Tendy? Not-so-trendy? Indecisive.

Ok, so let me first start, by MAKING IT CLEAR to you, my feelings on something:  people who are indecisive in life DRIVE-ME-NUTS.

That aside, I would like to introduce you to some current trends that I (am troubled by and/or indecisive about ;)) was informed of recently via my email subscription to Scoutmob(LOVE)...

Here's something that's happening in my good ol' hometown of Seattle:

click the pic for more for more of their products!

THAT. Is exactly what it looks like.
A stud earring made of concrete.
By: Maple and Mauve
Is it strange that I think those might be a
little front-heavy annd/or just... HEAVY on your earlobes?
Would YOU wear them?

I like that the idea is fresh & probably recycled
(reduce-reuse-recycle-yipee!), but I just can't see
myself in them.
Hey, I wouldn't knock-it-til-I've-tried-it!

Something I love:

Click the pic for more of their unique designs! 

BlissfulCASE is located in Brooklyn, New York.
Unique. Funky & creative designs.
Interchangable for those of us who like a new
visual in the palm of our hands.

And last but not least... something I will NEVER like/love/wear:

Bugs. No.

There is a reason they call them "bugs."
No, thank you, fashion designers. I'd rather not.
These different designers named/displayed can all be found
by a simple Google search, but particularly,
I was reading this article over at Fashionista.com (<3 font="">),
called: "Trendspotting: Creepy Crawlies."
That says enough, for me. Nope.
*confusion*

Here is one, that I *am* genuinely torn over:

Hint: It's above their eyes.

As the majority of you may know, I am now an Esthetician.
One of my greatest passions in this industry is making
women beautiful, by using their OWN features to
complement their unique tones, textures, shapes, sizes, etc...
For most people, heavy eyebrows don't work.
For most people in fact, their naturally-growing eyebrow
shape needs to be trimmed, and tamed, and sometimes waxed
down a size or two to achieve the "natural & clean" look.

These above, have been somewhat groomed, but mostly...
too much hair on that face. For my comfort.
But that's just MY lowly opinion.



Who cares what I think? ;)

love, bex

#193... Can ya dig it?!

Attention Kittens! Kittens Everywhere!

I am so close to posting my 200th blab of nonsense(read:perfection), you can almost smell the cupcakes of celebration about to burn!! Can't you?! HA just kidding, I would NEVER burn a cupcake. Cruelty upon all levels.

As I was browsing my Google Reader(which was quite dusty) that I haven't been very loyal to, I curious'ed myself into clicking a picture one of my favorite bloggers had posted of a living room with globes as decor... Oh, what's that? You'd like to see?

[Here you go, sweet child]

How FUN, RIGHT? I'll be sad if you hate them. 

I'm NOT a huge fan of the couch or pillows(or the rug =/), just the tastefully organized shelves of color-coordinated-delight and the GLORY GLOBES of  all variety... 

The wall paint is nice too. Anyway...

My POINT IS as follows: Today I realized something very important.

A few weeks ago, I was in a vintage store and a Bother(name is irrelevant) 

questioned my love for globes, in a devaluing-way to my opinion, 

and at the moment I didn't have a specific response of WHY. 

Well of course, I am not one to change my mind for the 

cause of "Peer Pressure" (bah! what a filthy phrase), so I continued to love globes.

Upon seeing this picture, it sparked my memory of this conversation 

and I re-visited what I should-have-could-have said.

Happily, in my brainthoughts, I replied: 

"It's my home! I like to hold it and look at it

and I LIKE TO KNOW WHERE I AM."

All of a sudden, my brain was giddy and it made perfect sense. 

I like to know where I am, 

that's why I get discontent when I can sense that I'm not wanted 

and unhappy and mentally exhausted when I am not "home" with the situation. 

You know that warm, home-feeling, when things are easy and make-sense?

No matter where you are. Even if you're away from your element, 

having someone or someTHING that makes sense 

on-your-mind is comfort enough for the little-while-that-you're-away.

Globes aren't necessarily "home," in such a deep meaning, but they sure are cute. 

I think old ones are neat to decorate with, 

plus they're slightly educational and interesting as they've changed over the years, 

and come in all sorts of fun colors! 

Here's some wins; pass them out, there's enough to go around.

 I just embraced a little more of myself today :] 

So kiss off, schmucks who question my globe-love! 

 *Flexes arms and growl face*

grrr! >:D 

(you have to imagine-in the scrunch over my nose!)

Sorry it's been so long, I've been busy managing life, 

but I'm not abandoning all my kittenfaces. Miss you!

Please take care :) 

xox, Bex.

The thing about love...

underpass near my work

This made me smile.

The thing about love is that you can find it in anyONE, anyTHING, anyWHERE. 

Sometimes we just have to look a little harder than the surface to see it.

& who says it's gotta be more than just vandalizing a public underpass? ;) 

I think it's perfect.

xoxo, bex

------------------------

p.s.! Soon! And I mean SOON! There's gonna be another little tab born, F-Y-E.
Keep your eyes peeled. You're welcome.

~

Things I've been up to...

What have you been up to?

Spelunking? Designing secure entries in underground tunnels for the President? Shredding documents that bear social security numbers? Restocking books at your Barnes & Noble job? Me neither. BUT HOLY SMOKES have I been on busy-overload. Lemme Es'plain....

 

I am training hard for some dirty, filthy, fun thing that's gonna happen in June. Therefore I am at the gym 5 days a week(phew). That in itself, takes up 2 hours of my day because of travel, changing, and showering time. Then I have class 4-5 days a week as well; this is from 10-11:30ish. I work part time from 1-5pm Mon-Fri, too. Plus I have a particular 2 hour(usually) bracket dedicated to Wednesday nights. Also Tuesday & Thursday night engagements that require preparation and study.

Where is my bracket for laundry?

Where do I fit in maintaining my health? My makeup? Cleaning my bathroom?

DON'T get me wrong here... I am in no way complaining! :)
I absolutely love my busy schedule.

I love the fact that it keeps my mind engaged and always revolving, anticipating the next event; stimulating creative parts of my brain that I haven't used in a while. That is sincerely priceless to me. It's the small things, right? 

And so now I've added another task for myself. I am planning ... Ah-HEM... an Event. It's not a blog event, it's just something I need to do(that might be mildly HUGE), and something I've been meaning to do for a year now. You'll see pictures in about 2 months when it's over, but SHHH I can't tell you what it is. You understand, right? I'll show you pictures of other things, now though :) Ready? Me too!!

 

I went here between work & school the other week, to catch up on reading & some vitamin D. I've realized that whenever POSSIBLE that I have 10-30 minutes of free time, and it's somewhat sunny outside- I HAVE to take advantage, and sit outside for mental recovery from running around in whirlwinds. What a blessing :] Relaxation is such a gift.

 Being crazy is also a gift :)

Recently.... I revived my love for all things orange(not counting soda, of course). Remember that Nickelodeon(oh hey, the Nick logo is orange, too right??) show back in the late 90's called "Kenan & Kel?" Remember how Kenan would entice Kel into doing some-mischievous-thing for him, by bribing him with orange soda?

Kenan: "WHO. LOVES. ORANGE. SODA?
KELLLLLLL Loves orange soda."

Kel: "I do, I do, I DO-OOOOOH!"

Guess who else had a serious orange soda addiction in her younger years? This dude. Check it out. I've been eating oranges like they're goin' outta style. And it doesn't fulfill my craving for them, either. Weird, huh?

You succulent little darling.

*le sigh*

ANYWHO. That's what I've been up to. Enjoying life :)

Now tell me about your recent enjoyments/disappointments & we'll figure out how to either make them better, or how to get you to visit me so we can have an adventure for me to share with all our friends :)

xoxo, bex

New Paper

I enjoy typing. But more than typing, I enjoy w-r-i-t-i-n-g.
....Do any of you remember what that looks like?

I got a new notebook yesterday, for school... but I of course, had to christen the first page with a little doodle.

What'd you do, on your scary Monday?

Monday's don't seem so bad to me now that I have school again... I know that sounds backwards, but it's only because Monday class is simply an hour of taking notes on a Power Point presentation that my "teacher" talks over. Basically, he could email them to us, and I could sleep in more... :P Just a suggestion.

Anyway, back to my normal font size...This last week was a long one, for me. Lots of helping friends(not bad, just emotionally-demanding...) with issues, lots of waiting and waiting and WAITING for the right thing to come along :] Lots of travel; which automatically makes me ready for bed x) The actual traveling part is exciting, but when I'm done, I realize my body needs a rest(don't gotta tell ME twice).

This weekend, I am off to Seattle to finish my big 50 hours of volunteer-work for the month, and to meet lots of new people! I can't wait! It will be rewarding and fulfilling and I can't wait to have some sushi with no seafood in it. I know, I'm weird ;)

Be safe, loves. Travel responsibly, and be honest with your best friend when he/she asks: "Grrrrl, you think mah butt gettin' BIG??"

<3, bex.

ps. I got acupuncture today and it wasn't half bad. See? I'm still alive :)

I said, Good day to YOU!!!

Attention, Starbucks!

Excuse me, Starbucks. 

I don't recall giving you permission to 

change your logo.

If this is some sort of rebellion, I'll understand. I mean... there are thousands of  independent java huts around this peninsula, who don't consistently burn our espresso shots. 

So I get that.

But I think this is a little overboard. It looks to me, like you're trying to DUMB us down.

I don't know about you, but most coffee-addicts including myself, can READ.

You don't need to remove the WORDING.

I'm almost offended.

No, you know what? I AM offended.

Below, see this logo in the background?

I'm gonna miss it.

RIP Starbucks' Authenticity....

'Cause remember THIS one? It'was my fave.

credit

Is that wrong of me? It's a tad ....

well she's nakie, sure. But she's the original!!

Oh well, as with everything else looking streamlined, I guess they 

would have ripped my heart to shreds ONE of these days. 

Not that I'm super obsessed with their coffee ANYway, but it might have been nice if they'd asked my opinion, first.

;)

[/rant]
IN OTHER NEWS...
Tomorrow I'll be in the great Emerald City ALL day and you don't even know how excited I am.
SO. EXCITED. 
GUYS! Have a fantastic weekend, 'cause you've earned it. This week was a little rough, AMIRITE?!


Talk with you soon chikadee's. 
<3 bex...

How College Sucks Your Life Away & Other Highlights

I got a parking ticket last week.
And I thought, in my rage, "I won't stand for this! This is highway robbery! They can't get away with this!"

And so the plan was to tap dance on their Security Administrator's desk until my justice was served. But you have to turn in your "appeal"(What is this? The real 'People's Court' of Judge Judy!?) 5 days after the initial 'infraction' was recorded. Which means that I missed the deadline. (Warning! Sarcasm!)Oh well, I guess next time I'll decide that $25 is worth less than not being able to find a legitimate spot, when I'm almost late for class. OH WAIT. I WASN'T BREAKING ANY RULES. And now I will justify myself publicly, to get this off my chest, so that I don't break out in Shingles, from stressing over it... again.(run on sentence much?) And then I will depart, cause I'm seriously supposed to be working on my Dreamweaver project. Much love, have a great week!! I've got Starbucks-flavored-content for Friday!

xoxo, bex.

 Ready? I'm excited to show you.See??????

NOTICE: 1.) NO blocking of the parking space in front of my Jeep.
2.) NO parking over striped lines on the ground.

NOTICE: 1.) TONS of space- at least 25ft- between me and the car behind.
2.) NO PAINTED CURB. No Red, No Yellow, NO NOTHING.

Power Points

At the root of virtually all spiritual practice is the notion of forgiveness. Think about every single person who has ever harmed you, cheated you, defrauded you, or said unkind things about you. Your experience of them is nothing more than a thought that you carry around with you. These thoughts of resentment, anger & hatred represent slow, debilitating energies that will dis-empower you. If you could release them, you would know more peace.
-Wayne Dyer

The rung of a ladder was never meant to rest upon, but only to hold a man's foot long enough to enable him to put the other somewhat higher.
-Thomas Henry Huxley

You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You must do the thing which you think you cannot do.
-Eleanor Roosevelt

Do not regret growing older. It is a privilege denied to many.
-Author Unknown

Have compassion for everyone you meet, even when they
don't want it. What seems conceit, bad manners, or
cynicism is always a sign of things no ears have heard, no eyes have seen. 
You do not know what wars are going on down there where the spirit meets the bone.
-Miller William


Have a good week lovelies... :) Here is another great thing I read last week. Enjoy, and keep that smile bright.
~28 Dignified Ways to Impress Everyone Around You~
xoxo, bex.

GOOD MORNING!!

I've walked to the Alaskan tundra and back!

Okay, so it was to Starbucks. Across the street. But this cozy hood served it's purpose.

I am currently creating an AdWords campaign for another company. If you know anyone who needs AdWords help for their small business, I'd love to assist! Throw my name around.

email contact: zomgitsfriday[at]gmail[dot]com


In other news....
It's Tuesday! And Monday was terrible, AMIRIGHT!?
This weekend I ventured out of my usual hermit-cave and tried something new...
Dancing.
In. Front.
Of. People.
Yeah. I went there. And it wasn't sooooo bad(but still scary, I had to throw myself).
Altho, since I was playing my friend Hoolia's 'Kinect' the game called Dance Central, I got pretty frustrated when it wouldn't recognize that I was doing the dance correctly, so it wouldn't give me the points. Oh well. Maybe it's just proving me right that I am TERRIBLE at dancing ;)
That would be just fine by me. But in other- OTHER news...
This also happened at her house:

Don't ask why :) They're just fake leaves.
BECAUSE! Ok? Because.

Anddddddd...this may have happened too... but I'm still not sure.

Don't judge me.
You're jealous cause your lips are non-existent like mine.
:]
Have a happy Tuesday, people. Try not to let the week get to you...
...Cause it's pretty rough out there.
Love peace & tiny salsa-red lips! (Salsa Red by Mary Kay)

<3 xoxo Bex.

100th Post, like ...forever AGO!

DUDES!
I totally skipped over the fact that last Friday, was my 100th post!

Uhhh... HELLOOOOOO RED!

Time to wake up to the pungent Folgers that. is. your. BLOG! and remember to CELEBRATE these things!

*celebrates alone*

Yeah. So Wednesday morning, I stayed home from work because of the sheets of ICE 

that have become our ROADWAYS. *shiver*

As I was saying, I came in around noon-thirty. With a cold. 

See my article regarding KEEPING YOUR GERMS TO YOURSELF.

So I sat, cold, with my snow-jacket ON, freezing fingers(OH COLD HANDS/WARM HEARTS GIFT, pllllllleeeeeeaaase COME SOON!!), sniffling and giggling at my google-reader blog-reviews.
This morning I am cozy at home, off work AGAIN, for the holiday. BEST WEEK OF WORK EVER.

HOLY CROW THE AIRLINE RATES ARE FLYING.

THE SNOW IS MELTING!!!! I loved watching the snow fall, while I was at work Monday; it was very peaceful and relaxing. Not to mention snow is somewhat DRY compared to rain, so I enjoyed the fact that I felt I was sitting inside of a snowglobe :)
My family and I cooked a huge breakfast this morning, since we were all home together:
My dad vs the Waffle maker...

It won:

The highlight was really the coffee:
See the steam? Perfect.

Tomorrow's plan: Black Friday Madness.
Coffee will be involved, rest assured.
I am in need of stocking up on Bath & Body Works EVERYTHING-supply. For the first time in my life, I'm ALMOST out of all soaps and body washes, and (ok so not lotion, I'm good there) shaving lotion. That stuff maybe be expensive but I highly recommend it. It leaves the smoothest shave ever. And yeah, we're about to border into TMI territory, so I'll end on this...
Have a great weekend everyone, no killing each other at Wal-Mart with your shopping carts!!!
Little old ladies may be slow, but they have things to buy too!!
And they grandkids that LOVE them! Just remember that.

Ok, farewell 'til Tuesday:)
Love you all <3 xoxo Bex...

Snow Days!

Guess where I am!?

AT HOME! IN BED! ALL TOASTY & WARM!

It snowed like crazy yesterday, and so today I am at home avoiding the masses of traffic that are piled up everywhere. NOT ONLY did it snow, but the temp dropped and iced everything over. Too bad we live in the wettest part of the state!

No one in this Peninsula area knows how to drive properly in these conditions, therefore this is what happens...

People park their cars along the side of the roads, IN MY WAY, because they didn't think it was a bad idea to take a joyride during a snowstorm, last night. Or because they didn't THINK. And I'm not just being vent-y because I've been out in it, driving my parents around with my 4wheel-drive, but HONESTLY these are people trying to rush to the mall who just are in the way; not the good people who are just trying to get home to make dinner for their families. Don't even get me started on the story regarding my 2 hour trip from Wal-Mart to home, WHICH IS LESS THAN 3 miles MIGHT-I-ADD.

ALSO another crazy thing I saw (that I didn't get a chance to take a picture of, because I'm a safe driver ;)) ...was a school bus stopped and parked on the right side of the highway because it couldn't make it up the hill. Kinda sad- those school buses were picking up stranded people on the roads...then the bus got stuck... is that IRONY?

Anywho here's some more snow pictures :)

 Here's my Tawny girl in the snow. I was the last to leave work yesterday. :) This was just at 1:30pm....!

And this is the inside of my jeep, looking out to my windshield. I had to get back out carefully and scrape the windows off with a FLIP FLOP I happened to have in the very back of my Jeep, HAH!

Ingenious? I think so.

Please be safe out there, you monsters!!!

xoxo, bex

Pet Peeves or Things That Annoy Me Daily: Work Edition

* Slow Program: Don't get me wrong, I am openly anti-Mac and, and AND I love the Zune Media... but to have this open and playing music to me, while I have 4 other windows open, slows down my other programs- and frankly, drives me directly to flippin crazytown. This also applies to slow drivers in front of me because they think no one else has anywhere to go. Which is always the WRONG assumption when I am behind you in line.

 * Micromanagement: Specifically, getting the same email TWICE within 3 minutes, because the 2nd receiver(who was cc'd) didn't notice MY name was listed first.

* Oh there IS something to do? Thanks, I wasn't already swamped.

* Business Card Hoarders: Specifically a few insurance salesmen, who have been in repeatedly for the last couple weeks. And take 3 or 4 of the SAME business cards that they took the last time they were in. I understand if you are referring our business elsewhere, but until you can prove it, I will hold this against you. KLEPTO!!

* Oh thanks for reading that out-loud for me, since you were just going to hand it over anyway. Yeah, I am actually illiterate, I just didn't want to ask you to read it, cause that would be embarrassing.

Airplane! Another stereotyping article!

Everyone knows white pants are dangerous. But how about on airplanes?
    Actually I look pretty dang cute, so just put that opinion back where it came from. HELLO ALL! I just decided to do some mid-air writing on my flight home from LA.
    M is sleeping somewhat soundly to my right and to my left is a comfortable Goatee-wearing Gentleman in your typical "Jeans and t-shirt guy" stereotype. Speaking of which, so begins my list of Airplane stereotype categories that you all know you fall into at one point or another. I'm sorry to alarm you. But you fit somewhere(insert Michael Scott joke here).
    I guess to be fair, I will start off categorizing myself.
--> "Frequent Flyer": Sweatpant capri's & flip flops. This girl knows the importance of being comfortable in small spaces, but at the same time "cute" for traveling opportunities(SURE I guess cute is used relatively). *curtsy* Hence the bright blue Pea Coat! Laptop in tote-like bag, not the bulky business case from Wal-mart with the crappy quilting and no pockets/flaps/slots left unequal. By that I mean pockets for everything: multiple pens, blank CD's you won't use, nailpolish, diapers, spare sub-woofer, the list goes on and on.
---@ THIS POINT I THINK ITS APPROPRIATE TO MAKE A SIDENOTE CONCERNING THE PEANUTS. "Party Mix" they are calling it now, oh excuse me... "Gourmet." I supposed this is to make it appear larger than a sugar packet, right? Yes, but not really. And also that makes it automatically classy. Lets continue, shall we? This time in alphabetical order you say? Can Do!
--> "The Asian Couple": Young or old, you've seen them. They usually fall into one of two extremes: the keep-to-themselves, or the Yell-across-the-cabin-to-each-other type. Both have gold jewelry, and could pass for 1st class, based on their attire, but you and I know they're just thrifty.
--> "The Australian": Whether or not this man is from Australia, he sure fits the part. He dons a wavy, sun-streaked mane. Chewing gum at times, obnoxiously smiling to himself. Is he high?
--> "The Businessman": He comes in two forms. #1-the Classy, and #2- the Swindler. The Classy is quietly tapping away on his blackberry or smartphone, while the Swindler is yelling INTO his. Both are getting things done, the latter altho is less effective, and less considerate of others around him. I have yet to see this is woman-form. Have you?? I would like to know of your experience. NEXT!
--> "The Carefree Scrub": Listen, I'm sure he's a nice guy or a good friend or whatever... but he's not doing my eyes any favors. He generally doesn't bother ANYone. He probably wore those jeans the entire trip without one wash, and his raggedy t-shirt ...well he flipped it inside out, especially for today's flight.
--> "The Clueless Husband": With or without wife, this guy is doing it wrong. The poor guy. He loses his ID last minute, finds it at security, and manages to lose it once more before boarding. But you know he belongs to SOMEONE because as dizzy as he looks, he's probably a great dad.
--> "The Dimwit-Botox-Lady": Looks like a cat. YIKES! Blond hair. Over-sized luggage that she can't lift, and wayyyyyyyyyyyyy too much makeup for 7AM. She politely smiles & bats her 3lb false eyelashes around, fishing for help with that Louis Vuitton knockoff suitcase(its gotta be a knock-off, otherwise what is she doing in the Coach-Class?)
--> "The Exit-Rowers": That's me again. I got the middle seat tho, so spreading out isn't too huge of an option for me. But this guy- the guy in the classic blue plaid- exactly across the aisle from me, he's got the Seattle's Best cup. He's got his tray down before take-off. And he isn't paying attention to the SNORING space-leech next to him blocking the view out the window(See "S").
--> "The Preacher": Yeah, he's got his giant wooden cross(home-made no doubt) hanging on his neck, and his suspenders over his denim collared shirt. Also, he is LOUD! Holy Trout! He is louder than the whole awaiting-gate-crowd combined on his flip phone! Did I mention he's giving out his credit card number and last 4 of his social?! He's sadly asking for it. Which brings me to S.
--> "The Sleeper": This is the one that I appreciate. They don't try to make pointless conversation with you. Nor do they try to find out your whole life story, and they don't even bother to give the stink-eye to whoever just nudged them awake. Whether or not they get a full-flights rest, they are content to themselves and seem to wake up conveniently when the drink-cart rolls their way. I can't sleep sitting upright, so I sadly cannot participate, BUT that just makes me the quiet observer of these fine specimens.
--> "The Snoring space-leech": This person doesn't have any regard for physical space, OR audible space. Their snoring is terrible, as is the breath that takes up your nostril space. *shiver*
....Last but not least- I must give kudo's to the STAFF. The most important person on the plane. More important than the mysterious man flying this thing, is....
--> "The Unnecessarily-Patient-&-Hilariously-Witty-Stewardess": She KNOWS that bag isn't going to fit. But she'll HELP! She twists and she turns it, breaking a SWEAT even!! Boy, is she dedicated. And when she has no choice but to speak the unspeakable "We'll just have to check this bag, sir/ma'am," She looks like she wasn't even expecting it. Worry & concern even play across her mug- truly impressive. They don't even know what just hit them, but we do, you & I. We observe. And we write these articles.

Did I miss anyone??

NEW POLL- submit your opinion

We all understand that Opinions... are like bellybuttons. Everyone has one!
But, we don't all need to see yours.
Today tho, I'm asking you to tell me your opinion, NOW!

At the bottom of this page there is a Poll Question: "How Often are You RIGHT?" and I will reveal interesting results next Saturday when the question has closed.

Answer now, and be a part of my experiments, MWUAHAHA... I mean...Help me share your
opinion ;)

Be on the lookout for a NEW Poll Question Next Friday.
Send me suggestions for the type of question you'd like to see, too.
We'll experim- I mean we'll SHARE...

Thanks! Happy Friday everyone!