"It's the MOST wonderful time of the year..." Sing it with me now!
Many of you I'm sure have a ton of old family traditions like decorating the tree together while listening to Christmas music and reminiscing of years past. Which, sure, I do too, but this list is of the contemporary traditions I have and plan to share with you.
1. Every year I try to find some sort of different variation of wrapping paper that says "Ho Ho Ho" and then find it hard not to giggle when I strategically wrap my sister's gift in it. haha Not that she's a "ho", but its just funny to see if she notices.
2. Fried turkey. There is no other kind of turkey to eat on Christmas day.
3. One gift is to be opened on Christmas eve - and its always always ALWAYS pajamas to wear that night. Well, once it was a fish tank that my parents got for me and Charlotte, but thats another story.
4. Said pajamas must always have somewhere that says: Naughty or Nice.
5. Starting when I was in 9th grade, I woke up before everyone else in my house - showered, did my hair and touched up with a little makeup, threw my pajamas back on from the night before and was ready to roll as if I just out of bed. lol And yes, last year I woke up at 6am and since everyone else was still sleeping - I showered and got ready.
6. Most people love traditional Christmas songs, "Oh Holy Night", etc. and while I LOVE all Christmas music - here are the songs that are my Christmas jams:
- N'Sync's "Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays"
- Mariah Carey - "All I want for Christmas is you!"
- Wham's "Last Christmas"
- Dolly Parton's "Hard Candy Christmas"
7. During Christmas day after you've eaten the feast - try to find out something about a family member you didn't previously know. For instance, last year I found out that my mother-in-law never knew George Michael was gay! (see above, Wham! reference)
8. Shopping during this time of year is a joy too, isn't it? All the crazies out and about, in such a hurry to pick up Hickory Farms baskets and bath and body works lotions that they nearly side swipe you in the parking lot. This is why I do almost ALL of my shopping from online and random catalogs. I swear I get the weirdest catalogs in the mail. Uncommon Goods, A Touch of Class, Body Central, Things you never knew Existed!, Victoria's Secret, LL Bean, Home Decorators, Lakeside Collections and ABC distributing. With the exception of A Touch of Class, I actually recommend these catalogs.
9. I always give a calender to someone for a Christmas gift.
10. You must watch a classic Christmas movie every year. I love Christmas movies, but my absolute ones I must watch each year usually fall on the Family Channel or Lifetime. I do heart National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation.
I will update more later! I have been working on quite a few blogs, but haven't posted them. :)
Friday, December 18, 2009
Monday, October 12, 2009
Wedding Wisdom from a Bride
Well, after months of planning and hours of getting things together, Adam and I are officially and finally married. Mr. & Mrs. Jones, has a nice ring to it! :) After some short contemplation, I have a few words of advice for upcoming weddings that I learned from ours. If you're getting married... hopefully it will help and if you're already married, just nod your head in agreement b/c you know its true!
1. Undercover Cops are always a good idea, whether you have a crazy mother who may or may not show up, or if just for the reason that some random guy shows up during the ceremony and tries to walk his dog through the area. "Sir, we are not asking you to leave, we are telling you." SOO classic and worth every penny!
2. When picking our your bridesmaid's shoes, make sure they are cute, functional and wearable. Who cares if they are 5 inches tall, made by Penthouse and your bridemaids sink in the ground? they'll end up barefoot by the end of the evening anyway.
3. Bug spray, bug spray, bug spray. (Bonus if your Groom likes the scent better than perfume, like mine did!)
4. When possible, rescue your awesome photographer from drunken single men who all think she's hot and want to hit on her. She's there to work and have fun, not to take care of drunken wedding crashers. Also? If she's basically pointing to you and fanning you over, that really means she needs your help during said situation. Bonus points if your bring her a drink after all that!
5. Play Vanilla Ice. Apparently, this brings out the inner dancer in all of your guests. (Kudos to Andy for making this one of the most memorable and greatest moments of our wedding reception!)
6. Hide cupcakes from the 2 year old ring bearer. AND? Don't let the dj show continuous photos of cupcakes on slide show b/c ringbearer will want cupcakes all night!
7. When your sister-in-law hands you a tiny dvd of your ceremony, don't think it would be a "cute" idea to put it in the limo's dvd player on the way to the hotel b/c it WILL get stuck and you WILL spend the next hour of your life trying to get the thing out! Long story short, dvd may never be recovered.
8. Let your groom's cousin videotape the entire ceremony... it will be funny later when you're watching and you hear his commentary. I guess Eric forgot there was sound on the video as well. haha
9. And last, but certainly not least, enjoy the day b/c tomorrow it will all be over!! :)
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Unwritten Rules of the South, according to a "Belle"
It has occurred to me this summer that there aren't too many folks from Charleston these days. In fact, most of the people I meet on a daily basis at work or elsewhere are from somewhere up north and on occasion, Florida. I pride myself that my family is from Charleston; I was born and raised here (with a minor move to Walterboro in between). Even if you don't ask people where they are from, you instantly know by the way they carry themselves and act in different scenarios. There are certain rules in the South, unwritten rules that separate those who move to the South and those who were raised here.
For example, last summer Adam and I attended a Hootie & the Blowfish concert that was sold out. We had incredible seats, but unfortunately our seated neighbors were yelling profanity, had gelled hair, the men were wearing thick gold necklaces; the women they were with were dressed for the "club", neckline down to there, hemline up to here. I instantly knew they were not from around here.
As a Southern Belle myself, I know most of the rules that aren't said, but should be known. Being southern isn't ALL about drinking sweet tea, but Lord knows it doesn't hurt! Hell, half of the stuff down here is "sweet tea" flavored, we've dedicated a vodka to it and I'm pretty sure if some people could get it intravenously, they would.
Southern women are a different breed. We are taught at a very young age that you do NOT leave the house without making sure your hair looks good, makeup is touched up - including lipstick, and for Pete's sake put your pearls on if your outfit calls for it! Don't wear white shoes after Labor Day (I don't care WHO says its ok, it is not). Your nails should be neatly manicured and classic. Southern women should command respect from all men, doors will be opened, dinner checks will be paid, and don't expect a southern belle to call you...a man should call her first.
These are all the rules we already know... they've been instilled in us since we were born. But what about a modern day Belle? We have to put up with this new stuff in the internet age.
- It is unacceptable for a man to text message you to ask you out, he should call you.
- Furthermore, no one should be calling your home before 9am or after 9pm, it is completely inappropriate (unless of course, there is an emergency or a time zone difference). Anyone calling you after midnight isn't someone you should be responding with.
- Emails?! No. What happened to hand written thank you letters, snail mail and care packages?
- And what is with women letting their children dress like they are 25 years old?! I literally saw a girl in the mall with her mother begging to get these little high-heeled booties and she was wearing a *gasp* shirt that showed her belly! I'm not saying put them in a "romper" that my mother forced me to wear, but a little skirt and cute top will work just fine!
I'm not saying there is anything wrong with being from the North. I love the NY Yankees more than I can say and I WILL make it to New York one day to visit. It does sadden me, however, that things are starting to shift and change in our culture. Gone are the days where mothers give their daughters a copy of "Are you there God, its Me Margaret?" by Judy Blume to explain the "birds and the bees" (ps, this is a topic I need to go into further, but on a different blog. my mom actually DID buy me this to explain what getting a "cycle" was all about).
Everyone is in a rush now to get everywhere, when we used to take our time. My neighbors don't take pride in their lawns, women allow men to booty call them at all hours of the night, kids don't run around catching fireflies in jars and people don't sit on their front porches anymore. It saddens me.
Ok, I'm done. If you need more advice, watch the movie, "Shag".
For example, last summer Adam and I attended a Hootie & the Blowfish concert that was sold out. We had incredible seats, but unfortunately our seated neighbors were yelling profanity, had gelled hair, the men were wearing thick gold necklaces; the women they were with were dressed for the "club", neckline down to there, hemline up to here. I instantly knew they were not from around here.
As a Southern Belle myself, I know most of the rules that aren't said, but should be known. Being southern isn't ALL about drinking sweet tea, but Lord knows it doesn't hurt! Hell, half of the stuff down here is "sweet tea" flavored, we've dedicated a vodka to it and I'm pretty sure if some people could get it intravenously, they would.
Southern women are a different breed. We are taught at a very young age that you do NOT leave the house without making sure your hair looks good, makeup is touched up - including lipstick, and for Pete's sake put your pearls on if your outfit calls for it! Don't wear white shoes after Labor Day (I don't care WHO says its ok, it is not). Your nails should be neatly manicured and classic. Southern women should command respect from all men, doors will be opened, dinner checks will be paid, and don't expect a southern belle to call you...a man should call her first.
These are all the rules we already know... they've been instilled in us since we were born. But what about a modern day Belle? We have to put up with this new stuff in the internet age.
- It is unacceptable for a man to text message you to ask you out, he should call you.
- Furthermore, no one should be calling your home before 9am or after 9pm, it is completely inappropriate (unless of course, there is an emergency or a time zone difference). Anyone calling you after midnight isn't someone you should be responding with.
- Emails?! No. What happened to hand written thank you letters, snail mail and care packages?
- And what is with women letting their children dress like they are 25 years old?! I literally saw a girl in the mall with her mother begging to get these little high-heeled booties and she was wearing a *gasp* shirt that showed her belly! I'm not saying put them in a "romper" that my mother forced me to wear, but a little skirt and cute top will work just fine!
I'm not saying there is anything wrong with being from the North. I love the NY Yankees more than I can say and I WILL make it to New York one day to visit. It does sadden me, however, that things are starting to shift and change in our culture. Gone are the days where mothers give their daughters a copy of "Are you there God, its Me Margaret?" by Judy Blume to explain the "birds and the bees" (ps, this is a topic I need to go into further, but on a different blog. my mom actually DID buy me this to explain what getting a "cycle" was all about).
Everyone is in a rush now to get everywhere, when we used to take our time. My neighbors don't take pride in their lawns, women allow men to booty call them at all hours of the night, kids don't run around catching fireflies in jars and people don't sit on their front porches anymore. It saddens me.
Ok, I'm done. If you need more advice, watch the movie, "Shag".
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Things I Heart, and things I don't.
I Heart: Adam, my Family, God, Beau. Watermelon on a hot summer's day, anything Matchbox Twenty or Rob Thomas, the color pink (hot, baby or otherwise), beach music, candles that smell like buttercream, large floppy hats, any holiday, sugar cookies, getting mail/packages, "You've Got Mail", sunlight in the morning waking me up, America's Next Top Model marathons, flying, dancing around the house, singing, the feel of velvet, a good pair of broken in jeans, going to the movies, dressing up, taking pictures, the smell of bacon, any breakfast food and a good cup of coffee, Charleston, sushi, Boone, a sense of accomplishment, friends you can count on, stationary, anything monogrammed, crab legs (or anything dipped in butter), shopping and fashion, a clean house, purses and shoes, spray tan, the smell of banana boat sunscreen, Appalachian State University, silly jokes, reading a good book all day long, homemade mix cds, watching the sunset on Mallory Square in Key West, short road trips with Adam, lazy Sundays, and of course, writing!
Things I don't heart: toilets that flush automatically (I'll flush when I'm good and ready, thank you!), Crohn's Disease, rude people, friends you can't count on, ever!, hard rap, marching band music, and heavy metal, spiders/snakes, brides who turn crazy...or their mom's who make me want to scream, eating at a high priced restaurant that ends up having crappy food, having to take 12 pills a day for the rest of my life, the smell of clean linen room spray, telemarketers, Kristen Dunst, thunderstorms, chipped nail polish, flat hair, the sound of Styrofoam being scrapped by a spoon, cantelope, people who smack their food, sunburns, long car rides over 5 hours, when people say, "alls I gotta do", Atlanta, driving downtown Charleston, tequila, scary movies, chainsaws, jelly fish, tomatoes, selfish & immature people, bad customer service.
Monday, July 20, 2009
Naked Baby strikes again
Dear Neighbor,
I am truly concerned about your naked baby. I thought this was just a phase he was going through, so I've tolerated it, but it has been two years. I just walked outside after my dog was howling in defense over your 3 year old naked baby spraying him with a water hose. I have just a few suggestions for your toddler's exposed play time:
1. Please dress your naked baby. A shirt, some shoes, perhaps some pants would be appropriate when venturing outside.
2. Please teach your naked baby not to spray my dog with a water hose while he's washing your vehicle. Yes, you read that correctly, he's washing the car.
3. I'm also quite concerned that your naked baby is left unattended while playing with said water hose and car.
4. I'm sure you might need to be concerned that your naked baby is now sprawling up the side of your Chevy Impala, a la Tawny Kitaen. Naked Baby boy may have a budding career to model for Details magazine later on in life.
5. Naked baby has grown tired of just playing with the water hose and his make-shift slip-n-slide and has dutifully gotten on his mini Jeep, with hose and is riding around, virtually creating a rotating geyser in the yard.
6. You may also want to warn naked baby that if he sprays ME with the hose again, that spankings happen in the Jones house.
As I sit here, soaking wet from the direct hit I took from naked baby's water hose spray gun, I notice that you have made it outside in all of your white trash glory to tend to the little tyke. Your screaming at him really helps to uphold your classiness as a neighbor, the cigarette in one hand and coffee in the other, while you're still wearing your Spongebob Squarepants pj bottoms also helps.
So in conclusion, please dress your naked baby and keep him from harming himself and others with such devices as water hoses, automobiles, rocks, mini jeeps, grills, and porch furniture.
Thank you.
yours truly,
your disgusted neighbor
I am truly concerned about your naked baby. I thought this was just a phase he was going through, so I've tolerated it, but it has been two years. I just walked outside after my dog was howling in defense over your 3 year old naked baby spraying him with a water hose. I have just a few suggestions for your toddler's exposed play time:
1. Please dress your naked baby. A shirt, some shoes, perhaps some pants would be appropriate when venturing outside.
2. Please teach your naked baby not to spray my dog with a water hose while he's washing your vehicle. Yes, you read that correctly, he's washing the car.
3. I'm also quite concerned that your naked baby is left unattended while playing with said water hose and car.
4. I'm sure you might need to be concerned that your naked baby is now sprawling up the side of your Chevy Impala, a la Tawny Kitaen. Naked Baby boy may have a budding career to model for Details magazine later on in life.
5. Naked baby has grown tired of just playing with the water hose and his make-shift slip-n-slide and has dutifully gotten on his mini Jeep, with hose and is riding around, virtually creating a rotating geyser in the yard.
6. You may also want to warn naked baby that if he sprays ME with the hose again, that spankings happen in the Jones house.
As I sit here, soaking wet from the direct hit I took from naked baby's water hose spray gun, I notice that you have made it outside in all of your white trash glory to tend to the little tyke. Your screaming at him really helps to uphold your classiness as a neighbor, the cigarette in one hand and coffee in the other, while you're still wearing your Spongebob Squarepants pj bottoms also helps.
So in conclusion, please dress your naked baby and keep him from harming himself and others with such devices as water hoses, automobiles, rocks, mini jeeps, grills, and porch furniture.
Thank you.
yours truly,
your disgusted neighbor
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
The "I hate working out" playlist
This month has been a great month! For 27 years I have never understood how people would voluntarily want to work out. I seriously thought they were crazy. Ultimately it comes down to the fact that I hate to sweat, uh, I mean "glisten". As I have mentioned in a previous post though, I have become a more active person. I can't say I'm there yet, but I can say that I don't quite "hate" it anymore, in fact, I'm starting to crave working up a sweat! Sorry, I won't get all Denise Austin on you, you still won't see me smiling while working out, that will NEVER happen.
However, I do try and visualize fat melting off my body with the sweat. And seeing as I eat dessert all the time, its easy to do.
My favorite working up a sweat activity is walking very briskly; I want to be a runner, but I'm soooo not there yet. I get to walk my dog, Beau, and listen to my awesome Zune (Microsoft's answer to the Ipod). I have a playlist specifically set on my zune for my morning walks and I'd like to share with you the randomness in my mix.
Feel free to steal some of these for your workout routine!
1. "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)" - by The Proclaimers: who else wouldn't want to start their walk off with "and I would walk 500 miles...."? Its got a great beat and I instantly want to go go go!!
2. "American Girl" by Tom Petty - Need I say more? Its upbeat and you can't get any better than Tom Petty
3. "Don't Worry, Be Happy" by Bobby McFerrin - This song takes me back to my childhood in the 80s., hanging out at the Pizza Hut in Walterboro. well, not that you want to be thinking about Pizza Hut while working out, but still!! Whistle with me now...
4. "Shut Up & Drive" by Rhianna - While I'm not a huge Rhianna fan, I just can't but love this song!! It makes me want to run!
5. "Whats Golden" by Jurassic 5 - This song reminds me of fraternity parties at App. State, drinking cheap beer and dancing the night away.
6. "Freedom" by George Michael - I visualize the video to this song and it motivates me to move. The video is filled with supermodels from the 90s.
7. "Bonnie & Clyde" by Jay-Z - "you ready B? lets go get 'um!" Thats right.. I'm B. haha This song reminds me of spring break with Kristel, circa 2003.
8. "Disease" by Matchbox Twenty - Had to put my boys on the list, I love them!! This song is the ultimate break up song, its a pissy song and I love it. I've used it to get over many a boy in my past, but now I use the "disease" as me trying to overcome the key lime pie I ate last night. OK, OK,.. and the 4 sugar cookies I ate after breakfast this morning.
9. "New Shoes" by Paolo Nutini - I fell in love with this catchy song when I went on my first plane ride to Key West two years ago, it was on the Delta playlist. It makes me think about traveling to some new exotic place. Suddenly everything is right with new shoes...
10. "Black or White" - by Michael Jackson - (are you done laughing?) One of many Michael Jackson songs that could have made the list, but b/c this one has a lot of bouncy-ness to it, I picked it. Plus it has an awesomely cheesy rap in the middle of it.
11. "Ain't to Proud to Beg" by The Temptations - its upbeat, its moving, its in "Remember the Titans" and if its good enough for football players on a movie, then it is for me too!
12. "The way you make me feel" by Michael Jackson - "go on girl! ohh!" haha All I have to say is if you've seen the movie "Center Stage" then you understand why I put this song on my list. And if you haven't seen the movie, you MUST see it!! Also, who doesn't love a Michael Jackson song?
13. "Feeling Alright" by Joe Cocker - this is towards the end of the work out. I LOVE Joe Cocker and this song is my theme song!
14. "Peace, Love & Happiness" by G. Love & Special Sauce - this is fun a song, but lets be honest, I only downloaded it b/c I thought the name of the group was hysterical!
OK, there is is!! An a little over an hour's worth of music to work out to! Here are a few of the songs that didn't quite make the cut:
C+ C music factory's - Gonna Make you Sweat (Everybody Dance Now)
Heavy D and the Boyz - Now that we've found love
"Bust a Move"
What is on YOUR playlist?! I'm curious!!! leave me a comment!
ps. Even though I am the QUEEN of sunscreen, applying 70spf like its my freakin' job, I went outside today for 30 minutes and now I am sunburned!! ouch.
pps. I figured after 10 years that it was time to buy new tennis shoes too and they MAKE me want to wear them all the time b/c they are soo pretty!! Hot pink and grey Adidas -
However, I do try and visualize fat melting off my body with the sweat. And seeing as I eat dessert all the time, its easy to do.
My favorite working up a sweat activity is walking very briskly; I want to be a runner, but I'm soooo not there yet. I get to walk my dog, Beau, and listen to my awesome Zune (Microsoft's answer to the Ipod). I have a playlist specifically set on my zune for my morning walks and I'd like to share with you the randomness in my mix.
Feel free to steal some of these for your workout routine!
1. "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)" - by The Proclaimers: who else wouldn't want to start their walk off with "and I would walk 500 miles...."? Its got a great beat and I instantly want to go go go!!
2. "American Girl" by Tom Petty - Need I say more? Its upbeat and you can't get any better than Tom Petty
3. "Don't Worry, Be Happy" by Bobby McFerrin - This song takes me back to my childhood in the 80s., hanging out at the Pizza Hut in Walterboro. well, not that you want to be thinking about Pizza Hut while working out, but still!! Whistle with me now...
4. "Shut Up & Drive" by Rhianna - While I'm not a huge Rhianna fan, I just can't but love this song!! It makes me want to run!
5. "Whats Golden" by Jurassic 5 - This song reminds me of fraternity parties at App. State, drinking cheap beer and dancing the night away.
6. "Freedom" by George Michael - I visualize the video to this song and it motivates me to move. The video is filled with supermodels from the 90s.
7. "Bonnie & Clyde" by Jay-Z - "you ready B? lets go get 'um!" Thats right.. I'm B. haha This song reminds me of spring break with Kristel, circa 2003.
8. "Disease" by Matchbox Twenty - Had to put my boys on the list, I love them!! This song is the ultimate break up song, its a pissy song and I love it. I've used it to get over many a boy in my past, but now I use the "disease" as me trying to overcome the key lime pie I ate last night. OK, OK,.. and the 4 sugar cookies I ate after breakfast this morning.
9. "New Shoes" by Paolo Nutini - I fell in love with this catchy song when I went on my first plane ride to Key West two years ago, it was on the Delta playlist. It makes me think about traveling to some new exotic place. Suddenly everything is right with new shoes...
10. "Black or White" - by Michael Jackson - (are you done laughing?) One of many Michael Jackson songs that could have made the list, but b/c this one has a lot of bouncy-ness to it, I picked it. Plus it has an awesomely cheesy rap in the middle of it.
11. "Ain't to Proud to Beg" by The Temptations - its upbeat, its moving, its in "Remember the Titans" and if its good enough for football players on a movie, then it is for me too!
12. "The way you make me feel" by Michael Jackson - "go on girl! ohh!" haha All I have to say is if you've seen the movie "Center Stage" then you understand why I put this song on my list. And if you haven't seen the movie, you MUST see it!! Also, who doesn't love a Michael Jackson song?
13. "Feeling Alright" by Joe Cocker - this is towards the end of the work out. I LOVE Joe Cocker and this song is my theme song!
14. "Peace, Love & Happiness" by G. Love & Special Sauce - this is fun a song, but lets be honest, I only downloaded it b/c I thought the name of the group was hysterical!
OK, there is is!! An a little over an hour's worth of music to work out to! Here are a few of the songs that didn't quite make the cut:
C+ C music factory's - Gonna Make you Sweat (Everybody Dance Now)
Heavy D and the Boyz - Now that we've found love
"Bust a Move"
What is on YOUR playlist?! I'm curious!!! leave me a comment!
ps. Even though I am the QUEEN of sunscreen, applying 70spf like its my freakin' job, I went outside today for 30 minutes and now I am sunburned!! ouch.
pps. I figured after 10 years that it was time to buy new tennis shoes too and they MAKE me want to wear them all the time b/c they are soo pretty!! Hot pink and grey Adidas -
Monday, May 11, 2009
Where does Fashion go?
I was shopping the other day when I noticed these two older ladies near me, and yes I was in Belk. One of the ladies was wearing powder blue, pleated, elastic polyester pants that just stopped short of her too white socks and tennis shoes. Of course she also had on a coordinating sweater to match with some floral pattern on it and a handbag that looked like it hadn't been bought "brand new" since 1986.
And I thought to myself, I am certain that at one time this woman had some sort of fashion sense. Where do they sell clothes like these anyway?! What woman in her right mind would go shopping and say yes to petite powder blue, pleated polyester pants?
At what point does style go completely out of the window and we start thinking words like: embroidered, pleated, Sag Harbor, Coldwater Creek, Chadwicks, Estee Lauder perfumes and bright orangey-pink lipstick sound like a good idea?
And as my friend Tara reminded me the other day, men are unfortunately not excluded from the loss of fashion sense. She saw a man wearing "Dwayne Wayne" flip up glasses, shorty shorts, with socks pulled up so high you couldn't tell where the sock began and the leg ended!
Well my friends, I guess the Southern Living magazine subscription, my penchant for signing up for online coupons and recipes has gotten me my very own copy of the Coldwater Creek catalog to be sent to my mailbox. While I do fancy myself a southern lady in dressing with pearls and having my nails neatly manicured, I do not think I'm ready to be tossing in my jeans and flip flops for elastic waisted pants.
And while I DO own something from Chadwicks, its only b/c it was a dress bought for a bridesmaid dress circa 1997. And yes, it was all that you'd expect it to be... and maybe one day I'll post a picture of the moment I wore it.
Until then, when have you had an unfashionable moment? :)
And I thought to myself, I am certain that at one time this woman had some sort of fashion sense. Where do they sell clothes like these anyway?! What woman in her right mind would go shopping and say yes to petite powder blue, pleated polyester pants?
At what point does style go completely out of the window and we start thinking words like: embroidered, pleated, Sag Harbor, Coldwater Creek, Chadwicks, Estee Lauder perfumes and bright orangey-pink lipstick sound like a good idea?
And as my friend Tara reminded me the other day, men are unfortunately not excluded from the loss of fashion sense. She saw a man wearing "Dwayne Wayne" flip up glasses, shorty shorts, with socks pulled up so high you couldn't tell where the sock began and the leg ended!
Well my friends, I guess the Southern Living magazine subscription, my penchant for signing up for online coupons and recipes has gotten me my very own copy of the Coldwater Creek catalog to be sent to my mailbox. While I do fancy myself a southern lady in dressing with pearls and having my nails neatly manicured, I do not think I'm ready to be tossing in my jeans and flip flops for elastic waisted pants.
And while I DO own something from Chadwicks, its only b/c it was a dress bought for a bridesmaid dress circa 1997. And yes, it was all that you'd expect it to be... and maybe one day I'll post a picture of the moment I wore it.
Until then, when have you had an unfashionable moment? :)
Monday, April 13, 2009
"Mulch ado about Nothing!"
I feel like it has been way too long since I last wrote on my blog! I must update everyone on all of my goings on the past few weeks. You know I like to keep you up to the minute informed of my randomness. While spring is finally starting to be in the air, so is pollen, ragweed and freshly cut grass. So far, I haven't lost my voice, but its just a matter of time! I lose my voice every April, but maybe not this April! Adam has been working out in the yard, mulching it up, planting banana trees and "what nots"*. Since I'm the killer of all plants, I let that be his territory. I do better with things like sweeping up the tracked in mulch and wiping up Beau's slobber. Here is the banana tree that Adam is so proud of:
Alright, according to my wedding planner countdown thingy, I have exactly 172 days to go before the wedding, where I have to squeeze into my dress that fit me perfectly last September. Me? Scared it won't fit? Never!! ok, maybe just a teensy weensy little bit that the zipper might snap off of me during the ceremony, exposing my little 'something blue' to every single person I know!
I have started working out. I'll give you a moment to digest that. Laugh it up! My mom actually laughed at me on the phone when I told her I attempted to jog; she exclaimed, "you run like a girl!".
Maybe that's because I AM a girl, Mom!!!!!
I read somewhere that Kate Winslet uses her Wii Fit to get in shape, so I've been logging on to mine as well. I must say, I've really come a long way according to the Wii! When I used to step on the board, it would say, "ooi", now it exclaims, "great!!". I'm really loving the advanced step aerobics. I've given up on the jogging for now and have decided that walking Beau, our 92 pound beast, around the block is enough for me to handle in one day.
I ask you, how easy is it to try and do ab work if you have this standing over you, drooling in your face?
ps. actual photo taken today while doing crunches. I swear!
Speaking of wedding stuff, I have a fabulous, wonderful, can't say enough wonderful things about her wedding planner!! She's organizing the wedding plans for me the weekend of the wedding. Her name is Tanis Jackson (if you need info., please email me or leave a comment). Tanis came to the salon the other day to go to lunch and look over a few plans for the wedding. This is where I discovered her knack for organizing brides, penchant for creative ideas and most importantly, her skilled knowledge in kicking ass and taking names. She's trained in security, which she assures me will come in handy, and BOY will it!! My mother is invited and my parents haven't been in the same room together since their bitter divorce in 1998**. I feel ever confident that Tanis can take her down if need be.
Unfortunately, when Tanis came to the salon, she needed to ride with me to the restaurant across the street. My palms became clammy, my forehead began to sweat, immediately I became panicked! As most of you know, I lead a very clean, organized, orderly life at work, in the home, etc. However, in my car during this exact day was not the case. I have been driving all over town, eating, doing God knows what in this Ford...and now someone wants to ride in it! There was no "straightening" before she got in the vehicle, I just had to face the facts. You see, I ate my breakfast on the way to work the morning before and....
I left the rotting banana peel in the car!!!! OMG!!! And how embarrassed was I? I think I may have even blushed when she said, "oh, it smells so, um, tropical in here!".
Oh sweet Jesus!! PLEASE let it be the Yankee Candle car freshner*** that's 6 months old dangling from the visor that she's smelling!! Shore Breeze smells "tropical" doesn't it? Luckily, she made no mention of the peel and is still as fabulous as always! Also? *so shamed* I forgot to take the peel out until I went to Jiffy Lube yesterday to get my oil changed....they threw it away for me. ****
I also forgot to mention my Hoppy Easter! My sister and I always give each other a hollow chocolate bunny, the great bunny exchange! I try to find the biggest, funniest or ugliest bunny to give her as a gag gift each Easter. This year, she really outdid herself. Meanwhile, I haven't even gotten her one yet, I am soo slack! Anywho, she left this poor little Cottontail outdoors, in the Charleston sun, in her car while we ate Easter brunch and well...
Now Cottontail is a "solid" milk chocolate bunny for Easter. *shakes head* It was the funniest thing ever!!!!
Anywho, "Celebrity Apprentice" is calling my name and I need to go see who Joan Rivers is going to beat up on tonight!
xoxo, Becca
* "what nots" are not a flower, at least, not that I'm aware of.
** Should I note that they hate each other? I'm seriously afraid for other people's safety at this event.
*** Those damn things smell great, but do NOT last long enough! hmph!
**** Which they f-ing should have, considering how much it cost me there!
Alright, according to my wedding planner countdown thingy, I have exactly 172 days to go before the wedding, where I have to squeeze into my dress that fit me perfectly last September. Me? Scared it won't fit? Never!! ok, maybe just a teensy weensy little bit that the zipper might snap off of me during the ceremony, exposing my little 'something blue' to every single person I know!
I have started working out. I'll give you a moment to digest that. Laugh it up! My mom actually laughed at me on the phone when I told her I attempted to jog; she exclaimed, "you run like a girl!".
Maybe that's because I AM a girl, Mom!!!!!
I read somewhere that Kate Winslet uses her Wii Fit to get in shape, so I've been logging on to mine as well. I must say, I've really come a long way according to the Wii! When I used to step on the board, it would say, "ooi", now it exclaims, "great!!". I'm really loving the advanced step aerobics. I've given up on the jogging for now and have decided that walking Beau, our 92 pound beast, around the block is enough for me to handle in one day.
I ask you, how easy is it to try and do ab work if you have this standing over you, drooling in your face?
ps. actual photo taken today while doing crunches. I swear!
Speaking of wedding stuff, I have a fabulous, wonderful, can't say enough wonderful things about her wedding planner!! She's organizing the wedding plans for me the weekend of the wedding. Her name is Tanis Jackson (if you need info., please email me or leave a comment). Tanis came to the salon the other day to go to lunch and look over a few plans for the wedding. This is where I discovered her knack for organizing brides, penchant for creative ideas and most importantly, her skilled knowledge in kicking ass and taking names. She's trained in security, which she assures me will come in handy, and BOY will it!! My mother is invited and my parents haven't been in the same room together since their bitter divorce in 1998**. I feel ever confident that Tanis can take her down if need be.
Unfortunately, when Tanis came to the salon, she needed to ride with me to the restaurant across the street. My palms became clammy, my forehead began to sweat, immediately I became panicked! As most of you know, I lead a very clean, organized, orderly life at work, in the home, etc. However, in my car during this exact day was not the case. I have been driving all over town, eating, doing God knows what in this Ford...and now someone wants to ride in it! There was no "straightening" before she got in the vehicle, I just had to face the facts. You see, I ate my breakfast on the way to work the morning before and....
I left the rotting banana peel in the car!!!! OMG!!! And how embarrassed was I? I think I may have even blushed when she said, "oh, it smells so, um, tropical in here!".
Oh sweet Jesus!! PLEASE let it be the Yankee Candle car freshner*** that's 6 months old dangling from the visor that she's smelling!! Shore Breeze smells "tropical" doesn't it? Luckily, she made no mention of the peel and is still as fabulous as always! Also? *so shamed* I forgot to take the peel out until I went to Jiffy Lube yesterday to get my oil changed....they threw it away for me. ****
I also forgot to mention my Hoppy Easter! My sister and I always give each other a hollow chocolate bunny, the great bunny exchange! I try to find the biggest, funniest or ugliest bunny to give her as a gag gift each Easter. This year, she really outdid herself. Meanwhile, I haven't even gotten her one yet, I am soo slack! Anywho, she left this poor little Cottontail outdoors, in the Charleston sun, in her car while we ate Easter brunch and well...
Now Cottontail is a "solid" milk chocolate bunny for Easter. *shakes head* It was the funniest thing ever!!!!
Anywho, "Celebrity Apprentice" is calling my name and I need to go see who Joan Rivers is going to beat up on tonight!
xoxo, Becca
* "what nots" are not a flower, at least, not that I'm aware of.
** Should I note that they hate each other? I'm seriously afraid for other people's safety at this event.
*** Those damn things smell great, but do NOT last long enough! hmph!
**** Which they f-ing should have, considering how much it cost me there!
Sunday, March 29, 2009
what are you OCD about?
So I haven't been diagnosed or even tested for that matter for OCD, but Adam is pretty sure that I have the disorder, based on a few simple "weird" things that I do on occasion about the house. I'd like to take this moment and share a few with you, in hopes that I'm not the only woman like this that I know....hopefully someone can identify! haha I try not to tell too many people about these things because some are seriously silly I know, but I'll just let you in to how my mind works sometimes. And just in case anyone reads this and takes it too seriously, I don't think there will be any impending doom if these things don't happen and ultimately that's what separates me from actually having a ritual type of OCD.
- Due to a science guy, (think Bill Nye, but less dorky), speaking to my 6th grade class about recluse spiders, I now shake my tennis shoes harder than one should before placing them on my foot. ( I also think that after reading this, if you don't do this one, you will)
- My fridge has to be pristine! All labels facing out, drinks out of the 12-pack box they came in, and for goodness sakes, all left over containers need to be put in a drawer so I can't see them until they are eaten. Also, the top of the fridge needs to be cleaned at least once a week. Living with someone can make this one quite difficult. I usually put away the groceries as to avoid any conflict.
- My closet is color coordinated. I came to this conclusion AFTER I went through several "rough drafts", if you will, of how I'd like to organize my closet. I went through a long phase of coordinating by style, length, etc, but in the end, a color coordination in the scheme of ROYGBIV is the most aesthetically pleasing to one's eye while getting dressed in the morning. And yes, I do notice if someone places a piece of clothing where it does not belong.
-It drives me crazy if the hot/cold handles on a sink aren't turned off to be perpendicular with the sink, rather than turned to the side,etc.
- In the house I grew up in, my bedroom door opened right in front of where the attic opening was in the ceiling, I would have to jump up and hit the rope hanging or else I wouldn't let myself out of my room.
- I have a weird thing about counting things. I count everything. For instance, when applying deodorant, I count in my head as I swipe, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 - stop - switch arms, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. - stop - switch back 1, 2, 3, stop , switch back - 1, 2, 3. And if you've ever had the pleasure of getting a facial from me, I spray the toner 6 times too. If I lose count? I start over. I also count stairs each and every time I go up and down them. At one time, I had every stair case number memorized on Appalachian State University's campus.
- If I've seen your car, chances are that I have your license plate memorized. Try me sometime.
- I have an aversion to eating square shaped things, such as, square shaped pizza and hamburgers. If you hand me a square pizza slice, I will refuse to eat it. yuck!
- I have a thing with the number 555. Whenever I look at a clock, I swear its always 5:55! I think everyone has this time of thing happen to them, like is there a specific time you always wake up?
Alright, I think that's enough for now!!!
Also, important note, you should be able to leave comments now without having to sign up and get an account. :) ok, I'll post more tomorrow I'm sure. Until then...
xoxo, Bec
- Due to a science guy, (think Bill Nye, but less dorky), speaking to my 6th grade class about recluse spiders, I now shake my tennis shoes harder than one should before placing them on my foot. ( I also think that after reading this, if you don't do this one, you will)
- My fridge has to be pristine! All labels facing out, drinks out of the 12-pack box they came in, and for goodness sakes, all left over containers need to be put in a drawer so I can't see them until they are eaten. Also, the top of the fridge needs to be cleaned at least once a week. Living with someone can make this one quite difficult. I usually put away the groceries as to avoid any conflict.
- My closet is color coordinated. I came to this conclusion AFTER I went through several "rough drafts", if you will, of how I'd like to organize my closet. I went through a long phase of coordinating by style, length, etc, but in the end, a color coordination in the scheme of ROYGBIV is the most aesthetically pleasing to one's eye while getting dressed in the morning. And yes, I do notice if someone places a piece of clothing where it does not belong.
-It drives me crazy if the hot/cold handles on a sink aren't turned off to be perpendicular with the sink, rather than turned to the side,etc.
- In the house I grew up in, my bedroom door opened right in front of where the attic opening was in the ceiling, I would have to jump up and hit the rope hanging or else I wouldn't let myself out of my room.
- I have a weird thing about counting things. I count everything. For instance, when applying deodorant, I count in my head as I swipe, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 - stop - switch arms, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. - stop - switch back 1, 2, 3, stop , switch back - 1, 2, 3. And if you've ever had the pleasure of getting a facial from me, I spray the toner 6 times too. If I lose count? I start over. I also count stairs each and every time I go up and down them. At one time, I had every stair case number memorized on Appalachian State University's campus.
- If I've seen your car, chances are that I have your license plate memorized. Try me sometime.
- I have an aversion to eating square shaped things, such as, square shaped pizza and hamburgers. If you hand me a square pizza slice, I will refuse to eat it. yuck!
- I have a thing with the number 555. Whenever I look at a clock, I swear its always 5:55! I think everyone has this time of thing happen to them, like is there a specific time you always wake up?
Alright, I think that's enough for now!!!
Also, important note, you should be able to leave comments now without having to sign up and get an account. :) ok, I'll post more tomorrow I'm sure. Until then...
xoxo, Bec
Monday, March 23, 2009
I'm hilarious.
Since Adam's birthday & Valentine's Day I have been planning to send something to Adam by mail, by delivery, by person, by WHATEVER and today I finally went ahead and decided to send it. Will it come in the mail? Will someone find him on the beach kiteboarding and hand deliver it to him? Or will it just be me baking cookies for him? WHO KNOWS!! I could be sending a beer bouquet!!
Anywho, I'm laughing soo hard right now that I could snort b/c what I sent him is just so darn funny!!!! You know I like to send "nature's post-its" message through bananas, well, I found a creative new way of sending a message. haha Stay tuned to find out what it is! I had to warn him it was coming b/c I want to make sure he gets it...but he has no idea what it is. hehehe
I will update soon with details.
Anywho, I'm laughing soo hard right now that I could snort b/c what I sent him is just so darn funny!!!! You know I like to send "nature's post-its" message through bananas, well, I found a creative new way of sending a message. haha Stay tuned to find out what it is! I had to warn him it was coming b/c I want to make sure he gets it...but he has no idea what it is. hehehe
I will update soon with details.
Saturday, March 21, 2009
OH, I GET IT!
Super blonde moment that I must share...
Has anyone else heard the new Britney Spears single, "If You Seek Amy"? There has been a tremendous amount of controversy surrounding the song lately. I heard the song several times in the car and I thought it might be about these topics:
- Amy Fisher (perhaps it's the story of what could have been, if of course there were no shootings)
- A metaphor for some girl, not necessarily "Amy", but maybe someone like Natalie Holloway. Perhaps people would find it controversial that she would sing a song about missing persons.
- I also thought, maybe its Britney's way of speaking to the media about how they hassle her, "if you seek Amy" might be more about if you want to see her "media persona" or get to know the real Britney.
Well, as I'm sure you already know, none of these are correct. I heard the song again this morning, so I decided to finally look up the lyrics and then read an article on what was so controversial.
For those of you that don't know the reason already, Britney is NOT as deep as I was trying to make her. The song is code for: If = F You = U Seek= CK Amy = Me
Did you catch that? Yeah, after reading the lyrics, it makes a little more sense than her trying to talk to the media. haha
You're saying the lyrics aloud now aren't you? hahaha Next time you hear the song, you'll totally be singing the other words.
ok, I must go , but until next time...
xoxo, Becca
Has anyone else heard the new Britney Spears single, "If You Seek Amy"? There has been a tremendous amount of controversy surrounding the song lately. I heard the song several times in the car and I thought it might be about these topics:
- Amy Fisher (perhaps it's the story of what could have been, if of course there were no shootings)
- A metaphor for some girl, not necessarily "Amy", but maybe someone like Natalie Holloway. Perhaps people would find it controversial that she would sing a song about missing persons.
- I also thought, maybe its Britney's way of speaking to the media about how they hassle her, "if you seek Amy" might be more about if you want to see her "media persona" or get to know the real Britney.
Well, as I'm sure you already know, none of these are correct. I heard the song again this morning, so I decided to finally look up the lyrics and then read an article on what was so controversial.
For those of you that don't know the reason already, Britney is NOT as deep as I was trying to make her. The song is code for: If = F You = U Seek= CK Amy = Me
Did you catch that? Yeah, after reading the lyrics, it makes a little more sense than her trying to talk to the media. haha
You're saying the lyrics aloud now aren't you? hahaha Next time you hear the song, you'll totally be singing the other words.
ok, I must go , but until next time...
xoxo, Becca
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Rebecca's ammendments to the SC Driver's Manual
Why is it that it seems more and more people in the state of South Carolina are incapable of driving by the rules? I'm sure everyone took the driver's test at one point or another, so when exactly did they forget what to do? Adam makes fun of me for driving like a "grandma", but I maintain that I just follow all safety precautions and am a mindful, alert and defensive driver at all times. My dad was the colonel of the highway patrol, so I learned from the best!
Here are just a few minor suggestions (or pet peeves, whatever you want to call them) that I think should be added to the handbook.
1. IF you insist on driving a loud, noisy, and annoying motorcycle, please have the decency to get the hell out of my way so I don't get scared I'm going to run you over with my SUV. Also, please wear a helmet. There shouldn't be an option, the only other option is your brain being on pavement. And thirdly, please do not pop wheelies on I-526 on, near or around me as I'm driving.
2. If you are going to turn into my lane, I recommend indicating that! I think there's this thing called a ... blinker. Down is for left, Up is for Right, please use it. Also, make sure you look before heading over to my lane too!
3. If I can hear your radio, while I'm inside my vehicle with the windows up, then yours is at a decibel that is uncalled for in my standards. No one needs to listen to rap that loudly, unless of course, you've been shot and can no longer hear through your eardrums.
4. If I can feel your bass in my car, then you are also listening too loudly to your music. *See #3.
5. If you must pass me because my going 10mph over the speed limit is too Slllooooowwww for you, then please do so quickly and don't look over at me while doing so. Also, I reserve all right to laugh at you, smile, and wave as the policeman that you didn't see pulls you over right in front of me.
6. Since when did putting a tribute to your dead relative on a window decal for the back of your vehicle become the proper way to pay your final respect? Jojo will be forever remembered because we have immortalized him on our crown vic, with the tinted windows, and the ultimate vehicular accessory, "Dubs".
7. Whats with all the damn Beanie Babies on the back of someone's vehicle? Seriously. They are stuffed animals... is this your form of car alarm?!
8. Is there a law that says if you drive a truck and live in Summerville or Goose Creek, SC, you must tint your windows with a confederate flag in the back and put your names on either side? Thanks Brooks & Tina for clearing up just who's truck it is!! Bet it confuses you when Tina drives, doesn't it?
9. If you are a truck driver for an 18-wheeler please do not honk your horn over and over trying to get my attention while driving in the lane next to me. I am pretty sure my car is not on fire or has a flat, so I could care less that you think my legs are sexy. I am noticing your incessant honking, I'm just pretending to be turning up my music and therefore, drowning you out. (And yes, this happened to me... recently. Gotta love North Rhett)
10. And lastly, what's with the people who pass me going 100mph that are reclined in their seats? RECLINED!!!!!! Is the lumbar on your heated leather seats so comfy that you feel the need to lean back and relax to the fullest as you barely put one hand on the wheel?
ok, thats it for now.. not necessarily amendments per Se, just pet peeves. haha
Here are just a few minor suggestions (or pet peeves, whatever you want to call them) that I think should be added to the handbook.
1. IF you insist on driving a loud, noisy, and annoying motorcycle, please have the decency to get the hell out of my way so I don't get scared I'm going to run you over with my SUV. Also, please wear a helmet. There shouldn't be an option, the only other option is your brain being on pavement. And thirdly, please do not pop wheelies on I-526 on, near or around me as I'm driving.
2. If you are going to turn into my lane, I recommend indicating that! I think there's this thing called a ... blinker. Down is for left, Up is for Right, please use it. Also, make sure you look before heading over to my lane too!
3. If I can hear your radio, while I'm inside my vehicle with the windows up, then yours is at a decibel that is uncalled for in my standards. No one needs to listen to rap that loudly, unless of course, you've been shot and can no longer hear through your eardrums.
4. If I can feel your bass in my car, then you are also listening too loudly to your music. *See #3.
5. If you must pass me because my going 10mph over the speed limit is too Slllooooowwww for you, then please do so quickly and don't look over at me while doing so. Also, I reserve all right to laugh at you, smile, and wave as the policeman that you didn't see pulls you over right in front of me.
6. Since when did putting a tribute to your dead relative on a window decal for the back of your vehicle become the proper way to pay your final respect? Jojo will be forever remembered because we have immortalized him on our crown vic, with the tinted windows, and the ultimate vehicular accessory, "Dubs".
7. Whats with all the damn Beanie Babies on the back of someone's vehicle? Seriously. They are stuffed animals... is this your form of car alarm?!
8. Is there a law that says if you drive a truck and live in Summerville or Goose Creek, SC, you must tint your windows with a confederate flag in the back and put your names on either side? Thanks Brooks & Tina for clearing up just who's truck it is!! Bet it confuses you when Tina drives, doesn't it?
9. If you are a truck driver for an 18-wheeler please do not honk your horn over and over trying to get my attention while driving in the lane next to me. I am pretty sure my car is not on fire or has a flat, so I could care less that you think my legs are sexy. I am noticing your incessant honking, I'm just pretending to be turning up my music and therefore, drowning you out. (And yes, this happened to me... recently. Gotta love North Rhett)
10. And lastly, what's with the people who pass me going 100mph that are reclined in their seats? RECLINED!!!!!! Is the lumbar on your heated leather seats so comfy that you feel the need to lean back and relax to the fullest as you barely put one hand on the wheel?
ok, thats it for now.. not necessarily amendments per Se, just pet peeves. haha
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Happy Tuesday!
Happy Tuesday everyone! Since the last time I posted, I put a photo on here being mean to Adam, I figured I'd show what else I do for him! I just love to cook and bake, especially for other people.
This is going to be a random posting today because I have a lot going on and not a lot to say. Yesterday, I attending an advanced eyelash extension course that lasted from 7:30am until 8:30pm (it was supposed to be over by 6:30pm). I am so completely proud of myself because I was the only person in the class to receive my advanced certification on the spot!
Apparently, I forgot to tell anyone else I was going to be in the class all day because I missed 6 phone calls during the course of the day (granted, my mom was three of the 6, but still!). My cell phone NEVER rings, yet on this day, it rang 6 times! Oops! sorry! One of the calls was a very hungry Adam, waiting for me to come home, instead of gnawing his arm off, he went ahead and ate without me. When I got home? Plate fixed for me and he warmed it up and served me dinner! Am I lucky or what?!
Now, on to more important things about last night. I am so ashamed to tell you this, but I have to divulge that I have a secret addiction to "The Bachelor". I watched the three hour show last night intently, waiting for Jason to pick Melissa (which I previously already knew b/c I read it on a spoiler site, of course!). Then in the After the Rose Ceremony, saw him drop her like a used Kleenex! Seriously!? He couldn't have say, broken her heart a week ago at home instead of millions of people?! A "closed set" is not a "private" thing when it is televised all over the United States! ARGH!
OK, I must also confess that I hired a cleaning lady. Is it wrong that I'm on the computer, updating a fun blog instead of cleaning my house myself? There is sooooooooooooo much bleach going on downstairs that my head feels fuzzy and is starting to hurt. I mean, I seriously can't breathe. I have to leave the house in a bit b/c it has been Clorox bombed! My poor cleaning lady; she's probably discovered the fact that the baseboards in our house haven't been cleaned in ooooohh say, a year's time. Or the dust is falling over her as she Swiffer's the fan blades. OOH its raining dust! My dog has passed out on the couch next to me from the fumes. (J/k!!!).
Ok. must. go. bleach is getting to me. making me very ... unable to think of witty, snarky things. catch ya later!
- xoxo, bec
Sunday, February 22, 2009
What passes for humor in my house....
Or as I like to refer to it: Nature's Post-it
I leave Adam messages on his morning banana.
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Pink Polka Dot Bride... wedding details
So, I guess since my blog is titled "Pink Polka Dot Bride" that maybe I should write a little something about the wedding my fiance and I are planning. The planning is going great! We have the majority of the large stuff taken care of and now we're getting into detailed stuff.
Last week, my awesome wedding photographer asked me to do makeup for a photo shoot she was going to be doing. I got to meet her for the first time and I really like her a lot! She's not one of those photographers thats going to be super bossy and tell people, "honey, now stand here and Adam's dad can stand here and where's mamaw?", etc. And to top it off, her photography is absolutely beautiful!! I chose her as our photographer b/c I was actually brought to tears at some of the photos on her website and Adam agreed that the photos looked pretty cool.
Anyway, you can link to the photos here. While you're there, check out the other photos at Socialite Studios by Joelle Susan. I can't wait to take my own photos with her! :)
Here's whats happening for the wedding so far: Black and white with polka dots & hints of hot pink for colors/theme, Sunday Oct. 11, 2009, at Alhambra Hall in Mt. Pleasant, reception to follow, hot pink gerbera daisies, bridesmaids wearing these oh-so-cute shoes!, ostrich feathers for center pieces... here is a diagram of what I'm working on...
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Crazy Baby Lady
Let me start by saying, that I normally do not get in political or other debates on here b/c I like to write funny, witty things about my life, but I can't ignore this one....
I haven't commented on this yet because I wasn't going to force my beliefs or thoughts on to any of my readers, but I can't NOT saying something anymore! I'm sure by now most of you have heard of the woman that just recently had eight babies. I usually try to stay Switzerland on baby topics because as a woman that doesn't have any and probably will never have children, I feel like my opinion doesn't get to account for as much as a mothers would ....in the topics of children. But I cannot stay quiet about this any longer.
So, the Crazy Baby Lady (Aka, Nadya Sulman) said in her interview on "The Today Show" with Anne Curry that she was NOT on any sort of welfare. She got kind of rude with Curry, going on to say that she will be able to provide for her 14 children with lots of love, etc. and that after she is done with school she will be able to afford them.
Perhaps she was stretching the truth just a little? This morning on "The Today Show", Anne Curry sorted a few things out for the viewers. Apparently, Ms. Crazy Baby Lady doesn't think food stamps or public assistance is welfare. Excuse me?! She receives $490 a month for food (that was before the 8 babies were born), she also receives federal public assistance for three of her children that are disabled.
Let me be clear here, I am NOT criticizing those on welfare, I am putting this woman under the microscope because she knew she was in financial need and STILL made the decision to have more children through fertility treatments!! That is like me saying, "I think I'll go buy a Cadillac today, even though I don't have the money for it, the government will be there to help feed me!". This woman is in la-la land!
They showed a video of her and the babies this past week on "The Today Show" and it showed something that really gets under my skin. This woman has 14 children, she's in school, she is getting assistance, she claims to be responsible and mature enough to handle all of the children...yet, she has time and money to go get a French manicure?! I have no children and work in a spa and I don't have time for such luxuries! Watch for yourself below.
Am I the only one that thinks this woman should have stopped with her 6 children? I'm sure she will love them all very much, but sometimes its hard for parents to show the attention, love, & support to just one or two children, I find it very hard to believe that one person will be able to support, love and attend to 14 kids! unbelievable.
I haven't commented on this yet because I wasn't going to force my beliefs or thoughts on to any of my readers, but I can't NOT saying something anymore! I'm sure by now most of you have heard of the woman that just recently had eight babies. I usually try to stay Switzerland on baby topics because as a woman that doesn't have any and probably will never have children, I feel like my opinion doesn't get to account for as much as a mothers would ....in the topics of children. But I cannot stay quiet about this any longer.
So, the Crazy Baby Lady (Aka, Nadya Sulman) said in her interview on "The Today Show" with Anne Curry that she was NOT on any sort of welfare. She got kind of rude with Curry, going on to say that she will be able to provide for her 14 children with lots of love, etc. and that after she is done with school she will be able to afford them.
Perhaps she was stretching the truth just a little? This morning on "The Today Show", Anne Curry sorted a few things out for the viewers. Apparently, Ms. Crazy Baby Lady doesn't think food stamps or public assistance is welfare. Excuse me?! She receives $490 a month for food (that was before the 8 babies were born), she also receives federal public assistance for three of her children that are disabled.
Let me be clear here, I am NOT criticizing those on welfare, I am putting this woman under the microscope because she knew she was in financial need and STILL made the decision to have more children through fertility treatments!! That is like me saying, "I think I'll go buy a Cadillac today, even though I don't have the money for it, the government will be there to help feed me!". This woman is in la-la land!
They showed a video of her and the babies this past week on "The Today Show" and it showed something that really gets under my skin. This woman has 14 children, she's in school, she is getting assistance, she claims to be responsible and mature enough to handle all of the children...yet, she has time and money to go get a French manicure?! I have no children and work in a spa and I don't have time for such luxuries! Watch for yourself below.
Am I the only one that thinks this woman should have stopped with her 6 children? I'm sure she will love them all very much, but sometimes its hard for parents to show the attention, love, & support to just one or two children, I find it very hard to believe that one person will be able to support, love and attend to 14 kids! unbelievable.
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Monday, February 9, 2009
Happy Birthday to Me!
It's my birthday!!! You can guess how old I am b/c I'm not telling. haha I love my birthday!! I especially love that its so close to Valentine's Day!
I am an Aquarius, which, if you've read up on anything about Aquarius then you know that my sign fits me to a tee.
Anywho, I am being somewhat lazy today on my birthday b/c I have gotten a sore throat and fever... (lets hope that goes away soon!). Thanks for all the birthday wishes! I will write more later!
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
public peeing, volume 2.
Today I made a nice little trip to the mall and ventured into Belk while I was there. First off, who shops in the Women's Department anyway? The clothing in there is so depressing! Its the ugliest stuff I have ever seen, its like, they MAKE them high water pants on purpose. And don't get me started on the amount of coral shirts and ugly navy and red plaid pants. Yuck. Yuck. Yuckity. Yuck!
I drank way too much sprite before my shopping trip and needed to find a restroom quickly. I noticed another woman looking in the same direction, so I follow her into the ladies room. I was the youngest one in there by at LEAST 40 years. It was so cute, all these women out shopping at Belk for the day. I aspire to be one of those ladies. haha
Anywho, as we're waiting in line, there was an opened stall door just waiting to be taken. Lady number 1 - standing in front of me- explains that its "handicapped", and since she's not handicapped, she won't be using it. Lady number 2 (standing behind me), says..well, go on in, it won't hurt anything! Lady number 1 walks in the stall and quickly returns, someone previously had not flushed. Lady number 2, struts in the stall, flushes. *waits* Flushes again. *gives us an update that it did not correctly flush and then gives it another go* OOH YEAH!! It flushed! So she offers the stall to Lady number 1, just incase, and when she still declines, finally decides to go.
I FINALLY make it into a stall of mine own. I, like most of my fellow women, sanitize the toilet seat as best I can with a wad of toilet paper, inspecting any area that may be "damp" from the previous toileter. I then, very gingerly, pull out two strips of grainy, rough, one ply toilet paper to place over the toilet seat, just incase the first cleansing wasn't good enough. I then, proceed to sit, pee, and... WAIT JUST A MINUTE! *FLUSH* The toilet flushed on its own! Excuse me! I was not ready for *FLUSH!* it did it again!! I was still sitting! Water splashing everywhere... oh God help me! I finally get up, walk out and I've STILL made it out quicker than Lady 1 and Lady 2. I think I know when to flush by myself, thank you very much! I do not need a machine to "anticipate" the flush for me!
I try to get out of the stall. I turn the lever for the lock. I can't get it open!!!! OMG, I'm going to get stuck in this stall for-ev-er! OK, whew, just a blonde day, I twisted when I should have slid the lock.
I then go to wash my hands. Which, can I just say, I hate to do in public restrooms! I would rather take my chances and just use antibactierial soap. But because there were two older ladies in there that reminded me of my Mema, I HAD to wash them. My hands still smell like icky Belk public restroom soap. yuck.
And men wonder why it takes us so long in the restroom!
I drank way too much sprite before my shopping trip and needed to find a restroom quickly. I noticed another woman looking in the same direction, so I follow her into the ladies room. I was the youngest one in there by at LEAST 40 years. It was so cute, all these women out shopping at Belk for the day. I aspire to be one of those ladies. haha
Anywho, as we're waiting in line, there was an opened stall door just waiting to be taken. Lady number 1 - standing in front of me- explains that its "handicapped", and since she's not handicapped, she won't be using it. Lady number 2 (standing behind me), says..well, go on in, it won't hurt anything! Lady number 1 walks in the stall and quickly returns, someone previously had not flushed. Lady number 2, struts in the stall, flushes. *waits* Flushes again. *gives us an update that it did not correctly flush and then gives it another go* OOH YEAH!! It flushed! So she offers the stall to Lady number 1, just incase, and when she still declines, finally decides to go.
I FINALLY make it into a stall of mine own. I, like most of my fellow women, sanitize the toilet seat as best I can with a wad of toilet paper, inspecting any area that may be "damp" from the previous toileter. I then, very gingerly, pull out two strips of grainy, rough, one ply toilet paper to place over the toilet seat, just incase the first cleansing wasn't good enough. I then, proceed to sit, pee, and... WAIT JUST A MINUTE! *FLUSH* The toilet flushed on its own! Excuse me! I was not ready for *FLUSH!* it did it again!! I was still sitting! Water splashing everywhere... oh God help me! I finally get up, walk out and I've STILL made it out quicker than Lady 1 and Lady 2. I think I know when to flush by myself, thank you very much! I do not need a machine to "anticipate" the flush for me!
I try to get out of the stall. I turn the lever for the lock. I can't get it open!!!! OMG, I'm going to get stuck in this stall for-ev-er! OK, whew, just a blonde day, I twisted when I should have slid the lock.
I then go to wash my hands. Which, can I just say, I hate to do in public restrooms! I would rather take my chances and just use antibactierial soap. But because there were two older ladies in there that reminded me of my Mema, I HAD to wash them. My hands still smell like icky Belk public restroom soap. yuck.
And men wonder why it takes us so long in the restroom!
Monday, January 26, 2009
Something to think about....
Just some random thoughts and things....
- if it is part of a cow, then why do we call them "Hamburgers"? this bothers me.
- My neighbor with the Christmas lights FINALLY took them down this weekend!! Way to go!! Its only January 26th!
- The salon where I work has this awesome new website, which also has a blog! You should go check it out and then call and make an appointment b/c you're missing out on a great salon & spa experience if you don't! :) Bellezza Salon & Spa
- I'm starting to panic JUST a teensy bit about the wedding. I'm solid on the marriage part, I know Adam is the one I want to spend the rest of my life with, I'm panicked that I won't get everything organized and done on time. I keep trying to brush it off saying everything will be lovely, but I went to Barnes and Noble yesterday and perused the wedding aisle. Every book has some other detail that I had forgotten about and it has me slightly stressed. I'm trying to stay calm b/c honestly? If nothing goes right, it will be fine b/c we will still get married and our friends and family will be there to help us celebrate, even if I DO forget to order chairs or don't buy shoes that match my dress.
- Speaking of wedding stuff, we are meeting with the cake lady, Wilma Tyler, today!! I am soo excited!! First off, she's making us a cake for our "tasting" to take home! I mean, I just love cake! haha I know exactly what I want for the cake and I found several photos of ideas to take to her. Here's the thing with wedding cakes, you should keep it pretty, but simple. No one wants to eat raspberry filling, lemon filling, or chocolate mousse torte with a ganache icing on each different layer. No one cares! No one will care at your wedding about the small details, but you! I don't want people to eat the cake and then make a face and set the plate down (been to a wedding where everyone did that!). I want them to say, "more please!". haha I'm a southern girl, we're having "pink" velvet cupcakes with cream cheese icing! Sure, it might not be "traditional", but we're not having a formal or traditional wedding!
- My two favorite holidays are upon us; my birthday (Feb. 9th) and Valentine's Day (Feb. 14th). I can't wait!! I'm starting to not really care for the whole, "getting older" part of my birthday, but I still love it! And Valentine's Day, omg! I love all the pink and hearts and lovey stuff.
OK, I need to go, I'm rambling. I will write more later.
- if it is part of a cow, then why do we call them "Hamburgers"? this bothers me.
- My neighbor with the Christmas lights FINALLY took them down this weekend!! Way to go!! Its only January 26th!
- The salon where I work has this awesome new website, which also has a blog! You should go check it out and then call and make an appointment b/c you're missing out on a great salon & spa experience if you don't! :) Bellezza Salon & Spa
- I'm starting to panic JUST a teensy bit about the wedding. I'm solid on the marriage part, I know Adam is the one I want to spend the rest of my life with, I'm panicked that I won't get everything organized and done on time. I keep trying to brush it off saying everything will be lovely, but I went to Barnes and Noble yesterday and perused the wedding aisle. Every book has some other detail that I had forgotten about and it has me slightly stressed. I'm trying to stay calm b/c honestly? If nothing goes right, it will be fine b/c we will still get married and our friends and family will be there to help us celebrate, even if I DO forget to order chairs or don't buy shoes that match my dress.
- Speaking of wedding stuff, we are meeting with the cake lady, Wilma Tyler, today!! I am soo excited!! First off, she's making us a cake for our "tasting" to take home! I mean, I just love cake! haha I know exactly what I want for the cake and I found several photos of ideas to take to her. Here's the thing with wedding cakes, you should keep it pretty, but simple. No one wants to eat raspberry filling, lemon filling, or chocolate mousse torte with a ganache icing on each different layer. No one cares! No one will care at your wedding about the small details, but you! I don't want people to eat the cake and then make a face and set the plate down (been to a wedding where everyone did that!). I want them to say, "more please!". haha I'm a southern girl, we're having "pink" velvet cupcakes with cream cheese icing! Sure, it might not be "traditional", but we're not having a formal or traditional wedding!
- My two favorite holidays are upon us; my birthday (Feb. 9th) and Valentine's Day (Feb. 14th). I can't wait!! I'm starting to not really care for the whole, "getting older" part of my birthday, but I still love it! And Valentine's Day, omg! I love all the pink and hearts and lovey stuff.
OK, I need to go, I'm rambling. I will write more later.
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Splishin' and a Splashin' (otherwise known as, "Embarassing Moments", volume 1)
My mother decided to visit me at work yesterday out of the blue to inform me of her latest drama, but that's a whole different story that...TRUST ME, you don't want me to get into right now. I will, however, go into what she did while at my office.
I work at a very nice salon & spa, with a spa area in the back. Its very peaceful and we try to treat all of our clients as if they were to "feel at home". Well, apparently my mother took this literally because upon her arrival into the separate spa area, she went to "tinkle" in the bathroom....sans door closed! That's right, my mother peed. AT. MY. WORK. with the door wide open! I didn't shut it right away b/c I wasn't sure if anyone would walk back there, until Allison (our lovely massage therapist) popped back in the spa before her next appointment arrived. In a panic, I quickly laughed it off that my mom likes to pee with the door open and luckily Allison answered back,with a nervous chuckle I might add, "oh that's ok, we have an 'open door' policy in my home too!".
My mom washes her hands and walks out like she didn't just go pee in a public restroom with the door open. And in a splish, splash, it was over.
Then she follows up her public peeing episode, which I'm pretty sure you can get arrested for in some countries, with the fact that she's possibly moving down the street from me.
Someone pinch me, I need to wake up!!!!
Until next time, "if you sprinkle when you tinkle, be a sweetie and wipe the seatie", my mom had this on a plaque when we were growing up! hahaha
I work at a very nice salon & spa, with a spa area in the back. Its very peaceful and we try to treat all of our clients as if they were to "feel at home". Well, apparently my mother took this literally because upon her arrival into the separate spa area, she went to "tinkle" in the bathroom....sans door closed! That's right, my mother peed. AT. MY. WORK. with the door wide open! I didn't shut it right away b/c I wasn't sure if anyone would walk back there, until Allison (our lovely massage therapist) popped back in the spa before her next appointment arrived. In a panic, I quickly laughed it off that my mom likes to pee with the door open and luckily Allison answered back,with a nervous chuckle I might add, "oh that's ok, we have an 'open door' policy in my home too!".
*FLUSH*
My mom washes her hands and walks out like she didn't just go pee in a public restroom with the door open. And in a splish, splash, it was over.
Then she follows up her public peeing episode, which I'm pretty sure you can get arrested for in some countries, with the fact that she's possibly moving down the street from me.
Someone pinch me, I need to wake up!!!!
Until next time, "if you sprinkle when you tinkle, be a sweetie and wipe the seatie", my mom had this on a plaque when we were growing up! hahaha
Friday, January 16, 2009
Wedding Cake
So Adam and I have a meeting with our wedding cake maker next Monday. Since our colors are black & hot pink, with polka dots (obviously), I kind of want to go with some fun cupcakes to keep with the theme. We are definitely having red velvet (but less dye, so they are pink). I found a photo online of some that I like, what do y'all think? These are soo cute b/c they look like they fit our theme so well! All suggestions welcome! I need help! haha I'm not completely opposed to cake, just think the cupcakes will be more fun. I was also thinking, maybe do a few with some white chocolate with our initials on them. Oh who knows?! And now I want a cupcake. haha
OK, back to watching "You've Got Mail" ...
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Dear Neighbor...
Dear Neighbor,
It has come to my attention that it is January 15th, 2009, well over the "12 days of Christmas", yet it seems, you still have your Christmas decorations up and around your house. What gives? I have forgiven you for parking right in front of our mailbox every single day so that I have to basically squeeze myself between your ugly burgundy colored car and the box just to see if I have any bills, but the Christmas decorations in mid-January is unforgivable. And even when my next door neighbor pulled out of their driveway and hit your "in-the-way" parked car, you STILL didn't get the hint to move it! The red velvet ribbons that hang off of your porches with the green garland is a bit dated, as is the twinkle lights on your teeny, tiny little tree in your front lawn. I have also noticed (only b/c your blinds were open, not b/c I was peering through my closed blinds, with a sneering eye towards your decorative motif of crap, I mean, decorations), that you still have your tree up. I know that the twinkling lights on a Christmas tree can be mesmerizing, but it is only special during the months of November and December. I think its safe to take it down now. With this said, I appreciate all that you're doing for the community by "beautifying" with decorations, but perhaps you can take it down sometime before Christmas this year? And if not, I would like for you to know that you will be solely responsible for my drinking heavily to tolerate the tackiness that is your house. Thanks.
Best Regards,
your annoyed neighbor
P.S. I would take them down for you, but I think that might violate some sort of pesky "trespassing" law.
pps. Pictures to be posted later as proof!
*UPDATE* - It was too dark to take a photo when I got home, but I will try again tomorrow! Decorations are STILL up and the lights are twinkling!
It has come to my attention that it is January 15th, 2009, well over the "12 days of Christmas", yet it seems, you still have your Christmas decorations up and around your house. What gives? I have forgiven you for parking right in front of our mailbox every single day so that I have to basically squeeze myself between your ugly burgundy colored car and the box just to see if I have any bills, but the Christmas decorations in mid-January is unforgivable. And even when my next door neighbor pulled out of their driveway and hit your "in-the-way" parked car, you STILL didn't get the hint to move it! The red velvet ribbons that hang off of your porches with the green garland is a bit dated, as is the twinkle lights on your teeny, tiny little tree in your front lawn. I have also noticed (only b/c your blinds were open, not b/c I was peering through my closed blinds, with a sneering eye towards your decorative motif of crap, I mean, decorations), that you still have your tree up. I know that the twinkling lights on a Christmas tree can be mesmerizing, but it is only special during the months of November and December. I think its safe to take it down now. With this said, I appreciate all that you're doing for the community by "beautifying" with decorations, but perhaps you can take it down sometime before Christmas this year? And if not, I would like for you to know that you will be solely responsible for my drinking heavily to tolerate the tackiness that is your house. Thanks.
Best Regards,
your annoyed neighbor
P.S. I would take them down for you, but I think that might violate some sort of pesky "trespassing" law.
pps. Pictures to be posted later as proof!
*UPDATE* - It was too dark to take a photo when I got home, but I will try again tomorrow! Decorations are STILL up and the lights are twinkling!
Monday, January 12, 2009
The Great Hair Debate
Not too long ago, I attended Cosmetology school. I graduated first in my class with a cosmetology license. I started school because I had a passion for wanting to do hair. I would watch tv shows and critique everyone on what they needed to do to their hair, eyebrows, make-up, & wardrobe to look better overall. I was giving everyone I met "mind" makeovers. All of my sorority sisters would come to me before a formal to get their hair and makeup done. I took pride in all of my work, I loved making them feel special and beautiful! I wanted to make a difference in other people's lives; to possibly one day write beauty articles for magazines, local newsletters, and be asked to go on live television shows to answer beauty questions!
My passion was lost. It got lost in the long, grueling clocked hours at school. It got lost on the clients who didn't give a shit about me because they preferred an African American student to do their hair instead. It got lost on the anxiety I felt about attending the school I went to every evening for two years. It got lost on giving up on a dream just so I could focus on graduating and getting the hell out of there. I got lazy in the process, searching for short cuts and different avenues just to say I finally accomplished something. I never learned anything about hair at all. I lost my passion. And instead of feeling great about my accomplishments, I felt like I had lost two years of my life with nothing to show for it.
The dream of becoming a stylist dwindled. Even thought I lost my passion for hair, I DID find a passion for doing skincare, so it is not all a loss. But I often wonder how things would have turned out for me had I become a stylist. Would I be known locally for my exquisite bridal updos? (something I wanted to specialize in while in school). Would I have already built a clientele? Would I be able to do everyone's hair b/c I was skilled in doing everything from corn rows, sew ins, quick weaves to foils and pivot point haircuts? I don't know.
Since I told people for two years that I was going to cosmetology school, everyone that doesn't work with me assumes I do hair. Its so aggravating! Its like shoving a dream that I once had into my face saying I couldn't cut it because I lost sight or got anxious, or scared about the dream. Its a constant reminder that I failed to follow through with it.
And while I did lose the passion, it doesn't mean that on occasion I don't like doing hair, because I do! I still do my family & friends haircuts and color. I have also been told I give one of the best scalp massages too!
And I can't regret going to cosmetology school in the first place because I never would have found skincare. I am now focused to be the best skincare therapist I can be! I love to do facials. Waxing is so much fun! I get to teach people how to take care of themselves everyday. People put their trust in me to make them look younger, more beautiful, tan, etc. and I'm proud to say that I truly enjoy helping them!
I guess the lesson learned here is, follow your dreams because even if they don't end up the way you expected (or the way others expected), you may find another dream on the way.
My passion was lost. It got lost in the long, grueling clocked hours at school. It got lost on the clients who didn't give a shit about me because they preferred an African American student to do their hair instead. It got lost on the anxiety I felt about attending the school I went to every evening for two years. It got lost on giving up on a dream just so I could focus on graduating and getting the hell out of there. I got lazy in the process, searching for short cuts and different avenues just to say I finally accomplished something. I never learned anything about hair at all. I lost my passion. And instead of feeling great about my accomplishments, I felt like I had lost two years of my life with nothing to show for it.
The dream of becoming a stylist dwindled. Even thought I lost my passion for hair, I DID find a passion for doing skincare, so it is not all a loss. But I often wonder how things would have turned out for me had I become a stylist. Would I be known locally for my exquisite bridal updos? (something I wanted to specialize in while in school). Would I have already built a clientele? Would I be able to do everyone's hair b/c I was skilled in doing everything from corn rows, sew ins, quick weaves to foils and pivot point haircuts? I don't know.
Since I told people for two years that I was going to cosmetology school, everyone that doesn't work with me assumes I do hair. Its so aggravating! Its like shoving a dream that I once had into my face saying I couldn't cut it because I lost sight or got anxious, or scared about the dream. Its a constant reminder that I failed to follow through with it.
And while I did lose the passion, it doesn't mean that on occasion I don't like doing hair, because I do! I still do my family & friends haircuts and color. I have also been told I give one of the best scalp massages too!
And I can't regret going to cosmetology school in the first place because I never would have found skincare. I am now focused to be the best skincare therapist I can be! I love to do facials. Waxing is so much fun! I get to teach people how to take care of themselves everyday. People put their trust in me to make them look younger, more beautiful, tan, etc. and I'm proud to say that I truly enjoy helping them!
I guess the lesson learned here is, follow your dreams because even if they don't end up the way you expected (or the way others expected), you may find another dream on the way.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Are you there God? It's me, Rebecca.
Two posts in one day? I MUST be going crazy!!!! Actually, no, I just wanted to share some fun-ness with you all! Most of you know my obsession with "The Today Show", so of course I was watching it a few mornings ago when I saw Jennifer Skiff go on to promote her new book, God Stories. I was completely touched and ordered it online right away. I got the book today!! YAY!!! I love packages!! And the book is soo inspirational, you should definitely read it!
With all this God speak, I got in the car to go somewhere today and on the way decided to pray (I usually pray in the car b/c its my only moment of quiet time... don't worry, I don't close my eyes!). I tell the Lord, to please send me a sign, etc, you know, the usual.
And then I hear this VOICE!
A VOICE that comes from no where!! I start freaking out!
My palms break out into a sweat.
God? Is that you?
And who knew you were a woman?! And with an English accent at that, so proper and soothing!
Then I hear, "Exit right in one mile". Oh wait, did I accidentally turn on my new GPS? *Phew*
Just to be safe, I better pray extra hard tonight, you never know when it might be the real thing!
With all this God speak, I got in the car to go somewhere today and on the way decided to pray (I usually pray in the car b/c its my only moment of quiet time... don't worry, I don't close my eyes!). I tell the Lord, to please send me a sign, etc, you know, the usual.
And then I hear this VOICE!
A VOICE that comes from no where!! I start freaking out!
My palms break out into a sweat.
God? Is that you?
And who knew you were a woman?! And with an English accent at that, so proper and soothing!
Then I hear, "Exit right in one mile". Oh wait, did I accidentally turn on my new GPS? *Phew*
Just to be safe, I better pray extra hard tonight, you never know when it might be the real thing!
My hair.
Without sounding completely pompous, can I just say, that my hair is it's own entity. Everywhere I go, no matter what I'm doing or whom I am surrounded, someone comments on my hair. Its not like I have crazy colored hair, I don't have a weird, funky cut, I don't even have anything out of the ordinary, but for some reason, people always comment on it. And this should be a good thing, I mean, I work in a salon so it helps us to get business, but still, it has its own celebrity status.
For instance, two weeks ago, I was in the mall, minding my own business when a girl stopped me and said, "nice hair!". Ok, thank you. My pharmacist comments on my hair EVERY TIME I go in there (which is frequent b/c lets face it, I am a walking pharmacy in my purse). She said, "you're hair always looks so good!". Need I say, that was the time I decided to roll out of bed, head over there with a hooded sweatshirt on and dirty jeans, with no makeup and I didn't even BRUSH my hair! Was she just being nice, or was she genuine? who knows.
But its not just that. It doesn't just stop there. My family was out to dinner once and a lady basically lingered near our table, looking at me, whispering to her friends and then finally came over (I thought I had something in my teeth!). She stopped me to say, "I love your hair!!". Oh, thanks! You TOO can have a bob if you visit the salon where I work!
This morning is what really made me think of the insanity. My neighbor, whom I talk to on occasion, but not enough to know her last name, asked me, "oh are you letting your hair grow out? I noticed you had a clip in it the other day!". Actually, yes I am three weeks overdue for a cut, (thanks for noticing), but some of the stylists at work think I should let it grow a little longer to shape it back up before the wedding. This is getting way out of control.
I recently had a man at K-mart stop and touch my hair. He had his wife with him! I guess this is how pregnant women feel when they have people touching their bellies!
So, in honor of my hair, I thought I'd post a few photos of me with my many different styles throughout the years: The first one is recent, but not quite as blonde now, the second is from the year 2000, before I chopped it and I was quite smashed at a wedding during those photos, the third is from when I was in high school sporting the "Rachel" haircut and the last is my ultimate favorite b/c it suits me best!
For instance, two weeks ago, I was in the mall, minding my own business when a girl stopped me and said, "nice hair!". Ok, thank you. My pharmacist comments on my hair EVERY TIME I go in there (which is frequent b/c lets face it, I am a walking pharmacy in my purse). She said, "you're hair always looks so good!". Need I say, that was the time I decided to roll out of bed, head over there with a hooded sweatshirt on and dirty jeans, with no makeup and I didn't even BRUSH my hair! Was she just being nice, or was she genuine? who knows.
But its not just that. It doesn't just stop there. My family was out to dinner once and a lady basically lingered near our table, looking at me, whispering to her friends and then finally came over (I thought I had something in my teeth!). She stopped me to say, "I love your hair!!". Oh, thanks! You TOO can have a bob if you visit the salon where I work!
This morning is what really made me think of the insanity. My neighbor, whom I talk to on occasion, but not enough to know her last name, asked me, "oh are you letting your hair grow out? I noticed you had a clip in it the other day!". Actually, yes I am three weeks overdue for a cut, (thanks for noticing), but some of the stylists at work think I should let it grow a little longer to shape it back up before the wedding. This is getting way out of control.
I recently had a man at K-mart stop and touch my hair. He had his wife with him! I guess this is how pregnant women feel when they have people touching their bellies!
So, in honor of my hair, I thought I'd post a few photos of me with my many different styles throughout the years: The first one is recent, but not quite as blonde now, the second is from the year 2000, before I chopped it and I was quite smashed at a wedding during those photos, the third is from when I was in high school sporting the "Rachel" haircut and the last is my ultimate favorite b/c it suits me best!
Sunday, January 4, 2009
Happy New Year!!!
So I've been slack on updating, I know, I know!!! And I will be even more slack this evening b/c my fav's are back on tv tonight, "Desperate Housewives" & "Brother's & Sisters", and lets not forget, "Rock of Love - Bus Tour". And its a good thing b/c I've been watching "The Wedding Date" 3 nights in a row on TNT. (I can't believe I just admitted that). But trust me, I have plenty to write about soon, very soon.
Possibly tomorrow, so be sure to check back. And oh yeah, HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
Possibly tomorrow, so be sure to check back. And oh yeah, HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
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