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[LMD84]

Good morning! My eye seems to be a little better, so just playing it by ear and seeing if it will clear up on its own. It is definitely not as puffy as it was, but maybe just a little acted up. I am not going on the antibiotics unless it comes back or gets worse. I have a feeling I either got a little bite or maybe a clogged pore from makeup or cleanser, so waiting it out. I'm a little crampy to day to I plan to be super lazy, read, watch moves, pick at some housework and overall mellow out. I was so exhausted last night. If I get enthusiastic I will do my face up, but no eye makeup yet! Not until it is settled for a while. Drats! Good thing lippies and blush are my favourites! Hope everyone has an excellent day.

Out of curiosity, is anyone famliar with the following blushes by MAC and if they would look good on a NW !5?

Fleur Power, Buff, Melba.

Thanks!

i don't have any of those blushes but melba i have seen and i think it looks lovely!

 

[Miss QQ]

Debi, great that your eyes are better. I don't have the mac blushes too so I can't help.

I've decided most likely I'll watch the movie next week and not tomorrow as I want to bring my macbk down for a check. The battery seems to be faulty. I haven't buy any makeup for about 6 weeks already and that's good! I want to save for summer collections!

 

[LMD84]

Debi, great that your eyes are better. I don't have the mac blushes too so I can't help.

I've decided most likely I'll watch the movie next week and not tomorrow as I want to bring my macbk down for a check. The battery seems to be faulty. I haven't buy any makeup for about 6 weeks already and that's good! I want to save for summer collections!

oh no! poor macbook! what is wrong with the battery? is it not lasting well? mine still gives about 5.5 hours when fully charged with normal wireless internet use and watching video which is good. when i first got it, it said it was about 6 but obviously that was when it was brand new.

 

[ElvenEyes]

Okay. Right now I am feeling pretty good about myself! I just received in the mail the book "Makeup for Ageless Beauty", which is about 40 different looks for women 40 and over, and even the ones younger than me look a lot older! I don't think I am ready for this book yet, despite my age. They all have crinkly eyes and lips and puffy faces and age spots. Gosh, all those years I went pale while everyone else sunned themselves, smoke and drank are really paying off. Time for another glass of milk!

 

[LMD84]

Okay. Right now I am feeling pretty good about myself! I just received in the mail the book "Makeup for Ageless Beauty", which is about 40 different looks for women 40 and over, and even the ones younger than me look a lot older! I don't think I am ready for this book yet, despite my age. They all have crinkly eyes and lips and puffy faces and age spots. Gosh, all those years I went pale while everyone else sunned themselves, smoke and drank are really paying off. Time for another glass of milk!

lol! i was about to say that we all need to start drinking milk like you do! hee hee! i want to look young too!!

and that is wonderful that your eye is healing up now and also that you have discovered how good you look compared to the other ladies in the book!

 

[ElvenEyes]

I think a big thing is that these women sunned themselves. Actresses, models, etc., like Brooke Shields, who really aged their skin by tanning like crazy back in the 70's and 80's, take trips to tropical islands and don't use enough sunscreen. Their necks and chests are spotted and wrinkly, their faces look old. There was a woman who lived in our neighbourhood who was an avid tanner, and 15 years younger than me, but her skin was like leather and she looked so much older. The sad thing is that she was teaching her 3 young daughters the same bad habits and they would be lying for hours on towels in the driveway tanning away. Skin cancer is a killer. Sun ages and dehydrates skin terribly. It may look good now, but down the road you always pay for what you have done in the past.

 

[shadowaddict]

MissQQ--when you watch that movie you will have to let us know what you think. I love those other two also.

Lou--that's a shame about Sephora. I hated when we didn't have one here in TN. I shopped online and was thrilled to always hit the store when I went to Vegas.

Debi--I'm glad your eye is getting better even if it is bit by bit.

Rockin--5 weddings? Oh my goodness that would wear me out. I'm not too much into weddings like a lot of women. I love seeing the pretty dresses but the whole event just isn't my thing. I don't like bridal or baby showers either. I guess I'm just not the typical woman. I find them boring. Of course I went to the baby shower for my DIL, but wouldn't have if I wasn't one of the grandmothers. I like the newer types people have where the mom and dad to be both come. I mean it is for their child not just the mom. I like that it gets the dad involved right away.

Good luck on finding resses. Will the same people be at the same ones so you will have to go with different dresses? At least you have the shoes which sometimes go unappeciated in the whole outfit

Speaking of which still no baby. Her official due date is a week from yesterday. I thought I had the name picked out I wanted him to call me but not sure now. I was thinking Nona because that is what everyone in my family called me for years and some aunts still do. My name is Saundra and my brother that is almost two years older than me couldn't say it correctly and it came out Nona and that stuck. But that is Italian for grandmother and we are not so that seems a bit weird and I really didn't like at all being called that growing up. Also if he calls me nonny I think that's too close to mommy. My sister thinks its perfect but I'm not so much into it now.

I don't want to go the whole grandma or nana route and certainly not like so many here in the south me-maw and omg not grannie, talk about feeling old. I don't want to feel old. I want to be a fun grandmother. My DIL mother's name is Joan and she wants to be called Jo-Jo which I think is cute. I've been looking online at grandmother nicnkames. One I thought was cute was Lollie and the granfather either Poppy or Popples (probably can't go with Pop because her dad wants to be called Pap) My DIL and I both thought of pap-smear So we can't be Lollie and Pop but close. I like Gi-Gi but probably too close to her mom Jo-Jo. Any thoughts on cute nicknames?

 

[JennsJewelz]

Hiya ladies! I feel like I haven't spoken with you in ages, even though it was just the other day!

Speaking of which still no baby. Her official due date is a week from yesterday. I thought I had the name picked out I wanted him to call me but not sure now. I was thinking Nona because that is what everyone in my family called me for years and some aunts still do. My name is Saundra and my brother that is almost two years older than me couldn't say it correctly and it came out Nona and that stuck. But that is Italian for grandmother and we are not so that seems a bit weird and I really didn't like at all being called that growing up. Also if he calls me nonny I think that's too close to mommy. My sister thinks its perfect but I'm not so much into it now.

I don't want to go the whole grandma or nana route and certainly not like so many here in the south me-maw and omg not grannie, talk about feeling old. I don't want to feel old. I want to be a fun grandmother. My DIL mother's name is Joan and she wants to be called Jo-Jo which I think is cute. I've been looking online at grandmother nicnkames. One I thought was cute was Lollie and the granfather either Poppy or Popples (probably can't go with Pop because her dad wants to be called Pap) My DIL and I both thought of pap-smear So we can't be Lollie and Pop but close. I like Gi-Gi but probably too close to her mom Jo-Jo. Any thoughts on cute nicknames?

Aww, I really like Nona! Who cares where it's from. lol The only thing I can think of right now is Sassy, which might not be what you're looking for! lol What's your middle name? Maybe we can get some inspiration from there... and LMAO at pap-smear! That's going to stick with me forever now!

 

[JennsJewelz]

Thought I'd post my updates here and my look from today!

Well, I've been a little slower walking around the past couple days because I have tendinitis in my knee, and so I've been leaving the house earlier to get everywhere on time! I did a pretty look today, but didn't manage to get pics because by the time I was home it was dark

EYES: Stila's Violetta (lid), Bare Foot Contessa (crease) and Chinois (highlight), all applied and blended with my fingers in my rush! Then Lancome Definicils mascara.

CHEEKS: Pink Cult (one of my only matte blushes - it's so perfect!!)

LIPS: Insanely It Sheen Supreme. This fades to a gorgeous stain, so I didn't even bother reapplying later on in the day! Love this colour!

I also tried out a new foundation today - yesterday when I got my knee brace I picked up some GOSH items on clearance... bad, I know, but I reasoned that I need foundation and wear it every day, and then I got a few nail polishes, increasing my total NP stash to 15 or something. lol I haven't bought anything in over a month, either, so I'm using my knee injury as a get-out-of-jail-free card!

I got the GOSH Cover Me Up Makeup Mousse in Shade 02, - it's a touch dark, but blends well so I can make it work, especially in the summer. I only paid 10 bucks, so I'm not complaining! It had good coverage, felt silky going on, and lasted all day without a primer. I didn't even use concealer today! *GASPS*

The nail colours I got were GOSH Wild Lilac, Essie Sexy Divide, and Witchcraft Nail Art polishes in White and Silver. I made a cool dotted modern mani with them, and it looks really fun! I'll take pics in the morning

Less than a week left in my Master's!!! I had a really productive day with work today, but I feel like there's a loooot left to do in the next few days! Jerome's in the same position, so we're both stressed out to the max. Thankfully, we have each other for support!

Hope you all had a wonderful day

 

[ElvenEyes]

Shadowaddict~Nona is cute! I had a Grammy and a Nana, but one of my aunts is Swedish and since I spent a lot of time with them I called her mother Mo-Mo (pronounced Moo-Moo) which stands for Mother's Mother in Sweden. Anyhow, it was kinda cool haven't an extra grandmother on hand, even if she didn't speak English for a while! We always seemed to find ways to communicate as I was there all the time (she lived with my aunt, uncle and cousins) and even babysat me a few times. Noni is another cute nickname.

Jen~Thanks for the compliment! I am dying to see GOSH items. I have never heard of them before and I am so nosy! Oh, and I burn too. Especially on shoulders and legs and both my husband and I got a bad burn during a last minute plan to hold a yard sale this past fall (literally at 8am I said, hey, it is nice out, let's sell something!) We sold 1 item and both got burned sitting out there for 4 hours without sunscreen. Duh!

Lou~Can you believe I just finished watching The Black Swan AGAIN? I liked it a bit more the second time, but still not ready to commit to a DVD of it. I am sure I will have strange and twisted dreams. My biggest question (and I have a lot for you I have to ask behind the scenes so as not to spoil it for others) is what brand lipstick is that which she steals from Beth? Did you see the packaging? Black container with little red flowers or a reddish design in the middle. lol The heck with the movie, I like the makeup! And I think that Mila Kunis stole the show anyhow!!

Praying to wake up with my eye normal like it is now. Please, please, please.....

 

[shadowaddict]

Jenn--Wow almost done. All your hard work is paying off.

I had to laugh about the stain on the wall thing. For the past year I have been coloring my hair to try to cut cost. I hated spending almost $300 for cut, color and a few highlights. While I was coloring my hair last week I guess I got in a hurry (also by accident bought liquid instead of creme) and I thought a small blob dropped to the floor but didn't see it so kept going. The next day I saw something weird on the window blinds and when I looked closer it was a blob of hair color. I guess with the brush thing I moved it too fast and flung some on there. It will probably come off with a good cleaner or a touch of bleach but right now I'm leaving it there to see how long it takes my hubby to see it

I bet your look came out very prety. I love Pink Swoon. I bought it with the Manish collection. It's soft and pretty. I was afraid at first that it would be too bright but it blends very well. I haven't heard of GOSH or Witchcraft nail art. Please share with us.

I hope your knee feels better soon. I know that really sucks with all you have to get done in the next week or so.

Debi--I still haven't seen Black Swan. Its hard for me sometimes to sit and say ok I'm going to sit and watch this for X amount of time. I guess like a lot of things the amount in this case time overwhelms me, not sure. I guess its the ADD.


I guess I have some time to think about the grandmother nickname. its probably one of those things I'm over thinking. Ya'll let me know anything else that you think of. Oh my middle name is Lee.

 

[LMD84]

Jenn--Wow almost done. All your hard work is paying off.

I had to laugh about the stain on the wall thing. For the past year I have been coloring my hair to try to cut cost. I hated spending almost $300 for cut, color and a few highlights. While I was coloring my hair last week I guess I got in a hurry (also by accident bought liquid instead of creme) and I thought a small blob dropped to the floor but didn't see it so kept going. The next day I saw something weird on the window blinds and when I looked closer it was a blob of hair color. I guess with the brush thing I moved it too fast and flung some on there. It will probably come off with a good cleaner or a touch of bleach but right now I'm leaving it there to see how long it takes my hubby to see it

I bet your look came out very prety. I love Pink Swoon. I bought it with the Manish collection. It's soft and pretty. I was afraid at first that it would be too bright but it blends very well. I haven't heard of GOSH or Witchcraft nail art. Please share with us.

I hope your knee feels better soon. I know that really sucks with all you have to get done in the next week or so.

Debi--I still haven't seen Black Swan. Its hard for me sometimes to sit and say ok I'm going to sit and watch this for X amount of time. I guess like a lot of things the amount in this case time overwhelms me, not sure. I guess its the ADD.


I guess I have some time to think about the grandmother nickname. its probably one of those things I'm over thinking. Ya'll let me know anything else that you think of. Oh my middle name is Lee.

any sign of the baby today?! and lol at the hair dye spatter! it would upset me knowing there is a stain like that! i am so weird!

and Jen i hope the final section of your masters goes very quickly for you! you are doing so well and working so hard! i know it will pay off! good luck to both you and Jerome!

 

[ElvenEyes]

I woke to the theme music of Swan Lake is stuck in my head. Hmm....I wonder where that came from? Hehehehe.... I am dying to know what brand lippie that was though. It wasn't MAC because it did not have that pointed shape on top. Now I have to do research and wait for you to spot it, Lou. I might go mad if we don't find it. I might start sprouting black feathers in my back....my eyes might go red, I might...nevermind.

I can't believe we are going to get smacked by more snow tonight and tomorrow. 6 inches, maybe even more. We just got rid of it all. I'm off to have breakfast and try to wake myself up....do something....before I take a nap!

 

[LMD84]

I woke to the theme music of Swan Lake is stuck in my head. Hmm....I wonder where that came from? Hehehehe.... I am dying to know what brand lippie that was though. It wasn't MAC because it did not have that pointed shape on top. Now I have to do research and wait for you to spot it, Lou. I might go mad if we don't find it. I might start sprouting black feathers in my back....my eyes might go red, I might...nevermind.

I can't believe we are going to get smacked by more snow tonight and tomorrow. 6 inches, maybe even more. We just got rid of it all. I'm off to have breakfast and try to wake myself up....do something....before I take a nap!

hee hee hee! don't worry i'll find it later! my work mate has put it on a usb stick for me so i shall have a watch later on when at home! and more snow? that is not good at all!

 

[kittykit]

Hello! You are quite tall! Do you like your height? Yeah bumping into a dress twin at a wedding is frightful. Hope you manage to find dresses you like.

I'm considered tall for Asians standard, I think

So far I've met a Japanese girl who is 10cm taller than I am!! All the other Asians I know here are around 165cm or shorter. I get a lot of stares when I go to the Asian supermarkets here. I can't wear anything over 10cm heels because I'll be the same height like M. It feels weird. Haha.

Spring is here and I've forgotten to take my medicine for many days. No alcohol for me if I'm on medication, I tend to skip it on the weekend because I need my red wine. I haven't been able to sleep well at night because of the stuffy nose. Birch pollen season is expected to start this weekend

 

[Miss QQ]

Lou - I brought my macbk to the service centre and the battery is indeed faulty. It is due to my own doings, because I took the battery out for about two months and used my macbk without the battery by connecting to the power all the time. So leaving the batt untouched and unused for some time is fatal. When I put it in again it is damaged. I spend $198 to purchase a new one. Ouch! But the battery life had already decreased to about 2.5 hrs after a few months of use. The SA told me to charge the batt only when it is at least 30% left, or 20% would be better.

Debi - hope your eyes are fine today! I haven't watch Black Swan because it looks twisted. I'll wait for it to be shown on TV.

I'm considered tall for Asians standard, I think

So far I've met a Japanese girl who is 10cm taller than I am!! All the other Asians I know here are around 165cm or shorter. I get a lot of stares when I go to the Asian supermarkets here. I can't wear anything over 10cm heels because I'll be the same height like M. It feels weird. Haha.
Spring is here and I've forgotten to take my medicine for many days. No alcohol for me if I'm on medication, I tend to skip it on the weekend because I need my red wine. I haven't been able to sleep well at night because of the stuffy nose. Birch pollen season is expected to start this weekend

What a pain that the pollens are making you allergic. I have perennial nose allergy to dusts (and also to cockroaches and other household dirt) so it is blocked 24/7. It is a pain and I can't sleep at night because the nose feels more stuffy when we are in the lying down position. So I use nasal spray at night to relief it slightly. My voice sounds quite nasal even when I'm not having colds/flus lol. The Jap girl who is 180cm is very tall, considering Japs are usually shorter among Asians, even the males. I'm 168cm, and this is considered tall here, but I see taller women all the time too. lol yeah getting stares can be uncomfortable.

 

[LMD84]

What a pain that the pollens are making you allergic. I have perennial nose allergy to dusts (and also to cockroaches and other household dirt) so it is blocked 24/7. It is a pain and I can't sleep at night because the nose feels more stuffy when we are in the lying down position. So I use nasal spray at night to relief it slightly. My voice sounds quite nasal even when I'm not having colds/flus lol. The Jap girl who is 180cm is very tall, considering Japs are usually shorter among Asians, even the males. I'm 168cm, and this is considered tall here, but I see taller women all the time too. lol yeah getting stares can be uncomfortable.

oh wow! i had no idea that by leaving the battery like that it would damage it! and how did you get the battery out?! did you unscrew the bottom of the laptop? that is so expencive to buy a new one but i understand why you needed it. and thanks for telling me to charge when it's about 20-30% battery left. i have been letting it fully drain until it tells me to plus it in! i hope i have not damaged mine

and i can imagine that getting stares would make you feel uncomfortable! i wouldn't be liking that either!

 

[shadowaddict]

Debi-- More SNOW???

We have rain off and on. Our temps are up and down from 80 to 50 then back up, horrible for allergies.


Lou-- still no signs of baby. She is having contractions and has for a couple of weeks. Although those can go on for quite some time. If she goes in to labor tonight perhaps we'll have an Aril fool's baby. That would be cute. My nieces's hubby was born on April 1st.

I texted her earlier and how she was doing and she said very tired and she was doing homework in bed. She's in her last semester of college and her professors have been great about working with her. Before she got this far she was working ahead. She would have already graduated but she changed her major a couple of times. I think she now is international business. My son is in school also. He went to college right out of high school and after one semester decided to do other things and bounced around. He did like the partying and such but not so much the classes. He then joined the Marines and went to Iraq two twice causing his mother endless worries He is finally back in school and strating his last year.

 

[ElvenEyes]

What a day. Severe cramps so now I am super sick to my stomach and my head is pounding. Our friend passed away just after midnight so very sad and upset over that. 175.00 came in for 2 sets of tarot so had hubby send it out. He is dealing with end of month/end of quarter crap for work and is in a nasty mood. I wish he would work from work, not home, once in a while, but now they plan to close the office in June and have everyone work from home, so he will always be here. When do I get to play CD's and have privacy? NEVER! Get a new job, dear! I'm not even sure he made it to the PO on time.

And my new purse arrived, it is gorgeous, but I will wait and put a picture up when I feel a little less barfy. Other than that life is peachy. Oh, and they upped the amount of snow to 10 inches. I can't believe we are getting so much. They keep raising the amount. Time to put the tree back up and just leave it year round. Hehehe....

 

[sonu]

Ohh I was gone for few days & missed on so many things.. but looks like things are almost same..

Shadow addict waiting sucks.. I hope you can announce urself proud, young & fun grandmom very soon..

Debi I hope you feel better soon.. Hubby working from home is not good..Mine works once in a while & it is not fun.. I feel like he has encroached in my territory...He will be all over the place & there will be no system..

I just came back from Florida & it was so hot there.. I went there for interview & bench test at NOVA & after exams I was roaming around & enjoying hot weather & beaches there.. As later part was unplanned I did not have water resistant sunscreen & I tanned so badly... I hate being tan...Can you tell me is there anyway I can get rid of it li'l faster..