It's Friday and I got Plans!

After this lull of just doing little things here and there - FINALLY!

Thank God It's Friday!

I have never been so ready to see a single day in my life!

It's Friday- the kick off to my entire weekend!

After slaving away loafing at my desk all week, finally I get some reprieve.

And in case you don't know - I work 9 hour days so I can have off every other Monday and work from home the other Mondays.

This Tuesday - Friday work week is not something I am ever willing to give up.

 

And unfortunately, due to the Congress taking advantage of the fact that by them not setting a budget and how it doesn't affect their pay - they don't realize for the rest of us it does. Therefore, they are taking their sweet precious time getting back to budget talks.

 

My husband felt the effects of it when he was returning home from Miami last week and was delayed an hour, all because of furloughed Tower workers.

 

How does the furlough effect me?

It's giving me more Fridays off.

Each month, on the second Friday of the month I will be furloughed- great to be off / pissed to not be getting paid. And this will last until September. Luckily for me my Grade increase comes in October so its like making up for what I lost over the summer with my new income and bonus for excellent achievement at work.

 

So, in the month of May - I will be Furloughed Friday the 10th, then Friday the 17th & Friday the 24th our building will be closed. Can we say 3 day work weeks for the next three weeks! God is smiling on me and my sanity!

 

So how shall we kick off this particular Friday?

Starts tonight with a Birthday dinner for a good friend in Chinatown D.C. at

 

 

Can we say YUM!!!!

 

Then of course Saturday Mornings are Pamper Me Days for my husband and I: so haircuts, manis & pedis are on deck.

But Saturday Afternoon, its all about THIS:

 

If want to know one thing about me and Amos: we see MOST movies on opening weekend as long as its not a scary movie (just not interested) but we literally could go to the movies all day!

It has always been our thing!

So I am VERY excited about that.

 

Then on Sunday: Strap me down from all the excitement!

I am headed to NYC BAY-BEE for:

THIS is like the Make Up Artists' Candyland my friends.

I am SO excited. This will be my first professional show.

Mind you, I have been a freelancing product junkie for a while now, but this-

this show is where I get all my pro cards and discounts all upfront. I am going to be in LOVE.

I have been saving for this show!

 

Seriously look at the prices on these quality brushes- I can't even wait to see the techniques and make up! My husband is going to have to get me a new vanity because it seriously is not all going to fit!

 

Also while in New York, I will get to see my sister and my Mom and Dad will be in town also- so we will ride the train home together. I haven't seen them in a while, so this will definitely be a well-rounded trip!

 

Can't wait until the weekend gets started!

See you Monday where I hope I can recap all of the fun things.

 

Sneezin's Greetings!

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It's the first day of May and I swear that always comes with a Pollen induced illness of sorts. 

Combine that with this being literally the first spring I have had to spend in our new home with the flowers and what not blooming around us. 

That's right, our homeownership anniversary is coming up in a few days - I will be taking a look back at what rooms look like now compared to when we moved in and what I still have left on my list of things to do. 

My husband lately has become obsessed with our grass - like really obsessed. 

That man will seed and seed and cut and water that grass every other night. He is literally checking the grass through the security cameras to see if its growing. I tell him how proud I am of him taking pride in our new lawn but, I just don't get it. 

I have downed my Claritin and hope to feel better so that I can get to spring cleaning. I am trying to get a few areas clear so that I can continue to buy things that I would rather have there. For instance, the pile of clothes on my side of the room have to go because I would rather a chaise or something be there.

Either who, I hope that this Claritin kicks in soon - and I hope you are having a much better May Day. 

Monday's Musings: Sugar, Spice & Everything Nice

This weekend was a pretty relaxing one - thank goodness. 

And although we had to go several places this weekend, I was happy that it was one where it was sunny and perfect weather. 

Can I just first start with the cutest pic I've ever seen on my Instagram timeline. 

She is so cute she doesn't even seem real - and that cup is as big as she is. 

Saturday Mornings while Amos gets his hair cut at the Barber Shop, I get my nails done next door. It helps us both get a little pamper moment because we get a little moment of pamper me fun. 

This week I went with this bright shade of purple. 

I was so caught up talking with my friend who happened to be there that I forgot to capture the name of this color and even the brand. OOPS

But I am LOVE, LOVE, Loving this bright color

Later that afternoon we ventured out to Leesburg, Virginia to Dry Mill Winery because my husband plays in this band with an Indie Artist, Kenny Kohlhass and he was the the afternoon's entertainment. 

People were enjoying tastings and bottles of wine with cheese and meats while the kids enjoyed cookies, brownies and soccer. It was definitely a family affair. 

And my little God daughter, Kobie turned 2. 

Never seen a happier girl to get a car?!

I am sure she is more excited that its a Minnie Mouse one - she LOVES herself some Minnie Mouse. 

And although my allergies were getting the best of me - didn't stop me from doing something with this hair and putting on make up with a smile. 

Any other day I'd be in pig tail plaits and moisturizer.

Sunday is my one day or so that I get to dress up a tad. 

Hope you had a wonderful weekend. 

Welcome Friday

 

Well Hello There -

I feel like since I am helping to celebrate Nicole Pharr's Blogiversary, I have gained a bunch of new people that have never been here before - so I would like to introduce myself and welcome all the new readers. So please, don't be a stranger and say hey from time to time.

 

What do I Blog about here?

Simply put - My Life.

I don't have a particular subject or niche, I write it about it all.. after all this is my life, therefore my blog. There could be so many things that happen from day to day or week to week over here.

 

See over there under my picture - it kind of gives you the run down on just SOME of the things that I am into and may write about. For a little bit more information about me, click the ABOUT tab (and all the other tabs for that matter)

 

Just some quick fun facts!

I am a Baltimore Ravens fan!

I am a die-hard fan and not a bandwagon fan because they won the Super Bowl last year. I am a Baltimore girl although I am now residing in the DC Metro area (The DMV as we call it - DC, MD and VA) and I have been a fan since the Cleveland Browns came to Baltimore and were named The Ravens.

 

 

But don't get it twisted - I am not a sore loser or an aggressive fan. I am just a lover of Football and that's my team.

 

I talk about this guy here a lot - his name is Amos. Don't worry he doesn't bite - unless...

well... that's not for here but he is my husband. We are still newlyweds in my book. Been married now 2 years and about 9 months. We are building our lives together creating our own rules as we go along. 

 

I am a Freelance Make Up Artist and I love what I do - I truly love to paint faces and try new products. When I get the chance, I share tips and a few looks on this here Blog:

One thing I am trying to work on is how to capture on camera a false lash tutorial. Usually I take all my pics but it helps to put your lashes on with both hands ...

 

I have a part-time pet named Arista. We call her part-time because she is my sisters Dog who lives in NYC but from time to time she may spend time with my parents in Texas and she lived with my husband and I here for about 18 months.

 

And yes she has her own IG page thanks to my sister.

 

Well, click through the Archives or popular posts-- put your feet up and relax a while.

 

Thanks for stopping by.

I hope you enjoyed yourselves - refreshments are in the back.

 

 

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