Day to Night Makeup

Well, I'm still not feeling up to much. It's just been hard lately. In so many ways. But I'm trying my best to be better. You know, be a better person. A better wife. And I'm seeking some inspiration from YouTube. Weird, but true.

I like this video a lot. Because I'm not even close to being comfortable with makeup. I'm not sure why I find it so hard to deal with. But I do. And well, these videos help a lot!

I just love how easy Jazzie makes this look. If I can somehow figure out how to put on "Day" makeup, I might be able to try this. But it really does inspire me. Now, I just need somewhere to go. You know, so I can get ready. :) XOXO

The Parent Trap

The original Parent Trap is one of my favorite movies! I just LOVE it! And I definitely needed a "pick-me-up" today. So I searched around in my old VHS tapes, and hooked up the VCR. 1 bag of popcorn, 2 bags of M&Ms, and some soda rounded it all out. 2 hours later, I'm feeling a lot better. Movies like this, they just make you feel good. Even if it's only temporary. XOXO

General Hospital

This is my new midday past time. I'm watching General Hospital. It's my bestie's favorite TV show. She doesn't miss an episode. Well, she doesn't watch it during the week. But she catches up on the weekends. Yes, while her guy is working, she's watching GH. I'm sure she is cooking or something. But I just watch GH. Usually while having lunch. And now, I'm addicted. What else am I going to do with my time? XOXO

The Munsters

The Munsters were always one of my favorite shows to watch. I just thought they were so funny. I definitely need a "pick-me-up" today. Of all days. It's just been a tough day. So I've been watching some clips online. At least I've smiled a little today. XOXO

Good News

I got some really good news tonight. It was totally unexpected. But I'm so excited about it! Doesn't the saying go something like, "All good things in life, come as a surprise."

Well, I'm surprised. And so excited! You'll just have to come back later in the week to find out what it's all about. Until then, I'm going to head to bed. Sweet dreams! XOXO

This is the Life!

T and I are sitting on the beach. Enjoying the sun, sand, and the water. I feel like we could be on a desert island. It's just perfect out here! It feels like the only "real" communication should be done with a letter in a bottle. :)

We're just enjoying it all. Including each other's company. It feels like a "Mini Honeymoon." And I'm definitely loving it! A nice little trip, in the middle of all of our crazy traveling. I know T is really enjoying it. And so am I! I just love being married to this man! And being Mrs. M! XOXO

Dreaming of Sun and Sand

Well, we made it to sunny Florida! Tomorrow morning, I want nothing more than to lay out on the beach. I wonder if I can find a hammock. That would be nice.

T and I are here for just a couple of days. Literally, just a couple of days. T has to be back at work on the 2nd, and I'll be flying home then. But we thought we'd come spend a couple of days together and alone. :) XOXO

Rain, Rain, Go Away...

The weather around here has been pretty miserable. The mood around here has been pretty down too. Work for T and "The Guy" has been less than appealing. And believe me when I say this, this rain is not helping!

Today, they're working. And I hope things go well. If not, it could be T's job that's on the line. But something tells me, this rain is going to come and ruin the party. It's driving me nuts! You would think we are in the dead of winter. Big jackets and lots of layers have been on the list.

And the whole entertaining thing that my bestie is doing, that's going really well. But it's hard for them to perform outside when it's pouring! Literally it's raining "Cats and Dogs." And well, it just makes me want to stay at home in bed...

But we have a lot to do today. And work for T. So we better get up. Ya, T is refusing to wake up. At the moment, he's under the blankets. Asleep again. I've already tried to wake him up 4 times! But we need to get up and get ready for the day. I'm just praying the rain stays away. XOXO

Southern Spoon Bread

We live in the south. Neither T or I are originally from here. He's from up north. I'm from the southwest. But this is where we live. And where we'll live during his entire career. And I'm more than OK with that. I moved here as a teen. I fought it then. But I love it now.

But one of the things about living in the south, everyone wants you to be able to cook. And cook the classic southern dishes. So I'm trying. Again, thanks to Betty, I found a good recipe for Southern Spoon Bread. Now, let's just see if I can make it. :) XOXO

Candles

Candles. I've never really been all into them. On occasion, I'd buy 1 at Wal-Mart. You know the ones. They have a cheesy smell. And I would put them in the bathroom. Something nice to liven up the room.

But I've never really been into them. Until my bestie came to our home. She was adding some little touches here and there. Putting up pictures, adding accessories, and...candles. Not a whole mess of them. She has a bunch of candles around her house. But they look amazing! Because she has them mixed in with all the other stuff in her house. On bookshelves, on table tops, in little nooks. It really looks amazing.

So when she started to put them around our house, I was getting a little nervous. But late last night, when we got home, T started to light them. And all these candles just made this beautiful light! Glowing. It was so beautiful. And there was no horrible smell. Just a light fragrance in the air.

I'm not sure where she got them. Or what kind of candle they are. But they really are amazing! I will definitely be lightening them more often. And just enjoying the magical light they give off. T really enjoyed them as well. I'm telling you, we experienced something completely new and different. Now I just need to know where my bestie got these amazing candles from. XOXO