August 18, 2009 by Avy.

School is busy and I’m getting into experimenting with eyeshadows lately. My anniversay is this weekend and Xavier turns One-Uno-Ichi-years old in a month.

So first thing’s first: School

This semester I’ve only been taking Japanese and save for next week’s multiple finals (written, oral interview, hearing/interpretation, and A/V Presentation) I’m almost done. lol It’s a lot to cram into three days and I am SERIOUSLY nervous. I will perservere.

Next semester I will take four courses because this time I am using financial aid. I’ll be taking:

• Creative Writing
• Human Geography
• Psychology
• Math

I’m not looking forward to Math or Psych, but maybe they won’t bore the piss out of me. I’m hopeful. I predict an A in all but the Math and Psych. I might get an A in Math, but I think I’ll definitely get a B in that and Psych.
I’m really excited about Creative Writing because– well, duh! Human Geography is just interesting to me. I love learning about people– culture and history.

Oh and note that I’ll be taking these courses online. Yep, even Math. This is so I can be home with Xav and give mi madre a break from baby-sitting. Because of this, I’ll be implementing a strict schedule for both of us. I’ll be offline as much as possible to make sure I don’t get sucked into Make Up Geek and web games.

Onto make-up… I have a decent bit of stuff. Some MAC, NARS, Becca, Smashbox and of course NYX. I swear by Maybelline for liquid liner and mascara. I always use Revlon Softflex liquid foundation under my MAC Studio Fix Powder when I want flawless skin.  I am currently awaiting my BeautyFactory 120 Eyeshadow palette from Hong Kong. It should be here by Monday ( I think). When it comes, I reckon I’ll do a photo/video review by the end of the week since class will be over after Wednesday. I’ve joined MakeUpGeek.com because it’s fun to share tips and tricks with other people. I’m excited about doing my version of a Peacock or Rainbow eye once my palette arrives.

Okay, kiddos, it’s late and I wanna cuddle the hubby so adios!

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August 28, 2008 by Avy.

 I haven’t posted about the wedding yet. I’m so slow. Well here’s a little somethingThe Ceremony

This was nifty. We got there a little late. The MUA got lost and ended up in NJ on her way to my place. I know where she got turned around, so I get it, but it still sucked. We didn’t have time to do my fake lashes, but I guess I looked okay because my mom told her she did a great job.

So anyway, the ceremony was cool. One of my co-workers even came to watch. Actually, a lot of people we didn’t know watched as well. The joy of Valley Green. We had a non-denominational officiant named Linda/Rukmini. She reminds me a lot of Sue, so that’s nice. We even had her do Corinthians 13 in lolcat. It was amusing and fun and I giggled the whole time. “Wif dis ring, I can has matrimony.”
The Reception

We had fun dancing and all. I had to sit down a lot, but I found time to spin. My feet were so swollen I had to wear the white flip flops instead of th shoes I picked out. No biggy. I bought it all on the cheap. On the plus side, the flip flops fit comfortably. Erik and I danced to “Rose of My Heart” by Johnny Cash as our first song. Then later we danced to “So Happy Together” by the Turtles. We has our songs. It was good. My aunt Gina came from Georgia which was great. We were all dancing and stuff. I kept having to take breaks, and my feet hurt like hell afterward, but it was my wedding day so it was worth it.

Only two things went wrong or annoyed me.

1. Some no-shows as if weddings are cheap ($240 wasted)

2. VG somehow screwed up the seating and we had to fix a thing or two.

All in all, it was great. People we wanted there were able to come. There’s others we couldn’t invite so that sucked, but whatever. We’re not made of money and I’m sure people know if it were less costly we’d have had more people there. It’s a given.

Honeymoon tidbits later.

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August 21, 2008 by Avy.

I’m so sick of so-called friends blowing me off when I need them. Let’s make it clear that I hardly ask anyone for help. Mainly because I’m stubborn, but also because I don’t wanna be a burden. And my wedding list is very VERY tight. Of the 50 guests, 20 are friends and their significant others. I took one person off who’d been my friend for ages yet doesn’t think I’m worth talking to over a fucking shower even I didn’t feel like going to. I can only apologise for something so stupid a couple of times before saying fuck it. Now another friend pulls out of the wedding last night for a super last minute work thing. I don’t buy it coming from the same person who offered to help me move only to ignore my 2 calls, texts and instant messages. There’s no way he didn’t get them but I let it go. But this is my wedding now. It’s one of those things that are bullshit except for the people you have there to enjoy it with. So yes I’m annoyed about the money that may as well have just gone into a paper-shredder, but what I’m more annoyed with is the fact that it was reserved for closest friends but people sure have been lacking.

Let’s see, I never go anywhere or do anything, but when I do, I invite people. I plan ahead and that’s good for some and not for others. I think it’s great that these people go out to dinners, the beach, etc and don’t feel the desire to invite me. I have learned my lesson. That whole friends = family thing dies once you stop going to a club regularly. So to hell with it.

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August 12, 2008 by Avy.

I totally forgot my prenatal appointment yesterday. I remember the one for the hospital just fine…, but the other one? Nein. I am a bad incubator! Actually no I’m not. I work hard for the fetus. I just have too much on my mind. Georgia.

I’m convinced I’m never getting married again or even planning anything that involves lots of planning and shipping and dressing. Too much stress and I’ll have none of it. Nada.

I realize I need Sue Burns to not be in California anymore. I need her massage therapy expertise. She has the skills that help me breathe when I’m congested. Right now, I need the magic worked upon meine neck-shoulders… and shoulder blades… and back. I need a chair massage.  Suuuuuuuuuuue!!! Get back here NOW! I’m hurting.

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August 4, 2008 by Avy.

There is so much going on right now.

“I know you can be overwhelmed and you can be underwhelmed, but can you ever just be whelmed?”

I feel like my mind is going 100 miles a minute and I don’t know why. I did a spreadsheet to sort out the expenses I have for this month alone and it was enough to make me cry.  I didn’t cry, but I could have… You know what I mean.

I have to get a minor alteration done to my dress but I have to go to the bridal shop tomorrow because today’s my mom’s birthday. I totally have to figure something out for her. I’m so sick of being poor. It’s almost like I’m already unemployed. What the crap?!

This too shall pass.

I feel like a crappy daughter right now even though my mom doesn’t give a damn about birthdays. It’s just totally not like me to drop the ball so hard like this. I should be shot. After delivery.

Planning for Xavier is crazy too, because in my head it’s all so overwhelming. I know once he’s out it’ll be crazier, but I can handle that. What I can’t handle is my own mind turning against me. I get onto the craziest trains of thought and it’s hard to focus on the here and now. I need a nap.  I need an outlet for all this energy. It’s effin with my head.

And the sooner it’s all over, the better. Let this wedding be done with. I want to be married, but I feel like all the planning is a hassle. After the wedding, let Xavier be born and healthy. I’m sick of all this shower talk and thinking about the painting to be done and clean air. Just let him be out and about and FINE.

Sheesh.

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