So I keep thinking of that Beatles song, Here Comes The Sun. I understand that George Harrisson was writing about some difficulties he was going through at that time, but I also think he may have taken a literal approach.
You see, I've been to England in the Winter. The daytime becomes a shade or two lighter than night, but by what we refer to as "afternoon", it becomes dark again. After living in this part of Washington State for over two years, I really don't see much difference between the two geographical regions.
It reminds me of some lyrics from Desperado (Eagles, 1973):
Don’t your feet get cold in the winter time?
The sky won’t snow and the sun won’t shine
It’s hard to tell the night time from the day
You’re loosin’ all your highs and lows
Ain’t it funny how the feeling goes away?
My sentiments exactly. Couldn't have said it better.
I just can't handle having virtually no sun for like 3/4 of the year! Seriouly, we have mainly wind, rain and a slightly illuminated sky from about early or mid October until about late June - early July. It is so dark that even with ALL the blinds and windows open, the sensors on the kids' night-lights aren't triggered. They have to be unplugged or they'll stay on all day. Day! I can't handle that anymore!
I will admit that when the sun does come out, it is one of the most beautiful sights I've ever seen. Not just because it's been missed dearly; it truly is magnificent. The only thing I've seen even remotely comparable is the sunsets on the West Coast of Florida. I just love the summers here...it's warm but the air is still crisp, clean and clear. It's so nice to step out on my back patio on those summer mornings and watch sailboats stream across the harbor against the backdrop of a million colors. The nights are just as beautiful and clear. Just about every star in the sky is visible on most nights.
However, the Summers just can't make up for the long, gloomy winters. I am just so affected by it. I like Seasons, don't get me wrong, but I like four of them. Not two. If I were to live in a place that only had two Seasons, I would want it to be 1. Warm and Sunny, 2. Hot and Sunny.
I'm so glad we're moving to California! Here Comes The Sun....literally!
Thanks George Harrison.
About Me
- Gena Maree
- Murrieta, CA, United States
- I'm not a mini-van-driving Soccer Mom. Err, well - we can 86 the Soccer part. And the mini-van. So I'm a Mom and I drive. I am a former careeraholic. Although I no longer work outside the home, my working hours have increased significantly. I am currently negotiating my salary. I am married to the Navy... I mean a Naval Petty Officer. We have three boys ages 13, 10 & 4 and two kittens who literally think they are people. I don't believe in Religion. I believe in Jesus and respect others' Spiritual identification. My views on politics can be described in one word: "Shcmolitics". I am honest, sensitive and genuine. I don't refer to human beings as [blog] "Traffic" or "Followers". FYI: I don't sell Mary Kay Cosmetics any longer - so you're off the hook.
Friday, October 17, 2008
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Best European Makeup Artist Site
Click here for the best makeup tips I have ever found. Includes step-by-step instructional videos!
P.S. I incorporate many of these techniques while meeting with clients for skin care and color consultations!
Valuable Finds!
Best nail product I have found this year:
Sally Hansen Color Quick Fast Dry Nail Color Pen.
This is awesome! Really...best invention since sliced bread. It's so quick and easy! No bottle to spill, put it on then slip your (open-toed) shoes on and you're good to go! It's about $7 or $8 - can be found at virtually any retail store or pharmacy.
By the way...the most fashionable nail and lip colors this year are melons, corals and oranges. I bought the orange polish, but it's not too orange. It looks more like Mary Kay's Coral Rose Lip Gloss which is really pretty.
Best overall product for value and versatility:
Mary Kay's Extra Emollient Night Cream.
This product has been around since I was little. I can remember my Mom using it for all kinds of things...including diaper rash and sunburn. It's really thick and rich and works wonders on any type of skin problem. Even bug bites. It's $11.
Even though it's thick and rich, it spreads easily using a small amount when skin is wet. I'll list other common and ... not so common uses...not only by me but as reported by many other people.
Of course, it isn't up to me or Mary Kay to diagnose or treat any medical condition, these are personal opinions, not medical or scientific fact.
But, now that I've got that disclaimer out of the way, I'm telling you...this really, really works. No more staying up late watching infomercials feeling bad about my skin!
Here ya go!
- dermatitis
- eczema
- what was thought to be (and diagnosed as) acne or rosacea, but was just extremely dry skin
- psoriasis- dry winter feet
- chapped lips/hands- under eye treatment
- dab applied over acne gel spot treatment to prevent over-drying of skin
- lip moisturizer under makeup
- if used immediately after hair removal on wet skin, will prevent rash or irritation on bikini area, underarms and legs
- hang nails and other cuticle problems
- bites from chiggers that won't stop itching!
- prevents stretch marks (according to a few people I know) - wish I would have thought of using it!
- a dab around nostril area everyday during a cold helps prevent "tissue nose"
- just used as plain lip gloss. Has a pink-ish tint and is really thick and shiny. Cheaper than most lip glosses, too. Lips don't get addicted.
-dry, itchy elbows
Sally Hansen Color Quick Fast Dry Nail Color Pen.
This is awesome! Really...best invention since sliced bread. It's so quick and easy! No bottle to spill, put it on then slip your (open-toed) shoes on and you're good to go! It's about $7 or $8 - can be found at virtually any retail store or pharmacy.
By the way...the most fashionable nail and lip colors this year are melons, corals and oranges. I bought the orange polish, but it's not too orange. It looks more like Mary Kay's Coral Rose Lip Gloss which is really pretty.
Best overall product for value and versatility:
Mary Kay's Extra Emollient Night Cream.
This product has been around since I was little. I can remember my Mom using it for all kinds of things...including diaper rash and sunburn. It's really thick and rich and works wonders on any type of skin problem. Even bug bites. It's $11.
Even though it's thick and rich, it spreads easily using a small amount when skin is wet. I'll list other common and ... not so common uses...not only by me but as reported by many other people.
Of course, it isn't up to me or Mary Kay to diagnose or treat any medical condition, these are personal opinions, not medical or scientific fact.
But, now that I've got that disclaimer out of the way, I'm telling you...this really, really works. No more staying up late watching infomercials feeling bad about my skin!
Here ya go!
- dermatitis
- eczema
- what was thought to be (and diagnosed as) acne or rosacea, but was just extremely dry skin
- psoriasis- dry winter feet
- chapped lips/hands- under eye treatment
- dab applied over acne gel spot treatment to prevent over-drying of skin
- lip moisturizer under makeup
- if used immediately after hair removal on wet skin, will prevent rash or irritation on bikini area, underarms and legs
- hang nails and other cuticle problems
- bites from chiggers that won't stop itching!
- prevents stretch marks (according to a few people I know) - wish I would have thought of using it!
- a dab around nostril area everyday during a cold helps prevent "tissue nose"
- just used as plain lip gloss. Has a pink-ish tint and is really thick and shiny. Cheaper than most lip glosses, too. Lips don't get addicted.
-dry, itchy elbows
Saturday, September 27, 2008
It's the weekend!
I am so happy this week is over because it was really busy. I mean, it's been busy-ER since the kids started school, but the first week or so is not necessarily hard-core. It's when you get into like the third week that the REAL homework starts coming home...usually by the truckload!
Okay, so I exaggerate. Everyone knows, though, it's not really the kids' homework. It's the parents'. Not that we do their homework FOR them or anything, but it's just more work for us when we'd really just like to be together as a family or just let them PLAY and be KIDS after they get home from school. Now, I realize that they need "practice" and homework helps "reinforce skills" and blah blah blah. However, this is the only time in their lives that they're going to be able to take a break! After that, it's work, school, more work, and more school. Idk. It just kind of stinks that just because someone has TOO much time on their hands, they have to over-schedule someone else that doesn't have ENOUGH time!
So, I'm really awake right now! Not only have I had my intravenous caffeine (lol) but I also got energy the old-fashioned way: SLEEP. Ryan slept all night long for the 3rd night in a row and Chris let me sleep in besides that! I feel so good! My back doesn't hurt and my cold is now gone! Yaaaaay! I need to do something really nice for Chris, but I'm not sure what. I'll think of something.
My energy is really being focused on narrowing down areas of San Diego right now via research. I think we've decided on Temecula. I'm not quite sure because San Diego is just SO BIG! We've been researching for at least a year now, and I think making an informed decision is the only way to go, but I also think there comes a point in time where one has to say "enough already!" I mean, we've about reasearched this thing to death. I think it's just time to hire a realtor and narrow down the neighborhoods and housing options within Temecula. It just really looks like this is the place for us. The commute for Chris will be kind of lengthy...60 min+ sometimes, but there are ways around that. He may be able to find a vanpool, or he can leave before the rush then come home earlier, too. Besides, he'll only be home for a little while. After that, it's ship duty for him, and back to being a single Mom for me, so it's really going to come down to whether I am happy with what the area has to offer our family.
I have been in touch with a few people that currently live in both the San Diego area as well as Temecula. These people have been extremely helpful! I think we have gotten a really good impression of what living in several different areas would be like. Overall, I think Temecula really is a place that has it all. I'll share a link that I personally love: http://www.cityoftemecula.org/temecula/oldtown/
Check that out! Doesn't it look awesome? Now, I know looks can be deceiving, and I know there's no "perfect" place, only because there are no perfect people. However, it seems to be pretty darned close!
And the houses, WOW! Okay, so I guess I have a superficial side of me, I'll admit it. But, who wouldn't want one of these homes? I mean, they are absolutely gorgeous! Hardwood floors (perfect for my kids with allergies/asthma). Big rooms, which bigger isn't necessarily BETTER, but we need the room to spread out. After all, we're a family of five! Besides, I feel bad for my children only having one corner of a room for their play area. They have to keep all their toys in 3 small containers, all packed away because their playroom is also Ryan's bedroom, and Ryan will try to swallow their Legos. Ryan doesn't sleep in the bedroom the other two share because he wakes up a lot and SOMEONE in this house should get a full night's sleep....especially growing boys that have to concentrate in school all day.
They need their OWN playroom. Ryan's (new) room can double as his playroom, but the boys need something seperate...with a door they can close! (Some of our doors in this house won't shut...Navy Housing is wonderful.) The door is necessary for two main reasons: 1. So Ryan can't get in there and either destroy or ingest what they're building. 2. So it can be an un-Godly mess and no one will care cause they won't see it.
Ryan needs to spread out as well. Like I said, his room can double as his playroom, but I need a space big enough to spread his toys out. See, if I have them stacked in containers, he'll CLIMB them! It happens a lot. I also would like to have a closet for him with a hinged door rather than a slider so I can put a baby-proof door knob cover over it. He likes to open his closet and yank all his clothes out of the plastic stacking bins we have them in. We could get a dresser, but that's another thing for him to climb and possibly pull down on top of himself. We could put the dresser in his closet, but like I said, he can get it open and I don't think one could fit in there anyway.
Chris needs his own space, too. He needs a place where he can retreat and feel all comfy and "manly". Idk what that really means, but I'm determined to try and get that accomplished. I know he wants a space to display all the awards and medals he's received throughout his Naval career. He wants someplace that he could enjoy a nice scotch and smoke a cigar in once in a while...or at least that's adjacent to an outdoor space for that. Oh, and he loves wood paneling which I DESPISE, but I could have a little bit framed and hung up on his wall, lol.
Me...what do I want? Sometimes I really don't know. I don't have a lot of time to only think about what I want for myself. That being said, there are some things I need. I need to have more of a closet. Not just half a closet with a little shelf. I need more storage space for linens, supplies, etc. Not just a couple of catch-all rooms that have like 15 different purposes. I do want an office space that isn't constantly in transition. Right now, our office serves as a media room, the kids' homework nook (which is totally fine), my Mary Kay business space, and everything that is moving either in our out of the garage.
I'll be having a garage sale soon, but I can't actually store the items we'll be getting rid of IN the garage because the garage kind of floods when it rains. Um, and it's like the Seattle area, so it rains frequently. We call the 800 number we're given for Navy Housing Maintenence, but no matter how many times they "fix" it, it's still not fixed. I just don't even want to call them anymore because they're rude and the messages don't get through sometimes anyway. Let's all raise our glasses in honor of Navy Housing! Salute! But,*sighhh*, that should be posted on another blog sometime.
So, um back to me. I like to dance and I need a space that's big enough that I can follow along with an excersize dvd and not kick a wall...or a kid...or a coffee table. Don't want this to happen: http://www.ebaumsworld.com/video/watch/138154/
I also want a space I can relax in...without hearing video games, crashing, bouncing, running, jumping, etc for just a few minutes. I'm not sure where that would be. Maybe in another country, lol. j/k. No, I think I need a little room off from the master, maybe just a nook. Something with a nice chaise lounge, a little area for books/magazines and a nice window to gaze out at. I also want my bathroom to resemble a spa. It needs to be a place of peace and traquility. I'm really inspired by Asian concepts.
Well, speaking of concepts, I need to see if I can get Ryan to grasp the concept of a nap right now. More next time! Have a great weekend!
Okay, so I exaggerate. Everyone knows, though, it's not really the kids' homework. It's the parents'. Not that we do their homework FOR them or anything, but it's just more work for us when we'd really just like to be together as a family or just let them PLAY and be KIDS after they get home from school. Now, I realize that they need "practice" and homework helps "reinforce skills" and blah blah blah. However, this is the only time in their lives that they're going to be able to take a break! After that, it's work, school, more work, and more school. Idk. It just kind of stinks that just because someone has TOO much time on their hands, they have to over-schedule someone else that doesn't have ENOUGH time!
So, I'm really awake right now! Not only have I had my intravenous caffeine (lol) but I also got energy the old-fashioned way: SLEEP. Ryan slept all night long for the 3rd night in a row and Chris let me sleep in besides that! I feel so good! My back doesn't hurt and my cold is now gone! Yaaaaay! I need to do something really nice for Chris, but I'm not sure what. I'll think of something.
My energy is really being focused on narrowing down areas of San Diego right now via research. I think we've decided on Temecula. I'm not quite sure because San Diego is just SO BIG! We've been researching for at least a year now, and I think making an informed decision is the only way to go, but I also think there comes a point in time where one has to say "enough already!" I mean, we've about reasearched this thing to death. I think it's just time to hire a realtor and narrow down the neighborhoods and housing options within Temecula. It just really looks like this is the place for us. The commute for Chris will be kind of lengthy...60 min+ sometimes, but there are ways around that. He may be able to find a vanpool, or he can leave before the rush then come home earlier, too. Besides, he'll only be home for a little while. After that, it's ship duty for him, and back to being a single Mom for me, so it's really going to come down to whether I am happy with what the area has to offer our family.
I have been in touch with a few people that currently live in both the San Diego area as well as Temecula. These people have been extremely helpful! I think we have gotten a really good impression of what living in several different areas would be like. Overall, I think Temecula really is a place that has it all. I'll share a link that I personally love: http://www.cityoftemecula.org/temecula/oldtown/
Check that out! Doesn't it look awesome? Now, I know looks can be deceiving, and I know there's no "perfect" place, only because there are no perfect people. However, it seems to be pretty darned close!
And the houses, WOW! Okay, so I guess I have a superficial side of me, I'll admit it. But, who wouldn't want one of these homes? I mean, they are absolutely gorgeous! Hardwood floors (perfect for my kids with allergies/asthma). Big rooms, which bigger isn't necessarily BETTER, but we need the room to spread out. After all, we're a family of five! Besides, I feel bad for my children only having one corner of a room for their play area. They have to keep all their toys in 3 small containers, all packed away because their playroom is also Ryan's bedroom, and Ryan will try to swallow their Legos. Ryan doesn't sleep in the bedroom the other two share because he wakes up a lot and SOMEONE in this house should get a full night's sleep....especially growing boys that have to concentrate in school all day.
They need their OWN playroom. Ryan's (new) room can double as his playroom, but the boys need something seperate...with a door they can close! (Some of our doors in this house won't shut...Navy Housing is wonderful.) The door is necessary for two main reasons: 1. So Ryan can't get in there and either destroy or ingest what they're building. 2. So it can be an un-Godly mess and no one will care cause they won't see it.
Ryan needs to spread out as well. Like I said, his room can double as his playroom, but I need a space big enough to spread his toys out. See, if I have them stacked in containers, he'll CLIMB them! It happens a lot. I also would like to have a closet for him with a hinged door rather than a slider so I can put a baby-proof door knob cover over it. He likes to open his closet and yank all his clothes out of the plastic stacking bins we have them in. We could get a dresser, but that's another thing for him to climb and possibly pull down on top of himself. We could put the dresser in his closet, but like I said, he can get it open and I don't think one could fit in there anyway.
Chris needs his own space, too. He needs a place where he can retreat and feel all comfy and "manly". Idk what that really means, but I'm determined to try and get that accomplished. I know he wants a space to display all the awards and medals he's received throughout his Naval career. He wants someplace that he could enjoy a nice scotch and smoke a cigar in once in a while...or at least that's adjacent to an outdoor space for that. Oh, and he loves wood paneling which I DESPISE, but I could have a little bit framed and hung up on his wall, lol.
Me...what do I want? Sometimes I really don't know. I don't have a lot of time to only think about what I want for myself. That being said, there are some things I need. I need to have more of a closet. Not just half a closet with a little shelf. I need more storage space for linens, supplies, etc. Not just a couple of catch-all rooms that have like 15 different purposes. I do want an office space that isn't constantly in transition. Right now, our office serves as a media room, the kids' homework nook (which is totally fine), my Mary Kay business space, and everything that is moving either in our out of the garage.
I'll be having a garage sale soon, but I can't actually store the items we'll be getting rid of IN the garage because the garage kind of floods when it rains. Um, and it's like the Seattle area, so it rains frequently. We call the 800 number we're given for Navy Housing Maintenence, but no matter how many times they "fix" it, it's still not fixed. I just don't even want to call them anymore because they're rude and the messages don't get through sometimes anyway. Let's all raise our glasses in honor of Navy Housing! Salute! But,*sighhh*, that should be posted on another blog sometime.
So, um back to me. I like to dance and I need a space that's big enough that I can follow along with an excersize dvd and not kick a wall...or a kid...or a coffee table. Don't want this to happen: http://www.ebaumsworld.com/video/watch/138154/
I also want a space I can relax in...without hearing video games, crashing, bouncing, running, jumping, etc for just a few minutes. I'm not sure where that would be. Maybe in another country, lol. j/k. No, I think I need a little room off from the master, maybe just a nook. Something with a nice chaise lounge, a little area for books/magazines and a nice window to gaze out at. I also want my bathroom to resemble a spa. It needs to be a place of peace and traquility. I'm really inspired by Asian concepts.
Well, speaking of concepts, I need to see if I can get Ryan to grasp the concept of a nap right now. More next time! Have a great weekend!
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