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A Nap, A Storm and Anderson Live

Tweeting on the set of Anderson Live

I need a nap.

How’s that for a zippy start to a blog post? It’s true. I’m so tired I can’t write my typical run on sentences. You’ve been warned.

I was up at 4:00 AM. In the car at 4:45.  It was freezing.  In NYC by 6:15. Looked for parking for 20 minutes.  Walked to CBS Studios. Greeted online friends in real life outside where it was freezing.

Did I mention was freezing?

I’m amazed by people who drag their butts out of bed this early every day, like all the people who work at Anderson Live. They were even cheerful.

The show began at 9. It was freezing. Yes I was inside.

Deborah Norville was the guest host on today’s show. She was awesome!

It’s now 3:30, I’m home and I’m still freezing. I think I have a problem.

I had a great time at the show. I drove down with Wendy, the editor of Bethel Buzz and we had lots of time to chat and catch up. We met as reporters / columnists for Patch.com a few years back. We lamented over the loss of one of the best freelance gigs ever.

I had the pleasure of meeting a whole bunch of mommy bloggers .  We didn’t get to talk on camera, but @hellomap of Forever51 danced for swag. She  rocked! I tried to get a good shot of her moves (but I kinda failed).

You can check out their blogs now (while I get some rest).

The Real Housewife, Life According to Julie,   Just A Busy Mom, One Funny Motha, Love and Lunchmeat and Melanie .  I know I missed someone…please forgive me. i don’t function well on three hours of sleep. I’m not that young anymore, which was illuminated today by those bright lights. Hmph.  Not only does the camera add 20 lbs, (no it’s not 10), but the studio lights add 10 years.

So in reality, I’m 20lbs lighter and still 30. I feel better now.

I came home to this. It’s beautiful, right? The kids are excited. The Princess just said she can’t wait to hit me with a snowball.  I told her to enjoy it because…

Nothing lasts forever, not even cold November…snow.

Sorry G ‘n’ R.

It’s perfect weather for a warm blanket…couch…nap.

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  • JanineHuldie

    Sounds like you all had a great time and missed seeing you all. I am with you on being old now and would be exhausted by now and needing a nap, too. So, I can feel your pain.

  • Looks like you guys had a great time! – except the freezing part. Wish I could have watched it. I was out all day and missed it. I watched the clips on ACLive, but they were all of Anderson/McCain talking. Hello? Want to see the audience!!!

  • Stacy Harris

    Loved the post and it sounds like you had an amazing time. I can’t wait to tune into the show. I haven’t watched it yet, but I DVRed… maybe I will get a chance to see one of you guys! 🙂 Enjoy your nap!

  • So much fun…you are ahead of the game here…It took me 4 hours to get home!!!

  • Cyndi

    So, so awesome that you got to do this! I didn’t know you got to be on the show, too!! Great picture of you and Deborah Norville!! That woman looks good in red and you look fabulous in pink! 🙂

  • Victoria Lynn

    What a great experience. Very cool! Take a long, long nap. 🙂

  • Melanie Chisnall

    I can’t imagine the cold…I think it only gets to about 8 degrees C here in winter, although in Namibia it reached into the negatives, but still – nothing like that side of the world!! Sounds like you had an awesome time – even though it was cold. So jealous – very, very cool! 🙂

  • very cool–even if it was cold…… never mind, you will warm up and the memory will stay warm for a long time. Who says blogging isn’t fun:-)

  • (to join the others) ‘how cool!’ Figuratively, I mean…mostly. There is something about being present at/participating in events that are so directly connected to others… (now you get to add to the vitae: ‘occasional guest on national TV show’ )

  • What a great experience for you! Get some sleep!

  • Amy

    Thanks Cyndi. 🙂

  • Amy

    Thanks Clark…yes, I like that occasional guest idea,lol!

  • Amy

    Thank you, Roberta! We still have to get together one of these days. Blogging is definitely fun. 🙂

  • Amy

    I have a totally cold anxiety and I have lived in the North East all my life. You’re lucky! I would love to live in a warm climate.

  • Amy

    Thanks for everything Julie! Sorry it took so long for you to get home. We had to speed back so Wendy could get her kids from school!

  • Amy

    I know, the clips don’t show us at all, as far as I can tell. If you do catch a glimpse, Julie, Kelly and I are all sitting in the second row.

  • Amy

    Thanks Janine! Next time you’ll have to come too. 🙂

  • Ruchira

    I hope you are feeling better now after a rested night, Amy.
    I am sure it must have been fun meeting your online writers in real 🙂

  • Stephanie Sprenger

    You rock! What a cool experience. Get some rest, mama! And thanks for the GNR lyrics- one of my favorite songs…;)

  • Amy

    Thanks Victoria!

  • Aprille

    aww snow? haven’t seen any here yet! can’t wait!

  • Amy! It was so fun to meet you and the other ladies! What a wild experience right?!

    I just got home last night after a nutty flight:) lol. I am so far behind I feel as if I’m puttering around in last week’s happenings! I’m trying desperately to get caught up somewhat today.

    I had to laugh because I’m NOT a morning person and that was crazy getting up SO early. At least you looked gorgeous though!

  • I had a blast on the set and I thought I’d be scared! It was really cool meeting you!

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