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Our weekend was really busy, but we did have a lot of fun!!
Friday night M had ball.
Saturday morning M had to work, so i dropped Em at the farm to play with Grandma while I took Noah to gymnastics.
This week went much better, but I may have bribed him with a Home Depot trip if he was good. Luckily on 2 weeks left!! So we ran to Home Depot, stopped at the market to ck up fresh local strawberries - YUM and grabbed lunch to head back to the farm.
We had my Dads surprise party that afternoon, so after I got the kids down for nap, I started to get ready and lay out clothes. Luckily Noah woke up before I left and was able to try on clothes, because my original choice didn't fit him and then he was just picky about what he wore and how he wore it.... I stopped to pick up balloons before heading to the hall to help my sister set up! I'll let the pictures do the talking, but we pulled it off with the help of C! He was soo surprised and soo happy! It only took us 65 years to get it right!!
We managed to get a few pics of the kids when we got home before we put them straight to bed!!
The centre pieces we made:
And it wasn't a party held at a gold course without a golf cart ride for the kiddos!!
When did he turn into such a little boy??
After we got the kids down it was a little date night for us. We had a babysitter come over and we went to a birthday party bonfire.
As we were on our way home, we were invited to another bonfire, so we popped over there as well.


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"It's one of the most important news stories of our time, and it's breaking right now."
Go around the world with CNN as CNN anchor Anderson Cooper, chief medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta and Animal Planet host and wildlife biologist Jeff Corwin take viewers to four continents and 13 countries, investigating stories of environmental change and witnessing first hand the various ways in which the planet is under attack.
"The environment is more than just a niche news story; it is an issue that affects every living being and warrants greater attention in the press," Cooper said. "Our goal was to report not only on individual issues but to examine the interconnectivity of environmental changes. Instead of simply delving into academic theories, we set out to document the actual changes taking place that affect the way we live our lives and the choices we make."
From the wildlife markets of downtown Bangkok to the depths of the Madagascar jungle to the melting ice sheets of Greenland, Planet in Peril weaves the different stories together and brings unforgettable images of a world that is changing in alarming ways right before our very eyes. These are stories that are worth telling, because in spite of everything, there is still hope, and there are still things that we can do.
The two two-hour programs of Planet in Peril will air in Manila on October 24 and 25 at 9pm.
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These are my newly designed Business Cards!! I can't tell you how much I LOVE them!! Didn't Trudy over at Wild Oak Design do a Fabulous job designing these Gorgeous Business Cards for me? She encompassed everything I wanted in this design ~ my Vintage Bunny holding the hat box, pink roses, polka dot ribbon, my slogan (Fabulous Gifts for Everybunny) and my special font. I spent literally hours trying to find the perfect font and stumbled upon this one ~ which features a Bunny shape for the Capital "B". Who knew that there were thousands of fonts available? I can't wait for my printed cards to arrive.
Ooh-Laa-Laa ....... April in Paris!! This is the latest Ebay Auction Template design that Trudy came up with. It's a Perfectly Pink Paris design and you can get one for your Boutique by hopping over here. I can't wait to list something on Ebay using this tres chic Pretty Pink Paris Template. It makes me wish I was spending April in Paris ~ well maybe next Year.
This week I'm working on "The Briarpatch" section of my website ~ Bunny Chic Boutique. It will feature lots of the extremely popular "Primitives" from "Primitives by Kathy". Also, I just received my Order of Organic Toys ~ so they will be added to my "Green Bunny Market" in the next few days.


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Music schools are producing ever-increasing numbers of graduates. Today's graduates have a lot of playing experience within their genre. They don't just study their instrument or voice in isolation. Instead, they are required to take a mix of ensembles and to work with many different musicians. As a result, they are well-trained in their craft, and well-rounded in their experience.
|Ready Or Not To Make Money, Here I Come!
So why do so many graduating musicians struggle to make money in the music business? It is because they are poorly prepared for taking action along the channels that will start to earn them some income and move their career forward.
They have lots of head knowledge, lots of performance skill, but are sadly lacking in business know-how.
With the music business in a state of rapid change, this is not good. Without an entrepreneurial mindset and a readiness for tackling a variety of business opportunities and environments, most musicians end up standing on the sidelines. They have made the common musician's mistake of not embracing the business of music for themselves.
In his recent blog post, The Mistake That Topples Careers and Industries, (http://savvymusician.com) David Cutler says, "Do you just do that one very specific thing (i.e. play classical oboe, choreograph ballet, paint landscape murals)? Or is your mission open and flexible, ensuring that your work will remain necessary, valuable, and valued no matter how much the world evolves in any direction?"
Cutler has some good book suggestions to help musicians get on with their mission.
Here It Is: David Cutler's List of Summer Reading For Business Savvy Musicians
Ten Best Music Business Reads for 2011, and all of them can be found at Amazon's Great Hamilton Musician Store. I've read The e-Myth Revisited, and plan to pick up the P.T. Barnum title at the next opportunity.


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Over the last year I have learned about the author Callie Grant. It has been a wonderful discovery. Callie Grant writes board books for children up to seven years old. Her company is called Graham Blanchard books. Her website is filled with parenting trips, reading ideas, and ways to support parents.
Her books combine beautiful pictures with Biblical concepts. I appreciate their quality and how much my children enjoy reading them with me. They are engaging and enjoyable. If you have not checked them out I would highly recommend them. Here is a collection of her books. She also has a collection of Grown-up Tips that go along with them.
I just finished reading All of Me That You Can't See. It is a sweet story that introduces the concept of our inner self that grows along with our outer self. It talks to children about their heart and soul and how they nourish them through seeking truth and their faith. The pictures and quality of the book are amazing. I love that this book has a good story, a good message, and is visually engaging. I highly recommend this book.
I got this book free through Bookfun.org for my honest review.
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Monday night was Young Life All County Club. All the schools in Williamson County had Young Life Club together and it was so fun!
I had the great idea to dress up as a contestant from "Legends of the Hidden Temple." It was one of my favorite tv shows when I was in middle school. I was on the Blue Barracudas team!
Apparently no one else remembers this tv show which made my costume very lame. But all these freshmen girls (and other leaders) looked cute!
And of course, no YL blog post would be complete without a picture of my favorite roommate! She is looking cute as a Girl Scout!


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British Boxing Notes. Brook, Joshua & Selby All Class.
The O2 Arena tonight was home to the best boxing card of the year. I am surprised that no major US broadcaster such as Showtime Boxing or HBO Boxing picked up the card. Negotiations started way to late for the broadcast, which was unprofessional on both HBO & Showtimes part. Essentially there was 4 very solid match ups and each of them deserved to be broadcasted to the biggest boxing market in the world (the USA). Showtime & HBO definitely let there subscribers down tonight. Let me break down the continual rise of British boxing which is about to embark on a golden era.
Selby defeated Gradovich through decision. The fight was stopped due to a nasty cut on Gradovich. The cards showed Selby was well in front, a little to far in front compared to my scorecard. But Selby fought very well. Gradovich as we know he does, kept putting pressure on and coming forward to fight. But Selby fought to a terrific game plan and just continued to pick Gradovich off from the outside.
Anthony Joshua destroyed Kevin Johnson in two rounds. Joshua dropped Johnson twice in the first round, with a very impressive, extremely powerful combination. As Johnson got up, his legs were gone, he couldn't move. Joshua then simply went to the corner and unleashed another vicious flurry, the ropes kept Johnson up & then he slumped below the ropes. Somehow the fight was allowed to go on with Johnson's corner picking their fighter up off the ground. Joshua then finished the destruction early in the 2nd round with another brutal right hand. Nothing else needs to be said, but Anthony Joshua is the future of the Heavyweight division.
Kell Brook destroyed Frankie Gavin. I had Brook up 5-0 before he unleashed a systematic destruction in the 6th round. Gavin fought well, but realistically Brook is just about the best Welterweight in the world at the moment, apart from Mayweather.
Kevin Mitchell came up short against Jorge Linares. The Venezuelan 3 time world champion won through TKO in the 10th round. Mitchell was outboxed for large portions of the fight but he had a little success dropping Linares in the 5th round. However Linares was just to strong overall.
What Do These Results Mean?
Kell Brook looks stronger with each fight and he is the 2nd best Welterweight in the world behind Mayweather at the moment. I actually think Brook is a more complete fighter than Thurman. It would be good to see Brook vs Khan next. Khan looked a little vulnerable vs Algieri, but Khan is an inconsistent fighter and I think he may perform better against Brook. Brook vs Khan makes the most money for each fighter and the bout should happen next. However our mail is (inside knowledge), that JMM has begun training again and Brook vs JMM in Vegas is already being negotiated. JMM is 42 but he wants to win his 5th world title.
Anthony Joshua will be a Heavyweight champion shortly. But it's what happens next which is interesting. I think theres a chance that they could rush him a little to quickly. So it's important his next opponent isn't a huge step up, but someone who is a little better offensively than Kevin Johnson. The power and speed Joshua possesses is rather scary and his reputation grows fast with each bout.
Kevin Mitchell may never win a World Title after falling short in his third attempt against Linares. Mitchell fought his heart out and regardless if he wins a title or not, he has been a good domestic level fighter.
What on Earth were Showtime or HBO thinking? The best card of the year wasn't broadcast on HBO or Showtime. Shame on these major broadcasters, If I was a paying subscriber, I wouldn't be happy with this.
British Boxing is rising fast. A golden era is fast approaching.


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Friday, January 15, 2010
When I was little for my Birthday I would only want to go to Costco to get a hot dog. I was so funny then! :)
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I'm always bored on Fridays... STUDIO 5!
I'm always bored on Fridays... I have no idea why though. So I usually blog since I'm always so bored... My mother is going to be on T.V.! She'll be on studio 5! She's so nervous but so excited at the same time! She'll be on Studio 5 in a month! I'm so happy for her!
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Thursday, January 14, 2010
My dinosaur
This is my dinosaur. Her name is Snugglez
She likes fetch and trample. Trixie likes the game
trample. They both beg at the dinner table. (It's really
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My beloved brother Nick.
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Tatertots and Jello!
This is my mom. Jennifer Hadfield. Her blog is called Tatertots and Jello.
She is the nicest mother in the world. She's always blogging!
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This is my sister Ella. She's annoying, but I like her anyways. She's so cute and soft.She's in preschool and is 5.
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My Sister!
This is my sister Hayley. She's nice most of the time, but she's kinda mean to me. She has lots of friends. She's in 8th grade and is 13.
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Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Paris is a very important place to me. I even have my bedroom based on Paris France. I love the skirts all the girls wear, they're so fluffy! I think Paris France is so beautiful! Especially the Eiffel Tower! I have all kinds of french magazines in my bedroom! I'm even learning to speak french. Witch I think is really cool.
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Trixie Dear
This is my puppy Trixie she's the cutest puppy in the world! Just because of her Huge brown eyes. Whenever you talk to her she wags her tail. She loves everyone in my/her family. She's so sweet! (I think she has a brain the size of an acorn.)
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(Click for bigger.)
I don't know if this was a successful idea or not, but it is mysterious looking.
Very Gerhard Richter, though I'm ambivalent (or quadrivalent) about Herr Richter. Loved the earlier cream and strawberries Food Shot, partly because it looked like splooge and also because it was a perfect composition.
Wow this is fantastic! It's your best Ugly Bus pic yet, and I've seen 'em all. If this were printed on canvas and the size of a Rothko, I would hang it in my living room.


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How often do you install new software on your computer? How often do you stop to consider the software being installed could be infected with malware? I am confident the IT crowd here at ITNinja does at least think about this possibility. You probably have some antivirus or malware detection software that helps you feel more comfortable with this.
How often do you check the MD5, SHA1/3/256/512, or other checksum provided by the software vendor against the binaries you have or that you downloaded? Do you check the PGP signature? Or is that not even provided by your vendor? I would guess that only about 20% of the group here (or less) probably take these steps. You probably think the antivirus software does this for you, and it probably does for some portion of popular applications and binaries.
Do you check the certificates installed on your computer? Have they changed without your knowledge? Have they not changed, but the certificate authority has been hacked so that while now software appears to be trusted, it shouldn't be because that certificate authority should not be in your trusted set? This probably takes the set down to 2% or less. You have a lot on your plate and staying up to date with security news is likely not your top priority.
Security is hard. The weakest link in the chain is the one that will be found and broken. That isn't entirely true, whatever link in the chain that is first found to have a weakness is the one that will be broken. It might not be the weakest, just the first one that a hacker attempts.
It is nearly impossible to be completely secure. You have so many moving pieces with networking equipment, operating systems, applications, mobile devices, wireless networking, VPNs, traveling salespeople, employees, contractors, guests, physical access, remote access, public websites, and so much more.
Nice job on the work you have done to help secure your organization! You deserve a raise. Be safe!


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From the November 2010 edition of The American Journal of Psychiatry:
Changing Views of Mental Illness?
Public awareness of the neurobiology of mental illness increased between 1996 and 2006, yet the stigma associated with several major mental disorders did not decline. Pescosolido et al. (p. 1321) found that persons who have a neurobiological conception of schizophrenia or depression actually had increased likelihood of aversion or fear in their rating of vignettes of individuals with these illnesses. The perception of alcohol dependence as refl ecting "bad character" rose from 49% to 65% of survey respondents. Support for treatment increased, however, and in an editorial, Goldman (p. 1289) suggests that the outcome of the study would have been different if the vignettes had included individuals who have recovered from mental illness.
An editorial published in the November 2010 edition of The American Journal of Psychiatry:
By Howard H. Goldman, M.D., PH.D. [pictured]
Pescosolido and colleagues report on an interesting and informative study of public attitudes toward mental illness in this issue (1). They are the preeminent group of investigators working with the General Social Survey, a repeated survey of social attitudes of cross-sections of the U.S. population. Their data provide an empirical analysis of public attitudes toward mental illness using well-designed vignettes as stimulus material. The investigators systematically vary the characters in the vignettes to control for a range of sociocultural and demographic characteristics that might influence attitudes. However, the abnormal behaviors depicted in the vignettes, which present individuals with behavioral features of mental disorders, are both the strength and the weakness of the study.
The investigation tests the hypothesis that between the two observational time points—1996 and 2006, when mental health supplements to the General Social Survey were administered-public attitudes changed to favor a more scientific understanding of mental illness and that this change in understanding in turn is associated with two changes in attitudes. One putative change in attitude, associated with a more scientific—particularly a more neurobiological—conception of mental illness, is an increase in recommendations from those surveyed that the individuals in the vignettes should seek treatment. The other putative change is a decline in social stigmatizing attitudes about the individuals in the vignettes, particularly among respondents who view the illness as a manifestation of a neurobio-logical abnormality. Consistent with this hypothesis, those who attribute the abnormal behaviors to mental illness and those who increasingly view mental disorders as neurobiological are now more likely to endorse a referral for treatment. Contrary to the hypothesis, however, those with a more neurobiological understanding are also more likely to endorse socially stigmatizing and distancing attitudes about the people represented in the vignettes.
A theory of stigma reduction that motivates many of the antistigma interventions is that changes in attitudes about mental illness favoring a scientific understanding of specific disorders increase help-seeking behavior and that increased help-seeking behavior will lead to treatment that will reduce distress and dysfunction, promote recovery, and secondarily reduce social stigmatization. The mechanism for reduced social stigma is secondary to the effect of treatment in reducing the signs and symptoms of mental illness, which people perceive as alien and threatening. Thus, the behaviors are the source of stigmatization, and treatment makes them less visible or eliminates them. This recovery after treatment is not represented in the General Social Survey study vignettes. The responses to the vignettes tell us how people feel about individuals with active mental illness—not how they would feel about the more relevant vignette of an individual who has recovered from a mental illness. Admittedly, it is difficult to assess attitudes about an individual who has recovered from mental illness, because that individual has little or none of the abnormal behaviors manifest in the illness. A vignette of a normally behaving person who professes a previous history of mental illness would be the proper stimulus to determine the social stigma associated with an individual who has been successfully treated for a mental disorder. Indeed, the authors point out in the paper's discussion that the 1999 U.S. Surgeon General's report cautioned that acceptance of neurobiological causation alone might cause a backlash of stigma if it were not coupled with successful treatment of mental illness.
Despite this limitation, the study does tell us about some important attitudes and moderators of public opinion. The authors offer a wise warning that neurobiological explanations might not be a panacea for reducing stigma, but they may overstate the likelihood that such an approach will be stigmatizing. Given that many mental illnesses are only partially treated with current psychopharmacological and psychological interventions, widespread acceptance of a neurobiological understanding of mental illness may nonetheless usefully encourage further research funding and more financial support of treatment, as in the enactment of mental health parity legislation. We may not have eliminated social stigmatization of symptomatic individuals with mental illness, but improved treatment has helped many of them to make their symptoms and dys-function less visible and less problematic. Perhaps accordingly, we have seen dramatic increases in research funding, more service use, and better insurance coverage for treatment of mental disorders.
Editorial accepted for publication August 2010
Dr. Goldman reports no financial relationships with commercial interests.
Address correspondence and reprint requests to Dr. Goldman, Editor, Psychiatric Services, and Professor, University of Maryland School of Medicine; email@example.com (e-mail).
1. Pescosolido BA, Martin JK, Long JS, Medina TR, Phelan JC, Link BG: "A disease like any other"? a decade of change in public reactions to schizophrenia, depression, and alcohol dependence. Am J Psychiatry 2010; 167:1321–1330 [Abstract/Free Full Text]


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Part 1
A ratio is a comparison of two different quantities that have the same unit of measure.
-There are two types of ratios including:
A part-to-part ratio compares different parts of a group to each other (i.e. 8:12 is the part-to-part ratio of white chocolate bars to dark chocolate bars).
A part-to-whole ratio compares one part of the group to the whole group (i.e. 2:24 is the part-to-whole ratio of milk chocolate bars to total number of chocolate bars)
-You can also compare the quantities as:
Three term ratios; which compare three quantities measured in the same units (i.e. 1:5:9 is the ratio of blue to green to pink flowers).
Two term ratios; clarifies two quantities measured in the same units (i.e. 5:15 is the ratio of green to total flowers).
-A ratio can be written as a fraction, decimal or percent.
A rate compares two quantities measured in different units (i.e. 100 beats per second or 100 beats/second is a heart rate).
-There are two types of rates including:
A rate compares two quantities measured in different units (i.e. 100 beats per second or 100 beats/second is a heart rate).
-There are two types of rates including:
A unit rate is a rate in which the second term is one (i.e. 77 kilometers per hour or 77 km/hr).
A unit price is similar to both a rate and unit rate in which it could be used to purchase bulk foods (i.e. $2.29 per 100 g or $2.29/100 g).
A proportion is a relationship that says that two ratios or two rates are equal. Can be written in fraction form.
Part 2
1. 5 hours to travel 360 kilometers is about _____km/h.
5 hours to travel 360 kilometers is about 72 km/h.
2. Emma saves 28 cents of every dollar that she earns. Emma earned $75 last week. How much money did Emma save last week?
Emma saved 21 dollars last week for every 28 cents she saved when she earned a dollar.
Part 3
You can prove that this equivalent ratio statement is true by using cross multiplication/products (shown in pink), multiplying (in this case) horizontally (shown in green) and using a ratio table (shown in purple).
Part 4
Task 5
I don't think this is just or fair at all. The ex-mortgage CEO was sentenced to a little over 3 years (40 months) in prison for participating in a $3 billion scheme. While the homeless man was sentenced to 15 years (approximately 180 months) for stealing $100 from a bank. All the homeless man was trying to do was probably get some food for himself pay the detox center so he could have some shelter for himself. He also only took one 100 dollar bill and returned the rest of the money to the bank teller. I really feel that the ex-mortgage CEO should have something close to a life sentence because it really seems silly for a man that stole $100 dollars to go to jail for 15 years whilst another man involved in a $3 billion scheme goes to jail for only 3 years.*
4. If I were the judge I would have sentenced the ex-mortgage CEO to a life sentence (as I said in my first paragraph) because 3 000 000 000 (dollars) divided by 12 (months, or a year) is 250 000 000. 250 years in jail is way over an average human's life span and would then be considered as a life sentence. On the other hand, I would have sentenced the homeless man 8 months in jail plus community service because 100 (dollars) divided by 12 (months, or a year) is a little over 8. As 8 years would seem much too extreme for a criminal offense such as this one I brought it down to months. I added the sentence of community service because stealing is stealing and by law it has to be punished in some way.
*I have meshed questions 1 through 3 together as one paragraph
What is the height difference between the boy and the tallest tree in the background?
I'm estimating the age of the boy is 12. I've searched up on Google that the average 12 year old boy's height is 4 foot 9 (4'9 ft.) or 121.92 cm. I used my ruler and measured that on screen, full size the boy's height is 6.4 cm. I will consider the tree to the boy's right to be the tallest tree in the picture. I measured said tree to be 18.4 cm. 6.4 cm (boy's on screen height) divided into 18.4 cm (tallest tree's on screen height) is 2.875 cm, I'll round to the nearest tenth making it into 2.9 cm. I will now multiply the 121.92 cm (average 12 year old boy's height) with 2.9 cm (how many times the on screen boy's height was divided into the tallest tree's on screen height), which equals 353.568 cm. I will round that to the nearest tenth and get 353.6 cm. I converted that into feet and got 11.60105 ft. (11'6 ft. rounded to the nearest tenth). I will now take the estimated tree's height and subtract the average 12 year old boy's height and get 6'7 ft. My final answer is there is a 6'7 ft. difference between the boy and the tallest tree.


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Sorry, no photo of this delightful high-protein entree that fits my criteria of being able to squeeze through a tube of toothpaste in order to minimize digestive tract blockages. My health challenges continue to force me to use my energy on only the essentials. It has been enormously helpful to have these recipes available for friends to make for me during this difficult time. Thanks to my "Helping Hands"!
1/4 cup Egg Beaters
- 1/3 cup crushed cracker crumbs or dry bread crumbs
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Dash cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon sage
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1 Tablespoon butter, melted
1 15-oz, can red or pink salmon
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium mixing bowl, beat the Egg Beaters. Add the breadcrumbs, lemon juice, mustard, cayenne, turmeric, onion powder, and sage. Add the melted butter and salmon and mix very well. Press into a 5 x 7 glass baking pan and bake for about 30 minutes. Cool slightly. Remove from the pan and cut into 6 pieces.
This recipe can also be doubled easily and individual pieces frozen for later use. Use a 9 x 13 baking pan when making a double batch.
Nutrition per serving:
Servings per recipe: 6 (for single batch)
Serving Size: 1 piece
Calories: 156
Total Fat: 8 g
Cholesterol:40 mg
Sodium: 537 mg
Total Carbs: 5 g
Dietary Fiber: 0
Protein: 15 g


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England – Uzbekistan
The long cold winter stretched all the way to Istanbul. The snowline throughout the Alps was still as low as 600m ski resorts normally looking sad and forlorn by mid-April still had plenty of snow and the car parks were full of eager skiers & snowboarders. Even as far south as Serbia I passed through banks of snow on passes only 1500m high. The only respite was the Croatian coast where despite still being chilly the sun was shining.
For a week my heated grips remained on all the time I was riding. During the night when temperature's fell to 3°C my new, lightweight sleeping bag felt like it prevented me from dying rather than keeping me warm. In fact the only thing warm during that first week was the welcome I received from Mehmet, Apo & Tylan when I arrived at the Kuzgum Moto Adventures clubhouse on the outskirts of Istanbul. Yoshi was there to having flown his bike from Buenos Aires to Frankfurt last summer.
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Arbonne Perfecting Liquid Foundation that I've been using for over a year now. I'm planning on doing a full, in-depth review because I really do use it almost daily and it has tons of advantages..
I know that we can't all afford a high-end priced foundation year-round. I also know there are a lot of people who like to alternate foundations as to save the pricier stuff and make it last longer. I'm guilty of this as well. I also just like to switch things up time to time and try new things. And there's no better way to "fill in" your foundation routine than with drugstore products that you can actually afford to repurchase time after time. So I compiled my list of the best drugstore foundations- because lets face it, there are some bad ones out there and its hard to tell what's what.
Lets keep in mind, I have combination skin- oily in my t-zone, which causes foundation to break up in those areas. When I review foundations based on wearability and staying-power, this is my gauge.. how long it lasts on my oily t-zone. Also, I always always always use a setting powder, high end or drug store, they make a HUGE difference. So my reviews are not based on one layer of foundation alone, its always in combination with a setting powder, so if you have oily skin and don't have one, I suggest you invest!
1. Cover Girl Outlast Stay Fabulous 3-in-1 Foundation
Seriously? How long is that name.. Anyway, this is probably the first foundation I reach for when I'm out of my Arbonne, need a different shade, or just want to switch things up. It is 3-in-1, and claims to be a primer, concealer, and foundation all in one. I definitely still use concealer with it, but it is actually great coverage. The formula can be a bit thick at times, but it has SPF 20 in it which I love. There are tons of shades to choose from. Honestly this would be my #1 drugstore foundation recommendation!
2. Loreal True Match Lumi Cushion
This foundation has a natural glowy dewiness to it, which makes it fabulous for those with dry skin, or if you just really like the glowy illuminated look. I absolutely love the cushion applicator (I honestly didn't think I would.) I just blot my beauty blender directly onto the cushion and apply all over my face. A little bit of this goes a long way. If you have oily skin and like to look completely matte, this wouldn't be the foundation for you. But it has great coverage and makes for a really pretty finish.
3. Loreal True Match
This is obviously the same line as the above foundation, and has all the same perks, except its a more matte formula. It claims to be "super blendable" and I'd have to agree. I think its a great every-day basic foundation. Medium coverage, and there are even more shades to choose from than the CG foundation, which is why it gets its 'true match' name. This foundation is great for oily skin. Its a pretty thin formula so it goes on easily and evenly. My only complaint is that it comes in a bottle without a pump so it can be a bit messy. I usually just shake it up with my finger at the end and dot it on, or have to pour it on the back of my hand. This one also has a SPF of 17 (random)
4. Revlon ColorStay Foundation
Back in the day I was a strict Bare Minerals girl (I know right) and I seriously hadn't used liquid foundations since highschool. When I finally came to my senses and branched out, this was the very first liquid foundation I used. I absolutely love the coverage. The formula is on the thicker side, which does make for good coverage, but can look a bit cakey at times. Its definitely a good full-coverage short-term foundation as it does break up a bit in oily areas. This would be pretty equivalent to the CG foundation, if only it had a pump! (sigh) Seriously though, if you want fuller coverage from the drugstore, try this one.
What is your favorite drugstore foundation? Have you tried anything new lately that I HAVE to try? Let me know!
And stay tuned for a review of my ride or die Arbonne foundation. If you're looking for something with decent coverage, lasting powder, and most important is good for your skin, then definitely check that out.
xox katie
Wednesday, June 8, 2016
Wednesday, May 11, 2016
What if I told you that the above look was done completely using products that can be purchased at any Drugstore? Because they are! I mean, I'm sure you figured that out by the title, but whatever.
This was sort of out of my comfort zone which made me love it even more. I'm not saying I'm too good for drugstore makeup, because I'm not. Actually, the setting powder, eyeliner, and mascara I use daily are all usually purchased at WalMart or Target. But I cannot tell you the last time I even looked at eyeshadow in the drugstore, let alone wore it. And I've been using the same foundation, powder, and highlighter for so long, I forgot that there were other alternatives.. So not only did I challenge myself by finding decent products at a low price, I also challenged myself by using a lot of new products, and it was fun!
Here's what I used..
note: not everything I used is included in the photo above, more products listed below
Maybelline Vivid Matte Liquid Lip in Possessed Plum • I have mixed thoughts on this. I have used lots of ColourPop liquid lips ($6) which were the exact formula I was looking for- so you can't use price as an excuse. Although I did love the color and the way this felt on my lips, it is in no way 'matte'. It was actually very glossy and sticky. So beautiful, yes. Matte, no.
Foundation: CoverGirl Outlast 3-in-1 Foundation • This had great coverage and there were a lot of color options which is nice. I love this foundation because it really does cover well and has a pretty matte finish. It doesn't seem to last all day like you would expect from a pricier foundation, but you get what you pay for!
Concealer: Maybelline Fit Me Concealer • I use this concealer on the regular! Definitely comparable to Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer- I highly recommend. Very creamy, VERY pigmented. I use the lightest shade to conceal & highlight. I would say do NOT use this concealer unless you plan to set it with a powder immediately after as it does seem to crease.
Powder: Neutrogena Shine Control Powder • I use this powder 'drugstore makeup' or not. Its my favorite powder to control oil day-to-day. Its completely translucent and really keeps me matte.
Bronzer: Physicians Formula Mineral Wear Airbrushing Pressed Powder • Let me tell you, its really hard to find a matte bronzer (for contouring specifically) at the drug store. Everything is shimmery and golden, which is nice, but not what I was looking for. This is a great matte powder, which also has SPF. I would have preferred it was a darker shade, but it did the job.
Highlight: Wet n WildMega Glo Illuminating Powder • I loved this so much! And will continue to use it daily. I was so pleasantly surprised. Wet n Wild is probably the cheapest brand you can find in drugstores, and this highlight palette was great! I used the second shade, the lightest pink, and it looks amazing. Its also been hours since I applied it and its still going strong. Super pretty and I like that there are lots of color options. Plus, the little 'stripes' are wide enough to fit a normal highlight brush into!
Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge • I was the most pleasantly surprised with this more than anything else! I tried this once before (before I had ever even tried the original beautyblender) and was disappointed. But I realized, now that I have more practice, that it really isn't bad at all! I actually loved the flat end, for applying foundation to my forehead and cheeks, and the pointed end for corners. Great for ~$7!
Shadow: CoverGirl TruNakeds 'Goldens' • I was very pleasantly surprised with this palette! Like I said, I haven't purchased drugstore eyeshadow in a long time, and when it comes to eyeshadow I have high standards. There were actually two matte shades, the lightest shade which I used on my brow bone, and a medium shade, which I used in my crease. I used the rest of the shimmery green shades to shade my lid and darken the inner corner and used the really pretty shimmery lightest color in my inner corner.
Brows: L'Oreal Brow Stylist Definer • This is an exact dupe for the Anastatsia Brow Wiz. I swear. Go buy it right now. It was so much cheaper and exactly the same. Even the little 'spooly' on the end was exactly like it. I promise, you wont be disappointed!
Eye Liner: Maybelline Eye Studio Master Precise Liquid Liner• this was the only product I was "meh" about. If you know of a good drugstore liquid liner, please let me know! This was pretty hard to apply and made the look pretty choppy. Thankfully when I applied lashes it covered up the choppiness.
Mascara: CoverGirl The Super Sizer Mascara • This is another product that I use daily. I love this mascara. It really lengthens and separates and does everything you want a mascara to do. I'm wearing falsies in the photo but I did apply a tiny bit of this mascara and some to my bottom lashes as well.
Lashes: Ardell Demi Wispies
I have to say overall I was very pleasantly surprised. Like I said, I've never been above drugstore makeup in general, but ever since I tried my first Naked palette (and instantly became hooked on the Sephora/Ulta high) I never went back.
But if you're on a budget and still want a flawless face, THERE IS HOPE! I spent around $80 total on foundation, concealer, eyeliner, 2 eyeshadow palettes (only used one in this look), powder, highlighter, bronzer, lashes, sponge, and brushes. Not bad, right?
I hope this is helpful and if there are any products that you think I NEED to try (especially liquid liner!) please comment below and tell me!
xo katie
Wednesday, May 4, 2016
like. literally. so cute.
Unless you've been living under a rock, you know that Kylie Jenner & Kylie Cosmetics are.. well.. everything. I, personally, love Kylie, I know others hate her. But say what you will, Kylie's doing big things with her lip kits. I own 2 of her matte lip kits, Kourtney K and Mary Jo & love them. I don't own them all so I don't think its fair to do an overall review, but I did manage to get all of the glosses.
I know they sell out super fast, and if you're lucky enough to get your hands on them, consider yourself blessed.. angels are looking down on you.
First of all, before I even talk about the glosses themselves, I want to give props to Kylie & her customer service team. The first batch of glosses came out on April 1st. Apparently, prior to that Kylie had sent some Youtubers, makeup artists, and bloggers some glosses in advance. After receiving their feedback, Kylie decided that the wand of the glosses was too long and that the brush wasn't fitting in and out of the tube well creating it to feather out like this. Kylie instantly stopped production of her glosses to create a better brush and shorter wand. Unfortunately anyone who ordered their glosses on April 1 received the not-so-great wand. I was one of those people.
Instead of just sending everyone an email, a runaround on how to get a new product, a website credit, or anything I'd expect (and have experienced in the past) Kylie decided to do it RIGHT. The company re-sent the new and improved product to EVERYONE who ordered on April 1st. No questions asked. A couple weeks later I received an email saying my product had shipped (I did absolutely nothing on my end, they handled it all) and within a few days I got a new lip gloss, and to me, THAT is excellent customer service and the correct way to handle things.
Okay with that, on to the glosses.. :-)
The three gloss colors, from darkest to lightest, are "like", "literally", and "so cute". Cute, right? They are currently sold out, just like every freaking thing on the site, BUT, when she restocks, they can be purchased at KylieCosmetics.com for $15 each.
They are all nude shades, which I love, and are very on-trend. I feel like I should mention that I'm so not a lip gloss girl. I can't even tell you the last time I wore or purchased a lip gloss. But Kylie made these look so tempting that I had to get them. And although I'm still getting used to the way glosses in general feel, I really do love the look, especially since its something different for me and out of my comfort zone.
Like: The darkest of the three. Its the most pigmented.
Literally: The medium shade and my favorite. I think this would go great with any skin tone.
So cute: The lightest and most pink. This one scared me at first, but was actually easier to pull off than I expected. Even if you aren't used to wearing lighter colors, I suggest you try it!
Overall they're very pigmented. It doesn't take much product at all which is great because you don't have that goopy, heavy feel. The formula is surprisingly creamy, somewhat sticky (because, I mean, it is a lip gloss) but definitely not uncomfortably sticky, and glides on really well. Oh and they smell really yummy, kind of like a cookie scented candle. And, the brush issue was completely corrected (and I have a great point of reference since I have the original gloss and my brush was messed up).
I love that she released these because matte lips are so in right now and its so fun to switch it up. When I was wearing them I was surprised at how well I loved the look and how it pulled my makeup together so well. I feel sort of guilty because I want you all to go try these glosses right now, but they're sold out! So be on the lookout for the restock, and snatch them up as soon as you can!
Have a great day guys!
xo katie
Tuesday, April 19, 2016
summer "no makeup" makeup look
I'm a big fan of not wearing makeup. I'm also a big fan of looking perfect and flawless without any makeup, but unfortunately, I gave up on that dream along with being able to eat Ben & Jerry's every night & remaining a size 6.
But I do think I've kind of mastered the whole "no makeup" makeup look, where you wear just enough to get by, while tricking everyone into think you're all-natural and fresh-faced. I've seen a lot of "no makeup" looks before that really frustrated me because they were still using 10+ products, and in my opinion, if you're going to do that much, you might as well just go full-face!
So my "no makeup" makeup look requires 5 products. (not including your 3 tools, a beauty blender any sort of fluffy ended eye shadow brush, and a powder brush, which is only necessary if you have oily skin)
First I apply this Garnier BB Cream (1) in little dots all over my face. I use my damp beauty blender to apply it all over. I love this BB cream because its lightweight and has decent coverage- remember, we don't want a full-coverage foundation, we just want to even everything out a bit and give our skin a bit of a natural glow- and it has SPF 20 which is great for a no-makeup beach or summertime look.
Next, I apply my Garnier Skin Renew Anti-Dark Circle Roller (2) under my eyes. I use the same beauty blender to blend it out and into the rest of your face. This is my favorite, tried & true concealer that I use almost daily. Its actually more than a concealer- it has caffeine and some other magic that reduces puffiness under your eyes, AND has color to it so it conceals and evens out any redness.
The next step is totally optional and not necessary. I use a fluffy blending brush and take a matte medium brown eyeshadow to my crease and outer corner. I included the Urban Decay Naked Basics (3) palette because it has a great neutral-shade matte.. but you can use any matte brown you want. I also love the medium shade in the Kat Von D Shade and Light palette. The goal in this step is to create more depth to your crease, which makes your eyes pop a bit more.
Next I follow up with this Lorac Pro + Fiber Mascara (4). This is the best, most natural mascara. It isn't super dramatic or life-changing, but its great for making your lashes look dark and lengthened without having clumpy mascara. I actual have a couple layers on in the photo, only because I was touching up after a long day. But just one coat of this mascara makes your lashes look much longer and darker and thicker without making them clumpy, spidery, goopy, etc. Its a very natural looking mascara. I love this for days where I don't wear any makeup at all except for mascara because it doesn't look like I'm even wearing any.
The last step is also optional and only necessary if you have oily skin. I use a fluffy powder brush and apply my Neutrogena Shine Control Powder (5) on my t-zone. This just keeps the oil at bay and helps keep my BB cream from breaking up throughout the day. This powder is great for making your face look matte and its translucent so you can't even tell you're wearing a powder.
I love this look and these products for summertime, especially since the BB cream has SPF. Its great for going to the beach or pool or just doing something low-key where not a lot of makeup is necessary. As you can see in the photo above, my face isn't flawless by any means, but that's the fun part, because I'm just enhancing my face just a little, without feeling naked :-)
I hope you guys enjoyed this look and please tell me what your favorite "no makeup" makeup looks like! hope you're enjoying your spring so far
xo, katie
Wednesday, April 13, 2016
beauty blender giveaway
I recently gave in and started using a beauty blender to apply my foundation. It has quickly become one of my favorite makeup tools. A while ago I tried a knock-off beauty blender 'dupe' and hated it. I decided sponge applicators just weren't for me and gave up.
But do you ever just get in a makeup rut? You do the same things every day but some days you just don't like the end result and decide you want something new. My makeup brushes (as amazing as they are) just weren't doing it for me. My makeup never looked smooth or seamless or well blended.. and I knew it had to be my tools. Sooo, I gave in and bought the original beautyblender. After using it for the first time I was hooked.
The trick is that it has to be damp. (I'm sure most of you know this and this is old news!) Just run the beauty blender under your faucet for a few seconds, give it a few squeezes to wring it out, then voila! I like to dot my foundation all over my face with my fingers, then use the damp beauty blender to blend it all out. It looks seamless and blended and flawless every time, plus it picks up any excess foundation so it never looks cakey or heavy.
I'M TELLING YOU THIS BECAUSE.. I'M GIVING ONE AWAY! (duh)
I decided to have a little fun with this one :-)
Its an Instagram giveaway, so you must have an account to participate.
Here's how to be entered:
1. Follow @makupyourmind on Instagram
2. Like the giveaway photo
3. COMMENT below the photo on Instagram, TAG THREE FRIENDS, and answer this question:
What is your middle name?
** NOTE: there is no 'e' in makup on my Instagram name!!!
*** the answer must be commented on the Instagram photo, not on this blog post.
The giveaway is open until Friday, April 15, 2016.
Good luck!
xo, katie
Monday, April 11, 2016
products to achieve my every day face
I've had a few people lately ask me which products I use every day and I realized that I haven't actually ever listed them out before. I have tons of favorites- things I love and use on occasion, products I use to achieve a certain look, etc.. but then there are the products and tools that I use [almost] every time I do my makeup. My tried and true, ride or die products that, unless I find something better, I use every single day.. if I'm going to lunch with a friend or shopping, dinner, etc.
I'm just going to list and link. The fact that I use them every day should tell you enough about them, but if you want to know my thoughts or have any questions, leave a comment!
oh! & the best part? you can get 35% off my favorite foundation (listed below) just for mentioning this post -- keep reading to find out how ♡
Foundation/Concealer: Beauty Blender • Real Techniques Buffing Brush, part of the Core Collection • It Cosmetics Brushes for Ulta Airbrush Blurring Foundation Brush #101
Eyes: It Cosmetics Brushes for Ulta Airbrush Blending Crease Brush #105 • Eco Tools Eye Enhancing Duo Set • Real Techniques Shading Brush • Urban Decay Dual Ended Brushes that come with Naked palettes
Contour/Highlight: Kat Von D Shade + Light Contour Brush
Blush: Real Techniques Blush Brush
Foundation: Arbonne Perfecting Liquid Foundation in Honey Beige (applied with beauty blender)
Powder: Neutrogena Shine Control Powder
Concealer: Garnier Anti-Dark Circle Roller • NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer
Bronzer: 'Bronze' shade in the Lorac Pro to Go Eye/Cheek Palette
Contour: Anastasia Beverly Hills Contour Kit (please note, this is NOT the cream palette, I hate the cream contour palette!)
Highlight: Becca Cosmetics Jaclyn Hill in 'Champagne Pop'
Eye Shadow: Kat Von D Shade + Light Eye Contour Palette (absolute FAVORITE) • Urban Decay Naked Basics Palette • Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette • Lorac Pro Palette • Lorac Pro 2
Eye Liner: Cover Girl Perfect Point Plus • Lorac Pro Liquid Liner
Mascara: Cover Girl The Super Sizer Mascara • Maybelline Volum' Express Colossal Mascara • L'Oreal Voluminous Superstar Mascara (a new favorite & so far I love it!)
Okay, and now for the good part.
I ♡ my Arbonne Perfecting Liquid Foundation. Obviously, as this post states, I use it every single day. It feels lightweight on the skin, not cakey or heavy at all, but has surprisingly great coverage and totally buildable. It has SPF 15, it is certified vegan, and has no harsh chemicals, scents, or mineral oils.
& you can get 35% by emailing email@example.com & mentioning this post.
aaaaand everyone who purchases the foundation is also entered to win a free primer! :-) so just email the address above mentioning makeup your mind and place your order! I hope you all take advantage of the discount because you will love the foundation and love the discount even more!
have a great week, guys
xo katie
Saturday, January 23, 2016
Your Best Winter Skin
This may seem a little silly but its probably the most important. In the winter my skin is dry, my eyes are dry, my throat.. e.v.e.r.y.t.h.i.n.g. And its all caused by the dry air. So putting moisture back in the air helps tremendously. The one I use is made by Vicks (like the vapor rub) but any humidifier will do. And if you don't have the money to invest, boil a pot of water with a bit of salt (or epsom salt) and hold your head over the steam for a while. You'll notice a huge difference.
2. An exfoliating scrub
I use this one from Arbonne. Not only does it exfoliate but it has super hydrating oils in it that leave your skin feeling super smooth. I use it to shave and its amazing. Read more about it here.
3. A good razor
In the past I've used disposable razors and yes they are convenient because they are much cheaper than buying blade refills, you can buy them in bulk, and you can just toss them when they get old. But I have never used a cheap razor without having that intense itchy, dry, razor burn feeling after. I eventually invested in a good razor, Gillette Venus Embrace, and it really changed the way I shave. The two strips above and below the blades are super moisturizing and its like applying a layer of lotion after you shave. Once you try a good razor with good blades that hydrates your skin at the same time, you'll never use a disposable again.
4. A body butter
Scents are more important to me than anything so which body butter you choose is up to you. I just prefer something that doesn't leave me feeling greasy, but, instead soaks into my skin and leaves long-lasting hydrating. Try Bliss Body Butter in Lemon + Sage or Philosophy Amazing Grace Whipped Body Creme for a fresher scent.
5. Lip Exfoliator
Don't forget your lips! It took me forever to hunt this bad boy (e.l.f. lip exfoliator) down because apparently they're pretty popular. When I finally snagged one at Target, I fell in love, and now I buy one whenever I see it because I use it a lot! Its shaped like a lipstick which makes for super easy application. It has real sugar in it which makes it taste super sweet (which is a huge bonus) and sloths off all the yucky dead skin while leaving your lips smooth and soft. Go buy one, right now.
Do you have any go-to products for the winter that you can't live without? Tell me!
xo, katie
Sunday, January 10, 2016
Best of Beauty - 2015
Its been a while since I've blogged and I was thinking it'd be good to sort of "catch up" on what I've
been using lately.. when I realized an entire year has gone by, lots of products came and went, and its a good time to share with you what I used and loved in 2015.
The products listed below are products I used consistently this year and loved. If you don't see a category, that's because I guess I'm still trying to find "the one" ;) -- click links to purchase or learn more
- Arbonne Deep Pore Acne Cleanser
- Arbonne Gentle Daily Moisturizer
- Clarisonic Mia 2
- Biore Charcoal Pore Minimizer
- Arbonne Perfecting Liquid Foundation
- Real Techniques Buffing Brush (sold in set)
- It Cosmetics (for Ulta) Airbrush Blurring Foundation Brush
- Gariner Skin Renew Anti Dark Circle Roller
- Neutrogena Shine Control Powder
- Anastasia Beverly Hills Contour Kit (note: just the regular pressed powder, not cream!)
- Becca x Jaclyn Hill Highlighter in Champagne Pop
- Naked Basics palette (an oldy but goody!)
- Lorac Pro Palette
- Lorac Pro Palette 2
- Maybelline Volum' Express Colossal Mascara
- Lorac Front of the Line Pro Liquid Liner
- Younique Moodtruck 3D Fiber Lashes -- (review here)
I'd love to elaborate on each and every one, but that tends to get wordy, but if you have any questions at all or want my wordy, elaborate opinion, please don't be afraid to ask I'll do a separate post dedicated to that product!
have a great year, guys. here's to hopefully some more posts in the future and some fun new ideas
xox, katie
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"One more year"
I feel like I haven't had a problem consuming alcohol since the ripe age of 18 (16 if you know me well enough), so although there is "one more year" left, I will probably still be going to Rowdy Raider when I'm 21. Outrageous.
I mean to update the twenty-year-old blog on April 12th, the actual date of the event, buuuuuut I failed to have time, so then the plan was to update it on Thursday, same story... So now I am between classes on a Tuesday, and have time to whip out a lil blogski.
A little nostalgia...
I remember sophomore year in high school like it was yesterday. Freshmen year feels like it was forty lives ago, but sophomore year was last week. It is so weird that I am a sophomore in college now. Annoyingly enough, this is the only picture I have on my mac of sophomore year. This was the winter formal, Snowball, a huge deal for Carlsbad. Here we have, "The Core" haha. My 4 best friends and I made up a name for ourselves because thats what all the cool kids in movies did. Later groups making fun of us soon developed, drum roll please for the other cool kid groups "hard core" and "soft core." haha. oh high school. I had originally wanted to track down pics of past bdays, but alas, i have none.
can we all pause for 5 seconds and recognize the thigh definition I'm representing? RIP...
In the transfer of valuables from Myspace to Facebook, from Dell to Mac, I seemed to have only wanted to keep memories from Junior and Senior year. I have tons more pictures of those eras.
Here we have a rare action shot of Cope's class, junior year. Please ignore the Hillary Duff bang phase I was going through.
Another tragic bang pic. This was summer... before junior year? I think. Whatever. Still have that shirt. Whatever.
It appears I have only 2 pictures of Junior year. Apparently I only wanted to remember Senior year. Which I would have to say was definitely my favorite year of high school. Being a big Senior in a small town with only one high school is like royalty. Especially if you were an athlete.
Prom with Jordith...
Going all out for Nerd Day, notice the helmet
Cheerleading Banquet with some of the BFFs
National Honors Society Passing the Torch blah blah blah, Andy made himself trip on stage to win a bet, best thing ever.
Take notice of my "kourtney kardashian" outfit, in which I thought it was necessary to wear leather-esque leggings with a plaid dress and studded belt. Soooo appropriate for this occasion... Clearly early signs as to my eventual position at Chrome...
Shaking ass at the Spring Coronation Pep Rally...
One of my first dates with Jake (clearly evident by the awkward new couple pose)... :) Brace yourself for the big shocker, WE ARE STILL TOGETHER :):):O :) i like him :O :) :) :>
A few of my favorite boys ever!!!!!!!!
Cheerleading memories. *Screaming bloody murder, "GO CAVEMEN" to hide the cuss words in the rap songs we danced to*
A little snap shot before we did the legendary CARNIVAL SHOOT!!!!
The senior dance I choreographed. Most bad ass senior dance ever. Often imitated, never equalled. I DONT EVEN FEEL CONCEITED SAYING THAT. IT'S JUST THE TRUTH.
A fun weekend trip to Lubbock. I actually didn't want to go to Tech when I was a senior. But then I applied and ku ku ka chu, here I am AND I LOVE IT. We were eating in the Olive Garden right here.
Enough of Memory Lane. Now I am extremely aware that I am in the hallway of holden hall with about 20 minutes to kill before my advertising writing class.


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Monday, June 1, 2009
Evil Things Review
So after seeing Johnny's posting about an independent horror flick called Evil Things, I decided to see if I could possibly check it out. I talked to Dominic Perez, the guy who wrote and directed the movie, and he said he would gladly send me a screener DVD to review for myself. I must say, he was really nice and he sent me the above package immediately. As Johnny said before, it's an ingenious packaging with a letter from the Department of Justice addressed to me and the "evidence" stamping on all the packaging. So, right off the bat, I was pretty pumped to watch the movie. Did it live up to my expectations? A quick summary first...
It's Miriam's 21st Birthday. As a birthday gift, Miriam's aunt Gail lends Miriam her beautiful country house for an entire weekend. Aunt Gail's country house is amazing. It's a four bedroom house surrounded by breathtaking mountains and miles and miles of woods. Miriam invites her college buddies Cassy, Mark, Tanya and Leo to join her at the country house for what looks to be the most amazing weekend ever. Of course they all jump at the chance to spend a free weekend in the country, in the middle of nowhere. Miriam's friends are totally in the mood for a big time party weekend. They're also anxious to escape the dark and gloomy concrete jungle known as Manhattan. Miriam, Cassy and Tanya bring the food. Mark brings the beer and Leo, the aspiring filmmaker, brings his new video camera. Leo hopes to produce a short movie by documenting every amazing moment of this weekend getaway. Unfortunately, what Leo ends up capturing on camera is not a weekend of peace and tranquility, but a nightmarish descent into pure terror.
If you're new to the site, here's an explanation of the criteria I have laid out.
Cinematography: Well, it's a handheld camera movie, so the cinematography can't be looked at the same way a traditionally shot movie is. However, it is an exceptionally well shot film. The set up scenes as the group heads towards the cabin are well done. The whole film is shot with a nice sense of dread to it, never choosing to be terribly bright, but not so dark that it's distracting. It definitely succeeds in looking like found footage. The most impressive aspect, however, is the fact that I didn't ever feel like the movie got too jittery or shaky. The camera moved and shook quite a bit during the movie, but not so much that it was distracting from the plot or scares. I have to hand it to Evil Things' style, so it earns a nice 3.5 out of 5 for Cinematography.
Execution: The idea of the found footage has been done before, but Evil Things does it better than most. The movie feels like a home movie with friends. It's a pretty standard "city folk in the middle of nowhere" style of story, but it adds a nice little element: you never get to see the stalkers. Not even an arm or a leg. You get to see the van of the stalkers, but never any bit of the antagonists themselves. In fact, I don't even know if there was only one or more than one, that's how hidden they were. The main characters were also likable and believable people. You want them to survive. Even when they argue with each other, you can't help but see some humanity in the people. For Execution, I give it 4 out of 5.
Sub-Genre Comparison: I have to compare it to two different types of films here: the suspenseful home invasion type of film and the found footage type of film. As a suspense thriller, the movie definitely succeeds and holds up. I would rate it better than The Strangers (which I liked) but not quite as good as Them (which I liked a lot). It definitely stacks up to films like Vacancy or What Lies Beneath or any other suspenseful movie recently. It stacks up there, now onto the found footage films. It's got some big shoes to fill in the wake of Quarantine and Cloverfield. However, it does a damn fine job of it. The suspense keeps up despite the handheld camera movement jarring the viewers around. It even holds up to the biggest hitter (and most original at the time): The Blair Witch Project. Because it's as good as (or better than) almost anything I can think to compare it to, it earns a deserved 4.5 out of 5 for Sub-Genre Comparison.
Production Value: The settings are pretty amazing. The cabin that the people go to is pretty expansive and beautiful. The movie looks very good, especially for the stripped down look it was going for. It choose to use very few special effects, instead relying on sounds and atmosphere to produce scares. There is absolutely no gore, blood, or violence shown throughout the entire film! It has an interesting part of the film where they find a tape of the person stalking them shot from his (or her) own video camera. Even that tape looks well thought out and showcases how talented the crew is. It should hold up in look for the future, especially with the acting. It definitely goes for the low budget look without sacrificing the quality, so I give it 4 out of 5 for Production Value.
Scares: The movie certainly can produce some tension. It easily creates scary scenes with very little shown on screen, which not always an easy thing to do. In the same vein of Blair Witch, it prefers sound effects and simple happenings to scare the viewers, knowing that the scariest things are often in your own imagination. It goes from making you think it's a human, to making it seem supernatural, to human again with simple atmosphere and strange noises. My only real problem with the movie lies in the fact that it sometimes felt a bit stagnant. It would set up a nice, tense scene, and then you would find out that it was nothing. It does manage to kick it up a notch for the last part of the movie, especially after the footage from the killer of the main characters is found. And even when it was lulling a bit, it was interesting to watch. It was up and down for a bit, but overall scarier than average. I give Evil Things a solid 4 out of 5 for Scares.
While it is not a perfect film by any means, it is an extremely solid low budget film. Overall, Evil Things earned an impressive 20 out of 25. I have the utmost confidence that Evil Things will be picked up for distribution. At least it should be if any studio has any sense. It's very tense, well done, and quite engaging. The story kept moving along and the actors, though unknown, gave very good performances. I hope to hear more from Dominic Perez in the future and would gladly see anything he does in the future (and he seems like a nice guy to boot). I hope you all get to enjoy this film like I did! I would love to see Evil Things on the big screen and hope to soon.
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Awesome that you got to see this and so glad you liked it!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 7, 2014 at 6:40 AM
Shittest movie ever seen!!! Ending barely made sense had alot of potential to be good but fucking failed. No wonder theres barely any sites that actually have this movie. WASTE OF TIME.ReplyDelete
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Tuesday, May 31, 2011
MUFE HD Invisible Cover Foundation Review
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This foundation didn't work for me.. But it honestly looks really nice on you.. I stay away from MAC foundations.. Currently enjoying my Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua.. Very light-weight but with good coverage and it stays put all day.. Perfect for the summer =)ReplyDelete
I do like this Foundation, but I tend to mix it with some moisturizer because it feels a bit heavy, but it does provide great coverage. Looks great!ReplyDelete
MAC Face and Body foundation is HD? :O It looks brilliant in pictures like you say.. I use the Mineralize SPF 15 by MAC and that looks good in pictures.. sometimes.. sometimes it looks hideous. But looks a little fake on me. That was my first foundation.. and I still dont know what to get.. You like Prolongwear more than this right?ReplyDelete
@Delyteful Speaks Thanks but I didn't like how this looked in real life. Does Vitalumiere provide better coverage than the MUFE?ReplyDelete
@Ev Interesting that you think this foundation is heavy, I thought it was super light!
@Ik MAC F&B is not marketed/labeled as HD but that is their HD formula. I do like Prolongwear a lot, but I like Studio Sculpt even better.
The vitalumiere aqua is light-medium coverage.. Its buildable to medium.. But it really is a nice foundation.. I have stubborn acne scars and I'm using it.. I just apply concealer where needed.. It doesn't feel heavy at all.. And gives ur face such a beautiful subtle glow..ReplyDelete
Will be reviewing it soon ;)
thanks will try both out this time I got to MAC! :)ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJune 14, 2011 at 4:34 PM
I agree.. there needs to be more coverage in true HD work. Either airbrushing or what I have used with HUGE success is the graftobian HD creme foundation. It covers, and something majical happens in the photos/camera. The face literally looks like smooth as glass.ReplyDelete


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Of course, there is a million and one.
But this one can make a change. not only in my life, but yours. And that of those you love. Do I sound like a Public Service Announcement yet? I may be. But do tune IN for this alert!
Parents, especially of those children with challenges, are fragile people .
Resilient. Resourceful, Relentless. YES!!
But Fragile.
We fully know that this is about the person of our child, not us. And many seek to stay firmly planted in the background.
Years of sleeplessness, consuming crisis, and vigilance take their toll.
Then someone, out of the blue, looks us in the eyes and ask "How are you?"
And they really see. The pain. The fear. The w-e-a-r-i-n-e-s-s
the months, years, decades with few oases. and so very many crying to us for water.
This song was a watershed for me. I listened. and cried . and listened again, when no one was around. and cried healing tears. then ordered her book like a runner grasping for Gatorade after a race. –
Dancing with Max, though her journey was different, helped to begin to heal, too.
Then there was the friend who helped me see God's refreshing with there. I just hadn't been reaching for the cup very often, and when I had it was in the manner of the angry, deprived person snatching what was meant to be freely given. She led me to Soul Keeping. She is watching over me, urging me to drink, the right amounts, the right time, the right way.
And I was reminded that it needs to be deliberate. And consistent.
May you find your Living Water and the true well, whatever your journey.


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Serving Suggestion
I found this pic on Cute Overload. I'm thinking this little dude would be some good cuisine.
I think some cuteness like this would make for a lovely dinner presentation at an ED clinic, no?
No way; that little dude is way too cute to eat. :)
Hi, my name is Pk.
I've had an ED for more years than I care to remember. I'm a 42 year old mother of 2. Wife, daughter, friend ...and in a severe relapse trying to pull out of the hole I've found myself in.
Found your blog through blog surfing not really looking at eating disordered related blogs. Happenstance.
You're right. ED Bites.
ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh that is totally not cutie!!! But I love that you posted that!!!
Hope you are well sweetie!!!
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With the Democratic and Republican primaries being hotly contested, the 2016 presidential race is gearing up to be the most pivotal election this country has had in generations. Kids, parents, and teachers will certainly be discussing this important topic through November. Children will also have many questions about the history of our country's elections, from George Washington in 1789 to Barack Obama in 2012. That's where Presidential Elections and Other Cool Facts can help.
No Question Left Unanswered:
*Who can run for president? *Who can vote? *What is the Electoral College? *What is a third-party candidate? *Which Republican president had a Democrat for his vice president? *Who was the only U.S. president to be elected for more than two terms? *Which candidates have won the popular vote but lost the election? *Why was President Truman laughing in 1948 when he read the Chicago Tribune headline that declared: "Dewey Defeats Truman"?
Start a Discussion Children Will Enjoy Having:
Perfect to spark classroom conversations and perk up students, this book brings history and social studies classes to life. Children will thoroughly enjoy learning all of the intrigue, trivia, and little-known facts about the important people, places, and events in the history of presidential elections in the United States.
About the Author:
Syl Sobel is an attorney who has worked on many well-known publications about the U.S. judiciary. He has also consulted on behalf of the U.S. government with judges from around the world, and has spoken about the judiciary at conferences and with visiting delegations. Mr. Sobel is the author of several children's books on U.S. government and history, including titles on the U.S. Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and presidential elections.
My Thoughts:
My little brother loves anything and everything history! He's been studying it and collecting books for the last few years. He has quite a collection! This will be his first election voting, and he has enjoyed researching information as much as he can. I knew this would be the perfect reference for him.
Presidential Elections and Other Cool Facts is a great fit for kids, teenagers, teachers and even adults looking for more information. If anyone has any questions about the presidents and how elections are run, this is a great guide. It is informative, but written in a way that is straight to the point and easy to understand. The pictures are a nice addition too! What I enjoyed the most is that it goes back throughout history, bringing a full circle understanding of how rules and regulations have been formed throughout the years. There are even fun facts!
With 48 pages and a personable writing style, this book is an easy, fun and educational read! Click on the photo below and zoom in to get a view of some of the pages!
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And though Helen Poon is giving serious thought to voting Conservative, her 12-year-old son, a proud cadet, has a very different view.
He came home from school one day urging her not to vote Conservative, Ms. Poon said.In several years, it will be interesting to see what happens to Canada's political landscape. The Liberal party must continue to reach out to sell our message to the new citizens of this country.


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My sweet little bug turned 7 months on December 29th and I cannot believe it! Everyone always told me when he was born to cherish every moment because it will fly by and he'll be walking before you know it. I listened to them but in my mind I thought how can this fly by? Well let me tell you, I've never experienced anything in life that has gone by so fast! I want my baby to slow down and stay a baby a little longer!
Parker, you are more and more fun everyday! This month you have...
Started eating rice cereal and some pureed green beans which you HATE! You spit, spat, gag and cry everytime mommy feeds you. She is wondering if you will ever learn to eat. She has a special chef coat (like they wear on the Food Network) that she wears so she won't wear the meal that you spit back out! :)
You sit up on your own, no support needed. You laugh, grin, squeal, scream and grunt. Your squeals and screams have reached their all time decibel level for sure! When sitting, you reach over like you want to start crawling, it's coming soon!! You are still very laid back and just go with the flow. Your favorite hobby is to bounce in your bouncer OR suck on your big toe! Mommy and daddy LOVED our first Christmas together as a family of three this year, it was so much fun! Parker, you are an amazing blessing and we can't imagine loving anything more! Happy 7 month birthday!!
My squealing 7 month old baby!
We had play group at our house and Parker got to play with his friends Jack and Blair. He showed them all his new toys from Christmas!
Parker and Jack hanging out.
The next day on the 30th, James turned 30 years old! He took it harder than I expected, he just kept saying how sad he was to leave his 20's behind! To make his day special, I invited our close friends to dinner that night and he had no idea! He thought it was going to be just the two of us and when we arrived, they were all there at the table! We had so much fun having an "adult" evening together,;we all got sitters for the babies! Happy 30th sweetie! You're just a spring chicken and you're still my hot hubby! :)
Our friends celebrating with us...
Brad and Heidi Hickman and Shane and Brie Brooks
Me and the birthday hunk!


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Before I start this haul, I just want to explain a couple of things. When I go shopping, I prefer to not spend a lot of money all at one time. So, that means the clothes I'm about to show you were purchased within the last month and a half; I usually only find one or two things that I want to buy per shopping trip. I don't know if showing you clothing items that I have collected over the past month and a half counts as a true haul, but I'm still really excited to show you my purchases. Well let's jump into shall we?!
This first item is a sheer cream tank top with a ruffle. It cost $19.80 and I bought it in a medium. I have been looking for something like this for a while now and I'm so glad that I found it. I wanted something simple that I could wear with a lot of different outfits, but not so simple that it is uninteresting. I plan on wearing this with black jeans and a colored cardigan or possibly even tucked into some shorts. I also like that this tank top can be worn very casually, but it can also be dressed up.
This next tank top is very similar to the first, but different enough for me to want to purchase it as well. It cost &11.50 and I bought it in a medium. The reason I bought this is because it is also very simple and I can see myself wearing this with a variety of different things (and of course, it's cute). This is the kind of tank top that I can see being a staple of my wardrobe. When I saw this, I pictured myself wearing it with colored shorts.
I love this next tank top. It's collared with a high low hem line and back lace detailing. I bought this in a large because I wanted it to hang more loosely. I tried on the medium, but it was a little too clingy for my taste so I decided to go a size up. I bought this tank for $11.50.
Here is a picture of the back lace detailing. So cute.
Since I live in Florida, I wear shorts and dresses pretty much year round, so I was excited to buy these. When I was in Forever21 I saw these shorts on a manikin and I just had to find them. They might look red in the picture, but they are actually coral and they also come with a cute braided brown belt. I like that they are high waisted, but not too high because I find that look can be really unflattering on me. I don't have a picture, but the zipper is in the back. I actually wore these shorts already and I wore them with a tucked in sheer white button down shirt from the Loft.
These shorts were $17.80 and I bought them in a large.
This dress caught my attention right away. I love florals and I love the new pleated trend. There's not much to say about it other than that it's super cute! It's pricier than I would have liked it to be, but I just loved how it looks and fits so I really couldn't pass it up. It cost $24.80 and I bought it in a small.
So here is my OOTD! My new dress from forever 21! I wore it with brown peep toe flats from Pac Sun and a brown briefcase looking bag from Urban Outfitters. The flats are from the brand Black Poppy and the bag is BDG. Both the bag and shoes were gifts from my sister, Jae!
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Thursday, October 14, 2010
Four Day Block
I just realized that December 8-11 will be blocked out with two (different) Einsturzende Neubauten shows and two Killing Joke shows. Weird year!
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Anatomy of Habit just launched a new Threadless Artist Shop with men's and women's t-shirts and hoodies in a variety of colors. We ...


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It's Okay, They Aren't Ponies -- They're Raptors.
People keep telling me it's wrong for a grown man to enjoy a cartoon about colorful pony friendship. Fine. How about colorful velociraptor friendship?
People keep telling me it's wrong for a grown man to enjoy a cartoon about colorful pony friendship. Fine. How about colorful velociraptor friendship?
What happens when you search YouTube for the word "Bronies", you ask? First you get a listing of videos about Bronies. Then something magical happens.
I don't want to be mean here—heck, remember how much fun I had at that one furry party?—but it's difficult to watch this edited footage of a My Little Pony convention concert by Nick Irvin and not be struck by how awkward it is.
You had to figure this wouldn't last. Though some publishers have been willing to strike agreements that allow fan projects to go forward, provided no one sells anything from them, many more don't have the time or the interest in maintaining and monitoring those relationships.
Gameloft released the My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic game last Thursday. I started playing last Wednesday. One week later I am king of the ponies. It's undisputed. Mostly undisputed. Level 40 is king, right?
Owlchemy Labs' game about transporting cute animals but secretly about smuggling illegal immigrants is now overtly about My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic. Cautious driving brohoof!
Let's get this out of the way first thing in the morning, before the rest of the herd tramples down Kotaku's tips email. During an interview with Geek a Week's Len Peralta, Valve head honcho and 854th richest man on the planet Gabe Newell admits that he is, as suspected, a fan of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic.


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Hello there!
I rarely teach thematic units that are being taught across all my grade levels, but in February I make an exception to discuss the numerous musical contributions and historical significances of African Americans in our country. Part of being committed to fostering a love of and understanding of music in my students means finding connections and deeper meanings in the music that I teach. Studying the history behind the African and African American influence in our country is so crucial to understanding the music of our culture today. I have always had a love of jazz and hip hop and have loved being able to share that personal interest of mine with my students.
While I would love to discuss the full history of African and African American history in our country with all my students every year, there is just not enough time! Instead, I have split the various time periods up and spread them across the grade levels I teach.
In my classes with my younger students, we sing spirituals, play African American singing games, listen and move to jazz music, and talk a bit about famous African Americans and why it is important to study Black History Month. We've had many great conversations about how the conditions of slaves led to the kinds of things they sung about. My favorite songs to sing with my little ones include "I'm On My Way" (a great echo song), "This Train" (a great call and response song), "The Telephone" (good for solo singing), "This Little Light of Mine" (great for comparing same and different phrases), "He's Got the Whole World In His Hands" (great for improvising new phrases), "All Night, All Day", "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" (also great for comparing same and different phrases), and "Follow the Drinking Gourd". Last fall I bought the story book version of "Follow the Drinking Gourd" by Jeanette Winter and used it for the first time when teaching this song to my 2nd graders this year. They loved it! I really like how the story and song are woven together in the book. In kindergarten and first grade I also present the book "The Jazz Fly" by Matthew Gollub which is also always a hit. This year, I'll also be bringing in my sax to present to the kids. I've already talked that up to them and they're pretty excited!
Some of my most favorite singing games I keep for February when we study Black History Month like "Little Johnny Brown" (always a hit!), "Oh, Green Fields, Roxie", "Head and Shoulders", and "Draw Me a Bucket of Water". I actually learned these during my Kodály levels when we studied Bessie Jones' Step it Down. After I teach the games to the kids, I like to play them the corresponding recording on Bessie's CD recording "Put Your Hand On Your Hip and Let Your Backbone Slip" so we can hear a different way of singing and compare it to how we sing it. They usually comment on how she sings much lower than we typically do and the little "scoops" and "slides" she utilizes when she sings.
In my older classes, we talk a lot more about the history behind why we celebrate Black History Month. We began lessons at the beginning of the month by compiling a list of famous African Americans, important events, and important "things." It was very interesting to have this discussion with my various 4th-6th grade classes, because no two discussions were the same. In some groups, students had a lot of background knowledge and we had a lot to talk about. In some other groups, students had some background knowledge and I presented a lot of material to them. This being my first year at my school, I wasn't quite sure what background knowledge kids would have so the various discussions were very eye opening to me as to what the classroom teachers teach and in what grades.
In my older classes, we sing spirituals and discuss their importance along with studying the blues lyric form, 12-bar blues, and jazz. In fourth grade, we began our blues lessons by singing and identifying the aab lyric form of the song "Good Morning, Blues" and then writing some new verses as a group. It was a lot of fun to hear what they came up with! Last week due to snow and the cold, I didn't see any of my fourth graders, but in this coming week they'll be working to write their own blues lyrics in small groups using the aab form and then performing their songs for the class.
My fifth grade classes have also been studying the blues by identifying the aab lyric form and writing new verses as a class, but I didn't have them work in small groups, because I wanted to go on to study the 12 bar blues. I only saw one group of my fifth graders last week since we only had one day of school, so we discussed how Roman Numerals identify the chords (rather than using solfa) and then they identified which chords they heard while I played the 12 bar blues on piano. Following that, we took it to the barred instruments and they played the form there.
In sixth grade, we're doing an overview of Music in America from the 1800s to present day. They started with spirituals, then we discussed ragtime, then the blues, and over the next few weeks we'll do some lessons on the 12 bar blues, and playing some jazzy pieces on recorder including a lesson on mixed meter with Dave Brubeck's "Take Five."
This is definitely my favorite unit of the year to teach! I could go on and on! Do you do anything special to celebrate African American music during the year with your students?
(Credits: Thanks to Graphics from the Pond for the border graphic!)