CONFESSION: addiction

I love lip gloss, chapstick, lip balm. You name it...I love it. I have lots of "lip" items.

When I get a new lip gloss I want to put it on every 5 minutes or so...I restrain myself and only put it on every couple of hours...but it's a struggle.

I just purchased some Neutrogena Lip Soother. It's peach flavored...and I am in LOVE!

How To: Birthday Budget

Happy Birthday to ME!

Okay, a quick lesson on how to figure out how much you can spend on yourself for your birthday:

Your age times a X = Birthday Budget!
example: IF you will be say 32, and X for you is $10, then 32 * $10 = $320 to spend for your birthday!

What is a birthday budget? It's the amount of money you can spend on yourself for your birthday with out feeling guilty.

Of course, there are lots of things that can influence X.

I love the birthday budget!

(**this does not imply I am spending $10 * my age on myself this year...it was just an example.)

I Covet...

I covet this ring. I hope one day very soon it is on my finger!

You can find it here: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=35941331

BUT I CALL DIBS!

The List

I have a friend who writes a list and sends it out daily. The list is neat.

The rules of the list (as I see them...which means they are probably wrong, rules are only made by the list maker):

1. You have to be considered "special" to be a recipient of the list.
2. You have to be EXTRA special to get the list every day.
3. You can lose your status if you make a wrong move. This is really bad especially when you like getting the list each day. So, you MUST be careful to not annoy/anger the list maker.
4. The list has a new theme each day. And often there are cute pictures of famous actors. (Bonus).
5. You should (it is STRONGLY encouraged) to reply to the list with comments. And you should know this without being told.
6. You should in NO WAY expect an acknowledgment that your comments were received, liked, or disliked. Questions will not be answered if the list maker doesn't want to answer.
7. Don't EVER hit "reply all" when making comments. You will get your "hand slapped".
8. The list allows you a glimpse inside the brain, life, and character of the list maker. This is the best part of the list.

I LIKE, nay, I love the list.

Extra rule: The list doesn't have a BFF. I would like to think it is me if it ever has one. But I have been assured it doesn't.

Best thing that has happened with the list this week?

A picture of a famous country singer was on the list as someone the list maker didn't like. I replied that I didn't like the person either and that I thought she was ugly.

This was the reply I received:

"Hhahahaha... Thanks. I love you even more for that."

I love the list.

Ardell: A Joy!

If you know me, you know how much I love my mom...which is a lot.

Reasons I have the best mom ever:

1. Her name is Ardell. Such a stinkin' spunky name, it fits her.
2. She is her own person and that's the end of the story. I love it.
3. She is a true domestic goddess. She sews, quilts, cooks, preserves food, and has the biggest heart around.
4. She recently bought a new car: RED, twin muffler, sun roof, leather seats, 6 CD changer. The car totally fits her. And when she let me drive it I had EXPLICIT instructions not to open the sun roof. She doesn't know if she is going to use it or not.
5. She volunteers at the elementary 3 times a week, goes to the temple weekly, swims 6 days a week, goes to TOPS, and is an active member of the DUP.
6. She loves her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren with her whole heart. This does not mean she will not put you in your place if you need it.
7. And finally, she could be the patron saint of the underdog or needy. She has the biggest heart I have seen. She loves to help people especially those that have been neglected.

I just love her! If you ever get a chance to meet her...should to take it.

**picture taken by Chadwick Fowler www.chadwickfowler.com**