Monday, July 23, 2012

It didn't take long...

Before I took my fancy nail polish off from this weekend.  I had it removed by noon today at work!  I wasn't really digging it too much, so I used one of those little polish remover wipes to take it off.  I keep them in my desk @ work, for times like this!
Oh, and on my way home from work tonight, I ran into forever 21 and picked up some skinny jeans.  I never thought I would see the day that I would rock some skinnies, but I like the way my white jeans wear, so I wanted a dark blue pair.  For $13, why not?  And I found a black pair for $12!  I hate to say it but I couldn't pass this up!  Pics later this week!
How was your Monday?

xoxo

Sunday, July 22, 2012

Silly Sunday!

Hey out there! Hope everyone is having a great Sunday - or trying to at least.  Me, I'm being silly out in the backyard w/my little Coco.  Playing w/my webcam and trying to get her to sit still is not an easy task.  But we did it.  I wanted to show off my nails - got a little creative yesterday.  Or last night, too late.  I gave myself an at-home pedi (pedi egg is nice!) and polished up my toes in essie: cute as a button.  I had wanted to do my fingernails in something creative, so I opted for the accent nail in revlon's runway pearl, w/sally hansen's rock candy.  These nails are solid, buddy!  I have some thick coats on - base, 3 coats of polish & top coat. Hard as a rock! (base: essie rock solid; top: essie good to go!) Let's see how long until I get sick of it... haha
Also figured I'd show off my pooch - again... We're out here in her domain, and she's on the hunt for some lizards or anything that's moving. Oh this little rascal.  She's been so needy this weekend, and the last time she was like this was when I was pregnant (and didn't yet know).  Fear not, I am not with child at this moment.  Still working on that, believe me! 
So let me enlighten y'all on a few new faves I've stumbled upon this weekend.  
1. Revlon's Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain!  It's pure perfection, and I snagged it w/a $1 off coupon at Walgreen's.  I bought "lovesick" and will probably be back tomorrow (sorry hubby) for "sweetheart."  I love the bright colors & have bought some lipcolors like Maybelline's colorsensational high shine in fruit punch and fifth ave fuchsia, and love them.  I dab them on for subtle daytime color, and more for night time.  But I still feel like they get a little cakey or don't last super long.  So, my next bet was a stain.  I saw the lovely Emma Stone's face on the display and went to it like a moth to a flame.  Seriously.  How 'bout I even got the color she was wearing! I love this stain, esp that it's a balm.  So it goes on smooth, doesn't make your lips all dry and cracked feeling, and wears very well.  Apply in a thin layer, it's more sheer.  Apply w/a heavier hand, surprise - darker.  (not rocket science) Go out & purchase, you won't be disappointed!
And my new necklaces that I am so in love with!!  I follow a very cute blog, Living in Yellow, and she - Erin - got THE cutest necklace for her b-day that she posted.  It's a dup of one from J.Crew, but for literally a fraction of the cost!  The site is Cheerfully Charmed, and the necklaces are the bubble necklaces seen here.  Quite the "statement necklace" as they describe it. So I've been looking for a bib/statement necklace for a while, and fell in love with these the moment I saw them!  What is so awesome, is that you can buy 2 and get 1 free!  That's $78 for 3, or $150 for one from J.Crew.  That's not a tough decision, ladies.  And highly justifiable if your husband asks... I bought the cobalt blue, turquoise and yellow colors.  And I am not disappointed in the least bit!  I like that they lay nicely and are long enough for my large bust.  (that was my only concern)  I am thinking the green, gray and coral ones would be a nice touch to my wardrobe, but am not sure if it's overkill.  Does that even matter?  (what do y'all think?) I'm not saying I'd wear one each day of the week - or am I? ;)  No, I would definitely limit it. The customer service was amazing, I emailed to check on the status and got a quick, friendly response.  I got them prob 5 business days later.  I think I bought them last Sunday night, and they were here Saturday.  Worth the wait.  I wore the cobalt yesterday w/my white jeans and a black tank.  Wore the turquoise today to church w/a white sleeveless blouse & my light gray pants.  The hardware is gold, fyi.  They're sturdy feeling, too, not like they'll break. A great value & must for anyone obsessed w/accessories like myself.  So here's a mini photo shoot - turquoise (a pretty beach glass color), cobalt (just in time for FL Gator football!) & yellow (a creamy lemon).   Are you as freaked out w/all of these pics of me as I am?!? At least I changed my hair for each - lolzzzz
Cobalt Blue Bubble NecklaceYellow Bubble Bib Statement Necklace





xoxo

Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Fancy for a Tuesday

Thought I would share my outfit with y'all, even thoughj it's pretty wrinkled... don't judge! ;) I promised my friend I'd send her a pic before the end of the day, before the curls fell out of my hair.  (You may ask, "what curls?" Ya, they fell...)
Anyway, bright blue top & white jeans a la Old Navy. (I cannot wait to wear it for some Gator Football!!! 45 more days until SEC football - YAY!!!!!!)
White/blue striped espadrille wedges, Target. (Not "Tar-zay" people... I'm fancy and I loathe when people call it that! Come on!)
Gold necklace, jewelmint
Cross bracelet, shoplately (right arm)
Coral skull bracelet, shoplately (left)
Rose gold watch, stein mart (left)
Nail color on my tootsies, essie bazooka (great orange, not quite neon & not offensive haha)

P.s. shoplately is amazing! Daily deals and they're great. My fave shop is glint & gleam. I'll try to post the link separately if I can't attach it here. Jewelmint was my go-to for unique pieces, its a club, $29.99 each piece.  I've acquired quite a few pieces, but when I found shoplately.com and their deals, I ended my membership. I may go back, but I've got to be careful.  Jewelmint has a ton of sales, so check it out! Their customer service is great, too!

xoxo


Monday, July 16, 2012

Be Authentic.

What does this mean to you?  Or what do you hear if it speaks to you?  It was the topic of our church sermon yesterday. My husband and I rushed in to service a tad late, and when I grabbed a bulletin by the door, I almost froze - partly in fear, partly in excitement.  The title of the new series: Hypocrite.  Living an Authentic Faith.  Wow-ee.  Let me add that part of the reason we were late was b/c I met a friend that went to early service to give her something, and we chatted a bit.  She told me that it was a good series, so I was looking forward to it.  Little did I know what I was in for!  So as we settled in, our pastor had just begun, with the scripture of James 1.  We came in on hearing that the key to joy is suffering.  It has a purpose, and we don't see it right away.  I surely don't.  It may be the second or fifth thing I think while I may be going through something. Like learning patience.  When my husband & I decided to put our condo up for a short sale, we didn't realize how long the process would take. It was about a year, I believe. Oh my goodness!!  We were unhappy there presently, and then to have to wait until who knows when for the short sale process to go through... Good grief!  We soon agreed that while God would bless us in this somehow, He had to be teaching us patience.  For what, we did not know. Nor did we really care to know a specific reason, but there was a lesson in this "suffering" if you will. I sometimes wonder if it was to help us deal w/the miscarriage and waiting for a baby.  B/c when that happened, we were already prepped with the thought, "He'll bless us again; something's going to come of this, we just can't put our finger[s] on it now."  How funny though, that now we are in the process of house hunting, and have fallen in love with a house that's a short sale!!  Yes, you read that correctly.  Another short sale.  Being on the other end of it, as the buyer, we are prepared to wait this out, b/c we love the house.  (I spent almost all of my free time yesterday "pinning" house decorations, diy's, etc for this house that doesn't even belong to me!  I told my husband that I was doing it, and must get offline! He laughed and told me to stop!! teehee)
Anyway, back to suffering and it's purpose... What are we instructed to do while we are in the midst of suffering? Pray!  But not just for ourselves, but really for others.  It's to teach us humility.  I want to look at this more, and maybe watch the sermon online when it's posted (www.ccontheweb.com) b/c there was so much of this point.  My goodness, the whole sermon had a ton of things that I was excited to study.  Our pastor told us that the definition of humility is "giving all we can, so that others can have all they need." What is it that they need?  Jesus.  He is all they need, all WE need.  The best part of being authentic, is so that we are not hypocrites.  Man, I need some work here!  A hypocrite is someone that pretends to be someone they are not.  It's sort of a chain reaction.  When we start thinking ill thoughts, they turn into words, leading to actions which show our character (be it real or not...), eventually leading to our destiny.  Another way my pastor illustrated it was desire leads to deception, to design (plotting to have what you're wanting so badly - a relationship, wealth, drugs, etc), to disobedience to death.  So true!! I think if one gets caught up on being someone they are not - trying to fit in, participating in things that don't glorify God, talking in a way that is ugly, we eventually can turn into that person.  It has been made clear to me that I have gone through this very thing.  Be it the crowd that you run with, people you work closely with, things you listen to/watch, but I started to change.  My mother pointed it out and I was in denial for a bit, especially since she told me.  Come on, it's my mama.  I told her, "whatever."  But then I noticed.  Even my thoughts of what was appropriate and what was not seemed to have changed.  Of course I didn't notice it for a couple of years later, but when I did, it hit me like a hammer!  I can now say, now that it's behind me, that I am so thankful my mama did point this out! 
I'll close w/one last profound thought: when God looks at us, He sees Jesus.  When we look in the mirror, do we see Jesus?  The words of the Bible are to be a mirror for us.  How does it match up to myself?  What do I need to do to see that?  When my behavior doesn't match up I may not believe that I'm who I am supposed to be.  So it's time to let my faith be real; to be authentic.   This series really couldn't come at a more appropriate time, when I am craving this sort of authenticity.  We're all hypocritical at times, and my prayer is that I am cutting that out of my life as best I can.  I pray that people who read this, especially those that live near me will be watching me, and lifting me up, as I will them.  If I live my life knowing that people are watching my every move, I need to be on point.  It's not going to be easy, but it's possible.  With a little- er - LOT of help from God.  I can't wait to hear next week's sermon!

James 1:2-4
"Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.  Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything."

xoxo


Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Proof of Your Love

A song that I've been hearing lately - or that is speaking to me now is "The Proof of Your Love" by For King and Country.  It's beautiful and fits in with what I've been going through, to show Jesus' love and light through what I say and how I act.  Give it a listen!  http://youtu.be/FGuBoFjUZhE

xoxo

Monday, July 9, 2012

Barre My Soul

That's the color of the day here! And yes, I snuck it at at my desk so shhhhh..... I love this OPI color from their ballet collection that came out this spring. It's a creamy pink that leans toward a true nude color. Less of a candy pink. Its great, like OPI's Privacy Please. Yes, I can tell a difference between all my colors - even if they look exactly like my others ;) - and this became a fast fave.  My toes are sporting Essie's bazooka, a bright orange/coral. Loving these neons!
What are your fancy little fingers sporting?

xoxo


Friday, July 6, 2012

Another fancy Friday

This is what my lunchtime consisted of in our breakroom today: steamed broccoli with spicy mustard, grilled chicken, salad & water. And then it got fancy... Yes, I polished my nails! I had done my toes on the 4th, but didn't get to my fingers. I know, faux pas.  So I did it during lunch while watching the original Hawaii 50. Stellar acting... ;)
I swear by essie's good to go - their quick dry top coat. Seriosuly, if you don't have this, stop what you're doing now and go buy it! It is a necessity for polishing nails, esp if you do them in the fly like I do. I assure you, you will not be disappointed.  Now go get it! Hahaaa...
I'm really looking forward to my weekend!! I'm headed down to Palm Coast with my divas for a little slumber party fun! No, we are not too old for this. It's healthy for grown ups to have some fun. Since all my readers are girls, y'all understand. ;)  Bring on the tickle fights &&& pillow fights!  Jk. (Or am I?)
What are your plans for the weekend? Do tell!
xoxo

P.s. I've started to release my burdonsome thoughts of worry and self-inflicted punishment (based on my previous posts), bc in all fairness, life is a two way street.  Tit for tat.  Remember the golden rule? Maybe I need a daily refresher!  When I got to work this a.m. I was clearing some things off my desk &  I read a bible verse that ironically is posted to my cubey wall at work...
Eph 4:29. "Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building each other up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen."
...............................................yessir. God is good, isn't He? Who says you can't put these super old verses of scripture to practice in modern day? Haha


Thursday, July 5, 2012

Words of Wisdom - from a bumper sticker

At least I think it's Thursday...  A break in the middle of the week is kinda weird, but it'll do. Tomorrow is Friday, after all.
So since my post yesterday, my stomach has been in knots.  All day long I felt trapped in my thoughts, and it drove me insane! I think I learned one small lesson thus far:  "the more you know, the less you need."  I actually saw this on a bumper sticker today, and I thought it was interesting.  The way I applied it to my life right now, in regards to yesterday's post, is that I need to learn more about how to close my mouth and open my heart.  WWJD??  He certainly wouldn't get so bent out of shape over the things that I do.  How am I showing others Christ if I have such a quick and/or sharp tongue?  Granted, it's not that I go around and talk ugly to anyone and everyone, but it's the little slips that make a big impact.  So what that they're misunderstood?  I mean, I could be referring to something COMPLETELY OPPOSITE of how a comment is received. After it's passed my lips though, does that matter?  No.  You can't unhear something.  Although wouldn't it be nice sometimes?  I think what bothers me the most about myself is that people may misunderstand me - over and over... Why?  Is it because the damage is already done? The fire is getting  close to the bridge & I don't want it to burn...
So I need to learn how to be more Christ-like, so that  I won't need to feel compelled or free to say whatever I feel.  I hold my tongue sometimes, but not enough.  This little bumper sticker may mean something completely different, but I chose to put it towards something that is meaningful for me today.  This is not worth the knots in my stomach.  It's time to finally put into action what I know is to be done.  Funny when I mention that I want to change my life, that the devil sure has a way of getting me off track!  What better time than now, to renew myself - in Christ?  It's by my actions that people see Jesus, not what I say.  If they went on what I say, they may be turned off.  That's not good! My mother - bless her heart - offered up some wonderful advice.  She asked me to ask God what purpose He has for me in certain environments.  What is He trying to teach me?  It's a great question - and if I take the time to figure it out, it could really make a huge difference in my life, as well as others'.

I'm going to go eat before it gets too late  - hope everyone has a great Thursday nite!

xoxo

Wednesday, July 4, 2012

Lost in Translation

Have you seen that movie, "Lost in Translation" with Bill Murray & Scarlett Johansson? I love it.  It's such a good movie.  We were watching it just now (since the bbq is over and it's now raining! lol).  I'm not really going to reference the movie in this post, just the title.  Story of my life. I'm not sure what I'm missing, or what happens but I just can't say anything right sometimes.  Or I say too much, or the wrong thing.  (that's more like it, really.)  Or so it seems.  I realize that I'm ultra sensitive to things (and I hide it w/sarcasm), but I just think I stumbled upon something, that was indirectly directed towards me.  I give up. I am so tired of people being so defensive to just about anything I say.  I guess it means that I'm a legit b.... and don't know when to keep my trap shut. Please don't think that all I'm doing is writing a boo-hoo, whoa is me post, b/c I'm not.  I'm really hoping that someone who follows this will offer up some suggestions for me.  Maybe I should wire my jaw shut - I heard you can lose weight that way, too.  Lord knows I could stand to do that, too.  What do I do when I don't like what people are talking about or find it inappropriate for the particular setting we're in?  I'm speaking about who I'm with, not randoms.  You can't always walk away if you're say, at work, or maybe at a table next to someone in a restaurant.  At a party, it's easy to walk away.  But if something bums you out, or if you are kinda hurt by something, or annoyed b/c you're trying to do something & are distracted... what do you do?  Just grin and bear it? And why am I not picking up on things that may be sensitive to others?  I guess I should think more before I open my mouth.  I'm serious - someone please offer a suggestion, or 2 or 8 or 20.  I feel like crap, am not sure why I have to say anything and it kills me!  I guess I'm so intolerant but I don't want people to mistake that for judgmental.  Am I taking things too far, by saying that being appropriate, polite, semi-professional is wrong? I can think of one thing to start doing - perhaps try to be in an environment that is more professional.  But if I'm going to want to purchase a home (which we're trying to do), I will need to maintain the same salary.  I can't afford to lose that steady income.  So for now, what should I do?  Humble myself, that's one step. And it's not that I hate/dislike people, please don't misunderstand that.  Also my tone at this moment is not one of anger, it is one of sincere concern.  I've got to stop this now, maybe by seeing a therapist? I don't feel entitled to anything, or above anyone.  Nor do I want to control the situation.  Maybe I need to be more accepting to the fact that people are all so very different, and we - I cannot force them to be a certain way.  I may not be going through the same thing that they are, or understand what it's like on their level what they may be going through at that present time. So maybe in those situations, I'll just bite down and ignore.  That's what I plan on doing tomorrow. Move on, PRAYPRAYPRAY and the Lord will help.  I have to let Him, of course.  Lord, close my mouth and open my heart.  Please!    
In the meantime, SUGGESTIONS, PLEASE!!


It's not so bad....

As a follow up to my previous post, things are going well in the Hejtmanek home. They're not so bad-ah! As a matter of fact, my husband is fixing my car as we speak.  In [almost] 100 degree temps! On the 4th of July!  I have a screw in one of my tires, so I went to take it to the tire place, but they are closed.  I came home and he said, "I fix." (insert pseudo-Italian accent here.) And just like that, less than 10 min later, my tire is fixed.  He's also fixing the lawn mower - it's kinda bo-bo, but it works; just needs some repairs.  So he's doing that, sweating, patient.  I can't be outside in this heat for more than 5 min!  And to think, he works out there in it daily.  (He builds swimming pools - shoots the concrete part of it.  I've gone to the job sites before - in heels no less - and watched them.  Tough work, building dreams!  Rain or shine, too.)  I am SO thankful to have a handyman husband. I could also say I'm blessed.  I am.  I told him that I just didn't know what I was getting myself into when I married him.  Even though he got mad at me this past weekend, he's past that now. I know him too well, and knew why he had gotten upset.  And my lesson is learned, and I will not do that ever again.  My mother assured me that I will, b/c wives do from time to time, but maybe it won't be so extreme... ;) What did I do?  I signed myself up for laser hair removal, and ended up doing two areas, rather than one.  It cost more than I had set out to spend, but I will be one happy person later down the line.  We discussed only one area, not two, so that would be the reason that he got upset.  And rightly so.  There, the monkey's out of the bag... I can't put Pandora back in the box now!
Coco is inside right now, too, even though she would rather be outside... I have to let this little black doggie cool off, b/c I'm afraid she would heat up.  She's like a kid in that she'll go go go, and not realize she's overheating.  She loves it outside!
Oh, since I've mentioned spending too much money (previous post), on my way home from the attempted tire repair, there is a kmart, target and walmart.  They have lady clothes... like sundresses and red tops, or blue tops. And swimmies.  I went into Kmart to see if they had a top I could wear w/my white jeans, and was unsuccessful.  As I was nearing the Target, I realized I had the perfect thing at home.  Times two!  I have a cute blue light top (w/little white kitties on it) to wear w/the white jeans & a perfect red clutch!  Oh and I have a navy maxi dress!  No need to spend, surely I can make this outfit mine.  So I passed by with a smile on my face - "you won't get me today, Target!"  We're going to a bbq today & it's also a pool party.  I think I'll sit this one out, just b/c I didn't shave my legs!  Gotta go polish my nails real quick, going for essie jelly apple - the perfect red.
What are y'all doing this 4th? Have a safe & happy 4th of July!!
xoxo