Sunday, June 01, 2008
I've got a trip to the bodyshop in my future...
...to get the sharkbites looked at. It's really time, and what with summer coming, I don't my babycar to be uncomfortable with her swimsuit body and all.
Sharkbite #1 (http://mairzydoats.blogspot.com/2006/12/bp-carwash-took-bite-out-of-my-car.html#links) as you might remember, is long overdue for fixing.
Sharkbite #2 (above) is rather newer. See, when you take your car to the city, you risk it making the journey in one piece ;). She's tough though, the 4Runner, she took it in stride--the garage door popped that piece right off without causing too much other harm.
The sharkbit-er, less so. And I really am enjoying rubbing it in. A little. In the nicest possible way, of course.
;)
An update on HCZ
So, I've now worked for HCZ for just over a month and I still really like it. Still no free tampons, but all in all it's pretty good. Let me go over my initial list with some updates...
Better
-BETTER GDP!!! That is Good Documentation Practices, for those not in my industry. Oh so much better! GDP is still better. Needs work, but most of the problems are people who are unfamiliar with the rules, not resistant to them. So I've got that going for me, which is nice.*
-Free pop (although I don't drink it). Still don't drink the pop, but oh, the free iced tea. If i could just figure out how to run a line from the machine upstairs down to my cubby hole, I could have caffeine EVERYSINGLESECONDOFMYLIFE!!! Um, sorry, every single second. We'll leave it at that (caffeinecaffeinecaffeine).
-3 lunchrooms, for when you need a change of scenery. I've still only eaten in one of them.
-CINNAMON ROLL COFFEE!! Tastes just like the "toast coffee" from HCX...mmmmmm.... (caffeinecaffeinecaffeine)
-No automatic flush toilets (ie no more wet you know what...) I am having a hard time shaking the habit of planning one's exit from the stall (gathering yr self and yr stuff and getting out without getting wet). This may take some time....
-I sit next to Rob J, who is really funny! I got my welcome present of a laser pointer from him this morning and he said that he will be willing to chase the dot upon request. He also proactively asked me not to call HR on him, cause he's just kidding. About whatever things he may say in the future. He's still funny, and so are a bunch of the other folks I've met. Interestingly, I've gone from sitting next to one guy who listen to techno incessantly to ANOTHER GUY WHO LISTENS TO TECHNO INCESSANTLY. I think it might be some sort of penance. I'm not sure.
Worse
-Not as many people to talk to. This one's getting better. As anyone who knows me IRL can attest, I have never had a problem making friends with strangers...and have continued that habit.
-Not as many cute boys to look at. A few, yes, but alas, still true. Sigh.
-Lunch is super boring. Sitting in a 2nd floor lunchroom with a bunch of chicks. Borrring. (However, my 1st year at HCY was terrible too, until I made some good friends, soooo) Lunch-is still locationally boring, but better company-wise
-Only 1 building, nowhere to visit when you're tired of your desk.
Got 2 words for you: Ware. House.
Weirder
-In order to get from my desk to the washroom and back, I must pass through no fewer than 8 doors. Toast coffee machine? 6 doors. Lunchroom #1? 4 doors. It is a constant door-opening fiesta! And it's not like they're locked doors, no, just doors to open, you know, just cause. I nearly feel like the energy I use to replace my arm at my side is unwarranted. Maybe I'll just walk around with my arm stuck out...(no, that wouldn't be strange at all...). Tomorow I'm counting the number of times I have to open a door. I shall report back :) 128. That was the result of the door count. 128. Ridiculous.
All in all, things are good. I'm still bossy and people are still mostly ok with it, since it's really for the betterment of HCZkind that I do what I do.
I do still need to find someone to play catch with me at lunch, which is proving a challenge. Too bad there aren't any watersports here, then I'd really show em a thing or 2.
One could always surf the pond...
*Never miss the opportunity for a line from Caddyshack. Never.
Better
-BETTER GDP!!! That is Good Documentation Practices, for those not in my industry. Oh so much better! GDP is still better. Needs work, but most of the problems are people who are unfamiliar with the rules, not resistant to them. So I've got that going for me, which is nice.*
-Free pop (although I don't drink it). Still don't drink the pop, but oh, the free iced tea. If i could just figure out how to run a line from the machine upstairs down to my cubby hole, I could have caffeine EVERYSINGLESECONDOFMYLIFE!!! Um, sorry, every single second. We'll leave it at that (caffeinecaffeinecaffeine).
-3 lunchrooms, for when you need a change of scenery. I've still only eaten in one of them.
-CINNAMON ROLL COFFEE!! Tastes just like the "toast coffee" from HCX...mmmmmm.... (caffeinecaffeinecaffeine)
-No automatic flush toilets (ie no more wet you know what...) I am having a hard time shaking the habit of planning one's exit from the stall (gathering yr self and yr stuff and getting out without getting wet). This may take some time....
-I sit next to Rob J, who is really funny! I got my welcome present of a laser pointer from him this morning and he said that he will be willing to chase the dot upon request. He also proactively asked me not to call HR on him, cause he's just kidding. About whatever things he may say in the future. He's still funny, and so are a bunch of the other folks I've met. Interestingly, I've gone from sitting next to one guy who listen to techno incessantly to ANOTHER GUY WHO LISTENS TO TECHNO INCESSANTLY. I think it might be some sort of penance. I'm not sure.
Worse
-Not as many people to talk to. This one's getting better. As anyone who knows me IRL can attest, I have never had a problem making friends with strangers...and have continued that habit.
-Not as many cute boys to look at. A few, yes, but alas, still true. Sigh.
-Lunch is super boring. Sitting in a 2nd floor lunchroom with a bunch of chicks. Borrring. (However, my 1st year at HCY was terrible too, until I made some good friends, soooo) Lunch-is still locationally boring, but better company-wise
-Only 1 building, nowhere to visit when you're tired of your desk.
Got 2 words for you: Ware. House.
Weirder
-In order to get from my desk to the washroom and back, I must pass through no fewer than 8 doors. Toast coffee machine? 6 doors. Lunchroom #1? 4 doors. It is a constant door-opening fiesta! And it's not like they're locked doors, no, just doors to open, you know, just cause. I nearly feel like the energy I use to replace my arm at my side is unwarranted. Maybe I'll just walk around with my arm stuck out...(no, that wouldn't be strange at all...). Tomorow I'm counting the number of times I have to open a door. I shall report back :) 128. That was the result of the door count. 128. Ridiculous.
All in all, things are good. I'm still bossy and people are still mostly ok with it, since it's really for the betterment of HCZkind that I do what I do.
I do still need to find someone to play catch with me at lunch, which is proving a challenge. Too bad there aren't any watersports here, then I'd really show em a thing or 2.
One could always surf the pond...
*Never miss the opportunity for a line from Caddyshack. Never.
SOTD 6/1/06: Semi Charmed Life
The sky it was gold, it was rose,
I was taking sips of it through my nose,
And I wish I could get back there,
Some place back there,
Smiling in the pictures you would take,
Doing crystal myth,
Will lift you up until you break,
It won't stop,
I won't come down, I keep stock,
With a tick tock rhythm and a bump for the drop,
And then I bumped up. I took the hit I was given,
Then I bumped again,
And then I bumped again.
Listen
--> Semi Charmed Life, Third Eye Blind
I was taking sips of it through my nose,
And I wish I could get back there,
Some place back there,
Smiling in the pictures you would take,
Doing crystal myth,
Will lift you up until you break,
It won't stop,
I won't come down, I keep stock,
With a tick tock rhythm and a bump for the drop,
And then I bumped up. I took the hit I was given,
Then I bumped again,
And then I bumped again.
Listen
--> Semi Charmed Life, Third Eye Blind
43 Things
I used to keep this list in my head, however, now, with the advent of the internet and all, I've moved it to this site called 43Things. What list, you say? Why, the list of random things I've always wanted to do. I suppose, for some, it might be finishing graduate school or teaching a child to read, but you know, I'm just not that noble. I just don't think anyone reading this would find that very interesting.
Yeah, and so, I guess I'd like to have solve world hunger on my list, but what was the first thing that popped into my head? Forklift certification.
No, my job doesn't require me to be forklift certified and I'm not looking for one that does, but do you know how much fun I think it would be to put on a short dress and some red heels and waltz into a bar, in, say, Cicero or Blue Island [<--insert Chicago accent here], and chat up some guys about warehouse stuff, you know? Mebbe talk about the Bears and what's hot at over at www.repolift.com, over a nice Polish sausage?
Very very fun. Extra super fun. And dude, I would laugh all the way home!
So, my list, which currently numbers 5 things, is a little more eclectic (surprise, surprise.) I'm still adding, cause, I mean, I really hope there are more than 5 things I want to accomplish in this life.
My 43 Things
Yeah, and so, I guess I'd like to have solve world hunger on my list, but what was the first thing that popped into my head? Forklift certification.
No, my job doesn't require me to be forklift certified and I'm not looking for one that does, but do you know how much fun I think it would be to put on a short dress and some red heels and waltz into a bar, in, say, Cicero or Blue Island [<--insert Chicago accent here], and chat up some guys about warehouse stuff, you know? Mebbe talk about the Bears and what's hot at over at www.repolift.com, over a nice Polish sausage?
Very very fun. Extra super fun. And dude, I would laugh all the way home!
So, my list, which currently numbers 5 things, is a little more eclectic (surprise, surprise.) I'm still adding, cause, I mean, I really hope there are more than 5 things I want to accomplish in this life.
My 43 Things
Another gorgeous day!
And between shopping for and planting flowers with my mom yesterday, and sitting on the deck all day to day, I'd say I'm a good medium to medium-well at this point. A little salt and pepper, some A1, I'd make a pretty good dinner!
Yes, mom, I know I should be wearing sunscreen, but sometimes I don't feel like it...until later...when even with the Advil I just took, I certainly do feel like it (shrimp on the barbie, that is.)
Anyway, here a pic. In my defense, my verysmartphone's camera does lean on the reds a little, so it's not as bad as it will seem. However, that little circle? The fastener on my swimsuit top, burned into me for the rest of eternity...
Do NOT tell my mom I got a sunburn. I can hear it now, "OH Merri, don't you have any sunscreen?"
I'm gonna get t-shirt with this conversation printed on it :). Or maybe a tattoo (to go along with my Trident submarine tat, mom) ;)
Do you want to know who I am totally adding to The List?
Jeffrey Dean Morgan
Yes, he's the actor who played the Winchester boys' dad on Supernatural. And yes, I'm aware of how creepy it is that I'd like to have both "Dean" from the show (here, on the right), and the guy who played his dad over for dinner. What can I say, I'm equal opportunity.
JDM played an Irish guy (with a reeeally questionable accent) in the movie PS I Love You...mrrrrrow. I totally recommend it for the kitchen scene alone (sighhh!).
Yes, he's the actor who played the Winchester boys' dad on Supernatural. And yes, I'm aware of how creepy it is that I'd like to have both "Dean" from the show (here, on the right), and the guy who played his dad over for dinner. What can I say, I'm equal opportunity.
JDM played an Irish guy (with a reeeally questionable accent) in the movie PS I Love You...mrrrrrow. I totally recommend it for the kitchen scene alone (sighhh!).
Monday, May 26, 2008
SOTD: 5/26/08
Souvenirs, Souvenirs by Johnny Halliday.
Boy, the way he looks in this You Tube video is much more "Larry from Three's Company" than I expected, but still, it's a fun song. :) And it was 1960, so maybe that counts for something? Maybe?
Boy, the way he looks in this You Tube video is much more "Larry from Three's Company" than I expected, but still, it's a fun song. :) And it was 1960, so maybe that counts for something? Maybe?
My God what a beautiful day!
Seriously. Living in Northern Illinois where all of November and February--and good chunks of the remaining months--are totally gray and miserable, I always have that 'burning daylight' feeling on days like this.
As if there's a bank of beautiful weather and if you stay inside on good days, you're just going to lose them. Kind of like unused flex spending money. Actually *just* like unused flex spending money...
1. Wasting good days really sucks arbitrarily, just like losing tax-free money
2. You know full well that wasting a good day sucks, but it doesn't really make its true impression until a rainy day comes, just like lost tax-free money
3. Wasting a good day makes you hate the government, just like losing tax-free money
Ok, so I made that last one up.
But regardless, if you live near water or trees or the CN Tower or Kennesaw battlefield or Starbucks, GO OUTSIDE!
Cause then you can continue to update your blog via smrtphone. Ahhhh, technology. :)
As if there's a bank of beautiful weather and if you stay inside on good days, you're just going to lose them. Kind of like unused flex spending money. Actually *just* like unused flex spending money...
1. Wasting good days really sucks arbitrarily, just like losing tax-free money
2. You know full well that wasting a good day sucks, but it doesn't really make its true impression until a rainy day comes, just like lost tax-free money
3. Wasting a good day makes you hate the government, just like losing tax-free money
Ok, so I made that last one up.
But regardless, if you live near water or trees or the CN Tower or Kennesaw battlefield or Starbucks, GO OUTSIDE!
Cause then you can continue to update your blog via smrtphone. Ahhhh, technology. :)
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Milan, of The Eh Team, has wondered where I went...
So, for him, and those other of you who work @ HCY, yes, I am no longer in their address book, because I have a new job! I am now a proud employee of Healthcare Company Z! (Which happens to be located in the same town I live in. Booyah.)
I started my new job yesterday and so far I like it. It's a little hard to get used to, as this location has about 1000 employees (as opposed to 15000 at HCX and 2500 at HCY). So, it feels tiny to me.
There are things that are better, things that are worse, and things that are weirder than HCY. As follows....
Better
-BETTER GDP!!! That is Good Documentation Practices, for those not in my industry. Oh so much better!
-Free pop (although I don't drink it)
-Free bottled water (and I do!)
-3 lunchrooms, for when you need a change of scenery
-CINNAMON ROLL COFFEE!! Tastes just like the "toast coffee" from HCX...mmmmmm....
-No automatic flush toilets (ie no more wet you know what...)
-I sit next to Rob J, who is really funny! I got my welcome present of a laser pointer from him this morning and he said that he will be willing to chase the dot upon request. He also proactively asked me not to call HR on him, cause he's just kidding. About whatever things he may say in the future.
Worse
-Not as many people to talk to
-Not as many cute boys to look at
-Lunch is super boring. Sitting in a 2nd floor lunchroom with a bunch of chicks. Borrring. (However, my 1st year at HCY was terrible too, until I made some good friends, soooo)
-Only 1 building, nowhere to visit when you're tired of your desk
-No hot food cafeteria
-No free tampons, bummer. But hey, free pop!
-No automatic sinks or paper towel thingys
-No HW, MG, CA, WS, CH, DM, SE, or IM to hang out with :(
Weirder
-In order to get from my desk to the washroom and back, I must pass through no fewer than 8 doors. Toast coffee machine? 6 doors. Lunchroom #1? 4 doors. It is a constant door-opening fiesta! And it's not like they're locked doors, no, just doors to open, you know, just cause. I nearly feel like the energy I use to replace my arm at my side is unwarranted. Maybe I'll just walk around with my arm stuck out...(no, that wouldn't be strange at all...). Tomorow I'm counting the number of times I have to open a door. I shall report back :)
-The other girl who does the job I do has long curly auburn hair too. People have noticed this and think it's peculiar.
That's all for tonight. More things to come tomorrow, including Door Count 2008.
OH, and the mother of 3 kids I went to grade school and high school works there. And spent the entire day coaching me in calling her by her first name and not Mrs. P. The transition is proving difficult, but she is unrelenting....we shall see...
I started my new job yesterday and so far I like it. It's a little hard to get used to, as this location has about 1000 employees (as opposed to 15000 at HCX and 2500 at HCY). So, it feels tiny to me.
There are things that are better, things that are worse, and things that are weirder than HCY. As follows....
Better
-BETTER GDP!!! That is Good Documentation Practices, for those not in my industry. Oh so much better!
-Free pop (although I don't drink it)
-Free bottled water (and I do!)
-3 lunchrooms, for when you need a change of scenery
-CINNAMON ROLL COFFEE!! Tastes just like the "toast coffee" from HCX...mmmmmm....
-No automatic flush toilets (ie no more wet you know what...)
-I sit next to Rob J, who is really funny! I got my welcome present of a laser pointer from him this morning and he said that he will be willing to chase the dot upon request. He also proactively asked me not to call HR on him, cause he's just kidding. About whatever things he may say in the future.
Worse
-Not as many people to talk to
-Not as many cute boys to look at
-Lunch is super boring. Sitting in a 2nd floor lunchroom with a bunch of chicks. Borrring. (However, my 1st year at HCY was terrible too, until I made some good friends, soooo)
-Only 1 building, nowhere to visit when you're tired of your desk
-No hot food cafeteria
-No free tampons, bummer. But hey, free pop!
-No automatic sinks or paper towel thingys
-No HW, MG, CA, WS, CH, DM, SE, or IM to hang out with :(
Weirder
-In order to get from my desk to the washroom and back, I must pass through no fewer than 8 doors. Toast coffee machine? 6 doors. Lunchroom #1? 4 doors. It is a constant door-opening fiesta! And it's not like they're locked doors, no, just doors to open, you know, just cause. I nearly feel like the energy I use to replace my arm at my side is unwarranted. Maybe I'll just walk around with my arm stuck out...(no, that wouldn't be strange at all...). Tomorow I'm counting the number of times I have to open a door. I shall report back :)
-The other girl who does the job I do has long curly auburn hair too. People have noticed this and think it's peculiar.
That's all for tonight. More things to come tomorrow, including Door Count 2008.
OH, and the mother of 3 kids I went to grade school and high school works there. And spent the entire day coaching me in calling her by her first name and not Mrs. P. The transition is proving difficult, but she is unrelenting....we shall see...
Friday, April 11, 2008
SOTD catchup
3/28/08:
I keep it steamy
I make it burn when it's my turn
Teachin shorty all the tools that you neva learned
Don't get it twisted, gettin money ain't wrong
But she wanna make love all night long, I'm gone
Listen--> http://search.playlist.com/tracks/ll%2520cool%2520j%2520loungin
Read--> http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/llcoolj/lounginwhodoyouloveremix.html
LL Cool J: Loungin
3/30/08:
I use to have you in a photograph
(Im so glad its changed)
But now Ive got you and its gonna last
(do you believe in love)
Looky--> http://www.lyricsfreak.com/h/huey+lewis+and+the+news/do+you+believe+in+love_20066289.html
Heary--> http://search.playlist.com/tracks/huey%2520lewis%2520do%2520you%2520believe%2520in%2520love
Huey Lewis: Do You Believe In Love?
3/31/08:
In this context, there's no disrespect,
so, when I bust my rhyme, you break your necks.
We got five minutes for us to disconnect,
from all intellect collect the rhythm effect.
Eyes--> http://www.lyricstop.com/l/letsgetitstarted-blackeyedpeas.html
Ears--> http://search.playlist.com/tracks/black%2520eyed%2520peas/4 (it's somewhere on page 4)
BEP: Let's Get It Started
4/3/08:
We can go to the tropics
Sip piña coladas
Shorty I could take you there
Vids--> http://www.completealbumlyrics.com/lyric/131873/Sean+Kingston+-+Take+You+There.html
Auds-->http://search.playlist.com/tracks/sean%2520kingston%2520take%2520you%2520there
Sean Kingston: Take You There
(Love this one!! Go-go dance music subconscious!! Plus...is that a snip from that "Rocky" song that I hear in there?)
4/4/08:
'Cause I'm under the weather
Just like the world
So sorry for being so bold
When I turn out the light
You're out of sight
Although I know that I'm not alone
Feels like home
Feels like home
You see?--> http://www.lyricsmania.com/lyrics/kt_tunstall_lyrics_4116/eye_to_the_telescope_lyrics_12457/under_the_weather_lyrics_144552.html
You hear?--> Ack! No audio! Try itunes...
KT Tunstall: Under The Weather
And an bonus good live track that my subconscious didn't dig up:
http://search.playlist.com/tracks/kt%2520tunstall/5
KT Tunstall's cover of The Jackson 5, I Want You Back
I keep it steamy
I make it burn when it's my turn
Teachin shorty all the tools that you neva learned
Don't get it twisted, gettin money ain't wrong
But she wanna make love all night long, I'm gone
Listen--> http://search.playlist.com/tracks/ll%2520cool%2520j%2520loungin
Read--> http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/llcoolj/lounginwhodoyouloveremix.html
LL Cool J: Loungin
3/30/08:
I use to have you in a photograph
(Im so glad its changed)
But now Ive got you and its gonna last
(do you believe in love)
Looky--> http://www.lyricsfreak.com/h/huey+lewis+and+the+news/do+you+believe+in+love_20066289.html
Heary--> http://search.playlist.com/tracks/huey%2520lewis%2520do%2520you%2520believe%2520in%2520love
Huey Lewis: Do You Believe In Love?
3/31/08:
In this context, there's no disrespect,
so, when I bust my rhyme, you break your necks.
We got five minutes for us to disconnect,
from all intellect collect the rhythm effect.
Eyes--> http://www.lyricstop.com/l/letsgetitstarted-blackeyedpeas.html
Ears--> http://search.playlist.com/tracks/black%2520eyed%2520peas/4 (it's somewhere on page 4)
BEP: Let's Get It Started
4/3/08:
We can go to the tropics
Sip piña coladas
Shorty I could take you there
Vids--> http://www.completealbumlyrics.com/lyric/131873/Sean+Kingston+-+Take+You+There.html
Auds-->http://search.playlist.com/tracks/sean%2520kingston%2520take%2520you%2520there
Sean Kingston: Take You There
(Love this one!! Go-go dance music subconscious!! Plus...is that a snip from that "Rocky" song that I hear in there?)
4/4/08:
'Cause I'm under the weather
Just like the world
So sorry for being so bold
When I turn out the light
You're out of sight
Although I know that I'm not alone
Feels like home
Feels like home
You see?--> http://www.lyricsmania.com/lyrics/kt_tunstall_lyrics_4116/eye_to_the_telescope_lyrics_12457/under_the_weather_lyrics_144552.html
You hear?--> Ack! No audio! Try itunes...
KT Tunstall: Under The Weather
And an bonus good live track that my subconscious didn't dig up:
http://search.playlist.com/tracks/kt%2520tunstall/5
KT Tunstall's cover of The Jackson 5, I Want You Back
Curly Sexy Hair Do-over
Tried it again today. Like it more than on the rainout day--less liony :)
...notasmuchasthermasilkblahblahblah...
...notasmuchasthermasilkblahblahblah...
I do love me some funny T-shirts
Yeah, I'm one of those people who always has words on her t-shirt. It's terrible, I know.
But you know what's not terrible? http://www.torsopants.com/main/
I especially like:
--> http://www.torsopants.com/store/product.php?productid=5046 and this one (which I think anyone from HCY will find particularly entertaining)
--> http://www.torsopants.com/store/product.php?productid=5071
So funnY!
But you know what's not terrible? http://www.torsopants.com/main/
I especially like:
--> http://www.torsopants.com/store/product.php?productid=5046 and this one (which I think anyone from HCY will find particularly entertaining)
--> http://www.torsopants.com/store/product.php?productid=5071
So funnY!
Monday, April 07, 2008
L'Oreal Upward Spiral
Wellll...this one's okay. not great, not horrible.
Better than the Redken, not as good as the LaCoupe from yesterday.
It's really a fencesitter---the most fencesitterey of all so far.
hmmmm.
Better than the Redken, not as good as the LaCoupe from yesterday.
It's really a fencesitter---the most fencesitterey of all so far.
hmmmm.
LaCoupe: Perfect Curls
Saturday's mousse trial was LaCoupe's Perfect Curls. No, I've never heard of it either.
I got it @ Ulta for under $10, which is cool! It smells good-kind of fruity. (I'm okay with fruity or fancy dept store/salon smells, but not so much with Acme Chemical Plant smells, you dig?)
The verdict? Good softy mousse! I had to crunch it a little more than I would have liked, once it dried, but I guess I can't go around comparing everything to Thermasilk.
That'd be like comparing every guy you date to Dean Cain or Hugh Jackman. It's just not a fair competition.
(sighhh :) )
I got it @ Ulta for under $10, which is cool! It smells good-kind of fruity. (I'm okay with fruity or fancy dept store/salon smells, but not so much with Acme Chemical Plant smells, you dig?)
The verdict? Good softy mousse! I had to crunch it a little more than I would have liked, once it dried, but I guess I can't go around comparing everything to Thermasilk.
That'd be like comparing every guy you date to Dean Cain or Hugh Jackman. It's just not a fair competition.
(sighhh :) )
Thursday, April 03, 2008
Curly Sexy Hair
Yes, today's mousse trial involved Curly Sexy Hair spray foam (from the makers of Big Sexy Hair products).
This one is going to need a second trial. I like it better than the evil crunchy mousses I've mentioned so far. It's definitely soft, so that's good, but it didn't define my curls as much as I really like. It left me with what I affectionately call "lion hair". Rawr. :)
Don't get me wrong, lion hair has its moments, but it's never the look I want straight off. Except on Halloween, of course.
In CSH's defense, however, it has been raining for about 24hrs here and that really throws a wrench into any good hair day a curlytop might hope to have. So, I called today's mousse game on account of rain and will give CSH another shot on the next dry day.
I may not test a new one tomorrow, depends on the weather. I do, however, have a bunch of SOTDs that I have to post from this week.
So keep your eyes peeled for those :)
This one is going to need a second trial. I like it better than the evil crunchy mousses I've mentioned so far. It's definitely soft, so that's good, but it didn't define my curls as much as I really like. It left me with what I affectionately call "lion hair". Rawr. :)
Don't get me wrong, lion hair has its moments, but it's never the look I want straight off. Except on Halloween, of course.
In CSH's defense, however, it has been raining for about 24hrs here and that really throws a wrench into any good hair day a curlytop might hope to have. So, I called today's mousse game on account of rain and will give CSH another shot on the next dry day.
I may not test a new one tomorrow, depends on the weather. I do, however, have a bunch of SOTDs that I have to post from this week.
So keep your eyes peeled for those :)
Wednesday, April 02, 2008
Another mousse sighting
In my thus-never-ending quest to find, again, the perfect mousse for my long curly hair, today's victim was Redken 05.
Yes, it has a name, but there are so many Redken products that, honestly, find by number is the best way to go.
The verdict on Redken 05? Unfortunately: Evil Crunchy Mousse.
I'm disappointed, particularly since it wasn't cheap ($15). Yep, it dried stiff and crunchy like the other evil mousses I've mentioned and, worse yet, when I went to un-crunch it, I found it to be sticky to the touch-even when dry.
And what's more, no shine! Crunchy, sticky, dull, pricey hair. Boooo!
Tomorrow's victim? Curly Sexy Hair's Curl Power. I'll keep you posted...
Yes, it has a name, but there are so many Redken products that, honestly, find by number is the best way to go.
The verdict on Redken 05? Unfortunately: Evil Crunchy Mousse.
I'm disappointed, particularly since it wasn't cheap ($15). Yep, it dried stiff and crunchy like the other evil mousses I've mentioned and, worse yet, when I went to un-crunch it, I found it to be sticky to the touch-even when dry.
And what's more, no shine! Crunchy, sticky, dull, pricey hair. Boooo!
Tomorrow's victim? Curly Sexy Hair's Curl Power. I'll keep you posted...
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
SOTD: 03/26/2008
When you're gone, the pieces of my heart are missing you
When you're gone, the face I came to know is missing too
When you're gone, the words I need to hear to always get me through the day and make it okay
I miss you
--> When You're Gone, Avril Lavigne
Ears
When you're gone, the face I came to know is missing too
When you're gone, the words I need to hear to always get me through the day and make it okay
I miss you
--> When You're Gone, Avril Lavigne
Ears
SOTD: 03/25/2008
Saturday, March 22, 2008
Some happy family news!
I'm going to be an aunt again! My sissy and BIL Nick are due sometime this September :)
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