You know how I’m always telling you to go outside your comfort zone because it’s just makeup? Well, guess what I did today?!
I wanted my eye look to match the LipSense color I created…so grabbed Red and Onyx. That might not sound too crazy but c’mon —STRAIGHT RED? And I have to be careful with Onyx because it tends to get away from me easily.
Truth be told, I had to “phone a friend” because it just wasn’t turning out and I needed her advice before I ruined the whole thing. Turns out I had mostly known what to do but had just been unsure. But! She added some cool bits and had some helpful tips I’ll pass on to you (stay tuned). And I felt better about the look when I was done. Plus we got to catch up for 15 minutes while we finished the look!
I knew it looked better but I still wasn’t sure I truly liked it. She assured me it looked great and it was just a new look for me so I wasn’t used to it yet. (And that’s what I always tell my clients!)
In the end, it did grow on me. And the pictures turned out great. And I will keep practicing…
I made an ostrich egg for my son-in-law. He retired from the United States Marine Corps last year. I had so many issues with this project and want to thank one of my egg peeps, Mark Malachowski, for all his help! We were able to travel this weekend so I could gift him with it. It was, by far, the most challenging Pysanky I’ve ever done.
Today’s look was super simple—one shadow on my eyes (but it looks like two, right?) and I could have used it as blush, too, but I wasn’t paying attention. And I don’t always love Solar Flare Gloss but today it was perfection.
Anna and I had gone to the store for ice cream last night after the band concert and saw they had some liquor on clearance. I bought three bottles—two of which were just to try (because they were so cheap) but one vodka that we were sure we’d like. Well…after trying it…we decided we needed to go back for more. Or, rather, the rest. So this was our cart tonight.
So what vodka is it? Smirnoff Red, White & Berry! It mixes great with pop and it will be amazing in Jello shots!
We thought we were missing pieces after our first edge-piece sort so sorted again. And then again when we only found one additional piece. And a third time just because we couldn’t believe it. We talked about not even doing it, but it really was a fun and somewhat easy puzzle so we continued.
And this is what we ended up with. I didn’t even count the missing pieces because it was so crazy. Not just a piece. Not just an edge. But a ton of random pieces!! Sooo disappointing!
Needless to say it got a 1-star review.
There’s a first time for everything.I’m guessing herein lies the issue: China.
Typically this would be in person but Zoom is still the way of life for a lot of events. So we were all on the stage in the Cafe watching while the kids played in front of the judges on a huge screen!
Grandma and grandpa and the Chang-Yens were able to be there so Owen was excited about that!
Stealing a friend’s photo of the entire band because I wasn’t patient enough to wait for everyone to get out of my way.
I did not want to go outside. It was gray and windy and 25° and my feet hurt. But I made an effort. Not my best day but better than staying on the couch.
I keep wondering “Was I this slow way back when?” Because of course I can only remember the good times from when I was thin and speedy.
So I’m just telling myself I’m happy I’m out moving.
TODAY’S LESSON: Don’t be afraid to try new things with makeup because it’s just makeup. If you fail, just wash it off and try again.
Lesson 2? Yes, orange really will cover dark circles because – think back to elementary school art – orange is opposite purple on the color wheel. 🧡💜
And, today’s third lesson? You need to better match the orange to your skin tone. 😂 It was a little too deep for me and my eyes ended up looking a bit too yellow. But they weren’t purple! 😂🤷🏻♀️
Week 1 check in — down 5.4# and 4% of my goal completed. #170by50
I’m not gonna lie, I’m a bit disappointed. Usually the first week checks in at about 9-12. I could have walked more but I think 3 out of 7 days for my first week is pretty good.
“Breakfast” was H2OJ and lunch is garlic cheese curds and garlic kielbasa with spicy dill pickle almonds. Which turned out to be too much—I’m full after half!
Don’t worry, I won’t be doing a full check-in every day. Today was just weigh-in day!
She (he? It?) let me know we’ve done 42 cycles during the past month. I’ve never known how many loads of laundry we do a month until now. I would have guessed fewer to be honest.
I knew the day I finally blogged about all of the Maggie stuff would be hard. I knew I’d be a bawling hot mess. Which is why I didn’t do it until today, March 3, nine days afterwards.
This is completely embarrassing to post because it shows my failure. And the before pictures are awful. 🤮 But I’m hoping that my journey might help inspire some of you here as well so…
I was soooo proud of myself back in 2015-2016 when I lost 141#! I was on top of the world! 🌎
I was finally thin for the first time in my life. I swore I would keep the weight off because it had been technically easy to lose and the process was easy enough to maintain.
Until it wasn’t.
A few pounds here, a few pounds there. It’s okay, I told myself, I’ve still lost 130#! Then 120. Then 100# is still amazing! 🤦🏻♀️ The saying is true—you can’t gain 20 if you don’t gain 10.
But it continued. A PCS (military move), no friends, a new lifestyle, excuses, no exercise (I missed my most awesome walking trail through the woods). But I was still able to wear the clothes I had (I had kept a single size above my lowest weight).
But then we had friends! YAY FRIENDS! And we were always having dinners and parties and cookouts and drinking and all the things.
🦠And then COVID. And we drank even more than we used to. And didn’t exercise. And ate even more. I tried halfheartedly a few times and would lose 10-15 but would then immediately gain it back.
But about a week ago I decided it was time to get serious. My acid reflux is back with a vengeance (I totally forgot I used to have that), I’ve had to obviously buy fat clothes again, I’m winded by the easiest things, I have arthritis in my knee, and my skin feels tight all over because too much fat is stuffed in there. 🐖
I think my body knew I needed a serious reset as I got struck with a stomach bug that kind of jump started my new (old) lifestyle. I haven’t really been hungry in a week so I’m enjoying it while it lasts. And I’ve started walking again (which I posted in here the other day). 🚶🏻♀️
🎯My goal is to lose EVERYTHING again by the time I’m 50… which gives me 19 months. And I’m posting publicly so I will have major accountability. And to ask y’all for support, whether it’s via your thoughts, your keyboard, or in person. This is much harder this time around but I know I can do it. I HAVE TO DO IT.
I was just thinking that I was ready for a haircut when I saw on Facebook that my stylist had moved salons—and was now at a salon like four minutes from my house! Woohoo!
Thankfully I was feeling a lot better because I got a call from the nurse’s office saying Owen had a bad stomachache.
UGHHHHH.
He has no other symptoms (thankfully no vomit or diarrhea) so I’m honestly curious if he’s sick or not. Kids are hard—they haven’t had enough experience to know what they can suck it up and work through or if they’re really sick. I did try to suss out if there was anything going on at school that he might be trying to avoid and he assumed me there wasn’t. So… He’s home. And I’m back in bed resting.
