Blogger Notes

First, I would like to inform everyone that Blogger was having some difficulties on Saturday, so you may find that your comments were eaten from my previous post if you left them on that day.

I also had a new post eaten.

Completely.

It is not even in my archives. That really sucks ass. Blogger, you suck!


But I can forgive you, because this weekend also rocked because of you.

SSB, JD and I had our very first meeting of a real live blogger!! Shannon, of The Shannonosphere, was in Milwaukee this weekend, so we drove the 5 hours down to have dinner and hangout with her. Totally kicked ass!

I was a little nervous about meeting her. But, then I realized that I was being silly. I am always meeting new people and have often hung out with complete strangers and had a great time. And it's not like Shannon is a complete stranger. I have gotten to know her fairly well over the last year. She was one of the first bloggers that I found that interested me.

And of course my intitial fears were indeed unfounded. We met at her cousin's house before dinner. Shannon, her cousin and her aunt were very extremely warm and inviting. It felt as if we had always known them.

Her cousin's house was AWESOME!! It definitely left an impression on me. I will be using some of the same ideas in my house for sure!

We ate at a local African restaurant/bar. The food was delicious and the conversation never stopped. They were playing Live Aid '85 on a projection screen and we had a great time making fun of all the 80s dos and clothes.

Ah! The 80s! Mullets, parachute pants, geometric patterns, shoulder pads, and tons of gay people that at the time we didn't know were gay.

After dinner we went back to her cousin's and hung out until about midnight talking.

It was a fabulous time! Lots of laughing, collective ranting, and getting to know everyone. It was definitely worth the 5 hour drive.

Now I can't wait to go to VEGAS!!


SSB, JD, Sylvana, and Shannon

P.S. Shannon reminded me a lot of SSB. Reserved in a way that evoked wisdom. She was much more extroverted than SSB though. She had a great sense of humor. Plus, she was super cute! Just look at her!

24 Comments

sideshow bob said...

How could anyone have known that Elton John, Freddie Mercury and George Michael were gay?

HOW, I ask you?!?

February 05, 2006 9:18 PM

Shannon said...

SSB- I do believe they were all on the same stage together at live aid, sans mullet.

I had such a great time and will post my pictures (I guess it's the same picture, come to think of it!), etc, once I stop being so damn cranky. (Stupid 5 hour layover in Minneapolis, gosh!)

BTW- The next day my aunt spoke at legnth about how great she thought JD was.

February 05, 2006 9:59 PM

"AG" said...

That is a wonderful pic! Sounds like a great time!

February 06, 2006 5:31 AM

Lindsay Lobe said...

Hi Sylvana
Sounds like you had great time.

Not sure if this little rhyme expresses it very well or is accurate for that night ....but here it is !!


Journey of a blogger is where your mind has been
Journey of a blogger is the comments you have seen
Journey of a blogger the new fun roads ahead
Journey of a blogger is to share your daily bread

So she drove off to celebrate a first new bloggy date
Viewed the stately mansion in its glorious estate
Off to celebrity restaurant 4 bloggers kindly boast
Their glasses raise in honour as Syllogism first toast

February 06, 2006 6:08 AM

Sylvana said...

SSB, hindsight IS 20/20!

Shannon, you COULD have gone to the Science Museum!!!

AG, thanks! Her cousin took it. I cropped it to what you see though. Shannon was already pre-cropped. I'm not sure what her cousin was going for.

Lindsay, I'm sure Shannon's cousin would be delighted that you refer to her home as a stately mansion!

February 06, 2006 8:01 AM

sideshow bob said...

I don't think this picture does Shannon justice. She's even cuter in person.

I'd describe more about how cute she is, but that's probably not an appropriate subject for me to discuss on my lobster's blog.

February 06, 2006 8:52 AM

Sylvana said...

SSB, hey, facts are facts. If someone is good looking, that's what they are. Besides, beauty/cuteness should be admired and enjoyed.

February 06, 2006 9:22 AM

Neo said...

Sylv - Oh yeah, I know what you mean. My readers had trouble commenting too. Blogger tried to eat on of my drafts, but I saved it to a notepad document.

Peace & Hugs,

- Neo

February 06, 2006 10:52 AM

sideshow bob said...

Sy, If I had to guess, I would've thought our other dog would have a blog;)

February 06, 2006 11:21 AM

Sylvana said...

Neo, it was SO ANNOYING!!!!! I was beginning to think that I was going crazy, so, don't take this the wrong way, but I am glad to hear that it wasn't just me.

SSB, yeah, I think that he would have a lot to say. A lot of paranoid things, that is. It'd be like reading a blog of the guy portrayed in A Beautiful Mind.

February 06, 2006 11:36 AM

Astrid said...

Blogger eats post? Did no one feed Blogger? Does it still have enough water left?

February 06, 2006 12:28 PM

DrMax said...

Since you're meeting fellow bloggers, just follow 94 west until you almost get to Seattle. Take a left, we're the white house with blue trim, last on the left. Oh, and bring some beer.

February 06, 2006 3:14 PM

Sylvana said...

Astrid, I think that Blogger ate enough to keep it full for awhile anyway.

DrMax, we are planning on going out to Seattle some time in the next few years. When we do, we will be sure to bring you some Leinie's right from the brewery!

February 06, 2006 6:42 PM

Lightning Bug's Butt said...

So Blogger copulated with you. You popped your cherry. Welcome to the club.

I do all my posts in WordPerfect, then cut-n-past to Blogger. I think of it as my blogging prophylactic.

February 06, 2006 6:47 PM

Sylvana said...

LBB, I thought about doing that, but I like to do the preview thingy. I will preview, change, preview, change, preview, post, look at it on my blog, then change, preview, change, post...

I think I might try that though. At least then I would still have the main post.

February 06, 2006 8:27 PM

Shamus O'Drunkahan said...

You're giving us nerd bloggers a good name by actually interacting in person with other humans.

You guys are brave.

February 06, 2006 10:37 PM

sands of time said...

You all great in that pic.I've met 2 blogger friends in real life and ive found we've got on really well.I think when you read someones blog regularly you actually know them fairly well.

February 07, 2006 9:52 AM

Sylvana said...

Shamus, I've found that there are people worth hanging out with - even if I need to scour the internet to find them.

Pink Lady, I think that is true. You might even get to know them better since they might be more candid on their blog.

February 07, 2006 9:02 PM

pastamasta said...

Hurrah! I'm all in favour of blog-mates meeting up, I shall be doing similar in the not-too-distant future so I'm glad to hear your meet was such a smashing success!

February 08, 2006 10:58 AM

Sylvana said...

PastaMasta, their blog should give you a really good idea of what they are like.
Hope your meeting is also a smashing success!

February 08, 2006 7:53 PM

OldRoses said...

That JD is cute. Better keep a close eye on him!

February 09, 2006 1:49 AM

Sylvana said...

OldRoses, he's not only cute, he has charisma. People flock to him - especially girls!!
He's a perfect gentleman, though. Yeah, we raised him right :D

February 09, 2006 5:22 AM

Elizabeth said...

Great picture!

February 10, 2006 6:26 AM

Sandy said...

I think that is great that you meet up and had a good time. If you are ever in my neck of the woods I would love to hook up!

February 11, 2006 10:06 PM

I would never have posted a good clear picture of myself for fear of being found out by people I know - but I can not resist a before and after of my 10,000th visitor treat to myself. I'm not sure how long I will keep these pictures on my blog so enjoy them while you can.

The before is the first picture and the after is second.


The force was with me on this decision. The salon was having a special on highlights and cuts - EXACTLY WHAT I WAS GOING FOR!! I saved quite a bit of money. WhooHoo!

The copper color makes my eyes turn green. I have eyes that change colors. They go from light blue, to green-blue, to green, to shades of grey, to very occassionally almost brown. It depends on my mood, how I'm feeling physically, or what I'm wearing.

Picking the colors was a little nerve racking. After I picked them and she went in the back to mix them, I was overcome with panic at having made the wrong choice. But I told myself that it was just hair and it would be fine.

The girl who did my hair had been a little hesitant about the colors too, but when we both saw how they came out - we were both diggin' it!





As promised, here's a better picture of

pastamasta said...

If I do a transatlantic wolf-whistle, will I get into trouble?? ;)

February 02, 2006 4:48 AM

Heather said...

The colors look amazing!! It makes me want to color my hair again! :)

February 02, 2006 7:48 AM

Sylvana said...

PastaMasta, na! But that would be quite a feat, and compliment!

Heather, this isn't even a very good shot of the colors. I should have put a different one in. Maybe I'll do that later when I get home tonight.
The colors sure do brighten my face.

February 02, 2006 8:54 AM

sands of time said...

That is beautiful you look so pretty

February 02, 2006 9:12 AM

Tayster said...

What I'm about to say I mean with every ounce of respect & sincerity.

You kind of resemble Kirsten Dunst. I think it's the eyes, but there's something there that reminds me of Kirsten.

Once again, to some people, that may not seem such a compliment, but I'm a fan of Kirsten's looks, so consider it a major compliment.

February 02, 2006 9:16 AM

Sylvana said...

Pink Lady, thank you!

Tayster, ha! That is so funny that you say that because A LOT of people have told me that! In fact, I was stopped at a bar once by a couple of women who thought I might be her. When I was overseas, SSB watched Kirsten Dunst movies to get his Sy fix ;)
I take it as a compliment. I like her too. She and I are very similar in our mannerisms and attitudes too (except I'm far more of a spitfire than she is).

February 02, 2006 9:39 AM

Tayster said...

That's a relief. I once told a girl that she looked like Steven Seagal and she didn't see it as the compliment that I meant it to be.

February 02, 2006 11:55 AM

The Doc said...

Wow, hot stuff! I understand the fear of posting a clear picture of yourself, but showing of the new hair is well worth it.

Also, because I didn't comment on the last post: a very hearty congratulations on your 10,000th visitor!

February 02, 2006 2:05 PM

evilsciencechick said...

LOOK HOW PRETTY YOU ARE!!!!

you are hawt.

February 02, 2006 2:40 PM

DrMax said...

That SSB is one lucky guy. I think the next stop is the March issue of Vogue then some runway work for the Spring lines in NY. Just remember us blog friends when you're hanging out with Kate Moss.

February 02, 2006 4:19 PM

Sylvana said...

Tayster, yeah, don't ever say that I look like Steven Seagal.

The Doc, thanks! On both accounts, or is it all three accounts?

ESC, well...uh...::blush::...:D

DrMax, he knows! HE KNOWS! ;)
And I'm just as lucky to have him.

February 02, 2006 4:32 PM

Astoria said...

Nice highlights, did you go where I got mine done? That's so funny that you were once again compaired to Kirsten, I just watched Spidermand and thought "yeah she certainly does look a lot like her!". And you even managed a sultry smile... awh how the hearts will melt! :)

February 02, 2006 4:52 PM

Lindsay Lobe said...

No need for comment as boggers explain
But where is the verse of a haunting refrain
Or an Irish verse for a Scott’s special time
I’ll make the fist start so please add your fresh line

Hey folks Sylvana's hair is her new coloured affair
Her eyes are the hue that reflects the best view
Bloggers do stair at her lovely long hair
For the force is a force for her new hair affair

February 02, 2006 5:53 PM

canuk said...

oooooooo weeeeeeee!!!! If I were only 30 years younger. LOL

Yer lookin' pretty hottt there Sylvana.

February 02, 2006 6:02 PM

Sylvana said...

Astoria, yes, I did.

Lindsay, Her eyes are the hue that reflects the best view - that describes my eyes exactly.

Canuk, awe thanks! Too kind!

February 02, 2006 6:25 PM

Derek Knight said...

I don't see a difference. Is there a difference?

heh.

February 03, 2006 12:24 AM

Sylvana said...

Derek, you really know how to talk to a girl.

February 03, 2006 8:52 AM

Elizabeth said...

Gorgeous. Though I cannot imagine why you don't have a big smile as in your little picture. Too much for your readers, I suppose. The highlights look really natural.

February 03, 2006 9:27 AM

Sylvana said...

Elizabeth, my big smile pictures only turn out nice if they are completely candid or I am drinking/drunk.

February 03, 2006 9:35 AM

cookie christine said...

the highlights look great! I'm having mine done next week and I hope they turn out just as nice.

February 03, 2006 11:41 AM

Lightning Bug's Butt said...

Darling!

February 03, 2006 12:14 PM

Sylvana said...

Cookie Christine, I've had bad highlights before and paid a pretty penny to get them. These highlights were cheap but also beautiful! Fantastic Sam's. That's where my hair done.

LBB, thanks!

February 03, 2006 4:46 PM

Sylvana said...

Indiaiynke, Blogger is having "issues". I did a new post before I left for the weekend. It showed up and then Blogger ate it. Completely gone now. Not even in my archives. Wendy A left a message too, and Blogger ate that too! Her comment was sent to my email, though, so at least I have that. But YOURS WAS NOT!!

So weird and frustrating!
But thanks for your comment!

February 05, 2006 6:34 PM

Sylvana said...

DAMN IT!! Now it just ate your comment!!

GRrrr! This is making me angry!!

Hopefully they have everything worked out now. Too frustrating!

February 05, 2006 6:37 PM

Sylvana said...

Wendy A wrote on Sat, 4 Feb 2006 02:15:30 -0800 (PST): Much more sophisicated. Looks lovely! I love trying on different colors.

Thanks Wendy A! Now I hope Blogger will quit being a bitch!

February 05, 2006 6:44 PM

Shamus O'Drunkahan said...

I applaud your bravery (publishing your pics). You have SSB to fend off the stalkers anyways. I mean, he has to earn his keep somehow.

You look a bit different from the "About Me" picture, but then again, I look a bit different from mine as well. S'all good.

February 05, 2006 7:37 PM

Sylvana said...

Shamus, he earns his keep by making me laugh and loving my difficult self.

My "About Me" pic is a 6 year old fuzzy picture of me at a bar party. Hence the humungous smile.

I was drinking.

Just a little ;D

February 05, 2006 7:49 PM

galetea said...

The hair color REALLY suits you!! :)

February 06, 2006 10:21 AM

Astrid said...

Sylvana, I love your highlights and you are such a beauty and possess such a kind face. You should be a model for your hair-salon!!

February 06, 2006 12:31 PM

Sylvana said...

Galatea, thanks. During the winter my hair gets kinda blah. If I don't do something with it people start asking me if I feel OK.

Astrid, THANKS! You are very beautiful and kind looking yourself! I did model once for a cosmotology school. It was a lot of fun!

February 06, 2006 12:52 PM

Kari said...

Woot, Woot!! I like your hair, the highlights work so well with your face! Lovely pictures, dear.

February 06, 2006 5:02 PM

Sylvana said...

Kari, thanks for the "woot, woot"!!

February 06, 2006 6:40 PM

OldRoses said...

Your highlights are awesome! My hairdresser loves to experiment. They tease me at work that every time I go to the salon, I come out blonder! But it is a lot of fun. Like you said, it's just hair.

February 09, 2006 1:45 AM

Sylvana said...

OldRoses, I guess some of us just know how to live a little more than others, eh? ;)

February 09, 2006 5:23 AM

Sandy said...

Nice highlights! Great pics.

February 11, 2006 10:05 PM

Sylvana said...

Sandy, thanks. I have found that I tend to take better pictures of myself than other people take of me.

February 11, 2006 11:09 PM