I’m all about spreading the love.
Honestly, as a W.O.A. girl, I’m with Mark Twain who said, "“I can live for two months on a good compliment.”
It’s definitely not just about receiving, though. My natural inclination is to build others up, to find words that will leave them encouraged, buoyed. Now, gracious!–I am NOT trying to pat myself on the back by sharing that, I’m just explaining that when I "like" something or someone, it’s effortless to express it…in fact, I have a hard time exercising restraint.
(Hence, my sometimes over-use of exclamation points in the written word!!! <—that’s only for effect.)
Recently, I’ve gushed about the Gourmet Goddess, Paula Deen, a time or two three. Who could blame me? She’s cuter than the pies she makes…which is a whole lot of "cute" goin’ on if by "cute" you mean some kind of yummaful.
Anyways, through my crush on her, I’ve met a new BBFF, webmaster extraordinaire Phil (even though he doesn’t blog). Ol’ Phil has promised the moon and stars red carpet treatment if I ever make it to Savannah to meet The Lady (Paula) and her sons (Bobby and Jamie), and in the meantime, he sent a little fun my way–
Good things always come in mailing tubes, yes? Have you ever gotten a bill in one?
It’s a mini movie poster from the 2005 movie Paula was featured in, Elizabethtown, starring Orlando Bloom and Kirsten Dunst. The movie’s tagline is "It’s a heck of a place to find yourself" which sounds about right for Ms. Deen.
But let’s look closer to see what makes this particular poster so special–
Why she wrote a personal note just to me! Right, Phil? RIGHT??!
Thanks to my new friend and Miss Paula for making my day. But, Phil, let’s just keep what she said about me behind my back between me and you though, k?
🙂
OOooo, and want some more of Paula’s DELICI-O-SO recipes? Click her pictures and follow the links…I bet they taste as good (better than?) as they look!
(l-r Mixed Berry Bellinis, Sweet Dessert Paninis and Best Crab Casserole…come here lovies…!)
** For the record, I meant it’s amazing what a little air up MY skirt does for me in this case, not that I was blowing air up Paula’s or Phil’s skirts in order to score this little surcie. But you knew that because it was perfectly clear…right?
So much fun! I love that they are being so kind and encouraging to you.
Score!
That’s so cool!!
Now, can you get me one signed by Orlando Bloom?
My grandson and I were just lookin’ through one of Miss Paula’s magazines earlier. He was picking out the things that he would like to “quality control” when I cook them for his Grandpa.
I love Miss Paula! and how cool for you! Do I foresee a trip to Savannah? It’s not that far!
How cool is that?
That is awesome!
Now if only we could get orlando in a tube.
Woo Hoo! I’ll take recipes 1, 2, and 3 – YUM!
Well aren’t you the luckiest little so and so. 🙂 Take me with you to meet Paula.
Kim, really, truly…I’m more appreciative than these few words express.
WT, I DID win, didn’t I? 🙂
Jana, Hmmmm, can he cook, too?
Sandy, I’m workin’ on it…I’m workin’ on it :).
Karmyn, you KNOW how cool I think it is! You said exactly what I would’ve said to YOU!! 🙂
Jenny, you and Jana, hmmm?
Lisa, I’ll check with Phil, k?
🙂
When are you planning a trip to Savannah?? It’s a beautiful place…(just trying to give you more reason for a road trip…)
Air up skirt made me think of Marilyn Monroe. Then it made me think of something more naughty. And I thought that tube picture might have been a feminine product at first. I think I may be a little tired tonight.
omg, how totally cool is that!! i love paula deen, i loved the movie (well, orlando, but ya know, it’s a good movie too)….
her show with the cute tattooed chef is SO cool…dunno if he’s on it all the time, but she is SO funny 🙂
Dang. Hungry now.
(BTW, Paula Deen is AWESOME!!)
I’ve liked her recipes (when wanting a special treat) though I have to confess her accent sometimes seems a bit poured on.
But since you love her so much, and she seems to be so nice, I’ll give her another try! 🙂
Robin, I’m glad that I was able to make your day with so little effort on my part. Sorry for the lack of Orlando in a Tube ™ I’ll get to work on that.
Oooh! I’m jealous. I want some Orlando in a tube.
I bet there are a lot of jealous bloggers out there who wish they had friends like yours!
HOOOOOOWWWWWW awesome is that??? I think I would have fainted dead away, tube and all!
Lucky you, what a cool thing to receive in the mail! I’m totally jealous 😀 I have to honestly say that Paula is my favorite Food Network star. Whenever she comes on, me and the girls let each other know she is on by yelling “It’s Paula Deen, Y’ALL!” and we come running to watch together. It’s good clean family fun, we droll and we laugh… because Paula’s laugh is so infectious!
Have I mentioned yet that I love her, and have almost all of her cook books? Taco soup? Delish! Gooey Butter cake? To. Die. For.
Anna told me once that she wants to write her to cook with her on her show… Maybe I should send an audition tape?
Claudia, yeah, like I need “more” reason, hehe. I’m ready NOW!
Junebug…I’m just thinkin’ it’s “that time” for you or something…! 😉
EJ, you might be the first purchaser of “Orlando in a Tube”, eh?
Stephanie…have we met? 😉
Lisa, do ya know any Southerners? A lot of “us” tawlk lack tha-at…;). And as a Food Snob you owe it to yourself to re-check her out (her recipes are PROVEN!).
Phil, chop chop, what are you sitting around reading blog comments for, then? And if you wanna put a little more effort into the NEXT thing you mail me…I can give you a few ideas!! 🙂
Hulagirl, lol, this is just starting to sound hilarious to me!
Chris, yikes! I hope not…me no wanna make anyone feel like that :/.
Jen, I was alone when I opened it, maybe I did :).
Mert, heck yeah send a tape–if nothing else, won’t it be fun to make? Paula’s Mac & Cheese is becoming a staple in our home (well, it became one from the first time I tasted it).
SCORE! What would a certain other blogger *cough* *cough* need to do to score such an autograph???