Nom nom approved

My makeup routine is simple. Powder, blush, a little eyebrow filler and most importantly- eyeliner. I usually switch around and try different brands, but ever since I tried Lorac's Front of the Line PRO liquid eyeliner, I keep going back to it (just bought one today, yay). The pen-like wand makes it effortless to apply and on average lasts me about 3-4 months. The pointy tip flexes with each stroke, allowing you to apply with the thickness that you desire. It dries fast, is waterproof, and doesn't bleed or transfer to the top of my double fold lid. Perfection. I say dees eez-a nom nom approved.

Lorac Front of the Line PRO, $22

Yummy

 

Zara Plaited Shopper, $149

Menu planning Monday

So I'm one of those people who have difficulty making decisions, especially when it comes to dinner. When I get home from work, I don't want to fuss with what should I make, what do I have in the fridge, blah blah blah. The idea of this post is to plan in advance so that my weekly grocery trips become easy and also so that I won't get lazy and ultimately give up and eat out. If I have a plan, it will feel more fun rather than a "chore." I know I'm so neurotic.

So here goes...
Monday:  leftover wings and vinegar based cabbage coleslaw
Tuesday:  hatch green chile stew
Wednesday:  marinated stewed pork and rice (lu ro) with creamy mushroom sauce
Thursday:  spaghetti (whole grain pasta) and homemade turkey meatballs
Friday:  probably go out to eat

I just remembered that my mom bought me a hand held blender for my birthday. Can't wait till the weather gets cooler so that I can put that baby to good use on some stews and soups, yum.

Take that and rewind it back

I've got some new blog posts to make yo booty go clap. With the encouragement of my good friend Mary (check out her blog Schooled in Fashion), I've agreed to give this blog another try.

Married life is wonderful. If it's even possible I love ma man more and more everyday... (as I type this he is completely screaming at the television, which will probably be in the background for the next few months, also known as NFL/fantasy football). Don't get me wrong, I am a true Texan gal who loves me some football and basketball (Go HORNS, Texans and Rockets), but this NFL ticket whatever (where they show 8 NFL games on one screen) makes me dizzy. Richard will have one or two players on his fantasy on each screen. I try to keep up but it is just too much going on. Ma brain iz confuzzed.

said hot mess

But with football season, I have to say I'm super excited about having people over for football parties, and attending other peoples parties. It's a great excuse to make and indulge in fatty junk food that I really shouldn't eat, uh wait, just kidding. [insert healthy alter ego] Doing Insanity has probably been the best decision of our lives. We have become extremely aware of our lifestyle and our food choices. As much as I lub me some gametime snacks, I will definitely make it my goal to make try making healthier options of the same type of food. After doing Insanity, we changed the way we eat and cook, which you might notice that some of my recipes reflect this renewed attitude. Exercise is muy importante, but diet is almost equally crucial. We portion control and try to eat low carb/high fiber meals. I cut down big time on alcohol (this whole weekend of birthday activities doesn't count, hehe). I've lost a whole inch throughout my entire body, and Richard has lost over 35 pounds, ridic. We finished the program a few months ago, and I usually try to do at least 2 videos each week, but I would like to do another round of Insanity before the end of the year. It's only two months, but it takes extreme physical dedication and mental strength to work out 6 days a week after a stressful day at work and then cook a healthy meal all before 8pm. It takes a lot of preparation and organization ahead of time, but if I've done it before, I know I can do it again (ugh).

Sooo my birthday was this past Friday, we celebrated by going to Collina's, the went bowling and then went to Barcadia. I don't really care so much about celebrating my birthday, but it is a great excuse to get people together, and I have to say that I am so grateful to have such amazing family and friends. You guys really made me feel special this past weekend, thank you. ^_^ Yesterday Mary and I went to run some errands and then shop at the Galleria. Girlfren, I love you to pieces, but dayum you wear. me. out! lol. I slept like a baby last night. Shoutout to my girrrrrl, who makes me laugh till my stomach hurts, hits on jailbait at French Connection (you still got it), and acts a fool with me outside De Beers blood diamonds. Move to Houston sooooon, I miss you already! XOXO. (Note to self, take some days off work around the bday. Maybe it's because I haven't taken any personal days off since April, but oh my gosh taking Friday and Monday off around my birthday has been the best feeling ever.) Here's to being 26! So far it's been super. =)