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.

Red Hot 50 Somethings

Last week was a red letter week for us 50 somethings with the picture of Helen Mirren in a bikini and then gorgeous Meryl Streep in Mama Mia. I read that Helen Mirren says she doesn't do anything to stay in shape and doesn't diet which if true is disgusting since I have to exercise regularly or would be as big as a house. I sure hope we see more of these two as well as some other great women who aren't in their 20's and don't wear a size 0.

Lemonade Stands

I was out walking in my neighborhood yesterday and came across some children and their lemonade stand. Unfortunately I didn't take money with me on my walk so had to keep walking but I thought about the lemonade stand all the way home and how blessed I am to have a neighborhood where children still have lemonade stands. As soon as I got home I got a pocketful of money and drove right back over to the stand. They were so excited because they said that in an hour no one had stopped their cars to buy their lemonade. And to make it even better these little girls were not selling the lemonade to make money for themselves but for a charity. So if you see a lemonade stand stop and make a child's day.

Quote for the day!

By our silence we let other define us.