Just the idea that I was a Goddess today put a spring in my step all day at work.

Lipstick, mascara and eyeliner was on.... no sunglasses today it was really foggy this morning.

Still

Still, sometimes I wear my sunglasses on foggy days because they are polarized and cut down on glare. Slightly overcast days hurt my eyes.

I want to be a card-carrying member of the goddess clan.....

sans mascara
sans lipstick
sans eyeliner

happy in the knowledge that I am special
happy in the knowledge that I am unique
happy in the knowledge that I am as good as everyone else (and kinder than others)
happy in the knowledge that I matter to the universe, no matter my physique, profession, or other status

EXCELLENT IDEA!!! Don't want to harm these DELICATE EYES....

Of course...BE HAPPY...AND HAVE FUN NO MATTER WHAT!!!

But don't go without your MASCARA and LIPSTICK..you can skip the EYELINER... <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" />

TRY IT..YOU'LL LIKE IT!!!

Somehow the word "godess" doesn't work for me, but....allow me to extol my virtures (if only to remind myself):

I wear mascara and lipstick every day (actually, Bigelow #1136 from Bath and Body Works (BBW)...minty!)

I always wear fun, cute clothes (although I have decided that I can get away with dropping the kids off at school in my jammies and unshowered, but I wear a cute hat, and do NOT get out of the car...makes my mornings so relaxed and fun!)

I am going to Chicago this weekend with the girls (anyone sick of hearing that?).

I'm Irish....really.

I play my music loud in the car and no longer listen to NPR all day long (I kind of miss being so totally well-informed, but the music is far more fun).

I have a sassy 'do, cuter now that it's a little longer, and carmel highlights.

I bought myself a self-tanner/scrub combo at BBW yesterday so that I can glow a bit (I'm freaked at skin cancer since I spent years on sunny Michigan beaches cooking to a crisp)

My boys LOOOOVE me.

I love to laugh, joke, and find the humor in any conversation.

I'm a Mac girl (and have been since 1985)...which makes me cool.

The high-schoolers that I work with do NOT think I am a nerd...they LOOOVE me, too.

I'm on Facebook (for the aforementioned high schoolers).

I have great friends who are also cute and fun...and very diverse.

My house is cute and inspired by Pottery Barn, but at Target prices.

I am creative and crafty, and have a great "eye."

People never believe me when I say I'm 39.

I don't have expensive tastes, but I do appreciate things that look nice, smell nice, and feel nice.

I'm considered one of the best at what I do for a living...and I ENJOY it!

*****

Anyway..."goddess" is a little too out-there for me...how about something like, "almost self-actualized and d*amn proud of it"?

Besides....this weekend is St. Patrick's Day...I do NOT want to be a GREEN GODDESS!!

Bwahahaha!

(Please tell me someone gets that!)

GREEN GODDESS,,,,, as in the salad dressing??? <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

I gotta tell you all, , , I'm driving home last night, rocking the tunes really LOUD in the car and what song comes on???

<img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />DIANA ROSS,,,,,,I'M COMING OUT!!! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />

Now THAT is a sign if I've ever seen one!! Every around me in traffic had to wonder what was up with me - Dancing and singing in the car all by myself!

I just received my bonus from last year. As part of my new GODDESS life, I have decided that I am taking part of that money and having Laser Hair Removal done!

I have dark upper lip hair that has always bothered me. Now at the BIG 4-0, I'm getting hairs on my CHIN! YUCK! My Mom and Sister did the laser hair removal last year and they are VERY happy with the results.

I'm finishing up this post and looking up the closest spa and making my appointment.

What are YOU all doing for your inner GODDESS today?

Bugs,

I'm glad you got the Green Goddess thingy.... must be something from the midwest.

Laser sounds kind of scary.... I have that nasty mustuche waxed. It hurts every time <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />

And those chin hairs yuck.... but as Goddesses (sp) at least we don't have hair growing out of our ears <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

LilSis,

Have a great time in Chicargo, don't let the green beer stain your teeth <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />

As a Goddess today... lipstick, mascara and eyeliner...can't go without eyeliner, and getting ready for an auction tonight with friends and a snow and sleet storm.

Will wear pretty jammies to bed tinight also.

Still

SIS..YOU ARE A CLOSET GODDESS... ..come on out...

NO "JAMMIES".... especially "CUTE" JAMMIES... <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" />

Time for a FIELD TRIP TO VICTORIA'S....

Okay, okay I'll fess up.... it's actually a little lacy thing <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />

LilSis. I also drive my kids to school in my jammies. I have to tell you what happened one day though. It was right after WH 1st A and I was bringing kids to school in my jammie and slippers. Stopped at DD for coffee and was driving up the hill with the low winter sun in my eyes. Well I drove right into the car in front of me <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />
Well the police officer has me get out of my car and sees I'm in my jammies and kind of smiiles at me. Two day later we were at the State Championship game for our local HS game and the cop see me and in a kind of loud voice says I see your dressed tonight. Boy did everyone give me a second look :
rolleyes:

Still

Mimi/Sis

I agree,,,No jammies outside your front door!

Definately NO CUTE jammies, NO Flannel EVER! If you are cold, use more blankets! Just make sure that what is UNDER the blankets is GODDESS like! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" />

Sis,,, you gotta come outta the closet and then fill that closet with GODDESS wear!

You guys are certainly YOUNGER than me...

My jammy-wearing days stopped with the BIG M..much too hot at night for pants on my legs.. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />

(I'll tell you guys a secret) Not just for my H but for my OWN FUN..I have UPGRADED MY NIGHT-TIME WARDROBE...with many new "NIGHTIES"..you can even find great ones at WALMART..not just at VS.. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Mimi,

I find just the opposite when the big M kicks in. I get night sweats and I need the pants of my PJ's. Nothing like waking up dripping wet and then freezing <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />

I think I'm getting away from the Goddess theme.

I might go out and buy myself something sexy....nothing really fits anymore since my infidelity diet.

Still

A GODDESS wears WHATEVER makes her FEEL GOOD and HAPPY that night..it could be NOTHING... <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />

HI, ALL! Just stopping in...Mimi, thanks for everything BTW...

Let's see GODDESS wear...well, I love my pants at night...BUT I was thinking about going buy myself something this weekend...a shirt or two...I think that I will shop for some GODDESS WEAR...

I can still feel sexy or beautiful by myself! It's a plan!

I feel goddess like with my hoop....yup. A hoop goddess - that's me.

Do you mean HOOP as in HULA HOOP????

Now that's FUN!!!

<img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

I am a goddess today because I'm wearing my lacy bra, and a low-cut, spring green, tight sweater! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" /> And I have my hair done in a fancy braid.

<img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" /> I love being a goddess! Here's to my goddess sistahs:

[color:"green"]Time passes
Life happens.
Distance separates.
Children grow up.
Jobs come and go.
Love waxes and wanes.
Men don't do what they're supposed to do .
Hearts break.
Parents die.
Colleagues forget favors.
Careers end.
BUT.........

Sisters are there, no matter how much time and how many miles are between you. A girl friend is never farther away than needing her can reach.

When you have to walk that lonesome valley and you have to walk it by yourself, the women in your life will be on the valley's rim, cheering you on, praying for you, pulling for you, intervening on your behalf, and waiting with open arms at the valley's end.

Sometimes, they will even break the rules and walk beside you...Or come in and carry you out.

Girlfriends, daughters, granddaughters, daughters-in-law, sisters, sisters-in-law, Mothers, Grandmothers, aunties, nieces, cousins, and extended family, all bless our life!

The world wouldn't be the same without women, and neither would I. When we began this adventure called womanhood, we had no idea of the incredible joys or sorrows that lay ahead. Nor did we know how much we would need each other. [/color]

Your goddess friend,


CJ

Very inspiring...

This goddess today is in jeans and a sweatshirt. A little hung over from last night. Not as young I used to be.

But tomorrow I will be back in sexy, sultry goddess mode.

Still

Goddess as in hula hoop goddess. I'm not an advanced hooper, YET! But there is something about it that just feels so GOOD.

Today, I was a walking Goddess....had a short training walk....7.5 miles - away from traffic....saw bluebirds, deer, heard a rooster, heard the creek....awesome....comforting to walk away from town.

I am training for a Half Marathon.....walking for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. In honor of a man with whom I work - who has battled lymphoma for years.

I need sponsors! Can you be a life-saving goddess? Can you give LLS $5 or even more? See my sig below.

David, my friend, needs for the goddesses to rally!

HAVE SOME FUN TODAY NO MATTER WHAT!!!

Recalling some of my PLAN B FIELD TRIPS..often JUST BROWSING: Craft stores...Dollar stores...Book stores...BATH AND BODY: try some NEW SHOWER GELS OR LOTIONS...Buy a small box of GOOD CHOCOLATE: eat just ONE...GARDEN SHOPS: Spring is coming..start up some POTS or make plans for them...How about some coloring books or BUBBLES or a jump rope along with your hula hoop...and don't forget the BOOK STORE...you can LISTEN to music at B&N...VS: a new NIGHTIE and/or unmentionables that make YOU FEEL SEXY...

and don't forget your LIP STICK..just GLOSS will do....

<img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />

Ok, I just re-applied the lipstick!

I had a wardrobe "malfunction" this morning - - - ALL of the my pants now are FALLING off me!! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> Now, the only possible good thing about that when one is operating in Goddess mode, is that it demonstrates how much weight yu have lost!

However, this can NOT continue if I am to be in True Goddess form. So, I will be 'forced' to go shop for a new Goddess worthy outfit or two today.

Truth is, I really do not like to shop for myself! It's an old curse from having worked in retail years ago. I will buck it up and force myself to do this in order to maintain my Goddess status.
<img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
True to that status, I promise to include new pretty unmentionables as part of the complete outfit!

Thanks for the reminder Mimi!