I am so, so ready for the weekend! It's been a long and tiring week, but certainly not without its list of happies, so it's all good.
This week, I am happy and grateful for:
...my sweet Momma - she is so thoughtful. I had mentioned to her a while ago that I often have a hard time finding my favorite face wash out here; the only place that carries it is always out. So what does my Momma do? She sends me a box full of the stuff! Now I'm covered through 2012 (thank you, Momma...I love you!).
...a close-enough alternative to my Holy Grail (and now, discontinued) mascara:
I've been using Cover Girl's Marathon Mascara for yeeeaaarrrsss. I was devastated (you think I kid...) when I found out they'd discontinued it and now I am hoarding and rationing my last two tubes. I have contemplated this Buy It Now on eBay, but decided I'd be certifiably nuts to spend that kind of money on mascara (or would I?). Anyhoo, after testing out five alternative mascaras (seriously, what a waste of money), I finally found one that comes close to replacing my HG. Not quite, but close...and that is enough to make me happy.
...Tazo "Calm", Full-Leaf Tea. This made it on my Happy-List last week, but it warrants another appearance, because really, have you ever spied a prettier bag of tea? Look at those colors, the flower petals and the wannabe-organza sachet. I've said this before, but I am super easy to please...have you noticed?
...My I-know-I-live-in-Hawaii-but-I-am-still-going-to-wear-these-boots-on-principal-boots! When I came home with my purchase, the following exchange took place:
Husband: (Points to boots) "What are THOSE?"
Wife: "They're boots."
Husband: "For HERE?"
Wife: "Yes. It's Fall...and it's a girl thing."
I'm in love with them. They're calf boots and a little on the rugged side, but that is what makes them a little more practical for me. Plus, they look super cute paired with a skirt, leggings and skinny jeans (I tried all three). :) Now I just have to wait until the weather dips to oh, say...85-degrees before I can actually wear them. It's a good thing I am a patient person.
And finally, I am happy and grateful for every moment throughout each day when Phil will kiss me on my temple, or take my hand and lace his fingers through mine while we're out running errands, or when he says to me: "I missed you today" even though we work down the hall from one another. I am happy and grateful because he makes me feel loved. Fully.
They are really cute boots! And that sucks that they discontinued your mascara :/ That and chapstick are all I use on a daily basis but I am always trying new mascara. Lol.
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boots are necessary. even where i am too - in florida (:
ReplyDeleteI can't think of a single post you've ever written that isn't very heartfelt. Whether the sentiment be sadness or happiness, or even talking about some mochi and frozen yogurt, there's always a lot of feeling in your writing. I like that.
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean about being disappointed that your brand of mascara is being discontinued. I had the same problem with my lipstick years ago. I DID go on eBay and spend a fortune on 2 tubes and guess what? I have worn it only three times. I found a new favorite and decided to stock up in case it gets discontinued too.
Every girl needs a cute pair of boots, yes, even in Hawaii. Wait, is it really above 80 degrees there right now? Geez!
Oh Angie!I completely understand what it's like when something gets discontinued. Facewash is hard to come by. I found a miracle face wash a year ago that cleared my face up. Ionly went through 2 bottles and recently when I went back to by another, they stated they no longer carry it. They gave me something close which my face took some getting used to but now THIS is my miracle face wash. I pray it doesn't go away. Your mom is the cutest for doing that. I think you're so damn adorable for still wearing your boots. Good for you. I laughed at your convo with Phil :)
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Katie
Your mom is so adorable and thoughtful! I live 15 minutes away from my mom and she will still buy me the most random things...Tuesday I went over to her house and she had bought me a thing of balsamic vinegarette salad dressing because she thought I'd like it? haha moms are the best. And I LOVE your boots!! I got my first pair of knee high boots last year (but they are the pointy toe heel kind) and I think its time for some motorcycle boots like yours!!
ReplyDeleteI love getting care packages from my mom! :)
ReplyDeleteDavid once asked me what was the deal with "all" my boots. ..I only have two pair:) A girls gotta have boot and those are super cute!
ReplyDeleteAw, the last part is my fave. Nothin' like sweet love. Happy weekending! xo
ReplyDelete:-) Angie this makes me so happy
ReplyDeletei miss when I lived in college and my mom would send me little care packages of things from home. An entire box of products though? dammnn you a lucky girl! you are deff set for a year haha
i love your hawaiin boots! haha those are so cool! Just draw a little flower on the heel and they'll be more hawaiin boots haha
have a fantastic weekend pretty girl :-)
xoxox
How sweet of your mother to send you the face wash! Moms surely are the best, aren't they?!
ReplyDeleteAnd the boots? Love them. :)
I use that same Lorel brand mascara. I hope you grow to love it as I have. :)
ReplyDeleteGreat pics, you use natural light indoors or set up any studio stuff? I've been playing aroud with a studio set my husband got me for Christmas (it is sort of a pain and I am sort of a beginner which makes it a bad combination)
anyway, enjoy your weekend with your lovely hubby!
Rock those boots, sista!! The same thing goes for here in Texas. I want so badly to put on my favorite jacket and scarf and prance around like it's 50F degrees out.. ;) One day!
ReplyDeleteYour mom is awesome to send you endless supplies of your favorite product!! Too cute. :)
Happy weekend, sweet friend!
What a sweet guy you have. If guys only knew to keep doing those little things like that and just how much it means to us. :)
ReplyDeleteHooray for momma's puling through. I've never seen nor heard of your face wash. So its THAT good, huh?
Emily w/Amazing Grapes
Thank goodness for moms, huh? Im also in Hawaii! I love finding close bloggers. Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteParents are always awesome like that! We have these chips back home Have-a-chips so tasty, anywhoo... no where BUT my hometown... so my parents ship us a box regularly! Glad you're stocked up :)
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, I'd probably cry if they ran out of my mascara! Good luck, girl :)
ReplyDeleteI'd definitely want to wear boots even if I lived in Hawaii! I just love boots so much! And let me tell you I wish I lived in Hawaii!
ReplyDeleteAnd so sweet of your mama!
What a great post! Your mother is SO sweet! I've never tried that facewash...I'll have to give it a try.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about your mascara. I hate when that happens!
Aw, your mum is a sweetheart! I love mums! Mine does sweet little things like that too.
ReplyDeleteI don't know why I've never 'followed' you before. I've read your blog heaps and I think we must follow a lot of the same people because I always read the kind comments you leave on people's blogs. Anyway, I'm changing that right now! I look forward to your blog popping up on my feed.
what a thoughtful mom!! mom's are the best!!
ReplyDeletelove the boots too!