More Snow!! and...Some Makeup Stuff :)

Lots of snow on the way!! The last snow we had was a really dry snow and the boys and Matt didn't get a chance to build their snow fort or make use of the snowball maker (thanks Devon!) or the catapult (sic). We have plenty of bread and milk so let it snow.

I was lucky enough to receive some money this Christmas to spend on myself so I decided to splurge on some makeup items that I've been wanting for some time. The purchase I love the most is the Urban Decay Naked palette. It was way more cash than what I'd usually spend on makeup, but I figured it's Christmas money, so it's okay. It comes with a travel size primer potion and a dual ended eyeliner, one side in whiskey (brown) and the other side in zero (black). The colors are really similar to some other palettes I have. I have the nude on nude and the champagne and caviar palettes by NYX, both of which are very comparable to the Naked palette. The biggest difference is that the Urban Decay shadows are more "buttery", if that makes any sense...LOL.

CVS had their usual end of season sales and I got some AMAZING stuff for next to nothing!! The entire line of HiP stuff by L'oreal (excluding a few things) was on clearance for 75% off. Revlon had some great stuff too. They have the best lip products ever. I like their lippies even better than department store brands. Normally I'm not a big lipstick person, but when they go on clearance I'll try out some new shades. And...lastly I got Maybelline's Great Lash mascara in the regular and waterproof version and one with the curved brush. I know, I know...I always try that mascara and end up hating it but I always feel compelled to give it another shot. The non waterproof version smudges terribly on me and it doesn't do much in the way of adding volume or length. It just darkens the lashes. That's it. The waterproof version doesn't smudge as bad (but it still smudges). I guess this mascara is better than using nothing at all, and I'll try to use it up so I don't waste it, but I won't be purchasing this mascara again.

Well, I have to get my day started so I'm outta here for now!! :)

Back To Normal

Well, now that the holidays are officially over things are slowly starting to get back to normal. I haven't blogged much, or even been on the laptop that much because I've been trying to spend more time with the kids. I have to say, I really hated sending Justin back off to school. I wish I could home school him as well, but I don't think it would work out very well with him. They are all growing up so quickly now. They are turning into young men right before my eyes. I just want to hold on for a bit longer...I'm not ready to let them go just yet. Justin still has the "baby" like look about him. He still has his child voice, unlike the other 2. That will all be gone far too soon. I guess this is just life and I have to enjoy these times while they are here.

I have been really depressed and angry lately, I think maybe due to a new med I've been put on. The thing is, the med helps so much that I don't want to stop taking it. So, I've been trying to deal with these emotions the best I can. Of course, some of the depression is undoubtedly from the fact that I feel robbed out of a normal life thanks to Lupus.

I guess this is all for now. I'm going to try and get back to a regular schedule of writing again. It makes me feel better.

Have a blessed day everyone.