Pops

My Grandpa is THE MAN!

Click that link and check out the footage of my 94 1/2 year old Grandpa painting toys for charity.

SO proud of you, Pop!!

XOXO

My savior!

Thanks to my friend Erica, I am not ONE STEP closer to being a "girl".

Like many, I am artistically challenged when it comes time to apply makeup properly. I own a ton of eyeshadow colors but I use the same 4 over and over again. I get into a routine and never experiment because I just don't have the patience or time.

Over a fabulous breakfast with my girlfriends yesterday- I was clued in on this giant beauty secret. Erica whispered "So... have you seen it yet?" "Seen what?" I replied. "You know, the site that teaches you how to do EVERYTHING hair and makeup related. The one with all the tutorials." "Noooooo, I have not! And why didn't I get the memo?!" I snapped. Then Stacey jumped in with "Ohhh, you'll LOVE this chick. The sites' called MakeupGeek.com. It's this really pretty chubby chick ("chubby" meant in a complimentary way, of course) who know's EVERYTHING about makeup and hair! She films these tutorials and shows you how to do everything step by step!"

Low and behold- I logged on last night and... I. HAVE. FOUND. MY. SAVIOR.

http://www.makeupgeek.com/

You're welcome :)

Would you GROW UP already?!

So, my 29th birthday is in a few weeks and I can't help but feel like I have some growing up to do. I'm not bothered by the age... shit, I'm not even bothered by the gray hair. I am bothered by the unrelenting feeling that there's just ONE MORE project to be done around the house. When does it end? When do I finally get to sit on the couch, exhale, and say "Ah...I'm done..."? I know it's good to constantly want more for yourself but this is just ridiculous. I met with a financial planner thinking it would help me get my finances in order and he just confused me more. Evidently, I'm doing several things wrong and if I don't correct them ASAP, I'll be living with the trolls under a bridge.

I began cleaning out drawers... did my quarterly wardrobe assessment and dropped off a bunch of garbage bags full of clothing to Goodwill. Sold a buncha junk on Ebay. Bought a filing cabinet, labeled the files and sorted all of my documents. Still have that feeling. Looked out on the patio and it seemed bare. Maybe I needed to spruce it up? Went to Home Depot and purchased a really pretty clearanced patio set and some fun plants and herbs. The plants were dead before I could blink. Then I thought... "Maybe I need a grill?" I DON'T need a grill. I don't even know how to grill! I find myself constantly pacing the house making mental lists of things that need to be done in order for me to... well... be "done". The list is impossible... and if I were to do everything on it- I'd be dirt poor at the end of it.

-New bedroom set
-Paint and redo bathroom
-New couches
-Set up 2nd bedroom
-Set up master bedroom

That's just the beginning of it and I'm already exhausted. I think I'll be happy with what I have and... as I creep closer to being another year older, I'll count my blessings and shut my mouth.

Sometimes, you don't need more STUFF... you need a good mental kick in the ass...

A few scraps

Warning: NONE of the following is in any particular order and it probably wont make any sense but- my ramblings MAY provide a bit of entertainment for you.

1- Kate Gosslin.... Gotta say- she DID drive her husband away with her hardcore bitchy behavior BUT he stuck around for it and enabled her the entire time without standing up for himself. Kate looked like the jerk in the beginning of this saga but she's appearing more saintly these days. I can't help but wonder how a 32 year old mother of 8 will go on to succesfully find love. I'm fully aware of the fact that I don't actually KNOW this woman but- it's still a sad situation. Sure, she's got a TV show and she's loaded at this point but, what's the point in having all that cash if you've got nobody to share your life with? The same thought crosses my mind when I look at Martha Stewart or Oprah. Granted, Oprah has Steadman but... COME ON... that's a hoax.

2- Publix 2-4-1's are making me fat. Seriously... I buy more blueberries and watermelon than I can possibly consume and I literally choke it down as I'm watching it spoil. I can't help myself. I can get TWO packages of blueberries for the price of ONE! I watch my "savings" ring up at the register and I glow the entire time. I'm sure I end up spending double the money but.. I still end up feeling like a winner.

3- My birthday is next month and, in my family, if you don't email links to the gifts you want- you don't get anything. I'm stumped. Any suggestions? Under $100.... Help!

Vacation... It's all I ever wanted...

Listen here.... I love my job but I'm not gonna lie.... I can't wait to blow this joint and go on vacation! I think everyone's a little antsy around this time of year. My 2009 resolution was to stop vacationing in places I've already been a thousand times. To get out there and roam the planet.... See what it has to offer. So, we set our sights on D.C. Never been. Never even thought about going. I love food, I love shopping, I love museums and culture with a tad bit of history thrown in. Right now, there are the most amazing travel specials on the web and I've become damn good at doing my research and finding good deals. Anyway, pretty psyched... Stay tuned for stories and pics.

Off on a tangent- I did something last night I've never done in my life and I'm freaked out. Get your mind out of the gutter, you perv!

In the midst of a deep sleep, I awoke around 12:45 and saw The Home Shopping Channel on my TV screen. Some guy was screaming something about a revolutionary, life changing water filtration system that I had to have. It came in white, black and now- stylish CHROME (for an additional $10). The guy promised me 20,000 gallons of the freshest, purest, cleanest water I've ever tasted in my life. At this point.... I'm wide awake, sitting up AND grabbing for the phone all while glued to the TV screen. I power through a TON of bottled water every week. I can drink like a champ and it costs me a fortune. I did some quick math and realized that, at the low, low price of $29.95+ tax and shipping, I could potentially save THOUSANDS. At least, that's what the guy was telling me. I watched him assemble the whole unit and pump out a ton of yummy water and then... I dialed. The woman on the line could tell I was in a zombie-like state and she chuckled a little when I told her I was totally awake and psyched about all the money I was gonna save after hooking this system up. She tried to upsell me on a countertop rotiserrie that had just popped up on the screen. It was "remarkably priced" at $58.99 and I was told I'd never find an offer like this again in my life. I didn't bite. I placed my order for the filtration system and promptly went back to sleep feeling awesome about my new purchase.

Let's take a vote.... Who here thinks I had ANY idea what I was doing? Don't get me wrong, I'm ALL ABOUT being hydrated and drinking crystal clear water but now I'm freaked. I'm thinking about all of the future possibilities and trouble I could get myself into in the future, while sleeping.

M.J. 1958-2009

I'm pretty disturbed by all of this Michael Jackson madness. There are several reasons why and I will just spew them in no particular order....

First off- Farrah Fawcett died a horribly painful PROLONGED death the very same day, just hours prior. While I feel that it's totally newsworthy that Michael Jackson suddenly died...The news media completley disrespected Farrah.

Second- Billy Mays.. While I understand the man wasn't the mogul that MJ was, he still deserved a smidge of coverage while the news of his death was breaking.

My third and final thought is this:

For all of the people who are/were standing outside of the Apollo/Neverland Ranch/wherever... Crying and paying tribute... It's a lovely notion that would probably have been best suited for Michael, himself, to witness while he was alive. I know he's got his die-hard fans and they'll remain the same but, the people who are, just now, jumping on the bandwagon... Why? The guy probably would have appriciated the love in life, versus death. I'm in no way saying he was innocent of all the molestation charges... I have no idea. We'll never know. But, it's a much nicer feeling to be appriciated while you're still alive.

The birth of Marsha Mellow....

I adore all of my friends... mostly because they're all quirky and wacked like I am. This particular one...we couldn't be more opposite and I LOVE it. I strike gold everytime we talk... Oh, note the timestamp. She's totally spewing this stuff on her company time- which makes it all that much better:

MM (4:47:24 PM): so make me a promise
DEENA (4:47:44 PM): ?
MM (4:48:23 PM): i am not getting ahead of myself, but if it comes to pass that either of us marry outside of fla we will see each other at least 2-4 times a yr
DEENA (4:49:26 PM): you are TOTALLY getting ahead of yourself
MM (4:49:33 PM): i thought about not being near you and i was like geeze
MM(4:50:05 PM): the fact is one of us could be somewhere else and i want to know that my BFF will not get so busy i wont see her thats all
MM (4:50:15 PM): notice how my sister doesnt' even come up in this
MM (4:50:16 PM): lol
DEENA(4:50:30 PM): yes
DEENA(4:50:32 PM): we will
DEENA (4:50:38 PM): i love you and ill come see you wherever
MM (4:50:46 PM): excellent
MM (4:51:10 PM): i am not surprised
MM (4:51:30 PM): but when i thought about it i thought- sh$* she is wayyyyyyy down deep in my heart!
MM (4:51:31 PM): lol
MM (4:51:43 PM): ok enough of that
DEENA (4:51:47 PM): AWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
DEENA (4:51:50 PM): mush mush mush!
MM (4:51:54 PM): it's true
DEENA (4:51:57 PM): LOVE FEST
MM (4:52:11 PM): you are a part of my soul! cant' be without your soul now can u?
MM(4:52:16 PM): yes love love love
DEENA (4:52:27 PM): muah muah muah
DEENA (4:52:34 PM): i cant handle it!
DEENA (4:52:41 PM): too much estrogen today
MM (4:52:47 PM): lol
DEENA (4:52:49 PM): my brains' gonna explode
MM(4:52:53 PM): no it won't
MM (4:53:04 PM): your soul expands for the love it receives
MM(4:53:07 PM): u are good
DEENA (4:53:32 PM): i cant handle you!!!!!!!!!!!!! I SERIOUSLY CANT! you are like a giant marshmellow person
DEENA (4:53:40 PM): oozing with gooey girly goodness
MM (4:54:14 PM): lol
MM (4:54:20 PM): i''m sorry it's how i feel
MM(4:54:23 PM): i'll stop
DEENA (4:54:24 PM): im gonna call you marsha
MM(4:54:27 PM): lol
DEENA (4:54:35 PM): marsha marsha mellow
MM (4:54:41 PM): LMFAO
MM (4:54:44 PM): ROTFL
MM(4:54:47 PM): LOL
MM(4:54:57 PM): teheehee
DEENA (4:54:57 PM): im crying
MM (4:55:03 PM): are you?
DEENA (4:55:04 PM): EFFIN' CRYING AGAIN!!!!!
DEENA (4:55:08 PM): im laughing SO hard
MM (4:55:18 PM): oh laughing crying- that's good
MM(4:55:26 PM): i was gonna blow your heart a kiss
DEENA (4:55:34 PM): thats ENOUGH of that!
DEENA (4:55:40 PM): ENOUGH
MM (4:55:43 PM): now i am messing with you
MM (4:55:45 PM): sorry
DEENA (4:56:02 PM): man up, dude
MM (4:56:03 PM): i could take you out and kick your ass
DEENA (4:56:05 PM): lol
MM(4:56:07 PM): would that help?
DEENA (4:56:14 PM): first off.. dont kid yourself
DEENA (4:56:20 PM): i know tae bo
MM(4:56:30 PM): yeah well i am agile and fast
MM(4:56:39 PM): kung fu marshmellow
DEENA (4:56:44 PM): you have those giant boobies to weigh you down, sucka
DEENA (4:56:57 PM): mini-marshmellows
DEENA (4:57:15 PM): i could run circles around you
DEENA (4:57:19 PM): like a ghostbuster
MM(4:57:28 PM): lol
DEENA(4:57:29 PM): youre marsha
DEENA (4:57:32 PM): im bill murray
MM(4:57:40 PM): yeah but wasn't she whinny
DEENA (4:57:40 PM): god. i wish i was bill murray!
MM (4:57:43 PM): why
DEENA (4:57:48 PM): MARSHA-MELLOW
DEENA (4:57:56 PM): has nothing to do with the brady bunch
DEENA (4:58:08 PM): choo choo... here comes the thought train.... GET ON!!