Found a WICKED new song- it gets me so pumped up!! LOVE it – one of the perks to Facebook is when friends share cool things like this:
Hope you’re having an amazing week!
Live life to the max,
Waxing Facial Hair? Advice please…
March 30, 2012 By 7 Comments
Can we please have a discussion about facial hair and waxing??
Yes, you read correctly!!
It’s been brought to my attention that I should consider waxing some lovely upper lip hair! Well, no one blatantly told me – I may have been curious and “asked” a close friend to shed her opinion.
In particular the hair is more noticeable in my dimples / smile lines!
I get my eye brows waxed – not regularly – but whenever I’m at the right place at the right time and remember.
To be completely honest, I’m scared that if I do get my upper lip hair – that is barely dark – it will grow in THICK and dark!!!
Are you willing to share any insight with me?? I would really appreciate it!!
Another friend was telling me about her recent experience with threading. Have you tried that?
Why you may ask am I blogging about this? Because I think that being confident and always holding ourselves accountable to our personal appearance, both contribute to living an amazing life!
Look forward to your opinions and advice!!
From the woman with a hairier upper lip that she ever knew,
Listening to Shame video!
March 19, 2012 By Leave a Comment
I really really enjoyed watching this video! Brené Brown‘s message really resonated with me.
Have an amazing week!
Live Inspired,
Planning!
March 2, 2012 By 2 Comments
I’m about 13 months away from my big 3-0 Birthday!! My wonderful friend Twila had a 30th Birthday bash with a “Slogan Tshirt” theme. I had a shirt made that said “amazing“!! The evening was fabulous – with a band, snacks, bar, dancing and tons of fun!
I’ve been thinking a lot about having a party in celebration of this milestone also! Initially I thought I wanted a surprise Birthday! I LOVE surprises…I told my husband this,
“I’d LOVE for you to have a Surprise 30th Birthday Party for me!” I exclaimed
“It isn’t a surprise if you know about it!?” was his lame response
“Well, you have over a year to plan it – so it will be a surprise!” I replied
Then I started to think – maybe I don’t want a surprise. I’m a planner and like to be involved in the details. With Event Coordinator/Planner experience, I’ve become a bit of a perfectionist when it comes to event details! I want to be part of who is invited, etc.
So now, I’m dreaming up what an “ideal” 30th Birthday party looks like to me…
Today I got inspired by a gorgeous wedding that I came across online!! (Thanks to The Farmers Trophy Wife for including one of Bailey’s pics in her Color post). Bailey the bride, has a blog called Peppermint Bliss. There were 3 parts to her wedding and each had their own theme and were decorated extravagantly!! Clearly my wedding budget was much smaller than this gorgeous lady.
I found this cool picture collages of their wedding on Style Me Pretty. They have thousands of really neat Inspiration Boards!
Her Welcome Reception was western themed:
The Wedding had a rustic, outdoor feel:
AND my favorite the “Willa Wonka-meets-Alice in Wonderland” inspired After Party with outrageously beautiful colors!!!!
Enjoy checking out their pictures!
Back to planning my bash in my mind…What do you think I should do? Have you ever planned your own Birthday party? What theme would you go with?
Cheers,
5 Love Languages
February 27, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Shaking the dust off an old post!
I wrote this blog post 3 years ago (originally posted March 16, 2009):
I was talking to a girlfriend about her Valentines and it dawned on me that we need to chat about the 5 Love Languages! It’s a book that is absolutely amazing! If you’re a keener and can’t wait for me to discuss them all, visit your local bookstore or online used store OR even better borrow a copy from a friend to reveal your Love Language and your partners! If you do anything, go on a date to the Book Store and do the quiz in the back of the book!!
My friend really wanted flowers for the special romantic Hallmark holiday and he made plans to take her for dinner! In his defense it wasn’t in his budget to do both, another lesson – we need to educate the men of the world that Costco, Wal Mart and other fab places sell flowers cheap - bottom line – they are going to wilt away in time!! OK – back to my point!
I quickly identified that her love language was Gifts – not a bad thing – that was just her desire for this occasion AND his was Quality Time or Act of Service – kind of a combo! I’m going to help you discover the 5 Love Languages shortly! The key to an amazing relationship is effective communication – to discover what satisfies each other. I don’t have just 1 Love Language but a combination of 3 ;) and none were what my hubby anticipated for the quiz!!
NOW (February 2012):
In my Living an Amazing Life ezine this month (subscribe today), I recorded a vlog (video blog) talking about this book.
I also just discovered that you can do the QUIZ online!!
Enjoy discovering your love language(s).
Stay Amazing,
Blow your hair back wicked!
December 3, 2011 By 2 Comments
One of my favorite things to do is watch the annual Victoria Secret Fashion Show. This year I had full intentions of watching it when it aired on TV Tuesday, but my plans changed. Thankfully I was able to watch this awesome YouTube.com video of the ENTIRE show! I loved the costumes, music, decor, everything was SO amazing – it motivated me even more to run towards my dreams!! 
While watching the show I got inspired and creative. I tore apart some outdated business aids instead of simply recycling them. I love finding a new use for things!! How do you get inspired and pumped up??
WARNING – the fashion show is addicting. If you push play below, whatever you’re doing right now – will be put on hold for 44 minutes!!
On my BUCKET LIST: To attend a Victoria Secret Fashion Show in person at the LIVE recording!!
Live Inspired,
P.S. I’ve blogged about a previous VS Fashion Show before featuring the song Amazing by Seal.
Thumbs Up
October 25, 2011 By 1 Comment
A few years ago my Mom had bought a new car. The first time I rode with her, she was so excited to show me a few features of her new wheels!
Mom encouraged me to turn the thumbs up button on!
My eyebrows raised in question, “Thumbs up button?”
“Yah!” my awesome Mom exclaimed “it warms your bum!”
“Oh, you mean the heated seat button?” I asked
My “blonde” mother confirmed “Yes!”
I questioned where she got her “thumbs up” description?
With that my unique Mom pointed at the button and gave me the thumbs up action.
I started to giggle! She was completely serious and after taking a closer look at the image, I could see what she saw. I kindly showed her that the symbol was actually a seat with heat rays!?
I loved her positive spin!
We both laughed! To this day, every time I look at the heated seat button in any vehicle – I think of my Mom and smile.
“Thumbs Up” – have an amazing day!
Live Inspired,
