The BIG 2-0-0 and a give-away!

(Insert Harry Carrey voice here) HOLY COW!!! This is it, friends. You guessed it. Post 200!

Can you believe it? 200 times I have managed to share some bit of "Leanne-ism" with you. 200+ times my heart has swelled with the support, respect, humor and kindness all of your comments (and friendships) have given me in return. Wow. Who would have thought that I would have not only started a blog -but found that contributing to it so regularly would become a part of my normal daily routine. In case you haven't been around for all 200, here are some of my favorites posts since the beginning:

• Spanx: the Anti-Christ
• Perimenopause . . . Seriously? . . . could it really be?
• The Beginning of it All
• My Dad
• Let's Change the World
• Million Dollar Plan
• Ella and her Alien
• 6 Mistakes made in hair coloring
• I talk to Strangers

I could have listed a few more, but I thought those will probably bore you enough! ;)

Now, to the reason you are REALLY here today . . . THE GIVE-AWAY!!!

This blog has never been a "give-away" kind of blog - and don't worry, I am NOT turning into one of those now. I guess when I was thinking about #200, I felt that I really wanted to do something for those of you who visit me regularly. This give-away is coming from my heart - and, even more importantly, from my very own hard-earned money. There are no sponsors or companies providing the loot. Just me. The reason I'm doing it? Because, quite frankly, I love you. For the spirit you give me, for the belief you have in me, for the support you provide - you are better than a good bra (and I mean that in the very best way possible! For Real!!!)

So, what is the give-away? Well, it starts with this . . .

A brand new (never even opened) DVD of Julie & Julia. Why this movie? you ask? Because, quite frankly - it's delightful. When I think of Delightful things, I think of 2 things 1) This movie and 2) ME (kidding! I'm fiesty today, aren't I?) But in all honesty - I love spreading good feelings around. I own this movie on DVD, yet every time I see it on my Cable Movie guide, I have to turn it on. It is lovely. Inspiring. Sweet. Amazing (seriously - I forgot this was Meryl Streep). I thought it would be a fun gift to give. If you have the movie already - please still enter to win (Pay It Forward, you know?)

But . . . THAT'S NOT ALL!!!! I am also including some other FUN things (yet to be determined). . . but WILL CERTAINLY include some "Get Out Of Crankville" cards that I have been working on (how fun is that??) I'll have some other inspirational things in there, too. Overall - it will be a fun little package.

DON'T you WANT IT????

All you have to do is leave me a comment and tell me 1 thing .... tell me 1 thing - that makes you HAPPY. That's all. You don't have to join me on Twitter, or Follow-Me on Facebook (or however all that goes!) You don't have to do the cha-cha or name your first and/or next born after me (although, I would be totally honored if you did!) All you have to do is just leave me a little comment (so I know you were here), and tell me what really truly makes you HAPPY.

You see, after being to Crankville and finally settling back into Happyville - I've come to admit - Happyville is MUCH nicer. From Chaos to Happiness. Yes, that's what it's all about to me, and that is what this blog has always been. So, tell me, what makes YOU happy. I'd love to know. I'm going to keep this post up for a few days - spread the word (tell your friends, and ask them to tell their friends, and so-on.) Encourage them to stop by this blog - tell them that they have missed one heck of a fun and inspirational ride the past 200 posts - and that if they get on board now, they could win a movie!! (The MOVIE will bring them all, don't you think? Hey - it's FREE! Maybe I should throw another movie into the mix. There's always MOONSTRUCK. Hmmmm . . . I'll have to ponder that one a bit longer.)

I'll annouce the winner in a few days (I have to research that whole "random" fancy schmancy computerized online way of selecting someone. Or, perhaps, I'll just throw all your names in a jar and have Katie and Ella pick one out! Yes, that's probably how I'll do it!) Until then . . . Thank you SO MUCH for being here for the past 200 posts. And here's to many many more celebrations, for all of us!