tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4272447557425149349.post6782169097927593975..comments2023-09-13T08:51:38.047-07:00Comments on My Overstuffed Bookshelf: Quickie Blog Tour with Tessa Dare and Contest!Amy Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04009768142315390944noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4272447557425149349.post-35599561657773290872012-08-30T11:58:39.330-07:002012-08-30T11:58:39.330-07:00I was doing a play in college, a mainstage show ra...I was doing a play in college, a mainstage show rather than a student-directed one act (I was the QUEEN of the one acts), and I was actually onstage for a couple of scenes rather than working backstage.<br />I didn't expect any opening night goodies or flowers from anyone, I was just excited to be a part of the production.<br />I'm getting dressed, getting my hair greyed and my old face put on when my friend Nikola pops into the girl's dressing room holding THE most beautiful bloomed rose I had ever seen. I totally thought it was going to be for someone else, but I nearly ruined my old face by crying when he gave it to me. He told me that he'd stolen it from his neighbors bushes JUST for me, and to break a leg.<br /><br />He's been my favorite ever since.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4272447557425149349.post-456987443236816512012-08-30T11:56:59.267-07:002012-08-30T11:56:59.267-07:00Love the e-cards! My favorite cards are when my ki...Love the e-cards! My favorite cards are when my kids just decide to make me something. About a year ago, my youngest made a card for me that said "I love you because you love me". It was so sweet. I still have it hanging up by our bed. <br /><br />shardan01 at aol dot comRestaurant Mavenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03620392004693632043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4272447557425149349.post-58661069349179075982012-08-30T11:50:09.378-07:002012-08-30T11:50:09.378-07:00These comments are lovely to read! What a wonderf...These comments are lovely to read! What a wonderful list of inspiring, thoughtful, romantic, kind-hearted, and generous gestures. Thank you all so much for sharing - it's really making my day. <br /><br />I have received some truly lovely "just because" gifts at book signings! Like, for example, Viking cakes, tastykakes, and origami goats!Tessa Darehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15089393455727147412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4272447557425149349.post-14633954110045662232012-08-30T11:43:53.798-07:002012-08-30T11:43:53.798-07:00Way too funny!
When I moved away for college, my ...Way too funny!<br /><br />When I moved away for college, my grandmother used to send me cards, catching me up on what was going on, and telling me how proud of me she was and how much she loved me. It was like she always knew when I was feeling my most homesick. Liahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07797234511675338187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4272447557425149349.post-90682195718171760352012-08-30T11:38:40.356-07:002012-08-30T11:38:40.356-07:00When my mother passed away in January, my best fri...When my mother passed away in January, my best friend sent me a "Thinking of You" bouquet a couple weeks after the funeral. I was so touched by her doing this. <br /><br />Crystal816[at]hotmail[dot]comCrystalGBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16613282698726922126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4272447557425149349.post-59845795146286008282012-08-30T11:35:24.828-07:002012-08-30T11:35:24.828-07:00I love sending my friends "Happy Flowers"...I love sending my friends "Happy Flowers" when I think they need cheering up. They are little plastic flower pots with a daisy and two green leaves that 'dance' when sun shines on it. I get the sweetest responses from those I send them to. They love watching the flower dance and it makes them smile.<br />Have seen the fruit bouquets and love the way they look, but never received one. <br />grandmabkr at yahoo dot comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05728065355113617376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4272447557425149349.post-48526725010379661462012-08-30T11:28:55.573-07:002012-08-30T11:28:55.573-07:00When I was on bed rest with my twins my husband ca...When I was on bed rest with my twins my husband came to the hospital one night with a new air mattress so he could spend the nights with me there so I wouldn't be so alone. That was probably the best gift he has ever given me!!!!<br />Oh there was also a pretty little box with a bracelet that I had been eyeing!!AuburnGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17335846387377596380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4272447557425149349.post-78341639174406822222012-08-30T11:28:30.573-07:002012-08-30T11:28:30.573-07:00Barnes and nobles !! I love to read ! Barnes and nobles !! I love to read ! Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14674156631092942323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4272447557425149349.post-87359774476348334382012-08-30T11:28:07.373-07:002012-08-30T11:28:07.373-07:00My best just because I'm a good daughter prezz...My best just because I'm a good daughter prezzie was my iPad from my dad ;) I love those cards! Drmgrl99 - Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13661145148055771088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4272447557425149349.post-30439689427831849412012-08-30T11:27:07.928-07:002012-08-30T11:27:07.928-07:00In recent memory, the best 'gift' I've...In recent memory, the best 'gift' I've been given happened on my birthday this year. <br /><br />When I reported to work that day, I have balloons, flowers and a singing bday card waiting for me. That alone kept me smiling all day. When I came home, a very nice surprise bday party was waiting for me! I didn't know that dear husband collaborated with my in-laws, who are from Canada and were in town for a visit. Few, chosen friends were there to celebrate a milestone and I feel blessed to live another decade! ;-)Sapphire16https://www.blogger.com/profile/09956083096459423613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4272447557425149349.post-28000103273931883332012-08-30T11:26:03.964-07:002012-08-30T11:26:03.964-07:00woops, email: ariannecruz07 at gmail.comwoops, email: ariannecruz07 at gmail.comAriannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17010201524640381070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4272447557425149349.post-33056463986277628722012-08-30T11:25:50.309-07:002012-08-30T11:25:50.309-07:00"I love you Mom" card just because.. or ..."I love you Mom" card just because.. or maybe because she won't talk to me and I'm getting tired of it. So, be the better person and send a card.<br /><br />I used a "call me maybe" by carly rae jepsen lyrics and put my number on the card...Ariannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17010201524640381070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4272447557425149349.post-15815667337597280632012-08-30T11:24:31.080-07:002012-08-30T11:24:31.080-07:00I love the postcards, but I don't know what NW...I love the postcards, but I don't know what NWSF means either.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10261759171411084998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4272447557425149349.post-59781132557550220802012-08-30T11:23:32.832-07:002012-08-30T11:23:32.832-07:00The best present I recieved just because was when ...The best present I recieved just because was when my friend sent me the DVD of all the episodes of Three Rivers (A CBS drama that went off the air after one season) a few months ago. We were both fans of the show and she managed to track the DVDs down and set me one. It was so sweet and thoughtful of her! <br /><br />Then there was the time I recieved an ARC in my e-mail. Not going to name names ;) but it was pretty awesome and fantastic! :D xoxoLisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04587031501210303668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4272447557425149349.post-64407918334228373272012-08-30T11:20:17.426-07:002012-08-30T11:20:17.426-07:00Oh I forgot! My best gift:
Hubby surprised me wit...Oh I forgot! My best gift:<br /><br />Hubby surprised me with a bottle of ZOMBIE Bacardi! (for my zombie awesome collection you know...) <br /><br />Right? Diamonds... Meh, hubs learned long ago than "fun & out of the blue" presents make me SO MUCH more happy than jewelry and crap I never wear! Bookish Brunettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04753627136675666788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4272447557425149349.post-48365269291055102982012-08-30T11:18:23.761-07:002012-08-30T11:18:23.761-07:00A few years ago at Christmas, I gave my two sons a...A few years ago at Christmas, I gave my two sons a play station for both of them. They were really surprised.Queen of Books Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672411720794588173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4272447557425149349.post-70737257700138594212012-08-30T11:18:11.985-07:002012-08-30T11:18:11.985-07:00Congrats on the recent release Tessa! This tour is...Congrats on the recent release Tessa! This tour is fabulous. Love the memes and e-cards :) My blogging half and I like to send each other 'just because' gifts. We live literally across the country from each other (west/east coast) so we send each other books from conferences we've attended separately or a new release 'just because'. Katihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06066191610907515893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4272447557425149349.post-52571261917883783222012-08-30T11:17:40.657-07:002012-08-30T11:17:40.657-07:00Duuuuude!!! The visual aids.... BAHAHAHAHA! You so...Duuuuude!!! The visual aids.... BAHAHAHAHA! You so rock! <br /><br />xoxoBookish Brunettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04753627136675666788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4272447557425149349.post-89288843133422754932012-08-30T11:17:35.245-07:002012-08-30T11:17:35.245-07:00The best cards are when something sentimental is w...The best cards are when something sentimental is written instead of just relying on the scripted text.<br /><br /><br />penfield716(AT)yahoo(DOT)comKimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08344642824745894237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4272447557425149349.post-18695094235781065202012-08-30T11:17:29.168-07:002012-08-30T11:17:29.168-07:00When I had to have my beloved golden retriever put...When I had to have my beloved golden retriever put to sleep, my heart was broken. I cried for days. Then one day in the mail came a card from the veterinarian's office with a note of condolence and signed by all of the employees of the office. I was so very touched by this gesture. I have since found out that this is a fairly common thing to do and I so admire doctors who do this. Bless them. Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03217408544219883095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4272447557425149349.post-78950381993171472412012-08-30T11:16:23.503-07:002012-08-30T11:16:23.503-07:00I know this one! It's easy! I won a Kindle fro...I know this one! It's easy! I won a Kindle from Grace Burrowes and told her to gift it Bethanne Strasser, a mother of FIVE with a hubby in the Army! We were talking about heroes, and even though I never met this chick, or talked to her before, I thought she was as much a hero as her DH! That made me feel very good;D <br /><br />Thanks for the prize!<br /><br />MelMelaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01007305817916683756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4272447557425149349.post-18432799220242275352012-08-30T11:15:15.868-07:002012-08-30T11:15:15.868-07:00Oh, wow. I can't choose the best because they ...Oh, wow. I can't choose the best because they really all are the best, if that makes sense! The first "just because" gift that came to mind is when my bestie gave me a Star Trek board game. I love Star Trek XD<br /><br />A "just because" gift I gave out, well, I like making gifts... XD Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17603166166888333705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4272447557425149349.post-72820082007184994512012-08-30T11:14:52.447-07:002012-08-30T11:14:52.447-07:00My husband lost his job a couple years ago and dur...My husband lost his job a couple years ago and during that time we were both very stressed about making ends meet. A cousin of mine sent us a sweet card and a little gift card to Subway to let us know she was thinking about us, and wanted us to have a meal out with no stress. SO sweet!Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10497016301321352544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4272447557425149349.post-14850473019956642662012-08-30T11:14:39.804-07:002012-08-30T11:14:39.804-07:00The best card I ever got would be when my boyfrien...The best card I ever got would be when my boyfriend bought me a Valentine's Day card. I know its not a just because, but he NEVER buys cards and if he does they are so far from romantic or sweet its not even funny. But on our 3rd Valentine's Day he got me one of those GIANT cards that had two adorable kittens on it kissing (I'm a wannabe crazy cat lady I only have one kitty but I'd love many more) and the card basically said how amazing and special I am. It was the sweetest thing ever coming from a guy who only goes into the Hallmark store when I drag him in.Aligirl520https://www.blogger.com/profile/02147263562603969215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4272447557425149349.post-67254595422390379372012-08-30T11:13:16.334-07:002012-08-30T11:13:16.334-07:00I got a homemade mothers day card from my son with...I got a homemade mothers day card from my son with his handprints on it! It was the best gift eversherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08844227512492204333noreply@blogger.com