Winner - Things We Do For Love

On Thursday I ask to hear about the wildest things you all had done for love. I also offered a $25 Amazon.com gift card for the person with the best tale of what they'd done.

Hands down, Amy, you went to extremes. Wow! What a dedicated fan. Get in touch with me by email nicole@nicoleaustin.net for you gift card.

For those of you who didn't get to read Amy's story, I've posted it below.

I spent $250 (roundtrip - the one thing that was "cheap") on airfare to Puerto Rico. I spent I don't even remember - over $400 for my 1/3 of a hotel room (for a total of 5 nights). I spent at least a couple hundred dollars on souvenirs and gods only know how much on food and cold beverages. Shared taxis probably another $100 at least, plus tips, for sightseeing. I spent $120 total on a bus from the hotel to a concert venue (total 4 concerts, $30 each night). I spent $675 for a total of 4 concert tickets. I was was in the 6th row, third row, fifth row - and the last night in the VIP section, second row, meaning AT the stage by the second song.I DID also get to meet tons of folks I had only met online before, had outstanding food not available anywhere close to where I live, and had the time of my life. And yeah, it was worth it. I'd do it again in a heartbeat.

Ricky Martin. Opening of the Black and White Tour in Feb. 2007. He sold out the venue four nights in a row; new world record and all that. And ya know what? I also went BACK to Puerto Rico in August of 2007 for two more concerts when the live CD/DVD was filmed/taped. Plus Madison Sq. Garden in NYC and Fairfax, VA.Previous tour I think I saw him 5(?) concerts, and the one before that 4, plus a cd signing in Toronto. And I've seen him far less than MANY of my friends.

Gettin' Naughty -- The Things We Do For Love

The theme this week is the Meatloaf song I'd Do Anything For Love (But I Won't Do That). As Sahara said on Monday, most of us would do anything when it comes to close friends and family. A few weeks ago we had to put my dog to sleep because he was ill. The cat, Louie, has been needy and depressed ever since.

This week we went out and got a kitten so Louie would have a companion. The new kitten, Onyx, is a total spaz. The picture to the left is the mugshot they took at the shelter.

When we first introduced them, Louie followed Onyx everywhere. Then the kitten started attacking his tail and Louie became rather annoyed. I tried shutting Onyx up in the bedroom for a while to give both of them a break, but Louie started crying for her. Ugh! Yup, when it comes to my family, I'll put up with just about anything.

But I won't do that. Hmm...this ambiguous part of the song leaves a lot of wiggle room. Personally, there's a lot I won't do for love, which is probably part of the reason I'm single. LOL! For example, I won't compromise what I believe in or try to be anything other than who I am. I also won't do anything illegal.

Love will make you do and say some insane things! I admit to having acted stupid a time or two in the name of love. What about you? What would you or have you done in the name of love? Died your hair purple because its his favorite color? Bought an exotic pet to capture his attention? Jumped from a perfectly good airplane?

I want to hear from you so let's make it a contest. Post the wild and craziest things you'd do or have done for love in the comments. It can be something you considered doing but didn't go through with. We want details so one sentence isn't going to cut it. Get your comments in by Sunday April 13th. On Monday, I'll pick one lucky person to win a $25 online gift card for Amazon.com.

I can't wait to read what you come up with. Make it good. You never know, you just might inspire a scene in my next book. If so, I'll give you credit in the dedication.

Good luck!

Nic
So naughty it's scandalous!

End of the Earth?

Well, I guess if your sweetie says he will walk to the end of the earth for you it could be a very short trip. And if he continues on to Houghton, then I guess he will be trying to give you the moon or at least taking that first baby step into outer space.(vbg)

Sally:)