HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!! I hope you had a super fabulous 2009 - and I hope your 2010 is a million times better!!!

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Stay tuned for a review of Everyday Minerals... and guess what I got in the mail today!!!!

NINE

Well, I went and saw NINE. Can I tell you that Marion Cotillard is an amazing, gorgeous, fabulous actress!! I absolutely loved her in this movie!!

The movie was pretty good over all. It was a little dry in a couple places - and I definitely wish there was more dance numbers, but the numbers that were done - were done amazingly well. I had chills during every single dance number - it was really amazing - I just wish there was more.

The Nicole Kidman part was quite dry - I think they could have cut that out and threw in another dance - just for me :D

It is shocking how much Kate Hudson looks like her mom - its CRAZY! I loved her makeup and outfits though. Actually - every one's makeup was pretty awesome - and the costumes amazing.

I would definitely recommend people see this, I wouldn't see it in the theatre again, but I will definitely buy it when it comes out.

Have you seen it yet?

Marion in action:

Everyday Minerals

My Everyday Minerals Trial Sets arrived right before Christmas. You actually get a fair amount of product in these little glass jars!!! You could do your entire face for probably a week or so.

With Everyday Minerals you get one trial free - all other trial sets (3 or 4 different products) are $5.00 each. You always pay around $4.00 shipping on top of that. You can of course order a free trial pack every time you order - a little gift with purchase.

I ordered the Try Me Base Medium, the Try Me Face Powders, and the Try Me Peach Blush. I really wish I ordered the other blushes - these ones are a little peachy for me, but they are still quite pretty.

So far, after a couple uses, I think these products are quite nice. I'm still in the testing out stage and will do a full review when I really get into them. I just wanted everyone to see the adorable packaging and know about the sample testing.

*I did not get these products for free. I am not affiliated with the company in any way. I am not being paid by the company. This is my honest opinion, not a paid review*

Cutest. Idea. Ever!

Merry Christmas Eve everyone!!! I hope you're having a super wonderful and have some great plans for the weekend!!
So I went HERE and found the most adorable thing ever!!!

How sweet is that for the holiday season? I mean really? I love it... I know what everyone is getting next year!!!

Have a great holiday everyone and Merry Christmas!!!!

Movies. Movies. Movies.

The new Sex and the City trailer

I am pretty excited for this movie. I love the show and really enjoyed the last movie.
Next...
NINE... I am totally going to this over the holly-daze. How amazing does this look!!!

Of course, who isn't dying to see Alice in Wonderland...

I also have plans to see Lovely Bones over the Holly-daze. I really hope they don't screw this movie up. It was such an amazing book - and could be an amazing movie if done properly...

Are any of you planning to get some movie time in over the Holly-daze?

AVATAR

Ok, I don't know if you noticed from previous posts, I am not a Sci-Fi kinda girl. Star Wars, Star Trek - who can tell the difference. Lord of the Rings - total snoozer. Give me a chick flick any day and I'm a happy girl.

Last night my husband and I went to Avatar. It's 3D which is kinda cool. I always feel a bit sick when I go to 3D movies - stuff popping out at you - you kinda feel like you're moving. But after about 10 minutes I don't even notice and can settle in and enjoy the movie.

When the movie started, my thoughts were: "Lame", "How long is this movie", "Oh God, I'm so uncomfortable", "Why does this guy keep jabbing me", "It's so hot in here", "Why is the theatre so packed?"

Then it started to get into the movie - and wow. It was freakin awesome! I seriously loved it. I would honestly go and see it again - no problem. I highly recommend it to EVERYONE!!! Go see it!! And... don't mess with Mother Nature :D

I *heart* Brittany Murphy

One of my favorite go to girl movies is Little Black Book. This is my absolute favorite scene - such a super talented girl!!!

Christina Ricci for DKNY

I love Christina Ricci - here she is for DKNY. Truth be told - my husband is in love with her as well!

NYX Mini Haul

I FINALLY found a descent place that sells NYX. For those of you who are Canadain, Save On Foods has the BEST selection. I swear they have every colour for Nail, Face, Eyes, Cheeks, Lips. Definitley go there!!!
I picked up a Jumbo Eye Pencil in Cottage Cheese, A Single Eyeshadow in Hunter Green, and a Runway Collection Pallete in Super Model.
Look how pretty!!!!!

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The only thing I was unable to find was the eyeshadow base ... Booo! But I'm not sure you can get it in Canada? I am thining of trying the MAC Paint Pot in Bare Study... Does anyone have any thoughts on that?

I'm fairly lucky as I used to work in the cosmetics department (Clinique) so I have a LOT of makeup - not just Clinique but Lancome and Estee Lauder. I have to say I love Lancome eyeshadows - I don't think they get enough credit. They are very bright and pigmented and beautiful. Maybe a bit expensive.

I am definitley loving the NYX!

Health Care

I work for a medical research company (again we test of volunteer humans, not animals). We have a lot of drug reps who come in from the states to help us out with studies. We had a lady come in a couple months ago from Jersey. She was awesome. Funny, friendly, and the accent... wow... think Marissa Tomei, My Cousin Vinny... Including hair and clothes.
So she's there - we talk about the differences between Canada and the States, and of course health care came up. She is (was) a strong believer that universal health care is the devil. Long waits for procedures, she shouldn't have to pay for someone else to be covered on and on. I tried to explain to her at the time that yes, there are waits to have procedures done. For example, if you hurt your knee and want an MRI - you are going to wait until the people with MS, or brain tumors get their scans first - as they are more important.
She has been led to believe that even the very sick have to wait for treatment on the universal health care plan. I can assure you, that those who need care immediately, get care immediately. If you have cancer - you will be in treatment the next day - no waiting... but again, if you hurt your knee - you'll have to wait.
So this lovely (she is really a super sweet lady) came back a couple days ago and told me her daughter was diagnosed with Lupus. Her insurance doesn't cover the treatment for Lupus. She has to fork out $450.00/week for the treatment. She was so upset and distressed. She has decided to put her in a study that she is uncomfortable with just to get free treatments. I feel so horrible for her and her daughter.
If the US would adopt the universal health care program her daughter would have free treatment, no waiting, and wouldn't have to be uncomfortable in a study just to get treatment. So sad.

An Open Letter To The "Man" On The Bus

Dear "man" (I use that term VERY loosely) on the bus:

The first two rows of seating on the bus is known as "Priority Seating" as is stated by the various signs around those seats. These signs state that those seats are reserved as "Priority Seating, Please give up these seats to the elderly, disabled, child buggies". This sign does not mean that you, a 5 foot 6 inch 23 year old child can sit there no matter what. Not just sit in that seat mind you, but sit in BOTH seats. Sit right in the middle, so your butt crack is on the seat crack and spread your little legs as far as they will go so no one will sit with you. The lovely mid fourties lady next to me and I - sitting a good six rows back, gave up our seats for a lovely gentleman in his, must be, 80's, who argued with us because ladies should never have to give up their seats for men. We finally convinced him to sit, well aware that it was you who should have moved. A couple stops later a hunched over BLIND MAN got on, and he stood. Again, a lovely, must be mid fifties lady stood up to let this gentleman sit down. She stood, even though you had TWO seats to yourself. It's cold, its raining, we are packed into the bus like sardines, there are finally at least 10 people standing - you oblivious. Another lady got on with a walker - 4 older people got up this time so there was room to fold up the seats for the walker, and a spot for the little lady to sit down. It was at this point where I, admittedly, lost my temper. I politely excused my way passed all the people standing up to the front of the bus. I leaned over and whispered through gritted teeth "GET YOUR LAZY ASS OFF UP THAT SEAT AND LET SOMEONE SIT DOWN!!!" I can tell by your expression that you were going to turn to me with some rude comment, but once you saw my face you could tell that I was on the verge of ripping your face right off. You finally stood up, and I, received cheers and claps from the other passengers. On a going forward basis, please give up your seat to any female even a tiny bit older than you, and any male about 10 years older than you. Don't take up two seats, and for the LOVE of GOD, move to the BACK OF THE BUS!!!
With great love, from me!

Happy I'm Not Single

Have I said lately I am SO HAPPY I AM NOT SINGLE?!?!??!?!
I was in Noodlebox tonight (does everyone have a Noodlebox or is it local?)...Anyway, I was in Noodlebox getting some dinner for my husband and I; I had already ordered and was just sitting waiting for our food to be ready. In walks this adorable girl - wearing a knee length cranberry wool coat with matching flats, blonde super curly hair and pulled up and super cute natural make up, and her, what I am sure, is a very early in the relationship date. They both seem to be in their early twenties.
Him: Is THIS where you want to eat?
Her: YES! I LOVE it here!!!
Him: It's noodles (then very loudly) OH MY GOD IT'S $11.00 NOODLES!!!! $11.00 FOR NOODLES!?!?!?
Her: (Blushing) well it's not just noodles - see you get to choose a noodle, veggies, meat/tofu, and a sause - and it's just $11.00 - no tax or anything added
Him: This isn't what I had in mind - I brought $20.00 I can't afford to pay for two of these
Now, I'm thinking - where the hell are you gonna buy two meals for $20.00? McDonalds?
Needless to say they each paid for their own - he complained about the price. He was confused about the different kinds of noodles - he went for hot (they have a spice chart mild, mild + mild/medium, medium, medium+...) I can handle hot... I have no problem with spice... but medium is as high as I go, and medium is quite hot. The lady at the counter explained that hot is VERY hot... no no, he could handle it.
He was chocking and coughing and eyes watering, then threw a fit - got all upset, yelled at the cooks, yelled at the girl at the counter and left...
walked out...
LEFT HIS DATE THERE
Alone!!!!
I told her she's better off....
She agreed.

Holly daze

'Tis the season ladies and gentlemen....

Is everyone ready for the Christmas season?

I feel like I am. I have done all my Christmas shopping, pulled the company Christmas party off without a hitch - attending the husbands Christmas party tomorrow.



I have fallen in love with a new nail polish that I will be wearing through out the holiday season. It is Night Before by Rimmel London. It is a LOVELY shiny non sparkly purple. It almost looks black here - but it is beautiful - dries super fast and has great staying power. This is not a promotion in any way lol. I just happened upon it in the drug store and fell in love!

I have been looking for new makeup lately. Anyone have any suggestions? I ordered a sample foundation kit from http://www.everydayminerals.com/. Has anyone ever tried that? I'm not a huge fan of liquid makeup, so I thought I would give mineral makeup a try.

I used to work for Clinique, and have always used their 3-step, and absolutely LOVE it... I just need some good makeup to go on top. I am also trying to find some eye shadow and eye liner with some staying power - I have really oily lids. Any suggestions are very welcome.

Do you have any plans for the holidays?

New Moon - Old Lady

Ok, I just re-read my last post. I really am an old woman...
I don't SWOON when Jacob takes off his shirt - I giggle because - wow - that was REALLY fast!! AND - he is 17 years old - and he LOOKS like he's 17 years old... that doesn't make me swoon.
I don't SWOON when I see Edward. I find him a boring actor, and his facial expressions are hysterical - he looks constipated 99% of the time.
I DO think that telling young girls that they can't live without a man - and need to hurt themselves to get attention is bad... and the fact that a woman older than me wrote these books - should know that that is not appropriate.
Yes.. I'm old...
I did love the wolves - they were VERY cool, and they were REALLY well done in the movie. I was kind of worried about that.
The Volturi - AWESOME!!! They were really well acted - the makeup was AWESOME.
Don't get me wrong - I liked the books, I like the movies, and I think they are great for un-impressionable girls/woman.

APOLOGY

I apologize!! I am alive!! Sorry I have been gone for so long. Work has been crazy, been busy at home - had some baby hat orders, catching up with friends - you know how it goes.

Anyway - I am back now.

I went and saw New Moon the other day. It was good. I think I'm a bit too old for the Twilight series as I find some of it hilarious. Honestly, the three months of nothing because she is dead without Edward, and then trying to hurt herself in order to see Edward - not the best example to set for young girls. But really, could Jacob get his shirt off any faster? That was crazy - he was clearly dying to get it off.

The Volturi and Wolves were pretty cool. They looked really cool and Jane - is awesome. I loved her makeup!!

Overall, it was pretty good - maybe not a great message - maybe a bit childish - but good!!

Has anyone else seen it yet?

BE BACK SOON

Hey Guys,

Sorry I have been MIA for the last couple weeks. We have been super busy with guests, wedding stuff, work, Thanksgiving, you know the drill. Tonight is the reception for our destination wedding - a visit from my sister on Sunday - and Monday should be back to normal. This is one of my favorite pics of the wedding - stay tuned for more !!!

It's a ferret!!!

A lot of people emailed and asked what that thing was doing house work. That is William - he's a ferret. No, he does not stink, yes he cuddles and comes when called. Ferrets are lovely pets - and how cute!!!
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GUESS WHAT I GOT!!!!

This is my little guy doing some house work...

THANKSGIVING

Happy Thanksgiving Fellow Canadians!!!!

Weight Loss Wednesday

The thyroid controls, what seems like, every part of the body. I was always just a normal girl. Could eat whatever I want, and not really gain any weight - just stay the same - just average. Then came the weight - just gaining gaining gaining - my future husband was and is a wonderful cook - not too concerned about calories and fat. I thought it was just my comfy relationship weight - which it partially was. Then I started to get dizzy, panic-y, weak. I went to the doctor, and my thyroid was out.

Let me tell you - it seems close to imposible to lose weight when your thyroid is out. I've tried different diets - but again, there is so much conflicting information out there - whe knows what works really, and what's healthy. I am really hoping the information from the dietician will work. Smaller portions, eating every 3 hours, and following the food guide.

I believe a lot of women out there have thyroid issues and if your benefits cover it, I think going to a dietician is a great idea. It's worth it to pay a bit more in order to live a healthy life. Losing weight is not just a vain asthetic thing - being thinner and healthy prevents many diseases and improves the quality of your life. If they can help you and improve your life. I think they are worth the extra money.

Music Monday

I have had this song in my head this ENTIRE weekend - so I'm posting it ahah. Enjoy!!!

YUMMY BREAKFAST!!!

Ok, I confess... I am new to apple butter. I know I know - everyone has had it - but me.. .but I love it!!!
This morning I had Nature's Path Flax Oatmeal with a tablespoon of Apple Butter and a table spoon of Dark Chocolate Dream (also brand new to me)... so good. Really - it was delish!!! I loved it!!!

YUMMY DINNER!!!

Ok, I just made the yummiest dinner EVER!!!
It's a veggie burger patty - I should say that I am not a vegetarian now. From 16-22ish I was a super strict veg. No meat, dairy, eggs, honey... nothing. Then I slowly started to eat eggs, dairy and such - then I moved to the west coast and brought in fish - then chicken followed. A couple weeks ago my doctor said I need to eat red meat. With my thyroid my iron is crazy low and no veggies in the world will give you the iron of red meat. So now, I eat red meat... still no pork. I do not like pork.. but I digress.
So its a veggie burger patty in a flax pita with some mixed greens and peppers. On the side I have romain lettuce with Renee's Wellness Garlic Caesar dressing (so freakin good) with some yellow pepper. And finally - the best part - squash with olive oil, cinnamon, allspice and apple butter on top.
So Good!!!

Spin Spin Spin

So... I did my first spinning class today - and I was TERRIFIED!!!

Let me start off by saying that yesterday morning I did a "Body Shop" class. This is a 5 minute warm up, and 50 MINUTE WEIGHT WORKOUT, and 5 minute stretch, so I was feeling pretty rough as it was - and then I went to spinning the next morning.

So, it started and she was showing us the different moves, and this one move you stand. I was having a hard time and kept bouncing around. She kept telling me to stop bouncing and adjust my tension - I did - still bouncing. She kept telling me to stop bouncing, use my core. I was all shut up you skinny b*tch. Gain 50 pounds and try to balance on this freakin bike. Of course I THOUGHT that... I didn't say that. She soon found out it was my bike and not me. I changed bikes and things went much more smoothly.

I have to admit it was kind of fun. We split up the class and had races and visualized going up mountains and through tunnels and such. the 40 minutes went pretty fast. I got off the bike and thought - whoo I made it... Then she made us to 10 minutes of abs 10 minutes of yoga. Then, I was done. I wanted to curl up and go to bed. But, I had to dress up and go to work... for EIGHT HOURS.

Then I had to walk for 30 minutes to meet my husband to get a ride home. By minute 20 my legs were like, um yah, you go ahead. We are just gonna lay down. You come get us later. But, I made it.

Now, I'm gonna curl up on the couch with my pvr - gossip girl 90210 and melrose and knit my best friends baby a hat.

Have a great weekend everyone!!!

Funniest. Story. Ever

Ok, so I work in a medical research office (we test on humans, not animals, don't get all upset at me. And the humans are 100% volunteers, they are not paid to be in the study). So, anyway - there was a female doctor that worked here named Katherine, and she came from Austrailia. So one day we are sitting having lunch in the office - this was a while ago - before the election...
Katherine: So, what do you think of the upcoming election?
Me: I think it will be interesting.
Katherine: Don't you think it's kind of weird?
Me: Why?
Katherine: You know - electing Obama?
Me: What do you mean?
Katherine: Well not that long ago they wanted to kill the guy, and now they are electing him president?
Me: People wanted to kill Obama?
Katherine: Um.. yes.. Don't you watch the news (snotty valley girl voice)?
Me: Well ... I read CNN and CBC everyday.. I don't WATCH the news.. but I READ it.. I would think if someone was trying to kill Obama it would be on CNN...
Katherine: It was on there for months - even years...
Me: Really? When?
Katherine: When he flew the planes into the twin towers (in the snottiest voice you can imagine)
Me: Um.. What?
Katherine: Yah, it was kind of a big deal (snotty)
Me: Are you thinking of Osama BinLaden?
Katherine: Yah - the future possible president (rolling her eyes)
Me: Katherine, you understand that Osama BinLaden and Barack Obama aren't the same person right?
Katherine: Silence
Me: Right? Katherine?
Katherine: Silence
Me: Silence
Katherine: Silence
Me: Katherine?
Katherine: Don't tell anyone I thought that ok?
Our brilliant medical minds at work ladies and gentlemen!! On a side note - I told EVERYONE... Like strangers on the street everyone...

Weightloss Wednesday

Wait... is it Wednesday? Yes.. ok...
So, I joined a gym... Yes, yes I have. Yesterday I had a meeting with a personal trainer to find out my "body age" (40 by the way - I was thinking 90). Anyway - So she TOTALLY contradicted EVERYTHING the dietitian said - she said no carbs, no fruit, no sugar - nothing.. just meat and veggies. Really, how long is that sustainable? Really?
So I emailed my dietitian and told her. She said no no no... your brain needs carbs to work. Your brain can ONLY absorb carbs - sheesh... I knew that personal trainer was a little ... you know... not all there.
So anyway - she would ask me how many servings of vegetables I eat a day - I say 6 (I really do - I like veggies) - she would look me up and down and say REALLY? I would say Yeeeees... And she would say OKAAAAAAY in that condescending tone.
You know, at least I'm trying... I went to a dietitian - got some good meal plans - joined a gym... what else does she expect? Really?
So anyway, the girl at the front desk was very nice and overheard the conversation and apologized for everything. Said she eats more carbs then meat and she looks great. We agreed to take a beginner spinning class together on Friday mornings... I've never spun? Have you spun? Will I drop dead of exhaustion if I spin?

The Exception - Not The Rule...

So I watched "He's Just Not That Into You" the other night. It is pretty accurate in an over the top way. I remember being single wondering why didn't he call... I thought the date went well... Maybe he's just busy... Maybe he's away... The truth was, he just wasn't interested.

I also agree with the movie that your girlfriends will say anything to make you feel better - he is intimidated by your: smarts, looks, maturity, etc. All example of lies - he again, is not interested.

A bit farther into the movie they speak of "exceptions" and "rules". Basically, the rule is if he calls - he's not interested, if you're the "other woman" or a "rebound" it will never work out. Then they speak of "exceptions to the rule" those girls who are the other woman, who don't get a call for months at a time, and the couple eventually ends up living happily ever after.

During my life, for many many years, I was the rule. He didn't call - he never called. I'm the rebound - it never works out - it only last a week - he never calls. Now, I am the exception. When I first met my future husband, we were not friends. I did not like him at all. He was my team lead at a job, and I thought he was lazy and could not care less about his job/life. Then I started training to be a team lead, and he was my supervisor for that - he became friends, and we started to hang out - going to movies and coffee. He had a serious girlfriend at the time who was totally fine with us hanging out. Next thing I knew, they broke up, and we started dated - making me the rebound. I thought forsure - that I was the rule. This would not work out. The rebound never lasts. I now know, that I was the exception.

Music Monday

This is an embarassing band that I LOVE!!! Love love love. Everyone says they are so sappy and cheesy- but I love them... what do you think?

Married

Well it's official... I am married!!!

What's in a name?

So... my future last name is...

wait for it...

...

Potter.

Can you freakin' believe it? When I tell people - they laugh - ask if his name is Harry. I know when I get pregnant everyone is gonna ask if we're gonna name the kid Harry. People at work started calling me Hermione.

Painful.

So JP (Future husband) send me these names we can name future children... Barry.... Larry ... Gary .... and...

Samwise...

I'm like Samwise? What's that.

Knowing JP - I know it's something nerdy - so I google it. It's the dude from Lord of the Rings who has to carry everything because poor precious Frodo has THE RING!!!

I can re-enact Lord of the Rings for you right here on the computer...

Sam: It's ok Frodo - I'll carry EVERYTHING!!! You just focus on the ring
(he is CLEARLY being sarcastic - but Frodo takes it literally)
Frodo: OH GOD!!! SOMEONE BAD IS COMING!!! *Drops sword, falls down*
Sam or Viggo (ME-OW) saves the day
Frodo: Oh God!! Bad Guy *Drops sword,falls down*
Sam or Viggo save the day
Frodo: Oh God!! Bad Guy *Drops sword,falls down*
Sam or Viggo save the day
And this goes on for HOURS... Like... Hours. I eventually fell asleep.

Embarassing side note: JP wanted his wedding band to be engraved to look like the Lord of the Rings ring...

Anyway - we are off to get married!!! As of Sept 21st I'll be MRS. POTTER!!! I may or may not be posting when I'm away - but I'll see yah in a week!!!

The Town I Live In...

When people think of Canada - they think of this...

This is where I live... it snows maybe once a year for about a week (if that). Sometimes it doesn't snow at all. This is my version of Canada...

We have lots of culture... and... LOTS of wildlife...

Weightloss Wednesday

Sorry for the late post guys. Welcome to Weight loss Wednesday.

So I find Jillian Michaels to be the ultimate role model for weight loss and being buff. She is an advocate for working out hard and eating well. No pain, no gain.

I do find her a little intense at time - I don't need someone screaming in my face - but she's no frill, no gimmicks ...

...

Until now...

Now she is selling diet pills - $100.00 / bottle. Take a magic pill and lose weight. The side effects of these diet pills you ask? They include nausea, dizziness, erratic heart rate, and vomiting.

Um... do you think erratic heart rate is healthy for an obese individual?

What do you think of this? Do you think she's selling out, or do you think it's a good idea?

**UPDATE**

Here is Kayne West on Jay Leno last night...

What do you all think?

Shark Week

Is anyone obsessed with Discovery Channel Shark Week? I am glued to the TV for every shark show. I don't know why - but I am TOTALLY fascinated by them. For a couple months after shark week I'm pretty freaked out to even go in a lake - but man... they are AMAZING creatures!!


I also think everyone should see the movie Sharkwater. It is SO sad - but people really need to know what's going on... Shark Fiin Soup/Salad is bad everyone... bad.. don't eat it.


A big part of Sharkweek is trying to prove that sharks don't actively seek out humans for feeding and that they mistake people for seals. Ummmmm.... I'm not sure about that. I mean... if they're hungry and you are on their turf... then... they eat what they find. I think they are fabulous, and aren't vicious killers... but... if they are hungry and you are in the way - I don't think they would pass you by if they realized you are human...

Music Monday Rant

Good Morning everyone!!! It's MONDAY again... How was every one's weekend? I had my bridal shower this weekend - we leave on Saturday and get married on Monday!!!! Wow... so close!!!

Anyway, instead of showing a video today, I must rant....

So, I watched part of the VMA's last night - and saw the whole Taylor Swift / Kayne West situation.

Now I don't know who Taylor Swift is, but I do know that she is a LITTLE GIRL!!! She's 17 years old. I admittedly don't know much about Kayne West except for maybe 2 songs and some other silly things he has done at awards shows, but I do know that he is an ADULT, and need not pick on little girls!!!

I understand when you have a small penis you need to do things to make it look bigger, but taking a little girl's moment in the sun away only makes your penis smaller.

And what is Santa going to think? It's like... 3 months to Christmas - I think Kayne is gonna get a big lump of coal and poor little Taylor a Pony.

And then there is Beyonce... Beyonce Beyonce Beyonce.. ok, I just like saying her name. She is of course the beautiful cherub that swooped down, waved her magic wand and gave Taylor her shining moment in the sun. I bet Santa brings her diamonds... Lots and lots of diamonds.

What did you think of that whole thing? Did you watch?

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!!!

Sorry for the late post everyone. It was a busy day!!

What are your plans for the weekend? I NEED to finish my pain in the *ss wedding invites. Tomorrow is my bridal shower that my best friend is throwing for me, and then I get married in TEN DAYS!!!! Sheesh... that's close. Then in October is the reception - it's nice because I get to wear my dress twice hehe. I'm not really nervous about getting married. I feel really fine about it. I'll probably freak out right before.

I hope you have a lovely weekend - tell me what you got up to!!

I Want!

How badly do I want this:

And then...

Really? Really?
So basically - you could get up in the morning. Set the roomba for 9-10, set the scooba from 10-11, flip on the dishwasher - go to work... and when you get home... clean house!! Really?

Weightloss Wednesday

Aspartame. Everyone has an opinion on it. I notice a lot of diet books, diet sites, etc. say to drink diet coke, not coke. Eat low calories foods, drinks usually containing aspartame. A friend of mine will not drink a regular pop to save her life. It HAS to be diet diet diet. She also uses Splenda which she claims is better, as well as Stevia.


I for one eat sugar. Unbleached raw sugar. I will not eat Aspartame, Splenda or Stevia. Yes, I am overweight, but I don't think its worth it. About 20 minutes after I have my first mouthful of Diet Pop I have the Worst. Headache. Ever. And I KNOW it's the Aspartame.

On the more extreme side of things: My sister used to drink 4 Litres of diet coke every single day. That's extreme. I don't think many people drink that much in one day. Over about 3 years, she was very sick. The doctors were positive she had MS. She had tingling in her hands, she couldn't think straight, she was in a lot of pain, and some days she could not get out of bed. She literally could not walk. She did not have the strength the stand - even for a moment. She had an MRI and thank Goodness it was not MS. She lived like this for a while when I suggested she go to a Naturopath. Conventional medicine was not working, she was willing to try anything. The first thing the Naturopath said is "do you drink diet pop" she said yes. He said stop. She did... and within about 6 months, she was fine. She is a whole new person. It's amazing. That is the main reason I refuse Aspartame.

TLC

Do you remember, back in the day, when TLC was - The Learning Chanel? It was kind of a mix of the discovery channel, the history channel, and animal planet? Hmmmm... I loved it back then. I could seriously have that channel on ALL day when I was in Junior High (Yes, that was about 15 years ago). But now... Now.. It's like - how many children can you pump out, now, lets take these babies that you pumped out and put makeup and crowns and dresses on them - get them some hair extensions and fake teeth and make them compete.

Really?

That Toddlers and Tiara's... I can't even watch that. Who thinks that ok? I think that when you are 15+ and you think yah, I want to compete in pageants - totally fine. Totally fine. But when you are not working and spending every penny you have to buy a floofy dress for your little 5 year old - spending thousands of dollars on dancing coaches and singing coach and hair extensions and tooth molds and tanning solution... really. It's too much! It makes me sick.

I mean, she is very cute - naturally, no makeup, no false hair, no spray tan - very cute. But that pic is just wrong!!!

And what's going on with John and Kate Plus 8? Those poor freakin kids! There parents fighting, and throwing blame at each other in magazines and on TV. If it really was all about the kids, they would have quit the show and worked on their marriage. But I would probably have issues giving up $75,000/ episode too.

And the Duggars? Really? Are those kids just walking out of the womb now? Really?

Ok, I'm done... I just thought that was silly!

Music Monday

Hey everyone. Hope you are all having a great long weekend!! Woohoo!!!
Today's music is another Canadian Band called The Tea Party. I absolutely love them. I have never heard a bad song by them. They are no longer together, but the lead singer is doing some solo stuff. Check them out!!

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HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!!!

There are a few people out there that REALLY rub me the wrong way...

This mess really gets my eye twitching

Look what they are up to now...

Spencer Pratt is legally changing his name to “King Spencer Pratt.”
“I’ve decided since there is a Queen of England and a Prince William that there should be a king of America,” the 25-year-old Hills star tells Us Weekly. “I nominate myself for that role.”
Spencer’s wife Heidi Montag tells Star via her rep: “If I am married to the king, doesn’t that automatically make me a queen?” Read more: http://justjared.buzznet.com/#ixzz0PuSS5rx6

And there goes the eye twitch.

Just as a side note - this is totally how I sit at the beach. It's surprisingly comfortable and really, how appealing...

Have a great looooooooooooooooooooong weekend everyone!

Twilight

Why do all the girls get excited over this...

When this...

is in the same movie - and is WAY hotter?

Im confused.

Is it age? Is it because I'm at the age where some dude hanging out in your room is creepy and not sexy? Or same dude being so crazy about you, needing to be with you every second and thirsts for blood when you so much as say hi to another guy ... is maybe a little... over possesive? A little jealous... A little crazy? Not. So. Hot? Or is it because I realize that they are actors, and the first guy... whats his face... RPatz isn't actually a sexy vampire? He's just some nerd with messy hair? And the other guy (I don't even know who he is in the movie) is dead. sexy. vampire or not?

Age

I'm going with age.

I'm old aren't I?


Ummmm, am I gonna get mugged and beaten by twilight fans now? In a dark alley? Late at night...