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March 19, 2005

Fabulous

Lani, looking for the white light...

So, let me just say. Last week, I was hit with a bronchial thing. Thursday, a 24-hour stomach bug. And yesterday, the day I *finally* thought I was going to get better?

Sinus infection. Apparently, my immune system has gone south for the winter. I hope it's having a lovely time sipping Mai Tai's on the beach.

Maybe the bastard will send me a postcard.

Nevertheless, here I am to say Happy Saturday to anyone kind enough to drop by. I have to say, I love what you're wearing. And have you done something with your hair? It's fabulous, darling, fabulous.

Speaking of fabulous, I'm going to share something with you that I wrote for the back of Ex and The Single Girl, which is being released this fall as part of the new Warner 5-Spot line, but they didn't want it because it was too long. In their defense, they did say "Just five bullet points. Really short." It's just that, when you're as verbose as I am, really short means a minimum of 750 words. So, I wrote another one for them which was significantly shorter, and now I have a blog, so all's well that ends well. Without further ado, here ya go. If you know anyone who's been recently dumped, feel free to forward the link!

5 Ways To Get Over That Ex

So. You've been dumped. I shall not state the obvious - that you're too good for him, he didn't deserve you, it's his loss, he was starting to go bald anyway and his earning potential was way too low - because you knew all that stuff when you were dating him and if you didn't care then, you don't care now. And I'm sure there were good things about him, things you'll miss, because you're a smart girl and you liked him for a reason. But now that you've had a day or two to wallow, it's time to dust off and get back on that horse because I'm telling you, honey - in two months' time you're going to be wondering what you were doing with that guy in the first place. Now here's what you do...

1. Mani/Pedi, baby. Gather the girlfriends and head downtown. It's time for some pampering. Added bonus: it is physically impossible to be depressed when you've got all ten toes painted a different color. Trust me. I know whereof I speak.

2. Use the word "fabulous" twice a day. I know. It sounds really stupid, but there is some serious therapeutic value to letting a little silly slip into your vocabulary. Say it in earnest, say it with a touch of irony and sarcasm, but say it. It's one of those words that just comes packaged in a smile. Try it. You'll see.

3. Embrace Transitional Man. There's something to be said for Transitional Man. He's cute. He's funny. He's got that big T on his chest. He's temporary and he knows he's temporary which is fine by him because he's got commitment issues anyway, so there are no points off your karma for letting him buy you a dinner or two. Everybody plays, everybody wins.

4. Do all the things you can't do with a boyfriend. Take off for a weekend with the girls. Spend the evening eating Ben and Jerry's Chocolate Therapy ice cream while watching the pile of cheesy romantic comedy DVDs you keep under your bed. Read your favorite book again. Whatever you do, make sure it's exactly what you want to do exactly when you want to do it. Luxuriate in your autonomy.

5. Forgive him. He may be an idiot who didn't know a good thing when he had it, but carrying all that anger makes you a hunchback. Let it go. You've got better things to do, sweets, and there's someone out there waiting for you to get over your ex so you can do them with him. Tick tock, babe. The next phase of your life is waiting for you, and it's gonna be fabulous, darling.

Posted by Lani at 9:40 AM | Comments (1)

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Posted by: Amy at March 20, 2005 12:22 AM