Just Another Day...

Christmas this year felt like another day. I wished that it could have been joyous but I wasn't for me. Other than watching my children play til they collapsed in toy induced coma, yesterday felt majorly empty. I wanted to be away from it all. So, I buried myself in The Accidental Diva for the third time and sipped cups of hot cocoa and E&J to soothe the pain of not seeing my Dad rant about the massive amounts of toys my children received. He would have been even more pissed if he had seen all the clothes they got. They can wear something new each day for a month! That's the amount clothes and outfits they got. Before he passed he had bought them US savings bonds that arrived in the mail Saturday. What a man:)

I got a couple of things. Not much. The boys' father/person gave me a gift card to Target. At least his ass thought about it this time. My mom bought me a 1/4 dark grey wool coat with a coordinating scarf. God, did I need a coat!!! I ate good food and waiting for the day to end. The new year is approaching and I'm working on my fashion and beauty resolution list. I don't make those resolutions like lose weight and save money. It never happens. Instead I make fun ones that I know I can hit. I'll post that soon.

Here's a pic of me Christmas Day. I'm wearing on my eyes, Wet N'Wild Mega Eyes Trio in Mojave Mauves smoked out. I'm also wearing a head wrap. I wear them especially on days off when I want to give my hair a rest. And yes I finally got my worn out digital camera fixed!!

Muah!

Jamie

Why It Pays to live in a Small Town by Jamie

This morning I recieved a call from the main post office here in town telling me that they had a package for me from Hawaii(It was a swap from a MUAer) and they thought it might be a Christmas gift and for me to come up there and pick it up before 11:00 am. The main desk part was not open so I had to ring a"bell" and they opened the door and gave me FOUR packages. and last night was just on my knees for the zillionth time praying for God to move me and my kids up out of this piece!! I still want to leave but I just thought that kind of kindness would have NEVER happened in Rock Hill ( which is about 60 miles away) or (please...) Charlotte. Ah...Su'thern Hospitality!!!!

Jamie

Beauty Rush...again!

Tonight and tomorrow while children are at their father/person's house, I have assemble toys and still find"him" a gift. Thanks Yummy for the advice. I'm going to get him a picture frame and put some pics in it and get him a DVD to add to his Spike Lee movie collection. I'm also going to do a dessert for Christmas lunch/dinner. If I can get in the kitchen. My mother holds that fort down hard.

So this morning for work I was running late as usual. I decided at about 10:45am that I was going to take my morning power walk around the park. I should have did it earlier but I was sound asleep. When I got back, I took a shower, did my hair( which it taking longer each day because it's getting longer) and didn't have time for makeup. I threw some things in a miniature shopping bag and took off.

Tarte Bronzer in Hotel Heiress- I got this in my Tarte package couple weeks back. I've used it twice but wasn't impressed.The color just did nothing for me. But I applied it in the library's bathroom and it gave this sienna brown softness to my cheeks. I adore it now!

Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes! in Black

Revlon Lip Glide Sheer in Sheerly Raspberry- Read about this on Dilly Dilly's blog. But didn't think it would look good on me. I bought it anyway and adore it too. I reminds me of Bobbi Brown Blue Raspberry gloss I once had.

L'oreal HIP Foundation in Cappuccino-I actually applied this with my fingers since I didn't pack my Essence of Beauty Foundation brush. I can't tell you the last time I put foundation on with my fingers!

Loreal LE Rhythmic Eyes Duo( from the Color Remixed Spring 2005 line) in Harmon-eyes-It has a pink side and bronze side and its a cream to powder type of shadow.I've only seen these once from L'Oreal.

Cover Girl Queen Collection Powder Foundation in Soft Copper-I just used the sponge out of this compact for the bronzer.

mark.kohl play eyeliner in Sienna- Completely forgot how great this color is.:)

Jamie

Photo: Ebay-Loreal Rhythmic Eyes in Harmon-eyes

Back in Biz-ness...

I'm back. and I'm tired:(

This has been the longest week of my life handling the arrangements for my Daddy's funeral. Today was the funeral and it took everything I had left in me. But I glad to know that my father no longer has to take chemo or radiation or go to doctor every week. He is in restful peace. I want to thank everybody who posted their condolences on the blog. I love "youse" all!

So after the services, the family, and the cold fried chicken meal at the church, I went SHOPPING.

At Wal-Mart( also known as "Wals-marts":)) I pick up the Devil Wears Prada DVD,January's In Style with that weird action photo of Beyonce on the front, and People Magazine with the year's best in it. I'm ready for a night of fashion, since I'm pretty sure Ugly Betty's a rerun.

At my fav hometown boutique, Almost Pink, I got the knockoff Chloe Paddington Bag in Tan. They are now carrying some Louis Vutton in there. Well, knockoff Louie and unfortunetly they(the owners) thinks it's real. I didn't want to break there hearts and give them a copy of Ebelle's How To Spot Fake Louie.I also didn't want to tell them that South Carolina has a strict and no nonsense law on selling counterfeit goods that will put yo' ass on the chain gang. But I've found so many great Fendi Spy knockoffs there!! So I won't say a word.

At Cato's I scooped up the cutest chocolate brown suede ballet flats with little rhinestones on them.

I was thinking of going back to work tomorrow but I'm needing a vacation from everything including Union.I promised T.Hall a visit so I might head out.

Jamie

My Daddy...Rest In Peace

On Sunday, my Daddy, Michael, passed away of complications from colon cancer. He fought hard against it from the time he diagnosed over a year ago. This is him and my oldest twin, Spencer on the twins first birthday. As you can see...he wasn't a big picture taker. I could never understand why God had in his plan to move me back to my hometown. But when my Dad got sick a year after I got here, I understood more clearly. We had the common love of movies, reading the newspaper, watching the news, and being dressed to impressed. I will miss him deeply. I love you,Daddy!!!!

Peaches