We're headed to Florida tomorrow morning, and I am not sure when I'll be able to post again.
I will be thinking of some wonderful new material for New Hampshire Avenue, and promise to have something entertaining to you by Tuesday evening.
Until then, I leave you with this goody:
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Hairdresser Approved
My hairdresser is amazing. She works in Concord, New Hampshire. I have yet to find anyone better. So yes, I wait to have my hair cut and colored when I am in New Hampshire.
I have been to three different hairdressers in DC. Three! None of them even compare. The first one left color on my skin. How crappy is that!? $180 later and you are gonna have me walking out of your place looking like that? Puh-lease.
The second could not get my hair color right. I don't know how many times I had to tell him the color needed to be altered. Ehh.
Number three (and four) is good, but EXPENSIVE. And down here it is not uncommon to have one stylist color your hair and another cut it. Oh, and another washes it. By the time I leave I've shelled out about $200, and am left wondering why my hair isn't gradually turning into strands of gold.
So anytime I am in New Hampshire I go see Mandy. Mandy has a sign that says, "I not a magician. I'm a beautician." She is a magician though. She colors and cuts my hair all for under $100, and IT'S PERFECT!
Back to the real reason I am writing this post. All four hairdressers agree on one thing: my hair should not be washed everyday. In fact, they have all said most people wash their hair too often, and the longer you can go without washing, drying, and straightening your hair, the better!
I really hate washing my hair, so I have no problem following their advice. I have a lot of hair and it's long. So it is quite a process to get it smooth and straight, or smooth and wavy. It is a damn workout actually.
So how do you deal with hair that may not be squeaky clean, but not ready to be washed? Three options:
1. Ponytail.
2. Headband. You could even do a ponytail with a headband.
3. Powder. I understand, it sounds a little gross. If you do it right though, you could easily save yourself 40 minutes in the morning and save your tresses from another round of abuse.
What you want to avoid with the powder is the Marie Antoinette. Let me explain...
A brilliant friend introduced me to powder. She told me how she sprinkles and brushes. Pure genius!
I asked my hairdresser, and she gave me the thumbs up. It might sound silly, but it works!
Well one early morning in the office, my genius my friend came out of the bathroom looking, well, very "royal". We had a tough night (read between the lines). So the fact she had lip gloss on was huge. The fact we were standing and talking in complete sentences, and even giggling was huge.
As I helped my friend remove the extra the powder from her hair all I could think of was Marie Antoinette and her powdered coiffures. What a freakin mess that was. I wonder if Marie had friends brushing out her extra powder. Probably not. I am guessing a servant had the pleasure of unpowdering Her Majesty.
So with the powder, go easy. It is a whole lot easier to add more. ;)
I have been to three different hairdressers in DC. Three! None of them even compare. The first one left color on my skin. How crappy is that!? $180 later and you are gonna have me walking out of your place looking like that? Puh-lease.
The second could not get my hair color right. I don't know how many times I had to tell him the color needed to be altered. Ehh.
Number three (and four) is good, but EXPENSIVE. And down here it is not uncommon to have one stylist color your hair and another cut it. Oh, and another washes it. By the time I leave I've shelled out about $200, and am left wondering why my hair isn't gradually turning into strands of gold.
So anytime I am in New Hampshire I go see Mandy. Mandy has a sign that says, "I not a magician. I'm a beautician." She is a magician though. She colors and cuts my hair all for under $100, and IT'S PERFECT!
Back to the real reason I am writing this post. All four hairdressers agree on one thing: my hair should not be washed everyday. In fact, they have all said most people wash their hair too often, and the longer you can go without washing, drying, and straightening your hair, the better!
I really hate washing my hair, so I have no problem following their advice. I have a lot of hair and it's long. So it is quite a process to get it smooth and straight, or smooth and wavy. It is a damn workout actually.
So how do you deal with hair that may not be squeaky clean, but not ready to be washed? Three options:
1. Ponytail.
2. Headband. You could even do a ponytail with a headband.
3. Powder. I understand, it sounds a little gross. If you do it right though, you could easily save yourself 40 minutes in the morning and save your tresses from another round of abuse.
What you want to avoid with the powder is the Marie Antoinette. Let me explain...
A brilliant friend introduced me to powder. She told me how she sprinkles and brushes. Pure genius!
I asked my hairdresser, and she gave me the thumbs up. It might sound silly, but it works!Well one early morning in the office, my genius my friend came out of the bathroom looking, well, very "royal". We had a tough night (read between the lines). So the fact she had lip gloss on was huge. The fact we were standing and talking in complete sentences, and even giggling was huge.
As I helped my friend remove the extra the powder from her hair all I could think of was Marie Antoinette and her powdered coiffures. What a freakin mess that was. I wonder if Marie had friends brushing out her extra powder. Probably not. I am guessing a servant had the pleasure of unpowdering Her Majesty.
So with the powder, go easy. It is a whole lot easier to add more. ;)
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Remember you... How could we forget?!
Over a month till New Moon is released on dvd. Ugh. I will definitely be seeing Valentine's Day--Taylor Lautner, Jen Garner, Taylor Swift, Jessica Biel, Ashton... So Jacob fix--check.
Edward though, oh Edward... I saw the trailer for Remember Me when I saw New Moon. It looked alright. The story didn't seem all that great though. Just sorta ehh.
Three months later-I need you Robert. I will see your new movie.
So I'll be supporting Rob in his new role. Anyone else going to see it just to get a fix?
Edward though, oh Edward... I saw the trailer for Remember Me when I saw New Moon. It looked alright. The story didn't seem all that great though. Just sorta ehh.
Three months later-I need you Robert. I will see your new movie.
So I'll be supporting Rob in his new role. Anyone else going to see it just to get a fix?
F-ing Snowing
The promise of mild mid-Atlantic winters was one of three reasons I moved down here. The other two reasons, love and professional growth. One out of three ain't bad, right? Maybe...
I have been finding other things to replace the unfulfilled promises. Like instead of finding my dream job, I am searching for a dream house to put those dream children in (two girls). Neither one of those dreams are panning out for us, but hey, at least I have power over these things. We could buy a house. It might not be in the five block radius I am determined to live in, but it would be a house. And the children will happen, someday. Until then, we will spoil the two cats. They don't seem to mind the extra attention.
The weather though... ehh. What really pisses me off about all this snow is that nothing is done to take care of it. Stores are closed. Roads are impassable. It's like the 1930s all over again. I know what you are thinking. They don't have the equipment, blah, blah, blah. Well, I am certain they have equipment in our neighboring states (PA, CT, NJ). And I am certain there are a few guys (and girls) out there that would love to make a few bucks.
I mean we do live in DC. The Nation's Capitol. I keep hearing about how great it is. If what happens here is so great, why is it alright to just shutdown productivity for three plus days?
We didn't even try people! I live nine blocks from the Capitol. We saw a plow Saturday night and then again just last night. Unbelievable. I can visualize the people in charge throwing up their arms and just saying "screw it".
So this is my suggestion: government employee swap. Just like wife swap, but instead we take someone from the Department of Safety in DC and put them in let's say, New Hampshire. And then put their equivalent and put this person in DC. The person who comes to DC better bring Pumpkin Ale. They will need it.
I have been finding other things to replace the unfulfilled promises. Like instead of finding my dream job, I am searching for a dream house to put those dream children in (two girls). Neither one of those dreams are panning out for us, but hey, at least I have power over these things. We could buy a house. It might not be in the five block radius I am determined to live in, but it would be a house. And the children will happen, someday. Until then, we will spoil the two cats. They don't seem to mind the extra attention.
The weather though... ehh. What really pisses me off about all this snow is that nothing is done to take care of it. Stores are closed. Roads are impassable. It's like the 1930s all over again. I know what you are thinking. They don't have the equipment, blah, blah, blah. Well, I am certain they have equipment in our neighboring states (PA, CT, NJ). And I am certain there are a few guys (and girls) out there that would love to make a few bucks.
I mean we do live in DC. The Nation's Capitol. I keep hearing about how great it is. If what happens here is so great, why is it alright to just shutdown productivity for three plus days?
We didn't even try people! I live nine blocks from the Capitol. We saw a plow Saturday night and then again just last night. Unbelievable. I can visualize the people in charge throwing up their arms and just saying "screw it".
So this is my suggestion: government employee swap. Just like wife swap, but instead we take someone from the Department of Safety in DC and put them in let's say, New Hampshire. And then put their equivalent and put this person in DC. The person who comes to DC better bring Pumpkin Ale. They will need it.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
TWILIGHT
I honestly can't believe it has taken me this long to write about Twilight. I LOVE the series. I LOVE the movies. I honestly had a difficult time getting back into the real world groove after seeing New Moon. The romance, the drama, (the hot guys), are so good you want to believe they are real! I went opening day at 12:01am with a friend who has taken the obsession beyond that of a fan. I totally admire her passion. It was a ton of fun. I am hoping I can convince her to do the same thing in June when Eclipse opens!Those of you that love Twilight, if you have not already done so, order New Moon on Amazon! And you might as well order "The Twilight Saga: The Official Guide" while you're at it. This way you'll qualify for the free shipping. AND if the price goes down between now and when the dvd and book are released, you pay the lower price! The people at Amazon are so nice!
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Dim Sum Plum!
Breaking News!
OPI has a new collection! Welcome to Hong Kong ladies!
I can't wait to get my hands on Dim Sum Plum. The color is a rich, bright plum that is sure to look fabulous on your toes and fingers. I also like Bling Dynasty. The color looks like a mix of gold and nude. Just enough to look different and trendy without being too flashy.
The collection also has a pretty red, Red my Fortune Cookie. There is an orange-coral color, A Good Man-darin is Hard to Find, that is sure to be used in many pedicures this coming summer. And Lucky Lucky Lavender is a purple hue I have been seeing a lot of on the red carpet lately.
I love new OPI colors!
OPI has a new collection! Welcome to Hong Kong ladies!
I can't wait to get my hands on Dim Sum Plum. The color is a rich, bright plum that is sure to look fabulous on your toes and fingers. I also like Bling Dynasty. The color looks like a mix of gold and nude. Just enough to look different and trendy without being too flashy.
The collection also has a pretty red, Red my Fortune Cookie. There is an orange-coral color, A Good Man-darin is Hard to Find, that is sure to be used in many pedicures this coming summer. And Lucky Lucky Lavender is a purple hue I have been seeing a lot of on the red carpet lately.
I love new OPI colors!
1 Week till V-day
One week till Valentine's Day. I have my presents for Craig all ready to go. Who knows if they will remain a secret till Sunday. Craig and I are notorious for telling each other about the presents we've bought. I knew about my Christmas present last year, tickets to see Britney in concert. He has found out about his birthday presents the past two years and his Christmas present in 2008.
I am determined to keep these presents a secret though. And for one good reason, our Valentine's Days have just sucked. Yup, total crapola for what will now be three straight years. So presents are all we really have. We screw this up, and we might as well swear off Valentine's Day forever.
The first year we were together we ended up at a Japanese grill (i.e. dinner with strangers) because the restaurant we wanted to go to was packed at like 5:30pm. After we saw some shoot 'em up, depressing movie. The movie was so bad, I can't remember the name of it. I am going to give this an A- though. Cause it only gets worse.
Last year, Craig went to Buffalo for a long weekend. Yup. F-
This year we will be in Florida with friends. On Valentine's Day, Craig will be at the Daytona 500. D-
So hopefully we can salvage what we have of the holiday by surprising each other with our thoughtful presents on Valentine's Day!
I am determined to keep these presents a secret though. And for one good reason, our Valentine's Days have just sucked. Yup, total crapola for what will now be three straight years. So presents are all we really have. We screw this up, and we might as well swear off Valentine's Day forever.
The first year we were together we ended up at a Japanese grill (i.e. dinner with strangers) because the restaurant we wanted to go to was packed at like 5:30pm. After we saw some shoot 'em up, depressing movie. The movie was so bad, I can't remember the name of it. I am going to give this an A- though. Cause it only gets worse.
Last year, Craig went to Buffalo for a long weekend. Yup. F-
This year we will be in Florida with friends. On Valentine's Day, Craig will be at the Daytona 500. D-
So hopefully we can salvage what we have of the holiday by surprising each other with our thoughtful presents on Valentine's Day!
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