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A Green Wedding

So, who knows the “rabbit, rabbit” superstition? That you have to say “rabbit, rabbit” first thing when you wake up at the beginning of every month. I forgot to say it this morning – but I think I should get a free pass. Here’s why, I was working on the set of Biggest Loser until 1:15am this morning. Got home at 2am, went to sleep, and woke up at 6am to get to Days. So, when was I supposed to say it? Right at midnight??? But I thought it was supposed to be a first thing when you woke up thing... and all the ‘talking’ I’d done the night before, but after midnight would nullify any good charms stemming from the phrase. And really, where does this superstition come from anyway?? I mean, here I am a grown adult, admittedly operating on >4 hours sleep, and I’m dwelling on the proper protocol for a superstition involving a rabbit the first of every month.

Happy May everyone!! I hope you all are having an awesome spring. I am! Days is going so great right now – the story I so fun and crazy. Bryan, James and I shot some awesome scenes this morning, they are both such good actors. It’s so great to see them face off. I can’t wait to see what the reaction is to the next couple weeks of story – the “Green” wedding, etc. (for a list of vendors who helped contribute check out the Days site - Tacori provided the jewelry!) We learned so much about hosting an eco-friendly wedding or party from this storyline. I am definitely planning to use some of the techniques in my parties in the future!
Isn't it funny that Sami planned a Green Wedding because she's superstitious? I think that's so in character for her! I love all Sami's crazy superstitions... obviously, I am a bit superstitious myself! *sheepish*. Some things are just habitual, but seriously, whenever Dave or I are in the car together, we never say "oh good, there's no traffic!" because then if we do hit traffic we will automatically blame the person who jinxed it, even though that is completely unreasonable.

I just started working on Biggest Loser last week. It’s so exciting and fun to do such a different type show than what I’m used to. And as a big fan of reality shows, and certainly BL in general, I am already in love with my new job. The contestants are AWESOME! You’ll love them!!! The premiere episode was so incredibly exciting and emotional, I really think you’ll all love it. I know I do. Some of the contestants are Days’ fans so, I’ve been telling them what’s happening on the show right now. Ha – I even gave a few spoilers because they don’t have access to tv etc. I’ve also been giving updates on Idol voting and some of the other shows. Lol… I’m an excellent recapper. Maybe from learning from all the excellent Days recaps that I’ve read online??

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Hi Alison!

This may be nerdy coming from a 38 year old, but I am a very big Days fan! 28 years and counting!

My fiancé and I are getting married on 8/30 in Fiji! I saw on the 4/30 episode of Days that "Lucas" presented you with a "Green" diamond ring. In that segment, you mentioned the name of the jeweler. Could you please let me know of it again? I'm sure it was an actual "real life" jeweler and I think we would like to possibly purchase our wedding bands from them.

Thank you, God Bless and keep us guessing!

It was by Tacori. That is one gorgeous ring!

Hi Alison!
I love the idea about the "Green Wedding". Maybe you can help me figure out how to incorporate this into my business. I'm a travel agent that is just reinventing herself (Sami would know what that's like, lol) . I'm wondering if there is a way to keep my agency "green". Any suggestions would really help. Thanks! And may all your baking be sweet.
-K

Hi Alison,
I am 17 and love watching you play Sami. I can't wait to see you on the Biggest Loser!

your the best, Christine

There are green cleaning products sold by Shaklee.com. My friend saw it on Oprah and ordered the specially priced kit for Oprah views. She's gotten some of it already and loves it. She especially loves the window cleaner because you only put a couple of drops in a spray bottle so it lasts forever. And she says it doesn't streak! I'm thinking of getting some myself because the traditional cleaning products are so bad for everybody including pets. And let's face it...they don't work that well either. I hope this helps everybody to start being more "green."

Loved watching you guys spray down James and Lauren with the fire extinguisher today...such terrific scenes for you all right now! I'm dying to see the green wedding and find out what "EJ" is planning. Thanks for keeping us all in the loop with your blog...your fans all appreciate it! :)

alison,
love you every more each year! your character is awesome and lucas is the perfect match for crazy you.
Angelisa

I love "Sami's" hair styles and I wish her and "Lucas" the best. As for "EJ" he needs to BACK OFF

hey Alison i love you as sami and am dying to see the wedding! i also just love your hair it is always cutely styled. questin: how is it that one moment you have these cute bangs and the next moment they are gone and you have a sweep? whats going on?!? lol have a great may even though you did not say "rabbit rabbit"

I love you as Sami on days.Even on an evil day you can't help bit like sami. I hope she finally gets married for once, instead of the wedding getting interupted and the groom leaving her. Being on a soap oprah would be alot of fun. I wish you the best.

hey ali,
my name is ali too! i love your show, i watch it almost evryday when im at home. recently i have been at home more than i would like. i am struggling with some issues right now, but your show is always on to distract me! I live in Boston and i am in the middle of dinals at the Art Institute of Boston...anyway, i wish that sammie would just tell Lucas the truth! haha, i bet you feel the same way. Wouldnt that take sare of all the stress in thier lives? Well hopefully things work out with them (i feel like such a dork for saing that)!. so i am glad things are well with you, and i thought you handled your little 'slip' on the runway very well. ps- can i get a signed photo of you? my adress is:
Alison Reiff
30 Surfside Rd. #8
Lynn, MA, 01902

I have been watching Days since I was in high school in the 80's and I think that you do a wonderful job. I think that Sami should breastfeed her baby. How much more natural can you get than using your breasts for what mother nature intended them to be used for...

I have to say I love sami and lucas together. I am hopping the storyline
with you to goes full force ahaid and you get married. kick EJ to the curb.

I can't BELIEVE that you are doing the biggest loser! you look great! I like your shape! Guys love the curves in the right places:> I would love to meet you someday! I have been watching Days since I was 6 years old AND I am now 27!!! I have always wanted to go visit the set! I would love to be an actress but I don't think I have the stamina! I know you are married but do you have any children? This is such a nice thing for you to do! So we can all talk to you! Thanks from all your fans especially this one! :> (I think EJ is freaking HOT) I bet you hate having to kiss 2 very beautiful men!

Dear Ali,
I absolutely love Days! I have been a true fan since I watched it with my Granny when I was 4 and 5 years old. I am now 31. How sad... :p I think you are the best character on the show right now. Sami has a little mean streak in her which makes her interesting and more human than the rest. Lucus should be a little bolder to match Sami's charisma, don't you think? I wish you the best of luck in the Biggest Loser. I am 5 '4 and have yo yo' ed from 284 pounds to 155 pounds to 260 pounds in the past 2 years. I wish I had the will power and stamina and self esteem you (and Sami!) portray. I also would love to have a signed photo of you to hang on my office wall. I work in a welfare office. Sometimes helping others is all that keeps me going. My clients would love it!

Vicki Mckenzie
PO Box 456
Inez, KY 41224

Hello I am a big fan of DAYS OF OUR LIVES and like the cute couples on the show.But i am happy that Sami and Lucas finally got married this timeGod Bless

Hey Ali,
I have to share this cuz it's crazy! My name is Ally (Allyson) and my husband's name is Brian (like Bryan/Lucas) and our oldest son's name is Ben. I was always expected to clean my plate and have joined LA Weight Loss to take off all those "clean your plate pounds". Just thought the coincidences were crazy. Ya know

Hi Sami! I am a huge fan of Lumi and am so excited to finally see Lucus and Sami get married, I have been waiting along time for that to happen. I'm real excited about the geen wedding. Good luck! Remember the 10th time is a charm and you deserve it.

Sami,
I just wanted to let you know how much I want you to finally be happy with
Lucas. And please let this baby be Lucas's!!!! You deserve it!!! I've been
your fan for over 20 years!!! Love you and everyone on Days!

Hey Alison, could you possible tell me the name of the song that played during the wedding reception, during the flashback scenes. I LOVED IT!!! I need to download it to my IPOD. Your an amazing actress, I LOVE your work.

Donna
London, Ontario, Canada

In our family, on the first of each month, we say "Pinch, punch, first of the month and white rabbits!" I have NO idea where it came from, and I thought we were the only ones who mentioned rabbits on the first of the month. Last week, on the first of May, my 9 year old grandson woke his mother up at 6:00 in the morning saying this to her because he wanted to be the first one in the house to say it! LOL!!
Kittin

Hi Ali!

I'm hoping this isn't a double post - my web browser jammed up on me, so reposting. Delete any copies if you like. But I looked up the definition of the rabbit rabbit superstition for you.

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

“Rabbit rabbit” is a common superstition, held particularly among children. The most common modern version states that a person should say “rabbit, rabbit” upon waking on the first day of each new month, and on doing so will receive good luck for the remainder of that month.


Origins and history
The exact origin of the superstition is certainly unknown, though it has appeared in print at least as early as 1420 in England, where it is most commonly said to have originated, though some reports place its origins even earlier, into the 1200s. Today it has spread to most of the English-speaking countries of the world, although like all folklore, determining its exact area of distribution is difficult. The superstition is related to the broader belief in the rabbit or hare being a “lucky” animal, as exhibited in the practice of carrying a rabbit's foot for luck.

Some have also believed it is representing a jumping into the future and moving ahead with life and happiness.

Having a blast watching the Lumi scenes. Been a fan of Days since I was 13 years old. I am now 32 years old. I have in a sense, grown up with "Sami" - outside of those couple of years that she was a toddler. :) LOL. God Bless.

i have never heard of the saying rabbit rabbit until i just read your blog....but i do want to say that the green wedding is different and very unique

Alison I must say i love your character on Days of Our Lives. My husband and I got married back in Sept of 2006 and are now talking about having a baby to make our family complete. I must say when Sami and Lucas got married i was no good, as soon as that music started i was a little cry baby. It made me think of my wedding and just how happy that day was for me. Sami and Lucas are meant to be together and i'm soooo glad they are married and can be a family now too. It must be nice to have such a handsome tv husband, Brian's a cutie and he seems like he'd be a sweetheart. As for "EJ Wells" yeah he's cute too but the whole "planting the DiMera seed" in Sami, you have no idea how bad I wanted to put my hands through my t.v everytime i seen him after that episode lol. But yeah, it's only a tv show right? Isn't it crazy how cought up you get in these things? Again, you are great and thanks for keeping a blog so your fans can get the scoop on everything thats going on in the world of Alison.

Hi Allison,

I want to Thank You from the bottom of my Heart... Do keep up with your wonderful Sammy personality. You keeep the show alive

So Many families have Asthma and Allergies, and other Health related issues. Many times it is all related to our Cleaning Products. Yes our cleaning products that can kill out Precious Children. I have gone green for the last 3 years, when I learned that my automatic dishwashing detergent could of harmed or even killed my granddaughter. After doing some investigating I decided to get rid of all of my bath, body, makeup, cleaning, laundry, perfume. (AND GO GREEN) As a result I no longer take any allergy or asthma medication. I was chemical sensitive. I even thought I would have a green garden this year as I haven't put any chemicals down for the last 4 years in my garden. (But I have heard the seeds are chemically inhanced. I am not sure if that is true. But it goes to make sense). Here is a lengthly post but here is great information on Formaldehyde.

Formaldehyde
is a highly toxic substance. It is a known cancer-causing agent. It damages the neurological connectors in the body. It is an irritant to the eyes, nose, throat and lungs and may cause:

Skin reactions
Ear infections
Headaches
Depression
Asthma
Joint pain
Dizziness
Mental confusion
Nausea
Disorientation
Phlebitis
Fatigue
Vomiting
Sleep disturbances
Laryngitis

One in five people are sensitive to formaldehyde. Formaldehyde is commonly found in:
Drugs
Mouthwash
Hairspray
Cosmetics
Cleaning products
Perfumes
Waxes
Hair setting lotions
Shampoo
Air fresheners
Fungicides
Fingernail polish
Floor polishes
Dry eaning solvents
Toothpaste
Laundry spray starch
Antiperspirants
Just to name a few

DO YOU STILL WANT TO USE PRODUCTS IN YOUR HOME THAT CONTAIN FORMALDEHYDE?

Due to the increase in toxic buildup in our bodies, including the toxic buildup of formaldehyde, dead bodies are not decomposing as fast as they used to.

Bodies now start to decompose within 7 to 10 days after death.
During the Vietnam War, Vietnamese bodies started to decompose within 24 to 48 hours.
However, Americans didn't start to decompose for 4 to 5 days.
Twice as much formaldehyde was needed to embalm a person 20 years ago as compared
To today.


How many of these names would you have recognized as formaldehyde?
Formalin
Methanal
Methyl Aldehyde
Methylene Oxide
Oxmthylene
Bfv*
Fannoform*
Formol*
Fyde*
Karsan*
Methaldehyde
Formalith*
Methylene Glycol
Ivalon*
Oxomethane
Formalin 40
Formalin
Formic Aldehyde
Hoch
Paraform
Lysoform*
Morbocid
Trioxane
Polyoxmethylene
* denotes trade name

The following products are just a few that are so toxic that they should be disposed of in a toxic waste dump
[Source: Water Pollution Control Federation]:
Floor care products
Furniture polish
Window cleaners
Bug spray
Nail polish remover

Warning labels on containers refer only to toxic hazards from ingestion. However, only 10% of health problems from chemicals are caused by ingestion; 90% are caused by the inhalation of vapors and absorption of particles.

Government regulations require that only the most EXTREMELY toxic substances must contain a warning label. Labels that say the following should be removed from your house immediately:

"Do not induce vomiting"
"Corrosive - rinse from skin immediately"
"Harmful or fatal if swallowed"
"Call physician immediately"
"Warning!" (may mean that as little as 1 teaspoon of product can harm or kill adult)
"Danger!" (means that as little as drops can harm or kill an adult)

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I'm so glad you are hosting The Biggest Loser! I amdefinitely going to be watching that show this summer. You are one of my favorites!

I think you doing a great job. I love the new Sami i was really glad that u finally got married to lucas i cant wait until the next day i have been watching days since i can remember your are doing a great job!

hey Alison Sweeney do not married EJ you will not be happy with him you should stay with Lucas he really love you and you are good together kelly

i think it is sad about john, but john would be happy if you stay married to Lucas i think you do a good job on the showe, iam glad you finally got married, do not married EJ i EJ had somethink to do about john, from kelly

I LOVE DAYS OF OUR LIVES I WATCH DAYS EVERYDAY WITH MY HUSBAND AND I HAVE A 6MO OLD BABY.KILLING DRAKE AKA JOHN BLACK WAS SAD BROUGHT TEARS TO MY EYES.HE WILL BE MISSED!

I like the idea of a green wedding it was so beautiful!

ALI, i've watched days since 1985 and congrat to days on 40 years in daytime TV. I HAVE A 6MO OLD son and I LOVE HIM W/ ALL MY HEART.Parenting is fun he is crawling now.I watch DAYS everyday with my husband. gme from SOUTH CAROLINA

hey Alison Sweeney do not married EJ you will not be happy with him you should stay with Lucas he really love you and you, Iam happy you have both babys

i think it is sad about john, but john would be happy if you stay married to Lucas i think you do a good job on the showe, iam glad you finally got married, do not married EJ i EJ had somethink to do about john, but i don't think John would you want to married EJ do not married him stay married to Lucas kelly

hey alison i love you u are a great actor i like lucas but not as much as ej i hope you and ej get married and u forget about lucas

hi sami i am 20 years old and i have been washing the show since i was 3 i washed with my mom you are a great acoter so is bryan i also like the new guy james scott hes sooooooo hottt i hope you and him get married and the babbies are his

yaaa sam

I think you should stay Married to Lucas, EJ is not going to make you happy at all. i think you and Lucas and the babys should have a good life together

luv days of our lives,sammy should save john her father and marry lucas and have a big weeding.

I think now EJ is falling in love with you, and he been there for you, Lucas is miss so much of his child, you should stay Married to EJ Sammy

Hi Allison, I have been watching and have been a fan of Days since I was 10 so that makes it.... 27 years and still counting. I have grown to love Sami over the years and I'm enjoying the storyline with EJ and Lucas. I'm glad to see Bryan back, but I really like Sami with EJ. I think that EJ is the Sami's soul mate and the chemistry between you and James is incredible!!! Keep up the amazing work! p.s. Do you guys (the cast), ever come to Montreal, Canada?

You and EJ are soo great together! The chemistry is awesome. You are such a great actress and sami is the best character on daytime tv. I'm really rooting for you and EJ to stay together! What a great couple.

you and EJ all the way, go get him

Hi Alison i have been watching and you been a fan of days i have grwon to love Sami over the years, I"M enjoying the storyline with EJ and Iam very happy Bryan is Back, i think Sami and EJ are great together, you and James are both great Alison do you think Sami and EJ would get back together, you both are great, do you come to WoodStock Nb, in Canada i hope to see more of you and James,

I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU AND HUSBAND YOUR BABY GIRL, I MISS YOU ON THE SHOW I WATCH YOU AND THE OTHER CAST MEMBERS I LOVE DAYS IT IS JUST A GOOD SHOW . THANK YOU YOU ARE GREAT .

Hi Allison I am a huge days fan Sami makes the show and is my most fav character I think you are an incredible actress and have enjoyed watching you with all your men Austin Franco Brandon Lucas EJ and now Rafe I don't like you with Lucas he doesn't seem right for you I truly thought you and EJ were soul mates but I really love you and Rafe together I hope they keep you with Rafe the chemistry between your characters is amazing thank you for being Sami and making our Day's

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