herein I promise to refrain from all fire-related references), and Ignite presentations now <span style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\">blaze</span> take place all throughout the world!</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Late Bloomer that I am, I first heard of <strong><a href=\"http://ignite.oreilly.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite</a> </strong>last spring when I cyber-stalked a blind date and came across his <strong><a href=\"http://ignitephoenix.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite Phoenix</a></strong> talk.  (Come on, we <em>all </em>do it!)  He scored points pre-date for being an outside-of-the-box type.  I dig right-brainers.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I next heard about <strong><a href=\"http://ignitephoenix.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite Phoenix</a> </strong>at a Girl\'s Night Out last summer.  I had just birthed the idea of this blog and shared my budding ideas with the girls.  My friend\'s neighbor suggested that I add <strong><a href=\"http://ignitephoenix.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite Phoenix</a></strong> as one of my <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/365-or-bust/\" target=\"_blank\">365 soul-scintillating mini-adventures</a></strong>.  I added it to my writing journal when I arrived home.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>And then got sidetracked.  For 7 months.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ahem.  I procrastinate sometimes.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Upon landing on the Ignite Phoenix homepage, I noticed that the event was one week away.  Great!  I\'m in time to buy tickets!</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Not.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Sold out, my friends.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Sold out at The Scottsdale Center for the Arts which accommodates more than a nice-sized crowd.  How AWESOME is that?!?!</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Yep.  I was EXCITED!  I put my personal feelings of disappointment aside.  A sell-out crowd means that there\'s hope for culture and creativity in my fair city!  Hurrah!</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>This also meant that I was forced to stay home and stream <strong><a href=\"http://ignitephoenix.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite Phoenix</a></strong> live while cuddling with <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/12/day-106-canine-modeling-its-a-ruff-life/\" target=\"_blank\">World Most Precious Pooch</a></strong> on the sofa.  Darn.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Which of course meant that this Late Bloomer better <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/21/day-113-i-joined-a-cult-please-dont-tell-my-mother/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>keep sippin\' that kool-aid</strong> </a>and figure out how to hook her Precious New Mac to her TV.  And she did it all without the help of Christy Jo.  Hurrah x 2!  (Now I just need to figure out how to listen through my TV so I don\'t have to hook up my computer speakers each time.  Anyone?  Anyone?)</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>The lights dimmed, the event streamed, the pup snuggled and...</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>My soul scintillated.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>The presenters and their passions were diverse and ranged from <strong><a href=\"http://ignitephoenix.com/2011/01/14/announcing-the-18-passionate-speakers-for-ignite-phoenix-9/  \" target=\"_blank\">funny to thought-provoking to inspiring to heart-warming.</a></strong>    </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>And cute.  When you throw a <a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&amp;v=oyZxzkd-Jsk\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>10 year-old kid</strong> </a>and a dog into the mix, the cute factor skyrockets. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Want to witness these gutsy peeps for yourselves?  Coming soon to a <a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/user/IgnitePhoenix#p/a  \" target=\"_blank\"><strong>YouTube channel</strong> </a>near you.   </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 138:  Ignite Your Soul','','inherit','open','open','','3969-revision-17','','','2011-02-15 10:43:44','2011-02-15 17:43:44','',3969,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/15/3969-revision-17/',0,'revision','',0),(3989,1,'2011-02-15 10:44:39','2011-02-15 17:44:39','<p><strong><a href=\"http://ignitephx.bigcartel.com/product/ignite-phoenix-logo-tee\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3972\" title=\"ignite_phoenix_shirt_banner\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/ignite_phoenix_shirt_banner-300x85.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"85\" /></a></strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Have you heard of <a href=\"http://ignite.oreilly.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Ignite</strong></a>?</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>No, I’m not talking about playing with matches.  I’m talking about an event that sparks your imagination and your soul in one evening of geeky-cool bliss.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ignite spontaneously combusted in late 2006 in where else but Seattle.  The Pacific Northwest is a breeding ground for all things geeky-cool.  Ignite presenters had exactly 5 minutes and 20 slides to share their personal and/or professional passion.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Oh, one other minor detail -- The slides auto-advanced every 15 seconds.  Whoa.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>This idea spread like wildfire (from herein I promise to refrain from all fire-related references), and Ignite presentations now <span style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\">blaze</span> take place all throughout the world!</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Late Bloomer that I am, I first heard of <strong><a href=\"http://ignite.oreilly.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite</a> </strong>last spring when I cyber-stalked a blind date and came across his <strong><a href=\"http://ignitephoenix.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite Phoenix</a></strong> talk.  (Come on, we <em>all </em>do it!)  He scored points pre-date for being an outside-of-the-box type.  I dig right-brainers.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I next heard about <strong><a href=\"http://ignitephoenix.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite Phoenix</a> </strong>at a Girl\'s Night Out last summer.  I had just birthed the idea of this blog and shared my budding ideas with the girls.  My friend\'s neighbor suggested that I add <strong><a href=\"http://ignitephoenix.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite Phoenix</a></strong> as one of my <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/365-or-bust/\" target=\"_blank\">365 soul-scintillating mini-adventures</a></strong>.  I added it to my writing journal when I arrived home.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>And then got sidetracked.  For 7 months.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ahem.  I procrastinate sometimes.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Upon landing on the Ignite Phoenix homepage, I noticed that the event was one week away.  Great!  I\'m in time to buy tickets!</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Not.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Sold out, my friends.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Sold out at The Scottsdale Center for the Arts which accommodates more than a nice-sized crowd.  How AWESOME is that?!?!</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Yep.  I was EXCITED!  I put my personal feelings of disappointment aside.  A sell-out crowd means that there\'s hope for culture and creativity in my fair city!  Hurrah!</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>This also meant that I was forced to stay home and stream <strong><a href=\"http://ignitephoenix.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite Phoenix</a></strong> live while cuddling with <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/12/day-106-canine-modeling-its-a-ruff-life/\" target=\"_blank\">World Most Precious Pooch</a></strong> on the sofa.  Darn.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Which of course meant that this Late Bloomer better <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/21/day-113-i-joined-a-cult-please-dont-tell-my-mother/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>keep sippin\' that kool-aid</strong> </a>and figure out how to hook her Precious New Mac to her TV.  And she did it all without the help of Christy Jo.  Hurrah x 2!  (Now I just need to figure out how to listen through my TV so I don\'t have to hook up my computer speakers each time.  Anyone?  Anyone?)</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>The lights dimmed, the event streamed, the pup snuggled and...</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>My soul scintillated.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>The presenters and their passions were diverse and ranged from <strong><a href=\"http://ignitephoenix.com/2011/01/14/announcing-the-18-passionate-speakers-for-ignite-phoenix-9/  \" target=\"_blank\">funny to thought-provoking to inspiring to heart-warming.</a></strong>    </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>And cute.  When you throw a <a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&amp;v=oyZxzkd-Jsk\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>10 year-old kid</strong> </a>and a dog into the mix, the cute factor skyrockets. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Want to witness these gutsy peeps for yourselves?  Coming soon to a <a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/user/IgnitePhoenix#p/a  \" target=\"_blank\"><strong>YouTube channel</strong> </a>near you.   </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 138: Ignite Your Soul','','inherit','open','open','','3969-revision-18','','','2011-02-15 10:44:39','2011-02-15 17:44:39','',3969,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/15/3969-revision-18/',0,'revision','',0),(3990,1,'2011-02-15 10:48:56','2011-02-15 17:48:56','<p><strong><a href=\"http://ignitephx.bigcartel.com/product/ignite-phoenix-logo-tee\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3972\" title=\"ignite_phoenix_shirt_banner\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/ignite_phoenix_shirt_banner-300x85.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"85\" /></a></strong></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Have you heard of <a href=\"http://ignite.oreilly.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Ignite</strong></a>?</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>No, I’m not talking about playing with matches. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I’m talking about an event that sparks your imagination and your soul in one evening of geeky-cool bliss.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Ignite spontaneously combusted in late 2006 in where else but Seattle.  The Pacific Northwest is a breeding ground for all things geeky-cool. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>On that original dark and I\'m assuming rainy night, Ignite presenters had exactly 5 minutes and 20 slides to share their personal and/or professional passion.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Oh, one other minor detail -- The slides auto-advanced every 15 seconds.  Whoa.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>This idea spread like wildfire (from herein I promise to refrain from all fire-related references), and Ignite presentations now <span style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\">blaze</span> take place all throughout the world!</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Late Bloomer that I am, I first heard of <strong><a href=\"http://ignite.oreilly.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite</a> </strong>last spring when I cyber-stalked a blind date and came across his <strong><a href=\"http://ignitephoenix.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite Phoenix</a></strong> talk.  (Come on, we <em>all </em>do it!)  He scored points pre-date for being an outside-of-the-box type.  I dig right-brainers.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I next heard about <strong><a href=\"http://ignitephoenix.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite Phoenix</a> </strong>at a Girl\'s Night Out last summer.  I had just birthed the idea of this blog and shared my budding ideas with the girls.  My friend\'s neighbor suggested that I add <strong><a href=\"http://ignitephoenix.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite Phoenix</a></strong> as one of my <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/365-or-bust/\" target=\"_blank\">365 soul-scintillating mini-adventures</a></strong>.  I added it to my writing journal when I arrived home.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>And then got sidetracked.  For 7 months.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Ahem.  I procrastinate sometimes.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Upon landing on the Ignite Phoenix homepage, I noticed that the event was one week away.  Great!  I\'m in time to buy tickets!</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Not.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Sold out, my friends.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Sold out at The Scottsdale Center for the Arts which accommodates more than a nice-sized crowd.  How AWESOME is that?!?!</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Yep.  I was EXCITED!  I put my personal feelings of disappointment aside.  A sell-out crowd means that there\'s hope for culture and creativity in my fair city!  Hurrah!</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>This also meant that I was forced to stay home and stream <strong><a href=\"http://ignitephoenix.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite Phoenix</a></strong> live while cuddling with <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/12/day-106-canine-modeling-its-a-ruff-life/\" target=\"_blank\">World Most Precious Pooch</a></strong> on the sofa.  Darn.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Which of course meant that this Late Bloomer better <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/21/day-113-i-joined-a-cult-please-dont-tell-my-mother/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>keep sippin\' that kool-aid</strong> </a>and figure out how to hook her Precious New Mac to her TV.  And she did it all without the help of Christy Jo.  Hurrah x 2!  (Now I just need to figure out how to listen through my TV so I don\'t have to hook up my computer speakers each time.  Anyone?  Anyone?)</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>The lights dimmed, the event streamed, the pup snuggled and...</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>My soul scintillated.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>The presenters and their passions were diverse and ranged from <strong><a href=\"http://ignitephoenix.com/2011/01/14/announcing-the-18-passionate-speakers-for-ignite-phoenix-9/  \" target=\"_blank\">funny to thought-provoking to inspiring to heart-warming.</a></strong>    </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>And cute.  When you throw a <a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&amp;v=oyZxzkd-Jsk\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>10 year-old kid</strong> </a>and a dog into the mix, the cute factor skyrockets. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Want to witness these gutsy peeps for yourselves?  Coming soon to a <a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/user/IgnitePhoenix#p/a  \" target=\"_blank\"><strong>YouTube channel</strong> </a>near you.   </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 138: Ignite Your Soul','','inherit','open','open','','3969-revision-19','','','2011-02-15 10:48:56','2011-02-15 17:48:56','',3969,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/15/3969-revision-19/',0,'revision','',0),(3991,1,'2011-02-15 10:50:59','2011-02-15 17:50:59','<p><strong><a href=\"http://ignitephx.bigcartel.com/product/ignite-phoenix-logo-tee\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3972\" title=\"ignite_phoenix_shirt_banner\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/ignite_phoenix_shirt_banner-300x85.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"85\" /></a></strong></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Have you heard of <a href=\"http://ignite.oreilly.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Ignite</strong></a>?</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>No, I’m not talking about playing with matches. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I’m talking about an event that sparks your imagination and your soul in one evening of geeky-cool bliss.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Ignite spontaneously combusted in late 2006 in where else but Seattle.  The Pacific Northwest is a breeding ground for all things geeky-cool. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>On that original dark and (more than likely rainy) night, Ignite presenters had exactly 5 minutes and 20 slides to share their personal and/or professional passion.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Oh, one other minor detail -- The slides auto-advanced every 15 seconds.  Whoa.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>This idea spread like wildfire (from herein I promise to refrain from all fire-related references), and Ignite presentations now <span style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\">blaze</span> take place all throughout the world!</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Late Bloomer that I am, I first heard of <strong><a href=\"http://ignite.oreilly.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite</a> </strong>last spring when I cyber-stalked a blind date and came across his <strong><a href=\"http://ignitephoenix.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite Phoenix</a></strong> talk.  (Come on, we <em>all </em>do it!)  He scored points pre-date for being an outside-of-the-box type.  I dig right-brainers.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I next heard about <strong><a href=\"http://ignitephoenix.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite Phoenix</a> </strong>at a Girl\'s Night Out last summer.  I had just birthed the idea of this blog and shared my budding ideas with the girls.  My friend\'s neighbor suggested that I add <strong><a href=\"http://ignitephoenix.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite Phoenix</a></strong> as one of my <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/365-or-bust/\" target=\"_blank\">365 soul-scintillating mini-adventures</a></strong>.  I added it to my writing journal when I arrived home.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>And then got sidetracked.  For 7 months.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Ahem.  I procrastinate sometimes.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Upon landing on the Ignite Phoenix homepage, I noticed that the event was one week away.  Great!  I\'m in time to buy tickets!</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Not.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Sold out, my friends.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Sold out at The Scottsdale Center for the Arts which accommodates more than a nice-sized crowd.  How AWESOME is that?!?!</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Yep.  I was EXCITED!  I put my personal feelings of disappointment aside.  A sell-out crowd means that there\'s hope for culture and creativity in my fair city!  Hurrah!</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>This also meant that I was forced to stay home and stream <strong><a href=\"http://ignitephoenix.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite Phoenix</a></strong> live while cuddling with <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/12/day-106-canine-modeling-its-a-ruff-life/\" target=\"_blank\">World Most Precious Pooch</a></strong> on the sofa.  Darn.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Which of course meant that this Late Bloomer better <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/21/day-113-i-joined-a-cult-please-dont-tell-my-mother/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>keep sippin\' that kool-aid</strong> </a>and figure out how to hook her Precious New Mac to her TV.  And she did it all without the help of Christy Jo.  Hurrah x 2!  (Now I just need to figure out how to listen through my TV so I don\'t have to hook up my computer speakers each time.  Anyone?  Anyone?)</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>The lights dimmed, the event streamed, the pup snuggled and...</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>My soul scintillated.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>The presenters and their passions were diverse and ranged from <strong><a href=\"http://ignitephoenix.com/2011/01/14/announcing-the-18-passionate-speakers-for-ignite-phoenix-9/  \" target=\"_blank\">funny to thought-provoking to inspiring to heart-warming.</a></strong>    </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>And cute.  When you throw a <a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&amp;v=oyZxzkd-Jsk\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>10 year-old kid</strong> </a>and a dog into the mix, the cute factor skyrockets. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Want to witness these gutsy peeps for yourselves?  Coming soon to a <a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/user/IgnitePhoenix#p/a  \" target=\"_blank\"><strong>YouTube channel</strong> </a>near you.   </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 138: Ignite Your Soul','','inherit','open','open','','3969-revision-20','','','2011-02-15 10:50:59','2011-02-15 17:50:59','',3969,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/15/3969-revision-20/',0,'revision','',0),(3992,1,'2011-02-15 10:52:06','2011-02-15 17:52:06','<p><strong><a href=\"http://ignitephx.bigcartel.com/product/ignite-phoenix-logo-tee\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3972\" title=\"ignite_phoenix_shirt_banner\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/ignite_phoenix_shirt_banner-300x85.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"85\" /></a></strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Have you heard of <a href=\"http://ignite.oreilly.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Ignite</strong></a>?</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>No, I’m not talking about playing with matches. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I’m talking about an event that sparks your imagination and your soul in one evening of geeky-cool bliss.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ignite spontaneously combusted in late 2006 in where else but Seattle.  The Pacific Northwest is a breeding ground for all things geeky-cool. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>On that original dark and (more than likely rainy) night, Ignite presenters had exactly 5 minutes and 20 slides to share their personal and/or professional passion.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Oh, one other minor detail -- The slides auto-advanced every 15 seconds.  Whoa.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>This idea spread like wildfire (from herein I promise to refrain from all fire-related references), and Ignite presentations now <span style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\">blaze</span> take place all throughout the world!</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Late Bloomer that I am, I first heard of <strong><a href=\"http://ignite.oreilly.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite</a> </strong>last spring when I cyber-stalked a blind date and came across his <strong><a href=\"http://ignitephoenix.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite Phoenix</a></strong> talk.  (Come on, we <em>all </em>do it!)  He scored points pre-date for being an outside-of-the-box type.  I dig right-brainers.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I next heard about <strong><a href=\"http://ignitephoenix.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite Phoenix</a> </strong>at a Girl\'s Night Out last summer.  I had just birthed the idea of this blog and shared my budding ideas with the girls.  My friend\'s neighbor suggested that I add <strong><a href=\"http://ignitephoenix.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite Phoenix</a></strong> as one of my <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/365-or-bust/\" target=\"_blank\">365 soul-scintillating mini-adventures</a></strong>.  I added it to my writing journal when I arrived home.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>And then got sidetracked.  For 7 months.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ahem.  I procrastinate sometimes.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Upon landing on the Ignite Phoenix homepage, I noticed that the event was one week away.  Great!  I\'m in time to buy tickets!</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Not.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Sold out, my friends.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Sold out at The Scottsdale Center for the Arts which accommodates more than a nice-sized crowd.  How AWESOME is that?!?!</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Yep.  I was EXCITED!  I put my personal feelings of disappointment aside.  A sell-out crowd means that there\'s hope for culture and creativity in my fair city!  Hurrah!</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>This also meant that I was forced to stay home and stream <strong><a href=\"http://ignitephoenix.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite Phoenix</a></strong> live while cuddling with <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/12/day-106-canine-modeling-its-a-ruff-life/\" target=\"_blank\">World Most Precious Pooch</a></strong> on the sofa.  Darn.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Which of course meant that this Late Bloomer better <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/21/day-113-i-joined-a-cult-please-dont-tell-my-mother/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>keep sippin\' that kool-aid</strong> </a>and figure out how to hook her Precious New Mac to her TV.  And she did it all without the help of Christy Jo.  Hurrah x 2!  (Now I just need to figure out how to listen through my TV so I don\'t have to hook up my computer speakers each time.  Anyone?  Anyone?)</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>The lights dimmed, the event streamed, the pup snuggled and...</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>My soul scintillated.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>The presenters and their passions were diverse and ranged from <strong><a href=\"http://ignitephoenix.com/2011/01/14/announcing-the-18-passionate-speakers-for-ignite-phoenix-9/  \" target=\"_blank\">funny to thought-provoking to inspiring to heart-warming.</a></strong>    </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>And cute.  When you throw a <a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&amp;v=oyZxzkd-Jsk\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>10 year-old kid</strong> </a>and a dog into the mix, the cute factor skyrockets. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Want to witness these gutsy peeps for yourselves?  Coming soon to a <a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/user/IgnitePhoenix#p/a  \" target=\"_blank\"><strong>YouTube channel</strong> </a>near you.   </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 138: Ignite Your Soul','','inherit','open','open','','3969-revision-21','','','2011-02-15 10:52:06','2011-02-15 17:52:06','',3969,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/15/3969-revision-21/',0,'revision','',0),(3993,1,'2011-02-15 11:04:31','2011-02-15 18:04:31','<p><strong><a href=\"http://ignitephx.bigcartel.com/product/ignite-phoenix-logo-tee\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3972\" title=\"ignite_phoenix_shirt_banner\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/ignite_phoenix_shirt_banner-300x85.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"85\" /></a></strong></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Have you heard of <a href=\"http://ignite.oreilly.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Ignite</strong></a>?</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>No, I’m not talking about playing with matches. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I’m talking about an event that sparks your imagination and your soul in one evening of geeky-cool bliss.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Ignite spontaneously combusted in late 2006 in where else but Seattle.  The Pacific Northwest is a breeding ground for all things geeky-cool. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>On that original dark and (more than likely rainy) night, Ignite presenters had exactly 5 minutes and 20 slides to share their personal and/or professional passion.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Oh, one other minor detail -- The slides auto-advanced every 15 seconds.  Whoa.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>This idea spread like wildfire (from herein I promise to refrain from all fire-related references), and Ignite presentations now <span style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\">blaze</span> take place all throughout the world!</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Late Bloomer that I am, I first heard of <strong><a href=\"http://ignite.oreilly.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite</a> </strong>last spring when I cyber-stalked a blind date and came across his <strong><a href=\"http://ignitephoenix.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite Phoenix</a></strong> talk.  (Come on, we <em>all </em>do it!)  He scored points pre-date for being an outside-of-the-box type.  I dig right-brainers.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I next heard about <strong><a href=\"http://ignitephoenix.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite Phoenix</a> </strong>at a Girl\'s Night Out last summer.  I had just birthed the idea of this blog and shared my budding ideas with the girls.  My friend\'s neighbor suggested that I add <strong><a href=\"http://ignitephoenix.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite Phoenix</a></strong> to my growing list of <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/365-or-bust/\" target=\"_blank\">365 soul-scintillating mini-adventures</a></strong>.  I added it to my writing journal when I arrived home.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>And then got sidetracked.  For 7 months.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Ahem.  I procrastinate sometimes.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Upon landing on the <strong><a href=\"http://ignitephoenix.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite Phoenix homepage</a></strong>, I noticed that the event was one week away.  Great!  I\'m in time to buy tickets!</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Not.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Sold out, my friends.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Sold out at <strong><a href=\"http://www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org/\" target=\"_blank\">The Scottsdale Center for the Arts</a></strong> which accommodates more than a nice-sized crowd.  How AWESOME is that?!?!</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Yep.  I was EXCITED!  I put my personal feelings of disappointment aside.  A sell-out crowd means that there\'s hope for culture and creativity in my fair city!  Hurrah!</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>This also meant that I was forced to stay home and stream <strong><a href=\"http://ignitephoenix.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite Phoenix</a></strong> live while cuddling with <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/12/day-106-canine-modeling-its-a-ruff-life/\" target=\"_blank\">World Most Precious Pooch</a></strong> on the sofa.  Darn.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Which of course meant that this Late Bloomer better <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/21/day-113-i-joined-a-cult-please-dont-tell-my-mother/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>keep sippin\' that kool-aid</strong> </a>and figure out how to hook her Precious New Mac to her TV.  And she did it all without the help of Christy Jo.  Hurrah x 2!  (Now I just need to figure out how to listen through my TV so I don\'t have to hook up my computer speakers each time.  Anyone?  Anyone?)</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>The lights dimmed, the event streamed, the pup snuggled and...</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>My soul scintillated.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>The presenters and their passions were diverse and ranged from <strong><a href=\"http://ignitephoenix.com/2011/01/14/announcing-the-18-passionate-speakers-for-ignite-phoenix-9/  \" target=\"_blank\">funny to thought-provoking to inspiring to heart-warming.</a></strong>    </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>And cute.  When you throw a <a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&amp;v=oyZxzkd-Jsk\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>10 year-old kid</strong> </a>and a dog into the mix, the cute factor skyrockets. </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Want to witness these gutsy peeps for yourselves?  Coming soon to a <a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/user/IgnitePhoenix#p/a  \" target=\"_blank\"><strong>YouTube channel</strong> </a>near you.   </p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 138: Ignite Your Soul','','inherit','open','open','','3969-autosave','','','2011-02-15 11:04:31','2011-02-15 18:04:31','',3969,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/15/3969-autosave/',0,'revision','',0),(3994,1,'2011-02-15 10:58:12','2011-02-15 17:58:12','<p><strong><a href=\"http://ignitephx.bigcartel.com/product/ignite-phoenix-logo-tee\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3972\" title=\"ignite_phoenix_shirt_banner\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/ignite_phoenix_shirt_banner-300x85.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"85\" /></a></strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Have you heard of <a href=\"http://ignite.oreilly.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Ignite</strong></a>?</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>No, I’m not talking about playing with matches. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I’m talking about an event that sparks your imagination and your soul in one evening of geeky-cool bliss.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ignite spontaneously combusted in late 2006 in where else but Seattle.  The Pacific Northwest is a breeding ground for all things geeky-cool. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>On that original dark and (more than likely rainy) night, Ignite presenters had exactly 5 minutes and 20 slides to share their personal and/or professional passion.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Oh, one other minor detail -- The slides auto-advanced every 15 seconds.  Whoa.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>This idea spread like wildfire (from herein I promise to refrain from all fire-related references), and Ignite presentations now <span style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\">blaze</span> take place all throughout the world!</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Late Bloomer that I am, I first heard of <strong><a href=\"http://ignite.oreilly.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite</a> </strong>last spring when I cyber-stalked a blind date and came across his <strong><a href=\"http://ignitephoenix.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite Phoenix</a></strong> talk.  (Come on, we <em>all </em>do it!)  He scored points pre-date for being an outside-of-the-box type.  I dig right-brainers.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I next heard about <strong><a href=\"http://ignitephoenix.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite Phoenix</a> </strong>at a Girl\'s Night Out last summer.  I had just birthed the idea of this blog and shared my budding ideas with the girls.  My friend\'s neighbor suggested that I add <strong><a href=\"http://ignitephoenix.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite Phoenix</a></strong> to my growing list of <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/365-or-bust/\" target=\"_blank\">365 soul-scintillating mini-adventures</a></strong>.  I added it to my writing journal when I arrived home.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>And then got sidetracked.  For 7 months.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ahem.  I procrastinate sometimes.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Upon landing on the Ignite Phoenix homepage, I noticed that the event was one week away.  Great!  I\'m in time to buy tickets!</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Not.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Sold out, my friends.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Sold out at The Scottsdale Center for the Arts which accommodates more than a nice-sized crowd.  How AWESOME is that?!?!</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Yep.  I was EXCITED!  I put my personal feelings of disappointment aside.  A sell-out crowd means that there\'s hope for culture and creativity in my fair city!  Hurrah!</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>This also meant that I was forced to stay home and stream <strong><a href=\"http://ignitephoenix.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite Phoenix</a></strong> live while cuddling with <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/12/day-106-canine-modeling-its-a-ruff-life/\" target=\"_blank\">World Most Precious Pooch</a></strong> on the sofa.  Darn.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Which of course meant that this Late Bloomer better <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/21/day-113-i-joined-a-cult-please-dont-tell-my-mother/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>keep sippin\' that kool-aid</strong> </a>and figure out how to hook her Precious New Mac to her TV.  And she did it all without the help of Christy Jo.  Hurrah x 2!  (Now I just need to figure out how to listen through my TV so I don\'t have to hook up my computer speakers each time.  Anyone?  Anyone?)</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>The lights dimmed, the event streamed, the pup snuggled and...</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>My soul scintillated.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>The presenters and their passions were diverse and ranged from <strong><a href=\"http://ignitephoenix.com/2011/01/14/announcing-the-18-passionate-speakers-for-ignite-phoenix-9/  \" target=\"_blank\">funny to thought-provoking to inspiring to heart-warming.</a></strong>    </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>And cute.  When you throw a <a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&amp;v=oyZxzkd-Jsk\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>10 year-old kid</strong> </a>and a dog into the mix, the cute factor skyrockets. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Want to witness these gutsy peeps for yourselves?  Coming soon to a <a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/user/IgnitePhoenix#p/a  \" target=\"_blank\"><strong>YouTube channel</strong> </a>near you.   </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 138: Ignite Your Soul','','inherit','open','open','','3969-revision-22','','','2011-02-15 10:58:12','2011-02-15 17:58:12','',3969,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/15/3969-revision-22/',0,'revision','',0),(3995,1,'2011-02-15 11:05:07','2011-02-15 18:05:07','<p><strong><a href=\"http://ignitephx.bigcartel.com/product/ignite-phoenix-logo-tee\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3972\" title=\"ignite_phoenix_shirt_banner\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/ignite_phoenix_shirt_banner-300x85.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"85\" /></a></strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Have you heard of <a href=\"http://ignite.oreilly.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Ignite</strong></a>?</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>No, I’m not talking about playing with matches. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I’m talking about an event that sparks your imagination and your soul in one evening of geeky-cool bliss.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ignite spontaneously combusted in late 2006 in where else but Seattle.  The Pacific Northwest is a breeding ground for all things geeky-cool. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>On that original dark and (more than likely rainy) night, Ignite presenters had exactly 5 minutes and 20 slides to share their personal and/or professional passion.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Oh, one other minor detail -- The slides auto-advanced every 15 seconds.  Whoa.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>This idea spread like wildfire (from herein I promise to refrain from all fire-related references), and Ignite presentations now <span style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\">blaze</span> take place all throughout the world!</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Late Bloomer that I am, I first heard of <strong><a href=\"http://ignite.oreilly.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite</a> </strong>last spring when I cyber-stalked a blind date and came across his <strong><a href=\"http://ignitephoenix.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite Phoenix</a></strong> talk.  (Come on, we <em>all </em>do it!)  He scored points pre-date for being an outside-of-the-box type.  I dig right-brainers.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I next heard about <strong><a href=\"http://ignitephoenix.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite Phoenix</a> </strong>at a Girl\'s Night Out last summer.  I had just birthed the idea of this blog and shared my budding ideas with the girls.  My friend\'s neighbor suggested that I add <strong><a href=\"http://ignitephoenix.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite Phoenix</a></strong> to my growing list of <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/365-or-bust/\" target=\"_blank\">365 soul-scintillating mini-adventures</a></strong>.  I added it to my writing journal when I arrived home.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>And then got sidetracked.  For 7 months.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ahem.  I procrastinate sometimes.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Upon landing on the <strong><a href=\"http://ignitephoenix.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite Phoenix homepage</a></strong>, I noticed that the event was one week away.  Great!  I\'m in time to buy tickets!</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Not.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Sold out, my friends.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Sold out at <strong><a href=\"http://www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org/\" target=\"_blank\">The Scottsdale Center for the Arts</a></strong> which accommodates more than a nice-sized crowd.  How AWESOME is that?!?!</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Yep.  I was EXCITED!  I put my personal feelings of disappointment aside.  A sell-out crowd means that there\'s hope for culture and creativity in my fair city!  Hurrah!</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>This also meant that I was forced to stay home and stream <strong><a href=\"http://ignitephoenix.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite Phoenix</a></strong> live while cuddling with <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/12/day-106-canine-modeling-its-a-ruff-life/\" target=\"_blank\">World Most Precious Pooch</a></strong> on the sofa.  Darn.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Which of course meant that this Late Bloomer better <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/21/day-113-i-joined-a-cult-please-dont-tell-my-mother/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>keep sippin\' that kool-aid</strong> </a>and figure out how to hook her Precious New Mac to her TV.  And she did it all without the help of <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?s=christy+jo\" target=\"_blank\">Christy Jo</a>.</strong>  Hurrah x 2!  (Now I just need to figure out how to listen through my TV so I don\'t have to hook up my computer speakers each time.  Anyone?  Anyone?)</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>The lights dimmed, the event streamed, the pup snuggled and...</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>My soul scintillated.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>The presenters and their passions were diverse and ranged from <strong><a href=\"http://ignitephoenix.com/2011/01/14/announcing-the-18-passionate-speakers-for-ignite-phoenix-9/  \" target=\"_blank\">funny to thought-provoking to inspiring to heart-warming.</a></strong>    </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>And cute.  When you throw a <a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&amp;v=oyZxzkd-Jsk\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>10 year-old kid</strong> </a>and a dog into the mix, the cute factor skyrockets. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Want to witness these gutsy peeps for yourselves?  Coming soon to a <a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/user/IgnitePhoenix#p/a  \" target=\"_blank\"><strong>YouTube channel</strong> </a>near you.   </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 138: Ignite Your Soul','','inherit','open','open','','3969-revision-23','','','2011-02-15 11:05:07','2011-02-15 18:05:07','',3969,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/15/3969-revision-23/',0,'revision','',0),(3996,1,'2011-02-15 11:07:09','2011-02-15 18:07:09','<p><strong><a href=\"http://ignitephx.bigcartel.com/product/ignite-phoenix-logo-tee\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3972\" title=\"ignite_phoenix_shirt_banner\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/ignite_phoenix_shirt_banner-300x85.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"85\" /></a></strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Have you heard of <a href=\"http://ignite.oreilly.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Ignite</strong></a>?</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>No, I’m not talking about playing with matches. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I’m talking about an event that sparks your imagination and your soul in one evening of geeky-cool bliss.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ignite spontaneously combusted in late 2006 in where else but Seattle.  The Pacific Northwest is a breeding ground for all things geeky-cool. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>On that original dark and (more than likely rainy) night, Ignite presenters had exactly 5 minutes and 20 slides to share their personal and/or professional passion.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Oh, one other minor detail -- The slides auto-advanced every 15 seconds.  Whoa.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>This idea spread like wildfire (from herein I promise to refrain from all fire-related references), and Ignite presentations now <span style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\">blaze</span> take place all throughout the world!</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Late Bloomer that I am, I first heard of <strong><a href=\"http://ignite.oreilly.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite</a> </strong>last spring when I cyber-stalked a blind date and came across his <strong><a href=\"http://ignitephoenix.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite Phoenix</a></strong> talk.  (Come on, we <em>all </em>do it!)  He scored points pre-date for being an outside-of-the-box type.  I dig right-brainers.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I next heard about <strong><a href=\"http://ignitephoenix.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite Phoenix</a> </strong>at a Girl\'s Night Out last summer.  I had just birthed the idea of this blog and shared my budding ideas with the girls.  My friend\'s neighbor suggested that I add <strong><a href=\"http://ignitephoenix.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite Phoenix</a></strong> to my growing list of <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/365-or-bust/\" target=\"_blank\">365 soul-scintillating mini-adventures</a></strong>.  I added it to my writing journal when I arrived home.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>And then got sidetracked.  For 7 months.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ahem.  I procrastinate sometimes.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Upon landing on the <strong><a href=\"http://ignitephoenix.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite Phoenix homepage</a></strong>, I noticed that the event was one week away.  Great!  I\'m in time to buy tickets!</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Not.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Sold out, my friends.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Sold out at <strong><a href=\"http://www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org/\" target=\"_blank\">The Scottsdale Center for the Arts</a></strong> which accommodates more than a nice-sized crowd.  How AWESOME is that?!?!</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Yep.  I was EXCITED!  I put my personal feelings of disappointment aside.  A sell-out crowd means that there\'s hope for culture and creativity in my fair city!  Hurrah!</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>This also meant that I was forced to stay home and stream <strong><a href=\"http://ignitephoenix.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite Phoenix</a></strong> live while cuddling with <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/12/day-106-canine-modeling-its-a-ruff-life/\" target=\"_blank\">World Most Precious Pooch</a></strong> on the sofa.  Darn.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Which of course meant that this Late Bloomer better <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/21/day-113-i-joined-a-cult-please-dont-tell-my-mother/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>keep sippin\' that kool-aid</strong> </a>and figure out how to hook her Precious New Mac to her TV.  And she did it all without the help of <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?s=christy+jo\" target=\"_blank\">Christy Jo</a>.</strong>  Hurrah x 2!  (Now I just need to figure out how to listen through my TV so I don\'t have to hook up my computer speakers each time.  Anyone?  Anyone?)</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>The lights dimmed, the event streamed, the pup snuggled and...</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>My soul scintillated.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>The presenters and their passions were diverse and ranged from <strong><a href=\"http://ignitephoenix.com/2011/01/14/announcing-the-18-passionate-speakers-for-ignite-phoenix-9/  \" target=\"_blank\">funny to thought-provoking to inspiring to heart-warming.</a></strong>    </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>And cute.  When you throw a <a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&amp;v=oyZxzkd-Jsk\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>10 year-old kid</strong> </a>and a dog into the mix, the cute factor skyrockets. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Want to witness these gutsy peeps for yourselves?  Coming soon to a <a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/user/IgnitePhoenix#p/a  \" target=\"_blank\"><strong>YouTube channel</strong> </a>near you.   </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 138: Ignite Your Soul','','inherit','open','open','','3969-revision-24','','','2011-02-15 11:07:09','2011-02-15 18:07:09','',3969,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/15/3969-revision-24/',0,'revision','',0),(3997,1,'2011-02-15 14:17:36','2011-02-15 21:17:36','','ignitestream','','inherit','open','open','','ignitestream','','','2011-02-15 14:17:36','2011-02-15 21:17:36','',3969,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/ignitestream.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(3998,1,'2011-02-15 11:07:33','2011-02-15 18:07:33','<p><strong><a href=\"http://ignitephx.bigcartel.com/product/ignite-phoenix-logo-tee\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3972\" title=\"ignite_phoenix_shirt_banner\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/ignite_phoenix_shirt_banner-300x85.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"85\" /></a></strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Have you heard of <a href=\"http://ignite.oreilly.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Ignite</strong></a>?</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>No, I’m not talking about playing with matches. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I’m talking about an event that sparks your imagination and your soul in one evening of geeky-cool bliss.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ignite spontaneously combusted in late 2006 in where else but Seattle.  The Pacific Northwest is a breeding ground for all things geeky-cool. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>On that original dark and (more than likely rainy) night, Ignite presenters had exactly 5 minutes and 20 slides to share their personal and/or professional passion.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Oh, one other minor detail -- The slides auto-advanced every 15 seconds.  Whoa.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>This idea spread like wildfire (from herein I promise to refrain from all fire-related references), and Ignite presentations now <span style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\">blaze</span> take place all throughout the world!</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Late Bloomer that I am, I first heard of <strong><a href=\"http://ignite.oreilly.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite</a> </strong>last spring when I cyber-stalked a blind date and came across his <strong><a href=\"http://ignitephoenix.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite Phoenix</a></strong> talk.  (Come on, we <em>all </em>do it!)  He scored points pre-date for being an outside-of-the-box type.  I dig right-brainers.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I next heard about <strong><a href=\"http://ignitephoenix.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite Phoenix</a> </strong>at a Girl\'s Night Out last summer.  I had just birthed the idea of this blog and shared my budding ideas with the girls.  My friend\'s neighbor suggested that I add <strong><a href=\"http://ignitephoenix.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite Phoenix</a></strong> to my growing list of <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/365-or-bust/\" target=\"_blank\">365 soul-scintillating mini-adventures</a></strong>.  I added it to my writing journal when I arrived home.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>And then got sidetracked.  For 7 months.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ahem.  I procrastinate sometimes.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Upon landing on the <strong><a href=\"http://ignitephoenix.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite Phoenix homepage</a></strong>, I noticed that the event was one week away.  Great!  I\'m in time to buy tickets!</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Not.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Sold out, my friends.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Sold out at <strong><a href=\"http://www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org/\" target=\"_blank\">The Scottsdale Center for the Arts</a></strong> which accommodates more than a nice-sized crowd.  How AWESOME is that?!?!</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Yep.  I was EXCITED!  I put my personal feelings of disappointment aside.  A sell-out crowd means that there\'s hope for culture and creativity in my fair city!  Hurrah!</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>This also meant that I was forced to stay home and stream <strong><a href=\"http://ignitephoenix.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite Phoenix</a></strong> live while cuddling with <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/12/day-106-canine-modeling-its-a-ruff-life/\" target=\"_blank\">World Most Precious Pooch</a></strong> on the sofa.  Darn.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Which of course meant that this Late Bloomer better <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/21/day-113-i-joined-a-cult-please-dont-tell-my-mother/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>keep sippin\' that kool-aid</strong> </a>and figure out how to hook her Precious New Mac to her TV.  And she did it all without the help of <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?s=christy+jo\" target=\"_blank\">Christy Jo</a>.</strong>  Hurrah x 2!  (Now I just need to figure out how to listen through my TV so I don\'t have to hook up my computer speakers each time.  Anyone?  Anyone?)</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>The lights dimmed, the event streamed, the pup snuggled and...</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>My soul scintillated.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>The presenters and their passions were diverse and ranged from <strong><a href=\"http://ignitephoenix.com/2011/01/14/announcing-the-18-passionate-speakers-for-ignite-phoenix-9/  \" target=\"_blank\">funny to thought-provoking to inspiring to heart-warming.</a></strong>    </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>And cute.  When you throw a <a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&amp;v=oyZxzkd-Jsk\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>10 year-old kid</strong> </a>and a dog into the mix, the cute factor skyrockets. </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Want to witness these gutsy peeps for yourselves?  Coming soon to a <a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/user/IgnitePhoenix#p/a  \" target=\"_blank\"><strong>YouTube channel</strong> </a>near you.   </p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 138: Ignite Your Soul','','inherit','open','open','','3969-revision-25','','','2011-02-15 11:07:33','2011-02-15 18:07:33','',3969,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/15/3969-revision-25/',0,'revision','',0),(3999,1,'2011-02-15 18:58:30','2011-02-16 01:58:30','<p>Guess who graduated from Puppy Preschool?</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Guess who knows <em>all </em>of her basic obedience commands and therefore graduated with honors?</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>World\'s Most Precious Pooch -- That\'s who!</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I could just cry when I think of the traumatized little bundle of meekness that I rescued on November 11th of last year.  In only 3 months, she has blossomed beyond my wildest dreams.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I want to extend the most heartfelt of \"Thank You\"s to Bella\'s trainer, Sharon Witherspoon, who has played an integral role in Bella rehabilitation to a kinder, gentler world.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Bella sends lo</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 139:  1st Puppy to Graduate Summa Cum Laude','','inherit','open','open','','3962-revision-2','','','2011-02-15 18:58:30','2011-02-16 01:58:30','',3962,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/15/3962-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(4000,1,'2011-02-15 19:04:52','2011-02-16 02:04:52','<p>Guess who graduated from Puppy Preschool?</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Guess who knows <em>all </em>of her basic obedience commands and therefore graduated with honors?</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>World\'s Most Precious Pooch -- That\'s who!</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I could just cry when I think of the traumatized little bundle of meekness that I rescued on November 11th of last year.  In only 3 months, she has blossomed beyond my wildest dreams.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I want to extend the most heartfelt of \"Thank You\"s to Bella\'s trainer, <strong><a href=\"http://sharon.witherspoon.positively.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Sharon </a></strong><strong><a href=\"http://sharon.witherspoon.positively.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Witherspoon</a></strong>, who has played an integral role in Bella rehabilitation to a kinder, gentler world.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Bella sends lots of love and licks your way, Sharon!  And I do, too!  (Well...except for the licks part.)</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 139:  1st Puppy to Graduate Summa Cum Laude','','inherit','open','open','','3962-revision-3','','','2011-02-15 19:04:52','2011-02-16 02:04:52','',3962,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/15/3962-revision-3/',0,'revision','',0),(4001,1,'2011-02-15 19:06:02','2011-02-16 02:06:02','<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3963\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Brains, Beauty and Personality - Bella is a Triple Threat!  \"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/P2120185.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3963\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/P2120185-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n<p>Guess who graduated from Puppy Preschool?</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Guess who knows <em>all </em>of her basic obedience commands and therefore graduated with honors?</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>World\'s Most Precious Pooch -- That\'s who!</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I could just cry when I think of the traumatized little bundle of meekness that I rescued on November 11th of last year.  In only 3 months, she has blossomed beyond my wildest dreams.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I want to extend the most heartfelt of \"Thank You\"s to Bella\'s trainer, <strong><a href=\"http://sharon.witherspoon.positively.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Sharon </a></strong><strong><a href=\"http://sharon.witherspoon.positively.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Witherspoon</a></strong>, who has played an integral role in Bella rehabilitation to a kinder, gentler world.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Bella sends lots of love and licks your way, Sharon!  And I do, too!  (Well...except for the licks part.)</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 139:  1st Puppy to Graduate Summa Cum Laude','','inherit','open','open','','3962-revision-4','','','2011-02-15 19:06:02','2011-02-16 02:06:02','',3962,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/15/3962-revision-4/',0,'revision','',0),(4002,1,'2011-02-15 19:07:32','2011-02-16 02:07:32','<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_3963\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Brains, Beauty and Personality - Bella is a Triple Threat!  \"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/P2120185.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3963\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/P2120185-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Guess who graduated from Puppy Preschool?</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Guess who knows <em>all </em>of her basic obedience commands and therefore graduated with honors?</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>World\'s Most Precious Pooch -- That\'s who!</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I could just cry when I think of the traumatized little bundle of meekness that I rescued on November 11th of last year.  In only 3 months, she has blossomed beyond my wildest dreams.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I want to extend the most heartfelt of \"Thank You\"s to Bella\'s trainer, <strong><a href=\"http://sharon.witherspoon.positively.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Sharon </a></strong><strong><a href=\"http://sharon.witherspoon.positively.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Witherspoon</a></strong>, who has played an integral role in Bella rehabilitation to a kinder, gentler world.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Bella sends lots of love and licks your way, Sharon!  And I do, too!  (Well...except for the licks part.)</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 139:  1st Puppy to Graduate Summa Cum Laude','','inherit','open','open','','3962-revision-5','','','2011-02-15 19:07:32','2011-02-16 02:07:32','',3962,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/15/3962-revision-5/',0,'revision','',0),(4003,1,'2011-02-15 19:09:00','2011-02-16 02:09:00','<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_3963\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Brains, Beauty and Personality - Bella is a Triple Threat!  \"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/P2120185.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3963\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/P2120185-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Guess who graduated from Puppy Preschool?</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Guess who knows <em>all </em>of her basic obedience commands and therefore graduated with honors?</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>World\'s Most Precious Pooch -- That\'s who!</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I could just cry when I think of the traumatized little bundle of meekness that I rescued on November 11th of last year.  In only 3 months, she has blossomed beyond my wildest dreams.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I want to extend the most heartfelt of \"Thank You\"s to Bella\'s trainer, <strong><a href=\"http://sharon.witherspoon.positively.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Sharon </a></strong><strong><a href=\"http://sharon.witherspoon.positively.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Witherspoon</a></strong>, who has played an integral role in Bella rehabilitation to a kinder, gentler world.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Bella sends lots of love and licks your way, Sharon!  And I do, too!  (Well...except for the licks part.  Tee hee!)</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 139:  1st Puppy to Graduate Summa Cum Laude','','inherit','open','open','','3962-revision-6','','','2011-02-15 19:09:00','2011-02-16 02:09:00','',3962,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/15/3962-revision-6/',0,'revision','',0),(4004,1,'2011-02-15 19:10:18','2011-02-16 02:10:18','<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_3963\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Brains, Beauty and Personality - Bella is a Triple Threat!  \"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/P2120185.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3963\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/P2120185-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Guess who graduated from Puppy Preschool?</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Guess who knows <em>all </em>of her basic obedience commands and therefore graduated with honors?</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>World\'s Most Precious Pooch -- That\'s who!</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I could just cry when I think of the traumatized little bundle of meekness that I rescued on November 11th of last year.  In only 3 months, she has blossomed beyond my wildest dreams.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I want to extend the most heartfelt of \"Thank You\"s to Bella\'s trainer, <strong><a href=\"http://sharon.witherspoon.positively.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Sharon </a></strong><strong><a href=\"http://sharon.witherspoon.positively.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Witherspoon</a></strong>, who has played an integral role in Bella rehabilitation to a kinder, gentler world.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Bella sends lots of love and licks your way, Sharon!  And I do, too!  (Well...except for the licks part.  Tee hee!)</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 139:  1st Puppy to Graduate Summa Cum Laude','','inherit','open','open','','3962-autosave','','','2011-02-15 19:10:18','2011-02-16 02:10:18','',3962,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/15/3962-autosave/',0,'revision','',0),(4006,1,'2011-02-17 01:11:45','2011-02-17 08:11:45','<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/P2130185.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-4014\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/P2130185-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>Are you thinking, \"What on <em>earth</em> is artisan ice cream?\"</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Yep.  That\'s what I thought when I heard about it for the first time through <strong><a href=\"http://www.groupon.com/subscriptions/new?division_p=phoenix\" target=\"_blank\">Groupon</a></strong>.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>And since I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream, I thought that I needed to try this artisan ice cream for journalistic purposes.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Bella and I hauled our cookies all the way across town to Scottsdale on a typical February 70s-and-sunny Sunday afternoon.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>We began our artisan ice cream quest at Casa de Jimmykins.  Unless they are real schmucks, I tend to remain friends with all former boyfriends.  This comes in handy when former boyfriends live right around the corner from trendy artisan ice cream joints.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>After a delish Chipotle lunch and a romp* on Jimmykins\' lawn, the three of us headed on over to one of the Top 10 Best Ice Cream Shops in the U.S.  (According to <em>Bon Appétit</em> magazine.)</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Houston, I should have known we had a problem when I saw this.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/P2130184.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4015\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/P2130184-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>My first thought was, \"This would never happen in Vancouver.\"</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Vancouverites love their dogs.  Canines roam everywhere.  The <strong><a href=\"http://www.granvilleisland.com/public-market\" target=\"_blank\">Public Market </a></strong>on Granville Island is practically infested with dogs.  And they\'re serving all sorts of organic this and free trade that.**  I bet they even host an artisan ice cream joint now!</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>But Scottsdale?  No dogs allowed.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Get this:  The Little Gym (a gymnasium for the 8 and under crowd) is two doors down from Trendy Artisan Ice Cream Joint.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Guess who invades Trendy Artisan Ice Cream Joint after a good old-fashioned sweatfest?</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 13.1944px;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\">You mean to tell me that World\'s Most Precious Pooch carries more germs than walking petri dishes who have been rolling around on snotty gym mats?</span></span></strong></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!!!!!</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ha!</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I think not.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Whatever.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Bella and I waited patiently outside as a line of runny-nosed kids filtered in and out of Trendy Artisan Ice Cream Joint.  Jimmykins finally emerged with his Cheddar Cheesecake ice cream.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I then parted from sweet-smelling Bella to meet an aroma that reminded me of post-recess classroom from my teaching days.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I surveyed the menu.  Blue Cheese with honey?  Really?  They take this artisan stuff seriously! Shouldn\'t blue cheese infiltrate artisan bread?</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Oh, goody gumdrops!  I\'ll dish out 5 bucks for a double scoop, but there\'s free condiments!  Which would I prefer, sea salt or extra virgin olive oil?</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Huh???</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\">Am I missing something here?</span></span></strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I chose a combo of Peabody Espresso (I have no idea what Peabody refers to) and White Roses.  Hold the condiments, thank you very much.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>After watching too many seasons of <em><strong><a href=\"http://www.bravotv.com/top-chef\" target=\"_blank\">Top Chef</a></strong></em>, I would like to think that I have earned the right (and the palate) to judge this ice cream fairly and accurately.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I ignored Jimmykins\' \"Bleck\" face and sampled his Cheddar Cheesecake Ice Cream first.  Two thumbs down.  Waaaaayyyyy down.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I cleansed my palate with a smidge of White Roses which tasted like vanilla ice cream laced with perfume.  <strong><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">I wondered if this is what poison tastes like.</span></span></strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Jimmykins sported his 2nd \"Bleck\" face for the day.  Even Bella turned her nose away.  Two thumbs down.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>You can\'t go wrong with Espresso, right?  ANYTHING flavored with espresso is a winner in my book. Except when it\'s bland, overrated ice cream from a Trendy Artisan Ice Cream Joint, that is.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Snobbsdale Trendy Artisan Ice Cream Joint, get over yourself.  If you really want to be all that, don\'t try so hard.  Instead of trying to wow the masses with shock value ingredients and condiments, how about concentrating on churning out a delectable ice cream that we can all scream about?</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I\'m fairly certain that Tom, Padma and Gail*** would agree with me.<span style=\"font-size: 13.1944px;\"> </span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>*************************************************</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>*  The romp was between Bella and Jimmykins, not me and Jimmykins.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>**  If you are lucky to find yourself at the Public Market on Granville Island, get thee to Lee\'s Donuts for The Best Donuts of Your Life.  (I hope they\'re still there.  Sigh...)</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>***  Gail, now I know why you work for <em>Food &amp; Wine</em> and not <em>Bon Appétit.</em></p>','Day 140:  Artisan Ice Cream.  Huh?','','publish','open','open','','day-140-artisan-ice-cream-huh','','','2011-07-04 12:15:35','2011-07-04 19:15:35','',0,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?p=4006',0,'post','',16),(4005,1,'2011-02-15 19:09:14','2011-02-16 02:09:14','<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3963\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Brains, Beauty and Personality - Bella is a Triple Threat!  \"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/P2120185.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3963\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/P2120185-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Guess who graduated from Puppy Preschool?</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Guess who knows <em>all </em>of her basic obedience commands and therefore graduated with honors?</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>World\'s Most Precious Pooch -- That\'s who!</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I could just cry when I think of the traumatized little bundle of meekness that I rescued on November 11th of last year.  In only 3 months, she has blossomed beyond my wildest dreams.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I want to extend the most heartfelt of \"Thank You\"s to Bella\'s trainer, <strong><a href=\"http://sharon.witherspoon.positively.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Sharon </a></strong><strong><a href=\"http://sharon.witherspoon.positively.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Witherspoon</a></strong>, who has played an integral role in Bella rehabilitation to a kinder, gentler world.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Bella sends lots of love and licks your way, Sharon!  And I do, too!  (Well...except for the licks part.  Tee hee!)</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 139:  1st Puppy to Graduate Summa Cum Laude','','inherit','open','open','','3962-revision-7','','','2011-02-15 19:09:14','2011-02-16 02:09:14','',3962,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/15/3962-revision-7/',0,'revision','',0),(4007,1,'2011-02-16 19:15:21','2011-02-17 02:15:21','<p>Are you thinking, \"What on <em>earth</em> is artisan ice cream?\"</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Yep.  That\'s what I thought when I heard about it for the first time through Groupon.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>And since I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream, I thought that I needed to try this artisan ice cream for journalistic purposes.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Bella and <span style=\"font-size: 13.0208px;\">I hauled our cookies all the way across town to Scottsdale on a typical February 70s and sunny Sunday afternoon. </span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 13.0208px;\">We began our artisan ice cream quest at Casa de Jimmykins.  Unless they are a real schmuck, I tend to remain friends with former boyfriends.  This comes in handy when they live right around the corner from trendy artisan ice cream joints. </span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>After a delish Chipotle lunch and a romp on Jimmykins\' lawn (Bella and Jimmykins, not me and Jimmykins)</p>','140:  Have You Tried Artisan Ice Cream?','','inherit','open','open','','4006-revision','','','2011-02-16 19:15:21','2011-02-17 02:15:21','',4006,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/16/4006-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(4008,1,'2011-02-16 19:59:27','2011-02-17 02:59:27','<p>Are you thinking, \"What on <em>earth</em> is artisan ice cream?\"</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Yep.  That\'s what I thought when I heard about it for the first time through <strong>Groupon</strong>.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>And since I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream, I thought that I needed to try this artisan ice cream for journalistic purposes.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Bella and <span style=\"font-size: 13.0208px;\">I hauled our cookies all the way across town to Scottsdale on a typical February 70s-and-sunny Sunday afternoon. </span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 13.0208px;\">We began our artisan ice cream quest at Casa de Jimmykins.  Unless they are a real schmuck, I tend to remain friends with former boyfriends.  This comes in handy when former boyfriends live right around the corner from trendy artisan ice cream joints. </span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>After a delish Chipotle lunch and a romp* on Jimmykins\' lawn, the three of us headed on over to one of the Top 10 Best Ice Cream Shops in the U.S.  (According to Bon Appétit magazine.)</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Houston, I should have known we had a problem when I first saw this.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>My first thought was, \"This would never happen in Vancouver.\"</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Vancouverites love their dogs.  Canines roam everywhere.  The public market on Granville Island is practically infested with dogs.  And they\'re serving all sorts of organic this and free trade that.**  I bet they even host an artisan ice cream joint now!</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>But Scottsdale?  No dogs allowed.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Get this:  Once the grungy, sweaty children from two doors down leave The Little Gym, they invade Trendy Artisan Ice Cream Joint.  You mean to tell me that World\'s Most Precious Pooch carries more germs than walking petri dishes who have been rolling around on snotty gym mats?</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!!!!!</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Ha!</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I think not.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Whatever.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Bella and I waited patiently outside as a line of runny-nosed kids filtered in and out of Trendy Artisan Ice Cream Joint.  Jimmykins finally emerged with his Cheddar Cheesecake ice cream.  I then parted from sweet-smelling Bella to enter Trendy Artisan Ice Cream Joint to meet an aroma that reminded me of a post-recess classroom during my teaching days.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I surveyed the menu.  Blue Cheese with honey?  Really?  They take this artisan stuff seriously?</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Oh!  Goody gumdrops!  I\'ll dish out 5 bucks for a double scoop, but there\'s free condiments!  Which would I prefer, sea salt or extra virgin olive oil?</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>???</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Am I missing something here?</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I chose Peabody Espresso (I have no idea what Peabody refers to) and White Roses.  Hold the condiments, thank you very much.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>After watching way too many seasons of Top Chef, I would like to think that I have earned the right to judge this ice cream fairly and accurately.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I ignored Jimmykins\' \"Bleck\" face and sampled his Cheddar Cheesecake Ice Cream first.  Two thumbs down.  Waaaaayyyyy down.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I cleansed my palate with a smidge of White Roses which tasted like vanilla ice cream laced with perfume.  My immediate reaction was that I had been poisoned.  Jimmykins sported his 2nd \"Bleck\" face for the day.  Two thumbs down.  Even Bella turned her nose away.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>You can\'t go wrong with Espresso, right?  ANYTHING flavored with espresso is a winner in my book.  Except when it\'s bland, overrated ice cream from a Trendy Artisan Ice Cream Joint, that is.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Snobbsdale, get over yourself.  If you really want to be all that, don\'t try so hard.  Instead of trying to wow the masses with shock value ingredients and condiments, how about concentrating on churning out a delectable ice cream that we can all scream about?</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I\'m fairly certain that Tom, Padma and Gayle would agree with me.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>*************************************************</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>*  The romp was between Bella and Jimmykins, not me and Jimmykins.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>**  If you are lucky to find yourself at the Public Market on Granville Island, get thee to Lee\'s Donuts for The Best Donuts of Your Life.  (I hope they\'re still there.  Sigh...)</p>','140:  Have You Tried Artisan Ice Cream?','','inherit','open','open','','4006-revision-2','','','2011-02-16 19:59:27','2011-02-17 02:59:27','',4006,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/16/4006-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(4009,1,'2011-02-16 20:15:15','2011-02-17 03:15:15','<p>Are you thinking, \"What on <em>earth</em> is artisan ice cream?\"</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Yep.  That\'s what I thought when I heard about it for the first time through <strong><a href=\"http://www.groupon.com/subscriptions/new?division_p=phoenix\" target=\"_blank\">Groupon</a></strong>.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>And since I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream, I thought that I needed to try this artisan ice cream for journalistic purposes.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Bella and <span style=\"font-size: 13.0208px;\">I hauled our cookies all the way across town to Scottsdale on a typical February 70s-and-sunny Sunday afternoon. </span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 13.0208px;\">We began our artisan ice cream quest at Casa de Jimmykins.  Unless they are real schmucks, I tend to remain friends with all former boyfriends.  This comes in handy when former boyfriends live right around the corner from trendy artisan ice cream joints. </span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>After a delish Chipotle lunch and a romp* on Jimmykins\' lawn, the three of us headed on over to one of the Top 10 Best Ice Cream Shops in the U.S.  (According to <em>Bon Appétit</em> magazine.)</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Houston, I should have known we had a problem when I first saw this.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>My first thought was, \"This would never happen in Vancouver.\"</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Vancouverites love their dogs.  Canines roam everywhere.  The Public Market on Granville Island is practically infested with dogs.  And they\'re serving all sorts of organic this and free trade that.**  I bet they even host an artisan ice cream joint now!</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>But Scottsdale?  No dogs allowed.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Get this:  The Little Gym (a gymnasium for the 8 and under crowd) is two doors down from Trendy Artisan Ice Cream Joint.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Guess who invades Trendy Artisan Ice Cream Joint after a sweatfest?</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 13.1944px;\">You mean to tell me that World\'s Most Precious Pooch carries more germs than walking petri dishes who have been rolling around on snotty gym mats?</span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!!!!!</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Ha!</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I think not.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Whatever.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Bella and I waited patiently outside as a line of runny-nosed kids filtered in and out of Trendy Artisan Ice Cream Joint.  Jimmykins finally emerged with his Cheddar Cheesecake ice cream.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I then parted from sweet-smelling Bella to meet an aroma that reminded me of post-recess classroom from my teaching days.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I surveyed the menu.  Blue Cheese with honey?  Really?  They take this artisan stuff seriously!  Shouldn\'t blue cheese infiltrate artisan bread?</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Oh!  Goody gumdrops!  I\'ll dish out 5 bucks for a double scoop, but there\'s free condiments!  Which would I prefer, sea salt or extra virgin olive oil?</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Huh???</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Am I missing something here?</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I chose Peabody Espresso (I have no idea what Peabody refers to) and White Roses.  Hold the condiments, thank you very much.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>After watching too many seasons of <em><strong><a href=\"http://www.bravotv.com/top-chef\" target=\"_blank\">Top Chef</a></strong></em>, I would like to think that I have earned the right and the palate to judge this ice cream fairly and accurately.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I ignored Jimmykins\' \"Bleck\" face and sampled his Cheddar Cheesecake Ice Cream first.  Two thumbs down.  Waaaaayyyyy down.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I cleansed my palate with a smidge of White Roses which tasted like vanilla ice cream laced with perfume.  My immediate reaction was that I had been poisoned.  Jimmykins sported his 2nd \"Bleck\" face for the day.  Two thumbs down.  Even Bella turned her nose away.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>You can\'t go wrong with Espresso, right?  ANYTHING flavored with espresso is a winner in my book.  Except when it\'s bland, overrated ice cream from a Trendy Artisan Ice Cream Joint, that is.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Snobbsdale, get over yourself.  If you really want to be all that, don\'t try so hard.  Instead of trying to wow the masses with shock value ingredients and condiments, how about concentrating on churning out a delectable ice cream that we can all scream about?</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I\'m fairly certain that Tom, Padma and Gail*** would agree with me.<span style=\"font-size: 13.1944px;\"> </span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>*************************************************</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>*  The romp was between Bella and Jimmykins, not me and Jimmykins.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>**  If you are lucky to find yourself at the Public Market on Granville Island, get thee to Lee\'s Donuts for The Best Donuts of Your Life.  (I hope they\'re still there.  Sigh...)</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>***  Gayle, now I know why you work for <em>Food &amp; Wine</em> and not <em>Bon Appétit.</em></p>','140:  Have You Tried Artisan Ice Cream?','','inherit','open','open','','4006-revision-3','','','2011-02-16 20:15:15','2011-02-17 03:15:15','',4006,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/16/4006-revision-3/',0,'revision','',0),(4010,1,'2011-02-16 20:16:35','2011-02-17 03:16:35','<p>Are you thinking, \"What on <em>earth</em> is artisan ice cream?\"</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Yep.  That\'s what I thought when I heard about it for the first time through <strong><a href=\"http://www.groupon.com/subscriptions/new?division_p=phoenix\" target=\"_blank\">Groupon</a></strong>.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>And since I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream, I thought that I needed to try this artisan ice cream for journalistic purposes.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Bella and <span style=\"font-size: 13.0208px;\">I hauled our cookies all the way across town to Scottsdale on a typical February 70s-and-sunny Sunday afternoon. </span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 13.0208px;\">We began our artisan ice cream quest at Casa de Jimmykins.  Unless they are real schmucks, I tend to remain friends with all former boyfriends.  This comes in handy when former boyfriends live right around the corner from trendy artisan ice cream joints. </span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>After a delish Chipotle lunch and a romp* on Jimmykins\' lawn, the three of us headed on over to one of the Top 10 Best Ice Cream Shops in the U.S.  (According to <em>Bon Appétit</em> magazine.)</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Houston, I should have known we had a problem when I first saw this.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>My first thought was, \"This would never happen in Vancouver.\"</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Vancouverites love their dogs.  Canines roam everywhere.  The Public Market on Granville Island is practically infested with dogs.  And they\'re serving all sorts of organic this and free trade that.**  I bet they even host an artisan ice cream joint now!</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>But Scottsdale?  No dogs allowed.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Get this:  The Little Gym (a gymnasium for the 8 and under crowd) is two doors down from Trendy Artisan Ice Cream Joint.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Guess who invades Trendy Artisan Ice Cream Joint after a sweatfest?</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 13.1944px;\">You mean to tell me that World\'s Most Precious Pooch carries more germs than walking petri dishes who have been rolling around on snotty gym mats?</span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!!!!!</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Ha!</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I think not.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Whatever.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Bella and I waited patiently outside as a line of runny-nosed kids filtered in and out of Trendy Artisan Ice Cream Joint.  Jimmykins finally emerged with his Cheddar Cheesecake ice cream.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I then parted from sweet-smelling Bella to meet an aroma that reminded me of post-recess classroom from my teaching days.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I surveyed the menu.  Blue Cheese with honey?  Really?  They take this artisan stuff seriously!  Shouldn\'t blue cheese infiltrate artisan bread?</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Oh!  Goody gumdrops!  I\'ll dish out 5 bucks for a double scoop, but there\'s free condiments!  Which would I prefer, sea salt or extra virgin olive oil?</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Huh???</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Am I missing something here?</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I chose Peabody Espresso (I have no idea what Peabody refers to) and White Roses.  Hold the condiments, thank you very much.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>After watching too many seasons of <em><strong><a href=\"http://www.bravotv.com/top-chef\" target=\"_blank\">Top Chef</a></strong></em>, I would like to think that I have earned the right and the palate to judge this ice cream fairly and accurately.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I ignored Jimmykins\' \"Bleck\" face and sampled his Cheddar Cheesecake Ice Cream first.  Two thumbs down.  Waaaaayyyyy down.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I cleansed my palate with a smidge of White Roses which tasted like vanilla ice cream laced with perfume.  My immediate reaction was that I had been poisoned.  Jimmykins sported his 2nd \"Bleck\" face for the day.  Two thumbs down.  Even Bella turned her nose away.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>You can\'t go wrong with Espresso, right?  ANYTHING flavored with espresso is a winner in my book.  Except when it\'s bland, overrated ice cream from a Trendy Artisan Ice Cream Joint, that is.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Snobbsdale, get over yourself.  If you really want to be all that, don\'t try so hard.  Instead of trying to wow the masses with shock value ingredients and condiments, how about concentrating on churning out a delectable ice cream that we can all scream about?</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I\'m fairly certain that Tom, Padma and Gail*** would agree with me.<span style=\"font-size: 13.1944px;\"> </span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>*************************************************</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>*  The romp was between Bella and Jimmykins, not me and Jimmykins.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>**  If you are lucky to find yourself at the Public Market on Granville Island, get thee to Lee\'s Donuts for The Best Donuts of Your Life.  (I hope they\'re still there.  Sigh...)</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>***  Gail, now I know why you work for <em>Food &amp; Wine</em> and not <em>Bon Appétit.</em></p>','140:  Have You Tried Artisan Ice Cream?','','inherit','open','open','','4006-revision-4','','','2011-02-16 20:16:35','2011-02-17 03:16:35','',4006,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/16/4006-revision-4/',0,'revision','',0),(4011,1,'2011-02-16 20:17:58','2011-02-17 03:17:58','<p>Are you thinking, \"What on <em>earth</em> is artisan ice cream?\"</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Yep.  That\'s what I thought when I heard about it for the first time through <strong><a href=\"http://www.groupon.com/subscriptions/new?division_p=phoenix\" target=\"_blank\">Groupon</a></strong>.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>And since I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream, I thought that I needed to try this artisan ice cream for journalistic purposes.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Bella and <span style=\"font-size: 13.0208px;\">I hauled our cookies all the way across town to Scottsdale on a typical February 70s-and-sunny Sunday afternoon. </span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 13.0208px;\">We began our artisan ice cream quest at Casa de Jimmykins.  Unless they are real schmucks, I tend to remain friends with all former boyfriends.  This comes in handy when former boyfriends live right around the corner from trendy artisan ice cream joints. </span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>After a delish Chipotle lunch and a romp* on Jimmykins\' lawn, the three of us headed on over to one of the Top 10 Best Ice Cream Shops in the U.S.  (According to <em>Bon Appétit</em> magazine.)</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Houston, I should have known we had a problem when I saw this.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>My first thought was, \"This would never happen in Vancouver.\"</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Vancouverites love their dogs.  Canines roam everywhere.  The Public Market on Granville Island is practically infested with dogs.  And they\'re serving all sorts of organic this and free trade that.**  I bet they even host an artisan ice cream joint now!</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>But Scottsdale?  No dogs allowed.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Get this:  The Little Gym (a gymnasium for the 8 and under crowd) is two doors down from Trendy Artisan Ice Cream Joint.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Guess who invades Trendy Artisan Ice Cream Joint after a sweatfest?</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 13.1944px;\">You mean to tell me that World\'s Most Precious Pooch carries more germs than walking petri dishes who have been rolling around on snotty gym mats?</span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!!!!!</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Ha!</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I think not.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Whatever.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Bella and I waited patiently outside as a line of runny-nosed kids filtered in and out of Trendy Artisan Ice Cream Joint.  Jimmykins finally emerged with his Cheddar Cheesecake ice cream.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I then parted from sweet-smelling Bella to meet an aroma that reminded me of post-recess classroom from my teaching days.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I surveyed the menu.  Blue Cheese with honey?  Really?  They take this artisan stuff seriously!  Shouldn\'t blue cheese infiltrate artisan bread?</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Oh!  Goody gumdrops!  I\'ll dish out 5 bucks for a double scoop, but there\'s free condiments!  Which would I prefer, sea salt or extra virgin olive oil?</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Huh???</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Am I missing something here?</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I chose Peabody Espresso (I have no idea what Peabody refers to) and White Roses.  Hold the condiments, thank you very much.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>After watching too many seasons of <em><strong><a href=\"http://www.bravotv.com/top-chef\" target=\"_blank\">Top Chef</a></strong></em>, I would like to think that I have earned the right and the palate to judge this ice cream fairly and accurately.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I ignored Jimmykins\' \"Bleck\" face and sampled his Cheddar Cheesecake Ice Cream first.  Two thumbs down.  Waaaaayyyyy down.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I cleansed my palate with a smidge of White Roses which tasted like vanilla ice cream laced with perfume.  My immediate reaction was that I had been poisoned.  Jimmykins sported his 2nd \"Bleck\" face for the day.  Two thumbs down.  Even Bella turned her nose away.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>You can\'t go wrong with Espresso, right?  ANYTHING flavored with espresso is a winner in my book.  Except when it\'s bland, overrated ice cream from a Trendy Artisan Ice Cream Joint, that is.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Snobbsdale, get over yourself.  If you really want to be all that, don\'t try so hard.  Instead of trying to wow the masses with shock value ingredients and condiments, how about concentrating on churning out a delectable ice cream that we can all scream about?</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I\'m fairly certain that Tom, Padma and Gail*** would agree with me.<span style=\"font-size: 13.1944px;\"> </span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>*************************************************</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>*  The romp was between Bella and Jimmykins, not me and Jimmykins.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>**  If you are lucky to find yourself at the Public Market on Granville Island, get thee to Lee\'s Donuts for The Best Donuts of Your Life.  (I hope they\'re still there.  Sigh...)</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>***  Gail, now I know why you work for <em>Food &amp; Wine</em> and not <em>Bon Appétit.</em></p>','140:  Have You Tried Artisan Ice Cream?','','inherit','open','open','','4006-revision-5','','','2011-02-16 20:17:58','2011-02-17 03:17:58','',4006,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/16/4006-revision-5/',0,'revision','',0),(4012,1,'2011-02-16 20:19:12','2011-02-17 03:19:12','<p>Are you thinking, \"What on <em>earth</em> is artisan ice cream?\"</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Yep.  That\'s what I thought when I heard about it for the first time through <strong><a href=\"http://www.groupon.com/subscriptions/new?division_p=phoenix\" target=\"_blank\">Groupon</a></strong>.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>And since I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream, I thought that I needed to try this artisan ice cream for journalistic purposes.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Bella and <span style=\"font-size: 13.0208px;\">I hauled our cookies all the way across town to Scottsdale on a typical February 70s-and-sunny Sunday afternoon. </span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 13.0208px;\">We began our artisan ice cream quest at Casa de Jimmykins.  Unless they are real schmucks, I tend to remain friends with all former boyfriends.  This comes in handy when former boyfriends live right around the corner from trendy artisan ice cream joints. </span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>After a delish Chipotle lunch and a romp* on Jimmykins\' lawn, the three of us headed on over to one of the Top 10 Best Ice Cream Shops in the U.S.  (According to <em>Bon Appétit</em> magazine.)</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Houston, I should have known we had a problem when I saw this.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>My first thought was, \"This would never happen in Vancouver.\"</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Vancouverites love their dogs.  Canines roam everywhere.  The Public Market on Granville Island is practically infested with dogs.  And they\'re serving all sorts of organic this and free trade that.**  I bet they even host an artisan ice cream joint now!</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>But Scottsdale?  No dogs allowed.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Get this:  The Little Gym (a gymnasium for the 8 and under crowd) is two doors down from Trendy Artisan Ice Cream Joint.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Guess who invades Trendy Artisan Ice Cream Joint after a good old-fashioned sweatfest?</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 13.1944px;\">You mean to tell me that World\'s Most Precious Pooch carries more germs than walking petri dishes who have been rolling around on snotty gym mats?</span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!!!!!</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Ha!</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I think not.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Whatever.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Bella and I waited patiently outside as a line of runny-nosed kids filtered in and out of Trendy Artisan Ice Cream Joint.  Jimmykins finally emerged with his Cheddar Cheesecake ice cream.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I then parted from sweet-smelling Bella to meet an aroma that reminded me of post-recess classroom from my teaching days.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I surveyed the menu.  Blue Cheese with honey?  Really?  They take this artisan stuff seriously!  Shouldn\'t blue cheese infiltrate artisan bread?</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Oh!  Goody gumdrops!  I\'ll dish out 5 bucks for a double scoop, but there\'s free condiments!  Which would I prefer, sea salt or extra virgin olive oil?</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Huh???</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Am I missing something here?</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I chose Peabody Espresso (I have no idea what Peabody refers to) and White Roses.  Hold the condiments, thank you very much.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>After watching too many seasons of <em><strong><a href=\"http://www.bravotv.com/top-chef\" target=\"_blank\">Top Chef</a></strong></em>, I would like to think that I have earned the right and the palate to judge this ice cream fairly and accurately.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I ignored Jimmykins\' \"Bleck\" face and sampled his Cheddar Cheesecake Ice Cream first.  Two thumbs down.  Waaaaayyyyy down.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I cleansed my palate with a smidge of White Roses which tasted like vanilla ice cream laced with perfume.  My immediate reaction was that I had been poisoned.  Jimmykins sported his 2nd \"Bleck\" face for the day.  Two thumbs down.  Even Bella turned her nose away.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>You can\'t go wrong with Espresso, right?  ANYTHING flavored with espresso is a winner in my book.  Except when it\'s bland, overrated ice cream from a Trendy Artisan Ice Cream Joint, that is.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>Snobbsdale, get over yourself.  If you really want to be all that, don\'t try so hard.  Instead of trying to wow the masses with shock value ingredients and condiments, how about concentrating on churning out a delectable ice cream that we can all scream about?</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>I\'m fairly certain that Tom, Padma and Gail*** would agree with me.<span style=\"font-size: 13.1944px;\"> </span></p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>*************************************************</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>*  The romp was between Bella and Jimmykins, not me and Jimmykins.</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>**  If you are lucky to find yourself at the Public Market on Granville Island, get thee to Lee\'s Donuts for The Best Donuts of Your Life.  (I hope they\'re still there.  Sigh...)</p>\n\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\n\n<p>***  Gail, now I know why you work for <em>Food &amp; Wine</em> and not <em>Bon Appétit.</em></p>','140:  Have You Tried Artisan Ice Cream?','','inherit','open','open','','4006-revision-6','','','2011-02-16 20:19:12','2011-02-17 03:19:12','',4006,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/16/4006-revision-6/',0,'revision','',0);
