Nostalgia

So today I miss my best friend. Well i didn't have a best friend till high school. I'm an extrovert but I rarely confide in anyone. I just don't trust anyone enough. So Just one best friend. And ever since we went our separate ways in high school. We've just communicated less and less. With both of us getting married, her having a kid and me moving to the US from Dubai. We just communicate less often now. But I miss her today. Its just when you have someone that gets you and they are not your husband or mother or siblings its just more fun! I mean don't get me wrong I have lots of fun with my family and I love them to death but friends are just a different breed altogether. They just get you and you let them call you on your crap without getting all defensive and then going through the whole makeup routine! I think Ill send her an email today and maybe send her a nice dress for her daughter. I mean I told her to tell her daughter that she may never meet Aunt Elle but I do send her the hippest clothing!

beer is good for hair and coffee grounds remove cellulite from your butt and thighs!

ok so you know what works better than cellulite patches. ground coffee beans! i kid you not. i bought this cheap shit bag from dun bros of grounded coffee beans and scrubed my butt and thigh in the shower with it. i felt all tingly and charged.. good pick me up.. but i did see a visible diffrence. im sure exercise with this would have good results.

also, who knew beer was good to wash your hair with. If you pour it over your head after you shampoo and before you condition. you hair is shiny and frizz free!
i was skeptical about this but it apparently works.

also, word of advice do not use black kohsh shampoo by aveda if you are a blonde it will turn your hair ash grey or a pewter color not pretty! my friend used it and now need to spend $300 to get her natural blonde hair back to blonde!

cellulite removal products

so i tried the cellulite patches... by nivea still too early to say if they work.. im using it with the goodbye cellulite cream, and nivea slim cream... im only doing this bcz i think exercise and diet will not help retain my skins elasticity.. n like most vain ppl.. i don't want to look old and haggard... i hope i look like my granny when im her age.. most ppl just tawt she was my mother!... i also tried the dove cashmere silk deodorant i use it at night bcz i read it causes you to perspire less.. i use tom's of Maine deodorant in the day as it doesn't have residue but it didn't help with the perspiration.. but using dove deodorant at night does help and its also slowly but surely making my underarms area softer and smoother..

the return of rocky!

so i dont know how many people are following this blog of mine. Anyway, remember how i visited rocky the recruiter when i was initially laid off. well Rocky called and set up an interview. which i am grateful for but just the way it was done was sooo horrible!.. hey Sadaf? U around? Can you interview at 10 on Weds?

i bullshit u not.. this is the exact email Rocky sent me! When i replied I could do the interview. Rocky replied: put it on your calender!

i mean seriously! OMG! oh well beggers cant be choosers but i swear when the economy picks up im punching out Rockys teeth! the guy needs to be taken down a notch or two!

no stain deodorant success!

i have finally found the deodorant that leaves no stains! this is black top certified, royal blue silk blouse certified, dark t-shirt certified, black bra certified and black dress certified.
Also since i live in Minnesota and it can go from 75 degrees to 20 degrees in a day this deodorant is dark green cashmere sweater certified too.

The name for this product is: natural care of Tom's deodorant.


it comes as a roll on too. but i haven't tried that yet. this comes in the following scents: Apricot, Lavender, Lemongrass, Unscented/Fragrance-Free. I am currently using the unscented one and have to say it works pretty well. other than no stains it keeps me odor free.

And i sweated like a pig yesterday and still no deodorant stains on my blouse and my pitts didnt smell at all. so it works!

I got the stick at target in the deodorant isle. let me know if anyone has tried the roll on. im going to go for the lavender stick next time.

spring is here

so spring is here and every year its basically the same makeup trend that hits the market but its in a new package. smoky eyes and nude lips.

now here's the thing if you have tan,olive or dark complexion go for brown smoky eyes and black eyeliner and a nude matte lipstick.

if however you have fair,pale or porcelain complexion opt for silver or navy smoky eyes and black eyeliner with baby pink matte lipstick.

brown smoky eyes are achieved by using these colors: dark brown, golden or copper, beige.

silver smoky eyes: grey, silver or white, beige.

navy smoky eyes: dark blue, silver or white, beige.

now how do you apply these colors to get the smoky eye effect? here's a tutorial link i found on you tube. check this out and it should be a good enough guideline. if however it is not clear i will make my own video and post it for all of you guys.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCnJ8B0Ay14

enjoy!!

Tips by professionals to get thicker hair ASAP

Here are some tricks that the pros use to help mpodels and actresses with thin hair:

Shampoo hair with a volumizing formula; apply a conditioner for fine hair from your ears to the ends. Blot hair with a towel.

Work a volumizing spray or mousse throughout damp hair, then spritz a heat-protecting spray everywhere but the roots. Gently comb hair, starting at the ends and inching up.

Flip your head over; blow-dry hair without the nozzle on medium heat with a vent brush. When it's nearly dry, stand up and finish with a medium-size boar-bristle round brush.

Switch the dryer to cool, then lift hair with your fingers. Point the air at your roots for several seconds to build volume. Repeat all around your head, then brush the hair.

Once a week, apply a hot-oil treatment containing jojoba oil and proteins from just below the roots to the ends.

Professional Hair Stylists Tricks of Trade:
•The right haircut makes a difference. Ask your stylist for minimal layers (heavy ones can look flat), or try deep bangs.
•Condition very fine or sparse hair before shampooing -- you'll get just enough moisture without weighing hair down.
•To boost volume, set dry hair in Velcro -- not hot -- rollers for ten minutes
•Revive limp hair with dry shampoo. then massage your scalp with your fingers.

Products to consider using to get thicker hair:
•Some volumizers bulk up hair; some weigh it down and end up being counterproductive. For lightweight lift, try Fekkai Root Lifting Spray, L'Oréal Professionnel Texture Expert Mousse, or Suave Professionals Volumizing Mousse
•Heat-protecting sprays work by coating the cuticle with a lightweight silicone. Redken Hot Sets 22 Thermal Setting Mist and Tresemmé Thermal Creations Heat Tamer Spray won't weigh down fine hair.
•Dry shampoo makes hair look thicker. We like Big Sexy Hair Volumizing Dry Shampoo.
•A vent brush, such as the Goody Ouchless one, helps add fluffiness while you blow-dry.
•Scunci Smooth and Shine round brush, which is made with boar bristles, is gentle on fragile hair.
•Battalia by Spornette Velcro rollers add bounce but won't flatten the cuticle, as hot rollers can.


Hope this helps let me know if you have other tricks that work for you.

highlights!

highlights are serious business.. a friend of mine gets the best highlights ever.. well she has changed salons quiet a few times and finally settled with aveda. even though she gets the same thing done she still takes a cut out of the hair color she need. Its basicallya picture of a firl with hair that my friend wants. The process is time consuming can go from 10 min to 5 hrs! but she has awsome hair so i guess its worth it.
My friend gets her hair dyed first then gets highlights and lowlights to get a more complete and natural look. But the right highlights really do help bring forward a skin tone that complements you.

The thing ive noticed is most people just try to explain what they want they dont bother to take a picture with them. I know salons have color swatches but its best to have you picture in hand so you can match swatches to what you want then go blindly trying to find a swatch to match your imaginery hair color!

Also always get a trim with your highlights bcz highlights tend to burn the ends.

Let me know if this has helped you any!

you smell good! wanna smell me me??? (johnny bravo you have to luv him!)

sorry haven't written in a while.. but I'm back and will be more regular. now out of curiosity ever wonder what perfume could work out to be your signature scent?

well i have and I've finally mastered my scents for different occasions. at home i use a mix of vanilla and hint of sandalwood mixed body oils on my pulse points after i get out of my shower.

@ work i use princess by Vera Wang its light and yet it lasts on you through the day i just spray a little on my neck and wrists.

for any occasion I'm meeting friends or getting dressed up i put on addict by Dior.

now these scents work for me and the essence either keeps me in a mood that i want to portray myself as in each situation. as women peopl expect us to be mysterious and that's not easy. but perfume has an effect on us that takes us from sexy to happy to just Ive got a headache!

based on our own body perfume last son us. some smell better for longer. but you have to pick a scent and stick to it.

here's a list if scents you can smell and see what works for you.
lavender- relaxing
lemon- uplifting
vanilla- calming
sandalwood- sexy
cocoa- soothing
orange- energizing
rose- romantic
jasmine- romantic
Oceanus- relaxing
yin yang- sexy
cucumber- calming
apple- happy
musk- sexy

now you go to your local body shop store smell out each scent and create your own signature. i have one in a mix of cocoa, vanilla and sandalwood. i vary the strength of each oil on a daily basis depending on my mood. My husband loves how i smell and i like smelling me too. i even like inhaling my clothes! its weird i know. but we all have an animal instinct and smell is one instinct women don't employ enough. We should all have a signature scent something that empowers us and lets us feel good about ourselves.

Let me know what is your signature scent. is it something you created using body oils or is it a specific perfume?

something short and sweet

i was just surfing the net and came across this most fascinating article pointing to a vintage beauty book. i mean here is a book by a princess who is sharing royal beauty tips, as well as beauty tips of foreign top models and Sophia Lauren!
the style of the book is very Paris Hilton and is a very entertaining read.

name of the book: The Beautiful People's Beauty Book was written by Princess Luciana Pignatelli

i mean who wouldn't want advice by a woman who works out in her bikini and takes advice from Parisian homosexuals, royalty, models and Sophia Lauren!

this is a true collectors item for everyone. and just a really hilarious take on beauty.

some advice in the book:

On skincare:
"An excellent astringent mask, the rage a few years ago with Paris homosexuals, is this: Take the white of one egg, a teaspoon of the best olive oil, beat, apply for 20 minutes. Remove with a hot face towel, lace trim optional."

love the lace trim comment! i am purchasing the book on amazon. you can too :)

acne scars or marks treatment

a friend of mine recently had a massive attack of acne. so she did the triple combo got a birth control advised by her gynecologist, took skin medication by a dermatologist and had acne treatment facials done by aveda beauty school.

so now that her acne has cleared up she is dealing with acne marks. and well the recommendations made by friends are ones that are cheap but also what they swear cleared all their marks.



so here are the suggestions:

• one friend recommended going to the obagi clinic this is pricey but the clinic specializes in helping people get flawless skin. and most celebs use their products.


• another friend recommended mixing sandalwood powder bought online with water and putting the paste on your skin till it dries up.

they both used sunblock constantly, even at home to prevent acne scars from getting darker.

and used a foundation called cover derm. they said it can be found online and actually works better than neutrogena and mineral make up because it gives a smoother finish. and helps acne calm down.

i thought it a good idea to share this as many people suffer from acne marks once their acne clears up. if any of you have suggestions that work for you. do post them.

beauty treatment at bargain prices.

so i was having this discussion with friends about which beauty schools are good for what service and turns out.

regency beauty school offers the mani-pedi spa treatment from $20 upwards now that's a good deal usually the cheapest you can get is a pedi and that too for $18.

aveda beauty school offers the best facials starting $30 and up.

eye brows and upper lip cleaning can be most cheaply done by finding a south Asian lady (Indian/Pakistani) providing beauty treatments from home. they offer mostly threading which in most cases better than waxing because it doesn't tear the skin. (the lady in my neighbourhood does both my eyebrows and upper lip cleaning for $15; and that seems to be the going rate.)

aveda beauty school also offers the best basic haircuts and dye jobs. starting at $50 and up. they do a gr8 haircut and basic highlights. i don't recommend using a beauty school for highlighting hair i say stick to your regular salon.

a few tips to find contentment or peace without therapy!

i know we all lead busy lives. work, friends, dates, husbands, babies, house chores, chores, etc...
but you need to take a breather for yourself sometimes. no friends, no cell phones and no family.
this sounds like heaven but how? here's a list of five things i do and suggest you try to just feel content and happy with life.

1. mani-pedi. (go alone, just enjoy the quiet and feel pampered)
2. go for a walk around your block or to the nearest park. ( the park is just across my house so this works out great)
3. no need to tivo your shows if its on abc, showtime or most channels check if they have a website that plays their full episodes. and log on and watch that episode with a good cuppa when its a good time for you. you can even do this while in the kitchen and making sure that new recipe that should bake for only 20 mins isnt burnt toast! also its easier if you dont have the added stress of remembering to tivo.
4. a good book before you go to bed. some times your in bed and cant sleep. well read a good book, you will fall asleep and it will relax you.
5. sometimes well shit happens! and you cant control it. now you have two options either panic and bitch or just realize its happened you can only do damage control not fix it! so stay calm and just go with the flow. losing your head will not help the situation! mostly say this to myself in such a situation. "i can either make peace with this and be content or panic and get all frustrated." its amazing how quickly i calm down as compared to when my husband decides to say' calm down, relax.'

if you have better suggestions. do tell me. i can do with relaxing tips.

what products not to try

well i know people give tons of advice on products to try..but it is always nice to know what not to do.. make life simpler... so here's a list of ten products I steer clear from when in the beauty aisle/ skin care aisle.

1. proactiv: yes i know Jessica Simpson has had success but in most people with oily skin that break out with black heads or acne that is really deep and just has a painful bump on the skin surface for you to feel; this product seems to make the acne worse. it takes their acne from moderate or mild to severe. so try it but if you feel that in two weeks you've got more zits than b4 chuck the kit out and cancel subscription.
2. neutrogena skin id kit: well they say its customized but you know what everyone gets the same products. so its just neutrogena stuff in a new package and more pricey; based on monthly payments your making.
3. boots botanics skin brightening gel (normal/oily skin); this is way to mild. it does nothing to make your skin feel less oily and isn't strong enough to remove impurities. stay away from this. Friends who used it had break outs in a day or two and previously their skin was smooth and flawless. so stay away from this product!
4. origins checks and balances frothy face wash for oily/combination skin. this is better used as a make up remover for those that feel your make up remover is too harsh. follow this by a mild toner i suggest clinique. your skin should feel clean and refreshed but this is not a good cleanser for daily face wash use.
5. acne-spot treatment of any kind: this should only be used at night. apply an hour before going to bed it will either inflame your whitehead or kill it. depending on what stage the acne is in. do not use it during the day that tiny zit you covered in the morning is now a crater! so spot treatments are for the night time. day time i suggest use Revlon's green colored concealer.
6. neutrogena sun block of any SPF level. this sunblock is just too oily. it will clog pores and is difficult to blend. i suggest use aveeno sun block or olay total effects 7 in 1 cream with SPF 15/30. these are milder in oiliness and do not cause sensitive skin to have sudden break out sessions.
7. Burt's bees radiance eye cream it seems to highlight dark circles instead of diminishing them. so unless you plan to sport not one but two shiners i suggest you leave this cream in the aisle.
8. any redness reducing creams that do not have a green tint! that's enough for you to not try this cream. the green tint actually helps cover the redness and make it blend in more with our skin tone.
9. any moisturizer which is tinted yellow or pale yellow. now let me ask do you want to look yellow or sallow in your coloring? I'm guessing no unless well your trying to convince someone your extremely sick. but do not use moisturizers that are yellow tinted classic example clinique dramatic moisturizers its as yellow as they get and notice no celeb ever claims to be using it either. they all use Elizabeth Arden/lancome/la mer skin products all these products have no yellow tinted moisturizers all are the clasic white cream or tinted.
10. last but defiantly not the least. Zeno acne clearing device. this is only good if you have maybe two white heads on your face. not good for treating black heads. and defiantly waste of money if you have severe acne. my friends with severe acne swear its best to just go to the dermatologist. and black heads are best treated by getting an acne facial by a professional beautician ( my suggestion aveda outer peace acne treatment find a aveda school nearby and get the facial done for less than half price or half price depending on acne.)

Got more products that were a nightmare well do tell. we can all use with knowing what products to steer clear of. makes life simpler and beauty simpler!

day care and night time skin care

so continuing with the beauty care regiment.. i thought why leave out night time and day time...

hopefully you all follow your mothers advice to wash your face and brush your teeth before you go to bed... well paste up and rinse with mouth wash.. a healthy set of teeth mean a good smile and almost every beauty mags say a whiter smile helps make you look better.. so brush up..

now for the face wash.. unless your dermatologist has advised you to use a medicated face wash my suggestion use the juice organic pom kit.. it comes with a face wash and face moisturizer ($12.99) can be found at target... not only is this face wash organic but good for all skin types even the super sensitive skin types.. and pomegranate has all this good skin stuff that most face washes don't have.. also this will make sure all those fine line our mommies worry about, well we wont have to; not for a very very long time anyway...
the moisturizer is great too its smooth and light weight so you don't feel all oily and your skin is prepped for sun block.. i don't suggest using the moisturizer for night time.. i suggest you use a night time cream such as olay regenerist night cream ($17.99)... now yes you may not be old.. I'm 26 so no wrinkles yet..but prevention is better than cure and when you wake up to skin that is visibly brighter your day starts of a bit better.. well mine does any way.. also use the olay regenirist eye lifting serum ($17.99) at night.. your eyes don't look puffy and you have almost no dark circles even if you've had a crappy nights sleep... the products I'm mentioning work for me.. but maybe you have a night time or day time regiment that works better for you.. what products would you suggest?

release the goddess within

OK.. so time after time we're told to get in touch with our inner goddess.. i say we do like Cleopatra did.. hell she not only got in touch with her inner goddess she has us all convinced she is a goddess.. now that's what I'm talking about!...
so according to historians she bathed in milk.. well milk does exfoliate and now we can buy exfoliating body scrub over the counter ..when purchasing an exfoliating body scrub check if it has olive oil extracts that's good to moisturize dry skin while exfoliating..if it doesn't choose a scrub with sugar beads and don't be afraid to scrub.. after all it is called exfoliating scrub for a reason.. it wont help to just rub it on yourself and wash without scrubbing!
It is also said that Cleopatra used oils and roses to scent her water while bathing... well you can opt for a scented body oil.. choose one with yin yang it calms you and smells awesome.. Aveeno has one bath oil out with yin yang.. rub it on yourself once you turn off the shower and before you pat yourself dry with the towel.. once you've got the oil on you.. now pat your self dry.. pat not rub!
also deodorize ppl.. never under estimate the power of a smelly pit!.. it seriously diminishes your goddess-ness!
finally good skin care!.. all that make up in the world wont do you any good if you don't have healthy skin.. so if over the counter product don't work.. see a dermatologist it is worth your self esteem!...
Now for body sculpting before you dress up... if you don't work out and look like a model that's fine you can use the skin firming cream by nivea and the cellulite cream by nivea as needed every day or every other day.. my advice use it the day your not showering. This seriously works.. cellulite does go away and skin firming helps maintain that youthful look to your skin.. you don't have to be old and wrinkly to use skin firming cream.. use it now so that you can have younger skin for longer!
and now last but definitely not the least.. believe you are a goddess.. you have to believe it for others to believe it!.. so say it in the mirror as many times as you need..or do whatever makes you feel gr8 but you have to feel good about yourself to unleash that inner goddess that only you see and wish it was how others would see you. the power of our mind and positive energy is something even science can not refute!

online shopping advice

so spring is finally here!.. yippee.. finally i see the kids playing on the streets and running to the park... hopefully no more blizzards.... but in MN you never know...

has anyone visited the site etsy.com? its bloody brilliant! you get to buy all this cool handmade stuff as well as paintings by artists that are unique for a price that is actually affordable and within budget!

i love art work have paintings up every where in my house.. wish i had heard of etsy then! oh well.. but do check it out.

also.. if you like vintage clothing and accessories check out: vintagecouture.com... its got all the vintage dresses, belts, purses, jewelry by Dior channel, Gucci and many more! its a bit pricey but its the real deal! so at least add it to your favourites maybe you'll splurge and end up with vintage designer duds!

a girl shud should share her tried and tested products

you know we all have tried a gazillion products and some work and some fail... but here are some that have worked really well for me.

• Bliss Ingrown Hair Eliminating Peeling Pads ($38) are amazing! My friend introduced these to me because I had embarrassing irritation and bumps from bikini waxes. I've been using them for a few months now, and I'm completely bump-free. Trust me, I've tried everything, and this is the only product that works. best it got featured on Cosmo so i know I'm on the right path!
• L'Oréal Liss Ultime Shine Perfecting Serum, $23, since it's super-light.Apply a drop of shine serum (skip your roots) before blow-drying for smooth, glossy results. I blow dry my hair every time I'm out of the shower as its frizzy and wavy and this tames the wild bird nest i have!

So what products have you used that work?

twitter

so ive joined twitter! its great how many ppl you can follow on it.. and i found out about a billion ppl like CEO's that i had never heard of... i guess it is true the Internet does bring ppl closer.. it helps make 'its a small world' phrase true!

makes me realize ingenuity in any form is truly appreciated by ppl around the world.. but its got issues with picture uploads or maybe its me..

oh well im sure ill figure it eventually.. i mean i do work in IT.. lol

memories and teenage mutant ninja turtles!

you know as you grow up you take one memory with you. the one from when you were a kid and you remember it clearly. i have one but i doubt its one f those life defining moments. its just a simple one of me and my brother going to the grocery store for the first time without our mum. she asked us to get some yogurt she needed for the stew she was cooking. and the store was just a block from our house. so we went and instead of buying the the yogurt we bought the yogurt and a big yellow and blue truck that my younger brother just fell in love with. and instead of going home we went to the park. where we spent god knows how long playing. my mum ended up calling the police and they found us in the park close to our house. i also remember thinking when my parents where lecturing us we need to have something to be able to keep in touch like the teenage mutant ninja turtles do with April. and boy am i glad we now have cell phones! this isn't a funny memory but still its my most vivid memory.

so tell me about yourself...

i think its about time i described myself a little bit... I'm in my twenties... married to my college sweetheart.. and still trying to do everything.. I'm creative make cards for people instead of buying them.. cant cook.. will definitely even burn water!.. and talk a mile a minute.. I'm definitely the stubborn and think i can do it all.. lol.. i know i cant but i believe there are dreamers and there are the doers.. id rather be a doer...

i paint mostly on canvas and will have that up too for comments... so that i can take the critique and improve...

graduated in IT.. and since i never really showed much inclination to study my dad thought i was pulling his leg when i told him i was now a computer engineer it took him 5 minutes to calm down and look at me and say' seriously! well I'll be damned the girl does have a brain!' and this is not a joke..
my dad spent the whole day calling his buddies and saying how is airhead of a daughter had become a computer engineer...
this was more of a shock to my mother who thought all i ever did was shop and do artsy stuff she was sure i was going to be an interior designer... the truth is i love art but i don't want to do it for money I've seen how it takes the love and the cathartic experience out of the art work...

my husband who i love when i met him thought i was doing something artsy or trying to get in fashion since all i did was shop.. he actually dropped his fork on the floor while having dinner when i told him 'i work in IT.. i actually am really good with computer stuff but find it boring to talk about.' he laughed and said ' you don't have to impress me... i like you.. now tell me what you really do..' at this point i debated whether i should kick him under the table or throw water on him.. i opted to say ' why don't you pick me up at work tomorrow ill show you around.'

needless to say my husband now.. who at that point was just a guy i was starting to date was all red and embarrassed by the time i was done showing him my cube and oh my business card... I've never really seen a man blush quiet so much.. the rest is history i guess...

i also am very shy in person.. so take forever to talk.. most people just think I'm arrogant but I'm actually petrified ill say something that they wont like or will make me look stupid... yes i have a complex.. so shoot me... that's why i like this blog..i can post everything but still no one knows me.. i like this anonymous thing going on here..

well that's enough about me.. please those who follow this blog.. do tell me about yourselves..

no extra ordinary life

I do not live an extraordinary life.
I do not inspire singers to sing,
nor when i enter do the church bells ring.
I am not even known for recipes
I am not even known for my stories,
and so no one comes,asking for me.
I am the shadow cast by the sun,
I am the sparkles in your champagne.

not mine its by D.M.J. no idea who that is but i changed and omitted some verses bcz i didn't like it went I'm sure his is better.. but this is my spin on it...

to be inspired again!

Listen to the Exhortation of the Dawn!
Look to this Day!
For it is Life, the very Life of Life.
In its brief course lie all the Verities and Realities of your Existence.
The Bliss of Growth,
The Glory of Action,
The Splendor of Beauty;
Yesterday a Dream of Happiness,
And every Tomorrow a Vision of Hope.
Look well therefore to this Day!
Such is the Salutation of the Dawn!

"not entirely mine.. liked it and changed some words... so take no credit.. but it is inspiring"

Obama and Twilight Mania

so far I've had zero luck with my job leads! I'm beginning to panic a little. oh well at least panic mode keeps me on my toes. better than to just submit to being unemployed!

also, with so much time on hand I've come to realize America has not only been hit by bad economic times, but the Obama and twilight mania as well!

I'm all for Obama, i hope he carries through with his word on change and brings America back to stable economy, tolerance and acceptance of new cultures, traditions and religion. after all that was the dream behind making this great nation. a nation for the people by the people. and no where is it said people have to be a certain ethnicity or religion to be part of this big dream world.

so yea go Obama! but i don't know about all the gracing magazine cover bit.I mean instead of publicity stunts lets walk the walk, not just talk the talk!

and there's twilight. sure the kids are talented, and the make up artists do a great job of making them look great too. and are people confusing the characters of the book with real life! yes but so what1 it happened with harry potter too. movies is a business and the more the stars generate interest and more the cults follow the movie only then will sequels and trilogy movies make money. after all, whats the point of investing and spending millions when you are not going to make even more millions!

sorry don't normally go on such tangents... and oh yea Justin Timberlake has been voted sexiest man by GQ! well about time GQ realized that, the world knew Justin brought sexy back for quiet some time now!

random rambling

so i just started blogging. still pretty new to it. but I'm curious do blogger blog daily?
i mean there are trivialities of life we like to discuss and too often don't in fear of not being interesting enough to popular consensus.

i personally hold many fascinating conversations in my head but i doubt people will find them that fascinating.maybe its a lack of confidence on my end.

well at least the snow is finally melting. i love seeing the green grass under the winter white snow. makes me happy to know summer, and barbecues and lake activities are just around the corner :)

personally, i cant cook worth a damn! but my husband now he can cook. About all I'm good at is making dessert, maybe its because that's the one part of the meal I do look forward to.

recruiter from hell!

So I finally got in touch with all my recruiters. and got in contact with a few new ones. and all goes well till i meet this recruiter who is really feisty and trying to get me to apply for a job i don't want. now i know beggars can't be choosers but seriously! imagine Rocky intimidating you to apply for a job and little me (teeny tiny me) holding my ground saying "i don't think so.."

well this went on for ages until i finally manned up and said
"look i can be picky. I know what my skill set is worth. so do you have other job opportunities?"
now Rocky looks really mad (I'm sure he will pound the table or me, maybe I should save my coach bag?)
but Rocky surprises me by saying and not fist pounding "no that's all I got, recruiters have it tough too with all these job freezes."

Aah.. so i get it.. Rocky is saving his ass by throwing me into a thankless situation which I will end up in anyway but this time no paycheck to ease the pain!..

Well "NO thank you Rocky!" is all i have to say... I pick my coach bag up before it really gets pounded and looses its boxy shape. internally I'm thinking "douche bag much!"

Well Rocky isn't finished he's telling me how I got to cut my salary needs. and jump at what ever bone he throws. Well news flash Rocky, I need my salary it pays bills. So, i take a deep breath and say to him " Well when you have a job that matches my skill set and salary range please do get in touch. "

Maybe I should write in qualifications "calm under pressure" I mean I did survive Rocky!

oh well, Craig's list has job posts does anyone reply to those when you send out emails for job applications?

unemployment here i come!

OK, so it was a typical day at work. Until I got summoned to a meeting in which I along with 50 other employees are told due to economic reasons our position in the company in being eliminated.

I'm stunned! sure people are being fired due to the bad economy! but you never think it will be you. Anyway, we were told to just hand in our keys and call and set a time to come and clear our desks.

I didn't know what to do, so I drove to my husband's office. Broke the news to him in his lunch room.
He seemed to take it calmly which made me feel like "okay, maybe we can work through this, maybe it isn't the end of the world"

Once home I filed for unemployment. It was surprisingly easier than I thought. The whole instructions of 16 pages was more intimidating than the actual filing process!
Maybe the state just wants to scare you out of filing, I'm not really sure.

I also, got in touch with my network of recruiters, sent them an updated resume.
hopefully they will call. (fingers crossed!)