Wednesday, August 18, 2010

It's Pepsi Throwback, biatches!

Have you seen this? Have you heard of this?

It's Pepsi but now it has REAL sugar just like it used to. I don't drink soda often, it gives me belly fat, so I don't totally remember what current Pepsi tastes like, but everyone always says that Pepsi is very, very sweet. It's soda and I kinda thought that was the point, but whatevs. This stuff is awesome!!! It's sweet but not make your teeth hurt sweet. And it didn't make my mouth and teeth feel coated in soda enamel decaying goodness. My only complaint is that it doesn't come caffeine free. I don't usually have caffeine, could you tell? And while they are at it, Pepsi could also make Wild Cherry caffeine free also. P-p-p-please?

Monday, August 16, 2010

Damn you adulthood!

Tonight, got home from work and I don't feel like cooking. Boyfriend is out, so I figure a Boca burger and fries sounds like a decent meal with minimal effort. I buy a huge box of burgers from BJs for these occasions. So I reach into the box and all that is in there is the bottom on the box. I even scrape around in case I forgot the way a frozen burger feels and am confused. But nope, it's empty. I have no other easy food in my home. I could go buy something or order take out, but honestly, that really feels like too much work. And I have laundry in the community machine, so, I want to stay on top of that so no one jumps in before I've finished my loads. (Haha, I said load) We have 8 apartments and one washer, one dryer. It can get pretty intense. So, for now I'll eat a few handfuls of bacos and hope boyfriend comes home early enough to bring me dinner. *fingers crossed*

I don't like having the responsibility of making sure I don't run out of things. Having to remember to check how full containers are and how many rolls of toilet paper are left. THEN, remembering to buy more before running out. Being a grown up is hard.

Thursday, August 12, 2010

I am part of an online community BuzzAgent, it's a word of mouth marketing site. I fill out surveys and get to sample new products, let people know what I think and create buzz.I received a tube of Cover Girl's new Lash Blast Fusion mascara in black about a month ago. I love makeup, especially eye makeup. I wear makeup practically everyday. Even if I am not wearing my full face I have on concealer and mascara.

So, here is what I think about Cover Girl's newest. It claims that it both lengthens and thickens. It definitely make them look longer, but, I don't really feel that it gives me the fullness I want from a mascara. HOWEVER, the brush it great. It reminds me of a mascara I purchased from Avon a couple of years ago that I loved but never saw in the catalog again. It's thick and has short bristles, so multiple coats without clumps is a cinch. Doing several coats helps with the fullness issue. And on my "natural" days just one or two coats looks very soft. The tube itself is a soft finish plastic so sometimes I feel like I don't have a very good grip on it and it might slip from my fingers. It hasn't happened but I would prefer a smoother, shiny plastic like most other tubes.

I'm happy with it and will probably buy it when I need more. It retails for about 8 bucks, so it's a pretty good deal. And I love that it doesn't clump which I usually have problems with since I like to wear so much mascara at once. What can I say, I love dark dramatic lashes.

I've done a comparison of the mascaras that I have been using recently; the Covergirl Lash Blast Fusion in Very Black, Maybelline XXL Curl Power in Very Black, and Maybelline Great Lash Waterproof in Very Black (the classic that make-up artists swear by). The eye on the left has a few of mascara, the eye on the right has no mascara.


The Lash Blast Fusion



XXL Curl Power



Great Lash



I really love the XXL but it does clump easily, the great lash I'm not in love with and only bought because my Rite Aid was running low on waterproof mascara that day and this was it for black. Although, the brush is great for my lower lashes.

Looking at the pictures there doesn't seem to be a huge difference. I don't know, what's your favorite mascara?

Thursday, August 5, 2010

Cocktail of the Week


My new obsession

Kahlua + A splash of Vodka + Almond milk = Yummy happiness

It's basically a white russian only vegan, so, that means its more delicious. And no creature large or small had to suffer for my intoxicated pleasure. It's a win win situation.

I suggest you all go to your local liquor store immediately.

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Why don't you go outside for a while

As an adult I know I should get outside on a regular basis. For, vitamin D, mental well being, blah, blah, blah. But, know what I've noticed? It's really boring.

When you're young there seems to be endless fun things to do outside. Games to play that aren't even really games, like twisting around a pole or blocking the way of bugs that are just walking around. And then of course, you have bikes and roller skates which are just for fun, not exercise. There was no pressure when using them to burn calories. It seems like even sitting around complaining there is nothing to do was more fun as a kid. And then you grow up and something changes...



I mean, sure there's games you can buy to play, like badminton, bocce, or even a frisbee, but those are all more fun with a group of people. I always prefer people who aren't too competitive. Honestly, it's a backyard game not the Olympics so calm down and let me call a Mulligan. But, on a Wednesday night after work when you happen to have a little extra time and the sun is still out what is there to do? Or how about on a lazy Sunday afternoon when you feel like being home and it's just so delightful outside?

I rent so I don't have yard work to do, not that I would consider yard work fun, but at least it's an outdoor activity. No pool here either or basketball hoop. I always feel like I shouldn't be wasting nice weather by sitting on my couch watching a movie or even doing the occasional chore around the house. I hear this voice somewhere in the depths of my psyche saying "It's so nice out, would be a shame to spend it inside. Why don't you go spend some time outside." And it just won't leave me alone. So, I think...but, if I go outside what am I going to do?

A few weeks ago I decided it was just too nice out, I would spend some time outside. I took a chair out onto the roof and my nail polishing supplies. I didn't want to just be sitting outside on the roof doing nothing but looking like a creep. I painted my nails and was sitting waiting for them to dry. I closed my eyes for 30 seconds and when I opened them a yellow jacket had landed on my shirt and started to build some spit nest thing on my chest. My nails are still wet and this stupid thing is too close to my face for me to feel comfortable. Oh AND I'm on the roof, so I need to be extra careful about thrashing around. I tried to coax him to move on by fuming him with the nail polish remover. It didn't even phase the little bastard. So I tried shimmying a bit. Nothing. I looked around helplessly for someone to help me. Nope that didn't work either. Damn, I was going to have to risk ruining my polish to catch this thing in a paper towel without getting stung in the face. I did what had to be done, then promptly went inside to have a beer, on my couch, in the air conditioning.



I've actually thought about turning my tv around so I can sit outside while watching. I would have something to do while getting a little outside time. I'm torn between 1)doing the right thing by being outside and getting harassed by bugs and pollen OR 2)feeding my addiction to air conditioning and Netflix instant play.

Life is full of difficult decisions.

Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Happy Birthday!



Today is my sister's birthday. Happy birthday, Mush! I love you XOXO

Monday, July 19, 2010

Why do Mondays suck?

Monday is the worst day of the week. Its so bad in fact that it affects my Sunday night. That moment at about 8 o'clock when I realize I better watch how many beers I drink and I have to be in bed at 10 makes me so depressed. Why you ask? Because I know what's coming... Monday. The day that it hits hardest that I must work in order to shelter myself, clothe myself, feed myself, insure my car, blah, blah, blah. Life was so much easier when my parents were responsible for keeping me alive.


It's not even that I dislike my job and the rest of the week goes pretty quickly (most weeks), I just prefer the weekends and vacation and holidays. Mondays just always seem to be mocking me. If it's gloomy, rainy, snowy or just shitty weather in general it's like "Ha Ha you HAVE to get out of bed, shower, put on regular pants and go to work. Even though I know you would rather stay in bed and watch tv or sit in your sweatpants internetting all day. Hahahahahah." And sunny, gorgeous, couldn't be any more perfect days are even worse. It's just a harsh reminder that if I were independently wealthy I wouldn't have to waste such a once in a lifetime perfect day inside. And it always feels like there has never been a more glorious day then the one that I'm missing right then. Once again, Monday wins.

So what do I do to cheer myself up on a Monday? I watch this video. I love the girl in the back doing the demonstrations. It cracks me up every time and then I mimic them the rest up the day for an added bonus chuckle. Lame, maybe. But, whatever gets you through.


I also like to visit Awkward Family Photos.


I love finding funny shit on the internet, send me suggestions. Brighten my Mondays.