Camera can't cut it...

So, I've owned the Nikon Coolpix s210 for maybe 1.5 years now. At first I was super excited because I have a Nikon d40 SLR that I absolutely LOVE.  I figured, coming from Nikon, this point and shoot camera should be awesome...not so much.  In the time that I've owned it, the spring on the battery door broke, the quality of pics has significantly diminished and the flash has stopped working.  It is  now sitting on my desk in my...

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Need inspiration?

Do you need a reason to get up in the morning? Are you feeling down because of what life has thrown your way? Or are you just having a bad day? I encourage you to watch the following video for a guaranteed pick me up. This man is truly an inspiration. After wiping away the tears from my face, I realized that my "problems" were not THAT bad. It's all in the attitude! It's like he says: Attitude is Altitude! I'm definitely downloading this to my iphone so the next time I start to complain about something insignificant, I can remember that it's...

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Lady Gaga?

Sorry I've been on hiatus....I've been busy trying to clean up my yard for Vodka Friday's (more on that another day). In the meantime check out this HIGHlarious parody of Lady Gaga's "Telephone" video. Enjoy! ...

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Beannachtai na Feile Padraig!!! (Happy St. Patrick's Day in Gaelic)

This is one of my favorite days of the year. I  look forward to hanging out with friends and family at our usual spot, Griff's Shenanigans Bar in Montrose. Each year my friends and I make sure we have the day off to prepare (i know...we're dorks!).  Last night I went above what I usually do and painted my nails..have a look: you like? I know it's only 10:00 am but I've been waiting weeks for one of these: can't wait! Here's...

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Things are always bigger in Texas...

We had a great weekend with friends in San Antonio, as you can see in the pics below.  We stayed at the Indigo Hotel.  It was a very nice boutique hotel on the Riverwalk. However, it is at the end of the Riverwalk and not in the best part of town.  That being said, I would definitely stay here again, as long as I was accompanied by my husband.  :) This is my hubby with his Texas sized margarita...they were pretty tasty, but we...

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So long, farewell, adios, avedazane, etc.

It's been one of those days! Luckily, I'm about to get outta this joint! I probably won't post anything until Monday, unless by chance, I get to a computer before then :) Here's wishing you a safe and wonderful Spring Break! MW...

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Kandee

Kandee JohnsonShe is one of my fav make-up artists and I follow her religiously. She always has the best tutorials. This one is awesome. I think I'm going to try this tomorrow for my tri...

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New Etsy items for sale

New items added today Click here to visit my etsy shop    &nb...

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Traveling and scammers...BEWARE!

The thought of a mini vacay excited me when my friend mentioned they were going to San Antonio, Texas for the weekend. She invited us along, so I agreed (without talking to the hubby....whoops!).  We thought we would be able to get this special deal through a friend of ours, but it fell through. We started searching for vacation rentals near the area because the hotels on the river walk during spring break were outrageous! Being the Craigslist...

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Grocery shopping and my never ending Chinese food obsession

Today was supposed to be a "light" grocery shopping day. Note: do NOT, I repeat, do NOT, take your teenage son with you to the grocery store. A simple grocery list turns into more money spent at the end of the trip. UGH! While adding more to my cart for my son, I thought I might as well try and cook my own Chinese food at home with all the take-out I've been doing lately. It may save myself some money in the end. Browsing the frozen section and...

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Etsy

Before opening my vintage accessory store, I had no idea of the existence of Etsy. WOW! I was definitely missing out!  They have the most amazing sellers on there. I love to read the spotlight on the different sellers they have.  It's amazing to hear about their stories. It's so inspiring to hear about people who work for corporate America during the day and start their own little business on the side just selling items they either love to make or find at estate sales or garage sales.  This one lady did that and her store just took...

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New beginnings

I say new beginnings because my son (who just turned 18 yesterday) will be going off to college in August.  These will be new beginnings for the both of us. He's not your traditional 18 year old. He's an old soul in a teens body.  Funny thing is he realizes and accepts it.  He doesn't have his driver's license yet and is in really no hurry to get it. He rarely goes out. I've told my friends he reminds me of the kid on "Sixteen Candles"...

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