Here's another beauty related post!
Last Saturday colorfulpen, better half, and I went shopping. We stopped into Ulta to check out the left over sales from Black Friday. Right infront of the store was a table with a sign that said, "5 for $5." It had lipgloss, eyeshadow, hand lotion, nail polish, and more set out in baskets on the table. Colorfulpen picked up 5 Ulta brand nail polishes, including this periwinkle-blue colored one. The name was as cute as the color; Bam-Blue-Zled. (Want to know what other colors she got? Go here.) I tried it out and I have to say that I like it a lot. I think we were both skeptical since neither of us had ever used anything from the Ulta brand before, but the polish went on fairly well and only needed two coats to look perfectly covered. Typical for most nail polishes. Colorfulpen has also tried two of the other colors she got and noted that both of them went on just as well. As far as chipping goes - I've only had the polish on for about three days, but it hasn't given me problems yet.
If I try another color from the brand, I will be sure to make an update post!
Last day of November! Tomorrow starts the 25 day count down until Christmas! Are you excited? What's on your Christmas list? Are you going shopping for those special someones soon?
"How did it get so late so soon? Its night before its afternoon. December is here before its June. My goodness how the time has flewn. How did it get so late so soon?"
- Dr. Seuss
Colorfulpen, better half, and I went to a local park today to take pictures of the Christmas decorations they have been setting out. There were lights strung on trees, red bulbs on a bush, candy canes and lolipops sticking out from the ground - with ginger bread characters hoping you'll come join them. It was festive, cute, and a perfect photo op. Thankfully it wasn't as cold as it has been. Winter is definitely trying to make her entrance.
Colorfulpen let me try out her tripod today, too. I had never used one before but have to say it did make my pictures come out a lot clearer. I guess depending on what you're trying to snap a photo of or if you're like me and sometimes get a shaky hand - a tripod can help a lot.
So, with that said - Here is my photo for today!
"And finally Winter, with its bitin', whinin' wind, and all the land will be mantled with snow."
- Roy Bean
Our little heart's sing,
Rudolph and Jingle Bells;
November is ending,
And the winter season begins;
Merry Christmas!
Every child is gleaming,
Nothing out of place on the -
Tree; The lights glowing,
Season's Greetings.
- KeyRawr 11/28/11
"The best of all gifts around any Christmas tree: the presence of a happy family all wrapped up in each other."
- Burton Hillis
Do you feel that? That twinkle of spirit you get in the pit of your stomach around this time of year? No, that isn't gas from Thanksgiving dinner. It's the anticipation of Christmas!
Christmas is my absolute favorite holiday - which I'm sure it is many peoples' favorite holiday for various reasons.
I love the smells of Christmas and winter. Like that sweet cinnamon aroma that you usually smell at stores or on Christmas decorations.(Except for Walmart's overpowering cinnamon cloud that hits you when you first walk through the doors. I talked about that in another post.) I also love the sweet treats - like Christmas cookies and fudge, Christmas decorations in general, the Christmas tree, the lights, the excitement, and seeing someone's face when they get the exact present they were hoping for.
Now don't get me wrong, I know what Christmas is really about. It's right in the name - our Christ, Jesus. I am a Christian and do celebrate the Lord's birth. I know that it really isn't about material items.
However, in my opinion giving presents to your loved ones only passes the love and celebration around, as long as you do it with a good heart!
I'm sorry if anyone who reads this is not religious or does not practice the same religion or even Christmas. I hope that this does not offend you in any way. :)
Anyway! I've rambled haven't I? Who knew you could do that without actually speaking! Ha!
Today's picture is of ornaments that colorfulpen, better half, and I put on the tree yesterday. Have you put your tree up yet? If you don't celebrate Christmas - what holiday do you celebrate this time of year? Or how do you spend this time of year?
"A good conscience is a continual Christmas."
- Benjamin Franklin
"An eye for an eye only ends up making the whole world blind."
Mohandas Gandhi
It's Black Friday!
Black Friday was never something I was into. After all of the horror stories of people getting trampled, mugged, or worse I never figured a sale could be more important than my life. Or somebody elses.
Not that there wasn't items on sale today that I would have loved to have - make up, clothes, shoes - but I'm okay with missing out.
I did get out there today, however. Colorfulpen, better half, and I went ice skating. Actually, better half just sat and watched - but colorfulpen and I got out there on the ice and were complete naturals... okay that's a lie. I hung onto the side wall like there was no tomorrow and poor colorfulpen hurt her knee. It is definitely NOT for the clumsy. Ha! The experience was really nice though. I think we both had a very good time.
I have three pictures today!
When we got home I was in the mood for hot cocoa. So, I made a cup for better half and I.
“Love is like swallowing hot chocolate before it has cooled off. It takes you by surprise at first, but keeps you warm for a long time.”
- Unknown Author
