Give lips new depth

I'm a BzzAgent.  I received samples of COVERGIRL blastflipstick to try out and give my opinion.  I received 3 of the 13 blastflipsticks shades; stunner (red & gold), minx (brown & copper) and vixen (dark mauve & pink).  Over the course of the campaign so far, I've used all three.  Although all three are quite awesome, I've become quite fond of stunner.   That could be because its Christmas time and I've worn various shades of red which it really goes well with or maybe red lipstick is just my new color.  I thought these were going to be just another lip fad but I truly think these may prove to be a product I could use for some time.  They blend well, aren't overpowering and are somewhat long lasting. 

So what are blastflipsticks.  Well they are 2 lipsticks in 1. You can flip your look with these double-ended lipstick duos. Each stick has a creamy shade on one side and a shimmer shade on the other, it's two wearable, blendable, lipcolors in one. 

I tried using one color at a time but I find they look the best when you blend them.  The shimmer shade really tones down the creamy shade and the creamy shade keeps you from looking like a clubber...unless you like that look then by all means shimmer away.  I do not normally wear dark lip colors so having the ability to tone them down all in one small stick is quite appealing.  I've mainly worn them for parties but I also did a few regular days with them.  I found that the color doesn't really fade which is profoundly appealing.  Its not considered "long lasting" or "color stay" but its better than most other lip colors.  I didn't reapply after Christmas dinner and in pictures you couldn't tell.  My favorite way to wear them thus far is put a coat of the shimmer on the inner areas of my lips and then go over the outter area with the creamy shade.  Then rub your lips together.  It looks fabulous.  It gives your look a new depth that is hard to achieve without complementing colors.  And since these complementing colors come all in one it makes it that much easier. 

They are a little pricey for lipstick, in my opinion, running around $7.99 a set.  But when you think about it being two colors with a myriad of possibilities it is much easier to justify the purchase.  Well, having a coupon doesn't hurt either.  Regardless it is worth the asking price as these are unique complementing colors that give your lips a new depth. 

I personally recommend giving these a try.  I do not think you will be disappointed.  

Why am I awake!?!

So as I sit here at 2AM trying to fall asleep I cannot.  Today was my company Christmas party and while my coworkers still think I'm an angel, I fear my husband my think I'm evil.  Not because I did anything wrong per say but I did get a lil um drunk and may not have been very kind.  I didn't plan on getting so far gone but alas I drank WAY to many dirty martins and well I don't think that was a good idea.  Maybe I just needed to let loose but I never do that.  I had at least 8.... Little me had 8 drinks....that should not happen!!! I remember most everything...which I think is worse than no memory....because I remember being mean for no reason.  I also remember being very upset about the tragedy in Connecticut.  I do not know anyone there but it just about killed me to read what happened.....making me want to forget this world even more by drowning myself in alcohol....not a very noble thing but the more I drank, the less I thought about the horrors of the world we live in....and how scared I am to want to bring children into it.

That is so out of character for me.  I think my conscience woke me up just to make me feel bad.  I know I fell asleep around 11:30 and popped up at 1:30 like it was time to get up and go....uh yea not so much. I thought I might be able to fall back asleep but I couldn't.  My brain keeps running through tonight's events.  I won on the slot machine...woohoo!  I left with out telling my coworkers bye...bad bad bad.  I was a jerk in the car....no idea why.....just raging bitch.  But my dear husband still forced me to get out of the car and get dinner because he was hungry.  I think I was nice to the waitress as I ordered a beer...(wtf was I thinking) and quesadillas.  I paid...probably because I felt bad for the raging B in the car moment.  My husband still got me a coke....still spoke to me....and put up with my loud yabbering and just laughed.

We got home and he still wanted to talk to me....I deserved the silent treatment but no he continued  being awesome.  Oye vey, make me feel worse.  My tummy hurts a bit, maybe that's why I'm awake. Or maybe I had to vent about alcohol....it's the debil! Or maybe it's a combination of both...plus I decided to read more on the tragedy in Connecticut....which will probably give me nightmares....

So here I am sitting on the kitchen floor so as not to wake up my sweet hubs, with my cat irritating me because she is happy I am awake...now what....I should try to sleep but I am not tired....I can't take a sleeping pill, I'll never wake up in the AM but I need rest to be functional tomorrow....what to do what to do.  I guess I'll signs off and hope exhaustion overtakes me.

BIC Mark-It Permanent Markers

I received these for free from Smiley360.  There is quite an assortment of colors and they are very rich colors.   I've done a few projects with them so far and they work nice for the most part.  They work best on paper type textures but they work on smooth and glass as well.  We made Christmas ornaments and they came out ok but not great.  The colors don't look as vibrant.  I think they would look better on a solid white surface, like a light bulb.

We decorated some white wood and that looked nice but I don't have pictures of those.  When I get them I will post some of those pics.  I think these are great products.  They are fun and come in a great assortment of colors.  The only other issue I have is when you start or end an area of the drawing...no matter how skilled/quick you are it leaves a dark dot.  You know like when you pause with any pen  but it isn't that noticeable and its somewhat fixable after it dries.

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What happened to common decency?

I swear I sound like an old lady sometimes but I have my morals and I wonder why some parents aren't passing the same morals down to their little girls.  I do not have children yet but I would like to think my little girl/boy would have a good set of morals and understand the term common decency. 

I went to dinner Saturday night with my husband.  As we were pulling up to the restaurant he jokingly said "OMG look at all the 'hookers'!"  Thinking he was making fun of some random women hanging out in the front.  I replied "No babe, those girls are going to homecoming".  When we got a little closer he could see how young they were.  Now we are not THAT old but there is definitely a massive difference between what I consider appropriate for a High School homecoming and what these girls' parents think.  These girls were 16/17 years old and seriously looked like they were waiting to pick up a John on the highway.  Almost every one of them was wearing a sequined mini-dress, that was either strapless or had teeny tiny straps with cleavage peaking out, oh an don't forget the glittery/clear 5-7 inch heels.  I am not exaggerating!!!

One girl I saw was beautiful.  She had very long light brown hair with subtle curls/waves.  She was so cute and then I looked at her outfit and *tsk tsk*.  It was a gold sequin mini-dress the came just below the butt, it was strapless with a sweetheart neck showing some cleavage and it was SUPER tight, which she could pull off because she was 90lbs but still.  Not to mention the glittered 5" heels that she couldn't walk in.  So all in all I think it was maybe a yard of fabric...I might be being generous.  My point is she was so pretty a garbage bag would have looked fab on her but her outfit made her look cheap.  The proudest moment I saw was when her date covered her up with his jacket, good boy!

I'm no fashion guru but there are ways to look "sexy-classy" not that a High School girl should be going for sexy but whatever.  If you are going to wear a flashy dress, tone down the shoes.  Go for a lower heel that isn't as bling bling, since the dress is already bling bling enough.  If you want a short dress to show off the legs than cover up the top a bit.  Pick a looser fit, have some sleeves, cover up that cleavage!  If you want to show more arm/chest, pick a longer dress (not to the floor but at least mid thigh) and maybe not have a dress that is painted on, as in not as tight.  If you want SUPER tight to show off the curves make it a little longer and cover the top.  Trust me people will still notice the ta-ta's even if they are covered in a tight dress.  In all scenarios do NOT wear a 5" heel unless you know how to walk in them!  You look like a baby giraffe learning how to walk, its not attractive. If you want to be a big girl and wear super heels practice walking in them BEFORE the dance.  And if you must dress like the youngins I saw this weekend wear a cardigan to dinner! 

Come on girls, make the guys work for it.  Dressing like that makes you look easy!  Maybe that's what they were going for, the "hey I give it up" look.  What made me cringe even more was I found out the dance they were going to was a CHRISTIAN High School!!!  I went to a Catholic High School and they wouldn't have let me in the door looking like that (good Lord I sound like my mother).  We had to look respectable otherwise we weren't getting in the dance!  I know if my butt was on the verge of hanging out my dress, the ladies at the door would have called my momma to come get me...just saying.  Not that my momma would have let me out in public looking like that...she wouldn't have bought me the dress in the first place and like hell would she have put my in 5" stilettos...much less let me leave the house with out something on my shoulders!!! 

There was just so many things wrong with what I saw.  These young, beautiful girls looked so cheap and trashy.  I know our society glamorizes sex/sexy/slutty but its the parents job to say no...you are too young...when you are 20 something you can dress like a hooker but not while I'm in charge.  Like I said, no need to look like a nun but come on!  Parents step up to the plate and be PARENTS!  Tell your kids no because this is your one chance to mold them into respectable adults.  Being their friend will get you NO WHERE.  It will get you a 16 & pregnant, high school drop out that struggles through college with a baby...IF she even goes to college.  Or something even worse...you know what kind of MESSED up people will be ogling your baby girl.  If the prepubescent boys are getting a hard on, imagine the dirty, sick older men that are imagining doing God knows what to her.  You have ONE job as a parent...do your job!  Teach them right at a young age and they will grow into a proper adult.  If they still choose the wrong path at least you know you did what you were supposed to do as a parent.  If you don't try and they eff up royally you have no one to blame but yourself and it will affect the relationship you have with them as they get older.  They will not respect you for being their friend but they will forever cherish you for setting them on the right path. 

And I know I don't understand it all because I do not have kids yet but I have morals and expectations and I do not want my future daughter(s) or son(s) to live with regrets because of poor decisions on my part.  

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SLEEP NUMBER® m9 Bed

Today I visited my local Sleep Number store.  I was greeted promptly by sales personnel and given a wonderful look into the world of sleep number beds.  I found out my sleep number is a 35 which apparently isn't uncommon.  First I was showed the c5 in the classic series.  It was pretty basic but quite comfortable.    I was showed my pressure points at 100 and at my sleep number (35).  It was eye opening to see how much pressure was relieved by changing the firmness of the mattress. 

Next he showed me the p5 in the performance series.  It felt more like the mattress I currently have because of the pillow top layer.  Once we put the bed to my sleep number he showed me the way the feet and head areas raised.  I could immediately feel the tension release in my lower back even more.  He showed me the memory setting in case you have a favorite setting it will remember it.  I liked the feel of my usual bed with the perfect firmness and the ability to elevate my feet and head at will. 

Finally I was shown the m9 in the Memory Foam Series.  This is by far my favorite.  I like memory foam anyway but adding the ability to adjust the firmness with the dual air system made it that much better.  He also put it something called zero G.  It made you feel close to weightlessness.  It was an odd sensation but I think I could learn to like it.  It also has a cooling feature which was really neat because I am hot when I sleep.  I played around with settings for a while, lifting the legs and head areas until it was most comfortable. 

Honestly I think I would really enjoy having a sleep number bed to sleep on every night.  My only complaint is the upfront cost is so high.  I know they offer financing which will help.  These are two to three times higher than other mattresses but they come with a 20 year warranty which is significantly longer than a regular mattress.  So the cost is balanced out by not having to buy another bed as often.

I am a member of Smiley360 and receive products and services for free to try them out and give my opinion to you.   

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Glade Expressions Collection

Being a BzzAgent has introduced me to many new products I may not have tried otherwise.  I love Glade products but they are sometimes pricer than store brands so I am less likely to just try them without a coupon.  I am so glad I was able to try the new fragrance mist and oil diffuser from this collection.  The Cotton & Italian Mandarin Mist smells delicious.  It doesn't have that artificial smell many room mists have.  My only complaint is it doesn't last as long as I'd like it to.  The Lavender & Juniper BerryOil Diffuser keeps my living room smelling fresh and welcoming.  It smells quite delicious also but I think I prefer the Cotton & Italian Mandarin so next time I may try that out in the oil since it lasts longer.  Having dogs & cats I need home refreshers to keep that animal smell that sometimes creeps in at bay.  And honestly these products have won me over.  The fragarence mist also helps with the food smell after I finish cooking.  Not that my food smells bad but you don't need to be smelling Monday's dinner until Thursday.  Plus the longer the smell lingers the more likely it is to get in clothes and other fabrics so I always like to spray some room refresher to help it move along.  So give them a try and see what you think. 

I'm a BzzAgent.  I received coupons to get the above mentioned products for free to test them out and give my honest opinion of them.   I also receive free coupons to share with friends/family to help spread the Bzz.