It is now 12:04 am on Monday morning in Atlanta. Contest is closed. Thank you all for your entries. I will start going through them in the afternoon after chemo.
Really, thanks for so many laughs. You made my weekend.
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First things first, that is not a song title.
Today, I am holding a contest for all my readers. At the suggestion of my friend Sooze, I am opening up the comments section for you to name my wig. I figure that he/she/it will be a member of the family for at least the next year, and should have it’s own identity. Of course, I hope you will play…don’t worry about being irreverent. I’m here sharing my journey to have fun and to live life fully…and a lot of time that means laughing at things that you might think are off-limits. Laugh with me, please.
A few pictures of me wearing it for inspiration:
A few rules:
1. The name must be something appropriate for me to use in front of my kids. If it’s a double entendre, that’s fine, but don’t make it something obscene, please.
2. If two or more people suggest the same name, the person who submitted it first will be credited with the name. If that name wins, then the first person who submitted it will get the prize.
3. Entries are open to anyone, whether I know you personally or not.
3. Comments will be open until Sunday at midnight (east-coast time). I have too many friends who will not be online during Shabbat, and I want to include them too.
4. Only one entry per person, please. And only one name in each entry too.
Winner will be chosen by my boys after I down-select the top 3, and will be announced sometime on Tuesday when I get my bearings after chemo #4 (2/3s done on Monday, yay!).
A $25 gift certificate to Target will be sent to the person who submits the winning name. Make sure that you include your email address so that I can contact you for your mailing address if I don’t already have it.
Finally, just so we’re perfectly clear, Target is NOT providing any kind of sponsorship of this contest. This is something that I am doing on my own, and because I want to thank you all for laughing with me as I navigate this crazy cancer path.
Polly Wade said,
December 18, 2009 at 1:12 pm
My entry? Harry. Simple with a sense of whimsy.
Sooze said,
December 18, 2009 at 1:38 pm
Queen Latifur?
Joneva Nicholson said,
December 18, 2009 at 1:39 pm
Giselle ~
Audrey said,
December 18, 2009 at 2:12 pm
My vote is “Stella”. Not sure why. I think the wig is very sassy, but I didn’t want to refer to it as Sassy by name. Stella came to me next. So there you have it. I hope you like it
Natasha said,
December 18, 2009 at 2:24 pm
It’s haute! So, in that vain, I’m going for Paris. And by Paris, I mean the city; sophisticated, classy, marvelous!
Natasha said,
December 18, 2009 at 2:25 pm
oops, I meant “In that vein” Sorry!
alyson Pollack said,
December 18, 2009 at 5:04 pm
I think you look stunning My name for you would be after the girl on my Soap opera. How about Chloe …. You look you could have lots of fun with that name!!
sarahfeather said,
December 19, 2009 at 1:30 pm
Hmmmm… names are very important. I had a friend in HS who named her purse “Susie”, but that’s too girl-next-door for your lid. The first name that popped into my head was “Raquel”, although whether that’s because of Ms. Welch’s extensive collection of headwear I’m not sure… it’s certainly more exotic than “Susie”.
-the carcinista
Lori said,
December 19, 2009 at 3:06 pm
You look great!
How about “Orleans”- a survivor!
Patty Ogden said,
December 19, 2009 at 3:58 pm
волосы is “hair” in Russian….your family has Russian roots…..the nickname for your wig could be “Bojio” (I guess 3 syllables like “bow gee oh!”) What a darling idea for a contest name!
Amy said,
December 19, 2009 at 8:30 pm
Lola von Flipstein (Lola for short)
Your wig is way adorable and Lola wears all sorts of funky wigs on Hannah Montana!
Dana said,
December 19, 2009 at 11:13 pm
Heda…Head Hair
Mom said,
December 19, 2009 at 11:18 pm
Aunt Paula submits STUNNING, but I think…actually, several came to mind…Bingo, (no one will understand this one) or Hairy (a takeoff on Harry), or Harmony, and since I’m me, I’m entering more then one.
I love you more,
Mom
Dad said,
December 20, 2009 at 5:31 am
Well, my very first thought was Bingo too…for a lot of reasons…but I am going with Schmatta. The literal translation means rag but its colloquial use in clothing use means something comfortable and easy to wear…like an old friend…which is what the wiggy is going to become.
I love you…..Dad
Zenny said,
December 20, 2009 at 10:20 am
Hmmm. Who is your ideal cabana boy? I think you should name it after him, but since I can’t remember that I’ll make another suggestion and call it my official entry. How about Sweetums. I believe that’s the name of the big hairy muppet from The Muppet movie. More info here: http://muppet.wikia.com/wiki/Sweetums
No, I don’t expect to win with my suggestion, but I hope it at least makes you smile.
Dana Pasternack said,
December 20, 2009 at 10:30 am
Tried to come up with a female name to represent optimism. How about Hope or Faith?
DeeDee said,
December 20, 2009 at 1:07 pm
I just looked at the pictures and thought, “She looks lovely.” You really do! So I came up with “Lovey” for your wig name. I’m not sure if your kids had “lovies” as babies, but your wig can be your lovey.
Lala said,
December 20, 2009 at 1:49 pm
what? no one has suggested hairceptin?
love you beens. xoxox
Kerri Mathis said,
December 20, 2009 at 2:28 pm
I’m going to suggest Beauty b/c you look absolutely beautiful – with or without it actually!
Buzzy said,
December 20, 2009 at 4:53 pm
I say Farrah. Your wig is legendary and I would like a poster of you in a bathing suit.
Love you!
Mom said,
December 20, 2009 at 9:45 pm
what reponses….great
Kara said,
December 20, 2009 at 10:04 pm
Milli. I LOVE your wig, and when I heard you were having a name that wig contest, the first name that popped in my head was Milli. Your wig is like your hat. And a hat maker is a milliner. Therefore- Milli!!
I hope you love your “hat” as much as we all seem to!
Love you,
Kara