Sweeping Through Life

Remember, if you’re headed in the wrong direction, God allows U-turns!   ~Allison Gappa Bottke (quote)

Do you think that celebrities marriages have more pressure than everyday marriages? I only ask this question, due the recent breakup of (JLo) of JLo and Marc Anthony and (J and K) the ended engagement of Kat Von D and Jessie James.  These couples both seemed to be happy together, but something went wrong to where they have ended their relationship.  Maybe it is because they are in the public eye and every aspect of their relationship is scrutinize, unlike in everyday marriages the only scrutiny you may have is from family and friends, if that. Are expectations higher for celebrity relationships? Are the stakes higher for celebrity marriages? I think that the only difference in celebrity relationships is that there  is more at stake, such as more money and public image. I do not think that their relationships are any different from everyday marriages. They love like we do. They hurt like we do. They just have to do all of it in front of a camera. I am not a celebrity, but

1. Did you Project Runway last night? I did. 2 . Have you finished any of your summer reads? I have one down, review to come,  and three more to go. I have noticed that I have been reading more magazines while sitting on the deck this summer. 3.I like the warmth of summer, but the heat advisories are a little ridiculous. I guess I should be be quiet because I will want the warmth in about 6 months. 4. I can not believe the month will be over in three days. 5. The Smurfs were cute as a cartoon when I was little, but they seem a little creepy now.  cute Smurfs     kinda creepy Smurfs                                                                                                                                                                                                          

I love going to other blogs, especially Chic and Pink and Handbag Obsessed , when they show their new nail polish color. I love to see what other nail colors that people are wearing this summer. I have also obtained some new polish products  to try like Essie, from these sites. I have posted before that I like to pamper myself and get my nails done bi-weekly. I just wanted to share this salon visit polish color choice.  This color is Sally Henson's Crushed. I think that it is a color that can be worn either in the summer or fall. I really like how it looks against my skin. Are there any polish colors or products that you suggest?

This weekend was very uneventful. I had posted a few weeks ago about how I went to the doctor with my hubby, well he had his minor surgery on Thursday and I have been taken care of him. I did take a little time on Saturday to help with a baby shower for my friend Lynnette. It was fun and she was very pleased. As soon as I get some pictures I will post them. After the shower I went back to nurse duty. The rest of the weekend was the same, taking care of hubby, cleaning the house, taking a nap, taking care of hubby and watching TV. This seems like it will be my process of the next few days as well. It was nice to have a little blogging break. Hope that you had a good weekend as well.

The song is called "Motivation". Hope it gives you some motivation on this Monday. Have a great day.

As each day comes to us refreshed and anew, so does my gratitude renew itself daily.  The breaking of the sun over the horizon is my grateful heart dawning upon a blessed world.  ~Terri Guillemets (quotes)

Friday Went to line dancing class. Came home and had a brief dinner and rested. I attended a wine sip with some of my friends and sorors. It was a relaxing environment and the conversation was great. After my little evening out, I came home and passed out to the Golden Girls (seems to be becoming a Friday night routine). Saturday Went to the early show of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2. It was wonderful and just like the book. I wish she would write another book so that we can continue the story, but we'll see if J.K Rowling does. She just might surprise us. HP2 Went to the grocery store and did a little house work. Hubby and I ended up going to Chili's for dinner and had Graeter's Ice Cream for a little dessert. Love Chili's chicken poppers. The mint chocolate chip and chocolate chip cookie dough was so good. Sunday Went to church. My church celebrated our 89th church anniversary. It was a good service. My mom came over for dinner and the h

I really like this song. It is an older song from this group, but it is still good all the same. I am looking forward to their new  music. I hope you are having a good Monday.

Chains do not hold a marriage together.  It is threads, hundreds of tiny threads which sew people together through the years.   ~Simone Signoret (quote)

T hank G od I t is F riday. As I began to write this post, I thought what are the best things about Friday. Here is what I came up with. Jeans day at work. Pizza night. Can stay up as late as I want and sleep in on the next day. Watching whatever weird movie is on cable. Line dancing class.  What do you think is best about Fridays? Have a great Friday and weekend.

Do you think that it is wrong to have "me time"? When speaking to my friend Dani this past weekend, we both talked about the activities that we enjoy with and without our spouses. I have several friends who feel the same as we do, which is that  "me time" is good so that you can have better "we time."  I also have friends who seem to want to do everything with their spouse. I think that if I did everything with the hubby, don't get me wrong I love the hubby, but  I  think I would be crazy or just bored. I do not know if it is the only child in me or not , but I enjoying being with just me at times. On another point of clarity, I do not want to hang with my hubby's friends all the time and I am sure that he does not always want to be around my girlfriends. I truly feel that having your own space and interest bring freshness and variety to your relationship. Becoming better individuals make you better as a couple. What do you think?

Friday After a busy day working in my cube, I went to my line dancing class. It was a good workout. Came home and relaxed. Saturday Did some housework. Took a long nap. Attend a picnic with my hubby and my good friend Danielle. I really did not eat anything at picnic, but a ear of corn. Once leaving the picnic, Danielle and I had some good conversation over the some good food at Applebee's. Came home from the picnic and of course the hubby ate the rest of my leftovers from Applebee's  as I fell asleep to the Golden Girls. Sunday Attend church. It was youth day, but it was still a good message given. Came home and made some dinner and did  a little straightening up of the home. I tried to relax a little before I needed to get ready for the evenings events. Me......on the way to the concert. In the evening, the hubby and I went to the Sade concert. We had paid for the cheaper seats since the tickets were a little on the high side, but what a surprise  when got when

A sunbeam to warm you, A moonbeam to charm you, A sheltering angel, so nothing can harm you. ~Irish Blessing blessing

Friday I started my extended holiday weekend. I went and saw Transformers 3. I went to an 11:00am show so that it was not so crowded. I did not see it in 3-D and I am glad since there was so much action going on I am sure my eyes would be crossing if I saw it in 3-D. I really enjoyed the movie and it was everything that I expected it to be and more. transformers Since I went to the early show, I was able to come home and just veg out the rest of the day.  I must say there are some interesting shows on TV in the early to late afternoon. I did end up going to the grocery store later on that evening so that I would beat the crowds for the weekend shopping. Saturday Spent most of the day cleaning and preparing for our annual 4th of July party which was taking place on Sunday. Hubby and I just hung out and got alot done so that we could really enjoy the party. I made tacos for dinner, my favorite. They were yummy. Sunday Spent the day with family and friends at our annual 4t

Happy 4th of July!!!! Hope you have a great Monday and holiday!! I thought this song was fitting for the holiday. Go girls!!

I like to see a man proud of the place in which he lives.  I like to see a man live so that his place will be proud of him.   ~Abraham Lincoln

I got my nails done for yesterday, like I do every two weeks. I initially went in with an idea of what  I wanted do this time. I saw this polish  by ICE at Walgreens that did crackle on top of whatever color that you wanted to show threw and through that it would look good for the upcoming holiday. I want the look in the picture below.     crackle I used a red polish  as the base coat called Good Girl by Sinful Colors, another Walgreens purchase. Once it started to crackle, I decided that I did not like it. I do not know if I used another color it would look better or if I just did not like the look all together.  Have any of you used crackle nail polish? What were your results? Since I did decided that I did not want to live with that look for two weeks until my next nail appointment, so I allowed my manicurist, that I have gone to for over 10 years, to do what she wanted. Here is what I ended up with..... She used the polish red polish on the tips and then took red, white and