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Jan 29, 2009 04:54AM
I could have used the brush before my hair became wavy. :(
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Esther-That seems against human rights to make amke-up mandatory!!!! Crazy.My hair is stick straight, so no tangles, but Darby, (my daughter) could definitely use it. I swear I feel like I pull a head of hair out of her brush a week!
BTW-I am ordering 2 kinds of "bar" shampoo and 2 kinds of body butters so I can get the free tins from Lush! Good thing you aren't a drug pusher Fiona! I would be a goner;)
Kandice wrote: "Esther-That seems against human rights to make amke-up mandatory!!!! Crazy..."Although I worked 'out back' cataloging all the goods into the computer and hauling round heavy, scratchy boxes. I would have to go onto the shop floor a couple of times a day and it was a well known department store.
We also had to wear tights (pantyhose) with skirts and dresses and only smart jeans were allowed. One boy came in dungarees(overalls) and they nearly sacked him.
Well, I have to wear hose, no jeans, nice shoes, etc. etc. etc., but makeup just seems so unfair! There are a few people in my building who tend to "push" the dress code and get sent home periodically to change, but not about makeup. It's true, though, it really only takes a few minutes if you aren't trying to be a disco queen! :)
We are allowed to wear "nice" jeans on Fridays, but never, ever fleece or tennis shoes. I always try to wear one of my goofy interest t-shirts. V for Vendetta, Twilight (yeah, yeah, I know) Star Trek, whatever. It may not be super slouchy, but it's kinda funky, and way more comfy than pumps!
I have seen that bag, but can't remember the website. I was thinking of getting it for my goddaughter. My Twilight shirt is Edward and Bella on the front with the "lamb" quote on the back. My kids gave it to me for my birthday. I love that they try to choose gifts I would never buy, but secretly want, so I can use them as an excuse. "Oh, my kids got this for me."
Israel is terribly casual. Even Motorola had give up on tie wearing as part of their dress code.Some people even wear jeans and a T-shirt to their own wedding. And clean jeans are practically considered formal wear.
My husband does have a uniform for work which includes both T-shirts and button down shirts but I would never dream of ironing anything.
To the library I just wear jeans and a T-shirt.
Do you live in Israel, Esther? I didn't realize. It's normal to you, but exciting to me;)
Yep. I started out in England but have lived most of my life here.The area where I live is very beautiful
To whom it may concern I did finally post a new thread "Outlander 2009" so we can decide when we wanna start reading.....>:)
Thank you Laura! It concerns me greatly. I am so excited! The book is really attractive (pebbled cover and all that!)but I really want to wait for Jeane. I know we wont all read at the same speed, but I would at least like to start together. Hooray!!!
I know you have a life too, but I missed my morning dose of Fiona!
Don't think I didn't notice your purchase! Bad girl (I don't care. Like I said, I could never give up buying books)
No, don't go in there! You aren't in trouble with ME, I'm just warning you about Becky and Jeane, among others who WILL tell you...
I'm reading Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator out loud to my children, and last night the vermicious knids showed up. I remembered it as ver-n-icious knids, not ver-m-icious knids. I love that word- vernicious. I am going to find a way to insert it in conversation!
I had a dreadful day at work today and had a hard time trying to get my daily dose of GR today. I'm catching up now that I'm at home cuz' I missed so much. Each thread had like 50 new posts!! I think I'm gonna order from Lush too...I love the idea of the shampoo bars for traveling. Especially now that you have to monitor the liquids on your carrying bag, a shampoo bar is a God send. Thanks for the link! I also like the brush, but my hair doesn't get all tangly like that.
Vermicious Knids were these brownish, purplish, upside down egg shaped things that could change shape at will, were very strong and...MEAN!As far as what they like... anything. They just like me to read to them. They are all way past Dahl books, but it's so fun to read them out loud. I like making all the different voices.
I'll look for the books you mention. We're up for anything not kissy. Princess Bride is as kissy as the boys have ever allowed.
Oooh Ooooh, how about A Little Princess? I just finished that and I LOVED it. It was wonderful.How old are your kids Kandice?
Fiona-I will really look. Maybe I'll make them a list to take to the library. (I never get to go)Laura-16, 12, 10. Boy, Boy, Girl! Shaun Patrick, Brady Ryan, Darby Shea. (guess my husband's nationality;)
Oh yeah, those are way Irish. nice names, tho I like them all!
Are brady and darby supposed to be (what's that word) acronyms?? of each other? Cause that's kinda cool too.
Actually, Shaun named Darby after a character in a book, and we didn't notice until I was in the hospital that they were, but it's kinda cool anyway.
Yes, but you see, these are books I will have to re aloud! I am making a list, so you can make as many recs as you want:) :) (1 for each of you)
I will refer you to message 4158.Seriously. If my dau. was young - well really even now - she's 17 - I would really really want her to read this book. It teaches great values, values that they'll be able to store in their great memory banks and pull out when the need arises.
You will not be sorry. AND mom will enjoy it just as much as the kids.
The other one I really recommend because my dau. and I read it together before she got moody and we started hating each other is A Tree Grows in Brooklyn.
We've read A Tree Grows in Brooklyn before. I like to read books to them that I loved as a girl. The Great Brain books. Anything Roald Dahl. Daddy Long Legs (the boys didn't finish with us) But, I WILL read anything they will listen to. I have mentioned before, my absolute happiest time is when we are all piled on my bed, dogs too, and I am reading to them, or they are reading themselves. I know it wont last forever and that breaks my heart.
To be honest, I can't believe the 16 y.o. guy is joining in as it is! I think that's great in itself.
Well, he's almost 16 and he only joins when his dad isn't home. My husband is awesome, but he seems to think "mom" time is something he should have grown out of. I am super close to all my children and I am afraid my husband will make the boys embarassed to spend time with me,and my daughter is bound to end up hating me because... well... because she's a girl!WAAAAA....
Yeah, good luck to you if you can avoid that. The girl hating thing. I wish I could have. Sometimes it's great between she and I. Prob. 75% of the time tho we're at odds. And it's not just me. My husband (who is the last person anyone is mad at and the last person to BE mad at anyone) has trouble there too. Although when they are alone, they get along better. They like to shop. I hate it. So sometimes they can bond that way.
Do you have other children? I have 4 brothers, was TERRIFIED to have a girl for that exact reason.
Howls sounds good. I am going to look it up on here. Thanks Fiona Sassy Pants. (I just like typing that;)
No just the one. I ran out of patience. Plus I got married young, so I was going to college when she turned 3. I did everything backwards.I'm the youngest of 9, and so I didn't want a big family. I needed way more attn. growing up then I got.
Probably why I act so silly on this place.
"All the pieces fall magically into place." Is a nice way to say happily ever after.Whenever we begin a book, we always say, all together...
In a galaxy far, far away....
Fiona-You have never had RootBeer? That is my all time favorite drink! Well, diet RootBeer. I even like it mixed with any kind of alcohol. You should try RootBeer. Everyone should try RootBeer!!!!!!
RootBeer is not alcoholic. I don't know whats in it.here you go...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Root_beer
Delicious!
Do NOT touch your face. Do you have hand sanitizer? I would hate for you to really get a rash. It's such a pity about you and dogs. A good dog kiss can cure all my ills! :)
Go to bed dear! I was cooking dinner. We had fried chicken, mashed potatoes, corn and gravy. Yum! I'll be here when you get up:)
Fiona wrote: "Dress code is one thing, but I'm not wearing make up for anyone. I'm not against wearing it, I just don't see why every female should wear make up...."The place I worked was a well-known, up-market department store selling designer clothes and with a large cosmetics and perfumery section.
The boys also had to follow a dress code - back of shop it had to be smart with no slogans or weird hair dye jobs. On the shop floor it had to be suit and tie, or what ever the designer concession mandated, with hair shorter than collar length and no earrings.
The plus side was after 6 months you received 10% discount on everything and 50% on anything in uniform colours. I also I got first pick of sales merchandise and because I worked with cosmetics the girls gave me perfume samples and the free make-up kits.
I've never been so 'well presented' in my life :0)
Kandice wrote: "I'm reading Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator out loud to my children, and last night the vermicious knids showed up. I remembered it as ver-n-icious knids, not ver-m-icious knids. I love that w..."Aren't they the ones that spell out 'SCRAM'?
When I was a child I read a lot of Penelope Lively - She wrote 'The House in Norham Gardens' and I had a friend who lived there.I also loved Nicholas Fisk who seems to be out of print now. I once read 'Trillions' 7 times in 18 hours.
I used to read 'Fantastic Mr Fox' under the covers at night.
Yes! They spell out Scram, and we all howled saying it over and over! That's another word we don't use often. Don't you love to stumble over fun words in books?When I was a teenager, I modeled quite a bit and got lots of free clothes and shoes. I loved wearing them, and liked the way I looked (sometimes) when I was working, but could not wait to wash my face!!!! My manager knew she had to schedule "maintenance" for me, or I would have hangnails, split ends, etc., but like you, I don't think I've ever looked nicer than that few years! Not something I can manage to keep up on my own. I CAN proudly say, I am always clean;) Ha Ha!!!
It's someone's birthday today, so we have cake in the office. My piece is sitting here tempting me. It's beautiful. White cake, pink frosting and chocolate curls. I am making myself wait until lunch!!!
I am listening to the 13Th Tale on CD. It's set in England, and 3 times now, they have mentioned the word broom, in a way that makes me think it's a vehicle. I'm not sure I am spelling it right, but IS that a vehicle of some sort?
Yes, I do unfortunately have broom. I DO NOT, however, use it as a vehicle! Ha Ha!!!Thanks anyway.
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I thought hobnobs were oatmeal. Do they have choco chips? I would like a hobnob! I have these lovely buttery crackers shaped like snowflakes, and sliced goat cheese for lunch. And, of course, my CAKE! 37 minutes to go.
Yum! I have a jar of dark chocolate coated espresso beans on my desk. I think I'll eat a few just to get me through...32 minutes!
There's that word again! Ibuprofin, heat pack, cold pack, neck rub, what do you need?
Can't help you there. Maybe it would feel better if someone commiserated? I'm sitting here feeling bad for you.
So glad to hear it! I ate my cake-delicious. I also ate my cheese, so now I have bad breath! Hope no one wants to tell secrets here at work. If so, I'll need to write them down so as not to breathe in their faces!
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