Melissa Francis : Bitchin' Fiction!

Friday, March 16, 2012
DAY OF IAN "Nemo" FRANCIS 2012

Happy 18th Birthday, son. I love ya.

Labels: birthdays, month of mel, the kids

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Thursday, March 15, 2012
The Ides of Melf 2012

I have the best friends in the world. Yesterday they made me feel special and loved and it was wonderful.

Today, it's back to work. Tomorrow, Ian turns 18 and I'll probably take to my bed. After we go to Oaklawn that is...

Here's my goddaughter dressing up as me for my birfday:

And here we are being silly:

And check this out! I bought myself a birthday gift that I LOVE so much. I've never had a Coach purse before... And now I do. It's so me!

Celebrate the Ides of Melf by doing something sweet and romantic for someone you love.

Labels: Birthday, celebration, family, friends, month of mel

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Wednesday, March 14, 2012
THE DAY OF MEL 2012

Guess who contacted me to wish me a very special birthday? I'm placing it under the cut because it my offend some of your delicate sensibilities. (If it does, you're probably new to me...Hi! I'm Melf and I am an adult, and this is my blog, and sometimes I say adult things. Also it's my birthday, so there. Also, you should go buy my books so I can quit my day job.)

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Labels: being awesome, Birthday, celebration, friends, Matt Damon, month of mel, sparkle, wine

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Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Month of Mel 2012: Day 13

Hah. Get your minds out of the gutter folks...

So my momma called me yesterday asking me what I wanted for my birthday. I told her nothing, which is absolutely true. My mom has done so much for me over these past few years especially, and that is gift enough. Then at work, I had several folks ask me what gift I asked for...and I realized, I don't really think it's a gift if you have to ask for it.

When I posted about the history of the Month of Mel, I talked about I almost always planned my own birthdays...all the way down to the gift--if there even was a gift at all. (in my adult life...my mother rocked the birthday world growing up.) I've never once been surprised for my birthday. (I think this is one reason I love giving gifts so much.It gives me great joy to see the appreciation of a truly well-thought out, meaningful gift.) So if I ever really did want something for my birthday--it would be to be surprised. To have someone pick out something just for me, to care enough to make me feel special for one day. To make it so I didn't have to feel like I have to celebrate an entire month to make up for feeling overlooked and taken for granted for so many years.

And that's something I would never ask for; but it is something I can always hope for. /semi-serious Month of Mel post.

In other news, IT'S TUESDAY BITCHES. Who needs some sparkle because I have plenty to spare! Also, I found my 3rd & 4th four-leaf clovers of 2012 yesterday. I'm feeling lucky...

OH...and The Bachelor: The Final Rose recap is live. After the Final Rose ~~will be up later...~~ is up now!

Labels: birthdays, celebration, clovers, hey don't judge me, month of mel, The Bachelor

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Monday, March 12, 2012
Month of Mel 2012: Days 10, 11, 12

Studio 54 was a rockin' good time.

Here is more photographic evidence.

I'm exhausted still, but wow, did I have a great time. I have the best friends and the best boyfriend ever. I love that everyone embraced the theme with gusto and went all in. And my friend Bell Bottoms? I don't know how I got lucky enough to have her in my life, but I am so grateful for her.

My birthday is in 2 days... and my little Tree Frog's birthday is Friday. My itty bitty baby boy is going to be 18 this week. Yes, I had him when I was 10. Thank you for noticing.

In other news, my Tree Frog is also now an official college student. He received his acceptance over the weekend. This is a huge week for us. I have, as yet, come to terms with the fact that my baby is a grown man. I may not survive it...

Labels: birthdays, celebration, friends, fun, month of mel, the kids

posted by Mel Francis @ 9:27 AM | | links to this post

Friday, March 09, 2012
Month of Mel 2012: Day 9

Excitement is building for tomorrow night's Disco Extravaganza! We will be decorating tonight. There will be a sparkly pedicure sometime tomorrow...and possibly the purchase of a white suit for El Jefe. Oh yeah, and then it's gonna be ON.

Hopefully there will be some quality pictures that I can share with you here next week. If there aren't, then you know the party was even better than expected.

Y'all have a great weekend! I know I'm going to....

Peace.

Labels: friends, fun, month of mel, sparkle, weekend

posted by Mel Francis @ 9:51 AM | | links to this post

Thursday, March 08, 2012
Month of Mel 2012: Day 8.2

SOMEONE has mad-google skills. Now, I was in a meeting and many of these are already on my list but it's so much easier when other people do the google-fu for me! Yes. That's how I roll. (Thanks, Kim!)

Y'all wanna add more?

1. I Will Survive - Gloria Gaynor - 1978
2. Le Freak - Chic - 1978
3. Stayin' Alive - Bee Gees - 1977
4. Super Freak - Rick James - 1981
5. Funky Town - Lipps Inc. - 1979
6. Disco Inferno - Trammps - 1976
7. YMCA - Village People - 1978
8. Born To Be Alive - Patrick Hernandez - 1979
9. Billie Jean - Michael Jackson - 1982
10. Get Up...I Feel Like Being A Sex Machine - James Brown - 1970
11. Mandolay - La Flavour - 1980
12. I Feel Love - Donna Summer - 1977
13. Love To Love You Baby - Donna Summer - 1975
14. Shame - Evelyn "Champagne" King - 1977
15. I'm So Excited - Pointer Sisters - 1982
16. Do You Wanna Funk - Sylvester - 1982
17. Babe We're Gonna Love Tonight - Lime - 1982
18. That's The Way I Like It - K.C. & the Sunshine Band - 1975
19. Knock On Wood- Amii Stewart - 1978
20. Night Fever - Bee Gees - 1977
21. Last Dance - Donna Summer - 1978
22. Don't Leave Me This Way - Thelma Houston - 1976
23. Heaven Must Be Missing An Angel - Tavares - 1976
24. Take Your Time (Do It Right) - S.O.S. Band - 1980
25. Double Dutch Bus - Frankie Smith - 1981
26. Rapper's Delight - Sugarhill Gang - 1979
27. Feels Like I'm In Love - Kelly Marie - 1981
28. Celebration - Kool & the Gang - 1980
29. Don't Stop Til You Get Enough - Michael Jackson - 1979
30. Love Hangover - Diana Ross - 1976
31. Hot Stuff - Donna Summer - 1979
32. Heaven Must Have Sent You - Bonnie Pointer - 1979
33. This Time Baby - Jackie Moore - 1979
34. Let's All Chant - Michael Zager Band - 1978
35. Boogie Oogie Oogie - A Taste Of Honey - 1978
36. Get Down Tonight - K.C. & the Sunshine Band - 1975
37. Spank - Jimmy "Bo" Horne - 1978
38. Bad Girls - Donna Summer - 1979
39. The Hustle - Van McCoy - 1975
40. Ladies Night - Kool & the Gang - 1979
41. Macho Man - Village People - 1978
42. Turn The Beat Around - Vicki Sue Robinson - 1976
43. Never Can Say Goodbye - Gloria Gaynor - 1974
44. White Lines (Don't Do It) - Grandmaster Flash - 1983
45. So Many Men, So Little Time - Miquel Brown - 1983
46. There But For The Grace Of God - Machine - 1979
47. The Love I Lost - Harold Melvin & Bluenotes - 1973
48. Come To Me - France Joli - 1979
49. I'll Always Love My Mama - Intruders - 1973
50. Can't Get Enough Of Your Love - Barry White - 1974
51. Bad Luck - Harold Melvin & Bluenotes - 1975
52. I Love The Night Life-(Disco 'Round) - Alicia Bridges - 1978
53. We Are Family - Sister Sledge - 1979
54. Wishing On A Star - Rose Royce - 1978
55. It Only Takes A Minute - Tavares - 1975
56. Soul Makossa - Manu Dibango - 1973
57. Give It To Me Baby - Rick James -1981
58. Holiday - Madonna - 1983
59. Where Do We Go From Here - Trammps - 1974
60. Sugar Pie Guy - Joneses - 1974
61. Heart Of Glass - Blondie - 1978
62. You're The One For Me - "D" Train - 1981
63. Let's Start II Dance Again - Bohannon - 1981
64. Contact - Edwin Starr - 1978
65. Love Train - O'Jays - 1972
66. Zing Went The Strings Of My Heart - Trammps - 1972
67. Rock Your Baby - George McCrae - 1974
68. Good Times - Chic - 1979
69. Date With The Rain - Eddie Kendricks - 1972
70. Ten Percent - Double Exposure - 1976
71. More, More, More - Andrea True Connection - 1976
72. It's Raining Men - Weather Girls - 1982
73. Let's Groove - Earth Wind & Fire - 1981
74. Souvenirs - Voyage - 1978
75. Devil's Gun - C.J. & Co. - 1977
76. Think (About It) - Lynn Collins - 1972
77. Rock The Boat - Hues Corporation - 1974
78. San Francisco (medley) - Village People - 1977
79. I Love Music - O'Jays - 1975
80. Doing It To Death-Fred Wesley & J.B.'s (James Brown) - 1973
81. You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real) - Sylvester - 1978
82. Last Night a D.J. Saved My Life - Indeep - 1982
83. La La Peace Song - O.C. Smith - 1973
84. September - Earth, Wind & Fire - 1978
85. The Boss - Diana Ross - 1979
86. 1999 - Prince - 1982
87. Relight My Fire - Dan Hartman - 1979
88. Ask Me - Ecstasy. Passion & Pain - 1974
89. All My Love - L.A.X. - 1981
90. Brick House - Commodores - 1977
91. Honey Bee - Gloria Gaynor - 1973
92. I Found Love - Love & Kisses - 1977
93. Car Wash - Rose Royce - 1976
94. TSOP - MFSB featuring the Three Degrees - 1974
95. That's Where The Happy People Go - Trammps - 1976
96. Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now - McFadden & Whitehead - 1979
97. Woman - Barrabas - 1973
98. Get Off - Foxy - 1978
99. Got To Give It Up (pt. 1) - Marvin Gaye - 1977
100. Lady (You Bring Me Up) - Commodores - 1981

Labels: month of mel, music, sparkle

posted by Mel Francis @ 11:21 AM | | links to this post

Month of Mel 2012: Day 8

I'm in a 2 hour meeting so I need you to help me build our STUDIO 54 playlist:

BeeGees
Donna Summer
Gloria Gaynor
The Weather Girls
Barry Manilow

There's plenty more...so go ahead, give me artist or song...here or on FB.... AND GO!

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Labels: month of mel, music, sparkle

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