Lipgloss : Deal or Dud?

I love lipgloss! I am always purchasing different brands always in search of the perfect lip gloss that is not only tasty, (because let's face it people, at least a little always ends up in your mouth) but that will also stay on. In the never ending quest for the perfect lip gloss I was lured in by the new L'Oreal commercial that told me that if I would wear their newest lip gloss it would stay on for 6 hours. 6 HOURS!!!! If this product can do what it says it can, it will revolutionize lip gloss as we know it.

So armed with my $3 off coupon I head into the store to make the big purchase. I got Dolche de Leche. At exactly 2:30 I put the lip gloss on. By dinner at 7, it was long gone.

My review: This product was slightly pricey without a coupon. Expect to pay almost $10. This lip gloss did last longer than any other lip gloss I have tried. However, it did not last the full 6 hours that I was promised. Mine lasted about 2 1/2 hours. Maybe you are supposed to put it on and not drink, eat or speak? I did enjoy the color though!

Overall I would say this product is a DUD because it did not last the entire 6 hours.

My runner-up fave. lip gloss is from Victoria's Secret. It lasts for about an hour, and is tasty too!

Feline Biggest Looser Continues!

This just in! Even with a day of cheating on his diet, Punkin is down to 20 pounds! I think he would have lost a little more had he not stolen treats at my mom's house. You see, she keeps the treats on top of the washer-dryer and he thought he would be sneaky and jump up and have one. Instead, the lid was up, on the washer and he clumsily landed in the washer with the bag of treats and enjoyed many treats. He was one happy cat.

Fun and Busy!

Today was just about perfect! It began by me actually waking up on time to make it to church. :) Going to Sunday School and BIG church, then heading over to my Grandmother's house to enjoy her pool for the afternoon. After 3 hours at the pool I came home to let the puppies out, ( I am dog sitting for my mom) and then off to the gym. I am having Turkey spaghetti with mushrooms and onions for dinner. Tonight I think I may even going to tackle the weeds in the flowerbed, and mow the backyard. Call me crazy, but I actually love this extremely hot 105 degree weather!

Sunscreen Question

I need help from all the water and sun lovers. I am going to purchase more sunscreen for my trip but can't decide how much to buy and what SPF to get. I am guessing 5 bottles of the spray kind of sunscreen. I don't want to run out and can always take the left overs home. Maybe a SPF 15. Or should I go SPF 30? Hmmmm... so many decisions. Opinions please!

Countdown to St. Thomas!

One week and counting until I am basking in the sun on the beautiful Virgin Island of St. Thomas! I am getting so excited that this typically last minute packer, has already started! I already have my floatie, Crocs, bug spray, swim suites and sunscreen. Any other beach necessities I might need?

Growing Up Is Hard To Do

I would say that I am an official adult. I own my own home, I have been teaching for 6 years, and have a dog and cat that depend on me for food, water and shelter. There have been many "hardships" and growing pains that I have experienced in my short time as an official adult. For example, It was hard learning that I actually had to go to bed early so that I could be an effective teacher. It was also hard moving from Dallas to Fort Worth. Another challenge was building my home and learning how to handle the stress of obtaining a mortgage all by myself.



Of all those trials, the hardest to date has been the loss of one of my best friends from college. He died on Wednesday, and today was his funeral. Brian was an incredible friend. He was so easy going and laid back. There are so many great memories that involve him and my other best friends from school, Terry and Lindsey. We were the little group that was always together. We had so many memories and stories to share as we were driving to the funeral. It really makes me cherish my friends even more now that I have experienced the pain of loosing one.

I love my friends!

I am so blessed to have such fabulous friends! I am surrounded by people who love and care for me at work, church and other areas of my life. I realize that many people do not have the network of Christian friends to lift them up when they are down, or pray for them when they need prayer. I am lucky enough to have amazing Christian friends in all areas of my life. Tonight, some friends from church went out to dinner to celebrate Sara's birthday. Here are a few of our fun pictures!

The girls celebrating Sara's birthday!
Michelle, Me and Audra

The birthday girl and me!