i am so doing this . . . join me !
Sunday, June 24, 2012
july photo challenge
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
where in the world is carmen san diego?
yes, people, i am still alive!
i figured it was time to update when my mom's co-worker was asking . . .
(and yes, it was even a dude!)
so, here's the 411 . . .
we are all big losers -- the scale battery died, we never replaced it and we all took our money back and probably bought something really fatty, sugary and delicious.
mrs. crabby pants -- still crabby! i think i might stop blogging about her . . .
i mean really, i don't think there is any hope for that one!
the blind girl next door -- she finally got glasses! but that certainly doesn't mean she wears them . . .
my resolution to read -- i still haven't finished Book #1!
stay tuned, friends, i haven't forgotten about you!
more to come . . . !
p.s. who remembers this show?!
i figured it was time to update when my mom's co-worker was asking . . .
(and yes, it was even a dude!)
so, here's the 411 . . .
we are all big losers -- the scale battery died, we never replaced it and we all took our money back and probably bought something really fatty, sugary and delicious.
mrs. crabby pants -- still crabby! i think i might stop blogging about her . . .
i mean really, i don't think there is any hope for that one!
the blind girl next door -- she finally got glasses! but that certainly doesn't mean she wears them . . .
my resolution to read -- i still haven't finished Book #1!
stay tuned, friends, i haven't forgotten about you!
more to come . . . !
p.s. who remembers this show?!
i used to love it!
Labels:
biggest loser,
blind girl,
mrs. crabby pants,
reading
Sunday, February 26, 2012
biggest loser {week 4 + 5 + 6}
the fun part about this healthy little competition . . .
there has been a different winner each week!
week 4: our sweet as pie manager won
week 5: our jack-of-all trades receptionist won
week 6: the battery in the scale = DEAD
is this a sign?
have we beat it up that much?
we decided to take the week off for two reasons:
1. it doesn't just take a good ol' AA {how annoying}
2. we have all hit a plateau {a pound here, a pound there}
we will be back at it next week ...
after all - there are only 4 weeks left!
there has been a different winner each week!
week 4: our sweet as pie manager won
week 5: our jack-of-all trades receptionist won
week 6: the battery in the scale = DEAD
is this a sign?
have we beat it up that much?
we decided to take the week off for two reasons:
1. it doesn't just take a good ol' AA {how annoying}
2. we have all hit a plateau {a pound here, a pound there}
we will be back at it next week ...
after all - there are only 4 weeks left!
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
biggest loser {week 3}
the winner this week is yet another someone different!
isn't it nice that we are taking turns?!
HA!
she is the sweetest
+
she is the blondest
she almost dropped out of our little contest . . .
until
she dropped four pounds in one week!
she is a tea drinker . . .
so maybe that's her biggest loser secret?!
isn't it nice that we are taking turns?!
HA!
she is the sweetest
+
she is the blondest
she almost dropped out of our little contest . . .
until
she dropped four pounds in one week!
she is a tea drinker . . .
so maybe that's her biggest loser secret?!
Saturday, January 28, 2012
biggest loser {week 2}
and the winner this week . . .
ME!
this has been a part of my inspiration:
ME!
this has been a part of my inspiration:
{especially after 8pm}
i am down 2 pounds!
yay!
Thursday, January 26, 2012
{thursday product post} lip saver
i know i claimed that i was no longer an aveda junkie . . .
but
i still have one little product that i cannot get enough of . . .
it doesn't taste funky
it's not too shiny or too matte
and
it has SPF 15
{huge selling point for this sunscreen nazi}
yes, ladies and gents, your lips need sunscreen too . . .
yes, even in the winter!
lip saver is truly the best lip balm
i have ever used!
go on now . . .
get saved!
but
i still have one little product that i cannot get enough of . . .
it's not too shiny or too matte
and
it has SPF 15
{huge selling point for this sunscreen nazi}
yes, ladies and gents, your lips need sunscreen too . . .
yes, even in the winter!
lip saver is truly the best lip balm
i have ever used!
go on now . . .
get saved!
Monday, January 23, 2012
biggest loser {week 1}
so there we were in the break room --
stripping down . . . !
we all weighed in
+
the winner was . . .
the blind girl next door!
she lost 2 lbs in 1 week!
go lou!
stripping down . . . !
+
the winner was . . .
the blind girl next door!
she lost 2 lbs in 1 week!
go lou!
Labels:
biggest loser,
blind girl
Thursday, January 19, 2012
{thursday product post} pick
a pick, you say?
yes!
they are good for everyone from baby to eighty!
the handle is easy to hold . . .
it is a win/win tool for all types of hair!
but i swear . . .
you will love it!
yes!
they are good for everyone from baby to eighty!
the teeth are big, long and wide
they are gentle on tanglesthe handle is easy to hold . . .
it is a win/win tool for all types of hair!
- curly or straight
- long or short
- thick or fine
but i swear . . .
you will love it!
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
overheard in the salon
yesterday was . . .
interesting
sad
+
hilarious.
here is just a small dose of things . . .
said
heard
+
overheard.
"i've never really wanted to go on a cruise . . .
well especially not one that hits a coral reef"
"i need my tonsils taken out so bad . . .
i mean, really
{pulls out a flash light
points it in her mouth
while looking in the mirror}
look at how huge they are"
"they have broken up and gotten back together 17 times"
"my husband doesn't text"
"you don't have to style my hair, i am just going to put my helmet on"
"i better just have hot chocolate or i will be up all night"
"you guys, is it bad if i want to go home and have a turkey taco before bed?"
"i don't want to leave here looking like bieber"
"will you teach me how to use pinterest? i don't get it"
"if i hear one more god damn bieber song i am gonna lose it"
"can you show me how to put loose waves in my hair?"
"let's go have nachos"
"let's weigh ourselves . . . uh oh i gained weight . . .
we should weigh ourselves in the morning instead . . .
maybe it's going to get worse before it gets better"
"i just had a baby, lost hair and all this new hair is growing in
and it looks like a bunch of pubic hair all over my head"
interesting
sad
+
hilarious.
here is just a small dose of things . . .
said
heard
+
overheard.
"i've never really wanted to go on a cruise . . .
well especially not one that hits a coral reef"
"i need my tonsils taken out so bad . . .
i mean, really
{pulls out a flash light
points it in her mouth
while looking in the mirror}
look at how huge they are"
"they have broken up and gotten back together 17 times"
"my husband doesn't text"
"you don't have to style my hair, i am just going to put my helmet on"
"i better just have hot chocolate or i will be up all night"
"you guys, is it bad if i want to go home and have a turkey taco before bed?"
"i don't want to leave here looking like bieber"
"will you teach me how to use pinterest? i don't get it"
"if i hear one more god damn bieber song i am gonna lose it"
"can you show me how to put loose waves in my hair?"
"let's go have nachos"
"let's weigh ourselves . . . uh oh i gained weight . . .
we should weigh ourselves in the morning instead . . .
maybe it's going to get worse before it gets better"
"i just had a baby, lost hair and all this new hair is growing in
and it looks like a bunch of pubic hair all over my head"
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
raiding the closet
i had my outfit all picked out
{in my head}
until...
i pulled out my favorite pair of mustard colored skinny jeans
and they had a bleach stain!
{a hazard of the job}
waaaahhhh!
don't you just hate when that happens?!
i found a new pair the other day
they are grey
+
{almost} as cute . . .
so, they will just have to do the trick!
{in my head}
until...
i pulled out my favorite pair of mustard colored skinny jeans
{a hazard of the job}
waaaahhhh!
don't you just hate when that happens?!
i found a new pair the other day
they are grey
+
{almost} as cute . . .
so, they will just have to do the trick!
Labels:
bleach,
clothes,
hazards of the job
Monday, January 16, 2012
biggest loser
what: the biggest loser
when: now until march 23
who: 4 brunettes, 1 blonde
why: because we all want to lose weight {duh!}
where: the salon
how: weigh in days are on fridays on the same scale
i am the keeper of the biggest loser spreadsheet
{i LOVE spreadsheets + numbers = weird, huh?}
winner each week will be by number of pounds lost
winner at the end will be by percentage of pounds lost
{and the pot of cash}
we LOVE eating
ok, well i do!
we don't schedule a "lunch hour"
so we either:
a.) shove our faces with whatever is in the backroom in between clients
<trying very carefully not to eat the pregnant girl's food>
b.) order take-out
c.) don't eat all day which results in a headache at the end of the night . . .
and a complete willingness to go out to eat and scarf down without abandon
well things are about to change . . . !
may the biggest loser be the biggest winner!
game on, girls!
and to our readers:
don't be a loser!
be a "Like"-er!
when: now until march 23
who: 4 brunettes, 1 blonde
why: because we all want to lose weight {duh!}
where: the salon
how: weigh in days are on fridays on the same scale
i am the keeper of the biggest loser spreadsheet
{i LOVE spreadsheets + numbers = weird, huh?}
winner each week will be by number of pounds lost
winner at the end will be by percentage of pounds lost
{and the pot of cash}
we LOVE eating
ok, well i do!
we don't schedule a "lunch hour"
so we either:
a.) shove our faces with whatever is in the backroom in between clients
<trying very carefully not to eat the pregnant girl's food>
b.) order take-out
c.) don't eat all day which results in a headache at the end of the night . . .
and a complete willingness to go out to eat and scarf down without abandon
well things are about to change . . . !
may the biggest loser be the biggest winner!
game on, girls!
and to our readers:
don't be a loser!
be a "Like"-er!
www.facebook.com/onlyyourhairstylistknowsforsure |
Friday, January 13, 2012
a f*cking miracle!
not everything is sunshine + roses, people.
clients spill their beans about a lot of things . . .
the happy + sad
the good + bad
+
the ugly . . .
the ugliest and most common:
alcoholism.
it is nasty.
i have seen clients go through a lot with this nasty disease.
i am here to tell you {from personal experience}
. . . there is HELP!
for you + the alcoholic in your life!
there is absolutely no shame in getting it either!
AA, Al-Anon + interventions to name a few --
and when your ready to bring in the big guns . . .
Hazelden.
today, i thanked my dad for a great 2 years!
it has truly been AWESOME!!!!
{and i thought to myself}
miracles happen everyday . . .
so don't stop seeking
sunshine + roses!
clients spill their beans about a lot of things . . .
the happy + sad
the good + bad
+
the ugly . . .
the ugliest and most common:
alcoholism.
it is nasty.
i have seen clients go through a lot with this nasty disease.
i am here to tell you {from personal experience}
. . . there is HELP!
for you + the alcoholic in your life!
there is absolutely no shame in getting it either!
AA, Al-Anon + interventions to name a few --
and when your ready to bring in the big guns . . .
Hazelden.
today, i thanked my dad for a great 2 years!
www.greetingsanonymous.com |
it has truly been AWESOME!!!!
{and i thought to myself}
www.greetingsanonymous.com |
miracles happen everyday . . .
so don't stop seeking
sunshine + roses!
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
spa . . . aaaahhhh
i recently went to my favorite spa for a few relaxing hours . . .
first up: facial
my favorite esthetician {and former coworker}
got out of the business a number of years ago
so i have struggled to find someone as good as her.
but, alas . . .
i FOUND her replacement!
service grade: A+
next up: pedicure
normally i do them myself
i am a little {okay, a lot} picky
especially about the painting!
but i love the relaxation piece of it
so i sucked it up!
a few days before i went, i took off my polish
cut and filed my toenails
and did a little buffing . . .
the nail tech seemed a little annoyed that i did half her work for her
then she asked what i do for a living
and since i can't lie ... i told her that i do hair
she got a little sassy from there on out!
my color choice:
opi nicki minaj - metallic 4 life
last up: shellac
this was with the same nail tech
this service was in the salon section
so not as relaxing --
but, by far the best shellac i have ever had!
again, she was not super social or overly nice
but what she lacked in tact . . .
she made up for in talent!
my color choice:
cnd shellac - asphalt
first up: facial
my favorite esthetician {and former coworker}
got out of the business a number of years ago
so i have struggled to find someone as good as her.
but, alas . . .
i FOUND her replacement!
service grade: A+
next up: pedicure
normally i do them myself
i am a little {okay, a lot} picky
especially about the painting!
but i love the relaxation piece of it
so i sucked it up!
a few days before i went, i took off my polish
cut and filed my toenails
and did a little buffing . . .
the nail tech seemed a little annoyed that i did half her work for her
then she asked what i do for a living
and since i can't lie ... i told her that i do hair
she got a little sassy from there on out!
my color choice:
opi nicki minaj - metallic 4 life
{one of my toes has already chipped}
service grade: B-last up: shellac
this was with the same nail tech
this service was in the salon section
so not as relaxing --
but, by far the best shellac i have ever had!
again, she was not super social or overly nice
but what she lacked in tact . . .
she made up for in talent!
my color choice:
cnd shellac - asphalt
and i was happy to hear that come feb/march
shellac is coming out with some new colors!service grade: B+
it was so very nice to be the client!
i think i'll keep doing my toes myself . . .
but i am looking forward to my next facial and shellac!
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
regret . . .
i have one.
one that still makes me cry.
skip back about 12 years ago
i was on my one week break from
the aveda institute minneapolis
we went to visit my last living grandparent
{my granny}
for the last time . . .
she had terminal colon cancer
i debated about whether or not i should bring my scissors along
to give her a haircut
i decided not to --
i didn't want them to get confiscated at security
+
i just didn't know if she would feel up to it, you know?
and wouldn't you know it . . .
the first thing she asked me when we walked in the door
"did you bring your scissors along?"
i STILL get teared up to this day
one of her favorite things was the
albuquerque international balloon fiesta
so whenever i see hot air balloons . . .
it makes me smile and think of her!
i can't wait to bring my kids someday!
{i am all about sentiment and tradition}
hug your grandparents if you still have them!
they are a gift!
one that still makes me cry.
skip back about 12 years ago
i was on my one week break from
the aveda institute minneapolis
we went to visit my last living grandparent
{my granny}
for the last time . . .
she had terminal colon cancer
i debated about whether or not i should bring my scissors along
to give her a haircut
i decided not to --
i didn't want them to get confiscated at security
+
i just didn't know if she would feel up to it, you know?
and wouldn't you know it . . .
the first thing she asked me when we walked in the door
"did you bring your scissors along?"
i STILL get teared up to this day
one of her favorite things was the
albuquerque international balloon fiesta
so whenever i see hot air balloons . . .
it makes me smile and think of her!
picture credit: www.balloonfiesta.com |
i can't wait to bring my kids someday!
{i am all about sentiment and tradition}
hug your grandparents if you still have them!
they are a gift!
Sunday, January 8, 2012
it's a nice sunny sunday . . .
. . . a perfect time to dive into my new stack of magazines!
inspiration is everywhere . . .
especially in this handful of my favorites!
Friday, January 6, 2012
an afro and a mullet
my kids have crazy hair
one has natural curls
{so that means he is a girl? NO!}
the other . . .
born with a mullet. no joke.
here is the trick to cutting kids hair:
leave it to the pros!
don't even do a bang trim . . .
you know they will end up crooked
or heaven forbid -- one wrong move . . .
and then: blood.
or just cleaning up around their ears?
trouble.
blood . . . guaranteed.
bring them to a salon that specializes in kids
or to your own trusted stylist who loves you
{therefore he/she will love your kids!}
don't do it if they are overtired or hungry.
bring a distraction: a DS, your iphone, etc.
have a reward: most salons have suckers --
{or if you are a health nut like me: bring fruit}
more reward ideas: go out for pizza, ice cream,
shopping, a new book or whatever floats your boat!
here's the other thing to remember:
it's just HAIR!
don't stress!
{there are much bigger problems in the world}
one has natural curls
{so that means he is a girl? NO!}
the other . . .
born with a mullet. no joke.
here is the trick to cutting kids hair:
leave it to the pros!
don't even do a bang trim . . .
you know they will end up crooked
or heaven forbid -- one wrong move . . .
and then: blood.
or just cleaning up around their ears?
trouble.
blood . . . guaranteed.
bring them to a salon that specializes in kids
or to your own trusted stylist who loves you
{therefore he/she will love your kids!}
don't do it if they are overtired or hungry.
bring a distraction: a DS, your iphone, etc.
have a reward: most salons have suckers --
{or if you are a health nut like me: bring fruit}
more reward ideas: go out for pizza, ice cream,
shopping, a new book or whatever floats your boat!
here's the other thing to remember:
it's just HAIR!
don't stress!
{there are much bigger problems in the world}
Thursday, January 5, 2012
{thursday product post} cotton swabs
here's a q-tip for you . . .
there is nothing worse than
doing a haircut {or color}
and you get around to the side of the head
to see some crusty, dirty, waxy ears . . .
GROSS!
they are inexpensive!
so keep them on your counter
{i keep mine in an old mason jar}
and give your ears the ol' one two
when you get out of the shower!
do it daily . . .
or at least before you go into the salon!
CLEAN YOUR EARS!
there is nothing worse than
doing a haircut {or color}
and you get around to the side of the head
to see some crusty, dirty, waxy ears . . .
GROSS!
they are inexpensive!
so keep them on your counter
and give your ears the ol' one two
when you get out of the shower!
do it daily . . .
or at least before you go into the salon!
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
a resolution to read: book #1
one of my new year's resolutions
is to read more books
normally my idea of reading is a magazine {oopsie!}
i am a junkie and get lots of them delivered
at home + at the salon . . .
so it is just too easy!
i have a feeling i am going to buzz right through this book ...
it is SO good!
i find myself laughing, nodding my head in agreement --
it just all makes sense, you know?!
i am always up for recommendations . . .
so lay them on me people!!!
and don't forget to go "LIKE"
only your hairstylist knows for sure
on facebook!
https://www.facebook.com/onlyyourhairstylistknowsforsure
is to read more books
normally my idea of reading is a magazine {oopsie!}
i am a junkie and get lots of them delivered
at home + at the salon . . .
so it is just too easy!
i have a feeling i am going to buzz right through this book ...
The Happiness Project {Gretchen Rubin} |
it is SO good!
i find myself laughing, nodding my head in agreement --
it just all makes sense, you know?!
i am always up for recommendations . . .
so lay them on me people!!!
and don't forget to go "LIKE"
only your hairstylist knows for sure
on facebook!
https://www.facebook.com/onlyyourhairstylistknowsforsure
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