Newspaper Print Fingernails

If you are like me, you love to have cute finger and toenails. I recently bought some of the OPI Shattered nail polish and LOVE LOVE LOVE it. But as I was surfing the web, I found newspaper print nails and cannot wait to try it. Here's a step-by-step guide provided by Glam.com .

What You’ll Need:
▪ A shot glass
▪ Rubbing alcohol
▪ Base coat
▪ Clear top coat
▪ Pastel nail polish
▪ 10 small strips of newspaper

Step One: Apply one base coat followed by two coats of your pastel nail color. Allow to completely dry.
Step Two: Pour rubbing alcohol into a shot glass and dip a fingertip in.
Step Three: Cover damp nail with a strip of newspaper and firmly press in place for 30 seconds. Slowly peel newspaper off and allow to dry. Repeat on other fingertips.
Step Four: Set with a top coat.

Cute right?

Happy Memorial Day

I know it is a little late (I got stuck working) but I wanted to wish everyone a Happy Memorial Day. Today I took some time to remember those that risked their lives and even died to make this country free.

God Bless the Troops, thank you for all you do.

A day of destruction ...

Yesterday Oklahoma was hit by a tornado outbreak. Tons of tornadoes tore through Oklahoma like it was a playground waiting to be toyed with. Lives were taken and people lost everything. There is even a 3-year-old boy that remains missing after he was ripped out of the arms of his mother, who is in critical condition.

I am very blessed that none of my family or myself were affected by the storm. I had some very close calls and shed a lot of tears, but I woke up today knowing everything was going to be OK. Here is a look at what Oklahoman's faced yesterday:

(This is the tornado that was headed towards my house. Thank God it lifted before it got there.)

If you'd like to help, there are a lot of resources here with information on how you can do so.

The photo's were provided by NewsOK.com

Sometimes you need to shave face?

I am a huge fan of the Housewives of New Jersey. Yes it is like a 'real life' soap opera, but maybe that is why I like it so much. While I am not a fan of the traditional soap, I do love the fact that this one is real. But that isn't the point of this post, haha. So what do I mean that 'sometimes you need to shave face?'
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Last season, Caroline Manzo said that she shaves her face. When watching the show, I thought ... wow that is brave to admit on national television. I'm not sure I could admit something so personal on national television. Today, on Caroline's blog she posted a response about her shaving. You can read it here.

Growing up, I have heard numerous times not to shave your face because it makes the hair grow in thicker and black. And even though I was told this, I have shaved my 'peach fuzz' on my upper lip a time or two. I tried waxing and the pain is just too unbearable for me to stand it. I don't mind it on my eyebrows, but never again will I put wax on my lip.

I know I am not the only person that deals with this type of problem, so I ask you ... What do you do to fight that pesky facial hair?

Southern Girl Cooks: Watermelon Salsa

Summer is just around the corner, and watermelons are going to be selling like hotcakes. I don't know about you, but I love love love salsa. Down here it is often refered to as redneck caviar.

I have not tried this salsa, but I am planning to as soon as watermelons get a little cheaper than $6 or more a piece. If you try it, let me know what you think!

Ingredients

• 2 cups seeded and coarsely chopped watermelon
• 2 tablespoons chopped onion
• 3 tablespoons seeded, chopped Anaheim chile
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt

Directions

1. In a serving bowl, mix together the watermelon, onion, and chile pepper. Season with balsamic vinegar and garlic salt. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour to blend flavors.

.... And we're back

It never fails... every time I tried to log-in to blogger to tell you all an amazing and hilarious story, it was down. I found myself constantly checking to see if it was up and no, it wasn't. Right now is the first time I have seen it up in the last 2 1/2 days. Actually, I was in mid-post when it shut down. Talk about suck!

Anyways, sorry I have been on a force hiatus. Now back to your viewing pleasure ...

My lucky day!

Last week was pay-it-forward week and a local jewelry store does just that. Every year, the jewelry store will drop gift boxes off in different locations throughout the city every day. Usually they go to a few places each day. They then post hints on Facebook about the location. Generally it is a picture of the place and in some cases they will post a generic map photo.

Well, I have hunted and hunted for one for several years now. I always wondered what was in them and what girl doesn't love free jewelry? Well last week, my boyfriend I found one! How did it happen?

Well I was sitting at work surfing Facebook and I just happened to see that they posted a new pic with a new location. It was at the lake near my house and I knew my boyfriend would be driving by there at that exact time on his way home. So, I ran to the break room and gave him a call. I was so excited and hoped it would be me!

He went to the location I described (because he is such a great boyfriend) and there it was, the little jewelry box containing the free gift! He took it and I asked him to open it so that I'd know what was in it (I just couldn't wait to open it myself). This is what I got:

I just love it and know I have several outfits that will look great with it.

So now I have to ask, what is the best free thing you have received?

I miss you mom, grandma

As Mother's Day approaches I find myself more and more bitter. Not just because I am sick of seeing all the ads and they are pulling at my heart strings, but because I won't be celebrating with my mother or my grandmother. And even though they have been gone for 2 years, I just can't help but cry,

Every year we would go to my grandma's house and have lunch then spend the day with her. Typically she would cook even though we always told her not to. I miss that. I miss walking into the house and getting a warm hug and hearing how much they love me.

I can't help but be pissed off. I'm pissed off that my grandma was taken from me. I'm pissed off that I five months later I had to turnaround and plan my mom's funeral. It's just not fair to take them both from me in such short of time.

And believe me I know that life's not fair. Everyone has told me that, I grew up knowing that but I don't care. This is just wrong. It's wrong to do this to anyone. No one deserves pain like this, I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy. I'm 27-years-old and I feel like I have lost the biggest part of who I am, and I have because these are the women that made me who I am.

So I sit here in a slump, ranting about things I know I can't fix. But I do hope that all of you who are lucky enough to still have your mother's and grandmother's make sure you let them know how special they are because you never know when it will be the last time you get to hear them tell you that they love you too.

Rest in peace grandma and mom, I will forver love and miss you.

Thank you to our troops!

"Now I lay me down to sleep, one less terrorist this world does keep. With all my heart I give my thanks, to those in uniform regardless of ranks. You serve our country and serve it well, with humble hearts your stories tell. So as I rest my weary eyes, while freedom rings our flag still flies. You give your all, do what you must...with God we live and God we trust.