I had such a good time this past week at Trav's parents' house. We left on Wednesday afternoon after he got off from work, and we finally got there around 9pm.
Thursday was kind of Wyatt's day. At 1:30 we all went down to his school to see him get his student of the month award. Yay! Then Laurie and I went downtown to check out a store called a la mode, where they have really cute shoes and purses. I think I'd like to get a purse there someday, or maybe some jewelry. So cute! Travis skipped on the shopping and waited for us at The Stagg, lol. Next, we all went back to the house after we picked Wyatt up from school. Travis and I then left to go to the store and pick up stuff for our jambalaya (tdf!). While Travis was cooking, Laurie and I took Wyatt to a carnival at his future middle school. He won a bottle of soda from the ring toss, a handful of candy from other various games, and we made sure to grab some cotton candy before we left. Wyatt was like, "I love when I get an award!" LOL
On Friday... Travis had a meeting with his future district manager(... turns out we should be moving soon!!), and then we met up with Cory at Mens Wearhouse so he could get fitted for his tux. Then we all went downtown (Cory, Todd, Laurie, Wyatt, Trav and I) to Brewbaker's for lunch. The food was pretty good, and we enjoyed the sampler there. Brewbakers is cool because they brew their own beer and sodas, and they have pretty good food for cheap. Once we got home, we just relaxed with the fam for a while. Tacos for dinner! Super fun.
Saturday was insane... Todd, Laurie, Trav, and I all went to Six Flags Magic Mountain. Of course since it was a Saturday, we waited around more than anything else. Rode three rides and then it was time for a rather crappy burger at the Moose Burger Lodge (theme park food usually just sucks I guess). Then... Todd was feeling really sick and decided he wanted to just go rest in the car :-( ... so the rest of us rode three more rides (which took forever!) and went home. I do have to say though that my favorites were Goliath, Tatsu, and X2! The x2 was just unlike any other roller coaster I've ever ridden in my life! So worth the wait.
Sunday was girls' day! Kim, Laurie, and I went shopping for Kim's outfit for the wedding. It was so easy, she chose the second dress she tried on! It was a really pretty green color, and we found a beautiful wrap and shoes to go with it. Then we found someone to help us choose a shirt and tie so that Frank could match :-) Once we got back from shopping, we had to pick Todd up from the hospital (turns out he possibly had a kidney stone! poor guy). We went to CVS to get his prescription and such. ...later on, we had some Irish Car Bombs. Wow.
Let's see... Monday: didn't get out of bed til around 1:30 or later. Miserable. lol. Didn't do much that day because I was feeling so gross.
And Tuesday we came home!
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Leaving tomorrow!
I am so excited to leave tomorrow! Finally Travis and I get to go do something fun! The last time we got away for the weekend was our Ft. Bragg trip. That means I won't be writing for a while, but I will try to cover everything when I get back.
Today I went to pick up or traditional road trip refreshments: Monsters for Travis, Frappuccinos for me, and snacks! It's always a long drive so we need the caffeine to keep us going.
I also picked up some makeup at CVS, all of which I got great deals on. I purchased a Cover Girl lip stain in Cinnamon Smile, a Wetslicks gloss in Guava, a Revlon gloss in Infinite Rose, Revlon Double Twist Waterproof mascara (*scary-@ss wand*!!! I don't know how long I'll be able to use that...) and a HIP dual eyeshadow in Playful. Score for me!
Today I went to pick up or traditional road trip refreshments: Monsters for Travis, Frappuccinos for me, and snacks! It's always a long drive so we need the caffeine to keep us going.
I also picked up some makeup at CVS, all of which I got great deals on. I purchased a Cover Girl lip stain in Cinnamon Smile, a Wetslicks gloss in Guava, a Revlon gloss in Infinite Rose, Revlon Double Twist Waterproof mascara (*scary-@ss wand*!!! I don't know how long I'll be able to use that...) and a HIP dual eyeshadow in Playful. Score for me!
Monday, March 22, 2010
Manic Monday
Ok, I lied. My Mondays are actually pretty chill since I don't have a job right now. This morning I basically slept in, got ready, and went out to go get some errands taken care of.
First I went down to the post office to mail off a package for my best bud. A couple was there in front of me with a ton of APO/FPO boxes... the man turned to me and asked if I would be willing to give the name and address of my soldier so that they could also send him a package! I thought that was so sweet. They are going to email me soon, I guess there is also a support group for the people at home.
After that, I went to the recycling center. We have been collecting cans for months now, and today I finally got in the mood to go take them down... we got $28! Yay! Pays for one of our Magic Mountain tickets lol!
Hmm what else? OH Dancing with the Stars tonight. So curious to see what kind of craptastic stunt Kate Gosselin pulls lol.
First I went down to the post office to mail off a package for my best bud. A couple was there in front of me with a ton of APO/FPO boxes... the man turned to me and asked if I would be willing to give the name and address of my soldier so that they could also send him a package! I thought that was so sweet. They are going to email me soon, I guess there is also a support group for the people at home.
After that, I went to the recycling center. We have been collecting cans for months now, and today I finally got in the mood to go take them down... we got $28! Yay! Pays for one of our Magic Mountain tickets lol!
Hmm what else? OH Dancing with the Stars tonight. So curious to see what kind of craptastic stunt Kate Gosselin pulls lol.
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Shoeeessss!
I just wanted to tell you guys about my wedding shoes! I just got them in yesterday and they are awesome... Nontraditional, but they are so comfortable and I cannot wait to slip these on under my dress knowing that I will be confident walking down the aisle without totally leaning on my Papa. LOL
I got a great deal on them last week from the Victoria's Secret website. They are the Colin Stuart Glitter Wedge Thongs, and they are still on special for 2/$25. Plus I found a free shipping code on some website I can't remember the name of... Anyway, I got the white ones to wear for my wedding (for some reason when I ordered I thought they had silver glitter... it kinda looks like it in the picture, but once I opened them up they clearly have white glitter! It's going to look even better with my dress), and then the silver ones to practice walking in, and I'll probably bring them along too. The wedge is 3.5 inches, by the way.
What's great about these shoes is that the bottom part is really hard and sturdy foam, but the top part where your foot rests is almost like a cushion... they are *so* comfortable! I am really impressed with the quality of these sandals. I can't wait to wear them!!!
Saturday, March 20, 2010
40 Beauty Questions
Just thought I would do this for fun this morning! I'm freezing right now... brr
SKINCARE -
How many times do you wash your face daily?
Usually just at night time to remove my makeup. I've found that when i wash twice a day, especially with a cleanser that contains salicylic acid, my face gets sooo dry. So I just rinse my natural oils off with plain water during my shower in the morning.
What skin type do you have? (dry,oily,combo)
Combination... kinda oily t-zone, therefore I get breakouts, but also very dry cheeks.
What is your current facial wash?
Avon Solutions Maximum Moisture AM/PM
Do you exfoliate?
Yes, about twice a week or whenever I feel I need to.
What brand do you use?
CVS brand apricot scrub
What moisturizer do you use?
Avon Solutions Maximum Moisture at night, Neutrogena Rapid Clear Acne Defense on breakout areas, and Aveeno Positively Radiant spf 15 for daytime
Do you have freckles?
Yes! But honestly I hardly notice them on my face, they really don't bother me,
Do you use eye cream?
I don't use actual eye cream, although I probably should start. I just use my thickest moisturizer under my eyes after I wash my face and before I go to bed.
Do you or did you have acne prone skin?
Yes! It's not terrible but I usually have a couple of blemishes somewhere on my face, no matter what I do.
Did you ever have to use Pro-activ?
Yes, but it was very irritating. Even the oily parts of my face turned red and started flaking! It was way too strong for my skin. I probably shouldn't have used it, as I just had a few pimples, not full-out acne.
MAKE-UP
What foundation do you use?
Right now I switch between Neutrogena Healthy Skin in Buff, Revlon Colorstay in Nude, and Bare Escentuals in Fairly Light. I would love to try Make Up ForEver HD, but it's reallly expensive for foundation. I'd also like to try some MAC foundations.
How about concealer?
MAC Select Cover-Up in NW20
Do you know your undertone color?
I feel like my skin tone is more warm, since I have trouble with a lot of foundations looking too yellow on me, but I really have no clue!
What do you think of fake eyelashes?
I really like them, they just make your eyes pop so beautifully. They are a little tricky to apply, though-- I hope I can get it right so that I might be able to wear them for the wedding.
Did you know that you are supposed to change your mascara every 3 months?
I don't think you really have to, as long as your mascara is still working for you. I would say you shouldn't keep using it after 6 months though. I usually have two mascaras open at a time, though, so I feel like I shouldn't throw them out at 3 months.
What brand of mascara do you use?
I don't know if I'm in love with them, but currently I'm using Rimmel Lash Maxxx and Avon Wash-off Waterproof. I also sometimes layer the Avon over the Rimmel if I want darker lashes. The next mascara I want to try is L'Oreal Voluminous.
Sephora or MAC?
I don't really think you can choose between the two. Sephora has so many different brands and products, and MAC is only one brand, but they have a lot of cool products, too. Apples and Oranges.
Do you have a MAC Pro-card?
No
What makeup tools do you use in make up application?
Brushes, q-tips, and kleenex
Do you use make-up base/primer for the eyes?
Right now I am using NYX eyeshadow base, and honestly I can't tell if there is a difference! I wanted to try Urban Decay Primer Potion but I decided to try something less expensive before shelling out the $18 or so.
For the face?
I've tried Smashbox Photo Finish and Laura Geller Spackle... but I don't see much of a difference in the smoothness or lasting power of my makeup with either of them on.
What is your favorite eyeshadow (color or shade)?
I really love the Bare Escentuals shadows... I used up an entire pot of City Lights, and another current favorite is Cocoa Diamond, it's a really pretty brown with barely any shimmer. If you know BE shadows, you know they are *super* shimmery sometimes lol
Do you use pencil or liquid eyeliner?
I use pencil mostly, I'm still practicing with the liquid liner on my lid... I'm getting better, though!
How often do you poke your eyes with an eyeliner pencil?
Not too often...
What do you think of pigment eyeshadows?
Ok, like I said most of my eyeshadow collection is BE, so they are allll loose and in "pigment" form. They are really messy unless you are careful with them. I've gotten used to it for the most part, though... but sometimes I do end up with a colorful sink from tapping all the excess shadow from my brushes.
Do you use mineral makeup?
Yes.
What is your favorite lipstick?
I really don't wear any! I would like to, but I feel that glosses are holding me over quite well for now.
How about lipgloss?
I love the Victoria's Secret Beauty Rush glosses. They are pretty sticky but they all smell really good. I also like the BE glosses... they're not sticky at all and they have some really pretty shades.
What is your favorite blush to use?
I wouldn't say it's my all-time favorite, but for some reason it stays in my daily makeup container: BE Frisky
Do you buy your makeup on ebay?
No.
Do you like drugstore makeup?
Yes! Some products are actually great quality, sometimes even better than more expensive stuff. Especially mascara.
Do you go to CCO's? (cosmetic company outlets)
I've been to at least one or two, but I haven't purchased anything there.
Did you ever consider taking make-up classes?
It would be really fun, I just haven't had the opportunity.
Are you clumsy in putting on makeup?
I can be... but luckily I only dropped a BE shadow once. COMPLETE MESS!
Name a makeup crime that you hate?
Overplucked eyebrows! eww. And bright blue eyeshadow.
Do you like colorful shades of makeup (lipstick,eyeshadow) or neutral ones?
Neutral for day, although a small pop of color can be a nice change. But full on bright colors are best saved for the nightclub or... Halloween I guess lol.
Which celebrity always has great make up?
Hmm... I'm not sure? I don't actively check out celebrity makeup.
If you could leave the house using just ONE make up item, what would you use?
At least some tinted moisturizer or concealer for blemishes.
Could you ever leave the house without any makeup on?
I could... not that I would enjoy it.
Do you think you look good even without any makeup on?
I think I look ok without, but I feel best when I put a little effort into how I look.
In your opinion, what is the BEST makeup line?
I don't think there is one!
What do you think of Makeup??
I like it! It's fun to experiment with it and it can really be uplifting at times. :-)
SKINCARE -
How many times do you wash your face daily?
Usually just at night time to remove my makeup. I've found that when i wash twice a day, especially with a cleanser that contains salicylic acid, my face gets sooo dry. So I just rinse my natural oils off with plain water during my shower in the morning.
What skin type do you have? (dry,oily,combo)
Combination... kinda oily t-zone, therefore I get breakouts, but also very dry cheeks.
What is your current facial wash?
Avon Solutions Maximum Moisture AM/PM
Do you exfoliate?
Yes, about twice a week or whenever I feel I need to.
What brand do you use?
CVS brand apricot scrub
What moisturizer do you use?
Avon Solutions Maximum Moisture at night, Neutrogena Rapid Clear Acne Defense on breakout areas, and Aveeno Positively Radiant spf 15 for daytime
Do you have freckles?
Yes! But honestly I hardly notice them on my face, they really don't bother me,
Do you use eye cream?
I don't use actual eye cream, although I probably should start. I just use my thickest moisturizer under my eyes after I wash my face and before I go to bed.
Do you or did you have acne prone skin?
Yes! It's not terrible but I usually have a couple of blemishes somewhere on my face, no matter what I do.
Did you ever have to use Pro-activ?
Yes, but it was very irritating. Even the oily parts of my face turned red and started flaking! It was way too strong for my skin. I probably shouldn't have used it, as I just had a few pimples, not full-out acne.
MAKE-UP
What foundation do you use?
Right now I switch between Neutrogena Healthy Skin in Buff, Revlon Colorstay in Nude, and Bare Escentuals in Fairly Light. I would love to try Make Up ForEver HD, but it's reallly expensive for foundation. I'd also like to try some MAC foundations.
How about concealer?
MAC Select Cover-Up in NW20
Do you know your undertone color?
I feel like my skin tone is more warm, since I have trouble with a lot of foundations looking too yellow on me, but I really have no clue!
What do you think of fake eyelashes?
I really like them, they just make your eyes pop so beautifully. They are a little tricky to apply, though-- I hope I can get it right so that I might be able to wear them for the wedding.
Did you know that you are supposed to change your mascara every 3 months?
I don't think you really have to, as long as your mascara is still working for you. I would say you shouldn't keep using it after 6 months though. I usually have two mascaras open at a time, though, so I feel like I shouldn't throw them out at 3 months.
What brand of mascara do you use?
I don't know if I'm in love with them, but currently I'm using Rimmel Lash Maxxx and Avon Wash-off Waterproof. I also sometimes layer the Avon over the Rimmel if I want darker lashes. The next mascara I want to try is L'Oreal Voluminous.
Sephora or MAC?
I don't really think you can choose between the two. Sephora has so many different brands and products, and MAC is only one brand, but they have a lot of cool products, too. Apples and Oranges.
Do you have a MAC Pro-card?
No
What makeup tools do you use in make up application?
Brushes, q-tips, and kleenex
Do you use make-up base/primer for the eyes?
Right now I am using NYX eyeshadow base, and honestly I can't tell if there is a difference! I wanted to try Urban Decay Primer Potion but I decided to try something less expensive before shelling out the $18 or so.
For the face?
I've tried Smashbox Photo Finish and Laura Geller Spackle... but I don't see much of a difference in the smoothness or lasting power of my makeup with either of them on.
What is your favorite eyeshadow (color or shade)?
I really love the Bare Escentuals shadows... I used up an entire pot of City Lights, and another current favorite is Cocoa Diamond, it's a really pretty brown with barely any shimmer. If you know BE shadows, you know they are *super* shimmery sometimes lol
Do you use pencil or liquid eyeliner?
I use pencil mostly, I'm still practicing with the liquid liner on my lid... I'm getting better, though!
How often do you poke your eyes with an eyeliner pencil?
Not too often...
What do you think of pigment eyeshadows?
Ok, like I said most of my eyeshadow collection is BE, so they are allll loose and in "pigment" form. They are really messy unless you are careful with them. I've gotten used to it for the most part, though... but sometimes I do end up with a colorful sink from tapping all the excess shadow from my brushes.
Do you use mineral makeup?
Yes.
What is your favorite lipstick?
I really don't wear any! I would like to, but I feel that glosses are holding me over quite well for now.
How about lipgloss?
I love the Victoria's Secret Beauty Rush glosses. They are pretty sticky but they all smell really good. I also like the BE glosses... they're not sticky at all and they have some really pretty shades.
What is your favorite blush to use?
I wouldn't say it's my all-time favorite, but for some reason it stays in my daily makeup container: BE Frisky
Do you buy your makeup on ebay?
No.
Do you like drugstore makeup?
Yes! Some products are actually great quality, sometimes even better than more expensive stuff. Especially mascara.
Do you go to CCO's? (cosmetic company outlets)
I've been to at least one or two, but I haven't purchased anything there.
Did you ever consider taking make-up classes?
It would be really fun, I just haven't had the opportunity.
Are you clumsy in putting on makeup?
I can be... but luckily I only dropped a BE shadow once. COMPLETE MESS!
Name a makeup crime that you hate?
Overplucked eyebrows! eww. And bright blue eyeshadow.
Do you like colorful shades of makeup (lipstick,eyeshadow) or neutral ones?
Neutral for day, although a small pop of color can be a nice change. But full on bright colors are best saved for the nightclub or... Halloween I guess lol.
Which celebrity always has great make up?
Hmm... I'm not sure? I don't actively check out celebrity makeup.
If you could leave the house using just ONE make up item, what would you use?
At least some tinted moisturizer or concealer for blemishes.
Could you ever leave the house without any makeup on?
I could... not that I would enjoy it.
Do you think you look good even without any makeup on?
I think I look ok without, but I feel best when I put a little effort into how I look.
In your opinion, what is the BEST makeup line?
I don't think there is one!
What do you think of Makeup??
I like it! It's fun to experiment with it and it can really be uplifting at times. :-)
Friday, March 19, 2010
1st post!
There hasn't been much going on lately until now! I am getting so excited for the wedding... there's only 63 days left or something crazy like that!!!
Obviously this is my first blog post so i will explain what has been going on with the wedding planning recently. OK-- so we put down the deposit on the ceremony location that we chose, did all the paperwork and everything, and then it came back that we needed to have insurance for the venue. Seriously? Like someone is really going to walk off the cliff or something? Anyway, so my mom went in to the insurance office like 3! Yes 3 months ago to get our 1 day insurance and the lady put it off and put it off until FINALLY on Wednesday my mom sat in her office and waited for her to finish the documents. And today... I received the cash receipt and the letter stating that all of our paperwork is complete!! Yay!
So, I don't have much more wedding stuff to do for about a month, when I have to call our officiant and photographer to finalize the plans.
Other than wedding stuff, Travis finally got a meeting with his *cross your fingers* future district manager! We are driving down there mid-week next week so he can meet with her on Friday. Then on Saturday we are going to Magic Mountain! I am so excited, it will be my very first time there. I'm sure Travis, Todd, and Laurie will give me the grand tour. And Sunday is shopping with my future mother in law for her wedding outfit! Can you tell I'm excited for this week? Life has been boring around here lately. LOL I told my mom she has a more exciting social life than I do right now.
Obviously this is my first blog post so i will explain what has been going on with the wedding planning recently. OK-- so we put down the deposit on the ceremony location that we chose, did all the paperwork and everything, and then it came back that we needed to have insurance for the venue. Seriously? Like someone is really going to walk off the cliff or something? Anyway, so my mom went in to the insurance office like 3! Yes 3 months ago to get our 1 day insurance and the lady put it off and put it off until FINALLY on Wednesday my mom sat in her office and waited for her to finish the documents. And today... I received the cash receipt and the letter stating that all of our paperwork is complete!! Yay!
So, I don't have much more wedding stuff to do for about a month, when I have to call our officiant and photographer to finalize the plans.
Other than wedding stuff, Travis finally got a meeting with his *cross your fingers* future district manager! We are driving down there mid-week next week so he can meet with her on Friday. Then on Saturday we are going to Magic Mountain! I am so excited, it will be my very first time there. I'm sure Travis, Todd, and Laurie will give me the grand tour. And Sunday is shopping with my future mother in law for her wedding outfit! Can you tell I'm excited for this week? Life has been boring around here lately. LOL I told my mom she has a more exciting social life than I do right now.
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