Here are the giveaway winners; we matched a random number drawing with the comment number. I’ll be in touch about how to claim your prizes! Thanks, y’all!
Today has been one of those days when, for a whole host of reasons, I have been super nostalgic about my college friends. It’s probably because I found myself in the middle of a big ole group text at 6 o’clock in the AM, and by 9 my friend Katy had sent me the following picture of her at a Chi O Valentine’s dance, sporting an outfit that she wore with great intention and also pride.
It makes me so happy on so many different levels. There’s the bow, the polka dots, the lacy ankle socks, the red shoes with what looks to be just the slightest hint of a heel – it’s just too good. And then, if you look at her date / lifelong friend Charlie’s ankle area, it appears that he might have tight rolled those acid washed jeans in order to showcase his lace-up boots.
So the bottom line is that there is nothing about this picture that does not delight me.
Inevitably, though, this morning’s text convo with Katy turned sort of reflective and serious, and that is maybe the biggest blessing of deep friendships that span a whole lot of years: you can go from silly to serious in about four seconds flat, and then, if need be, you can go right back to silly without missing a beat.
All day long I thought about the girls that shaped so much of what I believe about friendship and kindness and sincerity and being FOR EACH OTHER (as opposed to being mired down in some silent, endless, pointless competition that no one will ever win). Maybe this is why I found myself a little more sentimental than usual on the Instagram tonight.
(You may have to click through to see the IG post if you’re reading this via email.)
(But you do whatever you feel is best. I am certainly not the boss of you.)
So, in the interest of celebrating friendship and the first week of , I’m doing a little giveaway. I’m giving away 10 books, but here’s the twist. I’ll draw for five winners who will get a signed copy of the book, and then each of those winners can pick one of their people – whether that person is a friend or a family member or both – and that special person will get a signed copy, too.
I’m only leaving this giveaway open until noon central time on Friday, January 23rd, and then I’ll draw for winners ASAP. I’ll mail the books just as soon as I have everyone’s addresses – hopefully by the first of next week.
By the way, if you’d like to earn a second entry in this giveaway, just follow me on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter, and then come back here and leave an additional comment that says “social media entry.” And if you’re already plugged in on one of the social media outlets, you can absolutely still use the additional social media entry. Fair is fair, after all.
Finally. If you’re not sure if you’d want to win the book because you’re not sure if you’d want to read it, you can for free American dollars. It’s like a little sampler platter, only unfortunately it will arrive on your computer without any queso or Buffalo wings.
Happy Giveaway, y’all!
This giveaway is now closed. I’ll notify winners via email later this afternoon!
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Thanks for doing this!
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Would LOVE a copy!!
Would love one!
Loved the first 20 pages!
Love this idea! Pick me!!
Would love to have a signed copy! No matter what, I still can’t wait to read it :)
Loved the first book; can’t wait to read this one!
Loved the first book. Would love to share this one with the same friend with whom i laughed through the first one!
Well sign me up!!
Social Media is all set!!! Thank you!!
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Would love to have this book.
Would love to win!
Loved the first book can’t wait to dig into this one :)
I already follow you on social media, and would still love to have this book☺ï¸
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I LOVED the book!
Pick Me, Pick Me!!
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i would love to win- thanks for the giveaway!
Graduated from college (Abilene Christian University) in 1988. The friendships I made there are still one of the greatest blessings in my life. We’ve seen each other through good times and bad. We’ve laughed until we couldn’t breathe. We’ve cried and prayed for each other. Getting together for our Annual Roomies Reunion in a couple of weeks. (We’ve done this every year since we graduated!) I plan on bringing 5 copies of your book for my people!
FYI- one of my roommate’s father was one of the men who started the Units stores. She had every possible piece in the entire line!
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Can’t wait for your book!
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Love your blog!
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Am sure hoping I am a winner! Love reading your blog and following on Instagram!
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Can’t wait to read your new book!
Oh, Sophie!!! I’d love a copy of your new book!! (I’m getting it whether I win today or not) ;)
Hugs from Iowa!!!!
Cannot wait to read this book!
I would LOVE to win a copy for me and a friend!
Fingers crossed…..
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I loved your first book and can’t wait to read this one! Would love to win!
Kim J
I loved reading your thoughts on old friends. It’s also a good reminder for me to be intentional in the lives of my own old friends :).
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Would LOVE to win. I know just the friend I would share with.
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Thanks for sharing–your perspective, your funny stories and your books!
I first heard you on a broadcast on Chris Fabry live a year or so ago. I loved hearing all your stories of family and soon bought your first book. I laughed out loud on many occasions because i think you were describing my family sometimes. I can’t wait to get your new book. You are a wonderful breath of fresh air. Blessings to you!
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Please pick me! I loved the first one and got it for my mother. Can’t wait to read this one!
That hootie background is hilarious too! Nothing more special than college friends! So thankful for mine! Can’t wait to read your new book! Come back to Starkville for another signing!
I’m back again with a “social media entry” this time.
Your pictures certainly brought back lots of memories.
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Can’t wait to read your book!
Ooh, ooh – pick me, pick me (& my Bestie!!!)!!!
Love looking at your old photos, thanks for sharing! I can’t wait to read your second book, I loved the first one! Blessings!
Love these flashback photos almost as much as i love the first 20 pages of your book. i’m a child of the 80’s also, and these pics bring back so many of my own memories. thanks for sharing and thanks for the chance to read the rest of your sweet writings.
Awesome!!! I would love a copy and I know just who I’d give the other copy to.
Can’t wait to read the book.
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Social media entry…I follow you on Twitter, which almost always leads me to your Instagram.
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Thanks Sophie.
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I can’t wait to read it!
Loved the first book…can’t wait to read this one!
YOLO!
I already follow you on FB and Instagram, too!
Pick me! My people (sister) love to read.
Love your writing!
Me, me!
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Good friends are the best!
Loved your first book!
Would love to read this book!
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I just started following you on Facebook and would love to win your new book.
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Ohhh, this is so fun! I know just who I’ll share with!
rockin’ it old school 🙅🙆 (heehee)
How exciting! I look forward to reading your new book and would love a copy for a friend! C
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PLease, please, please pick me. I want to read it and would love to share one with my daughter that is getting married :)
Love your writing!
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Loved the pics! Keep being the fun girl that you are.
I too am from a small MS town – part of my heart will always be there!! Love your writing!
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Would love to win your Book!
So happy you are a State fan also. Go Dawgs!