To cut or not to cut?

A few months ago I got a haircut which was much needed, 6 months needed. I went into the salon feeling confident because I loved the haircut I had. So when I sat down in the chair for the pre-washing consult, she started describing the haircut where it is short in the back and longer in the front, I said I am not a big fan of that type of haircut, but I really like the one I had.

Off we go to clean the hair, get a hand massage and a hot towel on the head. Me, still feeling confident I am going to get the same haircut.

After that lovely stuff is done, we go back to her chair and she starts cutting, and making small conversation. To make a long story short...I finally got out of the salon an hour later, late for work and now not at all feeling confident with my haircut or myself.

I left there with 5 minutes to get to a job I just started, it was at least a 15 minute drive, the shortest hair I have EVER had, and a shaved neck. I was trying hard not to cry on my way to work hopeing no one was waiting for me to open the doors, and trying to think of who to call at 10 in the morning that wasn't working, or at school to vent to about a haircut I hated.

The first weeks was an adventure. I kept playing with my hair, I wouldn't look at the back of my hair, and I kept it pulled back because I thought it was ugly. As it grew I learned how to style it and eventually I learned to like it.

Now it is coming to the three month mark when people with a style like mine need to get another cut because it is getting really long. Here is my dilemma...Do I keep the same cut, or should I go back to the cut I love? Do I try to grow it out a little more to go back to that style? I am now just starting to be able to pull it back into a ponytail which is great for really hot days, but I still have a little more growth to go. Please help me, I have no idea what to do.

Infomercials

Lately I have had some time to myself in the morning, after Scott leaves and before I go to work at the lovely hour of 10am! My regular routine is either work out, house work, and then drink coffee and lay on the couch watching CSI. So addicted to that.

Every now and then during the comercials there comes an infomercial that just really makes me crack up. Recently it has been shakeweight, this dumbell with a sliding tube around the handle that shakes back and forth, which could be mistaken for a lude act if held in the right area. Too funny if you have ever seen this infomercial.

The one that really caught my eye this morning was for Barelift. This product really had me laughing. Let me paint you a picture...think of packaging tape cut into a half moon with a handle on the top so you can "lift" and stick. I guess what you are supposed to do is tape it around your nipple then pull up to make it look like you are wearing a bra. It was absolutely rediculous. They were claiming you could wear backless and strapless shirts and dresses and no one would even know you were not wearing a bra. It all sounded way too good.

To say the least it is pretty incredible of what people think of these days to make a quick buck. Have a great day!

Tis the season...

To RUMMAGE! Lately Scott and I have been getting up early Saturday mornings and hitting the rummages around town. I think it is our new favorite thing to do together. Some great quality time and awesome finds. What we have found the past couple of weeks... Antique tin cans to go into our kitchen someday, we thought we found royal rummy but it turned out to be scrabble (we learned to look in the box first before purchase...it was only $.25), pictionary (the old kind), a flat frying pan to go on top of a burner for eggs and pancakes, 8 extension cords-you never know when you are going to need them, rubber spatula, Sara I found a Christmas dress for Elena-never worn, a picnic basket, cast iron skillet almost as big as mom and dad's, a new microwave for $5 (ours never kept correct time) and we learned that when we start having kids we are getting most of their clothing from rummage sales! There are so many treasures to find, while people just want to get rid of their old junk, we love it! If you haven't tried it, go without an idea of what you are looking for and something will always pop out at you! It is amazing what you can find!

Scott's Interview

Please be praying for Scott tomorrow. He has his interview for grad school. The program he wants to get in is through Marquette at Bloodcenter of Wisconsin. His interview is from 12:45 to 4:15. He is meeting with 6 people during the course of this time. Please pray for him to have the endurance to get through the 3.5 hour interview and that God gives him the wisdom in answering the questions. Thank you!

Video from Trip

Here is a video from part of our drive around the lake. It goes straight down to water, with no guard rails.

On this video you can see how the winding roads got a little scary sometimes! Just think of all the people who might do this under the influence of somethin.

Where to find the time?

Yes we are still alive and living a busy life. In the past couple of months I have started a new job and loving it, we have gone on vacation to Lake Tahoe, and Scott is preparing for his interview for grad school.

Let me start here. The end of February Scott found a job on craigslist for a manager at the gym he worked out at. I was really excited and emailed my resume in and got an interview. The interview went great, I think because it was not at all like any of my other interviews. I ended up getting a second interview a week later. That interview was just to measure how much I wanted to job and if I understood the responsibilities of it all. I ended up getting the job so I am now the Manager at Anytime Fitness - Port Washington. I am loving every single little bit about it. I get to meet new people, watch the goals people are meeting in their weight loss and weight lifting goals, and I get to work with a great team of people!

Two weeks ago Scott and I returned from out trip to Lake Tahoe, to all of you who do not know where it is, it is right on the border between California and Nevada where Nevada takes a turn down towards Vegas. After a bumby ride out to Reno by airplane we arrived at our lodging for the night and took it easy. We rented a car and drove out to Lake Tahoe, which is around an hour from Reno, we arrived at our resort courtesy of mom and dad, thank you. The resort was amazing we had a complimentary valet, which made us feel rich, we would have to call down for the car if we wanted to drive somewhere! We enjoyed our time together relaxing, sight seeing, not so much losing at the casino, hiking, and a dinner and dance cruise on the lake. The scenery was beautiful and was just amazing to see what God created in all its beauty.

Scott is currently on doing a weekend of on call for the ambulance and loving it. Along with that, there is less stess for him and me knowing that he only has to go to work for the week and not worry about getting sleep deprived. He is also currently preparing for an interview for grad school with Blood Center. He is looking to get into their Specialist in Bloodbanking program through Maquette. This program would get him on track to graduate with a Masters in Business Administration for Bloodbanking. I think this is what it is supposed to be. He has his interview on May 27th. It is supposed to be a three hour interview so please pray for him that he has the strength to keep up his energy and the knowledge to answer the questions with enough knowledge to get into the program.

There is the update for now. We have been blessed by God this year with providing a good paying full time job for me and helping us reach our financial goals...which will lead to kids sooner rather than later! I know everyone wants to know when we are having kids! I will post picture soon!