I’m not usually one to step much out of my comfort zone, but with the online community I’ve become a part of and LOVE, I’ve gained a little confidence. When a friend (@NikolSpencer) sent me a link and suggested that I sign up for a contest, I was a little nervous. I don’t do things like this, but then I thought – why not? I don’t have anything to lose and I get to cook, which I love to do. How fun!

So, I’m shooting off an application for the contest, we’ll see if I get picked, but I feel better even knowing I’m taking that first step. It’s opening up a new door for me and I have all of my Twitter and LookingGlassLane friends to thank. I feel stronger having a group of such wonderful women in my corner for whatever life brings me – you ladies are amazing, truly and I thank you all from the bottom of my heart for giving me some of my strength back.

UPDATE:The contestants were chosen at the end of June (sorry it took me so long to update this!) and I didn’t get picked, but best of luck to all those in the competition!

I’ve been inspired by the many awesome ladies I follow on Twitter(@modernsinglemom, @MissIve, @fleurdeleigh, @ZenMommy, @RiaSharon & @misscriss0830) and the blogosphere. I’m joining their newest adventure Looking Glass Lane and compiling my very own dossier. I’m not very good at self description, but I’m working on it. This is attempt #1 and I may have to come back to revise later, but here we go…

Dossier of a Domestic Darling(@jrporter to the twitterverse)

Looking Glass Powers:
Ability to call it like I see it – that’s just how I roll

Ability to stand behind my true passions in life and rally those who are passionate too

Dress-up Closet:
Knee high socks, dark wash jeans, must-have Fossil watch, comfy t-shirts, and every color flip-flop you can imagine

Disguise:
Little black dress and red Nine West heels – for when I really want to go incognito 😉

Go-To Gadget:
Canon PowerShot, iPhone and my PowerMac G4

Vice:
Rag Mags at the checkout stand

Magic Potion:
Leinie’s Berry Weiss in the summer and Malibu + Pineapple juice all year long – yummm!
And a bottle of Late Harvest Gewurztraminer
Venti Green Shaken Iced Tea Lemonade – sweetened (of course)

Battery Recharge Hub (other than Looking Glass Lane, of course):
My own backyard
Couch + Chick Flick + pint of Haagen Dazs Chocolate Peanut Butter ice cream
A pier looking over the bay in Seattle on a crisp clear morning, whole wheat apple muffin in one hand and a coffee in the other…

Bratty Spoilers:
A soak in a bubble filled jacuzzi tub
A massage and mani/pedi
Napping on a rainy afternoon with the one I love

Owner’s Manual:
When I find it I’ll let you know

Weapon:
Wooden spoon and a frying pan – I’ll wreak havoc on your kitchen!

Nemisis:
Words of hatred
Tears of pain

Secret Ambition:
Sexy Librarian – World Traveler