Another one bites the dust!

I must confess that I love reading material whether it be books, newspapers, or magazines. I have a picture of me when I was probably about 3 asleep in my crib surrounded by books. If you could see my bed today you would find a stack of books and magazines by my side of the bed. I subscribe to all sorts of magazines so am sad when some of my favorites have called it quits due to this stinking economy. First it was Cottage Living, then Country Home and now Mary Englebreit's Home Companion. I have loved all three of those magazines and have found so many great ideas and recipes. I may be in denial but I am hoping that they will be like Victoria magazine that was out of publication for a few years and then started back up last year. I realize that they are just magazines but you also have to think of the staff that went into creating those beautiful magazines who have now lost their jobs. I am hopeful that this too shall pass. Meanwhile I will just have to content myself with Country Living, Southern Living, Better Homes and Gardens...you get the picture.

Details!

Isn't it amazing that you can live so many years and suddenly just have an epiphany, but it happened to me. I just realized that I love details whether it be in the books I read, the conversations I have or just in my new paper towels with teacups and teapots.I love to know what was she wearing, what did they eat, where did they go, all those kinds of things. I guess I've always known that it was important in some area of my life but now I know it is important in all areas of my life. The problem is that my guys are not so big on details, in fact, they really dislike the details. Questions like who are his parents, where do they live, what did you eat for lunch are really irritating in their world. I am blessed to have a sister, friends and a few coworkers who also share my love of detail so they are who I go to when I need that fix.
I always enjoy a good book full of detail and I just finished a book that fits that bill. The unusual thing is this book is by a male and not trying to be sexist, it is usually the female authors who put in the details. The book is The Lucky One by Nicholas Sparks. I have always enjoyed his books and this one I could hardly put down because I just wanted to see what happened next.
I also love Anthropologie clothing because of the detail. You don't just find a t-shirt, you find one with detail that sets it apart from all the others.
I know that I am happiest when I have attended to all of the details in my life and have also stopped to enjoy the details in my life. So here's to more details.

Happy New Year

Well it is my resolution to be more diligent with writing on my blog. I truly have a lot to say but just don't make it a priority to write it down (not that anyone else may want to read my thoughts). Call me Pollyanna but I just feel like this is a new opportunity for all of us to do things differently, if we choose, and make this world a better place starting with our own little space on this planet. I wish for any of you reading this a truly wonderful, peaceful New Year with amazing experiences. I plan to have many and hope to share them along with all my other interests; cooking, reading, gardening, traveling, crafting,family, fashion and beauty products.

Football, movies, birthdays, weekend with girlfriends, oh my

First of all my Tennessee Titans are now 12-1. In this time of everyday bad news it is good to have some distractions that make me smile and this is one. I have been a fan no matter how the season has gone but it is definitely more fun to have a winning team.
Second I kind of played hooky today from work and went to the movies. Okay I actually wasn't quite feeling up to par but probably could have toughed it out but decided that I needed a day. I did a little decorating which perked me up and then made my way to see Four Christmases since it had been #1 at the box office the past two weekends and I love both Reese Witherspoon and Vince Vaughn. I like the movie (didn't love it) but it was worth the matinee. I think I figured out part of the problem. There were a lot of funny things in the movie but it didn't have a laugh track and there were only two other people in the theater so you didn't really get the energy from other people.
Third I spent part of the past weekend on a girlfriends getaway at a state park. We had a hoot talking, walking, eating and playing games. One of the funniest things was when one of the girls gave everyone one of these lips. We all had a great time having our pictures made
while wearing these lips. Who knew something so simple could be such fun.
Fourth I just had a birthday a week ago. I truly can't believe I am on into my 50's I truly don't feel any older than 35 (o.k. maybe 40). I don't mind the birthdays except they are just a reminder that I better get busy because I have a lot left to do in this life.

I love beauty products!

I love makeup, all of the pots, glosses, brushes, etc. I know I got this gene from my dear Mother. Each month she received this mystery box of beauty products which was just like Christmas not knowing what would be in the box. I have a sister who did not get this gene and rarely uses anything but maybe some lipgloss. I love the whole process of priming and lining, etc. Needless to say I have a lot of products and am always on the lookout for more. The following website is one of my favorite places to read about beauty products.

http://www.blogdorfgoodman.blogspot.com/ I have never been steered wrong on any of the products I bought as a result of her website. My latest acquisition as a result of her website is the Mac Dazzleglass. My dilemma is that I bought Baby Sparks and Miss Dynamite; one for me and one for a friend for Christmas and I can't decide which one I want the most. I needed another lipgloss like I needed another hole in my head but I love beauty products!

50 is the new 20 in my mind

Wow I've been away from blog for awhile and the past two months have been a blur. It has been filled with football and band competitions as well as my day job. And while it was all good it has been truly exhausting.
The last competition was yesterday and just so happened to be at my university Alma Mater. Even though the campus is probably twice as big since my four years there a few years back (alright maybe it was more than a few)I went right back in my mind to that time. I could so picture myself during that time and even though I had a great four years I couldn't help but wish I knew then what I do now. But then it would have been a different experience and who knows maybe not as good as the not knowing.
Even though the campus looked much different as I was walking past some familiar buildings and places on campus, my mind started it's little movie projector of events that took place in those locations. I remember this woman who spoke at a conference who said that you should experience as much of life as you can while you're young so that when you are on up in years you will have these great memories.
I do have a lot of memories but expect that I am going to add many more in this 50 something life. Oh and I almost forgot the younger son's band got first place. They were awesome!

It doesn't take much to make me happy although my husband would probably beg to differ. This weekend, even though I had to work at my son's first football game of the season as the ticket salesperson and had to go into work for a few hours this afternoon ,I have had many blessings and even those things were blessings in their own way. I am reading a great book by Jane Green called The Beach House. I am not finished but it is one of those books you can't wait to read what happens next. I also picked up the new Paula Deen magazine and since fall is my favorite time of year this issue really perked me up with all of the great recipes for the cooler weather. And last but not least found some great deals on shoes and dresses with nothing costing more than 19.97. I am still lusting after two pair of shoes at Payless (one is pictured on this page).

And I still have one more day to go but a lot on my agenda. Hope your weekend is a great one.Also remember our neighbors on the Gulf Coast in your prayers this week.