the 25 million $$ woman

last year i had a tooth implant and invisalign braces, the cost was insane.  in fact, my dental work cost over 3 times what my car cost.  ok, in all fairness, i am NOT driving the $85,000 white range rover that i dream of

 i am driving a 1993 volvo station wagon, but still...

tuesday i had gum surgery, so add that to the total and my mouth is now the most valuable thing we own, it will have to be handed down as a family heirloom!  i had a tooth where the gum had receded so far back it was grossing me out so yesterday they took some "donated skin" and filled it in.  it was not fun, i spent 2 hours AWAKE (but numb) in the chair while they did only Lord knows what!  when the surgery started the surgeon started explaining to me what she was doing,  i quickly put an end to that!  i told her very politely that she did NOT need to tell me what she was doing, just go ahead and do it!  Ewwww, i do not want to know what's going on, as long as she does, we're good!

so i am laying low and working on my Twinkie Chan cupcake hat

i started it on the plane when we went on vacation but then sunday i realized i wasn't doing it right and tore out over 24 rows.... UGH!!! i hate that!

here is my puffy little face, enjoy!

 i'm going to go pop another pain pill!

5 things i love, 5 things i hate

as you read this, i'm on a party bus to chicago for a girl's weekend of shoes, shopping, shows, cocktails, chit-chat, and other girly fun!!  since i'm writing this thursday night and the mister is concerned that i still am not packed.... i'm gonna go fast!

i love:

1. victoria's secret lipstick, $13, great colors

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2. avocado's

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3. these 2 (who should be in slot #1, but i've gotta pack!!)

4. it's been said before, but my love is deep and true, so let's say it again

WHITE RANGE ROVERS (yes, i yelled that!)

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5. the children of China...i love these kids!!!

now the 5 things i can't stand:

1. red velvet cake... i don't get it.  isn't it just cake with a crap load of red food coloring?

2. dogs, don't be offended, i don't like mine either!

3. dancing, can't do it, won't do it (sober).

4. people who don't live and let live. we don't all agree, it's ok!

5. this outfit

i know it's awesome, but just not my thing... but, if you are interested email me, the pattern is available FREE on ravelry! 

ok, i'm off like a prom dress!

have a fabulous weekend and don't forget to check out the tab above for the hat drive. if you'd rather donate dough, hit the donate button on the top left... the one that says "donate" (i try to keep it easy).

February, a month to show ME your love!

Yes, yes...it's that time again: MY BIRTHDAY MONTH!  

Yes, birthday MONTH, 'cause 1 day just is NOT enough!!  And... just so you know, IF you want to band together and get me a Range Rover, I'd like WHITE, with camel colored leather interior with black trim.  I'd hate for you all to spend $83,000 on my birthday gift and then get the wrong color... I'm thoughtful like that!

IF I could use photoshop, I would totally have photoshopped my face behind the wheel, but... my "photoshop for 41 year olds" hasn't arrived yet!

Don't worry, I will use this gift for GOOD, not evil!!

Yesterday wasn't looking so good around here... I spent my day here:

I have a cold of epic proportions... that bag is full of tissues (yum, hun?) and Thank Goodness for lotion tissues else my face would look like raw hamburger!  See that blanket!!?? Run yourself to Target and get one (or 5!).  They were $30 and are now 1/2 price... the BEST $15 I've spent in a long time!!! See how much Theodore is enjoying it?  Don't be fooled, he felt fine, he just was having sympathy pains for me!  I missed my running group last night.  I called the lady I carpool with but apparently she didn't get the message, so at 6:15, there she was ringing my doorbell.  When I answered the door she said "Oh, are you sick?".  Now, why in the world do you think she knew that, the moment she saw me?

Ok, I'm feeling better today, not great, but BETTER... so I'm headed to my studio!  I'd really like to have a LOT of good stuff going on this month!  You know... 'cause it's my BIRTHDAY month!!!!

Look for DIY's, give-aways, and just good stuff in general.

Smell me later!  I'll be back!!

OH and for the love of all that is HOLY, go get some bread and milk, the blizzard of the century is coming... and why bread and milk?  Wouldn't you rather have pizza and beer?

Naughty, dirty girl...

Ok, not really, just an artsy mama, but my gal-pal and I were talking yesterday about how certain posts get more views than others.  I can see if people find me by doing a search and what they were searching for.  When I posted about my granny squares the title was "Granny Square done kicked my butt" and you know how someone stumbled upon that one?.... they were searching "granny butt"!  HAHAHAHA, that killsl me!  Who wants to see a granny butt?  and.... is there a place to view those?  is that something a perv does that works at a nursing home- take pics of my granny's butt and posts them online?  Ok, so i'm not as naive as my mother, who thought a bowl full of condoms wrapped in green foil were mints (adult ed aids training meeting where she worked years ago) but, some of this stuff i don't get, nor do i want to!!!!  YIKES!

I have NO idea what prompted the above ramblings, because after all, my BIRTHDAY is tomorrow and I wanted to make sure my list got out there for all you last minute shoppers!

Clarisonic... anyone have one?  do tell what you think, i'm pretty sure I HAVE to have this!  If it's good enough for Oprah, you know I'll consider it...

Now, if you don't want to spend such a little amount on me, there's always Harry Winston:

diamond bands, YES, Please!!

earrings... you don't have to twist my arm!

Now, I realize many of you know this has been on my list for years and yet, there is still a 93 Volvo wagon in my garage, so if you REALLY love me, order WHITE!

Range Rover, be still my ❤

And because I don't want to leave out my VERY BEST friends, I've put something on the list for you too!

Maui beach front, always a welcome gift!  

Seriously, can you even imagine this life?

Ok, girls, I hope I've given everyone some great gift ideas- i'm sweet like that!

We're all pumped here, because tomorrow the celebration begins!

Happy Birthday Festivas to ME!