Bimbos unite!

[LMD84]

Debi - love the bold lips! You must be heart pain to see your husband working so hard. Take care of yourself and him! Your first date story is so cute! I'm not much of a drinker - I don't crave for any soft drinks/alcohol most of the time. And I always order warm water at restaurants lol. I don't drink coffee too but I love Starbucks cold coffee drinks with whipped cream! Glee season 1 is very enjoyable. Hope you like it!

Jenns - good to know you drink so healthily. So I guess you must eat very healthily too.

Lou - sorry to hear about your friends losing their jobs. And it is hard at where you are working now too, having to do more and more work. About cocktails, I don't really drink them, but only once in a blue moon. I feel like having some drinks because of the festive celebration here (Chinese New Year).

Hearing these things made me feel silly about leaving my job. I guess I was quite fortunate, but I couldn't help it when I got more and more unhappy there but I managed to stay more than 3 years! Which is not too bad lol. No point dwelling but to look forward to the future.

I brought my 6 empty e/s to the mac pro store today but I didn't b2m any l/s as I couldn't find anything I want at the moment. I'll wait and see. It's finally Friday tomorrow finally so everyone is looking forward to the weekend!

i dont think you were silly at all for leaving your job. we know how unhappy it made you and honestly if you can manage for a while without working then it is worth it so that you can find a job that makes you very happy. and yes it would be silly to waste your b2m! keep waiting for a lipstick you will love. i think impassioned is next on my list to buy

 

[ElvenEyes]

Miss QQ~You were not silly to leave your job. If something decent came up my husband would leave in an instant. Many of his co-workers have left on their own recently because of all the changes. Everyone is so frustrated. You need to listen to your heart. Staying in a job or position you are unhappy with is stressful and unhealthy. Moving on is a good and positive thing! Chin up!

I need to be sure to make a l/s wishlist for when I do my first B2M, though that will not be for a while! But I guess it does not hurt to keep a running list of what I would like, or favourites I want a backup of in my purse. Time to get my act together. I have a million things to do today but have been lazy watching the squirrels eat peanuts under our feeders! Dreaming of warmer weather!!

 

[shadowaddict]

Lou, if you do not mind me asking what dows your husband do in the gaming business, sound so interesting? My daughter loves video games. I however can not get the hang of it. Iwould be like ElvenEys and be stuck in a swamp or whatever.

 

[LMD84]

Lou, if you do not mind me asking what dows your husband do in the gaming business, sound so interesting? My daughter loves video games. I however can not get the hang of it. Iwould be like ElvenEys and be stuck in a swamp or whatever.

well he is employed as a games tester but at the moment he is doing something to do with the legal side of the games. for example if in a game they use a picture or a brand they have to make sure that all contracts have been signed and that permissions have been granted and such. he also has to write up lenghly reports about how to improve the games and various things like that. there is more to it but obviously due to data protection i cant go into certain things - it is all very top secret! he is hoping to work his way up the ladder. he also designs his own game levels that people have been very impressed with so i am sure that he will go far. the company really treats all the staff so well too. only a few weeks ago nick was given a lovely personalised jacket with his name on it and the company logo. i think that some of the american branches of the company are not treated as well as the uk guys though which is strange.

and yeah i suck at games! although old school games like mario and sonic i am ok with!

 

[ElvenEyes]

That sounds like a pretty fun job, Lou! My nephew should really get into that. Maybe he will. He loves games and he is very involved with detail. I am sure it will be something computer oriented, like his older brothers. One is involved with creating electronic cars and goes to India regularly now to teach them how to do it, as well as create robotic devices for special needs.

My pigments arrived! Gorgeous colours all lined up brightly. They fit great in an ice cube tray! One is backordered. I can see how this can become very addciting! I will put up pics in the haul section shortly. You have 90 Lou? Cool! lol

 

[JennsJewelz]

and yeah i suck at games! although old school games like mario and sonic i am ok with!

That's so cool that Nick gets to work on all these games, and it's so good that he's happy with his job! I'm like you, though - Nintendo, Sega, maaaybe stretch to Nintendo 64 and DS. I can't use any of these new complicated game systems! I have a Wii, but I only own the Mario-type games anyways lol

 

[Susanne]

Just wanted to share my new avatar pic with you

Is it summer yet??

 

[banana1234]

susanne you are beautiful!

 

[Susanne]

Thank you

 

[shadowaddict]

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well he is employed as a games tester but at the moment he is doing something to do with the legal side of the games. for example if in a game they use a picture or a brand they have to make sure that all contracts have been signed and that permissions have been granted and such. he also has to write up lenghly reports about how to improve the games and various things like that. there is more to it but obviously due to data protection i cant go into certain things - it is all very top secret! he is hoping to work his way up the ladder. he also designs his own game levels that people have been very impressed with so i am sure that he will go far. the company really treats all the staff so well too. only a few weeks ago nick was given a lovely personalised jacket with his name on it and the company logo. i think that some of the american branches of the company are not treated as well as the uk guys though which is strange.
and yeah i suck at games! although old school games like mario and sonic i am ok with!

That sounds like a great job. I bet he really enjoys his work, although I'm sure it can get quite stressful. My daughter's ex-boyfriend is in college to become a game designer. He has already created a couple. He is extremely talented. This is such a growing field so I can see your husband going far in his career.

 

[ElvenEyes]

Susanne~What a lovely photo of you! You definitely look like a summer person! I hope your warm weather comes soon!

 

[shadowaddict]

Susanne, you look gorgeous as always, so bright and sunny. I want it to be spring already.

My doggie is really enjoying the snow right now. He acts like a puppy again licking and rolling in it. He has gone to the door about 3-4 times an hour to go play. I don't want to leave him out too long because his feet get cold and he's an inside furbaby. It makes me smile to see him so happy and playful.

He is fifteen and a half so this will likely be his last winter. He's a sheltie and they usually only live to be 12-14. I thought I was going to have to make that horrible decision recently because he was having such a hard time walking and falling a lot. He was having some trouble for a while but seemed to go downhill quickly withing a week. I took him to the vet and we're trying a different medicine and it seems to be helping a great deal. But he has lost so much muscle mass. He is my baby (my human kids are 22 and 28 next month) and since I'm here with him all day he follows me around like a toddler. He has become clingy lately as well. Some people just don't get it that he is truely the best friend I've ever had. When my son was in Iraq both times and when my mom passed he was here for me. I don't usually cry much in front of anyone so during the day when I would have a meltdown he'd come up and put his head on my shoulder and let me hug him and cry as long as I needed to. I don't think people who do not have pets that are part of their family understand that animals love you no matter what. They don't judge you, they accept you the way you are no matter how you look or feel, and are always there for you with a loving face and heart to make you smile. And of course much more.

Sorry I guess I had to just get that out as I'm having such a hard time facing the reality of what is coming. We have 3 kitties that I love dearly (they are more of my daughter's babies), it's just that my husband got Ishmael for me when he was a baby. We searched for a realiable breeder for quite some time and I got to pick from the little when he was about 2 weeks old. Then we got to go visit him there until he was old enough to come home with us. We took him a rope toy to have there so it would get the smell of his mommy and siblings so when he came with us it would perhaps be an easier adjustment. To some I guess I sound nuts.

 

[User38]

eyeshadow addictedone.. I feel for you.. so sad

I love my boys more than I love some people.. lol

Suzanne.. you do look stunning in that new avatar pic

 

[ElvenEyes]

ShadowAddict~Our furbabies hold such a dear place in our hearts and lives with their unconditional love and companionship. I miss mine dearly. But always remember it is quality, not quantity that counts, and that you gave him a wonderful and loving home, a safe world, joy and happiness. Whenever the time comes, nothing can take that and the sweetest of memories away.

 

[JennsJewelz]

Susanne, you look gorgeous as always, so bright and sunny. I want it to be spring already.

My doggie is really enjoying the snow right now. He acts like a puppy again licking and rolling in it. He has gone to the door about 3-4 times an hour to go play. I don't want to leave him out too long because his feet get cold and he's an inside furbaby. It makes me smile to see him so happy and playful.

He is fifteen and a half so this will likely be his last winter. He's a sheltie and they usually only live to be 12-14. I thought I was going to have to make that horrible decision recently because he was having such a hard time walking and falling a lot. He was having some trouble for a while but seemed to go downhill quickly withing a week. I took him to the vet and we're trying a different medicine and it seems to be helping a great deal. But he has lost so much muscle mass. He is my baby (my human kids are 22 and 28 next month) and since I'm here with him all day he follows me around like a toddler. He has become clingy lately as well. Some people just don't get it that he is truely the best friend I've ever had. When my son was in Iraq both times and when my mom passed he was here for me. I don't usually cry much in front of anyone so during the day when I would have a meltdown he'd come up and put his head on my shoulder and let me hug him and cry as long as I needed to. I don't think people who do not have pets that are part of their family understand that animals love you no matter what. They don't judge you, they accept you the way you are no matter how you look or feel, and are always there for you with a loving face and heart to make you smile. And of course much more.

Sorry I guess I had to just get that out as I'm having such a hard time facing the reality of what is coming. We have 3 kitties that I love dearly (they are more of my daughter's babies), it's just that my husband got Ishmael for me when he was a baby. We searched for a realiable breeder for quite some time and I got to pick from the little when he was about 2 weeks old. Then we got to go visit him there until he was old enough to come home with us. We took him a rope toy to have there so it would get the smell of his mommy and siblings so when he came with us it would perhaps be an easier adjustment. To some I guess I sound nuts.

Oh, I'm so sorry to hear that - I lost my dog last summer - she was a beautiful Golden Retriever named Chelsea, and was the sweetest, friendliest dog there ever was. Reading your story brought tears to my eyes - I know exactly how it feels to have an impending decision to make about a pet who is more like a best friend than a pet, and to dread each coming year! I hope Ishmael enjoys lots of snow and playtime this winter, and that you get to spend lots of quality time together. *hugs* He sounds like he's had a great life, and I'm sure you were an awesome best friend to him too

 

[shadowaddict]

Thank you guys so much for your nice comments, they really mean a lot. It is so comforting to know there are people like you that understand how hard this is and the grief after. My daughter totally understands and my hubby tries but I don't think the rest of my family really gets the hurt I feel now and will later.

I've actually ordered a couple of books hoping they will help. One is called "Cold Noses at the Pearly Gates" and the other is "The Rainbow Bridge: Pet Lose Is Heaven's Gain" I searched Amazon and read the reviews people wrote and felt these may provide some comfort.

And Jenn so sorry to hear about your Chelsea. Golden Retrievers are such pretty dogs. They look like they always have a smile on their face and ready to play.

 

[LMD84]

eyeshadow addictedone.. I feel for you.. so sad

I love my boys more than I love some people.. lol

Suzanne.. you do look stunning in that new avatar pic

yup! i agree with this!

 

[Susanne]

Thank you all!

I hope you have a great weekend!

I will be offline until Sunday afternoon. Talk to you soon!

 

[Miss QQ]

^^ Miss you! Your avatar is gorgeous! It looks like a spring/summer advertisement, telling me to visit the place. Your smile is so warm and welcoming!

Jenns - your healthy diet will motivate me as well as others here! It's great that you can B2m for l/s in regular packaging. I can only b2m those in the perm line, not the LE ones in the new collections.

Thanks, ladies, on your encouragement. Hope everyone and your family's jobsare less stressful and more fulfilling this year!

Sorry I guess I had to just get that out as I'm having such a hard time facing the reality of what is coming. We have 3 kitties that I love dearly (they are more of my daughter's babies), it's just that my husband got Ishmael for me when he was a baby. We searched for a realiable breeder for quite some time and I got to pick from the little when he was about 2 weeks old. Then we got to go visit him there until he was old enough to come home with us. We took him a rope toy to have there so it would get the smell of his mommy and siblings so when he came with us it would perhaps be an easier adjustment. To some I guess I sound nuts.

Sorry to hear that. I never had a pet dog /cat so I can't relate to it, but it sounds like the happy memories you share will never be forgotten.

I played Wii for the first time last Thursday and played table tennis with my little cousins. My right arm was aching and it took two days for it to recover. lol. Maybe I used the wrong technique.

 

[JennsJewelz]

Yeah, that's normally how my weeks go too Some weeks are better than others depending on the number of hours of work I have and how many papers I have due, though! That's amazing that you're doing well, though! I have totally burned off lots of fat and changed my body composition, so that's been great. My figure looks very different from before - I'm still only about half way there, though! I'm really hoping to feel comfortable in a bathing suit by the summer, which is sort of a personal goal rather than a weight goal. One day I would love to fit into a size 10 (I'm currently a 14, down from 18) just to be able to try on wedding dresses!!! Seems silly, but all the samples are size 10. Hmph! Jerome keeps hinting that he's going to ask and that it's going to be sooner rather than later, but I'm still clueless as to the date! All I know is that by the end of 2011, we hope to be engaged

My legs have always been really strong and had lots of muscle from field hockey, figure skating and tennis training. It's my arms and back that I really want to tone up, although they have much more muscle than they used to! The stomach is always the hardest part to change - it will come with time! Lots of ab exercises have really helped to tone me up there, and although I still have a tummy, I look much more proportional now. Are you exercising at all as well as eating healthily? I find exercise is the hardest thing to fit into your busy week, and the only way I get it done is if I schedule it. They say it takes 8 weeks to make it a habit, and that was really true for me for getting to the gym/exercising. I love going now - I have so much more energy, and I feel great! Albeit a little sore some days. lol