Friday, July 15, 2011

I need a Cocktail

Ahh the sweet sound of Friday. Doesn’t get any better, does it? Well, unless you're on vacation. But if you’re reading this, your probably not. This has been a week of catch up and boy does that hit you hard. Makes me want to run back to Portland ASAP. Spabettie, can I stay with you and Basil? Winking smile
Needless to say, I’ve made it. A little break for the weekend. Time to relax, right? Hmmm, kinda. There are still a ton of emails that need to be answered, maybe…not sure. Honestly I don’t know what to do with them. I am a little overwhelmed. Help a Cotter out here.

Theses emails have one thing in common…..SOCIAL MEDIA!!!

BLOGGER, FACEBOOK, NETWORK BLOGS, TUMBLR, TWITTER, PINTEREST, GOOGLE+, etc. etc. etc.

What the heck did I get myself into? Feeling like Social Media Glutton. Now I know the basic ones; facebook, twitter, blogging. But Pinterest is a whole new world to me and now the hubs has put me on GOOGLE +.

This is my “I’m a bit overwhelmed, somebody hand me a cocktail” face.
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Speaking of Cocktails. I made my own and guess what?
 I decided to enter a cockatil contest with it….on facebook.
Go Figure!
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cockatil contest

I choose this cocktail cause for one, I love limoncello and one of my Italian clients makes her own.
She gave me a bottle. WOW, its good and STRONG!

And two,
Cascade Ice sent me some fun flavors to choose from.
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So here I am, a Social Media Monkey, asking for a little advice. How do you do it all?
Do  you even bother with Google+ or Pinterest?

And if your still into Facebook, go vote on my Cocktail Recipe HERE or HERE!

Cheers to Friday!
LC

P.S.
need a "virgin" style alternative cocktail? Try fresh squeezed lemon juice.

115 comments:

Madeline said...

Now THAT is my kind of cocktail. I just got a google+ invite and so far... I don't get it. 

Lindsay said...

That cocktail sounds delicious!!! I thankfully am still not too overwhelmed by social media yet...although as soon as I started twitter I've kind of quit my facebook addiction :)

Erin Shipe said...

That cocktail looks awesome! For our wedding some of Eric's family that lives in Italy gave us some Italian liquor (among some other things:), and lemoncello was one of them! We still have a half a bottle left:)

Erin Shipe said...

Ah, sorry...kitten walked across the keyboard before I was done writing:).

And I do get a little overwhelmed by the social media stuff sometimes, but usually that passes in a day or so and I go back to enjoying it and it being worth it again:). I just signed up for pinterest, but have not gotten to involved in it yet since I've been too busy with school. Also not on google + yet, but I'm kind of interested to see what all the hype is about!

Maryea @ Happy Healthy Mama said...

I don't understand the point of google+. Isn't it just another Facebook? I just started understanding twitter, I'm definitely not interested in learning another new one. Although I do love pinterest. I go on there more for inspiration than the social aspect.

Heather @ Where's the Beach said...

Ah that cocktail sounds refreshing. Yep, I'm a social media junky. Jason just got me hooked into Google+ but I've mostly been using it to IM him LOL

Dairy_Free_Betty said...

I subscribe to them all - plus I do an extra facebook and twitter for my new job!! haha :)  I am WAY too connected! 

Kath (My Funny Little Life) said...

You're so right - social media *are* overwhelming! I stick to blogging and fb mainly, and that's enough most of the time. :)

Cocktail looks good! I usually don't drink cocktails (I like wine better, and the combination of hard alc and sugar or fruit makes me feel dizzy sooooo quickly ... But that's what having a cocktail is about, no?), but if I have one, I'd always order a mojito.

Katie said...

I don't do any social media except Facebook.  I can barely keep up with that.  Twitter confuses me.  Actually, I've never even been on the website...um, is there a website?  How does one tweet?  See?  I don't get it.

Google+?  pinterest?  What are these things?

What happened to calling friends and getting coffee?   :)

Sarah @ The Smart Kitchen said...

I deal with it by sticking to what I like and understand...so that's the blog and twitter. I occasionally get on facebook (my blog posts go up automatically) but it has become such a mess of stuff I don't care about that it's hard to filter.

Tri-Living...Together said...

I don't think I'm going to jump on another social site! I know FB has it prbs but I can't handle another one!

Sable@SquatLikeALady said...

Pffffft I am a total fail at social media. I loved Facebook for, oh I dunno, the first four years I was on it but now I log in maybe once a week lol. I really like twitter. But between work and school and now moving and the blog and all that, I definitely do not have enough time to get involved wih Google+!! geez. Can't someone just combine all of them so I can log into ONE and have all my social networking done for the day? :)

Kate Horning said...

what a delicious cocktail, as soon as I get off work tonight im making something delicious maybe this ;) 

Vanessa @ Gourmet Runner said...

This looks delicious! I'm pretty overwhelmed with all the social media choices, to be honest. Facebook and blogging is all I can handle. Even twitter boggles my mind!

Allie said...

Well if I could drink I would probably want a cocktail today too ;) I have a busy weekend as well.. I am watching my family's pets... 2 dogs, 1 cat, 1 kitten, and a hamster. Maybe I could do the "virgin" cocktail ;) 

Have a great weekend!!!

Holly said...

That drink looks so refreshing! Pour me one, would you? :)

I just joined Pinterest, I'm hoping to figure it out/get started this weekend. I signed up to be added to Google +, I don't know anyone (besides you!) you is on there. No clue what it even is to be honest!

Kristina @ spabettie said...

yes Yes YEEESSS come back, Come Back!! :)  we still have SO much to do. 

I completely know what you mean about social media overload... I am going through it myself, and I'm trying to stay pretty streamlined. adding social media for the clinic is making my eyes roll back in my head, but it's FUN! 

off to vote now, your cocktail looks great! I love limoncello...   Happy Friday and weekend, Cotters! 

Penny said...

Yum! I voted for ya!

Sam said...

mmm, that drink sounds great!  i haven't got into twitter yet, but i am on the rest of them.  thankfull i have lots of downtime at work to try and stay on top of it all :)

lindsay cotter said...

Oh penny, thank you for your awesome package! Made my week! Looking forward to trying the new quest bars!
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klh said...

Happy Friday to you Linds!  That drink is looking pretty good : )  I have never heard of Pinterest!  Facebook and blogging are way more than enough for me!  Hope the wknd brings some down time for you!
Hugs
Katie : )

penny01966 said...

Do you know how often we can vote?

lindsay cotter said...

Not sure. I'm guessing it doesn't matter. :)
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lindsay cotter said...

Maybe I can hire you to set up my social media accounts, etc. Deal? Just kidding.
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Shannon said...

ha, totally overwhelming.  pinterest seems fun, but seriously i don't have enough time as it is!  RELAX and unplug, the emails can wait!  fabulous cocktail :)  i'm looking forward to one tonight as well!  have a great weekend with the hubs :)

jobo said...

YUM! That looks so good! I need a cocktail too...well, a glass of wine. Deciding to open my LAST bottle of wine from wine country trip last year, tonight, in celebration of the 60 day challenge. fitting, right?? Google + - I am playing it with it but am meh on it ;-) You?

lindsay cotter said...

Mess of stuff for sure! How do people have time? I barely have time to post. Oh well, stickin with what I like.
;)
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lindsay cotter said...

Or what about a phone call! We rarely talk with our voices anymore. Right?
Oye!
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Jess said...

Can I have one of those cocktail concoctions like RIGHT NOW?? That looks awesome! Totally off to vote for ya. I'm also with you - social media overload. All I have time for (and even that's a stretch some days) is blogging, twitter and FB. No google+ or Pinterest or DailyMile or anything else for me. TOOOO much!! 

Heather said...

I voted for your cocktail yesterday - not just because I <3 you, but it looked stellar and I totally want one!

I'm on Google+, but I don't really "get" it. I just heard about Pintrest yesterday, and... it seems weird. I resist change :D.

lindsay cotter said...

Oh I wish I could personally make one for you. And then hang out. Pinterest is cool, but too much to my plate. Remember AOL days?
<3!
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lindsay cotter said...

But you're the queen of social media! Hehe. You're suppose to guide me,remember? Jk.
<3 u!
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lindsay cotter said...

I'm so proud of u!! Congrats and celebrate tonight!
Hugs,
LC
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Sable@SquatLikeALady said...

I think what we need next for social media is ONE log in that lets you log into ALL of those sites so you can handle everything all at once :) haha

lindsay cotter said...

My thoughts exactly! I bet they have that, we just don't know about it yet. Haha.
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lindsay cotter said...

Great idea! I'll do just that! Enjoy your cocktail too.
;)
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Alaina Rose Bremer said...

Ooo yummy! What a deliciously fresh looking cocktail. You deserve it. Enjoy your relaxation. Don't stress too much! 

Stephanie Bragg said...

I've never even heard of Pinterest! You have so many accounts going, I'm sure you are overwhelmed.

That cocktail sounds really tasty, I love limoncello too, you sure are lucky to have some that is homemade!

Enjoy your weekend!

lindsay cotter said...

steph, if you were closer, I'd give you half the bottle! Its HUGE! happy friday
friend.
 
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lindsay cotter said...

go for it allie! Love the virgin style too. Its refreshing!
 
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lindsay cotter said...

let me know whatcha make! and enjoy!
 
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lindsay cotter said...

not like your busy being a mother of 5 or anything either. haha.
 
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lindsay cotter said...

wow, you are on top of IT!! show us how.
:)
 
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lindsay cotter said...

people always lure us in to social media sights and then we get lost, right?
Have fun in chicago!!
 
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lindsay cotter said...

i can see that. the pinterest is fun to look at. Pretty! hehe.
 
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lindsay cotter said...

Oh kitty, he wants your attention, right?

Oh and once your thesis is done, I have a feeling you'll be a social media
expert! I'll take any of your advice! hehe.
 
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lindsay cotter said...

thats me right now...boggled for sure!

lindsay cotter said...

you can be social media guru for me linds. We do have the same so that counts,
right?
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lindsay cotter said...

me neither, but i didn't get twitter for the longest time either. Hey, happy
birthday boots! have a cocktail for me!
 
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lindsay cotter said...

I'd pour you one in a heart beat. And then we could try to figure out google +
together. Don't think the drinks would help though, haha.
 
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Michelle @ The Cooking Life said...

ohmyword, your face made me laugh! I'd love a cocktail too :) will go vote for you right now! (PS - I don't think I can handle one more social media thing, sigh. I just got onto twitter - that and blogging and fb are enough for me. I don't think I can keep up!)

lindsay cotter said...

i'm gonna take your advice right now Alaina. Cheers!
 
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lindsay cotter said...

with cocktails, a little goes a long way...for me a least. the limoncello is
nice but I can't have a lot either. I'm a wine girl for sure! Mojito sounds
refreshing.

:)
Hows the study going? Is it over yet?
 
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Rachelle Wardle said...

Yum!  IT looks so refreshing.  I agree that the social media is incredibly overwhelming and even a bit scary.  Goodluck with all of your decisions.  Don't do anything you don't feel comfortable with.

LauraJayneBlog said...

I deleted my FB page which felt OH SO GOOD, but now I'm discovering Twitter... I think I just replaced one with the other!  Either way, I love the blogging community on Twitter and it's less of a time-suck then FB was (at least so far) so I feel like I still finished ahead!  Either way, I need a cocktail too, but I'm craving a mimosa.  Or sangria.  Or a beer-mosa.  Or a nap. 

lindsay cotter said...

how about both. mimosa then nap? Its well deserved! glad youre still on twitter.
 
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lindsay cotter said...

will do rachelle! youre always looking out for me. Love it!
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lindsay cotter said...

yes, too much. I end up glued to the computer. ack!!

happy friday friend.

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Shannon said...

I, honestly, have never even heard of pinterest or Google+...  I only long into twitter every once in a blue moon, and quite obviously I'm quite terrible at the whole blogging thing. 

lindsay cotter said...

oh how are ya friend? how's the job? life? missed ya!
 
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Christine said...

I have no idea what Pinterest is, but I am a member. Hah! I haven't even made it to the site to check it out yet. It looks complicated. I am really liking Google+ so far. I don't spend much time on either Twitter or Facebook.

Kath (My Funny Little Life) said...

Thanks for asking! :) No, not over yet. I've been working on analyzing the data during the past weeks. It takes a lot of time because there's *so much* to evaluate, and everything has to be protocolled. (I also work part-time, so that slows me down a little.) I send reports stuffed with tables to my supervisor almost every night. He appreciates what I do, so thing are going well. :) I hope I'll be finished with data within a week or two, and then everything has to be written down (already started, but there's still a lot to be done), so maybe I'll be finished with the thesis in August or September. Then, I have to take a couple of final exams, and will hopefully be a PhD student by the beginning of 2012. But to be honest, they could already give me  PhD for this thesis.  ;)

How are things going with you? You know, we don't write everything on our blogs. ;)

Holly said...

Voted for ya ;)
& I hear ya about all of this social media..it's just TOO much. I just got a FB for my blog & it's already overwhelming because I'm trying to figure out the difference b/w pages & your regular profile. I'm sure I'll figure it out...just tastes time :)
I LOVE limoncello, so I know it has to be good :) :) Happy Friday!!!

Shelby said...

Yum yum yum!  I am going to try some new sangria recipes soon!  This looks amazing also. 

Missy said...

I don't do it all. 
I still can't figure out twitter. 
If it doesn't make you happy? 
Don't do it. 
Unless it makes you money. 

Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) said...

You know I voted for you! Before I even commented! I've been in cocktail heaven this week. I don't normally drink at all, so when I posted on facebook that I was having a kahlua and almond milk with Tony, all my friends freaked out and wanted to have a drink with them. I would gladly have one of those cocktails with you my friend. I hope you have a great weekend!

Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) said...

I still can't figure out twitter either. People seem to love it or hate it and I'm thinking I hate it. I think you have to have a healthy dose of ADHD to really get it. 

lindsay cotter said...

You're making me want a kahlua and almond milk now. Might have to pick that up! Wanna come over?
;)
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lindsay cotter said...

I have a love/hate relationship with it.

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Wendy said...

You know, kind blogger, maybe Pia was talking about you, too, in this... 

(Please take a moment and watch!.. if you haven't already... it's only 78 seconds!)

http://www.youtube.com/user/ussoccerdotcom?blend=1&ob=5#p/u/2/TB10rJJX3dM

Yes, just one of the many reasons why I loved being volunteering with her for a year. :-)

Katelyn Block said...

I could seriously use a cocktail right now. I am with you -- all the social media biznazz is TOO MUCH for me. I don't know how I would keep track of all of it if it weren't for my bookmarks bar!!

lindsay cotter said...

oh thats awesome! she's got a great voice.
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Pure2raw twins said...

I will come drink a cocktail with you and we can discuss social stuff, haha It is all very overwhelming, I am having a hard time keeping up 

lindsay cotter said...

oh let me know what you try with sangria shelby. Yum!
 
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lindsay cotter said...

i saw your new blog on FB. Liked it right away! Dont worry too much about the
page, it will all come together.
:)
 
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lindsay cotter said...

so wanna tell me how to work Google+?? I need a guide.

p.s.
any workouts today? hehe.
 
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lindsay cotter said...

i know, and as soon as you learn something new, it all changes! Cheers to you
friends. *clink*
 
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lindsay cotter said...

yes, bookmarks are LIFESAVERS!! And look at you, all your fancy new pages. I
love it!! your so cool katelyn.
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lindsay cotter said...

oh thats awesome! she's got a great voice. ;) Lindsay

lindsay cotter said...

yes, the money thing. that would keep me plugged in for sure! haha. no shame.
 
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kalli said...

what a fabulous cocktail!  love it........i do not even know pinterest is?!  i even think i just spelled it wrong.......enjoy your weekend lindsay and stay away from the computer ;)

Jenny Orcutt said...

umm, love friend - I just started my job as a "social media specialist". Needless to say the last thing I want to do when I get home from work is plop down in front of my computer and check my emails... and I'm finally becoming okay with that. Life is too too short to be stressed about something as insignificant as a Facebook message or blog post. 

I will, however, resist my disdain for post-office hours social media networking solely to vote for your  cocktail recipe. 'Cause, in case you didn't know, I really love you :)! 

lindsay cotter said...

and I'm only logging back on to say hi to you!! Because of course, I love ya
too! How are things? ya know....all that stuff.
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Jenn @ Peas and Crayons said...

pinterest is essential... I cant plan my house without it!!! =) but google plus can suck it. i'm not biting off anymore b/c i can't even chew what i have... twitter and facebook stress me out! bahh!

lindsay cotter said...

thanks kalli! I'm gonna do that. So logging off as we speak. Cheers!

p.s.
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lindsay cotter said...

i like the pinterest for decor stuff, for sure! just don't know how to set up my
page. haha. And its totally your style. Cute and fun!
 
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Dorry said...

I'm so right there with you on the social media front. Besides Facebook and Twitter, I'm lost. And don't really have the desire or time to figure it all out right now! However, it's 8:04 PM and I'm sitting down for the 1st time since savasana this morning st yoga. I'm pooped. I could use one of your delicious cocktails!

Chrysta said...

I just voted for ya!! Im actually on a 'anti-technology' binge at the moment. I hate feeling tied to down to stuff and personally Id rather be out enjoying life. I dont tweet, I face book once in a blue moon and trying to keep it all minimal. Give me the sun over a monitor anyday! =)

Jen said...

Pinterest is pretty awesome!!! I love it :)

lindsay cotter said...

I think I might just have to follow in your footsteps! Find any houses yet?
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lindsay cotter said...

Oh girl! You must be tired. Hope you at least got a kombucha cocktail. :)
XXOO
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Stephanie said...

Looks good to me yum!! I have google plus don't really get it...uh pin interest? Fb in progress. I feel u overall haha

Allie said...

Looks yummy but it looks quite IDK something I might not like?
O p.s. no box yet :(

Grace said...

Sounds and looks yummy! I have never been a big drinker-I've never had more than one drink in one sitting-but after reading what alcohol does to your body I decided it not really worth it! But virgin cocktails are just as fun and yummy!

Claire said...

Take a deep breath and prioritise- you can get though it! Not that I'm the best person to ask- I avoid everything except my mobile, email & blogs/google reader but view them as entertainment rather than business- so if I'm feeling too available I can just turn everything off and relax. I never understood the fun of it all, it tends to just stress me out or frustrate me when my energy is pulled in too many directions. Try not to over-commit yourself xxx

Krazy_Kris said...

Yummy spritzer! I almost made one with watermelon, but I just ate the watermelon. And yes, the SM thing is a bit bizarre - cuz this is supposed to be fun, right?  hehehe  xoxo

lindsay cotter said...

over commit, theres a phrase I need to learn to get out of. Thanks for the
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lindsay cotter said...

i'm a one drink gal. Wine of course. But this drink is refreshing either way!
enjoy it virgin style grace.

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lindsay cotter said...

oh watermelon would have been perfect! but youre right, sometimes its better
just eating it. Glad I'm not alone with the SM overload.
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lindsay cotter said...

thats okay, maybe just a virgin style would tickle your taste buds! hehe. Did
you get your sunchlorella yet?
 
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lindsay cotter said...

i think Disqus is enough for us to handle now, right? haha.
 
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lindsay cotter said...

youre on it? guess I need to follow you, hehe. Or am I already. sheesh, I don't
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Allie said...

No sunchlorella yet :(  So sad :(  

Im sure I would LOVE mocktails!!!!

MiDLiFe CrUiSeR said...

FB + Blogging = maaaajorly cramped fingers! Constantly checking & replying takes time. I go in cycles though. I'm either hitting it hard, or backing away from it and doing anything but sitting in front of a screen. Here's an idea, save yourself some time...do not reply to this comment! It's my gift of time to you...all 30 seconds. Am I a big spender, or what! LOL! xoxo

Jess said...

I have noooo idea what google+ or pinterest is! Haha. I know of blogging, facebook, and twitter are ;) 

lindsay cotter said...

and no need to worry about it! at least we can chat via twitter. Hugs Jess! 
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tea-bag said...

i voted for ya on facebook!  :)  good luck - and it does sound delish.  btw, i can't think of limoncello w/out thinking of danny devito drunk on the view after drinking too much of that stuff! :)

lindsay cotter said...

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Tiffany said...

Lovely!  Voting now!

Deb (SmoothieGirlEatsToo) said...

Oooh!  I just learned something: limoncello is just a regular alcohol- not a sugar-spiked watered down liqueur! Thank you enlightening me! That looks refreshing and I love how you presented it!  Happy to see Susan's button on the side of your blog too :-)

lindsay cotter said...

and it damn good. Aids in digestion after a big meal. More reason to feast,
right? Jk. And yes, so nice to see Susan's button on a SO many BLOGS. What a
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Shannon said...

I'm doing alright. Not a whole heck of a lot going on in my life right now, really. The job is... I guess a job... ha. Just so much drama =\ But it's money, I suppose, which is good.  Just trying to figure out what the next step in my life will be. And I'm at a complete loss.

Stephanie said...

Seriously: I don't know how you do all that. All I do is FB and blog, and *that* is more than enough to keep me busy... but I like the community so I like finding time for blogging. Sometimes I think I should tweet because I have 140 characters of a thought that I'd put out there... but then I remember that NO ONE needs that much insight into my brain's workings. :D I'd rather spend more time getting to know *others* and less time vocalising myself. That, to me, is the drawback of social media... it can make me self-absorbed at times... 

lindsay cotter said...

you know what, you are so right! It does make us a little more narcissistic! I
had not realized this till you said it. whoa! good call steph. I'm with ya. But
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LivelyKitchen said...

I have deliberately stayed off Twitter, as I think it would become something that become more of a burden/responsibility for me than it would need to be.  Plus - I don't have that much to say!  :)

I'd be happy to get one of your cocktails!