As you know, been growing my hair out so I'm well aware of the process. Ran across the following and she's obviously taken a good thing way too far. Look at it hanging all over the couch!!! Yuck!
Life from a Diva's Point of View
Wednesday, November 6, 2019
Just Random Weird Stuff
Saw this on the news website. Will be visiting Cannon Beach this weekend so hope I'm not tasked with changing any diapers while I'm there!
As you know, been growing my hair out so I'm well aware of the process. Ran across the following and she's obviously taken a good thing way too far. Look at it hanging all over the couch!!! Yuck!
As you know, been growing my hair out so I'm well aware of the process. Ran across the following and she's obviously taken a good thing way too far. Look at it hanging all over the couch!!! Yuck!
Saturday, November 2, 2019
Chip Off the Diva's Block!
Last night Jordan and Candy invited me to the costume contest at Evergreen Tavern in Rainier, Oregon. This was the bar where last year I had won first place with my Crazy Cat Lady outfit.
I let them know I was not up for it. After three outings with the mermaid outfit, it had worn out its welcome. Just not enough oomph in me to tackle the makeup, hair, and heels to attempt to defend my first-place standing at a two-bit tavern.
Jordan and Candy went and ended up winning best costume and best couple costume! Yay!!! At least we kept the winning in the family!
I let them know I was not up for it. After three outings with the mermaid outfit, it had worn out its welcome. Just not enough oomph in me to tackle the makeup, hair, and heels to attempt to defend my first-place standing at a two-bit tavern.
Jordan and Candy went and ended up winning best costume and best couple costume! Yay!!! At least we kept the winning in the family!
Mr. Stubbs Pays A Visit to the Vet
Little Stubbs had a well baby check today at the vet. It had been awhile since he'd been in to the doctor so it was time.
Of course he had an inkling he was in for something slightly uncomfortable when we pulled up to the clinic. Poor little pup. We checked in up front where there sat on the counter two long haired cats, even though we were on the "dog" side of the clinic. Ugh - I could feel my eyes beginning to itch!
Stubbs insisted on being held the entire time as we waited, and waited, and waited. Finally the tech came out. She wanted to weigh him on the big scale in the waiting room but, little guy he is, his weight wouldn't register so back to the examination room we went!
I gingerly untangled Stubbs from my neck and set him on the little dog scale. He weighed in at a whopping 5.7 pounds. We then sat and waited for the vet at which point he threw caution to the wind, hopped off my lap and explored the floor. When the vet arrived, I tried to place him on the exam table and those furry little legs of his collapsed inward and he was having no part of it. The vet pretty much examined him while he was in my arms.
Final verdict was:
And that's it! We spent the rest of the afternoon running around together and I can tell the anti-itch shot is making him feel like like a new dog. Tonight he's been napping in his bed all calm and relaxed. I just love my little pup, even when he's stinky!
Of course he had an inkling he was in for something slightly uncomfortable when we pulled up to the clinic. Poor little pup. We checked in up front where there sat on the counter two long haired cats, even though we were on the "dog" side of the clinic. Ugh - I could feel my eyes beginning to itch!
Stubbs insisted on being held the entire time as we waited, and waited, and waited. Finally the tech came out. She wanted to weigh him on the big scale in the waiting room but, little guy he is, his weight wouldn't register so back to the examination room we went!
I gingerly untangled Stubbs from my neck and set him on the little dog scale. He weighed in at a whopping 5.7 pounds. We then sat and waited for the vet at which point he threw caution to the wind, hopped off my lap and explored the floor. When the vet arrived, I tried to place him on the exam table and those furry little legs of his collapsed inward and he was having no part of it. The vet pretty much examined him while he was in my arms.
Final verdict was:
- He received his rabies and distemper shots;
- He has a case of dermatitis, which has caused him to itch and scratch, so they prescribed an antibiotic for the little guy. They also gave him a shot to help reduce his itching. The vet said this may be why he is kind of stinky - it's a bacterial infection. Once the antibiotic kicks in, this will help. She also said to get him fish-based food as this will help;
- He got some flea meds;
- The vet looked over the rest of him, including his legs. Marie is somewhat obsessed with animals and pet care so she thought Stubby was walking funny. The vet said he walks normal and showed me on her doggie knee model how his knee cap moves resulting in a bit of a hop when he walks. However, he does have arthritis (to be expected since he is now 11 - or 77 in dog years) so I'll be getting him on a glucosamine supplement;
- He needs some teeth pulled and cleaned. However, at a quote of $700 I don't see this happening soon.
And that's it! We spent the rest of the afternoon running around together and I can tell the anti-itch shot is making him feel like like a new dog. Tonight he's been napping in his bed all calm and relaxed. I just love my little pup, even when he's stinky!
Thursday, October 31, 2019
November 1
Hard to believe it's this day again so soon
You would have been 88 today
But you'll stay in my mind
As 65 forever
Wonder what you would have been like
If you were still alive
Would you still sing? Play cards? Sip Mickey's beer from those funky green bottles?
Would you dye your hair blonde, brunette or even red
Or slip on heels that we giggled
and called 'fuck me pumps'
Remember how we would laugh
Rolling in hysteria over the
silliest of reasons because you
never needed a reason to laugh
You were such a thoughtful listener
Never judging, always supporting
Even if our trials or tribulations
Made no sense
How full of life
you remained even when
the shaking grew from your pinky finger to your entire being
Lately the urge to call you has come in waves because there are moments when the only person who would truly understand is you
You continue to be missed but
more than that I continue to be blessed
By having had the gift and legacy of you
As my mother
Happy Birthday Mom! ❤
You would have been 88 today
But you'll stay in my mind
As 65 forever
Wonder what you would have been like
If you were still alive
Would you still sing? Play cards? Sip Mickey's beer from those funky green bottles?
Would you dye your hair blonde, brunette or even red
Or slip on heels that we giggled
and called 'fuck me pumps'
Remember how we would laugh
Rolling in hysteria over the
silliest of reasons because you
never needed a reason to laugh
You were such a thoughtful listener
Never judging, always supporting
Even if our trials or tribulations
Made no sense
How full of life
you remained even when
the shaking grew from your pinky finger to your entire being
Lately the urge to call you has come in waves because there are moments when the only person who would truly understand is you
You continue to be missed but
more than that I continue to be blessed
By having had the gift and legacy of you
As my mother
Happy Birthday Mom! ❤
Happy Halloween 2019
Spent this morning recreating the mermaid look for work where they hold a costume contest every year. Last year took home first place for my Crazy Cat Lady creation and had high hopes for my lady of the sea attire in this year's contest.
Co-worker Pam was decked out in gypsy fortune-teller garb and had even decorated her cubicle in the same theme. She laid out pumpkin frosted sugar cookies to share with all. Was this because she was so generous or simply a ploy to bribe others to vote for her cubicle as best decorated? Hmmm.
At 11am those of us who dressed for fun gathered for a picture. Then at noon we all enjoyed a company-paid lunch. Typically I take my lunch starting at 1pm or 2pm so taking it at noon really made me daydream of naptime!
First world problem encountered today was the bathroom. You see, never had to take a bathroom break the last two times I sported the mermaid get up. Do I pull the top down or pull the skirt up? Well, flipped the coin and pulled it up. Relieved myself then began the slow, agonizing process of pulling it back over my hips. You'd think gravity would be in my favor but alas it was not. Spent 15 minutes tugging, pulling, grunting, and sweating trying to get that damn tail back into place without busting a seam! At one point panic set in so went in reverse to see if it would glide over my chest. Yeah, that didn't happen and only resulted in my wig falling off and bruising my boobs!
Finally achieved success and hauled myself out of the stall. Took a vow to not make that mistake again, which resulted in ignoring my urge to go around 2:30pm and holding it until I arrived home about 4:30pm. You've never seen a mermaid move as fast as I did when I made it to the house and raced for the bathroom!
Enough bathroom talk and back to the costume contest. The votes were tallied and winners were announced at 3pm. And score! This diva received grand prize of first in the costume contest and was awarded a $25 Amazon card! Whoop whoop! Tinker Bell placed second and gypsy Pam won first in the cubicle decorating race. The pressure will be on next year in order to keep my winning streak alive!
Tonight Marie sneakily wrangled me into carving her pumpkin. She said "Can you clean it for me and I'll carve it when I'm done working in the yard?" Ok sure why not. Pumpkin gutted then she springs on me "Gee I'm not creative and don't really know how to carve a pumpkin." Slick move. So I wound up carving the sucker, which, to be honest, was pretty enjoyable.
Marie is a diehard Halloween fan, so much so she decorated the outside and the inside of the house. Lots of bulbs set up on auto timers, tinsel spiders hanging from the ceiling, and a bevy of orange and purple lights casting a festive glow.
This is the first time in over 20 years I'm experiencing Halloween in a different environment than the 500+ trick or treaters where I previously lived. We are just relaxing, bowl of candy at the ready, with barely a knock at the door. It's been two hours and less than 10 kids have stopped by. It's like a parallel universe compared to being camped out on the front porch for five hours as a steady stream of people in a variety of costumes hustled up to grab a goodie.
Hoping everyone had a memorable Halloween!
Wednesday, October 30, 2019
Next Time Will Smoke the Ganga and Leave the Hair Products Alone!
Finally watched the LUS curly girl video sis Luna sent me. Pretty informative. They went step by step into how to do one method of curling your hair by using the LUS treatment along with twisting the strands then diffusing it. Seemed pretty simple to me!
Of course had to try the technique with products on hand. Washed my hair then separated it into sections while it was wet. Squirted some curl cream and gel into my hand, rubbed them together, then massaged the goop into my hair. Took about one inch sections of hair and twirled them into a twist. Proceeded to do my whole head with this technique.
Hair in twists, left it alone during makeup time. Then came the diffusing. First, put the heat on low but that was taking forever so cranked it up to high. Hung my head to the side, then upside down, then upright. Was taking so very long to dry that had to quit to get dressed and get to work, hair still wet.
Took forever for my headful of creamy, gel covered twists to dry. When the wet seemed to be gone, ran my fingers through it to separate the strands. At this point they seemed more like dreadlocks than curls. What made it worse is my attire for the day was a tee with cute flowing kimono wrap. Add in the hair and I began to resemble a die hard granola groupie of Grateful Dead. Just needed to throw a Bob Marley poster in my cube and my transformation would be complete!
As the day progressed couldn't stop playing with my hair like a child with a favorite new toy. Co-worker asked if I was doing something different to my hair. Different because I'm now booking my flight to Jamaica tonight in order to fit in different? That's the only logical explanation for the mess I was trying to pass off as a style.
By the time I made it home, the twists began to look oily which is unusual as my hair is dry. Threw it up into a pony and called it good for the night.
So lesson learned - just because one can make a homemade concoction doesn't mean it will work and in fact can transform one's outward appearance significantly!!
If you are interested in the product the video link is https://youtu.be/Ligooj3u-00.
Of course had to try the technique with products on hand. Washed my hair then separated it into sections while it was wet. Squirted some curl cream and gel into my hand, rubbed them together, then massaged the goop into my hair. Took about one inch sections of hair and twirled them into a twist. Proceeded to do my whole head with this technique.
Hair in twists, left it alone during makeup time. Then came the diffusing. First, put the heat on low but that was taking forever so cranked it up to high. Hung my head to the side, then upside down, then upright. Was taking so very long to dry that had to quit to get dressed and get to work, hair still wet.
Took forever for my headful of creamy, gel covered twists to dry. When the wet seemed to be gone, ran my fingers through it to separate the strands. At this point they seemed more like dreadlocks than curls. What made it worse is my attire for the day was a tee with cute flowing kimono wrap. Add in the hair and I began to resemble a die hard granola groupie of Grateful Dead. Just needed to throw a Bob Marley poster in my cube and my transformation would be complete!
As the day progressed couldn't stop playing with my hair like a child with a favorite new toy. Co-worker asked if I was doing something different to my hair. Different because I'm now booking my flight to Jamaica tonight in order to fit in different? That's the only logical explanation for the mess I was trying to pass off as a style.
By the time I made it home, the twists began to look oily which is unusual as my hair is dry. Threw it up into a pony and called it good for the night.
So lesson learned - just because one can make a homemade concoction doesn't mean it will work and in fact can transform one's outward appearance significantly!!
If you are interested in the product the video link is https://youtu.be/Ligooj3u-00.
Hanging with the PoPo
Last Thursday night was driving home via the freeway. Took the trusty Longview exit and zipped along the fairly empty highway towards home. It's 55 mph but of course normal speed is 60 mph. Cruising along and out of my little eye does appear but a cop on the side of the road I did fear.
Yep, he turned those lights on and pulled me over. Ugh. Threw my cell phone under my purse then grabbed my license and proof of insurance as he strolled to the passenger side. Rolled down the window and handed him the goods. He first told me we were being video recorded. Okay, whatever you are into man!
He was very polite and asked if I realized I was going a little fast. I agreed I was and he confirmed my speed was 68 in the 55. Ooopsie! Made my day when he said he wasn't going to write me a ticket and just needed to run my license. Woo hoo!
He was gone for quite some time. During his absence wild ideas began to culminate in my mind. Was my new car stolen? Was there some long lost warrant out for my arrest? Is he going to take me down and tase me? Will I be forced to come out water bottle blazing (not a gun owner) aka Patty Hearst to defend my freedom?
Alas no such fantasies came to fruition. He brought my license back, told me to slow down, drive safe, and have a good night.
Probably waited a good five blocks before digging the cell phone out from under my purse. Old habits are hard to change! 😉
Yep, he turned those lights on and pulled me over. Ugh. Threw my cell phone under my purse then grabbed my license and proof of insurance as he strolled to the passenger side. Rolled down the window and handed him the goods. He first told me we were being video recorded. Okay, whatever you are into man!
He was very polite and asked if I realized I was going a little fast. I agreed I was and he confirmed my speed was 68 in the 55. Ooopsie! Made my day when he said he wasn't going to write me a ticket and just needed to run my license. Woo hoo!
He was gone for quite some time. During his absence wild ideas began to culminate in my mind. Was my new car stolen? Was there some long lost warrant out for my arrest? Is he going to take me down and tase me? Will I be forced to come out water bottle blazing (not a gun owner) aka Patty Hearst to defend my freedom?
Alas no such fantasies came to fruition. He brought my license back, told me to slow down, drive safe, and have a good night.
Probably waited a good five blocks before digging the cell phone out from under my purse. Old habits are hard to change! 😉
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