I am kind of a gross girl. I'm not always pretty, and I have a lot of quirks about me. I'm going to let you see a little of the dark side of Susan... Okay, just a side I don't tell everyone... until now.
It is not uncommon for me to go a month or two during the winter without shaving...anything. I am a bit of a wildebeest. I don't know how husband deals with hairy legs and arm pits. I honestly cannot remember the last time I shaved. I have man legs right now.
There are days when I forget to brush my teeth in the morning.
I have gone a week without a shower before... I know, I know. Sick.
I don't use anti perspirant.
I get embarrassed really easily.
Sometimes I swear.
I have had severe anxiety attacks.
Sometimes I get filled with jealous rage when I hear how easy it is for people to get pregnant... I'm really ashamed to admit that. Usually it's people who seem to be unfit parents, though.
I really don't like Rachel Ray. I try, because my PaPa liked her, but I can't stand her. I'm sure she's a nice person, so I feel bad that I don't like her as much as I do.
I still cry when I think about people I love who have died.
I have a lot of regrets.
I don't wash my sheets once a week... I know, totally gross.
If it weren't for my sweet husband, I don't think I would have clean clothes, ever.
Sometimes I wake up angry, and I'm not pleasant to be around.
I battle depression sometimes.
Some days, if I don't have anywhere to go, (which isn't often) I don't get out of my pajamas all day.
I have a hard time sharing chapstick.
I am kind of superstitious about some things. (Odd years, jinxing myself by saying something out loud,) I still can't step on cracks without feeling bad.
I will NOT walk across grates, or metal coverings on sidewalks. WILL. NOT. DO. IT.
I am petrified of spiders and snakes. I am serious. I know it's cliche, but I honestly feel like I can't breathe when I see even a picture of them. It's crazy.
My house is a wreck. I don't let people come over because of it, but for some reason, I don't clean it. I know it's crazy. I hate living in a messy house and it causes me anxiety, yet I don't change the situation.
I love celebrity gossip... totally humiliating.
Sometimes I wear my PaPa's watch even though the band is broken and the battery is dead. I don't want to buy a new battery or watch band because it wouldn't be his dead battery and broken watch band. I miss him so much.
I spend entirely too much time online.
I sometimes sneak foods containing gluten, even though it makes me sick. I was entirely gluten free for a while, but have fallen off the wagon a few times. I really shouldn't eat it because it messes me up.
I wish I had a different pair of socks for every day of the year.
Well, that's quite the list, no? There are more, seedy, despicable things about me that I refuse to share with anyone besides Husband, but that list should tide you over for now.
With Love,
Suz
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Monday, March 8, 2010
MAKE UP TIP MONDAYS
Today I'm going to talk about FOUNDATION. There are all types. Powder, liquid, anti aging, anti blemish, non comedogenic, (which hopefully all foundations are... it's a fancy way to say it won't clog your pores...)
When choosing a foundation, there are a few things to consider. First, coverage. How much are you trying to cover? Are you just trying to even out your skin tone? Are you trying to cover the whole thing? So, the question to answer is, do you want FULL, MEDIUM OR SHEER/LIGHT coverage?
Most people, believe it or not, do NOT need full coverage. Usually, I would reserve this for when you are taking pictures, or for special events when you want to look completely done up. Sometimes, older people tend to want to use full coverage because they think it will cover their wrinkles... It's usually hard to convince them otherwise.
I love wrinkles personally. I love laugh lines, smile lines, because I think they show character. I think people who are older look a little funny without them. But, that's just my opinion.
When choosing a foundation, try to match your face color EXACTLY... hard to do, I know. If you find you are between colors, it can be tricky. Just try to find one that matches as close as possible. The best way is to test it on your jaw line. You want it to blend effortlessly, seamlessly in to your neck, and trust me, our faces are different colors than our necks.
I actually buy two different colors. In the summer, I use the darker of the two, in the dead winter, I use the lighter. In spring and fall when I'm fading or getting darker, I combine the two to make my own color. This usually works very well. I'm lucky my foundation only costs me $4.95!
Question #2: How do you apply it? There are all sorts of brushes out there, but I like plain old fingers. Rub the foundation between your fingers, and pat in to the different areas of your face. Try a little at first... remember, you can always ADD more if you need it. I press the foundation in to my skin, and then sweep it. I start towards the inside, and sweep out towards my hair line and jaw line.
If you find you don't need to cover a lot, but are trying to even out your skin tone, just use foundation where your skin is blotchy. In this instance, it is very important to find a close match to your skin tone.
Hope that helped. If you have any questions for me, just ask.
With Love,
Suz
When choosing a foundation, there are a few things to consider. First, coverage. How much are you trying to cover? Are you just trying to even out your skin tone? Are you trying to cover the whole thing? So, the question to answer is, do you want FULL, MEDIUM OR SHEER/LIGHT coverage?
Most people, believe it or not, do NOT need full coverage. Usually, I would reserve this for when you are taking pictures, or for special events when you want to look completely done up. Sometimes, older people tend to want to use full coverage because they think it will cover their wrinkles... It's usually hard to convince them otherwise.
I love wrinkles personally. I love laugh lines, smile lines, because I think they show character. I think people who are older look a little funny without them. But, that's just my opinion.
When choosing a foundation, try to match your face color EXACTLY... hard to do, I know. If you find you are between colors, it can be tricky. Just try to find one that matches as close as possible. The best way is to test it on your jaw line. You want it to blend effortlessly, seamlessly in to your neck, and trust me, our faces are different colors than our necks.
I actually buy two different colors. In the summer, I use the darker of the two, in the dead winter, I use the lighter. In spring and fall when I'm fading or getting darker, I combine the two to make my own color. This usually works very well. I'm lucky my foundation only costs me $4.95!
Question #2: How do you apply it? There are all sorts of brushes out there, but I like plain old fingers. Rub the foundation between your fingers, and pat in to the different areas of your face. Try a little at first... remember, you can always ADD more if you need it. I press the foundation in to my skin, and then sweep it. I start towards the inside, and sweep out towards my hair line and jaw line.
If you find you don't need to cover a lot, but are trying to even out your skin tone, just use foundation where your skin is blotchy. In this instance, it is very important to find a close match to your skin tone.
Hope that helped. If you have any questions for me, just ask.
With Love,
Suz
Sunday, March 7, 2010
I LOVE NEW HAIR CUTS
The past few days I have been feeling a little... out of sorts. So, husband and I went and got hair cuts.
What do you think? I have to say I feel LOADS better. So, I took some self portraits, and played around with photoshop to correct the horrible lighting in my basement. My philosophy on hair? The shorter the better!
What do you think? I have to say I feel LOADS better. So, I took some self portraits, and played around with photoshop to correct the horrible lighting in my basement. My philosophy on hair? The shorter the better!
That is all. Goodbye.
With Love,
Suz
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Gratitude
Okay, I'm going to let you in on a little secret. I got my hopes up (again!) that I might be pregnant. Alas, I am not. It turns out that my problems run much deeper than just diet changes can fix.
When this stuff happens, I get really bummed out-so bummed out, I often forget what I have to be thankful for.
Though right now he is sitting in his "thoughtful spot" screaming at me, I am SO grateful that I have a child who is smart, loving, healthy and amazing.
So many people cannot conceive, and I know somewhat, the heartache that goes with that trial in life. It tears you down. How blessed am I that I have been given this child? How ungrateful must I seem to those who don't have the ability to have children, when I complain about not being able to get pregnant AGAIN?
Perhaps I spend too much time on the computer. Perhaps I don't spend enough time appreciating all that I have. Maybe I should rethink a few things. Maybe I should turn over a new leaf.
I love my supportive husband who pushes me to follow my dreams. I love my son who makes me smile and laugh daily. I love that I have been given this opportunity and responsibility to be a wife and mother. I need to remember that so many people out there never meet their soul mate, and never have children. I need to be more proactive in understanding what a huge gift I have been given. I need to appreciate more, the blessings that HAVE been poured out to me, instead of dwelling on those that HAVEN'T.
Maybe I seem selfish; maybe I am. Perhaps I seem ungrateful; perhaps I am. I want to apologize for my attitude. I want to start over. I want to be happier and more involved in my life instead of dwelling on the possibilities, or lack there of.
I have a good life. It is not a lavish life-it may never be. One of my favorite lines comes from a Jack Johnson song. It says:
"It's so easy when the whole world fits inside of your arms."
I think I need to listen to that song more.
With Love,
Suz
When this stuff happens, I get really bummed out-so bummed out, I often forget what I have to be thankful for.
Though right now he is sitting in his "thoughtful spot" screaming at me, I am SO grateful that I have a child who is smart, loving, healthy and amazing.
So many people cannot conceive, and I know somewhat, the heartache that goes with that trial in life. It tears you down. How blessed am I that I have been given this child? How ungrateful must I seem to those who don't have the ability to have children, when I complain about not being able to get pregnant AGAIN?
Perhaps I spend too much time on the computer. Perhaps I don't spend enough time appreciating all that I have. Maybe I should rethink a few things. Maybe I should turn over a new leaf.
I love my supportive husband who pushes me to follow my dreams. I love my son who makes me smile and laugh daily. I love that I have been given this opportunity and responsibility to be a wife and mother. I need to remember that so many people out there never meet their soul mate, and never have children. I need to be more proactive in understanding what a huge gift I have been given. I need to appreciate more, the blessings that HAVE been poured out to me, instead of dwelling on those that HAVEN'T.
Maybe I seem selfish; maybe I am. Perhaps I seem ungrateful; perhaps I am. I want to apologize for my attitude. I want to start over. I want to be happier and more involved in my life instead of dwelling on the possibilities, or lack there of.
I have a good life. It is not a lavish life-it may never be. One of my favorite lines comes from a Jack Johnson song. It says:
"It's so easy when the whole world fits inside of your arms."
I think I need to listen to that song more.
With Love,
Suz
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
My favorite things about today...
So, I have been feeling pretty yucky lately. Not the contagious type of yucky, but just not entirely myself.
To start things off, I took Ez to an animal science museum in town, and since he is feeling better, he was going like crazy looking at all the animals, and wound himself up in to a coughing fit at the museum. The coughing fit resulted in him barfing up his snack on me. Nice. He got a little on me, himself, and the carpet... SSHHH. I took his jacket off, (what got the brunt of the puke) and wiped it off the carpet...
So, I bought him a little wolf stuffy at the gift shop, and don't you think he looks so cute?
#1 Favorite thing from today... How adorable Ez is wearing his Thomas the train glasses, sipping his juice box, and holding his new little wolf.
#2 favorite thing about today, Daddy making a basketball hoop for Ez. (Ez's obsessed with basketball hoops lately).
To start things off, I took Ez to an animal science museum in town, and since he is feeling better, he was going like crazy looking at all the animals, and wound himself up in to a coughing fit at the museum. The coughing fit resulted in him barfing up his snack on me. Nice. He got a little on me, himself, and the carpet... SSHHH. I took his jacket off, (what got the brunt of the puke) and wiped it off the carpet...
So, I bought him a little wolf stuffy at the gift shop, and don't you think he looks so cute?
#1 Favorite thing from today... How adorable Ez is wearing his Thomas the train glasses, sipping his juice box, and holding his new little wolf.
#2 favorite thing about today, Daddy making a basketball hoop for Ez. (Ez's obsessed with basketball hoops lately).
#3 favorite thing about today... smelling like puke of course!
With Love,
Suz
Monday, March 1, 2010
MAKE-UP TIP MONDAYS
Okay, today I am going to post about some of my favorite products. If you tend to stick only to one brand, I say only this... EXPAND YOUR MIND, BROADEN YOUR HORIZONS! There are so SO SO many companies out there, and each has something pretty awesome. You just have to give it a try!
I sold LANCOME for years, and I LOVED it. In fact, I became a bit of a snob. I turned my nose up at "wal-mart brands" and stuck only to upscale, high end things. Perhaps it made me feel prettier to spend a lot more money on the same product.
Lancome, is owned by LOREAL paris. Yes, you heard that right. It isn't the other way around. Loreal, the same brand you can buy at Wal mart, Target, Rite Aid, Walgreens and any other grocery store you can think of. Not only does LOREAL own LANCOME, they also own MAYBELLINE, and GARNIER, among others.
In fact, Estee Lauder is sister companies with Clinique and REVLON and, I believe, COVER GIRL.
So, open your mind to what I am about to share with you. YOU CAN FIND THE SAME PRODUCT FOR MUCH CHEAPER IF YOU KNOW WHAT TO LOOK FOR!!!!
Here are a few of my favorite things.
I couldn't find a picture online of a few of these things. I LOVE that Loreal has a CREAM EYELINER that you apply with a brush! It is about $10.99 and is VERY durable... it won't run on you at a wedding!
I LOVE the colors in the HIP line from Loreal as well. These eye shadows tend to be a bit more expensive than other brands at Target or Walmart, but they are bold and amazing! I recommend just adding a touch of bold color to your regular make up routine.
I sold LANCOME for years, and I LOVED it. In fact, I became a bit of a snob. I turned my nose up at "wal-mart brands" and stuck only to upscale, high end things. Perhaps it made me feel prettier to spend a lot more money on the same product.
Lancome, is owned by LOREAL paris. Yes, you heard that right. It isn't the other way around. Loreal, the same brand you can buy at Wal mart, Target, Rite Aid, Walgreens and any other grocery store you can think of. Not only does LOREAL own LANCOME, they also own MAYBELLINE, and GARNIER, among others.
In fact, Estee Lauder is sister companies with Clinique and REVLON and, I believe, COVER GIRL.
So, open your mind to what I am about to share with you. YOU CAN FIND THE SAME PRODUCT FOR MUCH CHEAPER IF YOU KNOW WHAT TO LOOK FOR!!!!
Here are a few of my favorite things.
I couldn't find a picture online of a few of these things. I LOVE that Loreal has a CREAM EYELINER that you apply with a brush! It is about $10.99 and is VERY durable... it won't run on you at a wedding!
I LOVE the colors in the HIP line from Loreal as well. These eye shadows tend to be a bit more expensive than other brands at Target or Walmart, but they are bold and amazing! I recommend just adding a touch of bold color to your regular make up routine.
HYPNOSE MASCARA FROM LANCOME
I love love love love this mascara. I cannot say a single bad thing about it except for the price is WAY too high for my budget. It costs a whooping $24.50!
So, I use this mascara instead:
MAYBELLINE NY COLOSSAL VOLUME MASCARA
price tag: $5.04
I love this mascara ALMOST as much as I love HYPNOSE, but my husband is happier when I buy this mascara because of the price difference!
AQUATIQUE-LANCOME
I have yet to find a comparable product. This is an eyeshadow base. It keeps things in place and prevents nasty creasing. One jar has lasted me well over 5 years, and the price for it, is worth it if you can make it last. Trust me, a little goes a very long way!
$24.50
MAYBELLINE NY PURE MAKEUP FOUNDATION
The BEST foundation I have EVER used.
Price: $4.99
MAYBELLINE NY MINERAL POWER CONCEALER
Awesome, and it only cost me $5.49!
LANCOME EYE SHADOW
$17.00 EACH! It is pricey, but I do love it.
However, as I said earlier, Loreal HIP is awesome! Very comparable.
Remember how I said I LOVE eye brow POWDER?! MAYBELLINE MAKES IT!
I don't know how much it is, but I'm sure it is way more cost effective than high end dpt store brands.
The only downside, is it's made exclusively for brunettes. Sorry blondes and black haired people.
If you are blonde, black haired, or gray haired, Lancome's eye brow pencils are awesome.
Cost: $24.00
Okay, one thing that Lancome has, that I LOVE ALMOST as much as HYPNOSE, is their blush in SHIMMER PINK POOL. It is SO beautiful.
They used to have one called COSMOPOLITAN PINK that was WAY better, but I'm not sure they sell it anymore. I sold the crap out of it when I worked for them!
Cost: $29.50 (yikes!)
I just discovered Maybelline's lipstick, and I love it. I found a shade that was BEAUTIFUL, long lasting, and was so creamy. I love that about lipstick!
price: $5.99
I love this eyeliner from MAYBELLINE. It is very much like the liquid eye liner I used to sell from Lancome. Very very much the same!
Apparently Maybelline also has a GEL eyeliner that you apply with a brush. I want to try it!
I also use STUDIO FIX powder + foundation from MAC sometimes when I need to cover more. I LOVE it, and it looks great in pictures!
I think it costs around $25.00 (Not sure on that one).
But, there is one last item I couldn't do without, and that is my PHOTOGENIC LOOSE POWDER. I use this on top of my liquid foundation to set it, and it gives a flawless coverage for pictures. Photogenic is a product of LANCOME, and runs $34.00. (A little goes a long way, and I haven't found a comparable product).
There you have it, those are my favorite go-to products that I love to use.
Hope that was somewhat helpful.
With Love,
Suz
Bedazzled Camo
Bedazzled Camouflage seems a bit of a contradiction to me. Camouflage is made to help people blend in to the environment; however, bedazzlement is meant to make something stand out.
I'm not sure which of these this woman was going for, but her purse definitely stood out, so she achieved the latter.
Both Camouflage and Bedazzled items have their place in this world, and I completely respect that. However, having said that... Take a look at what I captured on my camera phone.
Yikes!
I'm not sure which of these this woman was going for, but her purse definitely stood out, so she achieved the latter.
Both Camouflage and Bedazzled items have their place in this world, and I completely respect that. However, having said that... Take a look at what I captured on my camera phone.
Yikes!
This is the view in front of me in line to pick up pictures at Costco today. I am not sure which scares me more, the fact that she either BOUGHT this purse already made, that she BOUGHT materials to MAKE this purse, or that she is wearing it with red and white stripes.
I feel like a jerk posting this, but it was just a little too crazy not to comment on.
With Love,
Suz
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