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This is my not-so-polite way of announcing it’s time for another giveaway!
Yesterday, Scott and I celebrated Independence Day by traveling to his dad’s house and picking raspberries.
That’s right — my father-in-law owns a raspberry and blueberry farm, which is all-around awesome. Partly because the berries just so happened to be fourth of July colors, but mostly because his name is Gerry, so I was able to make countless jokes about “Gerry’s Berries” while sweating profusely.
Best fourth of July ever.
Actually…it probably wasn’t the best ever. But it certainly was the healthiest. While I don’t know much about science, I’m willing to bet that berries are far better for you than hot dogs, and I’d like to personally thank Gerry’s Berries from saving me from myself, and my insatiable appetite for salty junk food covered in mustard.
Thank you, Gerry’s Berries.
Does anyone else feel like this just got really awkward?
Anyway…it was super hot in Minnesota yesterday. I’m talking Africa hot. As I literally dripped sweat in the tub of raspberries I was picking, I couldn’t help but think how back in Seattle, where all of my family was celebrating, it probably hadn’t even got up into the 70s. Yet here I was, working in the field, sweating my balls off in the 100+ degree weather.
(For the record, I don’t actually have balls. It’s just an expression.)
This entire experience made me really glad that I’m not a farmer. And that I don’t have balls. To be quite frank, I don’t think I could handle either one of those scenarios.
Yup. Definitely can’t hang with the big boys.
It also made me appreciate how very different every state I’ve spent time in is. The 50 unique states that constitute our nation are one of the things that make America truly special. I’ve been lucky enough to live in five of them (Alaska, Washington, Nebraska, New York and Minnesota) and have also visited 32 out of 50 — visiting the remaining 18 is actually a goal of mine.
Basically I love states.
I also love jewelry.
This is where the giveaway comes in.
One of you is going to be the lucky winner of one of these awesome necklaces from Louise Rose Designs!
You’ll be able to pick whichever state you like as a charm. Perhaps your home state, the state you currently reside in, or maybe, if you’re like my husband, you’ll select the state of Missisippi simply so you can point to it when people give you strange looks while you walk through the grocery store making demands in a loud, thick and obviously faux Southern accent.
(Yes, he actually does this.)
(At least he doesn’t wear charm necklaces, though.)
You have four chances to win the necklace, and can leave an individual comment for each. You must either be a subscriber, or like ‘Sota is Sexy on Facebook to be eligible to win.
Here are your options for entering:
1. Post a link to your favorite blog post (can’t be this one) on Facebook. (1 comment)
2. Pin this giveaway on Pinterest (1 comment)
3. Tweet your favorite blog post (can’t be this one). (1 comment)
4. Walk around the grocery store using a fake Southern accent and send me a video. Unless you’re actually Southern. Then you’ll just have to do a Minnesota accent. Or you could just leave a comment telling me the best and worst aspects of your current state. (1 comment)
That’s it! The contest will end on Thursday, July 12th, and 8:00pm CST.
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Jul 05, 2012 @ 10:05:16
I live in Iowa. Best part of my state is the fact that two of the cheesiest and subsequently most awesome musicals are set in Iowa: the Music Man and State Fair. The worst part about my state is that most people I know are heavily armed. Which is funny, because so many of them aspire to be great hunters or vigilantes… but there’s nothing much to hunt and a very low crime rate. Its sad really.
Jul 05, 2012 @ 11:34:46
That picture cracks me up. My favorite blog post of yours is “How to Kill and iPhone”. I almost fell out of my chair when I read the timeline in the post. Seriously, tears were running down my face. I just don’t know how you do it.
I currently live in Texas. I don’t like Texas. I’m living here against my will. Not in an “I’ve-been-kidnapped” kind of way, but a the “military-makes-us” kind of way. Dedicated? Perhaps. Desired? Not even a little. Good news though, we are moving to Massachusetts next month. I can’t wait. I am looking forward to being away from the crazy heat, crazy drivers and crazy food. I mean, you can only eat so many pieces of deep fried butter before you call it a day. Oh, I went there. Yes, I sure did. Y’all.
Love the blog, as always.
Jul 05, 2012 @ 13:45:27
I’m not sure how I ran across your blog but I find it hilarious and also comforting to know I’m not the only dysfunctional human in the world (that’s a compliment). I currently reside in NC where flags are flying at half mast in remembrance of Andy Griffith. Favorite part – the south likes their women on the thick side so I can eat seconds and thirds without feeling judged. I’m from WA originally, a PLU grad and about as Norwegian as they come. Your Parkland stories are my favorite with the Norwegian references running a close second.
Jul 05, 2012 @ 14:34:59
I’m from Iowa. The best part about this state is the Cyclones. Worst part: Hawkeye fans
Jul 05, 2012 @ 14:43:58
Honestly- I don’t have a favorite post (you crack me up on a daily basis!), but my favorite most recently is the Stretch Pants post. I totally call them stretch pants too!! For me though, before i had the fancy yoga pants, I had stirrup stretch-pants. Awesome.
Jul 05, 2012 @ 14:44:51
And- I like “Sota is Sexy on Facebook!!!
Jul 05, 2012 @ 18:31:23
Shared this post with my friends on Facebook!!!
Jul 05, 2012 @ 18:32:51
I pinned it, I pinned it, I pinned it pinned it pinned it. Oh yeah, No eating here tonight you on a diet! {Dori from Nemo sang a similar tune! LOL}
Jul 05, 2012 @ 18:34:23
The best thing about living in MN is the beauty, nature, lakes, food, gardening, friends, etc. The worst thing about living in MN is the misquitoes as well as the HUMIDITY!!! Yuck!!!
Jul 05, 2012 @ 20:24:28
I live in WA, which I think is the best state EVER (well, Oregon is pretty close too)! But please don’t tell Nebraska, where I grew up. Nebraska would be horribly offended, but it just can’t compete with mountains! I am a Husker fan, so that should make it feel better. But anyways, the thing I love most about Washington is our sunny days and all of the fun outdoors stuff there is to do! What I hate…the TRAFFIC!
Jul 05, 2012 @ 22:22:09
Born and raised in MN..I love the change of seasons and the beautiful nature MN has to offer (but I don’t actually like to camp, hike, swim in the lakes or hunt..gross!) I prefer to enjoy the scenery on a walk, from a window or while cruising on the speedboat. I HATE that everyone is obsessed with talking about and hyping up the weather. That is all anyone has to talk about.
Jul 06, 2012 @ 01:49:01
I am so totally doing this. Totes! I feel somehow compelled to take on each of the above-mentioned challenges… although I don’t know how I’m going to get anything done if my cat keeps licking my hand as I type… gah! You will be hearing more from me, madam! (ps…. saw a movie preview that made me think of you today – Sleepwalk With Me – check it out!) (pps…. I realize that writing “sleepwalk with me” is super creepy if you don’t explain it – it’s about a burgeoning stand-up comedian, ha!)
Jul 06, 2012 @ 07:47:15
Posted a link to “Wanna ride bikes to Wal-Mart?” because it’s one of my favorite posts. Who wouldn’t want a man who will carry Louis all the way home?!
Jul 06, 2012 @ 07:48:47
Also put up a tweet with the same favorite blog post!
Jul 06, 2012 @ 07:49:28
Aaaaaaaaand this post has been PINNED!
Jul 06, 2012 @ 07:55:35
Can I do a video with both a fake Southern accent AND a Minnesota accent?! Hmmm, I may have to do this over the weekend just for giggles.
I currently live in Ohio. The good things are…..pretty good standard of living that has allowed me to buy a house here while making the same amount I made in Washington DC and STILL be able to afford the good haircut…..job security….adequate malls/shopping….Flannagan’s/sand volleyball. The bad things…..gas prices are way too volatile for my liking (I’m talking 35-cent increases in less than 4 hours)….the lack of good unique restaurants….winters are awful….not enough gay people.
Jul 06, 2012 @ 08:39:21
The best thing about MN is the FALL, I love autumn. Plus my birthday is in the fall which makes it even better, but, seriously nothing better than sitting out on the porch with my two doggies and husband (suppose I should include him) adoring the fall colors with a hot chocolate (perhaps w/ a little Bailey’s added) and sweatshirt on and no bugs!! I love it! Worst thing about MN are the deer flies and mosquitos that basically ruin every evening from June through August!
Jul 06, 2012 @ 10:07:55
Pinned “Katrina Does K-Mart Part II” and shared “The Mom Shorts Saga” on Facebook.
I’m trapped in Arizona right now, but Minnesota is my heart!
XOXO
Jul 08, 2012 @ 14:55:10
I live in Wisconsin — Best part is the cheese! Worst part is our drivers. And that we have completely flat land that have more cows and corn than people.
Jul 09, 2012 @ 20:12:49
I’ve pinned it!
Jul 09, 2012 @ 20:13:43
I’ve shared “Granny Panty Friday” on facebook.
Jul 09, 2012 @ 20:17:14
My state…WI – the best part Brewer’s Baseball (duh…my last name and I love them sooo much I used their team colors for my wedding….don’t judge, or curl up your noise, I made it classy. I DID!) The worst…lets see our current Governor, nuff said!
Jul 09, 2012 @ 20:18:01
I don’t have tweeter….so this works, right?! “Tweet”
Jul 10, 2012 @ 16:01:27
I pinned
Jul 10, 2012 @ 16:02:43
I live in Oregon and there is so much to like! The weather in the late spring/summer/early fall is amazeballs. The weather from October thru February usually blows though.
Jul 10, 2012 @ 19:17:13
I live in New York, about 50 miles outside of new york city. The best part of my state is the diversity! The worst part? Is all the damn people in my beautiful diverse city. It’s so crowded and hot but so full of tasty food and marvelous people and I just love it so much that it makes me write incoherent run on sentences.
Jul 10, 2012 @ 19:55:57
I like you on FB…I live in Texas! The best thing about my state are all the awesome cities (Dallas, Austin, and so on) to visit..and Tex Mex! The worst is the heat (duh) but also the annoying misconception of us all riding horses and wearing cowboy hats.
Jul 11, 2012 @ 11:14:31
Pinned it! http://pinterest.com/pin/156640893260218915/
Jul 11, 2012 @ 11:18:29
I live in Nevada.
Worst things: it’s HOT from about March to October. I don’t live near my extended family
Best things: My husband and kids are here. Everything is open all the time. Lots of options when it comes to shopping. We have a little bit more of a winter than we had where I grew up (So. Cal.). It even snows some years!
Jul 12, 2012 @ 15:43:29
I pinned you on Pinterest http://pinterest.com/pin/236509417901829377/
Plus…I follow you on Facebook and each of your new blog posts is like getting a magazine in the mail, minus the crappy advertisements, photo-shopped models and perfume samples.
I live in South Florida, and I love it because there are no shortage of water activities to do year-round. I enjoy paddle-boarding, fishing and boating. I think the Florida charm will give me a really cool tan line on my chest shaped like a hand-gun totally gangsta chic.
I am no stranger to “Katrina Moments” myself. How do you ask? Let me l share this morning’s escapades as posted via my FB status.
“We were paddle boarding this morning in the intracoastal. Perfectly flat, no wind. We hear a weird noise at the bank of the water and see a vortex/type waterspout form over the water about 5 feet wide about 45 feet ahead. The thing moves straight at me (of course). It lodged the drink out of the cup holder, I almost lost my life vest and it spun me around about 4 times. ….and I didn’t even fall! LOL”
Now my husband who was about 20 feet away the whole time says, “try to keep your balance”. Yes, thank you Mr. Useful for your calm advice as I was hunted down by this evil vortex.
If you don’t know what a water spout is, it’s basically a mini tornado, but not dangerous. I had to guess it was about 30mph. I didn’t fall and I am not the most graceful creature.. I feel like that is something that should be added to my bucket list, just so I can cross it off.
#99 – Ride a paddle board during a tornado and don’t fall off- Check!