Hubby and I just got back from our trip to the Mississippi Delta for his mom's award ceremony. She was voted one of Delta University's Alumni of the Year! We were super proud. :)
I also have some photographs from our trip, which I will upload ASAP. I have a few swatches of OPI nail polishes that I am loving right now, and I even have a few pictures of new loves. I'm trying to go ahead and get in the bed early tonight, because tomorrow will be a long day of driving. I'll be heading to a seminar on hospice marketing tomorrow. I believe there will be WIFI where I am going, so I'll try to get those photos up for you soon.
Goodnight, my darlings. Hope you enjoy the brand new layout.
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Friday, November 6, 2009
Not only does the Tupelo mall now have an Ulta, my darlings, it has a sale on OPI! Buy 2 Get 2! Go! Go now!!!
My husband's unfortunate luck.
This is for Jennifer, who wanted to know more about David's unfortunate luck:
When I met my husband, Davy, he seemed like the normal, guy next-door-type fella'. I was a little under-impressed at his penchant for sleeping through Introductory Physics with Dr. Estalot three days a week, but by all accounts, he was a pretty nice guy. I usually ended up at the bar where he worked part time, and we got to know each other better from there. I learned a few valuable bits of information about Davy:
1. He is extremely smart. He slept through physics, because he was bored stiff. He finished the class with a near 100 average.
2. He is the consummate nice guy.
3. He has, if not the worst, then certainly the most unusual luck of any person I have ever met.
He has a rod in his leg from a little incident that occurred at a party thrown by his friends. He was at said party, having a good time with the boys, letting the good times roll. He was feeling magnanimous, so he gave his last beer to a stranger. In retrospect, he probably wishes that he'd just kept that one for himself.
The guy was a crackhead loosely connected with the people throwing the party. He ended up starting a fight with a friend of David's, and his friends jumped in as well. David has a very strong sense of honor, and he couldn't be havin' those guys jumping on his friend. Yep. He jumped in the mix, and the crackhead popped him one in the jaw for his trouble. Davy took a bad step in his cowboy boots and broke his leg.
If you really want to question his unusual luck... He once stuck his hand in the microwave, and it came out bleeding and cut to the bone. There was nothing in the microwave that could have cut him. It was like the immaculate conception of cuts.
No joke.
When I met my husband, Davy, he seemed like the normal, guy next-door-type fella'. I was a little under-impressed at his penchant for sleeping through Introductory Physics with Dr. Estalot three days a week, but by all accounts, he was a pretty nice guy. I usually ended up at the bar where he worked part time, and we got to know each other better from there. I learned a few valuable bits of information about Davy:
1. He is extremely smart. He slept through physics, because he was bored stiff. He finished the class with a near 100 average.
2. He is the consummate nice guy.
3. He has, if not the worst, then certainly the most unusual luck of any person I have ever met.
He has a rod in his leg from a little incident that occurred at a party thrown by his friends. He was at said party, having a good time with the boys, letting the good times roll. He was feeling magnanimous, so he gave his last beer to a stranger. In retrospect, he probably wishes that he'd just kept that one for himself.
The guy was a crackhead loosely connected with the people throwing the party. He ended up starting a fight with a friend of David's, and his friends jumped in as well. David has a very strong sense of honor, and he couldn't be havin' those guys jumping on his friend. Yep. He jumped in the mix, and the crackhead popped him one in the jaw for his trouble. Davy took a bad step in his cowboy boots and broke his leg.
If you really want to question his unusual luck... He once stuck his hand in the microwave, and it came out bleeding and cut to the bone. There was nothing in the microwave that could have cut him. It was like the immaculate conception of cuts.
No joke.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
10 Random Facts
Laura's 10 Random Facts:
1. I am 4'11". Yep. Suuuuper short.
2. I have 9 tattoos, and one of them is in my ear. However, I absolutely HATE tacky/trashy tattoo placement or subject matter. I try to make sure that nothing I get is something I can't hide for certain situations, and I only get things that I think are in some way feminine. And they all have to coordinate.
3. I read anywhere from 3 to 4 books a week. I read so much that I can no longer afford to be picky. I read junk.
4. I have a birthmark that covers the pad of my ring and pinky finger of my right hand and also a small piece of my palm on the right side.
5. I have a purse obsession. Just ask my husband.
6. I HATE most terry cloth towels. They feel weird to me and skeeve me out.
7. I LOVE hello kitty.
8. I met my husband in physics class, and I didn't know that I already knew his sister. His last name is really unusual. I'm just THAT oblivious.
9. I love gadgets. I love having the next big thing.
10. I always carry a camera. I have a big one I use for serious photography, but I always keep my compact on me. Non-negotiable.
Davy's 10 Random Facts:
1. I really hate random fact things, but my wife is making me do it.
2. See number 1.
3. I have lived in 8 different places, including 2 different countries and 5 different states.
4. I can fix anything given proper tools and enough time.
5. I've many different types of jobs: cardboard recycler, camp counselor, cook, waiter, bartender, bouncer, janitor, EMT, fireman, and finally a registered nurse.
6. I can put a full sized pick-up truck on blocks in under three minutes, five if I have to take the wheels off.
7. My favorite golf driving range is the rooftop of Goen Hall on the campus of Mississippi University for Women.
8. I slept through a tornado that caused massive damage to the area surrounding me.
9. I have floated a raft down a road.
10. I am the only person you are likely to meet who has been punched in the jaw and consequently broken their leg.
Sparkly Bling! And pretty nails!
Learned a new tip for cleaning my engagement ring and wedding band.
1. Place rings in cup of warm water with a little bit of dish washing liquid and allow to soak for ten minutes.
2. Gently clean rings with soft bristled toothbrush.
Shazaam!
1. Place rings in cup of warm water with a little bit of dish washing liquid and allow to soak for ten minutes.
2. Gently clean rings with soft bristled toothbrush.
Shazaam!
Opportunities
Today, I went to fill out an application at the hospice where my husband works. They are needing more volunteers, and I have experience in volunteering and also in recruiting volunteers. Ideally, I would like to have the position of volunteer coordinator. There isn't one at that particular office as of right now, but it has been mentioned that if I can go through the training and then get others to volunteer, I may be able to get the job. I really hope so. I would like to work for the company, and I feel like I can do the job. I just hope that the position can be created at this office.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Hands on!
My hands have been super dry for the last couple of weeks, and I am healing two tattoos on the inside of both my pointer fingers. Not cool. For those of you who are having dry skin problems during these cooler days, try Suave's Advanced Therapy Moisturizer. I'm really loving it. I put a dab of Aquaphor on my tattoos, and I coat my hands with Suave. No irritation for the tats so far. I have also used a dab of Clinique's Dramatically Different Moisturizer on my hands, and I thought that worked really well also.
Creative Kicks in the Butt
Having trouble getting your creative juices flowing? Try these ideas for digging out of that rut!
1.) Change your medium- Are you a writer suffering from writer's block? A painter with a stockpile of blank sketchbooks? Switch things around! If you are a writer, commit to one week of "drawing" your feelings/thoughts/ideas. You don't have to be a great artist. Just sketch out ideas. If you must write, make your words beautiful. If you are an artist, sit down with a few great books and write down ideas for new art in your sketchbook. Instead of gravitating towards things that you usually love, pick things that aren't your usual style.
2.) Switch playlists with a friend- We all end up playing those sames songs over and over on our iPods. Sometimes you can recharge your creative juices by just listening to something you haven't heard before.
3.) It's Fall! Yay!- I don't know about you, but Fall is my favorite time of year. The leaves are changing, and the air has a little bite of cold to it. I love it. Take your camera and a few ziplock baggies and go outside. Take a walk somewhere you haven't explored. Keep your eye out for little keepsakes like an acorn or a beautiful leaf you can press in your journal. Use different angles and perspectives when taking photos. Try something new!
1.) Change your medium- Are you a writer suffering from writer's block? A painter with a stockpile of blank sketchbooks? Switch things around! If you are a writer, commit to one week of "drawing" your feelings/thoughts/ideas. You don't have to be a great artist. Just sketch out ideas. If you must write, make your words beautiful. If you are an artist, sit down with a few great books and write down ideas for new art in your sketchbook. Instead of gravitating towards things that you usually love, pick things that aren't your usual style.
2.) Switch playlists with a friend- We all end up playing those sames songs over and over on our iPods. Sometimes you can recharge your creative juices by just listening to something you haven't heard before.
3.) It's Fall! Yay!- I don't know about you, but Fall is my favorite time of year. The leaves are changing, and the air has a little bite of cold to it. I love it. Take your camera and a few ziplock baggies and go outside. Take a walk somewhere you haven't explored. Keep your eye out for little keepsakes like an acorn or a beautiful leaf you can press in your journal. Use different angles and perspectives when taking photos. Try something new!
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
In and Out
Saw this post on Lollipop26's blog, and I loved the idea of it. Here are mine:
In:
Lighter hair for fall- I have had black hair for a couple months now (I usually go to black hair for fall.), and I decided to lighten it up for a change. I chose a medium auburn shade, and I'm loving it. I think it really brightened up my skin.
Purples and magentas- I recently picked up a few new pieces of clothing, and I'm really gravitating to the purples and violet colors for this season. I think they are really beautiful, and they add a nice pop of color against dark jeans.
Moisturizing religiously- I have just recently seen the light as far as moisturizing regularly. I am using Clinique's Dramatically Different every day. It is wonderful!!
Out:
Washing my hair every single day- It is true. You can skip a day. It is better for your color and for the actual hair. I wash every other day most of the time. I let my hair dry naturally, and I section it and flat iron. I use Sally's generic flat iron guard spray. I don't have to use very high heat, because my hair is naturally straight. I can sleep on it, and it still looks good for the next day!
Dressing for a size- Do NOT, I repeat, do NOT look at the size of that shirt or those pants. Look at the fit! Don't say, "I'll buy it in a size smaller and work my way into it." Don't set yourself up for failure there. Look great at every size by buying clothes that fit you properly. Buy a few special pieces and inexpensive staples. When you do drop those pounds, you can easily replace them.
Internet again!
Alas,
It is wonderful to be able to post from my laptop instead of my Blackberry. Admittedly, it is wonderful to be able to send short little posts at any time from anywhere, but it is hard to really get to the meat of the story when you only have so many letters to work with. It did help me keep in the flow of posting though.
Anyway, our internet was set up yesterday by a wonderful technician from AT&T around 1 p.m. He helped me get our new account set up and got us on our way. Davy came home and set up the wireless router, and we had some quality time facebooking after dinner! lol
Our house is finally starting to really get settled. My next project is setting up the office as a creative space for me to work on projects. I want to get that organized with my craft supplies and reference books. I think it will really help me to get started working on things again.
Here are a few photos from our life lately:
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