because simplicity has a name...

Sat, 14 Mar 2009 20:19:27 GMT

Haven't posted in here since I have a blogspot and I keep LJ for the community...and I still read everyone's post daily or every other day, but figured I'd let y'all know...

I'M PREGNANT!!! :)

4/14/2008

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 22:56:35 GMT

Peter really knows how to show his ass...I am not impressed

Tue, 25 Dec 2007 19:50:48 GMT

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!
♥

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 21:19:12 GMT

so right now i'm at work and I wanted to update from the cell (finally got a new phone w/ EVDO...Merry Xmas to me) right quick!! I started a new journal that will be solely devoted to my hair and all things natural, nappy, and napptural. I haven't written in it yet but i'm pretty sure my 1st entry will be tonight. I hope to make a graphic to for my profile...yes, i'm a dork!!! so add me if you'd like, but that journal will be public so I guess it doesn't matter!!! and I bet your thinkin' ok what's the username...it's hair_like_mine

~~i'll edit this when i'm because I have no idea how to do an underscore on this thing!!!~~ lol

wondering...

Tue, 13 Nov 2007 03:08:15 GMT

what's a good price for a christmas tree?

LUSH Holiday Swap....cool things Toya likes

Wed, 24 Oct 2007 12:48:23 GMT

UPDATE (Nov. 12th): So, I have officially decided that I am dying to have one of the books from my amazon list. I'm also really into etsy.com and I'm on there everyday oggling things I want so here's a list of things that would be awesome if they arrived at my house:

i love the earrings & necklaces from magpiesnest...super cute!!! i already have a few and will continue to get more...well after xmas so just check her fedback to see what i've already ordered...or you could just ask her or take a gander and surprise yourseld everything she makes is beautiful so regardless i know i'd love it

i'm dying to try shampoo bars (non lush) and am very interested in the following ones from etsy:
organic shampoo bar
green tea shampoo
hair conditioner
good hair day shampoo bar

So, this is where you'll find some cool info about me and the things I like...wishlists, yadda yadda!! I absolutely love handmade items and honestly prefer them over items bought in stores...the idea of having something one of a kind that no one has amazes me. I love etsy.com and will be posting a link to my wishlist or maybe just shops I like...I haven't decided yet!! In regards to the books on my amazon list...if you decide to go that route...please feel free to get the used, if there's one that's $0.50....jump on it as long as I can read the words I'm good to go!! These are my most recent jewelry purchase:

I lovvvvvvvvvve the set so much!!! I''m really into funky pieces and love items with color!! My husband is in the military (navy) so I love all kinds of navy related things...bumper stickers, magnets, earrings, etc.

Amazon Wishlist

As of right now...I have a few things to do around the house so I will finish this later!!
* i think rubber duckies are so cute!!

Wed, 17 Oct 2007 20:22:42 GMT

I am a genious!! I am officially typing on my laptop again!! no more external keyboard for me because I fixed it. After a year of external keyboard love or affair is over.... :)

Tue, 25 Sep 2007 02:38:22 GMT

I'm posting this because I'm a dork and I know someone will appreciate it!!

How to identify a Military Girlfriend/Fiance/Wife.....

1. We own at least one artice of clothing that says our man's Military Branch on it and wear it at least once a week

2. Our AOL/ Yahoo/Myspace/Xanga ect. profiles have something to do with military or have song lyrics in them

3. We know what the terms Head, Rack, Field Day and PT mean and have no trouble using them on a daily basis

4. We know the difference between a Recruit, Enlisted, Officer and know the rank structure like the back of our hand

5. We feel every note of the songs "I'm Already There", "When I'm Gone", "Here Without You", "Proud to be an American" and "The National Anthem" (it is usually one of these songs whose lyrics can be found in our profile, LOL!!!)

6. We watch the news and cry hysterically for fallen Marines, Soldiers, Airmen and Sailors and no one seems to understand why

7. We just cry.... and cry.... and cry... and cry for no reason at all and we are fine with that!! (It's normal isn't it?)

8. We have at least one (but probably more) family member or friend that doesn't approve or understand our long distance relationship

9. At the ages 17, 18, 19, 20, 21; we have no problem saying YES to a marriage proposal

10. Every time there's a bulletin on Myspace having to do with military they forward it on

11. They smile when they see a soldier in public dressed in his uniform

12. They get a little teary eyed when the Star Spangled Banner is sung at sporting events and watching the flag blow in the wind

and the 13th way to identify a US Military girlfriend, fiance' or wife....

13. They will post this on their myspace for everyone to see

the christmas lists

Sun, 02 Sep 2007 14:37:30 GMT

I got a random idea for a gift for dh's (dear husband , if some of y'all don't know what it stands for) Xmas..so, to not forget I'm gonna keep track of my ideas here or gifts and of course things I want too!! ;)

Hubby's Xmas
one of those ipod radio dock things
~~PS2 Silver~~
clothes

My Xmas list
ipod nano

The Fam
mom: navy shirt
dad & irene: wedding picture framed
kayla: shirt
sierra: necklace & earrings from magpiesnest
lecarus:
keisha: shirt
makel:
grandma jo: wedding picture framed
grandma judy & grandpa: wedding picture framed
mil: picture of kids @ wedding framed
aunt cindy & uncle vernon: wedding picture framed
liyah: earrings & ring from magpiesnest
keisha: something MAC related
felicia:
Roxy:

knit wit

Sun, 02 Sep 2007 14:32:21 GMT

I've decided to throw myself back into my knitting..it's relaxing and I need that. This is where I will keep my list of interesting projects and whatnot so, if you go behind the cut it's on you!! MUAH!!

mary poppins scarf
http://community.livejournal.com/punk_knitters/947377.html

gorgeous scarf: work up ASAP
http://oceanwindknits.ca/sectionpage2.asp?id=24&blog=Free%20Patterns

Thu, 30 Aug 2007 03:01:18 GMT

i have some new things going on (possibly) that I'm excited about and hope come through...I'll know by the end of the week!! I'm tired and I passed my weekend cold off to my husband so I'm off to bed!!

Thu, 03 May 2007 11:47:23 GMT

Little Island Park, Sandbridge Beach
May 26th @ 6 pm
Dear God, it better not rain!!

my Wonderful 10

Sun, 22 Apr 2007 15:48:11 GMT

in no particular order of course:
1) watermelon
2) water parks
3) wal-mart
4) weddings
5) water
6) wheels
7) writers
8) wallets
9) whistles
10) winning

ok, that was so hard and half of them don't make sense, but oh well!! Oh and....

I'm getting married next month...SERIOUSLY!!! (steph, you're most definitely invited if you don't already have plans!!)

20 ways to keep your sanity during deployment

Sat, 21 Apr 2007 21:17:13 GMT

1. At lunch time, sit in your parked car with sunglasses on and point a hair dryer at passing cars. See if they slow down.

2. Page yourself over the intercom. Don’t disguise your voice.

3. Every time someone asks you to do something, ask if they want fries with that.

4. Put your garbage can on your desk and label it “IN”.

5. Put decaf in the coffee maker for 3 weeks. Once everyone has gotten over their caffeine addiction, switch to espresso.

6. In the memo field of all your checks, write “For smuggling diamonds”.

7. Finish all of your sentences with “In accordance to prophecy”.

8. Don’t use any punctuation.

9. As often as possible, skip rather than walk.

10. Order a Diet Water every time you go out to eat, with a serious face.

11. Specify your drive-thru order is “To go”.

12. Sing along at the opera.

13. Go to a poetry recital and ask why the poems don’t rhyme.

14. Put mosquito netting around your work area and play tropical noises all day.

15. Five days in advance, tell your friends that you can’t attend they party because you’re not in the mood.

16. Have your co-workers address you by your wrestling name, Rock Bottom.

17. When the money comes out of the ATM, scream “I won! I won!”

18. When leaving the zoo, start running towards the parking lot, yelling “Run for your lives! They’re loose!”

19. Tell your children over dinner. “Due to the economy, we are going to have to let one of you go.”

20. And the final way to keep a healthy level of insanity… Send this e-mail on to make someone smile. It’s called therapy.

I want you...BAD!

Wed, 07 Feb 2007 00:36:31 GMT

Secret Kiss

Sun, 17 Dec 2006 04:08:54 GMT

edited on December 30
feel free to read my open entries to find out other things about me!!

Your birthday: 07/30/85

Favorite LUSH products that are currently for sale: Bohemian, Ice Blue & Black Pearl

What are your favorite Discontinued products ?: I'm still new to LUSH so I haven't tried any but I'm interested in bon bomb, bon bain bomb, brandy butter, dying to find a few Letters to Santa (foam letters),

Any non-LUSH things you would like (other companies/products)?: soapsilly.com has awesome soaps...if i put up a wishlist i'll edit to let you know

List some of you favorite etailer scents if you have any (Skindazzles, Skindecent, Sweetpeas, etc.): never tried them

Do you have a bathtub in your home? yes, and i use it as often as possible

Are you currently a shower person, a bathtub person, or both? bathtub

Do you have any children and/or pets? (Please list children's ages so that age appropriate items can be purchased) nope, just lovely little me

If you have children or pets do you mind if your Secret Kiss gives them goodie bags? (Please list anything here that you do not want in goodie bags… including allegies.) oh, but i do have a bf overseas so that'd be cool

Do you have links for any online wishlists you would like to provide to your Secret Kiss? (such as Amazon, Sephora, Walmart, ect.) nope, anything I'm interested in I'll list here in this journal

List some of your hobbies/interests:
Favorite Store/Brand: Other than Lush: American Eagle, MAC & Victoria's Secret (who can have enough undies? not me!!)

Favorite Restaurant: probably Applebee's, yay boneless buffalo wings

What 3 subjects are you interested in learning more about? developmental disorders, psych, and the arts (i'm a knitter and i love painting even though i'm not great at it)

Is there anything (small) that you would love to have, but wouldn't buy/can't buy for yourself? With so many LUSH cocktails I use tons of Mr. Clean Erasers :)

Any product that you have been dying to try (even a smidge)? I've been dying to try the sex bomb, but have put it off to set the mood for when my hunny comes home.

Do you collect anything? If so, what? MAC postcards

What genres are on your book/movie/music shelf? i love all types of music from r&b, rap, country....anything in reference to books i love african american fiction and romance movies always warm my heart

Music:
-How often do you listen to music? (do you use an ipod, mp3 player, cd player, etc?) i listen to music ALOT!! mp3 player and my cd player in the car

-Are there any CDs you would like to own? i love soft music as well...at work we have those ocean sound cds and i've been dying to have one of those to relax to while soaking in the tub with my big blue ballistic!! they're so peaceful and beautiful!!

-Are you opposed to burned cds or non-audio mp3 cds? not at all

-If someone made you a mix CD/mp3 what type(s) of music would you prefer on it? something relaxing! i'm always on the go and running around so i love music that calms me and brings me down.

List some of your favorite movies:
As corny as it may sound, The Sound of Music, Save the Last Dance (the 1st and 2nd one), Antwone Fisher

- Any you would like to own? not really since I find it hard to find time to sit and watch actual DVDs...I'm mainly a tv movie person these days...i love military romance movies lol go figure (i lied here i'd love to own any of the above!!)

- Format? (DVD/VHS/Other) DVD

-Do you have a multi-region DVD player? (will play international DVDs) i have no idea

List any books that you would *love* to have:
since I'm beginning to think about what i really want in a wedding wedding magazines and things on outdoor/destination weddings are ideal

Do you prefer to read or to write? i love both

Do you keep a journal? online

What makes your face light up (what makes you really happy)? mainly my bf, we've been together 6 yrs now...hot baths, ben & jerry's ice cream, sales on items i actually buy, lol free LUSH

What do you like to do when you're bored? taking baths, watching tv movies/series ( i love bridezillas...the bf & i plan on getting married once he comes home!! :D), sleeping

Jewelry:
- Would you like to receive jewelry? i adore funky original pieces...especially necklaces & earrings

- Do you prefer silver or gold as far as jewelry goes? either i guess

- Do you have any allergies to certain metals? nope

- What type of jewelry do you prefer?

- Birthstone (or, if you don't like your birthstone, your favorite stone)?

- Ears Pierced? yes

- Other Piercings? ;) yes, my lip and lol my hood

- What type of jewelry do you wear (and size, if you wish)?

- Jewelry style (vintage, classic, glam, feminine, sparkly, beaded, homemade, etc)? any, but i do love homemade

Do you wear makeup? yes

Skintone/hair colour? dark brown skin w/ black hair

Do you use candles/wax tarts/oil diffusers? yes, candles and i received a wax tart as an extra in a recent package and I'd like to find more of them...they seem so simple and smell beautiful

- if not, would you like any of these items?

What is your favorite animal? i love puppies

What is your favorite fairytale/character/story/hero?
no one that I can think of but I love hearts...which in no way related to this question!!

What are some of your favorite foods and beverages? lance hot sausages they're 2/$1.00, but so hard to find these days here, the white chocolate/yogurt covered pretzels

What items might you like from other countries?
- Canada:
- US:
- England:
- France:
- Holland:

List a few of your favorite fragrances/scents (personal and home use):
i love citrus like scents (i love the sicilian, sexy peel, and bohemian) orange, lemon, and minty mskes me feel great in the morning (think ice blue). i'm also getting into spicy scents for body pains and things of that nature, but i haven't gotten far yet.

List a few or your least favorite fragrances/scents (personal and home use):

Favorite colors/combinations: pink is my favorite color but i don't own much of it...my bedroom is this soft canary like yellow and i love that. for most things i try to stick to white because you can't go wrong with that

Which do you prefer?:
- Quality/ Quantity: hard to say

- Homemade items/ store bought items:bit of both

***Any food concerns/allergies?
(are you diabetic/dieting/vegan/etc? Please put this here): none

Do you have any notes or personal requests to include?
dear secret kiss, thanks taking on someone as complex as me!! i already love you and you, after this, will love me too...or at least what you've gotten to know about me!! have a great time, have fun, and know that all your work is and will be appreciated!! <3 ME

Do you mind receiving opened/used items? opened wouldn't bother me, but used would and i'd hope these type of items wouldn't be the majority of the package(s)

Do you like gift certificates? yes

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Child & Pet Questions (some of us refer to our pets as our babies! -g-)
(these questions are optional , obviously if you have neither…it would be hard to fill out! -lol- Or if you just prefer not to involve your child or pet …..that is fine with us!) this info will be about the bf in case you decide to do a goodie bag for him

1. How old are you? 25

2. What is your favorite color? black

3. What are some things that you love? (he'd say me :) ) basketball, ps games, movies

4. What are some things that you can't stand? crazy drivers, not a candy fan

5. What do you want to be when you grow up? he's a grown up now and in the military

6. Do you steal things from your SO's swap boxes? What did you take in the past! he's never seen them

7. If you could go anywhere in the world….where would you go? at this point he'd just want to be at home

Would you care for Valentine’s/Love/Pink/Red/Etc. themed gifts, or does V-day totally not thrill you?
I love Valentine's Day and pink is my favorite color so...what the hell, why not!!

Do you like Valentine’s specific candy (Sweethearts, Red Hots, heart-shaped candies, etc.)?
Not really

Would you perhaps like to receive flowers? A teddy bear? Or a goofy romantic comedy or chick flick?
I love movies so something goofy romantic or a chick flick would be cool!!

How about something along the lines of “I am single and I rock, let’s celebrate my incredible hotness?”
Something along the lines of "I am single and I rock..." would be pretty awkward due to the bf, but "let's celebrate my incredible hotness"....that most definitely applies!! ;)

T-Shirt size? (Please specify if you like your shirts baggy or form-fitting).
It varies between a M-L.

Do you have a Starbucks near you?
There are Starbuck locations near me, but I'm not a fan of coffee, but I do love peppermint tea...yummy!!

If you like candy, what is your favorite kind of candy (in general, not V-Day related)?
I love Blow Pops, especially sour apple and blue raspberry, Starbursts, Butterfingers, mini snickers

What is your favorite flower?
I'm not a big fan of flowers

How do you wear your hair everyday?

If you drink, what is your favorite cocktail/beer/drink?
I love screwdrivers, easy to make and oh so tasty!! I also like Sex on the Beach, the occasional martini

What brands and colors of makeup do you like?
I ♥ MAC and there are some BNever items I've been eyeing!!! I love bold colors and golds are always a hit to me. BNever items I've been eyeing are as follows:
pressed shadow: Boston, Birdy, Boogie, Buttercup
lip gloss: Bobo, Bebe
tools: eyeshadow brush

My "I could own a bagillion and still want more" Items:
Black Pearl bath bomb
Big Blue bath bomb
Dream On bath bomb
Golden Slumbers bomb
Dreamtime bath melt
Sexy Peel soap
Ice Blue soap
Bohemian soap
Honey, I Washed The Kids soap

Movies I'd love to have
~~Step Up~~
Save the Last Dance
Save the Last Dance 2

LUSH I wish I would've bought before it was discontinued
Christingly (i just know i'd love this)
Christmas Party
Champagne Snow Showers (the best smell ever)

Random things I like
peppermint tea

all i want for Christmas is youuuuuuu

Mon, 04 Dec 2006 01:32:04 GMT

UGG Thelma in Balsam

UGG Classic Crochet in Chocolate

Tons of LUSH

projectmacswap

Mon, 27 Nov 2006 06:56:59 GMT

Just like you I absolutely adore MAC!! I love eyeshadows and pigments are so divine. I'm always looking to fill my jars so pigment samples of the following colors always keep me happy: chocolate brown, dark soul, violet, chartruese, sunnydaze, gold dusk, cornflower, copper sparkle, softwash grey, and golden olive!! There are some pigments that I don't have that I would love love love to try such as deep blue green, rose gold, and forest green. I'm also interested in having my all my sample pigments in full size jars w/ residue which at this point I haven't found homes for my lovely Silver Fog, Melon, deep blue green, emerald green, frozen white, and rose!! (I tend to like a lot of bold colors!!) Now lips...i love lip products. I've been getting rid of all of my lipsticks as of lately and replacing them with lipglasses, lipgelees, and lustreglasses. (I think minis are super cute!!) I've also been thinking about diving into the world of false lashes, but as of yet I haven't done it. And postcards have slowly begun to be my newfound love...so pretty oh so pretty!! My items don't necessarily have to be BN simply because you can get more for your money with items that aren't!! HAVE FUN!!

Sun, 26 Nov 2006 06:28:39 GMT

the l word...lonely

what a dumb fuck

Wed, 22 Nov 2006 06:47:05 GMT

I'll be damned right now if I weren't pissed that my roomate ate a piece of my fuckin' quiche!! I made two, one on Sunday and one tonight!! The one I made tonight was to take to the office tomorrow for our Thanksgiving lunch. Well, I told him he could have a piece of the quiche and that it was in the fridge!! I come back out into the kitchen and look for my quiche and it's sitting in the fridge cut the fuck up with a piece missing from it!! What the hell bitches!! And now I don't have a damn thing to take to my office tomorrow because I'm not taking something that's cut and that someone already ate out of!! I mean damn, if I say you can have a piece of the one from the fridge why in the fuck would you touch the one on the counter....follow directions you dumb fuck!! Shit like this makes me want my lease over now so I can live by my damn self...why you ask? Because if I leave my quiche on the counter who would eat it....no damn body because I'd be by my damn self!! Not what....I'm heated, just fuckin' heated!!

Sun, 22 Oct 2006 04:47:42 GMT

Please tell me why this woman just paid me $100 to babysit her kids...one who is asleep and the other who's playing video games!! Either way I'm happy, even though I am kinda sleepy...oh well!!! :)

Sun, 24 Sep 2006 17:06:52 GMT

i saw this and thought it reminded me of someone...ME!!!

I'm the girl who will put her head on your shoulder, not because she's sleepy, but because she wants to be closer to you... I'm the girl who likes to be kissed in the rain, more than inside your bedroom or in an expensive resturant... I'm the girl who says,"ok, but you owe me..." jokingly not because I actually want something, but because it means I get to spend more time with you... I'm the girl you can take absolutely anywhere and I will (or at least try to) have fun because it means I am spending time with you... I'm the girl who is incredibly picky, but when I find someone I like I want to spend the whole night curled up in their arms... I'm the girl who never forgets all the sweet little things you do for me... I'm the girl who actually keeps her body parts in her clothing in public... most of the time I'm the girl who never gives up hope even when I tell others I have... I'm the girl who once I let you into my heart, there's always a place there with your name on it. And even if we spend time apart, I'm the girl who never forgets you. I'm the girl who loves to end a hug with a kiss... I'm the girl who you can talk to about anything... I'm the girl who laughs at your jokes... I'm the girl who will have many inside jokes with you and will remember each one... I'm the girl who will brag about you to all of my friends... I'm the girl who will listen to you talk... I'm the girl who really does want to be friends after a break up... I'm the girl who loves it when you hug me for no apparent reason... I'm the girl who loves it when you hug me from behind or kiss me on the forehead.. I'm the girl who loves you for you, and doesn't care what other people say about us... I'm the girl who loves it when you introduce me to your friends as your girlfriend... I'm the girl who loves the feeling when you take me by the hand without saying a word...

Wow!!!

positives for Saturday the 23rd

Sun, 24 Sep 2006 16:13:00 GMT

1) knowing my eyebrows are no longer candidates for unibrowism
2) new books and ben & jerry's
3) the smile of a 1 year old
4) random smiles & funnies
5) i really have to learn to do these on the day of because everything i want to write dlips me if not...damnit

positives for Friday the 22nd

Sat, 23 Sep 2006 14:38:39 GMT

1) today was a payday it was a payday happy happy happy happy payday
2)knowing that playing volleyball, watching movies, and having cookouts is a part of my job
3) party girl mad libs
4) a signing journey
5) random walmart trips with friends

positives for Thursday the 21st

Fri, 22 Sep 2006 03:50:44 GMT

and the positives go a little something like this...wait, how about 5 regular positives and 5 positives that are quotes...now here goes:

1) awesome awesome AWESOME friends who're always there when I need them most
2) realizing that gas close to my babysitting job is now down to $2.17
3) people who brighten my day and not even know it
4) lol, the fact that I saw a Snakes on a Plane quote book at Borders today
5) coming home to MY place

1) "oh no no no she needs to go buy a new face" Khalid
2) "i really don't know how i got drunk last night i only had 5 beers"
"5 beers?"
"and 2 or 3 before i left home"
"but thats 8 beers"
"oh yea you're right!!" Cheryl & Kimbo
3) "I'm Alice and my nose is dripping!!" Ellery imitating Alice with a kleenex stuffed up her nostrils and hanging out
4) a quote that at the moment slips my mind that referred to the quality of life...very uplifting
5) "bwahahahahaa the dirty litlle tube" Robbie