For the past few days something has been niggling at my brain. “I believe I might have forgotten something.” Now, this happens a lot, I tend to be a little forgetful sometimes. I blame overexposure to insanity (family, not mine). This morning the niggling got much worse.
I tried to jump start my brain…so I took pictures of myself thinking hard with Instagr.am — went out and bought donuts — sugar stimulates the brain, and my kid is sick and stated “donuts would cure her”, who am I to argue with that logic? That didn’t work, though. Got some fun pics of myself though.
I jumped on twitter and read my mentions, a friend of mine tweeted out about her Two Year Blogiversary celebration. Well, her and I had practically started up at the same time — AHA moment!!
It’s my…
Ok. Well yeah. Been at this for a bit. But, really what does it matter? What should I do? So, I baked myself a cake*…
Not quite as satisfying as I thought…cause my family was like – “why are you throwing yourself a party?” “Who’s Parajunkee??”
Lame Family!
Well, then I got depressed and mixed myself a drink. But realized it was only 10 am, so I drank it anyway. It is New Orleans – I put some cranberry juice in there – it is juice! Juice = Breakfast. (Ok, sorry I’m being a bad influence – for my under 21 readers – don’t drink! Alcohol = Bad)
No matter how tasty that drink might have been, still not satisfied…and then another AHA MOMENT! I need to celebrate with the awesomeness that is Bloggerville! Not with my family, or even the dog…ya’ll would appreciate 2 years of endless blog posts!!! And then of course, I wouldn’t be in this particular 2 year position if it weren’t for my fab readers – TAKE A BOW PLEASE oh FAB READERS!!!
And just as I decided this I GOT THREE EMAILS! Three! From BBAW – yep I got a few nominations. And I know how I got these nominations YOU GUYS! I teared up a bit. Yep. A little. (sorry for all the pictures – I’m having fun with instagram and someone made a casual mention that I didn’t get personal enough sometimes! Criticism sticks with ya…)
So, I just have to say —
And in honor of this rockness!! I am doing a multi-part giveaway! Yup! This is the first part…
- The Hour of Dust and Ashes by Kelly Gay (finished copy)
- Frost by Marianna Baer (ARC copy)
- The Half-Made World by Felix Gilman (paperback)
- Succubus Revealed by Richelle Mead (ARC)
- Bound by Moonlight by Nancy Gideon
- Evolve 2: Vampire Stories of the Future Undead by Nancy Kilpatrick
- Between by Jessica Warman (ARC)
- Awakenings by Edward Lazellari (ARC)
- Blood Wounds by Susan Beth Pfeffer (ARC)
Deets:
- Two Winners – First Winner choice of three, Second Winner Choice of Two
- Contest Ends Sept 1, 2011
- Extra entries via Rafflecopter Widget
- This is a FOLLOWER giveaway, so you must be a follower to enter
- Winners will be emailed and announced via Rafflecopter
- Domestic US Shipping only
*I didn’t really bake that cake…(found the image online) this story was really 2 parts fiction, 1 part delusional and a few bits of truth.
Happy two year blogiversary!!
and yay for the giveaway!!
Also love love love the cake! Definitely has the Parajunkee flair hehe
Here's to many more years of fabulous blogging!
<3
Taylor
Happy Blogiversary Rachy! Love your blog and you totally deserve your success, even if I dont comment as much as I should LOL
I can´t wait to meet at the AAD in NOLA next year!
xoxo
I don't need anymore books…god only knows, but Congratulations!!
Happy Blogoversary! So happy for you!
And thanks for the amazing giveaway!
-geekgirl
geek girl's book blog
Happy 2 year blogoversary!! One of those nominations was from me, you totally deserve it
I hope you win
The Cait Files
Happy Blogiversary!
Happy Blogoversary!
Did you really make the cake? That's a fantastic decorating job!
Happy Blogoversary! That cake is a perfect match for you blog. And I love the skull image!
Two years. Wow, that's amazing!
That was fun to read. Thanks for the blogoversary.
— Ok – the cake seems to be a big focus. LOL, I didn't make the cake. I'm lucky to get the icing all the way around one… sorry creative license and all that.
Happy Blogversary and Love the pics of you
Donuts make everytthing better.
YAY! Happy Blogiversary, Parajunkee!
Happy blogoversary. Your post is funny
Love the image of the cake. Whoever did bake that has some creativity going on.
Happy blogiversary!
Happy blogoversary! I'm so glad I found your blog, love it!
Well, happy blog birthday!!!
And do LOVE that cake. Talent there. Hard to believe it's only been 2 years. So much has come to pass. 
Great blog! And Here's to many more to come.
Think I entered the wrong twitter link, if so here it is
http://twitter.com/#!/IntenseWhisper/statuses/106052939264696321
AND Happy blogoversary!
Happy Blogoversary!!!! I have a friend who can make cakes like that…she is very talented!
Thanks for the amazing givewaway!
That cake is amazing!
happy blog birthday… you rock! and the cake is awesome!
I hope the part about the drink was true! Happy Blogoversary and thanks for the giveaway.
Happy Blogoversary and Congrats on the nominations!
Happy blogoversary!! Sweet cake!
Congrats on being nominated for BBAW 3 times, Congrats on 2 years and as for the drink early in AM at least you did add the juice part right!
No need to enter me, too many books now waiting on shelves to read I just wanted to stop by and say here is to many more years of enjoying your advice, reviews and anything else you see fit to share with us Rachel.
Congrats!
Happy blogoversary! Too bad you didn't bake that cake. It's seriously awesome!
Happy 2 years!!!
I forgot to leave the link to my blog for the button. http://thebooknympho.blogspot.com/
I was impressed with the cake then I read your disclaimer. LOL
Woo Hoo! Happy blogoversary, PJ! I love your blog.
Happy 2nd blogoversary, Rachel! That is so awesome
And as for the nominations you totally deserve it!
Since I'm over 21 one I'm allowed to badly influenced, right?
Happy Blogoversary – WOOOOO!
I love that Cake – it is EPIC!!! mmmm. Looks so good. even if you didn't make it – someone did. wonder how it tasted *drool*
Sorry you lost me there for a bit.
Congrats again
Congrats – Happy Blogoversary! Thanks for hosting.
Congrats on the blogiversary. Wrote a post about the occasion located here
Awesome giveaway and Happy Blogiversary!! How exciting
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Aww, Happy Anniversary. And please, please tell me you didn't actually bake that cake. It might be too much to bear, knowing you are both a phenomonal blogger and crazy artistic cake baker!!
Anyway congratulations. Keep up the good stuff and will always look forward to reading your blog.
Yay! Happy 2 years Rachel! What a cute post, I love it! Hopefully you'll celebrate with us international followers soon…
Happy blogoversary!
Congrats! That is really exciting!!
Happy blogoversary! Love the cake and the instagram pics!
Happy Blogiversary! =D Thanks for another awesome giveaway!
Congrats on 2 years! I love your cake, and I totally would have had a cocktail too
Book Savvy Babe
Happy 2 years Rachel! Your cake is super cool looking and great and funny post.
Happy 2nd Blogiversary!!!!
Congrats on your two years! *streamers* That's a cool cake!.
Happy Blogoversary!
xx,
E.J.
Paranormal Author E.J. Stevens
From the Shadows
Happy Blogiversary!!
Happy Blog Birthday! Save me a piece of that yummy cake
Yea!! Happy two year birthday to your blog!!
Happy 2 year Blogoversary!!
♥ Melissa @ Melissa's Eclectic Bookshelf
Happy happy anniversary!
(not an entry)
I just celebrated 2 years too
Happy Blogiversary! Thanks for the chance to win!
You are soooo funny! Happy 2 year anniversary!!
Happy Blogoversary! Here's to many more years of kicking some serious arse.
Happy 2 year Blogiversary! Loved the cake….so pretty!
Congrats and happy 2nd blogiversary! The cake was awesome. I honestly love visiting this blog daily and I love all of the advice you give to newbs like myself. =)
Happy Blogiversery
Happy Blogversary!!! I would have been super impressed if you did make the cake. It was very cool.
Congrats!
A very happy 2nd blogoversary to you!!!!
Orchid
The Haunting of Orchid Forsythia
Congrats! Two years is an awesome milestone.
CONGRATS! Amazing we have made it for two years huh! We did it girlie!!!
Love the photos as well. you are too funny!
HUGS and here is to another great year!
Congrats!! I hope you have many more years to come. LOVE the gorgeous cake.
Happy Blogoversary!! And love the pictures!
Congrats! And happy Blogoversary!
Happy Blogiversary! Congrats on awesome the blog!
Happy Blogiversary! Here's to many more wonderful bloggy years.
Congratulations on 2 years and so many followers! I love your site and you've been a big help with the blogging experience. What kind of cake was it? Filling? Was it good? It sure was adorable:)
Good reading ~ Escape by Fiction
Congrats PJ!!! LOVE YOU SO MUCH! XOXO Your Cake looks AWESOME!!!
Happy blogiversary! I cannot believe it's almost been one year for me, so it's amazing that you are entering into your third year! You've helped me start blogging in so many ways!
Thanks for all you do!
Happy Blogiversary!
Happy Blogiversary, Rachel!!! I can only hope to be half as rocktastic as you are when I hit my 2 year mark.
I thought maybe you had the cake specially made. That would be awesome!
Congrats! Happy 2 Year Blogoversary. What a great milestone.
And love the instagram pics. 
Happy Blogaversary!
Awesome giveaway, and YAY 2 years. I LOVE LOVE LOVE the cake.
Congrats on your two year Blogoversary! THanks for doing what you do and for the giveaway!
Happy Blogiversary! Did you really make that cake?
Happy Two Year!!
Happy two years and congrats about the BBAW nominations. You definitely deserve them!
Happy Blogiversary!!!!!! Congrats on two years and thank you so much for the awesome giveaway!
Congratulations on you blogiversary!! May you have many more!
Thank you so much for this giveaway!
Two years! Whoo Hoo! Congrats keep it up
Happy blogoversary!!! You've got an amazing blog, Rachel! Thank you for all the hard work!
x
Congratulations to you! You are a force in Bloggerville and we all appreciate you something fierce. Thanks for including us in your awesomesauce par-tay!
Happy Blogoversary Rach! Congrats on 2 years of awesomeness and fun! Keep up the great work!
~PoisonRose79
Congratulations on 2 years!
That's awesome! Thanks so much for the giveaway!
Happy birthday – that is the most awesome cake ever:) Thank you for sharing the joy with this wonderful giveaway.
Happy Blogversary!!! Nice Cake!!!
Happy 2 year Blogoversary! Loving the cake and martini! Thanks for the awesome giveaway!
Happy Blogiversary and congrats on the nominations:)!!
pams00 @ aol.com
I'm a day late, but Happy Blogoversary!! Your blog rocks!! I love your cake, Did you really bake that? If so, you should make a blogging bakery cafe – that would be awesome!!
Evie
http://www.paromantasy.com
Thanks for the awesome giveaway and Happy 2 YEARS!!
Also that cake rocks!
A happy blogoversary! I love this post! And.. um.. could you please post somewhere how you made this cake? *jealous*
I want to make such a cake! Arg! *in love with your blog even more now*
Congrats and thank you for the giveaway!!
It's been awhile since I actually commented here, but I just wanted to Congratulate you on a wonderful two years, Rachel. You've entertained and educated me!
Congrats on two years. You're an amazing blogger and I always enjoy visiting here. ^^ That drink sure looks good, too….
Here's to many more years!
Thanks for the fantastic giveaway!
<3
Pixie
http://the-bookaholic.blogspot.com
Happy Anniversary!!!!
Yay!
Happy two year anniversary!!! <3 Thank you for all of the hard work you have put into your blog for the last two years! <3 It has been wonderful to watch/read!
Happy 2nd Anniversay!
I was actually going to praise that cake. It looked absolutely fabulous, then i read the confession! Still awesome cake…save me a slice!
Congrats on the 2 yr Blogiversary! Love the cake!!
Im new to your blog, but I can tell its going to be awesome
Kris
http://abookfromsnowyriver.blogspot.com
Congratulations! Just found you, followed a blog link over from another and definitely liked your blog! Instantly added you to my favorites. Thanks for all your hard work!
Congratulations! Just recently found you by following another blog link and immediately added you to my favorites and became a follower. Now I find that you have awesome giveaways too! You are too good to be true! Thanks for all your hard work, definitely paid off!
Woot! Two years in the blogging world and going strong! I like your cake. I remember there was some cake show where this girl made red velvet cake (so it looked like blood) with black icing, and a skulls. I think it had other stuff, but I can't remember. Your cake is still better.
Happy blogiversary! I love the pictures.
They're fun! You totally deserve those noms and to celebrate! Thanks so much for the giveaway!
-Clara
thewannabeknight.wordpress.com
Happy Blogoversary!
Happy Blogiversary!!! Thanks for the chance to win. I agree with "The Library Page" above me, I like the pictures!!
Two years! Zowwie! Congrats – here is to many more years of awesome book reviewing! Thanks for the awesome giveaway!
Amazing giveaway, and happy bloggyversary!
The Bawdy Book Blog
Happy blogiversary! I love the pictures.
They're fun! You totally deserve those noms and to celebrate! Thanks so much for the giveaway!
bummr not a us resident
Happy Blogiversary! God, i just learned the word and I already love it. Thanks for the giveaway.
Tayte
thunter_5@yahoo.com
Happy Blogiversay! Blogiversay. Love that word. Thanks for the giveaway.
tayte
thunter_5@yahoo.com
such a great giveaway. Thank you. I'm a follower
Congrats! I have stalked your blog for a few months and now realize I hadn't GFC'd it! So now I have, and will continue to stalk. Hope you keep having fun with it cuz I have fun reading it!
Hope you have another great 2yrs. Thanks for letting us share with you & treating us to a chance at some great books.
Michelle B. aka Koahkalady
purrpurrkoshkamb….
http://twitter.com/#!/tawndam/status/108679578242920449