Hello friends. I am off to the beach for a few days with the family. I really thought that I would be able to get a few post ready before I went but I just ran out of time. I am unsure whether or not I will have internet access while I am away. Have a safe few days. I'll be back. Thursday.
A BMW Isetta. The tiniest car i have ever seen. Balboa Island
Where is Jen? I have been running around trying to get ready for my 20 year high school reunion. It is this Saturday night. Ekkk! Getting my haircut and colored. Getting a facial and my eyebrows waxed. Trying to decide what to wear. It's funny, I thought to myself tonight what am I so worried about. Why does looking good matter so much to me? Why am I worried about the impression I give? I have a wonderful job, a hubby and two adorable kids. Does what these people might think of me really affect my world? Hmmm good questions. I'll let you know the answers when I get home. Have a great weekend!
Hello everyone. How is your Wednesday going? I have a favor to ask all of you. I am going to the beach for vacation in a a few weeks and I am in desperate need of some good reads. I think some easy reading would be best, no historical novels please. I like stories about dysfunctional families, thrillers like Lovely Bones and of course Chick Lit, just nothing that is too cheesy. Can you help me??
Ok first off let me just say that I don't work for Benefit. I was however looking in their catalog and the above product certainly caught my eye. Let's just say I am the type of girl that needs guidance when it comes to new cosmetics and hair products. I just don't have that girlie girl gene. So on the afternoon of a wedding Memorial Day weekend I went to my local Benefit counter to see if this Erase Paste was for real. It was, it is and oh my gosh I can't believe what this little jar is capable of. It covers EVERYTHING. I won't go into detail but let's just say my dark circles under my eyes and that unseemingly adult acne (what is that about?) are a worry no more. You need to buy some now, before I buy it all. Just in case they decide to discontinue it or something.
Although it has been pouring rain here the last few days I went ahead and took the boot banner down. I put up a new collage I have been working on. I have had it in my mind for weeks but haven't had a chance to work on it until this weekend. I am feeling refreshed and a lot less stressed after my break.
We are going to the wedding of a dear friend tonight. I am looking forward to dressing up, having a babysitter and a night out. I hope you are all having a relaxing weekend. See you tomorrow.
polaroid :: in my neighborhood
:: a conversation that recently took place in my house ::
Her - "Mommy, you said you were going to put medicine on my chin."
Me - "Oh yeah, come here."
Me - "Chin up, lass"
Her - " You MEAN lassie"
Me - "Oh yeah, Lassie"
Her - "And boys are called Lassos."
Me - smile
So I have finally caught up on my email. You all should have 17 emails in your inbox from me. I was really behind. By the way what is up with Yahoo mail? anyone else having trouble with it these last two days???
So here we are on Friday of my mail week and i have to tell you i feel like my posts this week were a little self indulgent rather than thought provoking . It is hard though because i just have the best friends that send the best mail and i think they deserve props. So thanks for letting me do that. I have been thinking a bit about getting back to the basics here. This started out as a place to show my collage work and has really grown into so much more. I am really interested in photography now and am so pleased to see the improvement in my picture taking over the last few years. Sometimes I wonder why you all show up here? What draws you to my blog? I know for me, I love blogs that have lots of color, great ideas and projects and are written in a sincere manner. What do you love about your favorite blogs?
Are you saying to yourself what does this post have to do with mail week? Well, here it is! I have spent this week catching up with people that I needed catching up with. Why don't you send one email, letter or card this weekend to someone you need to catch up with. I know you feel bad because it's been too long but believe me you'll feel so great after you do it. Most people understand how life is and are just happy that you thought of them. Do it ok?
polaroid from a beach trip we took earlier this month.
