Can you believe that I have been married for 8 years? I can't either! Marriage is...hard! So many peaks and valleys and them more peaks and valleys followed by more peaks and valleys. There is so much that no one ever tells you about being married, I would say that someone should write a book about all the untold stories. That wouldn't work because of how each marriage varies that would be the world's largest book.
Year after year we have said that we wanted to go on a cruise because neither of us have ever been on one and THIS YEAR...we went on our first cruise! We took a three day Norwegian Freestyle Cruise to the Bahamas.
Three days of eating, sleeping, and drinking! I am so afraid of stepping this big butt of mine on a scale. :0 The first day we arrived in the Bahamas at 7am. We rented a scooter and rode around seeing the sights. After returning the scooter we decided that we would walk the island until we didn't want to walk anymore. The people were so nice and they kept yelling: "Stay on the left!" when we were on the scooter even though we were indeed on the left side of the road. I AM SO IN LOVE WITH SKY JUICE!! I wish I was a baby and all my bottles were filled with it. LOL! After drinking Sky Juice at a local restaurant the drink on the boat just couldn't compete.
This post was never published until today June 7, 2011. I found it and struggled with posting it or deleting it. Why? Right after we returned from the cruise I was blindsided and my husband and I separated. I see no reconciliation in the future and I am navigating the world of divorce.
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Vacations: Disney World
M-I-C-K-E-Y, actually it was all about the princesses. Let me start from the beginning. All of my children made the honor roll, well Miss E made the Principal's List and as a reward we decided to take them to Disney. The boys, actually all of them have been there before (Miss E was only a few months old)but this time was different. We loaded them in the car without telling them where we were going.
Miss E was so excited because now she is old enough to really appreciate going. We also gave them some money to spend on whatever their hearts desired. Disney has this really neat gift/debit card to use in their parks. You load the card at the ticket booth and then you can use it everywhere in the park. The card was on a stretchy bracelet that fits on your wrist and each one of the kids had one. Each time you swipe the card your remaining balance is printed on their receipt. I must say it is amazing how frugal the kids became when they had to spend their money. The exception, yeah you guessed it, Miss E. She overspent and I had to rescue her at the cash register, LOL.
I started this post by saying how the entire time Miss E wanted to see the princesses and we didn't run into a single one. Oh, well there is always next time.
Miss E was so excited because now she is old enough to really appreciate going. We also gave them some money to spend on whatever their hearts desired. Disney has this really neat gift/debit card to use in their parks. You load the card at the ticket booth and then you can use it everywhere in the park. The card was on a stretchy bracelet that fits on your wrist and each one of the kids had one. Each time you swipe the card your remaining balance is printed on their receipt. I must say it is amazing how frugal the kids became when they had to spend their money. The exception, yeah you guessed it, Miss E. She overspent and I had to rescue her at the cash register, LOL.
I started this post by saying how the entire time Miss E wanted to see the princesses and we didn't run into a single one. Oh, well there is always next time.
Friday, November 19, 2010
Still around and not forgotten.
Hello, we just wanted to post and let you know that our blog is not forgotten. Unfortunately, there have been a lot of ups and downs and life has gotten in the way of blogging. Rest assured, we will be back very soon. Keep checking back for updates about our trips, professional experiences, accomplishments and hobbies.
We hope all are doing well and we look forward to continuing to share our experience in the decade of 30.
Take care!
We hope all are doing well and we look forward to continuing to share our experience in the decade of 30.
Take care!
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Tampa Bay Police Memorial Fund Gala:Celebration of Courage
I recently has the pleasure of being apart of the entertainment for the Tampa Bay Police Memorial Gala. The event, The Celebration of Courage, was an unforgettable evening of entertainment and professional networking, bridging together Tampa Bay Professionals in recognition of law enforcement professionals who are the Fallen Heroes of our community. This wonderful event was held on Wednesday, October 20, 2010 at The DoubleTree Hotel Tampa Westshore. The Tampa Police Memorial Fund was founded in 1996 and continues to help assist the families of our local heroes whom have dedicated their lives in service.
All of the salsa performers
Striking a pose for the camera
My dance partner, Dan
The entire crew eating dinner after the performance
Good time, good food!
Two of the dancers being "cheesy"
Monday, November 1, 2010
Splurge Purchase: Mineral Makeup (REVIEW)
How do I like Mineral Makeup? Well...I LOVE it! I have been wearing it on and off for more than a week now. I know I told you I would return in a week but...but nothing just life.
I start by applying the makeup to a clean, moisturized face. I use Cetaphil cleanser and Cataphil moisturizer. I apply my concealer: 42 Dark Bisque, where needed to hide my hyperpigmentation. I then 4G golden dark, sparingly and in a circular motion as directed. I add a bit of Warmth to my cheeks, forehead, and chin in the same fashion you would apply bronzer. The last step is to set the look with Original Mineral Veil.
I really do like this product. I do not get the shiny look like I used to. To say that I have no "shine" would be a lie. I do have some shine but it hours later, not minutes later like with other makeup products.
Monday, October 18, 2010
Splurge Purchase: Mineral Make up
It isn't often that I purchase something that isn't on sale or clearance. I always wait for an item to go on sale I HATE PAYING FULL PRICE. I once heard that if you wait for an item to be markd down to 80% off then you will end up paying the same amount for the item that the retailer did. Anyway, since hitting the big 3-0, I have really started to take better care of my skin. It has been said that you will end up with either your body or your face so, I choose my face ( I lost the body a few years ago, dang kids).
I have been wanting this make up ever since I stayed up late one night watching the informercial.
On Friday I went shopping with Q and I purchased the customized get started kit.
I have been wanting this make up ever since I stayed up late one night watching the informercial.
On Friday I went shopping with Q and I purchased the customized get started kit.
This Kit Contains:
- 1 SPF 15 Foundation in Original or Matte (size: large)
- 1 Original Mineral Veil (size: medium), 1 Warmth All-Over Face Color (size: medium), 1 Full Flawless Face Brush, 1 Flawless Application Face Brush, 1 Maximum Coverage Concealer Brush, 1 Get Started DVD, Exclusive Bonus: Well-Cared For Brush Conditioning Shampoo
I will use the product for a week and then Iwill let you know if it was worth it.
Like You Did When You Were A Kid
I had a great weekend, why? It was a three day weekend and I had an opportunity to go and see my family in Orlando. It was in Orlando, that I had this "like you did when you were a kid" moment. I was visiting with my in-laws and the kids were outside playing on their trampoline, having a what seems to be the best time. I so wanted to go and jump but "should a thirty year old be outside jumping on a trampoline? What if I fell out and broke something? I have to work on Monday. So, I didn't go and jump on the trampoline instead I stayed in the house and participated in the adult conversation.
I thought about the episode of F.R.I.E.N.D.S: The One Where Phoebe Runs.
Later in the show Phoebe explains to Rachel why she runs like that:
Phoebe: That's okay Rachel. I'm not judging you; that's just who you are. Me. I'm more free y'know? I run like I did when I was a kid, cause that's the only way it's fun. Y'know, I mean didn’t you ever run so fast you thought your legs were gonna fall off? Y'know, like when you were like running towards the swings or running away from Satan? (Rachel looks confused) The neighbor's dog.
After spending the rest of my visit wanting to go and jump and having this episodein the back of my mind, I...
JUMPED!! And I had a great time! I know that when we return to my sister-in-laws home I will, without a doubt go and jump on their trampoline.
I thought about the episode of F.R.I.E.N.D.S: The One Where Phoebe Runs.
Later in the show Phoebe explains to Rachel why she runs like that:
Phoebe: That's okay Rachel. I'm not judging you; that's just who you are. Me. I'm more free y'know? I run like I did when I was a kid, cause that's the only way it's fun. Y'know, I mean didn’t you ever run so fast you thought your legs were gonna fall off? Y'know, like when you were like running towards the swings or running away from Satan? (Rachel looks confused) The neighbor's dog.
After spending the rest of my visit wanting to go and jump and having this episodein the back of my mind, I...
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Am I really 30?
The initial shock of crossing into that decades worn off a bit but, I still don't think of myself as being thirty. Actually, it comes up mostly in conversation with my husband and on the many episodes of F.R.I.E.N.D.S. I have always been the youngest member of any select "crew" that I am in so, most of them are like shut up "I am knocking down forty's door" or "I am in my mid-forties".
I definitely need to start up some kind of workout or fitness program. I seem to "cushion" myself during Winter and I want to walk the beach with confidence next summer. Not the "it came in my size so I am wearing it" confidence but, real solid "I am in shape and I am healthy" confidence. I would also like to take some family pictures soon and I know the camera will not be kind if I don't shape up. It has been said that the older youare the harder it is to lose weight so, I want to change my lifestyle before "weight loss" becomes an obession for me.
I definitely need to start up some kind of workout or fitness program. I seem to "cushion" myself during Winter and I want to walk the beach with confidence next summer. Not the "it came in my size so I am wearing it" confidence but, real solid "I am in shape and I am healthy" confidence. I would also like to take some family pictures soon and I know the camera will not be kind if I don't shape up. It has been said that the older youare the harder it is to lose weight so, I want to change my lifestyle before "weight loss" becomes an obession for me.
Monday, October 11, 2010
Doomsday & Weekend Recap
0 days left...
I woke up this morning at about two due to the never ending Facebook message alerts I began receiving at midnight. I was completely stressed from the events of the weekend and sleep was illusive to me.
I was called in Friday to substitute and the day was going very well. I ran into my husband in the lunchroom and he said he needed to speak with me. He took me outside to talk so, I knew it was serious. He was on an employer mandated sabbatical until further notice. WHAT?! Great, I still had another two hours until I was off. I did my best and maintained my composure throughout the rest of the day. His background results were back and well, there were some technical difficulties. I know of all his past difficulties because he has explained them to me, they took place before we met and were married. Periodically he will go through this with an employer so, we just roll with the punches, it is what it is. However, this is a little different because I have been employed with this employer in one capacity or another for two and a half years and my husband for one and a half. Possibly having the sole income of my family began to weigh on me.
Saturday brought with it serious parenting challenges and I wasn't ready for them. I received a call from my mother Saturday night asking if I knew that my older son had an email address. Of course I did but he has been instructed not to use it and he is obedient child, or so I thought. Turns out that not only has he been using it on a regular basis but it is also the channel through which he communicates with his girlfriend. Yes, you read that right! G-I-R-L-F-R-I-E-N-D. What the hay?! I think my head is about to explode. I felt like one of those cartoon characters with the steam coming out of their ears. I also found out that there was another girl who was heavily pursuing my son, the ex-best friend of the current girlfriend. Yes, a love triangle at 10. I think it was by the grace of God that my son wasn't at home when I received the news. He went out in service with another family and was spending the day playing with their sons. As soon as he got home we sat his little but down and let him know that the proverbial cat was out of the bag. He was caught red handed and he couldn't deny it. After talking with him I wrote two letters, one for each girl’s parents, asking them to contact me regarding an incident with our children. Upon arrival at their school on Monday morning I sent the kids to breakfast and headed for their classrooms. I poked my head inside of girl number one's classroom and who is in there? Girl number one and both of her parents, I forgot that this week is Parent Conference Week! I waited outside the classroom for them to finish. While I was waiting I went to girl number two's classroom and talked with her teacher and asked if she would send my note home with the girl. She agreed after hearing the circumstances that inspired the notes. When the parents of girl number exited the conference I asked if I could talk to them for a moment and they agreed. I almost completely spazzed out while conversing with these parents. Can you believe that she knew that about their dating? "It is innocent, you're taking it out of context” the mother said. Lady you daughter said the she "loves" my son and "would do anything for him" and she "wanted to hug him because he didn't hug her". The conversation ended with her saying she would block my son's email address which is also her solution to the feud her daughter was involved in. Really I know my son is a liar, his action has proven this but why is your ten year old daughter so desperate? I couldn't stay and talk to the dumbest set of parents I have ever met because I needed to go to work. I received a call from girl number two's mother but I wasn't off yet so I told her I would have to call her back. As soon as I clocked out. It turns out that she also was well aware of the dating and the feud. SERIOUSLY?! I mean if you feel that at ten you daughter is mature enough to date than fine but, wouldn't you at least check out her boyfriend's family? I guess not because neither one of these women thought to do that. And neither one seemed concerned about the fact that both of their daughter suggested that cheating would solve this dilemma of theirs. Livid has been my state of mind surrounding these events. I also found out that my other son also knew of the shenanigans that were going on and my baby girl knew they had email addresses but they told her that she better not tell us. My heart is so hurt right now but since they all took a united front in deceiving us (their parents) then we are taking a united front in administering punishment.
On top of this I turned 30.
I woke up this morning at about two due to the never ending Facebook message alerts I began receiving at midnight. I was completely stressed from the events of the weekend and sleep was illusive to me.
I was called in Friday to substitute and the day was going very well. I ran into my husband in the lunchroom and he said he needed to speak with me. He took me outside to talk so, I knew it was serious. He was on an employer mandated sabbatical until further notice. WHAT?! Great, I still had another two hours until I was off. I did my best and maintained my composure throughout the rest of the day. His background results were back and well, there were some technical difficulties. I know of all his past difficulties because he has explained them to me, they took place before we met and were married. Periodically he will go through this with an employer so, we just roll with the punches, it is what it is. However, this is a little different because I have been employed with this employer in one capacity or another for two and a half years and my husband for one and a half. Possibly having the sole income of my family began to weigh on me.
Saturday brought with it serious parenting challenges and I wasn't ready for them. I received a call from my mother Saturday night asking if I knew that my older son had an email address. Of course I did but he has been instructed not to use it and he is obedient child, or so I thought. Turns out that not only has he been using it on a regular basis but it is also the channel through which he communicates with his girlfriend. Yes, you read that right! G-I-R-L-F-R-I-E-N-D. What the hay?! I think my head is about to explode. I felt like one of those cartoon characters with the steam coming out of their ears. I also found out that there was another girl who was heavily pursuing my son, the ex-best friend of the current girlfriend. Yes, a love triangle at 10. I think it was by the grace of God that my son wasn't at home when I received the news. He went out in service with another family and was spending the day playing with their sons. As soon as he got home we sat his little but down and let him know that the proverbial cat was out of the bag. He was caught red handed and he couldn't deny it. After talking with him I wrote two letters, one for each girl’s parents, asking them to contact me regarding an incident with our children. Upon arrival at their school on Monday morning I sent the kids to breakfast and headed for their classrooms. I poked my head inside of girl number one's classroom and who is in there? Girl number one and both of her parents, I forgot that this week is Parent Conference Week! I waited outside the classroom for them to finish. While I was waiting I went to girl number two's classroom and talked with her teacher and asked if she would send my note home with the girl. She agreed after hearing the circumstances that inspired the notes. When the parents of girl number exited the conference I asked if I could talk to them for a moment and they agreed. I almost completely spazzed out while conversing with these parents. Can you believe that she knew that about their dating? "It is innocent, you're taking it out of context” the mother said. Lady you daughter said the she "loves" my son and "would do anything for him" and she "wanted to hug him because he didn't hug her". The conversation ended with her saying she would block my son's email address which is also her solution to the feud her daughter was involved in. Really I know my son is a liar, his action has proven this but why is your ten year old daughter so desperate? I couldn't stay and talk to the dumbest set of parents I have ever met because I needed to go to work. I received a call from girl number two's mother but I wasn't off yet so I told her I would have to call her back. As soon as I clocked out. It turns out that she also was well aware of the dating and the feud. SERIOUSLY?! I mean if you feel that at ten you daughter is mature enough to date than fine but, wouldn't you at least check out her boyfriend's family? I guess not because neither one of these women thought to do that. And neither one seemed concerned about the fact that both of their daughter suggested that cheating would solve this dilemma of theirs. Livid has been my state of mind surrounding these events. I also found out that my other son also knew of the shenanigans that were going on and my baby girl knew they had email addresses but they told her that she better not tell us. My heart is so hurt right now but since they all took a united front in deceiving us (their parents) then we are taking a united front in administering punishment.
On top of this I turned 30.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
30 things: How to Wrap a Present
"Skills That Save Time Or Money"
1. How to Wrap a Present
-Why You Should Learn This:
* We (humans) like beautiful things, and especially like ripping beautiful things open
* Gifts were invented to inspire as much pleasure as possible, on both sides of the transaction
The author goes on to discuss the classic present-wrapping technique, which is the method Q and I will attempt to do, and bows: the simple ribbon bow, the curling ribbon bow, and the fancy bow.
Q's box half done.
Q is more than half done, but V has yet to start. Instead she's telling Q she sucks!
V finally decides to get off FB and start.
Q is finishing up her box ends.
And here is Q's second end.
V finishing up here second end.
V all done.
V claims her ends were ugly, so she won't let you see.
Both boxes are now wrapped.
V thinks she has no clue at making a bow from wrapping paper, but later found she's more creative than she knew.
We didn't waste much paper, even though Q started her bow over again.
V working at her bow.
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
You can't ignore me!
I have been rather busy the last few days and it is something I have welcomed because it has kept my mind off of October 11, 2010. I have been working regularly and I have been active socially with little downtime. Today, actually a few minutes ago, I was reminded. It hit my in the face! Right in the kisser! OCTOBER 11th. I was working on homework with the kids when E gave me a permission slip for Spanish class. I began reading it and then it happened: If you are interested in this program, please return the registration form to the school office by Monday, October 11th. October 11th. Hey old lady, did you hear that October 11th? Did you think that I was not going to come because you have been ignoring Me?!
October 11th is less than a week away and well, I still have not prepared myself. My stomach hurts. I don't look like I'm thirty. Is that a good thing or a bad thing? What if I look older than thirty? I still have not lost the weight I wanted to lose and after I turn thirty it will be that much harder. Will my body drastically change in a few days? Will I wake up a totally different person than I do on every other day? Has anyone out there made a potion that will take me back to twenty-five?
...six days and counting
October 11th is less than a week away and well, I still have not prepared myself. My stomach hurts. I don't look like I'm thirty. Is that a good thing or a bad thing? What if I look older than thirty? I still have not lost the weight I wanted to lose and after I turn thirty it will be that much harder. Will my body drastically change in a few days? Will I wake up a totally different person than I do on every other day? Has anyone out there made a potion that will take me back to twenty-five?
...six days and counting
Monday, October 4, 2010
My apologies...Let's catch up
Funny how time flies...I am so very sorry for being MIA this last week but so much has been going on. Not, with me specifically but with my family and the people around me so in turn it involves me and I must adjust my schedule, change my plans.
I think the last time I posted was on Monday (dang a whole week, SMH) which is funny because at the end of Q's last post she talked about how I post regularly. I promise to do better.
On Monday of last week I was subbing(Thursday ans Friday also)but I managed to post. Tuesday I was off and used it as a day to run errands, to get as much done around the house as I could because Lord knows I needed to clean my house. So,
I am cleaning my kitchen when my phone started to sing (why, sing? Well, my ringtone for unidentified contacts is B.O.B's Beautiful Girls, weird, right?) I answer the phone and it is the casting representative for Dolphin Tales asking for my oldest son Z to report tomorrow.
Dolphin Tale is inspired by the true story of Winter, a dolphin that was rescued and nursed back to health at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium. In the film Winter will star as herself, a dolphin who loses her tail in a crab trap. She strikes up a relationship with a little boy and eventually he rounds up a bunch of his buddies and together they convince a doctor to make Winter a prosthetic fin replacement so she can swim again. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dolphin-Tale/144172578935123
In September I heard about the casting and thought that I would take the kids and let them tryout for the movie just as something to do, an experience. Well, not only did the kids tryout but I did as well as my mom. I know. So, here I a on the phone with the company and they are only asking for one of the three, great. This cause us to call a family meeting because we need to explain to our other two kids that although they were not chosen they needed to be happy for their sibling. We also explained the need for Z to be sensitive to the feelings of his siblings. All in all, they handle themselves very well, they made us proud.
May you will get a good glimpse of Z in his extra, background, non-speaking starring role. LOL!
I think the last time I posted was on Monday (dang a whole week, SMH) which is funny because at the end of Q's last post she talked about how I post regularly. I promise to do better.
On Monday of last week I was subbing(Thursday ans Friday also)but I managed to post. Tuesday I was off and used it as a day to run errands, to get as much done around the house as I could because Lord knows I needed to clean my house. So,
I am cleaning my kitchen when my phone started to sing (why, sing? Well, my ringtone for unidentified contacts is B.O.B's Beautiful Girls, weird, right?) I answer the phone and it is the casting representative for Dolphin Tales asking for my oldest son Z to report tomorrow.
Dolphin Tale is inspired by the true story of Winter, a dolphin that was rescued and nursed back to health at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium. In the film Winter will star as herself, a dolphin who loses her tail in a crab trap. She strikes up a relationship with a little boy and eventually he rounds up a bunch of his buddies and together they convince a doctor to make Winter a prosthetic fin replacement so she can swim again. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dolphin-Tale/144172578935123
In September I heard about the casting and thought that I would take the kids and let them tryout for the movie just as something to do, an experience. Well, not only did the kids tryout but I did as well as my mom. I know. So, here I a on the phone with the company and they are only asking for one of the three, great. This cause us to call a family meeting because we need to explain to our other two kids that although they were not chosen they needed to be happy for their sibling. We also explained the need for Z to be sensitive to the feelings of his siblings. All in all, they handle themselves very well, they made us proud.
May you will get a good glimpse of Z in his extra, background, non-speaking starring role. LOL!
Monday, September 27, 2010
30 things everyone should know how to do before turning 30!
I stumbled upon a book at the library that I think will be interesting and somewhat amusing. It is:
30 Things Everyone Should Know How to Do Before Turning 30
By: Siobhan Adcock
30 must-have life skills every capable adult should perfect before turning 30. You're old enough to own property and have a family, but can you safely open a bottle of champagne? Or change a flat tire? 30 Things Everyone Should Know How to Do Before Turning 30 provides idiot-proof instructions for mastering these and other essential, face-saving, and possibly life-saving skills. You'll learn how to... 1. wrap a present 2. start a successful fire in a fireplace, at a campsite, and in a barbecue 3. finish a piece of furniture 4. get a raise 5. order wine at a restaurant without getting stiffed 6. parallel park in three breathtakingly beautiful movements 7. dance a "slow dance" without looking like an idiot 8. use a full place setting properly, including chopsticks and Asian soup spoons And more!
I thought that it would be kind of entertaining for Q and I to see if we are competent thirty somethings. Each week we will discuss one of the 30 skills named in the book and see if we have or can master that skill. When appropriate we will upload videos or photos for your viewing pleasure.
30 Things Everyone Should Know How to Do Before Turning 30
By: Siobhan Adcock
30 must-have life skills every capable adult should perfect before turning 30. You're old enough to own property and have a family, but can you safely open a bottle of champagne? Or change a flat tire? 30 Things Everyone Should Know How to Do Before Turning 30 provides idiot-proof instructions for mastering these and other essential, face-saving, and possibly life-saving skills. You'll learn how to... 1. wrap a present 2. start a successful fire in a fireplace, at a campsite, and in a barbecue 3. finish a piece of furniture 4. get a raise 5. order wine at a restaurant without getting stiffed 6. parallel park in three breathtakingly beautiful movements 7. dance a "slow dance" without looking like an idiot 8. use a full place setting properly, including chopsticks and Asian soup spoons And more!
I thought that it would be kind of entertaining for Q and I to see if we are competent thirty somethings. Each week we will discuss one of the 30 skills named in the book and see if we have or can master that skill. When appropriate we will upload videos or photos for your viewing pleasure.
Have you read the book? Do you feel like you are a competent 30 something?
Weekend Recap
14 days and counting...
On Saturday I danced at MOSI in Simone Salsa School's Salsa Rueda. It was quite an experience for me. I was so nervous that I didn't get a decent night's sleep and I had no appetite. We performed twice and I can with full confidence say that the second performance was much better than the first. I didn't video the performance but I think some of the other students did so if they upload it to facebook or Youtube I will share it with you all.
SHOES! SHOES! SHOES!
I love shoes. Shoes make the world go 'round! I cleaned out my closet this weekend and I threw out seven pairs of shoes. I wonder how many pairs of shoes does the average woman own? IDK, ten, twenty-five,...Google!
According to Quora.com:
Glamour.com wrote recently about this here: http://www.glamour.com/fashion/b.... Original study was conducted by gocompare.com, who surveyed 3,000 women.
Scary (but unsurprising) summary?
•The average woman will buy 469 pairs of shoes in her lifetime
•She'll spend ~$25,000 overall
•This is ~$53 per pair
•The average woman has about 19 pairs of shoes at any given time
•These 19 pairs include three pairs with heels, six pairs of either flip-flops, sandals, ballet pumps or wedges, three pairs of boots and four pairs of 'foxy-style' shoes for nights out. (Note: "Foxy-style" not to be confused with "foxy-grandpa style," see urbandictionary.com)
•Women also have two pairs of work shoes and another two or so 'random' purchases
•Girls buy their first pair without mom at 14, then seven pairs a year for the rest of their lives
http://www.quora.com/How-many-pairs-of-shoes-does-the-average-woman-own
Well, I beg to differ. I have: 65 pairs of stilettos, 6 pairs of boots, 1 pair of sneakers, 2 pairs of golf shoes, 2 pairs of dance shoes, 4 pairs of wedges, and 3 pairs of sling backs, and 5 pairs of flip flops. A grand total of 88! And just think I threw out seven pairs before this census.
On Saturday I danced at MOSI in Simone Salsa School's Salsa Rueda. It was quite an experience for me. I was so nervous that I didn't get a decent night's sleep and I had no appetite. We performed twice and I can with full confidence say that the second performance was much better than the first. I didn't video the performance but I think some of the other students did so if they upload it to facebook or Youtube I will share it with you all.
SHOES! SHOES! SHOES!
I love shoes. Shoes make the world go 'round! I cleaned out my closet this weekend and I threw out seven pairs of shoes. I wonder how many pairs of shoes does the average woman own? IDK, ten, twenty-five,...Google!
According to Quora.com:
Glamour.com wrote recently about this here: http://www.glamour.com/fashion/b.... Original study was conducted by gocompare.com, who surveyed 3,000 women.
Scary (but unsurprising) summary?
•The average woman will buy 469 pairs of shoes in her lifetime
•She'll spend ~$25,000 overall
•This is ~$53 per pair
•The average woman has about 19 pairs of shoes at any given time
•These 19 pairs include three pairs with heels, six pairs of either flip-flops, sandals, ballet pumps or wedges, three pairs of boots and four pairs of 'foxy-style' shoes for nights out. (Note: "Foxy-style" not to be confused with "foxy-grandpa style," see urbandictionary.com)
•Women also have two pairs of work shoes and another two or so 'random' purchases
•Girls buy their first pair without mom at 14, then seven pairs a year for the rest of their lives
http://www.quora.com/How-many-pairs-of-shoes-does-the-average-woman-own
Well, I beg to differ. I have: 65 pairs of stilettos, 6 pairs of boots, 1 pair of sneakers, 2 pairs of golf shoes, 2 pairs of dance shoes, 4 pairs of wedges, and 3 pairs of sling backs, and 5 pairs of flip flops. A grand total of 88! And just think I threw out seven pairs before this census.
What did you do this weekend? Did you have a great experience or a few regrets? Do you have more shoes than the average woman?
Friday, September 24, 2010
One this day in 1980...
Iran
1980 Iran Iraq Begins Bombing
24th Sept. 1980 : Iraqi planes have bombed Iran's Kharg Island crude oil export terminal which is currently burning out of control. The war is over the sovereignty over the lower reaches of Shatt al arab waterway which marks the border between Iraq and Iran. The war ended 8 years later in August 1988 after a cease fire was agreed and the war is thought to have claimed the lives of nearly 1/2 million in that time.
http://www.thepeoplehistory.com/september24th.html
The Billboard magazine R&B singles chart number one hits of 1980:
Give Me The Night-George Benson
1980 Iran Iraq Begins Bombing
24th Sept. 1980 : Iraqi planes have bombed Iran's Kharg Island crude oil export terminal which is currently burning out of control. The war is over the sovereignty over the lower reaches of Shatt al arab waterway which marks the border between Iraq and Iran. The war ended 8 years later in August 1988 after a cease fire was agreed and the war is thought to have claimed the lives of nearly 1/2 million in that time.
http://www.thepeoplehistory.com/september24th.html
The Billboard magazine R&B singles chart number one hits of 1980:
Give Me The Night-George Benson
Thursday, September 23, 2010
When I grow up I want to be...
...a mother, a teacher, a social worker, a lawyer, a hair dresser, a doctor, and a ballerina.
I remember the answers to that question like it was yesterday. I was so innocent and filled with dreams of being the epitome of the "Professional Woman". I must say that I have accomplished some of those goals. I am the mother of three beautiful children, I currently work as a substitute teacher, I was a certified social worker for a while, I currently hold a valid cosmetology license in the state of Florida, as well as, a license as a certified nursing assistant and I work part-time as a night janitor( I know not on the list but I do that too). I don't have plans to pursue becoming a doctor, a lawyer, or a ballerina although, I have taken salsa lessons (I actually graduated in July) and I would like to start Tango lessons. (Sidebar: I love pictures and videos so, I know I will post more than my share of them.) Here is a great spot for me to share the graduation dance video:
Okay, back to the topic at hand, I don't know why I have found my place or why I seem to be stuck in the role of professional student ( I have been in school off and one since 1999) and I start nursing in January. At least I think I am starting I am not sure if I really want to. I would like to find a career that I enjoy doing, that I can retire from while I am still young enough to enjoy being retired. I know one thing for sure: time is running out.
I remember the answers to that question like it was yesterday. I was so innocent and filled with dreams of being the epitome of the "Professional Woman". I must say that I have accomplished some of those goals. I am the mother of three beautiful children, I currently work as a substitute teacher, I was a certified social worker for a while, I currently hold a valid cosmetology license in the state of Florida, as well as, a license as a certified nursing assistant and I work part-time as a night janitor( I know not on the list but I do that too). I don't have plans to pursue becoming a doctor, a lawyer, or a ballerina although, I have taken salsa lessons (I actually graduated in July) and I would like to start Tango lessons. (Sidebar: I love pictures and videos so, I know I will post more than my share of them.) Here is a great spot for me to share the graduation dance video:
Okay, back to the topic at hand, I don't know why I have found my place or why I seem to be stuck in the role of professional student ( I have been in school off and one since 1999) and I start nursing in January. At least I think I am starting I am not sure if I really want to. I would like to find a career that I enjoy doing, that I can retire from while I am still young enough to enjoy being retired. I know one thing for sure: time is running out.
Have you found your dream job? Are you currently working in your choice career? Have you changed careers like I change shoes?
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Countdown to Thirty!
"But I don't want to turn thirty!" (in my best Jerry Seinfield voice). I am not ready to turn 30, not physically, not financially and most definitely not emotionally!
Well, I guess I should introduce myself first instead of informing you of how insecure I am of being one year older.
Hi, my name is Valoree although on here I will most likely refer to myself as V and I can almost guarantee that Q will also. I am married (and have been for eight years well, in November it will be eight), I am the mother of three beautiful children ( Z (10), T (10), and E (6) ), and the rest of my life is well...unplanned, unorganized, and a little chaotic.
I was born on October 11, 1980 and I am dreading with all my being this October 11th. I don't know when my obession with, wait...my dread of turning thirty began but it is here and it is full-blown. I guess I never envisioned my 30 year old self, where I would be or what I would be doing but, in a few short weeks it will be here. In order to preserve my sanity I thought that blogging would be the perfect outlet and I have a friend who has her own issue with being 30 so, why not join forces?! Come along and join us onthis unscripted journey!
Well, I guess I should introduce myself first instead of informing you of how insecure I am of being one year older.
Hi, my name is Valoree although on here I will most likely refer to myself as V and I can almost guarantee that Q will also. I am married (and have been for eight years well, in November it will be eight), I am the mother of three beautiful children ( Z (10), T (10), and E (6) ), and the rest of my life is well...unplanned, unorganized, and a little chaotic.
I was born on October 11, 1980 and I am dreading with all my being this October 11th. I don't know when my obession with, wait...my dread of turning thirty began but it is here and it is full-blown. I guess I never envisioned my 30 year old self, where I would be or what I would be doing but, in a few short weeks it will be here. In order to preserve my sanity I thought that blogging would be the perfect outlet and I have a friend who has her own issue with being 30 so, why not join forces?! Come along and join us onthis unscripted journey!
How about you? Are you soon to be thirty? Have you already turned thirty? Did any major changes happen when you turned thirty?
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