Fairytales and Margaritas

Hiatus

Ok, before I explain my title, a few updates.

Work is actually going really well right now.  I've gotten some projects to do, one of my office mates has become a really good friend and in general I'm feeling better about things.  There are still some barriers to break down, but for the most part, I've proven myself and most people now trust me.  So, that's a good thing. 

 And the waxing.  Let's just say that it hurt like nothing I've ever felt before.  But, I love it.  And I will keep it up because I don't want to go through that initial wax ever again.  Ever!  It's supposed to hurt less each time because the hair is finer and comes in thinner.  We will see.  The place that I went had a good deal too.  If you prepay for one spa service each month, you can get unlimited services for half price.  So, now when I go back every 4-6 weeks, I'm also going to get a massage, facial and/or pedicure.  That makes it even more worth it!

Also, I have to tell you about an awesome deal.  Every heard of Zenni Optical?  It looks too good to be true, prescription eyeglasses for $10?  But, I ordered four pairs for $68 and I got them yesterday and LOVE them.  I got some similar to the ones I already had and I can honestly say I like them all!  They took about three weeks to ship, but that's because they come from China and it was during Chinese New Year.  I highly recommend checking them out, though.  One tip, if you currently have eyeglasses, check to see if your frames have numbers on the arms.  These will help you order new glasses that have similar measurements, so you can tell if you'd like them, since you can't try them on.

Now for my big news.  I am taking a hiatus.  And I'm not sure for how long.  I'm not even sure if I'll ever blog regularly again.  Work is a lot busier than my old job.  And sometimes it just seems like I'm trying too hard to think of things to blog about or that I just don't have time to form the post.  And I always feel bad posting away when I can't read anyone else's blogs.  So, for now, I'm taking a break.  Whenever I have some free time, I'll be sure to stop by your blogs and leave comments.  But, I'm going to take the pressure off of myself and just step away for a bit!  I've loved this little journey I've taken.  I'm not much of a writer, English was always my worst subject, but I've met some great people through blogging and I'm happy I jumped on the bandwagon.  Feel free to e-mail me, I'm probably better about communicating that way.  [email protected]

Wax on, Rip off

So, let me just put this out there:  I'm getting my first Brazilian wax on Saturday.  Normally, I tend the forest myself.  But, my husband's birthday is coming up and I'm having some girly surgery, so I thought I'd go for it.  Plus, Casey talks so highly about it, and convinced Loralee to do it too, so I'm jumping on the bandwagon.  I don't know much about the process except that it's probably going to hurt (probably, um yeah, definitely) and it lasts an hour.  And hour!  Yikes!

So, I'd love some advice from those of you that have done this.  And please, someone tell me how I can go through this and leave with at least an ounce of dignity.  The pictures in my head aren't pretty!

I also have a question, do I do any maintenance before I go?  I haven't done anything in awhile.  I mean, it's winter!  And I knew I was going to do this, so I slacked off a bit.  But, with the technician freak out if I go in looking like someone from Land of the Lost?  Or should I just go as is?

It's kindof like cleaning before the cleaning lady comes, right?

Red means stop!

I think it's wonderful that our schools and even preschools teach our children the rules of the road.  An octagon shape that's red automatically means stop to kids.  A red light automatically means go, whereas a green light automatically means go!

But, they don't teach them the exceptions to the rules.  And, when you have four backseat drivers like I do, it can become quite a pain!

See, my kids don't know about turning right on red.  And try explaining it and they just tune out and tell me the police are going to come get me!  Or, when the light turns green, but we're 5 or 6 cars back, they don't understand why we're NOT GOING, THE LIGHT IS GREEN! 

Sometimes being in the car is the most stressful time I have with my kids.  Not only do I need to be a safe driver and make sure not to get in any accidens, I also have to make sure I follow the state traffic laws and the "family" traffic laws.

But, Xander has some advice for when the police are chasing me (because we all know I'm not going to stop, I'm just going to run from them). "Smile real big and they won't take you to jail."