I'm Digging It

Busy writing day today, but quickly I wanted to share a list of things I am digging.

First, Paul W. in Australia created this cover for men who want to read my book on the bus without underpants.  (Without the underpants on the cover, I mean.  Not personally sans pants.)

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Seriously, is this not THE AWESOME?

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I am currently also digging:

Jess Riley's Driving Sideways.  I read it last fall in order to give a cover quote, but I'm re-reading it now and still can't get over how good it is.

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And speaking of sparkly sandals, these jelly shoes (I know!) have captured my heart.

(They're way more shiny in real life.)

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I'm always excited when a grocery store-type brand comes out with something salon-quality.

My current manicure (in Orange You Cute?) went on more smoothly and has outlasted anything I've used previously by Essie and OPI.

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Sloane Crosley, author of I Was Told There'd Be Cake.

Yes, I've already explained how much I liked her book.  But I didn't know how charming she was until I watched her listen politely when my husband trapped her for twenty minutes, sharing his suspicions of a pending zombie war.  The best part?  When he asked if she were a member of the NRA, she sweetly replied, "Oh, no.  We're Jews." 

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What I'm not digging:

Having fans drive in from all over the Midwest and then not be able to get into our session due to space constraints.  (You guys who couldn't get in - I'm so sorry!  We were led to believe there was a contingency plan in place.)

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The Biblical weather causing me to go 0/15 in terms of my hair looking good at events.

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Deadlines, I'm really not digging them.  But I've got to honor them.

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So, what are you digging?

Comments

[iamlandlocked]

I'm not digging that Mercury is in retrograde right now, but I'm justifying my writer's block by reading about it in Alice Flaherty's "The Midnight Disease," a neurologist's look at the drive to write, writer's block and hypergraphia. Plus, it offers temporal lobe epilepsy as a differential diagnosis for bipolar disorder--how much better does it get than that!

Recently jilted (you can read about it if you look me up on the blog pimping post), I am digging MillionaireMatch.com. Or at least I was until I read Evan Marc Katz's blog post "Why Men Don't Write to Curvy Women on the Internet." Maybe pie IS the answer...

[Jenn]

Digging:
1. Lists
2. Bartender telling me I have 'sweet tits'
3. "Mississipi Sissy" by Kevin Sessums
4. Collin God of Sex and Natalie in "Love Actually"

NOT digging:
1. Bartender telling me I have 'sweet tits' (I know, I'm weird like that)
2. The movie "P.S. I Love You"
3. Spending all day Sunday on my couch watching movies because double vodka tonics are not my friend
4. Waking up Monday still a little hungover

[Karebare]

Im diggin the smell of a freshly painted kitchen! Also diggin the fact that it is finally done.
Im also diggin my 7 year old out of school to hang with. She is full of laughter and the craziest ideas!

[DGs World By Big D]

I just dug into a huge bowl of Edy's Loaded Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup ice cream, replete with Hershey's hot fudge on it, because one can never have too much chocolate.

Serious amounts of yum.

http://edys.com/brand/loaded/flavor.asp?f=2712&b=1417

[Karina in T.O]

Things I'm diggin:

~Philosophy 'Breakfast in Bed' trio of bath goodies I picked up at Sephora last Friday ...can you say YUM?

~Victoria's Secret Beauty Rush lip glosses ....If I can't do the knickers justice I can wear their lip gloss with pride, dammit!

~The gorgeous view from my spacious corner cubicle, complete with 4 panes of floor to glass windows overlooking downtown T.O, and the fact that today, the 'bongo's guy' is not drumming is heart out on the corner (idiot, I can hear him all the way up here on the 9th floor!)

~Beringer Vineyards White Zinfandel....a mild, girly wine that you don't totally need to be ashamed to be seen drinking!

~The fact that today, I KNOW full well that I am a better woman that an un-named Toronto Argo's cheerleader, who while attending a PR class with a girlfriend of mine uttered the following statment: "I can't wait to read The Other Boulion Girl, you, know, the one about the soup family?"

Indeed!!! I am diggin' that!!

[Janine]

I'm digging that my son's shirt arrived at work today from Threadless (no, no, I'm not trying to advertise for them, but it did come from there.).

http://www.threadless.com/product/1214/Word

Being that I'm a geek and English major, I'm reveling in the fact that I can make him wear goofy things that suit my humor. Cause he's only 16 months old and has no say in anything he wears!

[Katherine]

Digging: Going to AZ for JenLancaster event and to spend the weekend with my best friend. There'd better be open spots.
Spent a romantic morning with my husband.
Didn't get to work until 1pm on a Monday, heaven.
Not Digging: Being abused by my trainer at 6am this morning, but digging how my butt is getting smaller.(Still a long way to go.)
Digging: you have a husband that talks about weird stuff like Zombies, I have the same conversations with mine about Big Foot.
Digging: Arizona for great hair days.
Not digging: South Texas bad hair days, I have a mullet today. Ick!!!!

[The Modern Gal]

I'm digging the townhome that will be mine in two weeks (no more crashing at a friend's house) and the fact that my vacation starts in T minus 111 hours.

[Jenn]

NOT digging my 1 1/2 hour flight delay to O'Hare. Reason? Crew Change. WTF??? I HATE FLYING!

[LJ]

Not Digging?
Temps going from 60s/70s in NYC to 97 today. Whaaaaat?
My ridiculous rent.
The thought of packing to move, as I've decided I will be doing.
SATC.

Digging?
My new puppy. She's too cute.
My office giving us 2 free Fridays off in July and August, due to previously mentioned ridiculous heat.
My family coming up shortly to wisk me away to Canada for a few days for a breather.
Frozen yogurt in warm temps.
All things Anne Lamott.

[Tammie]

Just finished Such a Pretty Fat. LOL many times! As a result, I'm totally digging freedom from dieting!!! If you want the same freedom, read "Fit for Life". I don't follow everything but key concepts have enabled me to keep my weight down and enjoy life!!!

I'm also digging all the tips on this blog. Thank you!

[kelly]

i was so sad not to get into your chat at the book fair saturday. i was only about 10 people away from the cut off.
hope to catch you sometime soon?! :)

[Jenny]

I'm digging the $100 I earned in your neighbor's backyard this week.

[Christie]

I am digging that I am almost done with a great book by a great author. Anyone heard of Jen Lancaster??? LOL

I am not digging that my pants aren't fitting because I am pregnant.

[cary]

Digging:
- The Dog Whisperer: Seriously, all dog owners should watch this show. if not for the cute doggies, then for Cesar Milan and his adorable polo shirts and perfect teeth.
- The *CELTICS* being awesome, thus giving Bostonians (a.k.a. ME) yet another reason to drink during the week, scream obscenities, and celebrate another championship run.

Not Digging:
- Celtics/Lakers finals games ALL being on at 9pm on a work night
- Guys who have no phone skills and vie for my attention via constant texting and awkward facebook messages. Really? You're in your mid twenties! Please stop communicating via what is essentially the electronic version of passing notes in class.

[alg]

I'm diggin' you, you sassy thang!
You are my sardonic soulmate and I, your Democratic doppelganger.
I stumbled upon you quite by accident while perusing the buy-one-get-one-half-off table at Borders and have since devoured all three of your books faster than a fat girl through a bag of Oreos. (OK, that's not true -- the Oreos were gone by chapter 6 of "Bitter". Then I switched to Nutter Butters...)
Thank God for Jennsylvania, or I'd be going through major withdrawals right about now.
Good luck writing today -- so far all I've written today is this comment and a VERY overdue rent check.

[Sara]

I am so not digging the Chicago weather. Hello, when will summer arrive? And by summer I mean high 80's, no clouds, me neck deep in a pool. I have my best friend's wedding in 3 weeks and her bach-ette on Saturday. I don't think I will have color for either events at this rate. I'm preg by the way, so tanning booth is out. fhosrdhsdkjhi Pffft.

[Erin]

I'm digging:
*Being unemployed, first time in 10 years I've had a summer off, can spend all day, every day, with my almost 9-year-old son

*My new Wii Fit. It's exercising without really knowing it. Already lost two pounds.

* The Discovery miniseries, When We Left Earth: The NASA Missions. Love anything space-related.

* Top Chef Chicago. Just got addicted to it, sad the finale is this week.

* The Next Food Network Star. Sad the cute guy got booted instead of Nipa, a whiny bitch.

* The Celtics are up 2-0 against the Lakers. Go Celts!

[jamie]

DIGGING:
* SUMMERTIME!!! (i thought this brutal chicago winter would NEVER end!!!)
* BYOB restaurants- I'm out and about constantly during the summer, and BYOB is helpful on a budget!
* Open toed shoes/sandals that flaunt my pedicured feet!
* Michael Kors- leg shine! SPARKLES!
* moisture in the air, finally bringing life to my naturally curly hair after a dry dry winter.
* the cubs (mark derosa= DREAMY!)kicking ass and taking names...

NOT-DIGGING:
* The mouse that has made it's way into my kitchen because of OPEN windows during renovations in the basement.
* contantly having my toes stepped on while riding the CTA
* the rain that won't leave chicago
* not being able to see Avenue Q while it was in town

[caribbeansue]

Digging:
A relaxing day yesterday - on a boat on the caribbean sea out to a beautiful island (Buck Island National Park) just off the coast of St. Croix in the Virgin Islands - great friends, good snorkeling, fanfreakingtastic water....doesn't get any better.
Not-Digging:
Today, still unemployed since November therefore, pressure washing all window screens (filthy from Sahara dust -how the hell does it cross the ocean to land at my house and gum up my screens?) and washing the windows.
I think I'd rather be at work....or better yet - back on the boat! ;0)
Also not digging that I can't get to any Lancaster event...I have demanded that my friends in MN get to the Rosedale event or else!

[marisa]

Digging my upcoming camping trip this weekend!

Not digging the bills I gotta pay before I go.

[Beckie]

I'm digging Stawberries & Creme frappacinos by Starbucks.

I'm not digging the weather in Connecticut today.
Or the fact that its 100 degrees out and my little guy has a fever of 102. At 9 the "I'm sick" whine is gone and has been replaced with sarcasm.
I think it's safe to also say I won't be digging the dispensing of medicine after the doctor visit at 3.

[Beckie]

I'm digging Starbucks Strawberries & Creme frappacino.

I'm not digging the weather.
Or the fact that it's almost 100 degrees out and my son has a temperature of 102. At 9 he knows how to be more sarcastic than whiney when sick - I've created a cute but sick monster.
I'm pretty sure I can say in advance that I won't be digging the dispensing of the medicine after the doctor visit at 3.

[Kelley]

Okay, so, I have to say that I laughed myself silly through "Bright Lights, Big Ass". My husband actually found the book in the bookstore and said, "It just sounds like you, you should read it." I said, "Yeah, you just saw 'big ass' and thought of me."

Anyway, so, I was a sorority girl at an Indiana college (DePauw) and hubby and I lived in Rogers Park for three years, so, there are a LOT of similarities. Your comments about Target? SO true. You should try the Evanston Target, if you ever want to mix it up -- that way you can watch the Hasidim families too.

My BIGGEST question is -- why so Republican still? And, WHAT does a Chicago girl say about Obama, even if she is still Republican? I cannot search the archives, so, I do not know if you have given the "Jen" analysis previously. But, curious where you come out on the Obamanator.

[Angry Kitten]

I just wrote on my myspace how I dig YOU and do NOT dig Eric Larson...lot's of chit chat...little plot development....

http://www.myspace.com/maryb2u

[Laura]

I'm digging that I got to laze around my apartment yesterday, sleeping til 4:00 pm then making (Nutrisystem) pancakes and (meatless) sausage links with (real) maple syrup. Nom!

I'm not digging the sleepy haze I'm in today after all that relaxation. Definitely not digging the humidity either!

[anonlurkermom]

Hey, a fellow Chicagoan here delurking/unlurking(?) to tell you I was reading the absolutely fabulous Traveling Light about a sister helping her brother die from HIV/AIDS. Very heavy, but worth it, and I needed a break to catch my breath. I realized I hadn't read your second book and it was just what I needed. Many thanks.

[kelly]

As much as I dig finding new authors, I'm afraid Sloane Crosley is no Jen Lancaster. She's okay... but your humor is in a class by itself.

Other authors I dig:

Sarah Thyre
Hollis Gillespie
Laurie Notaro

Also, am I the only one who thinks that (based on his brief cameo in your video) Fletch resembles Oprah's trainer Bob Green?

One last thing I dig:

Starbucks Mint Mocha Java Chip Frappucino (or some reasonable facsimile).
Damn, son. It's good.

[Christine]

I'm digging those sandals, too! Man, wish I could wear them, but jellies tear apart my feet :(

I'm digging that I just graduated High School.
I'm digging that I can practically have a conversation with an Author online.
I'm digging that i'm starting to get a tan.

Things i'm not digging?
My grandmother telling me I need to lose weight,
as i'm 5'1" and 125 lbs. SO not fat!

[Kristine]

I'm digging having lots of new books from the book fair on Saturday and continuing to love your oh-so-funny books. I'm not digging missing your discussion and being unemployed which is leading to more arguements with Teh Husband.

[Christine]

Things I'm digging....
SAPF
SATC movie
Gazela Vinho Verde, fizzy white wine from
Portugal and only $5.99
Working on my tan

Things I'm not digging....
Two good friends left where I work
98 degrees in Philly
I'm hungry and dieting. gggrrrr.

[Lys]

Ahhhh... let's see.

I'm NOT digging the fact that it's Monday and I'm back at the 9to5. I'd much rather be at the shore, on vacation, Neimans fondling Loubous, somewhere - anywhere - but where I am currently.

I am, however, digging that in 2 months, I'm back in Philly and I've started the countdown. Yeah, I know I know - lame, but I need something to get me through the weeks here in dreadfully hot Orlando. Also, the fact that the barista gave me extra shots this morning just because also helped cheer me up.

[Stacey]

Hey Jen, try the Sally Hanson Nail Prisms. They make a rainbow on your toes! My kids think it is funny and I get many compliments....

Digging the nice weather
NOT digging the Humidity...like others before me said, to seasons now adays - COLD and HOT!

[Jodie Kash]

The new lip gloss I picked up yesterday at Sephora. I adore all products in the line, but the smell taste and lack of glitter flakes rocks my coconutty world.

Better than growned up Bonnie Belle Lip Smacker.
http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P211005&categoryId=B70

[Kari]

I'm diggin that I have a two day work week before I board a plane to fly back home for a vacation. Oh, can you imagine the blogging material that can surface at a high school reunion? I'm stoked!

P.S. For the record I always got a new pair of jellys at easter time. Now I wonder how my feet handled them as I think they would kill me now. Let us know!

[Kelly]

I'm digging the new NKOTB song Summertime. Oh the shame! :X

I'm not digging the 90+ temps. Ironic? Kind of.

[KTS]

New reader here, a girl in my book club recommended BITNB to me and I spent every evening last week devouring it, am now loving Crosley's book.

Books aside, I'm also very much digging air conditioning and fresh cherries.

[Christine]

I'm digging the fact that my son is taking his morning nap.

Not digging the hassle of the morning dealing with the police after someone broke into our Jeep. A-holes. Or, to quote Fletch, "Ass-stain."

[kristin Kaminski]

I'm digging your blog, always your blog. Oh, and the new season of Design Star. Oh, and the new season of "my life on the D list." Oh, and my morning donuts. I am REALLY diggin' those right now.

[Jen]

Oops, also digging "The Irresistible Revolution," by Shaine Claiborne.

[Jen]

Digging quiet time... 4 napping toddlers and one silent five year old! Also digging the sunshine in Halifax, NS Canada. And, the raspberry crepe I had at Cora's this morning for breakfast, courtesy of my very sweet grandmother.

Not digging washing dishes for 6 hours straight at work this past Saturday. Not digging the 5 pounds I've gained... Not digging being so far away from all of my friends!

[dawn]

i'm digging SATC the movie, i know so is everyone else but, still. i saw it on saturday and loved it! i haven't cried like that at a movie in i can't remember when. i knew it was bad when my BF and i exited the theater and were standing under flourescent lights and he looked at me and said, 'whoa.' i had mascara all over my face!

also, i devoured this book:
'the bright side of disaster' by katherine center in a day and a half.

[tutugirl1345]

Not digging: Feeling like an outsider at my new job. The temperature hovering around 100 degrees. Leaving my lunch in the car in said 100 degree weather.

Digging: Finally getting a membership to the gym across the street and not having to drive 45 minutes to workout.

[Tara]

I'm digging the fact that in July I'm going to be sitting on a beach for one week with my daughter and my boyfriend. Can't wait. My first official vaction since I started at this company 6 years ago.
I'm not digging the weather. As Jill before me said, it is 1000% humidity out there... I too live in New England... New England used to be known for all their seasons.... not anymore. Cold and Hot! Thats it!

Can't wait to see you in Boston! Jen, you rock!

[Jill]

I am digging the fact that in just 5 and a half more work days, I will be on summer vacation (teacher here).

Despite this wonderful news, I am NOT digging the fact that it is currently about 150 degrees with a humidity of 1000% in my classroom, and probably will be for the rest of the year. "The weather in New England is two things: winter and Fourth of July" - yeah, I GET IT. Thanks.

Oh, also digging that you're coming to Boston, Jen!!! Can't wait! If you're around an evening early, you should come to Taste of Shrewsbury Street here in Worcester on the 24th from 5-9!!! The street is full of great restaurants and they give out free samples of the best food in the city (and we have some great food) for four hours straight! Then my cousins and I will be migrating to the deck of one of our fave restaurants for many, many bottles of wine! You're officially invited!

[Cathy Dee]

I am digging Avon's fingernail and toenail "stickers," they are SO easy to put on and last SO long!If you are nail-polished-challenged as I am, check them out on the Avon web site! (No, I'm not a dealer!)

[Arin]

I'm not digging the fact that I have a chipmunk infestation at my house. Those little MFer's are totally eating all of my brand new rose bushes that I just planted and spent a fortune on. On the upside, I plan on eating a Heavenly Ham boxed lunch today in about an hour. SO EXCITED!!!!!!

[Kristi]

Totally digging the beautiful day at the pool yesterday and the perfect weekend with my sweetie, which included dinner at The Grape on Saturday night...yummy! :)

[Brynn]

Not digging the fact that I didn't get to see you but totally digging the fact that I didn't have to drive far since I am now living in Jeff Park and not 3 hours southwest of the city!

[Rachel]

Loving "I Was Told There'd Be Cake" and also "My Horizontal Life" and "Are You There Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea" by Chelsea Handler. Her story about wearing an M&M costume to a party in February is reason enough to buy her books, plus her father is crazy/hilarious!