Did someone say Karaoke?

Wow, I could seriously get used to having a 3day weekend every weekend! Snow Gods--Thank you for all of the snow days you have given us this year especially the ones that have fallen on Fridays. Friday snow days truly make the weekend that much better!!

This weekend was filled with lots of fun-ness! Friday, I went bowling with a lovely fellow & some other friends and surprised myself with bowling two games with scores over 100. Considering I carry a bowling average of 66... I was on cloud nine. Saturday, I went to Stone Canyon Pizza and enjoyed some pizza with my family for my cousin's birthday. They are all MIZZOU fans so it was definitely nice to watch the KU win with them and remind them of their MU loss from earlier in the day. (I am counting down the days until we play each other on Saturday.) Sunday, I filled my belly with some deliciousness from Corner Cafe and caught the flick, HallPass. Sounds like a good weekend, huh? Well. . . .

The best part of this unexpected long weekend was  karaoking with two of my dear friends. On the wim we made plans to meet up and sing karaoke and it ended up being a really fun night! I love singing. I sing in the shower, in the car, and in front of first graders but NOT in front of random people. I would love to say that I wasn't nervous and got up there in front of everyone and belted out a song American Idol style but I wasn't brave enough for all that yet, next Karaoke session be ready.  Anywho, thanks to my friend I found some courage. Check us out....

My friend DeeDee & I singing 'Tiny Dancers' by Elton John.

Reasons, Seasons, & Lifetimes.

Lately, I've been doing a lot of soul searching. Thinking about my life thus far and the start of changes. Change is ineveitable. It's part of growth. It's part of life.

But a hard change that undoubtedly must be made for my own happiness involves some of the "friendships" that I have in my life. Friendships that were never really frienships. Friendships that have expired. Friendships that don't hold true to the defintion anymore. I'm to the point in my life that I'm done with a few of them. I'm washing my hands. Our reasons and seasons have come to an end...

I got an an email recenty that I keep thinking about and it couldn't have came at a better time. (Thanks Erica!)

People come into your life for a reason, a season, or a lifetime. When you know which one it is, you will know what to do for that person.

When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually. They may seem like a godsend and they are. They are there for the reason you need them to be. Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. Sometimes they die. Sometimes they walk away. Sometimes they act up and force you to take a stand. What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled, their work is done. The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on.

Some people come into your life for a SEASON, because your turn has come to share, grow or learn. They bring you an experience of peace or make you laugh. They may teach you something you have never done. They usually give you an unbelievable amount of joy. Believe it, it is real. But only for a season!

LIFETIME relationships teach you lifetime lessons, things you must build upon in order to have a solid emotional foundation. Your job is to accept the lesson, love the person and put what you have learned to use in all other relationships and areas of your life. It is said that love is blind but friendship is clairvoyant.]

I'm thankful for this email. And for the ability to stop and reflect. And for the reason and season friendships for they have shaped me into who I am... and with that being said, I'm on to the next chapters of my HAPPY life.

Angel Faces

My best friend, Angel, is a MAC makeup artist in New York City. He is unbelievably talented. He is amazing! I love when he comes back home to visit... for the short time he is in Kansas City, I have my own personal makeup artist.

It never fails, every time he does my makeup, I feel brand new. I feel womanly. I feel muy sexy. I can be anyone. I can do anything. I become bold. I become confidant. Who is this woman???


Angel finished my makeup and Eve started with my hair.


Ready for a night out with my friends.


No matter the look he gives me-- the smokey eyes, the golden bronze, the creative look, the deep creases-- he always manages to transform me into some kind of goddess.

The out & about pic: Eve, Angel, & Me.

Check out Angel's Profile http://www.angelfacesmakeup.com/

The Resolution: Eve

Day???: This is why I love my best friend. She knows me so well and am thankful she puts up with me!!





Me: Yeah, I'm about to get ready. We're gonna kick it tonight girl!
Eve: Ok, what you wearing?
Me: I think skinny jeans, black top, and those bebe heels.
Eve: Ok, start getting ready now.
Me: I'll call you when I'm ready.. give me an hour.
Eve: Cool.

***Hour goes by***

Me. Hey.
Eve: You're not going are you?
Me: No.
Eve: I knew it that's why I didn't even start getting ready.