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So I ordered that formal dress from Ebay on the 21st of June, and I still haven’t gotten it. STILL. Usually it’s two weeks tops, and I rarely wait that long. Fortunately, I happened to see another somewhat cheap formal dress (under $35 on a clearance section of a website) and bought is just in case the Ebay dress didn’t fit or arrived too late. GOOD THING. I mean, technically I still have 3 possible mailing days to receive it, but still. Grrrr. This is cutting it close.

And now, I have to tell you how burnt I am. I really should disclaim it with: I am not one of those people who go out in the sun and bake like a tuna casserole. I’m totally pro sunblock. But today I started thinking a little color wouldn’t hurt me. So I waited until the peak hours of hottness had faded, then took the kid out to play in the wading pool. I liberally applied sunblock to her skin and then skipped it for me. I figured a little pink would fade into a bit of a tan (no this doesn’t stem at all from the complex Deanna gave me when she called me pasty).

All would have been fine and dandy had I not gotten so wrapped up in fellow Naughty and Spice member, Amie Stuart’s (see side bar), book Hands On. Whoo Eee! That book was burning hot, maybe more than my skin. This is not your mamma’s erotic romance novel. So after I realized I was cooking, I came inside and saw that I was a tomato. Then I noticed I must have rubbed my arm after applying sunblock to the kid. Because in the middle of my red arm is this circle of pasty white skin. So that’ll look great with my halter dress in Dallas. *Rolling eyes*

Well I hope you all have a fabulous Fourth of July!

10 comments to “It’s a blast!”

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   That’s ok, Shelli. I’ll be white enough to signal aircraft!

   by Lynn Writes July 3rd, 2007 at 9:34 pm
   
   
   
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   Oh no Shelli! I hope that redness fades quick! Did you email the seller about the dress? I’m glad you found another just in case. See you in Dallas and have a happy 4th of July!

   by Aura July 4th, 2007 at 10:08 am
   
   
   
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   Shelli - you are hilarious!! I hope your sunburn turns into a gorgeous tan before you leave for Dallas.

   by Lyric James July 4th, 2007 at 1:17 pm
   
   
   
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   LOL I”m so sorry about your sunburn hon!

   by Amie Stuart July 4th, 2007 at 5:49 pm
   
   
   
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   Hope the sunburn turns into a tan soon! Have fun in Dallas at the conference. Man, I’ll miss being there. I had a blast in Atlanta last year.

   I’m rooting for you to place first in the Stroke of Midnight Contest!

   Hugs,
   Mia

   by Mia Romano July 4th, 2007 at 7:27 pm
   
   
   
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   Lynn, glad I’m not alone! LOL.

   Aura, yes I emailed her! And she said ‘any day now’ that was last week. Grr.

   Lyric, you’re so sweet!

   Amie, it’s a good thing. It means you’re a fantastic writer!

   Mia, ah thanks!! That’s so nice!!

   by Shelli Stevens July 4th, 2007 at 8:08 pm
   
   
   
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   HOpe your burn goes away soon.

   by Kelley July 5th, 2007 at 8:34 am
   
   
   
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   Oh god! This is totally something I would do. I smear 50 on the kids and then get a patch somewhere on my leg or arm or stomach. We’ll still think you’re gorgeous in your dress

   Anna J. Evans

   by Anna J. Evans July 5th, 2007 at 9:48 am
   
   
   
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   Here’s hoping you get your dress in time!!

   Oh well….you’ll still look smashing in your new dress!

   by Ericka Scott July 5th, 2007 at 2:21 pm
   
   
   
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    I’m so bummed, I haven’t been as active at Romance Divas lately. I didn’t know they were having a dinner on Thursday night *heavy sigh*. Maybe I can still get in last minute. If not, that’ll teach me!

    I totally plan to get a Diva pin though!

    by Lynn Writes July 5th, 2007 at 6:53 pm
    
    
    

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