Well I graduate next week in about 9 days. I have never had so many mixed emotions about any single event like I have graduating. Some days I am really exuberant and happy. Some days I am really proud of myself and weepy that I actually did it (which I really didn't think I would). Some days I am sad and never want school to end. Some days I am all three of these and in the same car ride I will be giddy and happy then turn to gloomy and sad haha. I am really going to miss school. I love my teachers, I love all the crazy people I met in the past five years, I love the campus. And I hate people who are negative about UMES...If you don't like it transfer, if you don't go there then you have no reason to hate it!!!
So a few days ago I told you that I was going to switch to olive oil and forgo all of my face washes, lotions, and EVERYTHING. Well I have. I haven't touched any face wash, face scrub, astringent, or moisturizer, I even gave up foundation and just used concealer. My face is looking 100 percent better. I can't believe slathering oil on my face has cleared up my oily skin but it did, and it made my dry skin moister. Skin really does change. When I was 12 I started using Oxyclean. I swore by that for atleast 5 years and then all of a sudden it stopped working. Then I switched to Cetaphil which was amazing up until here recently. I guess my face has gone through another transition. Plus, I actually look forward to washing my face with olive oil. It is actually kind of fun haha.
Lastly, I ordered my wedding dress yesterday! So here is the story. Last monday when I went and tried on wedding dresses I fell in love with this one dress. I didn't decide on it right away because there was a dress coming in that I still wanted to try on (they showed it to me in the catalogue). So yesterday they gave me a buzz that it came in and I tried it on and the catalogue dress looked AWESOME. But I still really really loved my original dress so that is the one I went with. I feel so bridal in the one I ordered, its modern, yet traditional. I just can't describe it without giving it away!
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Thursday, December 2, 2010
olive oil
my skin has been so wacky lately and financially I just can't afford to buy product after product. So I have been seeking things in my house to clear up my skin, and help with my wrinkles (being in your 20's is such a bitch). Anyhow few months ago I started using honey and raw sugar on my face as a scrub. My face looked very luminous and i loved the results. Then I stopped doing that and all but forgot about it.
I read some blog about all of the positive attributes of olive oil for the face and it kind of clicked. For thousands of years people used olive oil for cleansing, and all of the really nice expensive face care products have olive oil in them so why not try it. So I will update you in a few weeks about how that is going. On a side note some girl on the blog shared her skin care daily routine and I nearly fell out after I read all this crap she does. Who on earth has time for all this?
Morning:
- wash with Cetaphil Anti-bacterial Soap
- Gently exfoliate with a synthetic (soft-bristle) facial brush from Walmart
- Rinse with cool water
- Moisturize with Kiss My Face Vitamin A&E lotion
Night:
- Apply extra virgin olive oil to face to melt away make up
- Wash with Cetaphil Anti-bacterial Soap
- Gently exfoliate with a synthetic (soft-bristle) facial brush from Walmart
- Rinse with cool water
- Gently exfoliate with baking soda, then rinse
- Apply ACV & water (1:1) to face, let dry 10 minutes then rinse with cool water
- Apply DDF 10% Glycolic Toner
- Spot treat with tea tree oil diluted with water (only do this occasionally on spots that won't go away)
- Moisturize with Kiss My Face Vitamin A&E lotion
Daily....
- 3000 mg's of B5
- 2 tbps of organic flax seed oil
- mulit-vitamin
- ortho-tricyclin
- bare minerals make up
- 8-10 glasses of water
- 5 cups of de-caf green tea
In all honesty I do almost all of this but it looks like alot when written down :P
I read some blog about all of the positive attributes of olive oil for the face and it kind of clicked. For thousands of years people used olive oil for cleansing, and all of the really nice expensive face care products have olive oil in them so why not try it. So I will update you in a few weeks about how that is going. On a side note some girl on the blog shared her skin care daily routine and I nearly fell out after I read all this crap she does. Who on earth has time for all this?
Morning:
- wash with Cetaphil Anti-bacterial Soap
- Gently exfoliate with a synthetic (soft-bristle) facial brush from Walmart
- Rinse with cool water
- Moisturize with Kiss My Face Vitamin A&E lotion
Night:
- Apply extra virgin olive oil to face to melt away make up
- Wash with Cetaphil Anti-bacterial Soap
- Gently exfoliate with a synthetic (soft-bristle) facial brush from Walmart
- Rinse with cool water
- Gently exfoliate with baking soda, then rinse
- Apply ACV & water (1:1) to face, let dry 10 minutes then rinse with cool water
- Apply DDF 10% Glycolic Toner
- Spot treat with tea tree oil diluted with water (only do this occasionally on spots that won't go away)
- Moisturize with Kiss My Face Vitamin A&E lotion
Daily....
- 3000 mg's of B5
- 2 tbps of organic flax seed oil
- mulit-vitamin
- ortho-tricyclin
- bare minerals make up
- 8-10 glasses of water
- 5 cups of de-caf green tea
In all honesty I do almost all of this but it looks like alot when written down :P
dresses part 2
On Monday Jess and I went to try on dresses and we found my dress, the bridesmaid dresses, and the flower girl dress. They all match PERFECTLY. I still have one more bridal gown I want to try on just because I really like it in the catalogue, but if that doesn't work than I am buying the one I fell in love with Monday. So it was that easy....I can't believe how easy wedding planning is. If I knew it was this easy I would have had a shorter engagement haha.
So I know what your thinking...you want some details right?
Well my dress is still a secret. But the bridesmaid dresses, well they are a seacret too :] Come to the wedding and you will find out!!!!
So I know what your thinking...you want some details right?
Well my dress is still a secret. But the bridesmaid dresses, well they are a seacret too :] Come to the wedding and you will find out!!!!
Sunday, November 28, 2010
yes i was bored enough to do this...
A - AVAILABLE: no
B - BIRTHDAY: jan 28
C - CRUSHING ON: alex...i mean we are getting married...haha
D - DRINK YOU LAST HAD: water
E - EASIEST PERSON TO TALK TO: alex
F - FAVORITE SONG: i have alot. perfect day on legally blonde soundtrack always puts me in a good mood
G - GUMMY BEARS OR WORMS: gummy worms
I - IN LOVE WITH: alex
J - JUGGLE: never been, never will go. too many shots required
K - KILLED SOMEONE: no
L - LONGEST CAR RIDE: i think georgia
M- MILKSHAKE FLAVOR: don't really like milkshakes
N - NUMBER OF SIBLINGS: 1
O - ONE WISH: umm to graduate :]
P - PERSON YOU CALLED LAST: alex
R- REASON TO SMILE: im graduating soon :D
S - SONG YOU LAST HEARD: no idea
T - TIME YOU WOKE UP: 9
U - UNDERWEAR COLOR: pink
V - VEGETABLE(S): tomatoes
W - WORST HABIT: biting my nails
X - X-RAYS YOU'VE HAD: alot
Y - YOYOS ARE: practically non existent these days haha
Z - ZODIAC SIGN: aquarious
Random Questions About You
Spell your name without vowels: jm lxndr
Your favorite number: 13
Colors You wear: i wear a ton of black
Least favorite color?: brown
What are you listening to?: dryer
Are you happy with your life right now?: yes!!!!!!!!!!!!
What is your favorite class in school?: always has been art. although im not currently in in
Who is your best friend?: Jessica, Nicole, Wilson, Gabi, and Jackie
When do you start back at school/college?: tomorrow. and then i only have 2 weeks left for the rest of my LIFE!
Are you outgoing?: not really
Favorite pair of shoes?: red betsey johnson stilletos that i have never worn
Can you dance?: not really but i will
Can you tie a cherry stem with your mouth?: uh no
Can you whistle?: yup
Write with both hands?: nope
Cross your eyes?: yea
Walk with your toes curled?: i can..
THE DO'S
Do you believe there is life on other planets?: no
Do you believe in miracles?: yes
Do you believe in magic?: yes
Do you believe in Satan?: yes
Do you believe in Santa?: yes :]
Do you know how to swim?: enough
Do you like roller coasters?: no
Do you think you could handle the stuff they eat on those reality shows?: yes. i will eat anything once
THE HAVES
Have you ever been on a plane?: yes
Have you ever asked someone out?: ahem...alex haha
Have you ever been asked out by someone?: yes
Have you ever been to the ocean?: yep
Have you ever painted your nails?: yea
THE WHATS
What is the temperature outside?: 50's
What radio station do you listen to?: sirius radio i listen to top 40, classics from 50's & 60's and classical and jazz
What was the last restaurant you ate at?: i can't remember
What was the last thing you bought?: a leather coat
What was the last thing on TV you watched?: American Pickers. my favorite show!
THE WHOS
Who was the last person you IM'd?: no idea
Who was the last person you took a picture of: myself probably
Who was the last person you said I love you to?: alex
CRYING SECTION :/
Ever really cried your heart out?: yep
Ever cried yourself to sleep?: yep
Ever cried on your friend's shoulder?: yea
Ever cried over the opposite sex? too much wasted crying on the opposite sex haha
Do you cry when you get an injury?: if alex is there yes. i want extra pitty haha
Do certain songs make you cry?: no
HAPPY SECTION
Are you a happy person?: yep
What can make you happy?: food haha
Do you wish you were happier?: yea sometimes. i have no reason to not be happy though!
Can music make you happy?: yea
LOVE SECTION
How many times have you had your heart broken?: once
Have you ever loved someone so much that you'd die for them?: yes
LOOK AT ME
What is your current hair color?: brown
what does your hair look like now? straight and short
Current piercings?: ears and bellybutton, im trying to let it close up though
Have any tattoos?: no
Eye color?: brown
CURRENTLY WEARING
What shirt are you wearing?: michael kors dress
Pants: none
Shoes?: grey uggs
Necklaces?: "jamie" necklace
IN A BOY/GIRL
Favorite eye color: love blue eyes, although i have never dated anyone with blue eyes haha
Short or long hair: long
Height: TALL. i can't deal with short and scrawny
Best clothing: well dressed. j crew, ralph lauren,
HAVE YOU EVER
Been to jail: no
Mooned someone: haha yea
Ran away from home?: yep. when i was 3 i got a few miles down the road!
Thought about suicide: not to the point where i would do it
Laughed so hard you cried: yea. that always happens with nicole!
Cried in school: yea
Thrown up in a store: no
Wanted to be a model: yea :]
Done something really stupid that you still laugh about: oh yes
Seen a dead body: yea
Gone skinny dipping: yep
THIS OR THAT
Pepsi or Coke: coke
McDonald's or Burger King: mcdonalds
Chocolate or Vanilla: chocolate
Strawberries or Blueberries: strawberries
Meat or Veggies: veggies
TV or Movie: tv
Guitar or Drums: ...saxophone!!!
Adidas or Nike: nike
Chinese or Mexican: i cant choose
Cheerios or Corn Flakes: i don't eat cereal
Cake or Pie: cakeeeeeee
MTV or VH1: mtv
1. Were you named after anyone? my dad and some actress
2. When was the last time you cried?: no idea
3. Do you like your handwriting?: yes
4. What's your favorite lunch meat?: roast beef
7. Do you use sarcasm?: not really. it confuses me
8. Do you still have your tonsils?: yes
9. Would you bungee jump?: NO
10. What is your favorite cereal?: dont eat cereal
14. What is the first thing you notice about people?: overall appearance
15. Red or pink?: pink
16. What is your least Favorite thing about yourself?: i don't even know. i guess thats a good sign if nothing jumps out at me immediately haha
17. Who do you miss the most?: my grandmother, and mrs young
18. Do you want everyone to complete this list?: no
22. If you were a crayon, what color would you be?: red
23. Favorite Smells?: pumpkin candles
24. Do you wear contacts?: no
25. Favorite foods?: sushi
26. Scary movies or happy endings?: happy endings...
27. Summer or winter?: both
28. Hugs or kisses?: depends on who they are from
29. What book are you reading right now?: business law. cover to cover
30. What is on your mouse pad?: who uses them?
31. What did you watch on TV last night?: nada
32. Favorite sound(s)?: my car go vroom vroooom
33. Rolling Stones or Beatles?: beatles
34. What's the farthest you've been from home?: in a month from now it will be california :D
35. Do you have a special talent?: i like to think so
36. Where were you born?: salisbury
37. Whose answers are you looking forward to getting back?: i doubt anyone will do this
B - BIRTHDAY: jan 28
C - CRUSHING ON: alex...i mean we are getting married...haha
D - DRINK YOU LAST HAD: water
E - EASIEST PERSON TO TALK TO: alex
F - FAVORITE SONG: i have alot. perfect day on legally blonde soundtrack always puts me in a good mood
G - GUMMY BEARS OR WORMS: gummy worms
I - IN LOVE WITH: alex
J - JUGGLE: never been, never will go. too many shots required
K - KILLED SOMEONE: no
L - LONGEST CAR RIDE: i think georgia
M- MILKSHAKE FLAVOR: don't really like milkshakes
N - NUMBER OF SIBLINGS: 1
O - ONE WISH: umm to graduate :]
P - PERSON YOU CALLED LAST: alex
R- REASON TO SMILE: im graduating soon :D
S - SONG YOU LAST HEARD: no idea
T - TIME YOU WOKE UP: 9
U - UNDERWEAR COLOR: pink
V - VEGETABLE(S): tomatoes
W - WORST HABIT: biting my nails
X - X-RAYS YOU'VE HAD: alot
Y - YOYOS ARE: practically non existent these days haha
Z - ZODIAC SIGN: aquarious
Random Questions About You
Spell your name without vowels: jm lxndr
Your favorite number: 13
Colors You wear: i wear a ton of black
Least favorite color?: brown
What are you listening to?: dryer
Are you happy with your life right now?: yes!!!!!!!!!!!!
What is your favorite class in school?: always has been art. although im not currently in in
Who is your best friend?: Jessica, Nicole, Wilson, Gabi, and Jackie
When do you start back at school/college?: tomorrow. and then i only have 2 weeks left for the rest of my LIFE!
Are you outgoing?: not really
Favorite pair of shoes?: red betsey johnson stilletos that i have never worn
Can you dance?: not really but i will
Can you tie a cherry stem with your mouth?: uh no
Can you whistle?: yup
Write with both hands?: nope
Cross your eyes?: yea
Walk with your toes curled?: i can..
THE DO'S
Do you believe there is life on other planets?: no
Do you believe in miracles?: yes
Do you believe in magic?: yes
Do you believe in Satan?: yes
Do you believe in Santa?: yes :]
Do you know how to swim?: enough
Do you like roller coasters?: no
Do you think you could handle the stuff they eat on those reality shows?: yes. i will eat anything once
THE HAVES
Have you ever been on a plane?: yes
Have you ever asked someone out?: ahem...alex haha
Have you ever been asked out by someone?: yes
Have you ever been to the ocean?: yep
Have you ever painted your nails?: yea
THE WHATS
What is the temperature outside?: 50's
What radio station do you listen to?: sirius radio i listen to top 40, classics from 50's & 60's and classical and jazz
What was the last restaurant you ate at?: i can't remember
What was the last thing you bought?: a leather coat
What was the last thing on TV you watched?: American Pickers. my favorite show!
THE WHOS
Who was the last person you IM'd?: no idea
Who was the last person you took a picture of: myself probably
Who was the last person you said I love you to?: alex
CRYING SECTION :/
Ever really cried your heart out?: yep
Ever cried yourself to sleep?: yep
Ever cried on your friend's shoulder?: yea
Ever cried over the opposite sex? too much wasted crying on the opposite sex haha
Do you cry when you get an injury?: if alex is there yes. i want extra pitty haha
Do certain songs make you cry?: no
HAPPY SECTION
Are you a happy person?: yep
What can make you happy?: food haha
Do you wish you were happier?: yea sometimes. i have no reason to not be happy though!
Can music make you happy?: yea
LOVE SECTION
How many times have you had your heart broken?: once
Have you ever loved someone so much that you'd die for them?: yes
LOOK AT ME
What is your current hair color?: brown
what does your hair look like now? straight and short
Current piercings?: ears and bellybutton, im trying to let it close up though
Have any tattoos?: no
Eye color?: brown
CURRENTLY WEARING
What shirt are you wearing?: michael kors dress
Pants: none
Shoes?: grey uggs
Necklaces?: "jamie" necklace
IN A BOY/GIRL
Favorite eye color: love blue eyes, although i have never dated anyone with blue eyes haha
Short or long hair: long
Height: TALL. i can't deal with short and scrawny
Best clothing: well dressed. j crew, ralph lauren,
HAVE YOU EVER
Been to jail: no
Mooned someone: haha yea
Ran away from home?: yep. when i was 3 i got a few miles down the road!
Thought about suicide: not to the point where i would do it
Laughed so hard you cried: yea. that always happens with nicole!
Cried in school: yea
Thrown up in a store: no
Wanted to be a model: yea :]
Done something really stupid that you still laugh about: oh yes
Seen a dead body: yea
Gone skinny dipping: yep
THIS OR THAT
Pepsi or Coke: coke
McDonald's or Burger King: mcdonalds
Chocolate or Vanilla: chocolate
Strawberries or Blueberries: strawberries
Meat or Veggies: veggies
TV or Movie: tv
Guitar or Drums: ...saxophone!!!
Adidas or Nike: nike
Chinese or Mexican: i cant choose
Cheerios or Corn Flakes: i don't eat cereal
Cake or Pie: cakeeeeeee
MTV or VH1: mtv
1. Were you named after anyone? my dad and some actress
2. When was the last time you cried?: no idea
3. Do you like your handwriting?: yes
4. What's your favorite lunch meat?: roast beef
7. Do you use sarcasm?: not really. it confuses me
8. Do you still have your tonsils?: yes
9. Would you bungee jump?: NO
10. What is your favorite cereal?: dont eat cereal
14. What is the first thing you notice about people?: overall appearance
15. Red or pink?: pink
16. What is your least Favorite thing about yourself?: i don't even know. i guess thats a good sign if nothing jumps out at me immediately haha
17. Who do you miss the most?: my grandmother, and mrs young
18. Do you want everyone to complete this list?: no
22. If you were a crayon, what color would you be?: red
23. Favorite Smells?: pumpkin candles
24. Do you wear contacts?: no
25. Favorite foods?: sushi
26. Scary movies or happy endings?: happy endings...
27. Summer or winter?: both
28. Hugs or kisses?: depends on who they are from
29. What book are you reading right now?: business law. cover to cover
30. What is on your mouse pad?: who uses them?
31. What did you watch on TV last night?: nada
32. Favorite sound(s)?: my car go vroom vroooom
33. Rolling Stones or Beatles?: beatles
34. What's the farthest you've been from home?: in a month from now it will be california :D
35. Do you have a special talent?: i like to think so
36. Where were you born?: salisbury
37. Whose answers are you looking forward to getting back?: i doubt anyone will do this
Friday, November 26, 2010
dresses
I am beginning to feel like I just want to be married already. Which is sad because I haven't done the most fun part yet- DRESS SHOPPING! I have waited the last 23 years to pick out a wedding dress and its time to form some serious enthusiasm about it haha.
So what do I imagine my wedding dress to look like?
couture, chic, funky, different, non-traditional, maybe even a color other than white. I checked out Scher's the other day because Alex had to stop in to get fitted for a tux for another wedding he is in and I was browsing through the dresses. I actually saw quite a few I really liked. There were some traditional ones i liked and quite a few funky ones also.
orrr
sexy and simple with fabulous accesories!
And of course I am topping the dress off with Betsey Johnson shoes because she MUST make an appearance on the big day. She is a huge part of who I am and it wouldn't be a wedding without her on my feet.
So wish me luck while I shop on Monday :D
So what do I imagine my wedding dress to look like?
couture, chic, funky, different, non-traditional, maybe even a color other than white. I checked out Scher's the other day because Alex had to stop in to get fitted for a tux for another wedding he is in and I was browsing through the dresses. I actually saw quite a few I really liked. There were some traditional ones i liked and quite a few funky ones also.
orrr
sexy and simple with fabulous accesories!
And of course I am topping the dress off with Betsey Johnson shoes because she MUST make an appearance on the big day. She is a huge part of who I am and it wouldn't be a wedding without her on my feet.
So wish me luck while I shop on Monday :D
Monday, November 22, 2010
Thanksgiving 2010
My Thanksgiving Plans This Year:
First Alex and I are going to wake up and make sweet potato casserole. Then we are going to moms for lunch and my uncle Phillip comes over. Then that night we are going back over to moms for another dinner because my sister and niece and nephew are coming. Then that night we may look at Christmas lights or something of the sort.
My Favorite Thanksgiving:
All of the Thanksgivings when my grandparents were still alive. Last Thanksgiving we had at Alex's house. Alex and I worked really hard to decorate and we cut a tree out of the backyard :] Then his family came and brought dinner and we were all snuggled around the woodstove. I felt like we were in the 1800's haha.
My Signature Thanksgiving Dish
I don't have one yet. I am making sweet potato casserole this year though!
My Favorite Thanksgiving Food:
mashed potatoes
Thanksgiving (Free Association)
turkey
Thanksgiving Is....
a time to sit around, eat, relax and think about what we are thankful for.
I am Thankful For...
family, friends, pets, alex. my car.
First Alex and I are going to wake up and make sweet potato casserole. Then we are going to moms for lunch and my uncle Phillip comes over. Then that night we are going back over to moms for another dinner because my sister and niece and nephew are coming. Then that night we may look at Christmas lights or something of the sort.
My Favorite Thanksgiving:
All of the Thanksgivings when my grandparents were still alive. Last Thanksgiving we had at Alex's house. Alex and I worked really hard to decorate and we cut a tree out of the backyard :] Then his family came and brought dinner and we were all snuggled around the woodstove. I felt like we were in the 1800's haha.
My Signature Thanksgiving Dish
I don't have one yet. I am making sweet potato casserole this year though!
My Favorite Thanksgiving Food:
mashed potatoes
Thanksgiving (Free Association)
turkey
Thanksgiving Is....
a time to sit around, eat, relax and think about what we are thankful for.
I am Thankful For...
family, friends, pets, alex. my car.
Friday, November 19, 2010
antique booth
Tonight mom and I went to Third Friday in Salisbury and we went to visit Anne. She was telling me that she has a booth down at Season's Best Antiques and suggested to me that I rent a booth. She said that and it clicked in my head...a booth was EXACTLY what I needed to fulfill this void of wanting to sell my stuff but not knowing how. So mom and I went down there and asked about it and the manager showed us all of the booths available. The question was whether I wanted to start this immediately or wait until I get back from vacation in January.
I feel like I want to go to some auctions, paint some furniture, and really collect good things to make this a quality venture and make it worth my money. If the booth is gone then I will go to Berlin and rent a booth at the antique store there which seems to always have an empty booth or two.
Since I got home about an hour ago I have already made a pile of stuff that I want to put in my booth :] This is going to be so fun and give me an excuse to shop constantly (like I needed one before). Anyhow, a billion thanks to Anne and all of her ingenious ideas and believing in lil ol' me :]
I feel like I want to go to some auctions, paint some furniture, and really collect good things to make this a quality venture and make it worth my money. If the booth is gone then I will go to Berlin and rent a booth at the antique store there which seems to always have an empty booth or two.
Since I got home about an hour ago I have already made a pile of stuff that I want to put in my booth :] This is going to be so fun and give me an excuse to shop constantly (like I needed one before). Anyhow, a billion thanks to Anne and all of her ingenious ideas and believing in lil ol' me :]
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