Girlie thoughts.

I've jumped on the bandwagon!!!

2010-06-04T20:06:00.000-07:00

I've moved my blog over to Wordpress. Its so much nicer over there. Love the options and just much more user friendly! So I hope you will check it out!!!

http://dorkynerd.wordpress.com/

I'm still alive!

2010-05-26T13:00:00.000-07:00

Yes! I am still around..well I think. Just wanted to check in and let you all know what I been up to.....NOTHING! Hahaha. No really. Not a thing. My days are pretty much the same across the board. I wake up, eat, clean and then off to work. Days off are spent usually with my Mom, and the Mr.

Well are planning a trip to Chicago. Our friends are going and they asked us to go with us. We both really need a vacation, so we said yes. June 6th through the 12th! Hopefully I will stop being so lazy with this blog and I will update you on how the trip went...don't hold you breath though. :(

Uh...what other stuff to tell you about? Work still is sucking. Wal-Mart, as big of a company as they are...they should be ashamed at how crappy they treat their employee's. Seriously. I'm sick of going into work and having to cover 3 different depts. I'm sick of them giving me 8 projects to do, and still expecting me to do zoning and returns and stocking. Its crazy! And I surely don't get paid enough. Needless to say I'm looking for another job. So..if anyone knows anyone hiring in the dayton area, let me know! :)

I guess that's it for right now. BTW the color on my nails is Towel Boy Toy from the China Glaze Pool Side collection. I'm loving the brightness of it!
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2010-03-02T21:05:00.000-08:00

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MIA

2010-02-27T20:06:00.001-08:00

Whoa! Where have I been lately? Ummmm. I don't really have any good reason. I mean I could make something up...but I will spare you all.

The nail polish rack I am loving! It hold 90. I am sure it will take me a while to fill up. Even though my husband disagree's with me. LoL. I know nail polishes rack's can be expensive, but they are well worth the money in my opinion. It puts everything at your finger tips.
I also have reorganized my makeup. It has made it so much easier. I plan to take pictures but right now Matt is sleeping so it will have to wait. But in doing this I discovered how much makeup I have. I knew I had a lot...but really surprised me at how much I do. I wish I could say it will make me think twice about buying more. But I doubt it will. Especially with the MAC collections coming up. I can't wait!

Olympic's. Me and the Mr. usually only watch the summer Olympic's. But have caught a couple events here lately and actually enjoying it. Among some of then are Curling and figure skating. I also liked this downhill skiing thing I saw. It was really awesome looking! I would most likely break my neck though. Did you all catch any of the events? What were your favorites?

Hubby and I just got over food poisoning. It was the worst day and half ever. I had never felt so weak in my life. If I wasn't in the bathroom, he was. Needless, to say we will not be going back to the restaurant again. It was a pizza place, and now pizza sounds disgusting no matter who or where its from. It use to be my favorite food too! Well, if I can't get over it, at least I might lose some weight!
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Guess what came!?!

2010-02-08T11:43:00.000-08:00

This makes me so happy! My nail polish rack!
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Dr. Michelle COPELAND skin care

2010-02-08T10:21:00.000-08:00

So I got a sample of the Daily moisturizer with SPF 30 today. I was pleasantly surprised. I always try to use a moisturizer with SPF because I think preventage is the key. But I hate the feeling of sunscreen on my face. I have tried so many that are greasy and oily. Since I have sensitive skin I need to be careful with it irritating my skin. I tried the moisturizer and it feels like butter! But in a good way. I like the thickness of it. But as soon as it touches your skin its like a drink of water for your skin. I also think the finish makes a good primer for your makeup. It fills in all my pores. I am going to try it out for the next week to make sure I don't break out from it, but I have a feeling it will be great results!

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Lipstick

2010-02-06T10:19:00.000-08:00

I have never been a girl who likes lipstick. I have always been a lip gloss, balm and chap stick person. I guess I always assumed lipstick with the old lady with bright red lipstick.

But all this has changed. I was at my Wal-Mart the other night and wondered over to the Hard Candy makeup. Nothing really caught my eye..until I saw it. Its a lipstick called Fire Alarm. I don't get the name. When I think of fire alarm bright red comes to mind. The color of this lipstick is nude-ish. It gorgeous. I love it. I tried it first thing when I got home. Its great. Since I usually go darker with the eyes, it will be a good compliment to my look.

I am really into the whole nude-ish lipstick. I just placed a order on mac.com. (Being snowed in I had to be productive. LoL) One of the items I got is Myth lipstick. I can't wait to get it.

What are some of your favorite lipsticks?
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An AMAZING giveaway!

2010-02-02T17:49:00.000-08:00

I was introduced to ihearcosmetics (aka Sarah) by another great blog. I think she is great! Offers a lot of good information and plus, she is so gosh darn pretty! Anyways, she just hit 500 followers and she is doing a giveaway. I cant believe all the items she is offering too. One of the biggest I've seen! Here is a picture I took from the blog to show you the items in the giveaway! Here is a link to check it out! http://www.iheartcosmetics.co.uk/

Perfume

2010-02-02T16:23:00.000-08:00

One of my pet peeves is people who smell bad. I never use to be this obsessed with perfume, but the older I got the more important I felt to smell good. I think one of the best compliments you can get is 'you smell good'. I don't think this is a good picture really, but I am lazy. Haha.

I have 13 all together. Three of which are by Mark. I really enjoy there fragrances. One of my favorite from them is called Coasta Rica. Smells like watermelon and rain. I also like their Pure fragrance. I think this smell like soap and vanilla. A couple other I have that I love are from various different brands.

Mally just released a perfume. I actually won a full size bottle of it from a blog I follow. I was thrilled. I had never won anything in my life! When I received it I was blown away at how good it smells. I probably reach for this 2-3 times a week. I don't really know how to explain the smell. Its so pretty smelling. I think it for 60.00 on QVC. I can't say that I would pay 60.00 but only because I think that's a lot of ANY perfume. I would be tempted though.

Then the perfume that started the whole obsession is Very Irresistible by Givenchy. Oh my God! This is heaven sent. I got a sample of this from a swap on makeupalley. I fell in love with it. I bought it from discountfragerances.com. They offer awesome prices and a lot of the time there is a coupon.

The rest are Victoria Secret, GAP, BBW and Brittany Spears. Which I need to put the Brittany Spears on makeupally for swap. I think its Curious. It smell horrid! Ewk! I did just buy another perfume from my avon/mark rep. It's the new perfume from Mark. Very spring-ish. Can't wait to get it. I will have a review for you though.

Well this is it for now. What are your favorite perfumes?
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To cute not to post!

2010-02-01T08:53:00.000-08:00

Got this from http://cuteoverload.com/

I just had to post this picture! Its so adorable! Plus, one of the cats is a Tabby. My beloved cat, was a Tabby! If you haven't checked out the site, I encourage you to. Especially if you love animals like I do!

Insomnia

2010-01-31T08:28:00.001-08:00

If any of you follow me on twitter (@dorkynerd) then you know I have had a problem with insomnia. I am at the breaking point with it. It all started when I my cat passed away in June. It really messed me all up. I can't say I'm completely over it, but I think I have come to accept it now. But for almost 3 months it was everything I could do to go lay down. For it was this time, Snuggles and I spent the most time. Every night for years he slept on my pillow. So this was the original reason, I believe I fell into this vicious cycle. Now I think its more of a habit. I have tried sleeping pills. They worked the first couple nights..but I felt like crap the day after. Plus, it just doesn't seem healthy. I don't want to take pills if I don't have to.

My new approach is the following. Last night I didn't take any pills. I went to bed around 1:30am. I read some RSS's in bed until 2:00am. Then I failed to sleep. I tossed and turned for 2 and a half straight hours. I was just dozing off when hubby's got up for work at 4:30am. I woke up around 8am. I think it was a little earlier then that. So I've had a little less then 5 hours of sleep. This is what set the plan into gear. Next step. NO NAPS. Even in my teen years, I have been very fond of naps. Well, this is like adding more fuel to the flame. This last step is kinda embarrassing. I am so dependent on my blackberry. Seriously, I always have in on me. Usually in my hand. So, I have banned the charger from the bedroom. I will be now keeping it in the kitchen. It is just another distraction. Its the last thing I need. I tend to pick it up after a while of tossing and turning.

So I am hoping this will work. Hubby is getting frustrated with my sleepless nights. I don't blame him either. I get frustrated with it too. If this approach doesn't work, I guess its time to visit the doctor. I just want to be normal again.
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Fun at walmart, QVC and taxes

2010-01-29T20:41:00.000-08:00

This is one of my nieces. Alexis. We took this picture at Wal-Mart. Uncle Matt put her in the bin of bean bags. I had to snap a picture! This girl has me wrapped around her finger! She makes me want to start having kids NOW! Though hubby isn't on board with that right now. So I enjoy every minute with her. I can't wait til she gets a little older. Shopping, makeup, and girl talk. I called to talk to my brother, and she found out I was on the phone. She HAD to talk to me. She made me smile so big! I have like 9 or 10 nephew and nieces so I try not to play favorites, but she makes it so hard!

On another note, Bare Escentuals is on QVC today! The today special value is a great look collection. I am trying to resist. But..you know! I do need more foundation and its in the kit. I guess time will tell. Any of you watching? Even if you don't plan to buy anything, Lesile and Lisa are too funny!

Oh! Taxes are done! I filed both mine and the hubby! Let me say, it pays to be married. I was pleasantly surprised. Planning on paying some debt off. Also, hubby and I have been wanting a LCD tv. Prolly gonna get a 37. The biggest reason I want it is to give us more space. But it will be nice to have a LCD! LoL Also, I have been wanting a wall nail polish rack for 90 polishes. And with shipping it brings the total to like 50.00. I have went and placed the order like 3 times. Every time, I cancel it because that's a lot! Well, for a rack. But it will be worth it. So I am really excited! I have a lot of nail polishes. Right now they are shoved in a box and I have to dig for them.

That's it for now. I hope you have a great weekend!

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Nail of the day

2010-01-26T15:45:00.000-08:00

Just wanted to show you all my nails I did today. I painted them in China Glaze For Audrey. I just got this color from Sally's today after seeing a Youtube guru use it. I fell in love with the color. Then while I was at Sally's I saw these star thingie's. It was pretty simple to do. I used tweezers to pick up them. It was hard doing my left hand though cause I am right handed. I think with practice it will get easier. I hope!

Let me know what you think.
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A pretty sample bag!

2010-01-25T11:47:00.000-08:00

Guess what came today? My pretty sample bag. If you don't know with it, let me introduce you. I have fallen in love with the whole idea. There are two version's and I've done both. The first is my pretty pink box. This is a box full of "goodies". I think the price changes with each month as do the sample's. (I say samples lightly, as I have received lots of full sizes. Though some are just samples) The second option is the sample bag. What's cool about this is, you get to choose what you want. I'm not sure if the price changes with this. I paid 10.50 (shipping included for the bag I will be reviewing for you.)

I will start with the mark cosmetic's sample. I got three different samples. A lipstick in dew drenched, a lip gloss in glow baby glow and two different shadows. (Apple and espresso) I tried the lip gloss. At first I thought it was going to be to dark, but when I put it on it was gorgeous! I will defiantly be placing an order for this with my avon/mark rep!

The next item I got in the sample bag is the Revlon glue on nails. A cute design from the Runway Collection called Studio. They are so cute. I haven't tried this brand of press on nails. (I've had decent results with broadway nails)

A sample from Affordable Mineral Makeup in Pink to Blue. I've never heard of this brand but the name makes me excited to try this. I wonder if it changes color tones in different light.

Two full sizes from Everyday Minerals. Pic Nic a pale yellow tone. Very wearable. And Eco Friendly, a gray-greenish color. Very pretty. I can't wait to try these out. I've had good experiences with other eye shadows from Everyday Minerals.

The last product I received is from Glamourdolleyes.com. I am so impressed simple by there packaging and the cards included with the sample. The sample is Galaxy. Its a very pretty black with blue sparkles in it. The downside to this product is, its very chunky. I have never seen a mineral shadow so chunky before. I will have to work with this one!

Overall, I am so happy I got this sample bag. I don't know what it is about getting samples but it always excites me. Plus, it makes me sad a lot of company's don't offer you them anymore. I think it would boost the industry if they did. But that's my two cents!

For the box information please visit www.myprettypinkbox.com

For the sample bag please visit www.myprettysamplebag.com

Linda (the lady who owns both sites/programs) she also has a great blog. www.myprettypinkbox.blogspot.com

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A taste of Spring

2010-01-23T19:02:00.000-08:00

Today we had a taste of spring. When I checked the mail this morning I realised it was warm. I would say high 40's. Not really warm, but so much warmer then it has been. Anyways, it made me want spring even more. I got the sandals out and even did some shopping in them! I am sure some people looked at me like I was out of my mind, but I was happy! However, I just learned this nice weather will be short lived. Tomorrow's high is suppose to be 30's! At least I enjoyed it while I could! I need to move south!

Most of you know I work retail. January and February is really slow for retail. I have been working like 12 hours a week. And though I am enjoying the time away from that place, I am not enjoying the paychecks! Thank God for tax time around the corner! With this time off, I end up going to my parents house. I am sure they are getting sick of me. LOL No really, I'm serious! But since my Mom works retail too, she is usually home too. Why not keep each other company? She has quickly, within the last couple years become one of my best friends. I pray for my parents more then I do myself. I just love them so much. My husband makes fun of me because I still call my Dad, "daddy". But he doesn't understand, I am his little girl. I will always be his little girl. I think way too highly of him. I know he isn't perfect, but he is pretty gosh darn close! My Mom, I use to think she was the type of women I didn't want to become. Meaning, a wife and a mother. But the older I get, the more I see here as the EXACT women I want to become.

Did I mention the book I am reading? Kathy Griffin. She is so funny! I can't believe what she had to endure to get where she is. I have always been a fan of her. She defiantly deserves better then the "d" list! This is really the first auto-biography I have read. I usually like reading non-fiction. (I think...the story's made up. I think that is non-fiction. Correct me if I am wrong.) I am almost done with her book and would love to know what you are reading. I am open to suggestions!

Just wanted to keep you in the loop of my boring life! LOL

January SUCKS!

2010-01-20T20:59:00.000-08:00

Can you tell I have a hard time coming up with blog title's? For some reason, I always struggle with this. You would think it was brain surgery!

Anyways, the reason I choose "January SUCKS" is because it does. I just think the month of January is so depressing! I am so sick of the windows being closed and no sunshine. I just want to hibernate. I wake up and literally just have no motivation to get up. I am sick of layering clothes..and still being cold! I want to enjoy the sun again. I miss the warmth of the sun on my skin. I have thought about going to the tanning place, but I am so scared of getting skin cancer. So I don't. I wonder if I wear sunscreen, if it will be okay. I mean, I am not there to tan. For one, I don't tan! All my life, I have always burned! ALWAYS! But I really think this would work. It might just trick my mind! I don't know. Maybe not.

OH! Guess what? So the other day, I went in to pay my car payment. I found out that May 2011 will be my last payment! That means, little over a year and that car is PAID OFF! We have been paying on this car for, it seems like 10 years. In reality, it has only been 4. I can't express the pressure this will take off the hubby and I. That's $200.00 more that we can put toward paying of debt a month! Although, by then we hope to have most of it paid off! (Fingers are crossed!)

Well, that's it for now. Nothing too excited has really happened lately. I will have a couple reviews here soon. One is from My pretty pink sample bag. The other one, I am still waiting to hear back from. So, actually maybe just one review. :)

Happy New Year!

2010-01-16T21:12:00.000-08:00

Okay so I am late! I always say, better late then never, huh? For New Years, we really didn't do much. I had to work til 10pm. Plus, I am not a huge fan of being out on New Years. I already know there are a bunch of idiots out, I don't need to tempt my luck with them involving alcohol on their part! So I came home and we had a few friends over. We had a couple drinks and played a board game. We had a great time. It was the first year I didn't celebrate New Years with my parents. I was kinda bummed..

I have been on this mission to find a nail polish rack..and I am failing BAD! I have 37 nail polish and the collection is growing! I looked on eBay, but I don't want to pay 20.00 in shipping! I just think that is crazy. So I am going to see if I can find something in the stores around me before I suck it up and buy it from eBay. So if anyone knows where I can pick one up, PLEASE let me know! (nail polish rack that hangs on the wall) My Mom suggested a Spice rack that hangs on the wall. Only problem with that, all the racks I am finding are the "lazy Susan" style racks! GRRRRR! If its not one problem its another!

Last Monday I was feeling so blah. I think it had to do with the weather. I am so tired of the windows being closed and just overall cold outside. So I did a very summery pink look. I posted pictures over on Mayjk, and the ladies seemed to really like it. So I figured I would also post it over here. I think this is one of my best looks. I have been practicing on the blending..think it is paying off! YAY!

What do you all think?

Work is slowing way down. Which is a good thing and a bad thing in itself. I like the time off to spend with Matt and other family members. I also have got to read more! (Right now I am reading Kathy Griffin's book! She is so funny! I am loving every chapter!) But when the paycheck comes..not so good! I guess you win some and lose some! I guess all you can do is make the most of it! With all this time off I am hoping to update more often on this blog! I really wanna make a habit of updating at least once a week. That should be fairly easy, right?

OH! Guess what? I found out earlier this week one of my friends is pregnant! I am so happy for her and her husband! She thought she was unable to get pregnant! I am sure she was totally surprised! Its a good thing though. I really think she will be a GREAT Mom! I can't wait to go shopping for him/her! I will keep you all posted!

Happy Turkey Day!

2009-11-23T17:57:00.001-08:00

Thanksgiving is upon us! Its this Thursday. I can't believe how much time has flew by. Seriously! Its like November just started last week. And now we are carving turkey? Whoa! Where does time go? Speaking of time, some of my fondest memory's about thanksgiving come to mind. I remember every year waking up and my Mom starting it way early in the morninging. I remember my Dad always giving me a hard time about eating the turkey. Saying this turkey died for "us" to eat. I remember most Thanksgiving's my parents invited my Aunt and Uncle over. It was a crowded house! I miss those days. Now our family is way to big to do that. We would need a HUGE hall. Not to mention at least 3 turkeys!

This year I am actually off Thanksgiving. Which surprised me because I work retail! But then again I work that Friday at 5am. Whoa! I am nervous about that. Black Friday! However, I am kinda excited bout it. I've never worked when the doors open on black Friday. I just hope its a safe morning. People are crazy! So since both Matt and I are off thanksgiving I am cooking. His Dad and his brother are comming over that afternoon. Then my parents invited us over for their thanksgiving. So we are going there around 3:30. Lastly, Neil and Jen invited us over for their dinner. We are gonna be full that day. I told Matt we need to pace our selfs. That's a lot of food!

I don't know what my brothers are all doing. I assume they are just spending it with their family's. I plan on calling them to wish them Happy Turkey Day!

Oh! A update on the Bare Escentuals collection. Seriously, that lip gloss is awesome. It is so pretty. I have worn it almost every day! You guys know how big my obsession is with makeup/beauty? I follow 20+ different beauty related blogs. I love looking at all the pretty shades and how different women use them.

Well, for some reason I woke up super early this morning and only after sleeping for 4 hours. I had a nap with the hubby this afternoon but it was more like a cat nap. So I'm going to go get ready for bed.

Bye for now!
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Beautiful in Pearls

2009-11-17T12:20:00.000-08:00

So a week or two ago, Bare Escentuals had a TSV on QVC. Of course I had to have it! Its a GORGEOUS collection. This collection is infused with Honora Cultured Pearls in the products. The collection includes the following:

*bareMinerals Blissful Pearl eye color (shimmering, pearlized sand color)

*bareMinerals Magnificent Pearl eye color (deep pearly taupe shade)

*bareMinerals Big & Bright eyeliner in Intense Black (the first eye liner pencil from BE)

*bareMinerals Flawless Definition mascara in Black

*bareMinerals Precious Pearl blush

*bareMinerals Brightening Pearl Mineral Veil

*bareMinerals 100% Natural lip gloss in Sugared Strawberry

*Precision Eye Defining brush

*Tapered Blush brush

*Flawless Application brush

This was a killer value! There was no way I could pass this by. Actually, to tell you the truth this is the first collection I have bought this whole year. I think I have done really good! Anyways, I got this today in the mail. I was super excited! I had heard such good reviews about it. So this is my review on it. First off, the colors are gorgeous! I instantly fell in love with the Blissful eye shadow. Just like the descriptions says...its a shimmering sand color! I can see myself using this alot! The Magnificent Pearl eye shadow. I don't agree with the description. It definitely a darker color. I would say more grey/ purple. If that makes sense. I like it..but definitely alittle GOES A LONG way! My favorite piece of the WHOLE collection is the lip gloss. Its FAB! I thought it was going to be to dark for what I usually like to wear. But its PERFECT! I am definitely going to see if they sell this alone..as I know I will need a back up! Mineral Veil. I cant say that I notice any brightening...but I will still continue to use it. Mineral Veil in itself is WONDERFUL! Oh! I can't forget the mascara. I was pleasantly surprise with this. I have always been let down by there mascara. Nothing ever worked for me. But this Flawless Definition is KILLER! I love it! I think it has alot to do with the brush! It separates every single lash! I cant say anything about the brushes because I didn't open them. I have bought a ton of kits from BE. One thing with BE is they want you to have plenty of brushes. So needless to say I have plenty!

***Speaking of brushes, I cleaned all my brushes last night. It took a good amount of time. No wonder I don't clean the brushes when I should! Its so time consuming! But now I have clean brushes!

Time for some swatches and a few pics of me wearing the collection. I def need to get a better camera. I don't think the pictures do justice. But here there are.

The top swatch is the lip gloss. (Sugared Strawberry)

Next is the mineral veil. You cant really see it...maybe a bit yellow tone.

Then the Magnificent Pearl eye shadow

The bottom one is the Blissful Pearl eye shadow

(I didn't even open the blush. I think its way to dark for me. More warm tone then I like. I have alot of redness in my skin. Don't need to add to it)

Me wearing the collection.

Let me know if any of you got the collection. I would love to see pictures of how you use the colors! As always, constructive criticism is welcome!

An old obession..

2009-11-06T23:00:00.001-08:00

Okay, so years ago my sister in law got me addicted to QVC. The TV shopping channel. Yea, I know you usually hear old women talking about it. But most the time older folks are wise. So, I guess I am in good company! QVC actually has given me another obsession. MAKEUP! I seriously, have a huge problem with makeup. I love anything and everything makeup. Not just high-end makeup...but drugstore makeup too. I will walk into any drugstore and the first dept I go to is the cosmetic area. Even if I looked the day before. Its a sickness! Anyways, back to my original topic. Today's TSV is a collection from Bare Escentuals. Its gorgeous. I had to have it! Plus, its on Auto delivery! So every couple months there will be a new collection! I can't wait to play! I also ordered the foundation, cause I have been out for a while. (Been trying some other brand. The mineral foundation from Covergirl. I think.) I always end up going back to BE.

Oh! Still going with the obsession thing. Actually, probably more of an addiction. Chap stick. Even before getting into makeup I always had to have chap stick. Some one once told me, they put "chemicals" into the formula so that people become dependant on them. I'm okay with that. If my lips are dry, nothing feels worse that dry chapped lips. I even wear it in the summer time. The first Christmas Matt and I were dating, he bought me four jumbo packs of chap stick. They lasted forever! And that included me washing them and having them melt in the dryer. I still had enough chap stick for a good 4 years.

So what kind of addictions do you have?

Work has been crazy. For most of you, you know I work at Wal-Mart. I don't love my job, but it could be worse. The biggest reason is they have one person covering 2 to 3 depts. So I go in..I'm suppose to be in Toys. I will have to work sporting good/some days hardware too. It disgusts me. I would rather stay in my dept get everything looking great. Stocked and customers helped. But somehow the big dogs sitting in Bentinville, AK think different. If it wasn't for the customer's we wouldn't be there! They seriously, treat you like crap. Wal-Mart likes to say "we are a family". I don't feel like I'm part of a family or for that matter a team. I work my butt off and feel so unappreciated. Its not like I'm the only one who feels like this. Most the people I talk to say the same. But its not like there are so many jobs out there! So we stick it out!

In's and Outs for November.

2009-11-03T15:34:00.001-08:00

Okay, so I am trying to get in the habit of blogging more often. I hope you all aren't getting sick of me.(Ha ha) So here are a couple things that I think are in and out (IMO) for November.

IN-
** Carmex Moisture Plus- this is a new chap stick from Carmex. To tell you the truth, I never liked their chap stick in the first place. But mainly, because it came in a "pot" form. I am a germaophic, I don't want to dip my finger in something and then on my lips. This new product appeared to me because its not in a stick form. This formula is super hydrating. My lips feel so nice and smooth. When the colder tempatures, you need to have a nice chapestick/balm.
**Humidifier- I honestly never knew what a humidifer was for. I don't even know why we got one. But last winter we did, and it was the best decision we could have made. When we turn the heat on, my skin gets so dry. The humidifiers also is suppose to keep allegories down. But I notice my skin doesn't get as dry as it usually does. I love lotion, but hate putting on. There should be like a spray on lotion. Ha ha- I'm a genius!
**Yankee Candle- so when I was down in NC, we went to a yankee candle outlet. They had some awesome deals. I think I spent about 40 bucks there. But my husband's aunt was stocking up on tarts. I have never used them before. We use the oils. So was raving on about them. Since, I have always wanted to try them, and they were super cheap I said what the hell. I got a cute snowman tart burner and 10 different tarts. The tarts are so frangerant and they last forever! I am defiantly hooked on the tarts. I still like the oils, but I am using the tarts more. Only down side is, when I want to change tarts it is kinda messy. For you who use tarts, how do you go about changing them? Right now, I just pour it out in the trash.

OUT-
**Swine Flu- I am sick of hearing about this. Even though, I am terrified of getting it. I think all this talk is making people worry more and panic. But then again, I was using the bathroom at wal-mart. I did my business and went to wash my hands. While I was washing my hands, this younger girl came out of the stall. She went to wash her hands, and I guess her Mom came out of the next stall and walked past her and said "come on, we don't got time for you to wash your hands!" I stood there in disbelief. How are you not gonna wash your own hands, AND encourage your daughter to do the same? Washing your hands takes all but 30 seconds! People are disgusting!
**Boys these days- I just don't understand the boys of my generation. How hard is it to go get a hair cut? It takes like 10 to 15 mins to get one. You can usually find them super cheap. Why wouldn't you want to look nice and clean? The same goes for their facial hair. I have never really been for men with face hair, but if you got it keep it maintained. If you don't, it just looks like your too lazy. I get on Matt all the time about it. How does a man leave the house looking like that? Ewwww.
**Hello Kitty- I will admit the cat is cute. But I don't want to see it everywhere I turn around. More specifically, blackberry themes. I am so sick of seeing hello kitty. Are we still in middle school? Time to grow up a bit.

Well, there a couple of my In/Outs for the month. What are a few of your must haves?
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Random talk.

2009-11-03T13:13:00.000-08:00

Okay, so as I posted last time I got sick with a bad cold. It totally kicked my butt! Seems like every time I get a cold from my older brother John, it always is bad. Not just a stuffy nose. But a full blown cold and constant sweats! If you read my last post, I told you about how the Dr. gave me conflicting information. He said I will be okay talking birth control with the medicine that he prescribed. But the bottle said different. Well we are gonna play it safe and use other measures for "birth control" this month. Though I am excited about the thought of children, it is too soon now to have a child. I am having to much fun with my friends and not having to talk care of another. Well, I am feeling much better...even with forgetting to take the medicine. I am doing much better today and yesterday. But the first two days weren't very consistent.

OMG! This clutch is gorgeous. Its on QVC and I can't stop staring at it. Its by Nahui Ollin and its the Handcrafted Candy Wrapper Clutch. Plus, its only $30.00! I saw this on TV and had to get to the computer! Don't you all love this? Seriously. I need this.

Oh! Good news. I am a Aunt for the 10th time. My second oldest brother Scott and his wife, Suzanne had a baby girl yesterday afternoon. I believe the name is Madison. I personally love the name. I hear she had reddish blond hair. I cant wait to "meet" her. We have plenty of boys in the family! Time to even up the playing field! I think we are planning a trip out there tomorrow afternoon. Matt had wanted to go today, but I am just getting over the cold. I don't want to take any chances getting her sick. I know I wouldn't want someone coming to see my baby, if they were sick.

While we are on this topic, child birth scares me soooooo much. I just can't imagine going through that. I mean a baby getting pushed out of my..... OMG! I really want children but I don't know that I can get over my fear of it. I remember I was there when Cilla (another SIL) went into labor. I thought I was gonna hyperventilate. I was more nervous and anxious then she was. How come women are stuck with this duty? We are more fragile. It would only make sense for men to go through the pain.

A day at the Dr. Office

2009-10-30T15:38:00.001-07:00

So, on Monday I came home from work with a sore throat and my ears were bothering me. By Wednesday it had gotten so bad. I was at work and sweating so bad. It was dripping off me. They actually sent me home. So I came home and drank a ton of Orange Juice. It seemed to help a lot. I woke up Thursday feeling fine. So I went trick or treating with my nephew and niece that night. BAD IDEA! This morning I woke up in a puddle of sweat. It was really gross. My throat felt like I swallowed a ball of fire. So Matt convinced me to go to the doctor's today.
I hate going to my family doctor. Always seems like it takes forever to get seen. They call your name pretty quick, but after that your alone in a small room forever. I probable waited 45 minutes after I got into the small room. So then Dr comes in...asks me what's wrong. Takes a look at my throat, says "your throat looks raw". Well, DUH! I wouldn't be here if I wasn't. He must of learned a lot at that medical school! He tells me my strep throat test came back negative and writes me two prescriptions and gives me a shot. I then tell him I am on birth control and ask's him if it will effect it. He and the nurse say "no, it will be fine". I'm just a little concerned though. I was always told antibiotic's change the effectiveness of b/c pills. When I went to get the prescriptions. I again, ask her if it will be ok talking the pills. She said "it will be fine".

Why do I still feel very ify about this? Three very educated people told me I will be fine. Any advise?
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Awesome story

2009-10-30T10:46:00.001-07:00

Rude American

The train was quite crowded, and a U. S.. Marine walked the entirelength looking for a seat. There seemed to be one next to awell-dressed, middle-aged, French woman, but when he got there, he sawit was taken by the woman's poodle..The war-weary Marine asked, "Ma'am, may I have that seat?"The French woman sniffed and said to no one in particular, "Americansare so rude. My little Fifi is using that seat."The Marine walked the entire train again, but the only seat availablewas under that dog. "Please, ma'am. May I sit down? I'm very tired." Shesnorted, "Not only are you Americans rude, you are also arrogant!"This time the Marine didn't say a word; he just picked up the littledog, tossed it out the train window, and sat down.The woman shrieked, "Someone must defend my honor! Put this Americanin his place!"An English gentleman sitting nearby spoke up. "Sir, you Americans seemto have a penchant for doing the wrong thing. You hold the fork in thewrong hand. You drive your autos on the wrong side of the road. Andnow, sir, you seem to have thrown the wrong bitch out the window.

This made me laugh so hard when I read this. I thought I would share it with you.
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I did it! IM MARRIED!

2009-10-29T19:33:00.000-07:00

Hello, Hello, HELLO!

Well, Matt and I did it! We got married on the 9th of October! I was so nervous. Much more then I thought I was going to be. I felt like my stomach was in knots. I guess cause people were going to be watching. Overall, it went pretty well. Very short and sweet like we both wanted. However, we did come across alittle bump on the way. We were standing up there, holding hands. He was looking in my eyes, I was his. Matt says his vows first,and when it was hist turn to say "I do" he freezes. Doesn't say a word. Here I am tugging on his hands trying to get him to say I do....finally he realizes he is suppose to say something. So he did EVENTUALLY say it. (Thank God! I would have been so embarrassed!) Only a few people were there. (His Dad and brother. Neil and Jen.) Which was fine by both of us. We weren't doing it for everyone else. We did it for each other! Plus, it was less people starring at us! After the ceremony, we went to Carriage Hill Park for wedding cake. A couple friends stopped by to celebrate with us. We had a great time! Too bad the weather couldn't have been a bit more drier!

For our honeymoon, we went to Kill Devil Hills, NC. It was pretty much the first time I had ever been to a beach. I mean I went when I was younger with a close friend. But it was cold so we didn't get to swim and honestly spend 20 minutes there. But this time, I got to swim! I got to lay in the sand. I got to look for sea shells! I had such a blast. Oh! The sound of the ocean is just....PRICELESS! I could listen to that every day! It is so relaxing! I remember waking up from a nap with Matt, he was still sleeping. I went out on the balcony and just sat and listened. Starring at the ocean and how HUGE it is. Really puts things in prospective! There was a down side to my honeymoon. I lost my wedding ring! It was a size to big. I didn't even think about taking it off. Well we were splashing around having a great time. Then we went to the hot tub. That's when Matt realized I didn't have it on any longer. I was so bummed! Then we realized his ring had changed color. (We did get that fixed later on.) It pretty much ruined that day for me. However, Matt convinced me to get over it. After all, it didn't change the fact that we got married! After spending 3 days there, we went to his Mom's house. She made me feel so welcome. (Don't get me wrong, Ive almost always felt welcome...but even more so now that we are married) She went out of her way to make us feel like it was a BIG DEAL! I am definitely glad to have her as my Mother in law. I really enjoy her company. I wish we lived closer. (well, maybe one day SOON!)

This is from our balcony at the hotel. I cant believe I got so lucky to get marry not only my soul mate, but my BEST FRIEND! I can't believe how much I love him. There is no sweeter sound then the sound of his laugh. It brings a smile to my face just thinking about it. I know its gonna work for Matt and I. There is just no way it wouldn't. His happiness means so much to me. Not to mention, I cant wait to have his children!

Changing of.....alot!

2009-10-05T12:46:00.000-07:00

First off, the weather is changing! Which I couldn't be happier with! I love fall. The smell of the crisp air. The leaves falling! I love to watch them drift down from the trees! The colors of the leaves. Then there is the food you get to cook. I love cooking chili when its cold outside. Its easy and so good! There is hot chocolate! I woke up freezing this morning! I made a cup of hot chocolate and instantly I was warmed up. O.o.o. I didn't mention the fact that you can listen to Christmas music and no one will look at you like your nuts! (Well, maybe a few. But who cares?!!) Summer is prolly the one season, I really could care less about. I hate being hot. You can only take so much off. (Then that's a whole new issue...prolly involving Police! HAHA!) With cooler weather you get to add layers! Sweater and turtlenecks! Boots! Hats and gloves! YAY!

I am getting married on Friday! I can't believe it so soon! I kinda wished we made it on a Wed though. (Dang it!) Who wants to have it on a Saturday, like everyone else anyways? Matt and I are very different and very alike in certain ways. If you know either one of us, you know neither one of us like to be the center of attention. Biggest reason, we aren't having it on a Saturday is well, we are getting married in the courtroom. But, another reason we didn't want a big wedding is we don't wanna be the center of attention. Everyone staring. Makes me nerves thinking bout all those eyes! Anyways, we have been together for so long...why make such a big deal about it? So, yay! I will be a MRS. on Friday! CANT WAIT! Who cares if most my family isn't coming?!

Ladies, its OCTOBER! Which means, time to feel those tata's! Did you know that breast cancer is the most common cancer in women, in the United States besides skin cancer? Seriously, that tells you that the chances of a women having breast cancer is pretty high. Early detection is key!

These are some signs of breast cancer and you should check with your doctor ASAP if you have them. (http://www.nbcam.org/disease_early_detection.cfm) .

One of the earliest signs of breast cancer can be an abnormality that shows up on a mammogram before it can be felt. The most common signs of breast cancer are a lump in the breast; abnormal thickening of the breast; or a change in the shape or color of the breast. Finding a lump or change in your breast does not necessarily mean you have breast cancer. Additional changes that may also be signs of breast cancer include:
Any new, hard lump or thickening in any part of the breast
Change in breast size or shape
Dimpling or puckering of the skin
Swelling, redness or warmth that does not go away
Pain in one spot that does not vary with your monthly cycle
Pulling in of the nipple
Nipple discharge that starts suddenly and appears only in one breast
An itchy, sore or scaling area on one nipple

Enough said on that topic! On another note, I have to share my latest theme I got from bikerchicks blog! Its so gosh darn cute!

I LOVE this theme! I think BikerChick did a kick ass job with the design and flow of the theme!

Some people are just bitter!

2009-09-06T14:19:00.000-07:00

The other day Matt came home from work and told me about this conversation he had with a co-worker. A co-worker I thought was pretty cool! Well, I guess he had said that once Matt and I get married, we should be expecting the relationship to go down hill. I just don't understand why people say that. Most of all, I wonder why they let it happen? Why should a piece of paper change anything? I don't see anything changing...well except our taxes. But I think that's a good change. For the last couple years, I have thought of him as my husband. I mean we have had our difficulties but we have got through them. I truly believe you cant appreciate the "good" times without always appreciating the "bad" times. It is then, and only then that you know how "good" the good times really are! I look forward to spending the rest of my life with Matt. And though my family wouldn't believe it but I am actually looking forward to starting a family with him! I never really wanted children...and honestly I think the death of Snuggles has brought it out more. I mean don't get me wrong, within the last year I've opened up more to the thought of kids. But with him dying, I realized how much I truly like caring for something and that bond. When I see babies come through my line I smile.....and I mean stealing a cookie from the cookie jar smile! I kinda hate to admit it though...specially to my brothers. I've been telling them for years, there is more to life then kids. And now here I am thinking bout kids in the future. (Specially a girl! No more BOYS!!!) Anyways, well that is in the future.

Well, everyone knows I am very into makeup. I am addicted to Youtube! There are so many tutorials, ITS CRAZY! So I have been wanting to try lashes for a while. So today, I had a day off work and I did. Here is the outcome.

The placement is off but for my first time, I think I did pretty decent! Plus, I was using a small compact to look down in. I got the lashes and glue from Sally's. I figured why spent alot of money on em until I am better at it. I think for both the lashes and glue it was $5-6.00. Also, why I was there I got some stuff for my hair. Since I do use a good amount of heat on my hair, it has been looking very dry. I heard Paul Mitchel had some good stuff. However, its pretty expensive. So, I was at Sally's and I saw a generic for it! For $5.00! I was happy. I really like it too. I has given my hair a shine and it feels much softer. Plus, it smells really good.

Oh! That reminded me I went to get my birth control from Wal-Greens yesterday. The lady told me it was going to be $55.00! I was paying $30.00 a month! All of a sudden they raised the prices. I was so mad! I asked the lady if there was a cheaper one, she said yes. I was so happy to hear that. I can't afford $55.00 a month! She came back and told me $4.00! OMG!!!! I was thrilled! I had to ask her to make sure she said $4.00. She laughed and said "Yes, it just came out. And that's prolly why the Ortho Tri Cyclin Lo went up." So of course I got the cheaper one! Why not?

Fall is on the way!

2009-08-29T10:22:00.000-07:00

Okay, so I LOVE the season fall...or Autumn. Which ever word you use, its the same thing in my book. The smell of the crisp air, the leaves changing colors. I think most people take for granted this. If all this isn't enough for you to love Halloween is in the fall. I love seeing the children dress up! Makes me smile! Who doesn't love Thanksgiving? I mean, you get to eat a bunch of food an don't feel guilty about it....then go and take a nap! Seriously, it can't get much better! Well, for me it does! I am getting married in the fall! October 10th! I am so excited! Its the whole reason I choose the date I did. I feel the best in the fall. October is cool and not too cold so I figured it wouldn't be a drag for most people. (Not everyone is crazy like me!)

Future Mrs. Crumley!

2009-08-19T22:50:00.000-07:00

I can't believe that our wedding is less then two months away! I am so excited about it! Although we aren't going to have a huge ceremony. There are two reasons for this. The first and most important one is the money. When I was out of a job almost two years ago, it really messed us up! We had all these credit cards and well, it was those payments that was the first to stop while I didn't have a job. I look back on it now and wonder what I was thinking in the first place. I must have been out of my mind! But anyways, I can't go back now. So, now that I've had a decent job for almost 2 yrs we are trying to pay these credit cards off. One thing I have learned through all this. Its not as easy to pay it back as it was to charge it! So this is taking alot of our "wedding" money. The second reason is because we already feel like we are married. Matt is my best friend. I tell him everything. I have never felt closer to anyone. We have been together almost 6yrs. It just feels like another day, really. I mean don't get me wrong. I CAN'T wait to say I DO. I believe our family and friends look at us as being married already. However, I want it to be legal. We really should have done this a long time ago. But it is what it is. I can't wait to be referred to as Christina Crumley!

Work. Everyone knows I work at Wal-Mart. I really didn't mind working there until here recently. I am the type of person who NEEDS to be constantly moving/working. I LOVE working the sales floor. There is always something to be done on the floor! Due to the recession, the store I work at has laid off more then 20 people within the last month. About two weeks ago, the store manager asked me if I would mind working the register for awhile, instead of getting laid off. What was I suppose to say? Really? I need a job. So I agreed. Well, it takes me 20 mins to convince myself to go to work. I don't get where the logic in this. There have been several days where I am literally standing up there at the register doing NOTHING! When the store is looking like crap! They have the bare minim on the floor. If I was a customer I would not shop there. Its disgusting at how messy the depts look like. I don't know how the store manager can justify having the store look this way to save a couple bucks. But what do I know?

I miss him.(Snuggles) It is getting easier. But I do still have hard times. One of the most difficult times was about a week ago. About a month ago something happened to our computer. It got completely wiped out. To make a long store short, my Dad was able to fix the issue. I really wasn't that freaked about it, because I had my photo all backed up. Or so I thought. The other day, I went to load my drive thingie, and the folders are on there. But inside the folders, there are NO Photos! My heart dropped all the way in my stomach! It broke my heart! I do have a couple through out the house...but still sucks!

In's and Out's

2009-07-06T23:25:00.000-07:00

Okay so alot of blogs I follow have blogged about these. I figured why not. I am trying to stay on top of this blog. But I think I run out of things to blog about.

Things that are IN right now:
*Reading- While Matt was on Vacay I decided to do some reading. I use to always read. I honestly don't know why I stopped. So I went to the libaray and got two books. The only I am currently reading is one by V.C. Andrews called Broken Wings. Over half way done with it, and really loving it. I forgot how relaxing reading is.
*Blackberry Curve- Yes, you all know I LOVE my BB. I constanly have it on me. Its like my life line! UberTwitter is a killer app for anyone out there who tweets and have a berry! Much better then Twitterberry! I recommend it to EVERYONE!
*St. Ives Apricot Scrub- I have used alot of different scrubs. They have all did the job but wasn't completely happy with one. So, I picked this up on random stop at Wal-Mart. I must say I LOVE this stuff. It isn't to harsh for my sensitive skin and OMG the smell is to die to for! I have never tried anything "Apricot" before but I am really have with this. Wonder if I can get this scent in a perfume?

Things that are OUT:
*Heat damage to hair- I have recently been skipping on the heat I use on my hair. I usually flat iron my hair, so its straight. But, here lately been to lazy. I apply some curl definer stuff and just let my hair air dry. My hair has never been softer.
*Coverage on Micheal Jackson- Its a sad thing that he died. But goodness! It happens to all of us. Its over and done with. I don't get it why all these people are acting like they knew him personally. I am very glad I didn't go through the whole Elvis death! Gezz!
*Wasting- I was cleaning the bathroom about a month ago and under the bathroom cabinet I discovered 5 bottles of hair conditioner. Some where full bottles! Here I was buying more every couple weeks, when I already had several bottles! So needless to say, I am not buying any more til they are ALL gone.
*My Mom working two jobs- Since working both jobs I never get to see her anymore. I hate it! I understand why she has them but goodness! Take some time for yourself. Call your daughter! LOL I just miss her alot!
*Work- I am really starting to HATE my job. Don't get me wrong, very grateful for the job. Its just it sucks! LOL

The end of my PURRFECT world.

2009-07-06T22:53:00.000-07:00

I guess it about time I blog about this. Maybe it will help me deal with my grief. Self therapy if you will.

Okay, so most of you know I have a cat. His name is Snuggles. I have had him for years. Since I was about 14 yrs old. He was a stray cat. I found him at my oldest brother's apartment complex. We just kinda clicked right off from the beginning. So, about a month ago he started acting weird. At first, it was little things. He had a couple hot spots. We took him to the vet and got some medicine for him. This is what really changed EVERYTHING. After about 2 days of giving him this medicine, he was really withdrawn. Would barely eat and would hide alot. We took him to the vet and they put him on IV with water. They wanted to run tests but we didn't have the money at the time. So we had to postpone it. Though the water helped, it wasn't enough. It was still really bad. I actually think within a day or two he got much worse then from the beginning of this whole issue. It was on a Tuesday night, Matt and I were sleeping and all of a sudden we hear Snuggles. It was the WORST cry I have ever heard. He came in the bedroom and let out a loud cry. It wasn't "Mommy, I don't feel good" it was "Mommy, I am in PAIN" kinda cry. I have never felt so sick to my stomach. My heart was breaking. He came over to my side of the bed and just flopped down. Both Matt and I thought for sure he was gonna die right there. Needless to say it was one of the worst nights of sleep I've ever had. I eventually fell back to sleep. I did have an apt for him on Thursday morning. Thursday was pay day. But after that night, I didn't feel like I could have wait. So I called first thing on Wednesday morning. They worked me in as an emergency visit. We didn't have the money until the next day, so Matt had to sell his truck for scrap metal to do this. He did that, while I took him in.

It was in this visit, I think I knew it was getting to the end for him. Snuggles is a very loving cat. Though when he is around people he doesn't know he is scared and just doesn't want anything to do with them. I took him in and placed him on the table inside the room. The first thing he did was lay down. Just looking at him all helpless and not moving. I completely lost it! I was crying uncontrollably. I felt so bad, I couldn't do anything for him. Just the look on his face, you could tell he was sick. They did two tests on his blood. The first on came back that day while I was there. Came back he had kidney disease. They thought it was mild case of it. That I could expect 2-5 years. So, they kept him overnight on IVs and meds. Leaving that room, without him, I just had a very bad feeling about it. I had little hope for him.

I called on him before they closed that night to check to see if he was still hanging in there. They assured me he was. I felt Little more at ease. I set my alarm to wake me at 8:00a.m. to call and check on him. When I woke up, I saw I had missed the vet's call. I knew when I saw that missed call it was bad. The Dr. had told me she would call if it got worse. I called and indeed it was BAD news. He had passed away. Sometime between 4:30am and 7:30am. I couldn't breath. I felt like someone had punched me in the stomach. My heart hurt. The Dr. asked me if I had wanted to come and see him. I said no because I could barely look at him when I took him in the day before.

The only thing that comforts me is to know he is no longer in pain. Almost every night for as long as I have had him *live* with me he has slept on my pillow. I knew from this that he must have been in pain. There the last couple days, he didn't. Snuggles was a GREAT cat. I know I will never find another like him. He was my best friend, my son and my lovebug. I still hear him sometimes. I still expect to feel him rub against my leg. But most of all, it hardest when I wake up in the middle of the night and on the pillow.......he isn't there.

Random thoughts!

2009-06-05T22:18:00.000-07:00

I am loving kiddie movies here lately. I watch Tale of Despuro the other night and I loved it! Such a cute movie. Then the Disney channel was showing Tinkle Bell so I recorded it. Let me tell you, this how become my all time favorite movie! I have watched it at least 5 times. No joke. Sometimes I think I do want kids. Lol

The other day Matt's step dad Don had to go to the hospital. It turns out that he was waking up in the middle of the night and had a hard time breathing. So Brenda made him an apt to see the dr. I guess the heart race is suppose 2 be between 70 and 90. Well Don's was at 170! He was admitted immediately into ICU at the local hospital. They did some tests and turns out he had a infection. Things turned out for the best so far. Last I heard he was still in the hospital but doing great and was close to being released. Thank the good Lord above!

Twitter? I am so addicted to this social network! I probable update it 20 times a day! Twitterberry, I think is the reason for my addiction. If I wasn't able to do it from my phone I probable wouldn't be on it much. Who knew something so simple as "what are you doing" would be so big? I have met some great people on twitter! They crack me up, and educate me on the newest technology. Anyways, if u have a twitter FOLLOW ME! (Dorkynerd)

I had been going to Planned Parenthood for birth control for almost 4 years. I didn't have health insurance so it was the cheapest way. However, within the last couple months I have gotten health insurance so I figured why pay for insurance and not use it. So I made an apt with this new dr. I heard of her from the internet. Made the appointment for Tuesday. I left my house 1:00pm. The office was in downtown dayton. I thought I knew where I was going, but it turned out I didn't. I thought it was a office building I was looking for. Instead I should have just went to the hospital. Her office was inside MVH. Two hours of being lost, I finally got there! Positive side, I am very healthy! Blood pressure was 100/80. Weight. I don't really wanna talk about it. But I did lose 11 pounds!

I don't know if I have talked about the fact that I got a blackberry or not, but I love it! I can't believe I didn't have one before now! This thing is awesome! I take it everywhere! I can now understand why the president fought to keep his! Everyone should have one. I do still kinda want the iphone, but I will not leave Verizon! They rock! Coverage is unbelievable!

I am so emtional drained.

2009-05-18T09:27:00.001-07:00

Okay, so everyone knows about Snuggles and the problems I've been having with him. So, last night I went to work and Matt was home with him. I guess he was still actin weird. So I decided after I got off work I would take him to the Vet ER. We were there for about 2 hrs. The dr wanted to do blood work but we didn't have the money. It was going 2 be 200. 00 and that didn't include any treatment. So all we could afford to do was get him hydrated with an IV. They told me to discontinue the use of the meds. I am really concerned bout him eating. He barely is touching his food. So this morn wheb I woke up, I went and got some wet cat food. He will lick it but that's it. Maybe his tooth is acting up? I know we got 2 get it pulled but the dr didn't think it was that big of a concern. He said it would be fine to wait til next payday. I feel like I am being a bad mom. Its a horriable feeling. I thought the meds were going to make him feel better!
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Update on things.

2009-05-17T11:44:00.000-07:00

I am really stressed right now. Snuggles, my cat is sick. At first, it was a hot spot-caused by allergies. I waited 2 mths to see if it would just go away on its own. It didn't. So I took him to the vet. We have to get his teeth in the back pulled because they are starting to rot. If we don't it will cause heart failure. So we are saving up for this. Its going to be around 450. 00. They don't except payments so its going to be about 2 mths before we can afford to do it. But, the dr gave him claravox. Last night after I gave it to him he started acting weird. Very slow moving, didn't want to be touched at all. Like he was stand offish. Then he threw up about an hour later. Still today he hasn't wanted to do anything but sleep. He won't eat. He is drinking water though.

I did some research and I guess its a side effect with this medicine. I stopped giving it to him. I am hoping this is all it is. I spent the most of the day crying like a baby. I can't bare the thought of him dying. He is like a child to me. He knows all my most inner secerts. I know it sounds crazy but he is more then a cat to me. There are very few people I love more then Snuggles.

I'm going to closely monitor him and call the vet tommorrow. Ill keep u posted.

Pray for em please?
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Better than I deserve.

2009-04-26T22:13:00.000-07:00

Okay, so its not a seceret that I was out of a job most of the year 2006. Well, during that time Matt and I became deep in debt. When I think back on it, I don't have any idea what the hell we were thinking. We did some really stupid things and definitely lived above our means! However, the past is in the past. Time to start looking forward.

With that being said, we have started to pay some of it off. Yes, I realize its going to be a long and painful road. But in the long run, it will be worth it. We started last week with making one of two payments to pay of National City. Which was a pleasantly good surprise. I thought we owed them at least 1000.00. However, when I called the lady said we only owed seven hundred and something. This isn't the best part. She offered us a settlement. So we have to pay 342.00 and the debt will be considered paid. Honestly, I wasn't looking for a settlement. I OWE this money. Either way, its got to be paid. I am not going to lie, hearing this did make me happy! So we almost have this paid off. (Will be paid on Thur) Next debt, is Matt's bank account. (I told you we ARE in debt!)

Happy Birthday to me!!

2009-03-09T21:24:00.000-07:00

Today is my birthday. I am 23 years old. I have always been big on birthdays. I mean why not? This is YOUR day to do whatever you want! I just feel like you should celebrate it. So being another year older, makes me think about my life. I feel like I have done nothing with it. I really have nothing to show for it. I work at Wal-Mart and we live paycheck to paycheck. It gets old after awhile. Don't get me wrong I am VERY grateful that I have this job, as many people around the world are unemployed. It's just I thought I would be more grounded in life. Maybe a career. Some days I feel like I am still on High School. It's just I don't know what to do. I don't believe in going to school if you don't have any idea what you want to do. Why spend all that money on something your not sure your going to love? I guess I have some thinking to do.

Since it is my birthday and all, I decided I wanted to get my nails done. I actually use to do this all the time. I started when I was 16 and was addicted for a very long time. But I really didn't want to spend the money on it. It is a very expensive habit. I was spending 28.00 every two weeks to maintain the nails. So I had seen a tuturial on Youtube from allthatglitters21 using these press on nails. I was very impressed with them. They looked very real. So I thought what the heck. I went to Rite Aid and picked up a kit for 5.99. I applied them and not only am I loving it, my fiance is really surpirsed at how professional they look. The box says they last for about 7 days, but I am not too worried about that. I am excited to see how they wear. So far so good. Washed my hair tonight and they still look great! Here is a picture of them.

All this took about 15 or 20 minutes!

I have no life!

2009-03-05T15:31:00.000-08:00

You know what I just realized? I have no life outside of Matt. I am off today and he is working 1-8:30ish. I am sooo bored. I use to be able to entertain myself. I find myself listening to music and petting snuggles! (My cat) He is sure loving it! A very spoiled cat, he is!

Oh, I must tell you about a "matching making" experiment I am doing. I have this friend at work, Nathan and he asked me if I had any single friends. It just so happens that Ashely, a friend of Matt's just got out of a relationship. So I got to thinking...maybe. So Ash sent me a pic of her and I showed it to Nathan. I guess he liked what he saw cause they started texting and talking over the phone. So far so good. They are suppose to meet tommorrow. You know the funny thing is, I am nervous for them! I don't know why I am. This really has nothing to do with me. Sorta. Both of them are really good people, I just want them to be as happy as I am with Matt. Everyone should have it.

On another note, we turn back time on Saturday night. I am stocked about this. It means that spring is coming! Warmer weather, flowers blooming, fishing! Yes, I do fish. You may not have guessed it but I do enjoy fishing. I do everything myself, besides the removal of the fish. EWWWW. Its just gross. The feel, the smell! I know Matt is excited about the season changing. He has been on this "golf" kick. Every couple weekends he will go to these indoor driving ranges. He seems to really enjoy it. I am happy to see him get a hobby. I think sometimes he is so frugal with money, he doesn't get to have fun. I understand bills comes first but you should be able to have some fun too.

Welcome to my girlie thoughts!

2009-03-03T21:10:00.000-08:00

Okay, so this is my first blog. I am doing this cause I think it will be fun. I am a follower of alot of blogger's out there. (Yes, mainly beauty related but still) I am going to take time to tell you a little about me.

I consider myself to be a very typical girl. I enjoy anything pink. This fact in itself comes with a funny story.

"I have four brothers, no sisters. So, I was a big tom boy. I didn't like anything remotely girlie. I remember my Mom, (bless her heart) she would have to sit on top of my to get a brush through my hair. I remember her trying to get me to wear dresses and to be more like a girl. At that age, I didn't want anything that my brothers wouldn't wear or do. I was out there playing football and climbing trees with the best of them. "

But now 23 years later, I LOVE being a girl! I use to wish I was a boy. But now, heck no! I really enjoy everything that comes with being a woman. Most my family knows, I had some body imagines issues when I was a teenager..but I think most girls do. I think for the first time in my life...I am happy in my skin.

Like I mentioned above, I have four wonderful brothers. (Joe, Scott, John and my twin Chris) They are really big in my life. They do all have "family's" now but I do try my best to keep in touch with them all. Joe and Scott are the ones, I really have to try to keep in touch with. Honestly, it has nothing to do with them personally. I just think, it has to do with the age range. They are the oldest two, so of course they want more "mature" things in life. John and Chris, I still feel like I am apart of their lives and still have things to talk about. We still have things in common. I love them all, but for VERY different reasons.

Then there's my lovely parents. Unlike with my brothers, we haven't always been so close. When I got to be a teenager, I didn't consider them my friends. There were days I didn't like them. I remember countless times saying, I couldn't wait to "break free". But your parents aren't suppose to be your friends. I think all this changes when you grow up/move out. Shortly after I did this, they really became two of my "best friends". My Mom especially. I think my Dad and I have always had a special bond...but my Mom and I just really didn't. Other then the obvious. However, within the last couple years she has become the one I call for help, she is the one I go to when I am bored. She is the one I enjoy being with to pass time. I love laughing with her. Not only is she BEAUTIFUL on the outside, she is EVEN more beautiful on the inside!

Last but not least, there is Matt. I really got lucky with him. I met Matt in school. History class. I asked him for a piece of paper, and things just kinda went from there. We became friends. We talked EVERY day on the phone. Honestly, I didn't even realize I was falling for him either. It was a friend who pointed it out. (Thanks Candace!) Matt and I were friends for like 2 years before anything "sparked". I just considered him my best friend. I told him EVERYTHING. (Example: The first time I had sex, I came home and called Matt to tell him what a idiot I was. I didn't even second think telling him. I wanted his advise. ) So, that was 5 years ago. Since then, we have moved in together and now we are engaged. The wedding is Oct 10 2009. I can't wait to be Mrs. Crumley!

Well, I think this is a good 1st entry! Let me know what you think..and SUBSCRIBE!!!