Meeting people in the least expedited places

Something I have noticed in the last few years is how people do not socialize as much anymore, the only people I have seen talking to strangers is the older people. I used to be one of those people, I would not talk to anyone I did not know, I have always been this way. I ride the train every day to work and when people sit with me they insist on talking to me. I have also seen it with people around my age, they don’t want to talk to anyone, only their friends.

My brother is a social butterfly he will start talking to anyone, about anything. He told me to start doing, he actually lectured me. So I did start talking to people, I became more open. I was not expecting to meet such nice and interesting people, and I have also learned so much. It was like I was hiding in a bubble all this time.

Now I go into a store and can spark up a conversation with someone and I feel great because I’m not shy anymore. I have a feeling humans are just going to be like the people in wall-e, virtually talking to friends and family, no face to face contact.  So whenever you step out your door always be optimistic and be open to other people, you never know who you are going to meet or what you could learn. Heck you could end up meeting the one you are going to marry.

Dermalogica Review

Monday night I tried the mircofoliant, hydrating booster and the power firm. I tried these after my shower so my face was clean and I am surprised by the results that carried over until Tuesday afternoon.

Microfoliant is fun to put on, it’s suppose to remove all the dead skin. You mix the power with a little water, make a paste and spread it on your face. It did not have a smell to it which was one of my favorite parts, I hate when I get some that have a bad smell. Put it all over my face with my fingers, scared my dog a little bit, I was home alone so I was acting like a ghost (I can’t be the only one right?). When it was time to end the fun I got a warm rag and took it off, my face felt so soft and looked so much better than it had before. Dead skin was gone.

Hydrating booster felt good going onto my skin. Usually when I try products that you need to use a cotton ball to apply I get worried and think my face is going to break out or be completely dry out. With this hydrating booster it did the complete opposite. It even pick up some deeper stuff on my face that I missed while cleaning it.

Power firm I am so in love with this! It felt heavy while I was putting it on. But after a while it did not feel like I did not put anything on, my face was baby butt soft. One thing I look for when I am putting on face creams is how my face is going to feel in 12 hours. Of course, most creams feel wonderful after you put them on, but what about later on. It’s been about 15 hours since I put it on and my face still feels very soft. I am very satisfied with this product.   

These products surpassed my expectations. I usually have my initial thoughts when trying new products, just from what I have experienced in the past with face products and "Dermalogica" really did a wonderful job on these.

Live Music and Shots of Tequila

Live music, if it’s a big super star concert or a local band playing it will always get your blood pumping and make you have a good night.

I have never gone to a bar to watch live music, but on Friday night my mom called me and told me to come. So I went and thought this is going to be boring, I’m only going to be there for less than an hour. I did not know it was going to be one of the best nights of my life.

When my boyfriend and I got there, my mom, dad and uncle were sitting at a table in front watching the band play. We sat down and turns out two guys in the band were buying my mom shots (my dad did not mind). The band was playing a variety of music which I enjoy the most. Not covering one band or one genre, they played everything. I started getting thirsty and opened a tab under my mom’s name because I didn’t bring any money.  So I ordered a 57’ Chevy, wow those are so good. We then continued listening to music, drinking and having a great time. The band started dedicating all their Tequila songs to my mom, which was pretty awesome.

The band had a new song and turns out it was my mom and dad’s 25^th anniversary song. I never remember seeing my mom and dad dance when I was little, but tonight they did and I had a tear in my eye. Then, when they were finishing up they played a song (I cannot remember the song) and everyone got up and danced which was a great moment. 

(Mom and Dad dancing)

 

At the end of the night my boyfriend had four beers, I had four 57’ Chevy’s and my lovely mother had eleven shots of tequila. Luckily we had two designated drivers with us. I am glad I decided to go, live music is just fun, and something I noticed is, it made a stronger bond between my mom and me.

Next time I am asked to go somewhere or do something, I’m not going to be negative about it, I’m going to do it and make the best out of everything. This experience really opened my eyes to what I have been missing for so long.

Work Picnic and Great Bosses

I work for a law firm in downtown Albuquerque (New Mexico), and I realized yesterday that I have wonderful bosses and work with great people. In August of 2011 they took all the employees and their families water rafting in Taos, New Mexico, then put everyone in a hotel in Santa Fe for one night, they paid for everything, drinks, food and a secretary and myself both got massages. They also do Christmas dinners every year and take everyone to lunch frequently.I have been job searching for a while to see if I can find something closer to where I live and where I would get benefits and higher pay.

Yesterday they did a Firm Family Picnic where we brought our spouse/guest and children. As I sat there watching everyone mingle, talk, laughing and smiling. I realized that I don't want to find a new job. I get the benefits of having great people to work with, but the people I work with and are more like family than co-workers. Yes our bosses treat us like workers when there is a strict deadline, but any other times than that, they treat us like family. They are very generous and compassionate people and I am now very grateful I work with amazing people, rather than just a company who doesn't care for their employees. Also, I broke my bosses horseshoe while playing and he wasn't mad at all.

Puppy face on Sunday morning!

Who doesn't love puppies? You would have to be crazy if you didn't.

This is Bronco (Yes, as the team) he is a long hair chihuahua and it's 15 weeks old, just today he hit 2 pounds. Compared to our boxer/pit who is 50 pounds he is smaller than a chew toy. Regardless of his size he makes me smile every morning watching him try to jump on the bed to give me puppy kisses. 

When I first got him I did not know how difficult it would be to have such a little dog. I had to share him with everyone because he is so cute and he makes my day so I am hoping he makes yours.

Have a good Sunday everyone and I hope Broncos face made you smile! From Bronco and his puppy kisses.

DermOrganic Review

What caught my eye with this product is that it is made out of "Argan Oil". It comes from a tree in Morocco, and they press the kernels into oil, and the oil acts as a moisturizer. I have heard so many wonderful things about Argan Oil, and how wonderful it is if you have dry hair. All of "DermOrganic" products are use Argan Oil, are vegan and natural. You don't want to be putting in/on a product with sulfa in it. That just makes hair and skin worse.

The shampoo has a tree oil smell to it, it's not overwhelming, it’s more relaxing scent. While I was using the shampoo, my hair felt extremely dried out. I rinsed and used the Masque, wow! A total 180, my hair felt so soft.

Usually, when I dry with a towel my hair feels dried out and is all over the place. Not with this, it was de-tangled and soft, I loved it. I dye my hair about every two months, and it's dry, mostly the ends. The leave in treatment really makes my hair softer, combined with the Masque. During the day my hair still felt soft, I haven't had this luck with any other product I used in the past.

Normally I have dry skin, due to living in dry climate. The soap less facial cleanser, you can feel the moisture going into your skin. Then, the facial moisturizer, my skin is so soft. Even after working all day, my face was still so soft, and it makes the color in my face look better. Then when I use the hand lotion, instantly soft, and it last. I noticed a lot of the problems I have had in the past with lotions is, they tend to be soft at first, then, dry after an hour.

How to get over someone when they never say goodbye

(This is a blog I posted on March 16, 2011. I was going through some of my old accounts and happened to see it. I do not remember writing this, but I did. I am going to post a follow-up to it soon.)

Relationships come to an end all the time, and the healing process is hard it takes a while for the wounds to heal. Pretty much everyone knows that and you know that but still go into a relationship. You can break up with them or they can leave you, and that’s it. You say bye and walk off in different directions. It’s the best thing to do because it would have never worked out anyway. When you get that one chance to have a good relationship and can be so happy and so in love, it’s the best thing for you, you think it can’t get any better than this. The two of you get engaged and start planning you whole future together.

What happens when that one you were going to spend the rest of your life with is gone?

You get a call and the other person on the line tells you that they have passed away. At first you think, this is a sick joke. But turns out that it is true. The next few days are a blur, your there talking to people interacting, but you’re really not there. Your mind is somewhere else, it at the time you two spent at the park together, the night you spent hours laying in each other’s arms looking at the stars, the day they said I want to spend the rest of my life with you. You make it to the funeral and you think it’s a dream, this can’t be happening. Your just so numb and can’t feel anything.

Days past and your still numb can’t eat, don’t want to do anything. The next months go better you get out meet people and have fun you feel like the past years with that person never happened. When a year hits, you start remembering them, you remember the good times and the bad times, you realize that they wouldn’t want to be sad; they would want you to be happy and to live your life. You miss them so much but know that they are in a better place and are happy.

But still how can you go off and be happy, when the one you gave your heart to never said bye? You can move on and be happy, find another person to be with. Even though no one can take their place, you will find happiness along the way.