Andrea Cremer's Blog, page 26

Death Spiral

Last night I had the pleasure of watching several hours of Olympics with a friend who is a figure skating enthusiastic. Okay that's understatement, she's a giddy, giggling, stars in her eyes fangirl.As someone who only occasionally watches skating, I had to say I was surprised and taken in by all the drama. The world of men's competitive skating resembles a nest of snakes. Of course the media is playing it up - even so, from snarky challenges to extreme costumes ranging from corsetsto overall...

Crouching Tiger

It's the Chinese New Year and 2010 is the Year of the Tiger. Browsing through descriptions of tiger years one encounters words and phrases like "tumultuous," "turbulent," "big changes ahead," and "rough waters."

I've always liked the Chinese calendar because of its association with animals. I always thought it fortuitous that I was born in the Year of the Horse. I was a horse-obsessed girl who still kind of thinks it was significant that the last Triple Crown win took place in my birth year.

Wh...

Winners!

Thanks for all the great entries! And huzzah for loves that should have been!
Winners (selected at random - I pulled numbers out of a hat) are:

Liyana
JeannyGrey
Trini

Please email (andreacremerwrites@gmail.com) your mailing address book of choice from this list:

Josh Berk The Dark Days of Hamburger Halpin
Cynthia Jaynes Omololu Dirty Little Secrets
Kristin Walker A Match Made in High School
Suzanne Young The Naughty List

Despite the morose Bleeding Hearts Countdown theme, I hope each of you had a lo...

CONTEST! Questioning Cupid

It's here: Valentine's Day! Run!!
But WAIT there's a CONTEST, so stick around!!

As the Bleeding Hearts Countdown was dedicated to undercutting the value of this holiday, the contest let's you take over - it's your turn to rule the realm of love.

Here's how it works:

As most of you probably know, Twilight brought about the fierce rivalry of Team Edward vs. Team Jacob and I'm sure that Breaking Dawn rendered Camp Jacob despondent. But Twilight isn't the only story with romantic choices at stake.

To ...

1! Lonely?

Gasp! Tomorrow is Valentine's Day - got plans? Got a date? Remember to buy that special someone an obligatory gift? No special someone/recently jilted - do you have your voodoo doll at the ready? Yes? No? Hate me now?

Misery loves company.

It's easy to find creative types who understand perfectly well that love isn't pink ribbons and heart-shaped boxes. Its brutal.

Crushing on the office mate? Watch Episode #3 - I swear you won't be able to stop laughing.

Or your NaNoWriMo pal?


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Or an Angry Little ...

2! Romantagonists

Anyone out there like me who when faced with saccharin sweet, gooey love sometimes roots for the baddies?

Anyone? *crickets*

Even if I'm on my own, I'm giving it up for my top Stop-Love-At-All-Costs Villains:

Maleficent. Okay - so admittedly Prince Philip is one of the hottest Disney heroes out there, but how can you not love Maleficent. She is awesome (rumor has it she's getting her own movie. You go girl!)


Brett and Jemaine. Though not villains in the strictest sense, these two are their own wor...

3! Say it in a Song

Love songs abound, but what about break-up songs?

Here are a few that rate the top of my list for a variety of relationships biting the dust scenarios:

For cheatin' hearts:



For when you are angry:



For the light at the end of the tunnel:



And when it's time to call it a day:




Any heartbreak hits you'd recommend?

4! For me?! Ewwwwww

Tired of glittery heart necklaces and still OD'd on Christmas chocolate?



Try these on for size:

Best Anti-Valentine's Gifts!

If you want to share the antipathy.

Or need to be reassured that even high-minded types lose it in the face of love.

Like art? Any of Roy Lichtenstein's prints would look fabulous on your wall.
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But if you're feeling particularly vindictive.
Do you have an anti-Valentine's Day wishlist?

Bleeding Hearts Countdown: 5! Heart Break

There seems to be consensus that February is a rough month. In honor of universal grumpiness, I've decided we need to have a countdown. And this countdown will culminate in a CONTEST on Sunday, February 14.

I'm pleased to present you with the inaugural Bleeding Hearts Countdown, also known as What Do To When it's February and You Don't Like Valentine's Day. [image error] Each day of the Bleeding Hearts Countdown will be dedicated to love on the rocks and wicked holiday alternatives.

Please note: I love...

Heart Break

There seems to be consensus that February is a rough month. In honor of universal grumpiness, I've decided we need to have a countdown. And this countdown will culminate in a CONTEST on Sunday, February 14.

I'm pleased to present you with the inaugural Bleeding Hearts Countdown, also known as What Do To When it's February and You Don't Like Valentine's Day. [image error] Each day of the Bleeding Hearts Countdown will be dedicated to love on the rocks and wicked holiday alternatives.

Please note: I love...