(I wanted to lighten the atmosphere of my recent posts with some happy items :-)
I'm so tickled by a designer purse that my friend gave me from her thrift shop. It's spacious, yet compact, shiny and a deep shade of rose. It's my back-to-school purse.
I read A Doll's House by Henrik Ibsen and was slightly blown away. I would love to play Nora. The dialogue clearly portrays her transformation from trusting, naive girl to confused, determined woman in the final scene, and bringing that to life would be awesome.
My new favourite way to relax is to open iTunes and play my favourite songs while surfing weheartit.com. I have a feeling the "random" folder in my picture collection is about to grow immensely.
August 31, 2010
Day 2, Fall 2010
Tuesday is drawing to a close, which means I have attended each of my classes (except for the Saturday one) once. I also worked today. I was supposed to work 6 hours in the afternoon, and only made it to 5 hours, thanks to stupid swelling and painful ankles.
My new math teacher is a sweet little old lady who explains everything thoroughly with a charming Asian (I think Chinese) accent. Next week I have to report to the tutoring center to schedule weekly appointments. In this class, we're quizzed and given homework at every class. This sucks, but it also means the accountability I need to get through this course is being provided.
Attending Community Chorus class was a joy. Under the direction of my voice teacher of previous semesters, myself and 20 other people will take part in an acapella choir. I've never been properly taught to sing parts with a group, let alone acapella, so I'm super jazzed. When everyone's voices fill the room at once on their respective notes, it "fills me with warm fuzzies", as I told Shannon last night.
Intro to Sociology is going to be, I believe, a great class. I've already taken a liking to my teacher, a sweet and dry-witted old man who speaks emphatically about everything including his course outline, his no-texting policy, and his office hours. The way he talks makes everything sound as if it is of monumental importance, and he drawls his As in the way a New-Englander would. I'll have to ask him where he's from. He handed out a very intriguing personal survey that we're to hand back in next class. The questions on it ranged from the mundane ("What is your emergency contact number?") to the profound ("Who are you?")
Due to the upcoming holiday weekend, Voice and Diction won't be starting for another week and a half.
Only two days in, and it really is as hard to sleep (or not sleep, as the case sometimes is), get up, get ready, smile, be active, and stay on my feet all day as I thought it would be. But I refuse to put my life and education on hold if at all possible. Only in the bad times do we discover what we're truly made of, and for the strength I've found, I can be grateful.
My new math teacher is a sweet little old lady who explains everything thoroughly with a charming Asian (I think Chinese) accent. Next week I have to report to the tutoring center to schedule weekly appointments. In this class, we're quizzed and given homework at every class. This sucks, but it also means the accountability I need to get through this course is being provided.
Attending Community Chorus class was a joy. Under the direction of my voice teacher of previous semesters, myself and 20 other people will take part in an acapella choir. I've never been properly taught to sing parts with a group, let alone acapella, so I'm super jazzed. When everyone's voices fill the room at once on their respective notes, it "fills me with warm fuzzies", as I told Shannon last night.
Intro to Sociology is going to be, I believe, a great class. I've already taken a liking to my teacher, a sweet and dry-witted old man who speaks emphatically about everything including his course outline, his no-texting policy, and his office hours. The way he talks makes everything sound as if it is of monumental importance, and he drawls his As in the way a New-Englander would. I'll have to ask him where he's from. He handed out a very intriguing personal survey that we're to hand back in next class. The questions on it ranged from the mundane ("What is your emergency contact number?") to the profound ("Who are you?")
Due to the upcoming holiday weekend, Voice and Diction won't be starting for another week and a half.
Only two days in, and it really is as hard to sleep (or not sleep, as the case sometimes is), get up, get ready, smile, be active, and stay on my feet all day as I thought it would be. But I refuse to put my life and education on hold if at all possible. Only in the bad times do we discover what we're truly made of, and for the strength I've found, I can be grateful.
August 30, 2010
Planning To Overcome
When you read this, it will be for me the last Monday morning in August and the start of a new school year! I'm entering my third year of college (and joining the ranks of those for whom a "two-year" degree is in name only :-p)
First up will be math class and then community chorus. Then I will eat a lunch I've packed for myself (to save money and to avoid abundant allergens in the cafeteria), read over my brand-new assignments and class syllabi, meet up with Boyfriend, and head to the theatre club meeting. Along the way I'm sure I will see many familiar faces in the crowded halls and lots of opportunities for new activities and interests. That evening I will stage manage at rehearsal, and then I will go home.
As I'm writing this, it is the last Saturday morning of August and I'm both excited for and in dread of Monday morning. I have a new purse, and new school supplies, and I already know what I want to wear. :-p I'm determined to make new friends and enjoy things at a bit of a slower pace than last semester. But I am dreading facing the early mornings and long days because eczema still has a heavy presence in my life. I had to miss some work this past week because the pain and flare-ups were so bad. Every time I prepare to leave my house, I have to give about an extra half-hour to clean, treat, and bandage my legs from knee to toe. It's depressing and frustrating, especially when I'm doing it at an early morning hour after a night of lost sleep due to itching, cat-napping, and crying. I'm also dreading the thought of those hallways filled with people who I imagine staring at my bandages and my scars. Even worse is the thought of sitting next to potential new friends at a crowded table and having them scruntinize me too closely. Nowadays I only ever wear long pants or skirts, just hoping no one will notice my screaming secret.
I look back on last semester and marvel at how far I've come. At that time the flare-ups were significantly worse and covered a majority of my body. I went to school countless mornings crying and in pain. Yet I maintained a 3.7 GPA, led a club, put on a play, held down a job, and cultivated a reasonably active social and dating life. I truly attribute that strength as coming from God and my loved ones, and I know that I can get through this semester because I got through that one. My life may be accompanied by eczema, but for as much as I can help it, it will not be defined by eczema.
It makes me uncomfortable when people blog constantly about their physical ailments, and I personally associate so much unreasonable shame with my specific situation. But for this post, I wanted to be completely open. I don't need people to feel sorry for me or to know all my business. I simply want to tear down the walls I've put up around myself. I don't want to be alone and I don't want to alienate people, and that is exactly what I do more often than not. I want to remind myself and others that sometimes we are so much stronger than we think we are. I was hoping and praying so hard that I would start this school year eczema-free, and I've been disappointed. However, my life goes on. A bad situation will almost always get better, and even if it doesn't you will find your life can go on anyway, just in a new and braver way.
So with that, I wish myself and you a happy school/work/play day, and you can look for lots of posts about all the new things I learn and do this semester. :-)
First up will be math class and then community chorus. Then I will eat a lunch I've packed for myself (to save money and to avoid abundant allergens in the cafeteria), read over my brand-new assignments and class syllabi, meet up with Boyfriend, and head to the theatre club meeting. Along the way I'm sure I will see many familiar faces in the crowded halls and lots of opportunities for new activities and interests. That evening I will stage manage at rehearsal, and then I will go home.
As I'm writing this, it is the last Saturday morning of August and I'm both excited for and in dread of Monday morning. I have a new purse, and new school supplies, and I already know what I want to wear. :-p I'm determined to make new friends and enjoy things at a bit of a slower pace than last semester. But I am dreading facing the early mornings and long days because eczema still has a heavy presence in my life. I had to miss some work this past week because the pain and flare-ups were so bad. Every time I prepare to leave my house, I have to give about an extra half-hour to clean, treat, and bandage my legs from knee to toe. It's depressing and frustrating, especially when I'm doing it at an early morning hour after a night of lost sleep due to itching, cat-napping, and crying. I'm also dreading the thought of those hallways filled with people who I imagine staring at my bandages and my scars. Even worse is the thought of sitting next to potential new friends at a crowded table and having them scruntinize me too closely. Nowadays I only ever wear long pants or skirts, just hoping no one will notice my screaming secret.
I look back on last semester and marvel at how far I've come. At that time the flare-ups were significantly worse and covered a majority of my body. I went to school countless mornings crying and in pain. Yet I maintained a 3.7 GPA, led a club, put on a play, held down a job, and cultivated a reasonably active social and dating life. I truly attribute that strength as coming from God and my loved ones, and I know that I can get through this semester because I got through that one. My life may be accompanied by eczema, but for as much as I can help it, it will not be defined by eczema.
It makes me uncomfortable when people blog constantly about their physical ailments, and I personally associate so much unreasonable shame with my specific situation. But for this post, I wanted to be completely open. I don't need people to feel sorry for me or to know all my business. I simply want to tear down the walls I've put up around myself. I don't want to be alone and I don't want to alienate people, and that is exactly what I do more often than not. I want to remind myself and others that sometimes we are so much stronger than we think we are. I was hoping and praying so hard that I would start this school year eczema-free, and I've been disappointed. However, my life goes on. A bad situation will almost always get better, and even if it doesn't you will find your life can go on anyway, just in a new and braver way.
So with that, I wish myself and you a happy school/work/play day, and you can look for lots of posts about all the new things I learn and do this semester. :-)
August 28, 2010
Hitting The mark.: Cosmetic Bags
Okay, so over the past few weeks I've shared the 411 on several great make-up items by mark. After a girl acquires a sizable amount of products she's left with the question, where to put it all?! Well, I have your answer! :-)
When I signed up as a rep I received as a free gift this durable and super-cute cosmetic bag. It's very large (11" L (at top) x 2" W x 8" H) and fully-lined with PVC inside and out. I think the brown/white/pink striped design is so fun while still being mature (there's even a little mark. charm on the zipper!). I used this on an over-night trip to hold toothbrush, face wash, lotion, and several make-up items and still had room for more!
I really like the mark. cosmetic bags and use them every day. I have a small see-through one that I keep in my work bag to carry my essential make-up items and also to strike up conversations about being a mark. representative. That particular bag no longer offered, but you can buy a similar small bag to fit in your purse here. A midi-size bag is also available, so mark. has got you covered for a variety of storage needs! If you don't wear make-up these bags could still be handy for all sorts of personal care items. All three bags can be purchased for under $30, or separately at varying costs depending on their size.
August 27, 2010
Homesick
Contrary to the blog title, I'm not really away from home; rather, I'm missing my home away from home. Every summer for three years my family has vacationed for a week in New Hampshire. It only took one summer for me to fall in love with New England. On our first trip in 2007 I saw Freeport, Maine, several places in Massachusetts (mainly on Cape Cod), and lots of New Hampshire. The next two years we returned to the same lakeside cottage in Northwood, New Hampshire, and took day trips to various nearby destinations.
The cottage is a cozy, light-filled, simple place with no cell service or wifi. The night skies are clear and full of stars, and our front yard leads right to the water. The beaches are cold, rocky, clean, and wild, and the towns are old and friendly. Something about being on vacation makes my showers feel extra clean, my bed extra soft, my food extra delicious, and my body extra brave. This part of the country touches the simple side of my heart, and refreshes my spirit.
This year finances and my health didn't allow us to make the trip. Now that summer is at a close, I'm wisfully looking at pictures of summers past and hoping that summer 2011 will see me in the cool woods of New Hampshire, on the beautiful beaches of Maine, and walking the rich towns of Massachusetts.
August 24, 2010
Heartbreak Burrito
Last night I ventured with Boyfriend to Chipotle for before-rehearsal sustenance. We recently stopped going to Qdoba due to their lack of wheat-free options.
When I stood in line at Chipotle, I questioned the Assembler of Tex-Mex Deliciousness in varied ways about which shells contained wheat and which contained corn. She seemed to not be a native-English speaker, and was confused by my inquiries. But I settled on what I thought was a safe option and asked for a burrito. As it was assembled down the line and I took it to our table, I was so excited to sink my teeth into it! It was HUGE, and had chicken, tomatoes, lettuce, and black beans. I took my first bite and Nathan asked, "How is it?" I set the burrito down, pondered, and said, "It's so good I'm pretty sure I'm not supposed to have it." What I meant was, the tortilla was wayyyy too gooey to not contain gluten. He jokingly make a move to go harass the manager, and I requested in earnest that he go ask someone if the burrito shells contain wheat flour (I'm still really shy about that :-\). A few minutes later, he came back a grim look on his face, saying that the burrito wrapping is made out of white flour.
I sighed, pushed it aside, and got in line again. I questioned the same employee I had gotten before, explaining that I have a wheat allergy and finally obtained (for free) some chicken tacos prepared on corn shells. They were so good! (Though not as good as the awesome and untouchable burrito). I was still hungry after two tacos, but felt silly getting in line for a third time..so giving Nathan my money, I made him stand in line and get me more tacos! :-x He's beyond sweet and patient for me, at all times. :-)
Upon arriving back at campus before rehearsal I opened the take-out bag from Chipotle, intent on chowing down on one more taco before rehearsal...
They had been prepared with the same wheat tortillas as the burrito had been. *sigh*
When I stood in line at Chipotle, I questioned the Assembler of Tex-Mex Deliciousness in varied ways about which shells contained wheat and which contained corn. She seemed to not be a native-English speaker, and was confused by my inquiries. But I settled on what I thought was a safe option and asked for a burrito. As it was assembled down the line and I took it to our table, I was so excited to sink my teeth into it! It was HUGE, and had chicken, tomatoes, lettuce, and black beans. I took my first bite and Nathan asked, "How is it?" I set the burrito down, pondered, and said, "It's so good I'm pretty sure I'm not supposed to have it." What I meant was, the tortilla was wayyyy too gooey to not contain gluten. He jokingly make a move to go harass the manager, and I requested in earnest that he go ask someone if the burrito shells contain wheat flour (I'm still really shy about that :-\). A few minutes later, he came back a grim look on his face, saying that the burrito wrapping is made out of white flour.
I sighed, pushed it aside, and got in line again. I questioned the same employee I had gotten before, explaining that I have a wheat allergy and finally obtained (for free) some chicken tacos prepared on corn shells. They were so good! (Though not as good as the awesome and untouchable burrito). I was still hungry after two tacos, but felt silly getting in line for a third time..so giving Nathan my money, I made him stand in line and get me more tacos! :-x He's beyond sweet and patient for me, at all times. :-)
Upon arriving back at campus before rehearsal I opened the take-out bag from Chipotle, intent on chowing down on one more taco before rehearsal...
They had been prepared with the same wheat tortillas as the burrito had been. *sigh*
Outside Rehearsal
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| Weather vane on roof of the Barn Theatre |
In a break from filling out the rehearsal report, taking down blocking, and nagging the actors, I took this picture.
The magic this building has for me will probably persist for the run of my CCBC career and beyond. <3
Monday Confessions
I just ate an entire chocolate bar. (I hadn't had chocolate in weeks, due to lack of dairy-free chocolate in the house, and it was a smallish bar..but still.)
I don't want to start fall classes.
I'm more than reasonably excited about Anberlin's new album that comes out in TWO WEEKS. I do a happy dance everytime I talk about it.
I love my new [free] eyeshadow from Shiseido, and only feel slightly guilty about being as excited as I am about a non-mark. product.
I made my boyfriend stand in line at Chipotle to buy me tacos. 'Cause tacos are awesome and I'd already been in that line twice. (This confession won't make sense until I blog about it. Later.)
I discovered "The Queen and The Soldier" by Suzanne Vega last weekend, and it makes me wonderfully sad. (I enjoy sad songs).
If you leave me a comment, leave me a confession. ;-)
August 21, 2010
Coffee and Blogs
Two quick things!
This amused me so much this afternoon:
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(That's my dad commenting on my status.)
I have been featured by the lovely Lisa of The Style Mansion!! She shared a list of her favourite products from my mark. eBoutique here. Thanks so much!!
Hitting The mark.: "Lip Lacquer"
This is my first review from a customer!
Some of mark.'s earliest products were eye liners, lip glosses, and other make-up in a package known as "Hook Ups". You could purchase two tubes of make-up that would be hooked together with a free connector (see image). Now almost everything imaginable make-up-wise, including brushes and face treatments are offered by mark. in the Hook Up format.
My boss bought the Lots of Lacquer lip gloss from the Hook Up line in the color "Fever". She said that the gloss went on with a nice consistency, moisturized her lips, and the color was very pretty. What more could you want in a lip gloss?
Lip glosses are one of my favourite beauty products, because they are easily portable, instantly glamorous, and come in so many fun colors and hues. Plus, for some reason I really enjoy having super-shiny lips (it's not for everyone, I know. :-p) I'm proud to know that mark. offers a lip gloss that made my first customer so happy!
Get your lip gloss (or beauty fave of choice) in my eBoutique today! Also don't forget to Like my mark. Facebook page. :-)
Some of mark.'s earliest products were eye liners, lip glosses, and other make-up in a package known as "Hook Ups". You could purchase two tubes of make-up that would be hooked together with a free connector (see image). Now almost everything imaginable make-up-wise, including brushes and face treatments are offered by mark. in the Hook Up format.
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| image from meetmark.com |
Lip glosses are one of my favourite beauty products, because they are easily portable, instantly glamorous, and come in so many fun colors and hues. Plus, for some reason I really enjoy having super-shiny lips (it's not for everyone, I know. :-p) I'm proud to know that mark. offers a lip gloss that made my first customer so happy!
Get your lip gloss (or beauty fave of choice) in my eBoutique today! Also don't forget to Like my mark. Facebook page. :-)
August 20, 2010
What I Do While Staying Happy
Last Monday morning I set my Facebook status to "Debbie plans to think lots of happy thoughts this week!" I'm pleased to say, I followed through on that plan. It's so much easier to whine, wallow, or otherwise despair about the bad things that happen to us, but I don't want to be any unhealthier than I am already am, physically or mentally. While I was busy trying to think those happy thoughts, I had lots of things to do.
Preparing for and working at rehearsals has kept me busy. I'm stage managing "The Perfume Counter", a one-act play written by a CCBC student. I am very anxious about being a good stage manager, so I've probably been slightly overly-prepared. However, I take pride in pleasing cast and director, filling out my rehearsal reports in a timely manner, learning to mark a stage with spike tape according to a ground plan, and being a help to the first-time director (who is also the playwright). It's really been fun so far! Rehearsals and classes dictate that I'll be spending seven days a week on-campus during the month of September, and I'm not really looking forward to that. The show runs the last weekend of September, and then I'll be free! (and hopefully not sick of school already. :-p)
Nathan and I chilled at his house yesterday (we normally go to mine) and decided to watch some movies. We cracked open the BBC version of "The Chronicles of Narnia". I remember fondly taking those movies out of my church's library over and over when I was young. Watching them yesterday however, didn't invoke only warm and fuzzy memories. These were made in the late 1980's, and I've definitely become one of those in my generation ruined by CGI animation that adorns today's movies with a paintball-like bombardment. My younger self didn't realize that BBC's Aslan was an animatronic lion, and didn't care that most of the mythical creatures were hand-drawn in pencil and layed over the live-action film. At the time I also didn't know that Mr. and Mrs Beaver were full grown humans in costumes, while real beavers are the size of small dogs. As Nate put it, watching these movies yesterday was like "having my childhood assaulted...in the face...with a 2x4." (His metaphors are priceless :-p) I envy children for their strong knack at suspension of disbelief! I think I'll stick to my beloved (and well-worn) paperback copies of the series. I totally nerded out by explaining all the missing details that Nathan didn't know! :-)
At work, the campus is buzzing with preparations for the fall semester. It's interesting watching all the teachers come back attending meetings and conferences in their various moods and personalities. I've made just enough money this summer to stay on top of my bills, but didn't save any money as I hoped to. I applied for a job that greatly excited me, but it's looking as if that isn't going to develop into anything fruitful for now. I did spend some time talking to our Student Life advisor about the job and also about my resume and my work experience. She said that she definitely thinks I have great qualifications and accomplishments, so that made me happy.
As you can see, I'm making the most of the end of my summer, in both work and play. I'm looking forward to a productive weekend!
Preparing for and working at rehearsals has kept me busy. I'm stage managing "The Perfume Counter", a one-act play written by a CCBC student. I am very anxious about being a good stage manager, so I've probably been slightly overly-prepared. However, I take pride in pleasing cast and director, filling out my rehearsal reports in a timely manner, learning to mark a stage with spike tape according to a ground plan, and being a help to the first-time director (who is also the playwright). It's really been fun so far! Rehearsals and classes dictate that I'll be spending seven days a week on-campus during the month of September, and I'm not really looking forward to that. The show runs the last weekend of September, and then I'll be free! (and hopefully not sick of school already. :-p)
Nathan and I chilled at his house yesterday (we normally go to mine) and decided to watch some movies. We cracked open the BBC version of "The Chronicles of Narnia". I remember fondly taking those movies out of my church's library over and over when I was young. Watching them yesterday however, didn't invoke only warm and fuzzy memories. These were made in the late 1980's, and I've definitely become one of those in my generation ruined by CGI animation that adorns today's movies with a paintball-like bombardment. My younger self didn't realize that BBC's Aslan was an animatronic lion, and didn't care that most of the mythical creatures were hand-drawn in pencil and layed over the live-action film. At the time I also didn't know that Mr. and Mrs Beaver were full grown humans in costumes, while real beavers are the size of small dogs. As Nate put it, watching these movies yesterday was like "having my childhood assaulted...in the face...with a 2x4." (His metaphors are priceless :-p) I envy children for their strong knack at suspension of disbelief! I think I'll stick to my beloved (and well-worn) paperback copies of the series. I totally nerded out by explaining all the missing details that Nathan didn't know! :-)
At work, the campus is buzzing with preparations for the fall semester. It's interesting watching all the teachers come back attending meetings and conferences in their various moods and personalities. I've made just enough money this summer to stay on top of my bills, but didn't save any money as I hoped to. I applied for a job that greatly excited me, but it's looking as if that isn't going to develop into anything fruitful for now. I did spend some time talking to our Student Life advisor about the job and also about my resume and my work experience. She said that she definitely thinks I have great qualifications and accomplishments, so that made me happy.
As you can see, I'm making the most of the end of my summer, in both work and play. I'm looking forward to a productive weekend!
August 16, 2010
Pampering Day (And Other Events)
Last weekend my mom, Bethelle, and I went to the fabulous Tysons Corner Mall in McLean,Virginia. We had been given cards for free Shiseido facials at a women's church event we attended in the spring, and went to their counter at Tysons to claim them (the Shiseido manager from there attends our church; nice, right? ;-)
The Shiseido make-up artists and attendants were lovely people! They gave each of us personal attention with cleansing and make-up, using only as much product as suited our personal styles. I got treatment for my breakouts and lots of pretty eye make-up and lipgloss, Bethelle got a dramatic and pretty model look, and Mom got a face massage with lotion that made her skin glow and a pretty lipstick and light eye-shadow. And the manager gave us lots of free gifts! It was so fun being pampered!
After we were made-over, we hit the mall to eat lunch, shop, and take lots of pictures. The mall is so large (it's three stories and very, very long) that we only saw most of the second floor and some of the first!
My favourite part post-facial was:
Trying on these gorgeous dresses in the Jessica McClintock store (the one above was my favourite...I just felt so perfect in it! and the one below looked fabulous/sexy)
And playing with all the pretties in the Coach store! (especially drooling over the Maggie line bags)
While we had fun playing with expensive things, we did buy some things more in our means including: books, coffee, jewelry, a hat, and some Shiseido products.
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My blog has a new look, a couple new pages, and a new profile picture. What do you think?
Church was so, so great today. It seemed like every song we sang and the message we heard was perfectly suited to things I'm struggling with. I love when God sends me a little extra sign that He will never, ever leave me or forget about me. The trials I face now are fitting me to be more like Him in the future!
Nathan cooked for us today! (and allowed me to help :-p) He did bacon-wrapped chicken breast, and potatoes and green beans in red wine. We most definitely drank a little wine while we were cooking, and got slighty silly.
This evening we had rehearsal number two for the one-act play Barnstormers is doing at the end of September. This time in the theatre (not disturbing people in Panera) and with a lot of character work accomplished. I enjoyed being a super-organized and business-like stage manager, while still cracking jokes and getting to know the cast better. I adore our director! I haven't known her for very long, but she is super-fun and dedicated (and reads my blog, so Hi Michelle! <3)
I'm gearing up for a busy week, and shall strive to fill my heart with hope and my mind with positive thoughts. I have two weeks of summer vacation left. :-\
August 14, 2010
Hitting The mark.: "Powder Buff"
It's the second installment of "Hitting The mark."! Once a week I'm reviewing a product from mark. used by me or one of my customers.
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| image from meetmark.com |
This has for some time been my favourite item for covering blemishes. This foundation is an oil-free pressed powder that provides buildable coverage. Lay it on sheer if you're having a good day, and more if you need a little extra disguise. ;-) It comes in eight different shades so that ladies of any skin tone can find their match. It's packaged in a sturdy compact with a built-in mirror and a sponge so that you've got everything you need in one place.
The user reviews on the product page rave about this foundation, including a professional make-up artist who says "This is equally as good as the department store product costing 3X as much. A GOOD deal."
Throw the Powder Buff Foundation and the It Kit in your purse and you are prepared with your best face-forward at a moment's notice. :-)
You can find this and more in my eBoutique. Mark. products will make you AND your budget feel good!
(Did you know you can "Like" my mark. page on Facebook? Check it out! :-)
(Did you know you can "Like" my mark. page on Facebook? Check it out! :-)
August 10, 2010
Script Reading
See those people in the corner of this little cafe?
They are loud. They are laughing. Their voices reverberate by turn with glee, consternation, and passion. Their gaze is focused on each other and the words before them. They have coffee. They have pens. They briskly turn papers.
Some are timid but earnest. Others are confident and pronounced. Most are young, a few are older. Some are tired from a long day at work, and some are brimming with youthful energy for the evening ahead.
See the people at that big table in the corner? They are actors and actresses. They are my cast. I am working on my next show. :-)
"All the world's a stage, and all the men and women are merely players."
They are loud. They are laughing. Their voices reverberate by turn with glee, consternation, and passion. Their gaze is focused on each other and the words before them. They have coffee. They have pens. They briskly turn papers.
Some are timid but earnest. Others are confident and pronounced. Most are young, a few are older. Some are tired from a long day at work, and some are brimming with youthful energy for the evening ahead.
See the people at that big table in the corner? They are actors and actresses. They are my cast. I am working on my next show. :-)
"All the world's a stage, and all the men and women are merely players."
Be More Than Words
I am so full of plans and worries and angst and excitement and desire.
I am sick but healing, tired but working, scared but trusting, jaded but loving.
I am striving to become more than words. I am trying to live the peace I preach, and be the change I wish to see.
What are your words today, and how are you going to make them real?
I am sick but healing, tired but working, scared but trusting, jaded but loving.
I am striving to become more than words. I am trying to live the peace I preach, and be the change I wish to see.
What are your words today, and how are you going to make them real?
August 8, 2010
August Postings
A year ago this month I started this feature! Here's what's on my bulletin board right now....
1. "Key West" by Thomas Kinkade
2. Wooden beads from Hawaii
3. An illustrated list from Glamour, "10 Ways To Feel Happier This Instant".
4. Favourite pictures.
5. A ticket from the baseball game Nate and I attended last month.
6. My summer work schedule.
7. To remind me to keep taking risks and being uncomfortable
8. An ad for a new and up-coming mark. product called "Lipclick"- a fullsize lipstick in a magnetic case. Maybe I'll preview it soon and write about it here. :-)
August 7, 2010
Rivers And Mountains
From a recent day trip to Harpers Ferry, West Virginia!
It was so lovely. I went with Nathan's family, and I'm trying to convince my family to go so I can visit again!
Hitting The Mark.: "It Kit"
Welcome to my very first product feature post! Every weekend I'll share a bit about a mark. product in my new series called "Hitting The Mark.". If you like what you see, you can purchase the featured product (or similar items) in my eBoutique!
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| image from meetmark.com |
I chose the "It Kit" as my first feature for two reasons:
1) It's currently on sale, so you have the chance to snag a great deal!
2) I received a very similar product when I signed up as a representative and it's my new favourite beauty tool.
This sturdy and cute compact features a built-in mirror and 10 selections of make-up! The combinations are numerous, as the kit holds 6 lip glosses, a bronzer, and 3 shades of eye shadow.
I've had a couple recent mornings where I was running late and left the house without putting on make-up. If I was feeling the need to dress things up later in the day, I had everything I needed at my fingertips in a handy little case!
Shop for this and more in my mark. store. Items in my Hitting The Mark. series will always be something that I or a customer has personally used!
August 2, 2010
Meet [my] mark.!
Today was the official launch of my mark. eBoutique!
In case you missed my recent mention of it- I became a mark. representative. Mark. is an exciting line of make-up and fashion created by Avon to inspire the 20-something set to be beautiful inside and out.
I've been buying Avon and mark. products for years via my best friend and her mom, and decided that it was time to make an investment in the company for myself! I'm really excited to make some extra cash, meet new people, and learn about new fashion and make-up techniques.
Please stop by my newly-designed eBoutique, and consider giving the products a try. I will be happy to help with you with any questions or concerns you may have about the products or purchasing.
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| Click the picture to visit Debbie's mark. eBoutique! |
For those who know me outside of bloggy world, I should have, check it -business cards- very soon! :-) and you can always get in touch with me to request the latest "magalog"- mark.'s monthly catalog/magazine with new products, interviews, fashion tips, and more!
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