All Fired Up is a little more red than orange...the picture doesn't really do it justice. I probably doesn't help that I only have one coat on, too. I was just not feeling it this week.
But, I'm still linking up to share! :)
Friday, March 29, 2013
The Nail Files - keeping it simple this weekend
I know I teased y'all with the fun tools I got last week. But I really wasn't feeling going all out this time around. So I kept it simple:
You're looking at two Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure: All Fired Up and Wedding Glitters.
All Fired Up is a little more red than orange...the picture doesn't really do it justice. I probably doesn't help that I only have one coat on, too. I was just not feeling it this week.
But, I'm still linking up to share! :)
All Fired Up is a little more red than orange...the picture doesn't really do it justice. I probably doesn't help that I only have one coat on, too. I was just not feeling it this week.
But, I'm still linking up to share! :)
He would have been 33...
Today my family-in-law remembers the one we lost last year.
Christopher Marc Ring. 3/29/1980 - 7/16/2012
I don't know what today will hold. Mr S and I are both off. We're taking LB and LS to lunch. Then Mr S and LB are going to a "boys" movie, possibly with DiL. And LS and I are either going to a different movie (more appropriate for a 9 y/o) or to Painted Earth (paint your own pottery).
Then we're all having dinner at the in-laws house. One of Chris's favorites: Rolled Tacos. It's a family recipe that EVERYONE in the family LOVES. There are stories of uncles hoarding/hiding them in rooms when they were younger just to be sure they got some the next day...IF there were any leftover to begin with. Chris and Mr S used to compete to see who ate the most. I'm talking a dozen each, or more. And let's not forget that LB was catching up with the numbers he'd eat. And then there's DiL, who the boys get their hollow right leg and insatiable appetite, from. He'd eat just as many. And then there's me, LS, and SMiL. While we don't reach the double digits, we still eat our fair share. And that's just when it was seven of us. Heaven forbid you make these for a family function. You'd be cooking all day and STILL NOT HAVE ENOUGH. This stuff is CRACK for my in-law family!
Today will be a day of memories. Chris was great with kids. He worked at one of our local Boys and Girls Clubs. And he loved his LB and LS...and his big Bro, Mr S. He and Mr S were close. And I'm sure there will be sad moments. We finally have the funds for his grave stone. I think that will be a rough decision that will be made today.
(If you're not already aware, dying isn't cheap. Do your family a favor and have this stuff planned and paid for, if you can.)
It's been a bit of an emotional 8 months. The first year is almost over. I don't know if it will get better the second year or not. We've all had our moments and our issues this year. We've all had our ways of dealing with them.
Chris is the reason for this week's nail colors: Red and Gold for his favorite team - Kansas City Chiefs.
So, when you read this, I ask that you just say a quick prayer or send loving thoughts our way (whatever is your preferred method). It's greatly appreciated.
FYI - abbreviations, for those wanting to know: LB - Little Brother; LS - Little Sister; DiL - Dad in Law; SMil - Stepmom in Law.
Christopher Marc Ring. 3/29/1980 - 7/16/2012
I took this at the LA Auto Show in November of 2011.
I don't know what today will hold. Mr S and I are both off. We're taking LB and LS to lunch. Then Mr S and LB are going to a "boys" movie, possibly with DiL. And LS and I are either going to a different movie (more appropriate for a 9 y/o) or to Painted Earth (paint your own pottery).
Then we're all having dinner at the in-laws house. One of Chris's favorites: Rolled Tacos. It's a family recipe that EVERYONE in the family LOVES. There are stories of uncles hoarding/hiding them in rooms when they were younger just to be sure they got some the next day...IF there were any leftover to begin with. Chris and Mr S used to compete to see who ate the most. I'm talking a dozen each, or more. And let's not forget that LB was catching up with the numbers he'd eat. And then there's DiL, who the boys get their hollow right leg and insatiable appetite, from. He'd eat just as many. And then there's me, LS, and SMiL. While we don't reach the double digits, we still eat our fair share. And that's just when it was seven of us. Heaven forbid you make these for a family function. You'd be cooking all day and STILL NOT HAVE ENOUGH. This stuff is CRACK for my in-law family!
Today will be a day of memories. Chris was great with kids. He worked at one of our local Boys and Girls Clubs. And he loved his LB and LS...and his big Bro, Mr S. He and Mr S were close. And I'm sure there will be sad moments. We finally have the funds for his grave stone. I think that will be a rough decision that will be made today.
(If you're not already aware, dying isn't cheap. Do your family a favor and have this stuff planned and paid for, if you can.)
It's been a bit of an emotional 8 months. The first year is almost over. I don't know if it will get better the second year or not. We've all had our moments and our issues this year. We've all had our ways of dealing with them.
Chris is the reason for this week's nail colors: Red and Gold for his favorite team - Kansas City Chiefs.
So, when you read this, I ask that you just say a quick prayer or send loving thoughts our way (whatever is your preferred method). It's greatly appreciated.
FYI - abbreviations, for those wanting to know: LB - Little Brother; LS - Little Sister; DiL - Dad in Law; SMil - Stepmom in Law.
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
So What Wednesday!
This week, I'm saying So What if...
* We still have clean clothes from Sunday to put away. They're all mushed up in the laundry basket by the dresser.
* I finally took the jeans/pants out of the dryer yesterday. They were the only load to get put away from Sunday's laundry adventure.
* I had three servings of Angelfood Pineapple cake yesterday. They're only 2 points each. That stuff is GOOD!!
* I still haven't brought in my small suitcase from my trip last week. It's only been sitting in my trunk since Friday afternoon. It has no clothes/makeup/toiletries, so I'm not worried. It's just work stuff that I won't need for another 3 weeks!
* I have lost the motivation to edit pictures lately. Not like I have portraits or anything. But I know I have some pretty great scenery shots that could use some touch ups. I'm just not feeling it lately.
* I need to organize my work area and all the boxes lining the walls in the spare room, but don't want to. I have way too much stored in here and it's taking up way too much room. But I have no desire to do anything about it. So I'll just keep moving stuff around when I need to get some where. I have a path cleared from my door to the desk and to the printer. What more do I need?
* I kind of want to go to Blissdom next year. But I don't think I have enough followers to qualify as a "blogger". Nor do I do any of the other exciting posts that a lot of the participants do. And after hearing about the mean girls this year, maybe I'll just say "no thanks!"
* All I want to do this week after work is sit on the couch and watch TV and either read or crochet. I kind of want to do that when I'm supposed to be working, too. This is the downside to working at home...too many distractions!
So what are you saying "So What" to this week? Come join up with the rest of us:
Happy Hump Day!!
* We still have clean clothes from Sunday to put away. They're all mushed up in the laundry basket by the dresser.
* I finally took the jeans/pants out of the dryer yesterday. They were the only load to get put away from Sunday's laundry adventure.
* I had three servings of Angelfood Pineapple cake yesterday. They're only 2 points each. That stuff is GOOD!!
* I still haven't brought in my small suitcase from my trip last week. It's only been sitting in my trunk since Friday afternoon. It has no clothes/makeup/toiletries, so I'm not worried. It's just work stuff that I won't need for another 3 weeks!
* I have lost the motivation to edit pictures lately. Not like I have portraits or anything. But I know I have some pretty great scenery shots that could use some touch ups. I'm just not feeling it lately.
* I need to organize my work area and all the boxes lining the walls in the spare room, but don't want to. I have way too much stored in here and it's taking up way too much room. But I have no desire to do anything about it. So I'll just keep moving stuff around when I need to get some where. I have a path cleared from my door to the desk and to the printer. What more do I need?
* I kind of want to go to Blissdom next year. But I don't think I have enough followers to qualify as a "blogger". Nor do I do any of the other exciting posts that a lot of the participants do. And after hearing about the mean girls this year, maybe I'll just say "no thanks!"
* All I want to do this week after work is sit on the couch and watch TV and either read or crochet. I kind of want to do that when I'm supposed to be working, too. This is the downside to working at home...too many distractions!
So what are you saying "So What" to this week? Come join up with the rest of us:
Happy Hump Day!!
Monday, March 25, 2013
Weekly Weigh In - Week 12 (I Think)
Last week was HORRIBLE!!
But I guess we all have those weeks when we're trying to lose weight and make a change to our eating and exercising habits.
Today's weight, however: 234.5!!
I seriously have not idea how that happened. After the week I had, where I only worked out one day and when over my daily points at least two days in a row, I basically gave up on the weekend (cause those are the days that I, typically, don't pay close attention to my points anyway).
Maybe the work out with the hubby yesterday helped more than the homemade Alfredo sauce hurt.
No idea what happened, but I'm glad it did!
I head back to Alabama for a week of training in two weeks. My little goal is to be 5 pounds less by then (which should be interesting with being in Anaheim this weekend for Wonder-Con). But I am planning to work out more this week. I've even asked my husband to, gently, remind me that I need to do so...even if it's just dancing with the Xbox (something I haven't done in MONTHS!).
Weekly Goals:
1. Back on track with tracking food/points.
2. Activity points!! (I'm sure you've noticed a theme here)
3. Shop for the weekend in Anaheim (snacks I can take with me that are low points so I don't waste my valuable points during the day).
Happy Monday, y'all. I'm gonna hunt down some coffee...
But I guess we all have those weeks when we're trying to lose weight and make a change to our eating and exercising habits.
Today's weight, however: 234.5!!
I seriously have not idea how that happened. After the week I had, where I only worked out one day and when over my daily points at least two days in a row, I basically gave up on the weekend (cause those are the days that I, typically, don't pay close attention to my points anyway).
Maybe the work out with the hubby yesterday helped more than the homemade Alfredo sauce hurt.
No idea what happened, but I'm glad it did!
I head back to Alabama for a week of training in two weeks. My little goal is to be 5 pounds less by then (which should be interesting with being in Anaheim this weekend for Wonder-Con). But I am planning to work out more this week. I've even asked my husband to, gently, remind me that I need to do so...even if it's just dancing with the Xbox (something I haven't done in MONTHS!).
Weekly Goals:
1. Back on track with tracking food/points.
2. Activity points!! (I'm sure you've noticed a theme here)
3. Shop for the weekend in Anaheim (snacks I can take with me that are low points so I don't waste my valuable points during the day).
Happy Monday, y'all. I'm gonna hunt down some coffee...
Sunday, March 24, 2013
Saturday, March 23, 2013
To my new followers and commentors...
(Did I spell that right? Is that even a word: commentors?)
Anyway,,,
I just wanted to say welcome!!
And let you know a couple things...
1. I see your comments. Unfortunately, I don't always reply back. I don't know if you get notification that your comment has been replied to. But if you do, that's why you don't always see a reply from me: I don't always do it.
2. Is it customary to reply to comments? I have not idea! I've been doing this for over two years and I still don't know. I try to look at other, more popular, blogs for some idea. And I get mixed answers: some do, some don't.
3. I am in no way consistent in the blogging world. I'm sure you've noticed that already, though.
4. Rules: be nice, play well with others, and give credit where credit is due. Other than that, I value any input you have to my various topics. I'd love to hear your ideas if I have a dilemma. Not that I've had a problem with this, ever! But I figured I'd just put it out there.
5. I may not follow you back if you follow me. Please don't take it personally. Mostly it's because I just forget to hit follow when I go check out your blog. Sorry...
So there you have it. Not really sure why I felt the need to post this. But I just wanted everyone to be aware of what you're getting yourself into!
Happy Saturday!
PS...I am so officially thrilled it is finally the weekend!!!
Anyway,,,
I just wanted to say welcome!!
And let you know a couple things...
1. I see your comments. Unfortunately, I don't always reply back. I don't know if you get notification that your comment has been replied to. But if you do, that's why you don't always see a reply from me: I don't always do it.
2. Is it customary to reply to comments? I have not idea! I've been doing this for over two years and I still don't know. I try to look at other, more popular, blogs for some idea. And I get mixed answers: some do, some don't.
3. I am in no way consistent in the blogging world. I'm sure you've noticed that already, though.
4. Rules: be nice, play well with others, and give credit where credit is due. Other than that, I value any input you have to my various topics. I'd love to hear your ideas if I have a dilemma. Not that I've had a problem with this, ever! But I figured I'd just put it out there.
5. I may not follow you back if you follow me. Please don't take it personally. Mostly it's because I just forget to hit follow when I go check out your blog. Sorry...
So there you have it. Not really sure why I felt the need to post this. But I just wanted everyone to be aware of what you're getting yourself into!
Happy Saturday!
PS...I am so officially thrilled it is finally the weekend!!!
Friday, March 22, 2013
Nail Files
I didn't do my nails this week.
GASP!!!
Ok, actually I did...but I did the Julep Oxygen Nail Treatment polish. Which is a sheer pink, basically. So no pictures, of that anyway.
I did, however, make a discovery. The new Walmart in Elk Grove has some pretty spiffy nail art...stuff. Look what I got:
Kiss Nail Art in black, white, and silver glitter. And Fing'rs Edge Art box - containing a dotting tool (YEAH!), nail art brush, angled edge brush, and some stencils. (I'm most excited about the dotting tool).
Here's a better look at the stencils (some also came with the Kiss Nail Art) and brushes:
And, of course, I played with the art "paints" a bit. Just to get an idea of how well they went on and such.
Even though I didn't do my nails, I'm still linking up to show off my finds with the lovely ladies: Tara and Vicki!
Next Friday, the 29th, will be a bit of a blur. I'm off for Good Friday. But it will also have been Chris's 33rd birthday (my brother in law who passed last summer). So the day will be a mega emotional whirlwind.
Followed by Mr S and I whisking away to Anaheim for Wonder-Con on Saturday and Sunday.
All that to say, I don't know that I'll get a post in on Friday. If I do, it'll be my nails from the beginning of the week. We'll see though. Maybe I'll do KC Chief's colors in honor of Chris.
Well, now that I've added a somber mood to the day...
Happy Friday, y'all!
GASP!!!
Ok, actually I did...but I did the Julep Oxygen Nail Treatment polish. Which is a sheer pink, basically. So no pictures, of that anyway.
I did, however, make a discovery. The new Walmart in Elk Grove has some pretty spiffy nail art...stuff. Look what I got:
Even though I didn't do my nails, I'm still linking up to show off my finds with the lovely ladies: Tara and Vicki!
Next Friday, the 29th, will be a bit of a blur. I'm off for Good Friday. But it will also have been Chris's 33rd birthday (my brother in law who passed last summer). So the day will be a mega emotional whirlwind.
Followed by Mr S and I whisking away to Anaheim for Wonder-Con on Saturday and Sunday.
All that to say, I don't know that I'll get a post in on Friday. If I do, it'll be my nails from the beginning of the week. We'll see though. Maybe I'll do KC Chief's colors in honor of Chris.
Well, now that I've added a somber mood to the day...
Happy Friday, y'all!
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