Monday, February 25, 2008

100th Post! And A Giveaway!

100 posts. Wow. I guess this means I've actually stuck with this whole blogging thing longer than I ever expected. Honestly, it was not something I put a lot of thought into, just jumped in with both feet purely on impulse, and I had no idea it would be this much fun. I never expected to observe ordinary events in my life and think, "Hey, this will be great on the blog", or to lie awake at night and think of the perfect wording for something, and then have to get up and type it before it leaves my mind.

I'm just really enjoying all of it. And do you know what I enjoy the most? Getting to hear from each of you. I have made new 'cyber' friends, and have gotten back in touch with old friends and family members alike, all through this little parking spot in the blogosphere.

So today I want to show my appreciation to you, faithful readers, for all of the encouragement and laughter you have given to me. You really brighten my day. You rock. And to prove it to you, I'm going to give away a very special package that I have put together. I can't fully disclose all of the contents of the package, mainly because I haven't made up my mind yet, but I can assure you that it will contain a huge bag of Hershey Kisses and a few other fun things, and most importantly, a box of delicious Girl Scout Cookies, of the variety chosen by the winner.

You know you want some Girl Scout Cookies. What do you like? Thin Mints? Samoas? Do-si-do's? Tagalongs? Trefoils? Or are you one of those pansies who orders the Sugar Free Chocolate Chips?

Think it through, and leave it in the comments so I will know which box not to eat.

If you're a frequent commenter, I thank you. I adore hearing from you. If you've never left a comment before and you're looking for a good time to delurk, this is it. Go for it. Leave me a comment below, and on Friday, I will do some sort of magical random drawing to determine the winner.

Good luck!
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30 comments:

  1. KarinFebruary 25, 2008 at 1:06 AM

    Don't eat the Thin Mints!! I want them. (along with most of the other people I'm sure!) The Girl Scouts sure have some yummy cookies! Mmmmmmm. Would love to be entered in your giveaway. Thanks!

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  2. KarinFebruary 25, 2008 at 1:11 AM

    And congrats on your 100th post! I meant to say that earlier--but I had the thought of mouthwatering thin mints on my mind ...........mmmmmmmmmm again.

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  3. painted maypoleFebruary 25, 2008 at 1:12 AM

    oh... samoas.....yum. my mouth is watering just THINKING about it. my husband ordered ours this year, and I'm willing to be he only ordered the Thin Mints, his favorites.

    I'm glad you love blogging. I love reading your blog. Yay!

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  4. the dragonflyFebruary 25, 2008 at 2:00 AM

    Oooooh! I can never decide between Thin Mints and Tagalongs (they're the peanut butter patty ones, right?). Usually we buy them both! But I think my very favorite are the peanut butter ones. Mmmmm...

    Congratulations on 100 posts!! :)

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  5. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2008 at 2:40 AM

    Mmmmm I LOVE Thin Mints AND Somoas :) I'd be hard pressed to pick between them! :)

    Thanks for the great contest!! :D

    anastasia_falling@yahoo.com

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  6. MamarazziFebruary 25, 2008 at 3:27 AM

    ya know my daughter is a Girl Scout and her cookies have differnt names than the ones you mentioned.

    thin mints YES same.

    but she is selling, thanks-a-lot, caramel deLites, cinnaspins, lemonades, shortbread, peanut butter patties, and peanut butter sandwiches.

    weird huh? where are you? we are in california!

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  7. MamarazziFebruary 25, 2008 at 3:29 AM

    oh and i wanna be entered in your contest!! congrats on the 100th post! if i win i want a box of whatever i don't have here...lol.

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  8. Marilyn BFebruary 25, 2008 at 5:54 AM

    WooHoo! Congrats on your 100th post! I have to say that the Thin Mints are my favorite and I have to confess a secret ... I have eaten a whole box by myself! (Did I just say that for the whole world to see?) LOL Thank you for hosting this yummy giveaway!

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  9. emmayFebruary 25, 2008 at 7:44 AM

    Samoas. It would have to be Samoas. And here's my logic. While Thin Mints are a very favorite of mine, especially straight from the freezer, you can satisfy your craving for them with a package of Keebler Grasshopper cookies. If port of the enjoyment is knowing you've helped the Girl Scouts, well, then I guess you need the real thing. Unless , of course, helping the little elves from Keebler, and their empire, will suffice. But Samoas. Mmmm. I have yet to find a suitable, comparable grocery store replacement for the shortbread, caramel, coconut, chocolate bliss that is a Samoa. I did once. About 20 years ago. In a small grocery store. with the off brand, never-heard-of-them-before cookies. And they were pretty good But generally speaking, there is no way top get anything that resembles a Samoa unless you get it straight from the girls in green. So that would be why I would have to choose Samoas.
    And, congratulations on your 100th post! Made me sneak a peek a my own post count, but I ain't near 100!

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  10. chrissyFebruary 25, 2008 at 8:42 AM

    congrats on 100

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  11. Robin M.February 25, 2008 at 8:49 AM

    Way to go on your 100th post! And a giveaway too!! Personally, I've never met a girl scout cookie I didn't like :)

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  12. TraceeFebruary 25, 2008 at 9:00 AM

    Yay for Chrissy! I'm so grateful you started this blogging thing. It helps me to feel like I'm closer to you, like I'm part of your life, even though I live a thousand miles away. I'm grateful for your efforts. Thank you.

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  13. JulieFebruary 25, 2008 at 9:19 AM

    MMMM.... Samoas! Congrats on your 100 post. I look forward to many more. I am glad your sister told me you were blogging. I have enjoyed visiting you.

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  14. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2008 at 9:30 AM

    Thanks for getting me excited about blogging. Here's to 100 more and a box of Thin Mints!

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  15. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2008 at 10:11 AM

    Yum, Girls Scout Cookies. It's a toss up between Somoas, Tagalongs and (frozen)thin mints. In fact, I'll admit, I'm known to have hidden boxes. One year about mid summer, I found a box of thin mints behind several deer roasts in my chest freezer. Boy were they good.

    PS: Congrats on 100 posts and thanks for keeping me informed on the family.

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  16. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2008 at 10:13 AM

    Sorry Chrissy, the anonymous post is from me, April. I don't think I signed in correctly. OOPS! Maybe this time it'll work.

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  17. Jenna ZFebruary 25, 2008 at 11:40 AM

    Congrats on your milestone post! I am all about those lemon cookies, what are they called this year? Chillers? Last year they had a different name, at least here in IL. Yum, lemon cookies!

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  18. Chaotic JoyFebruary 25, 2008 at 2:05 PM

    I am declining to enter your contest because I already have 5 boxes of girlscout cookies to resist from Debbie's daughter and I am round enough as it is. But I did want to say CONGRATULATIONS on 100 posts. I for one and thrilled that you blog now because I know more about what's going on with you than I have in years.

    Here's to 100 more.

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  19. BeckFebruary 25, 2008 at 2:51 PM

    I want thin mints! I have never had them, but they sound exactly like what I want. Send them to me - I'm nice and I need cookies.

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  20. MicheleFebruary 25, 2008 at 2:58 PM

    Chrissy, I have read every post. You are too flippin entertaining not to! I still can't figure out why we never hung out all those nights Brad and Greg went to the movies (or Los Arcos). We have so much in common. I really enjoyed your company that weekend you guys came for a visit. So it sucks that we missed out on hanging out together all that time. Congrats on the 100th post! Michele

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  21. Lil redFebruary 25, 2008 at 4:18 PM

    Hi,
    I've been reading your blog for awhile now. I'm not sure how my mom found it, but she likes reading it too. I think your blog name and tagline is very creative!

    I think my favorite Girl Scout cookie flavor is the mint. :)

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  22. Growin' with itFebruary 25, 2008 at 5:53 PM

    i have "boy scouts" in my home, so our latest thrill is making a derby car. hmm, cookies vs. wooden car?! i'll take the peanut butter ones thank you very much! i'm new to your blog and love, love, love your honesty!

    thanks!
    linda

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  23. UnknownFebruary 25, 2008 at 6:03 PM

    Congrats on 100 posts!

    So you mentioned the Somaoas (which is enough to make me drool) and I scroll down and you have a picture. Now I have to have some!!

    Thanks for the chance to win some goodies and I will be back to visit!

    P.S. I have a little giveaway going on too!

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  24. The BuntensFebruary 25, 2008 at 11:13 PM

    Congratulations! That is awesome. I really enjoy reading your blog.

    Please send me any of those cookies. I love them all!

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  25. DebbieFebruary 26, 2008 at 9:09 AM

    Yay!! 100 posts!! I'm really impressed because I can't get past like 2 posts!! :-) I LOVE reading your blog and even thought I don't keep up with mine, I keep up with reading yours!! I love keeping up to date with you and your family...even though it makes me MISS YOU SO MUCH!!
    Don't put me in your contest because I've got 275 boxes coming to my house this week...which 17 of those are mine!! YUMMY!!
    Congrats again...keep up the good work!! Debbie

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  26. SusanFebruary 26, 2008 at 1:40 PM

    Hey!
    I'm enjoying your blog. Happy 100th! And your comment about the woman taking photos AT the scrapbook store cracked me up. Too funny!
    And, thin mints for me. :-)

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  27. KatFebruary 26, 2008 at 3:34 PM

    Happy 100th post to you!!!! Yeah!!!
    I LOVE the Samoas. My favs!!!

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  28. elexisbFebruary 26, 2008 at 5:00 PM

    Samoas! I think? I've just called them 'the purple box' since I can remember selling them as a little girl! Yum

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  29. Aunt WandaFebruary 27, 2008 at 2:45 PM

    Am I still in time for the drawing? You know how much I love chocolate -- almost as much as you do. I love your blog and your sense of humor. I don't get to go online often, but when I do, I have to go back and catch up on everything. My coworkers look at me like I'm nuts when I start laughing out loud. Thanks for keeping me up-to-date on the goings on in your life and for making my work days a lot better. As for the cookies, just whichever ones you and the kids don't want.
    I love you.

    Aunt Wanda

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  30. ToystoryFebruary 28, 2008 at 2:51 PM

    Samoa's....yummmmy~~ Congrats on your "sticking" with it to 100 and beyond!!

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