shakin' in my boots...

28 July 2009


I'm so nervous I could throw up right now...
Remember, my sister Kristin? (cute cabinet family sign girl)

Well, as we speak, she is in NYC, because she was chosen to be on:


No joke! Oh, wait, it gets better...

She has chosen me to be one of her lifelines for phone a friend. Yes, me and
Yes, I said the same thing: "What are you thinking??"

It's a special anniversary edition and Regis will be back (more on that here) and they'll be doing the old format where you have to put things in order the fastest to get on, so she may not make it, but she's a piano and cello player and has pretty quick little hands, so I won't be surprised if she does.
She's under strict instructions not to call me unless it's a question about Sonic, yard sales, hgtv, paint colors, having 5 kids, or it's something I could google very quickly. :)
She got a free three day trip to NYC with her husband though with all expenses paid, so that's worth it right there, and I shouldn't feel any pressure about potentially making her miss out on $25,000 or so, right??
They'll call me (Wed afternoon) to give me a heads up if she gets on, and then I have to stay by my land line and ship my kids to the neighbors lightning quick and get some really smart people over to my house, just in case.

Oh man, could y'all be on an instant chat or something?? I wish!
I'll let you know what happens...
anyone have any tips for me??

I know you're still laughing that she chose me :)
Off to practice googling random trivia questions...

50 comments

  1. o gosh!!! the pressure is on! that sounds like so much fun :)

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  2. I'm sure you'll do great in the event that she needs to call you. Good luck!!!

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  3. WOW! WOW!
    So tell all your friends, have them be on google at the same time andorganize a few friends to be with you so atleast 3 cell phones can be open! The more you have on goole to search the better but they need to reach you by pphone quickly. Good luck!

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  4. I'm so excited for you BOTH! Good Luck to your sis and to you as well! Have google.com and ask.com up... that's probably the best advice I can give you. Then type as fast as you can if you can't find the answer. Wikipedia {TYPICALLY} has legit answers and is usually one of the first responses to come up on ask.com so you can always look there too!

    Sending you both all the luck in the world!!!

    ~Lindsay

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  5. First off, I think you need to go thrift shopping to calm down. :)

    And then take it from there. Yep, that's all the advice I've got.

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  6. PS. I hope she gets to meet Meredith Viera! Love her!

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  7. We have faith in you that you will be able to give her the right answer!!!!!

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  8. Holy cow! Jonathan said one of his nieces was going to be on, but for some reason I thought it was Jennifer! You'll do great, Lissie.
    p.s. we're getting excited for vacation in Missoula...what dates will you be there? Hope to see you.
    Love ya! And you go girl!

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  9. Good luck! That would be HUGE pressure

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  10. p.s. maybe she will give me her autograph if she's up there too...here's hoping!

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  11. omg, totally thrilling!

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  12. Oh my gosh! I was lol the whole post. Of course that's because it's not me. It is super cool, though.
    Fingers crossed for your sister (and you). ;)
    XOXO
    *tricia

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  13. Just make sure you are get in on her winnings!!

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  14. Oh my gosh how cool!!!
    ~Good Luck to her! :)

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  15. WOW! How neat! And major pressure... I can't wait to hear what happens!

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  16. Not laughing at all! You'll do fine if she calls; just read the encyclopedia in the meantime. ;-)

    Nancy

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  17. soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo coooooooooooooooooooooooooooooool!

    Susan @ www.peanutpetunia.blogspot.com

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  18. That's awesome! Have fun and good luck!
    Traci

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  19. So, REAL people get to be on that show!!!! WOW! Good luck to you and your sis!!!
    ~Nancy

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  20. hope they ask how many coats of spray paint it takes to paint..whatever.lol..

    i hope she get on!!
    good luck to you both!!

    have fun waititng

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  21. How exciting!! Good luck to both of you!

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  22. AH! That is AWESOME! I had no idea she was going to be on! (We were in a married college ward together!) I can't wait to see how she does!

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  23. Oh my gosh Melissa you are too funny! You know we will all be sitting by our computers waiting to assist (lol). The only tips I have are to BREATHE. Don't forget to breathe ;)

    So exciting!
    Sharon

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  24. How exciting! So if she has to use one of her lifelines to call you and give her the right answer and she wins a big pile of money....is she gonna share it w/you?! Just askin' ;)

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  25. That is too cool and you are too funny!!

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  26. That's so awesome. And I'm positive it will be a question about paint color!

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  27. That's so awesome. And I'm positive it will be a question about paint color!

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  28. HOW EXCITING! So, this is on Wednesday? Thursday? When will it possibly air, do you know?
    GOOD LUCK!

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  29. How awesome for your sister! I sure hope she gets on. But oh man, I would be a nervous wreck!

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  30. Wow! How exciting/stressful for all involved! hope she wins some moolah!

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  31. That is so cool!! You will do great!! Good Luck and Good luck to your Sis!!! How Fun!!

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  32. Good luck! What fun that will be. Have a great day.

    Charla

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  33. That is SO AWESOME! Stay by the phone and computer and you will be great! Best of luck to your sis. This is a once in a lifetime type of thing, so exciting!

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  34. I feel like I sorta, kinda, in a way, know a celebrity!!! Can't wait to hear if she gets on...and then watch her win a million!!! (Via your life line of course)!

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  35. Very cool! Good luck to you both!

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  36. That is so cool! Good luck to your sister, and to you! I'd be crazy nervous too, try to stay calm! :)

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  37. wow that is sooo cool,, hope she makes it. good luck if she has to call you

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  38. Oh cool for her and you!! She wouldn't have picked you if she didn't think you could do it!! Be strong, be brave and take deep breaths - in through your nose - out through your mouth - sort of like childbirth and you've done that what, 5 times - this is nothing - easy peasy!!

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  39. Oh my gosh!!! How awesome!! I'd be shaking in my boots too!! I really hope she gets on. How incredible is that!!!

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  40. And by the way, I actually bought a cabinet door in the "as is" section at Ikea to do the cabinet door project like your sister did. I've had it in the back of my head all this time. Now I just need to get some letters....

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  41. How exciting!! Good luck to her... and you if she calls for help! ;)

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  42. How cool to be on that...and your the lifeline...well only for the questions...god luck to your sister and you and be sure to share about it all.

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  43. This is soooooo much fun! I can't wait to see if she gets on :) GOOD LUCK!

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  44. THAT IS AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You're a smart cookie, you'll do good! I hope she gets in! I wish I could go to NY. I've never been there.

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  45. I'm so excited for you AND Kristen! How fun is that??? I can't wait to hear how it goes. WHen will it be aired?? SO COOL!

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  46. Have several friends over with laptops and have everybody type in the 3 or 4 basic words. I hope she makes.it--how fun.

    I am starting a NEW Mr. Linky party. It will begin on Aug 10th so everyone will have a week and a half to think about their first post. I have a poll up for votes on which button should be the new button. The "party" is called The Knock Off Knock Out-where THRIFTY meets creative sensation. Help me out by voting and its the last week for the July GIVE-A-Way.
    Cheri

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  47. This cracks me up!! I would be in major trouble! Good Luck!!!

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  48. Sit in front of your computer and have google ready to go--you'll be fine! :)

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  49. That is the funniest post! I'm sorry to make you so nervous - I really wasn't thinking about how my lifelines were feeling but thank you soo much for being so willing to do it. You are the best. :) Love ya!

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