Every Monday I meet with friends for breakfast---we alternate between The Atlanta Bread Co. and the HY-VEE (grocery store) cafeteria. Woo-hoo, such excitement (but cost effective)!
Last Monday I was telling them about Pink Saturday and how I needed something "pink" to take a picture of for my blog.
As I was chattering away about Pink Saturday, I realized both Laura and Mary had chosen to wear pink to breakfast!!!
I told them how funny I thought it was- - - -I was posting about Pink things on Saturday and here they were wearing Pink shirts to breakfast on Monday! Mary widened her eyes and said she didn't think it was too funny because she and Laura had been working on making HY-VEE Monday a "Wear your Pink to Breakfast" day. She wanted to know why the rest of us had chosen not to wear pink. Her e-mail, she continued, had clearly said "Wear Pink to HY-VEE breakfast on Monday".
Beth and I looked at each other, then shrugged our shoulders. I admitted that I must've missed that e-mail, then Beth asked just why they wanted us to wear pink to HY-VEE on Mondays. After a bit of silence, Mary said (head lowered and eyelids fluttering) it was for cosmetic purposes. Laura nodded excitely in agreement.
We were pretty stumped over that answer. After much coaxing, they went on to explain that they believed they looked so much better when surrounded by pink and thought the rest of us should do the same--especially on HY-VEE Monday.
I suggested they show us exactly what "surrounded by pink" meant---- and they were only too eager to do just that. (Now that was when Beth headed for the door, muttering "What has gotten into them?")
First, they dashed over to the fruit buffet and quickly pointed out the glow their cheeks took on when they were close to the ripe watermelon chunks. "Well"........., I started to say, but "zoom"----there they were---RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF HY-VEE---- running to the "MAMMOTH CHEESE SALE" sign which was------ yep, NEON pink!
Laura chirped, "I think I look 10 years younger when crouched next to this lovely hue of pink!" Mary was in total agreement!
You could absolutely feel their "youth renewal" surging as they squeezed those boxes of Raspberry Filled Krispy Kremes!
Sprinting over to the meat counter and pressing their faces on the glass, they were giggling with childlike excitement as the spotted the fresh, and OH SO PINK, salmon and marlin steaks!
A transformation was starting to take place!!!
By the time they swooped down on the Strawberry Little Debbie display, I could really see the differences they were talking about. All of the "pink exposure" was rejuvenating their skin tones! Their youthful glow was returning!
At this point, I could barely hold my camera still. I was giddy with excitement! "Give ME a box of those Little Debbies----PLEASE!"
But NO, they were OFF!
Continuing to drag me from pink product, to pink product, and shouting "Look", "Oh, Look"----the clock of time was turning back for them with every pink item they embraced.
After their little sprints throughout the store, they were starting to become thirsty (me, too!). It was then they spotted the soft drink aisle------ what else would do the trick but Cherry 7-UP and Welch's Strawberry Soda! Oh, how they gulped the pink liquid refreshments!
LOOK! All of the "pink exposer" was actually building up their bi-ceps, too! Oh, gals, what a wondrous idea you have!!
As I finished the last of my pink sips, they were pulling me to the freezer section. It was there they showed me the skin tightening effects of frozen cartons of Raspberry Sherbet when applied to the face !
I told them the cold pinkness appeared to be working wonders for them, but the picture didn't come out so well. The cool air kept fogging up my camera lens. Instead, they demonstrated the astounding results of just being near scrumptious Pink ice cream toppings. Oh, the pure, sweet JOY! They looked 30 years younger!!!
Making their way to the organic department, they shared how great they looked even when clutching a carton of Hemp Milk (packaged in pink) or a bottle of Holy Cow cleaning solution---- Pinkness is the key!
By now, other shoppers were rolling their carts behind us. "Don't you think they look fabulous?", I heard one of them say. "It has something to do with PINK", another sputtered.
We all raced over to the Pharmacy area. Wow! Even Pink Barbie Band-Aids and Calamine lotion enhanced their radiance. There was so stopping them now!
UH-OH!
They rounded the corner and charged into the Liquor Department grabbing a couple of bottles----Strawberry Daiquiri and Cosmopolitan Mixes!!! (Still Pink!)
As they eagerly loosened the lids on the bottles, I started to think. . . . . . these are the products that will probably do the most to bring a little Pinkness to their cheeks. A couple of dainty nips later and I could see a flushing of sorts beginning to emerge. Sweet little smiles of content were now spreading across their glowing faces.
Hmmmmmm. . . . .
Wait a minute.
Could this whole "Wear Pink to HY-VEE" thing have been a sham! Could they have met in this department prior to coming to breakfast? (As I recall, they already had a bit of rosiness in their cheeks before they ordered their scrambled eggs.) Oh you sly, sly girls!!
Who were they kidding with that "surrounding yourself with pink" line!
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When I arrived home, I told THE STONE RABBIT about the Pink Run through the store with my friends....... He just shook his head.
He noticed I had brought home pink lemonade from HY-VEE and asked if he could fix a pitcher.
We sat out on the front veranda, sipping the delicious drink. He told me he honestly thought my cheeks were "rosier" with each little sip. I told him he looked FABULOUS next to PINK!
HAPPY PINK SATURDAY!
Several other blogs will be featuring their "Pinks", too. Go to Beverly's at HOW SWEET THE SOUND for more exciting links!!
Dana
Girl, you have done it again. I am sitting at my desk laughing aloud.
Those are some special friends you have. Not only are the glowing with the pinkness of youth, they must really love you.
In front of me is my pink note paper, pink pen and pink rose coffee mug. Don't be upset, but my coffee isn't pink. Do you know anything I can do about that?
Posted by: Beverly | July 05, 2008 at 03:48 AM
Dana, beside my friend Beverly, at How Sweet the Sound, I decided to visit you second. Boy, now I am spoiled, nothing could compare to your PINK adventure. People ask me, why do you spend so much time visiting other blog posts? I will tell them to just read your post. Smile, Smile, Smile.
Jeanne
Posted by: Jeanne | July 05, 2008 at 04:09 AM
Happy pink saturday! nice post! visit me anytime....
Posted by: Marina Capano | July 05, 2008 at 04:13 AM
okay I totally love your story it was quite funny. Thanks for the giggle
Posted by: Chiara | July 05, 2008 at 04:44 AM
Thanks for the laugh!
Posted by: Lori | July 05, 2008 at 05:19 AM
I had a great time reading your pink post. I was too late for the Pink Saturday...I'll catch up next week.
If you have a chance, pls visit my new blog. I like to meet new friends.
Posted by: Connie | July 05, 2008 at 05:29 AM
What a wonderful Friendship!!! Y'all are a hoot!! Love the post.. I am about to fall off of my chair laughing!!!
love it all......did I see Krispy Kreme// rasberry filled??/ mmmmmmm
You are Blessed in your Friendships!!
Posted by: sharron | July 05, 2008 at 05:52 AM
What a delight to visit you. Your pink this Saturday is quite a treat! Funny stuff. Blessings, Shay
Posted by: Shay | July 05, 2008 at 06:05 AM
this is fun.. love the post.. and thank you for the laugh.. you guys are good sport!..
Posted by: fitty | July 05, 2008 at 06:07 AM
Love it, love it - you did a fabulous job showcasing your obviously marvelous, and cute, 'pink' gal friends. They were great to go along with this for your really hilarious post!
Hmmm - maybe I need friends like that, lol!!!!
Thanks for the fun time Dana.
Posted by: Mary | July 05, 2008 at 06:12 AM
This is the most FUN pink post! You have very helpful friends and they look so cute!
I love when we all come together to post on a specific topic such as Pink Saturday, so I'm trying to get bloggers together to post their favorite family photo on Fridays. Won't you join me? You could post a current picture or something from the past. I just posted my first Friday's Favorite Family Foto yesterday.
Email me before each Friday to let me know if you would like to participate. I will post your link and invite others to visit your post.
Deborah
Posted by: Deborah Cashwell | July 05, 2008 at 06:34 AM
You have a great way of telling a story. You had me laughing and contemplating buying pink to wear the next time I go grocery shopping LOL!!
Happy Pink Saturday.
take care,
Dawn
Posted by: dawn | July 05, 2008 at 06:37 AM
So pink makes you look years younger....Hmmmm
Note to myself: pick up lots of pink stuff. Worth a try!!!
Bonnie
Posted by: Bonnie | July 05, 2008 at 07:18 AM
Hahaha Dana, I just LOVE this post!!!! What hilarious pictures... I just love the one with the Cherry 7-up!! This just so reminds me of something my sister and I would do... pink is quite the color!!!! Thanks for making me laugh this morning, loved it!! xoxox!
Posted by: Holly | July 05, 2008 at 08:42 AM
Hi Dana, I found you at Beverly's Pink Saturday! This is just the cutest funniest most imaginest (<- is that a word?) post I've read! What a hoot you are and I can truly see the effects of PINK! I may have to go to my grocery store and get some pink stuff
Posted by: Shelia | July 05, 2008 at 08:51 AM
Too funny!
Posted by: Michelle | July 05, 2008 at 08:56 AM
OMGOSH!!!! Dana, My daughter Holly & I are both still laughing!!!!...That is the funniest post I have read in a long time!!! You & your friends are adorable! You could take this whole thing on the road!...Enjoy your "Pink Saturday"!!...Heidi xo
P.S. Thank you for your lovely comment too!
Posted by: heididevlin | July 05, 2008 at 09:51 AM
You outdid yourself - what a fun post of all your "pink"!
Posted by: Christina | July 05, 2008 at 10:59 AM
Dana, You are just too funny. And you have wonderful friends to do all that for you. Here's a tip: Put pink light bulbs all over your house for a wonderful "glow". ~ Lynn
Posted by: Lynn @ theVintageNest | July 05, 2008 at 01:07 PM
Dana, You are just too funny. And you have wonderful friends to do all that for you. Here's a tip: Put pink light bulbs all over your house for a wonderful "glow". ~ Lynn
Posted by: Lynn @ theVintageNest | July 05, 2008 at 01:07 PM
What a riot!!!
Nikki
Posted by: Nikki | July 05, 2008 at 01:30 PM
Dana, thanks so much for coming by and the welcome! Yes, this is going to be fun and I am surely coming back to see how Stone Bunny is doing.
Have a wonderful weekend1
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
Posted by: Shelia | July 05, 2008 at 02:37 PM
Dana this was such an original
way to show us your PINK!
Love the ladies in the PINK!
Gorgeous ladies I must admit!
YES pink does look better on us who are over...well lets say..50....perks up the complexion and gives such a glow!!
Great post!I'm into pin saturdays too! :) NG
Posted by: naturegirl | July 05, 2008 at 03:58 PM
Wow--are we stars?!? It was fun and your story was very cute. We do look good in pink, doncha think?
Dana says: Yes, Laura, you gals do look terrific in your "pinkness". You have always been stars in my book!
Posted by: Laura | July 05, 2008 at 07:08 PM
What a fun post! Love the pink tour of the grocery store. LOL xoxo, Joanna
Posted by: Joanna {sweet finds} | July 05, 2008 at 08:08 PM
What a cute post! Last week your post was so clever with the pink bows on all you pets, you are too funny! Loved your 4th post too!
Blessings, Shirl
Shirls Rose Cottage
Posted by: Shirl | July 05, 2008 at 08:11 PM
That is all too cute! What great friends you have. Have you talked them into blogging yet?
Posted by: Diane@A Picture is Worth | July 05, 2008 at 09:16 PM
Your Pink Saturday is hysterical! I love it.
I thought about taking a photo of my closet because I must have a dozen pink shirts just like ary and Laura. My Pink Saturday is somewhat boring after yours! :)
Posted by: Cathi | July 06, 2008 at 05:17 AM
Dana, this post is a hoot! We don't have HyVee up here, but we visit everytime we're at the lake. I will look at that store in a whole new light, now!
Pat
Posted by: Pat | July 06, 2008 at 07:51 AM
Oh Dana! Girls just know how to have fun!!! What wonderful friends you have and good sports! I am sure there were lots of giggles while you were taking pictures! Just to cute! LOVE all your PINK "items"!
Hope you are having a wonderful weekend and glad you found me again!
Have fun tomorrow with your dear friends!
Hugs,
Maryjane
Hey, come join Sisters on the Fly!
Posted by: Maryjane | July 06, 2008 at 08:26 AM
Awww, you & your friends just rocked my world!!! Too cute for words!
Posted by: Cami @ Heart-Shaped Rock Cottage | July 06, 2008 at 11:50 AM
Dana, this post cracked me up! What good sports your friends are!
Hope you ahd a wonderful 4th of July weekend!
Hugs, Pat
Posted by: Pat | July 06, 2008 at 12:31 PM
Wow, what a great story you added for our fun trip through the grocery! It's amazing what a couple of off-hand comments can turn into when imagination takes over. Thanks for allowing us to participate in your new endeavor.
Posted by: Mary | July 06, 2008 at 04:48 PM
What a cute and clever post. Your friends were so sweet to play along. thanks for sharing the fun.
-Mya
Posted by: Mya | July 06, 2008 at 05:50 PM
Oh Dana... I love your posts!! :)
Posted by: rue | July 08, 2008 at 10:54 AM
How hilarious! I absolutely love your post for Pink Saturday! tee hee hee, I'm still giggling over it! I MUST find some of that *pink* cleaning solution for my home! How fun that would be to *clean* with *pink*!
Margie
Posted by: Margie | July 11, 2008 at 07:32 AM