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I just looked at an episode of WHAT NOT TO WEAR that I had on my DVR..and learned... "Modern-day makeup is aimed at ENHANCING your NATURAL BEAUTY"..LOL..whatcha say, Rella? And for Not2 and ALL of US..our aim is to dress like WOMEN and not GIRLS.. Heads up..chest out... <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />
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GODDESS mimi...
with the weight I have lost, I no longer have a chest to stick out....LMAO..
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with the weight I have lost, I no longer have a chest to stick out I had that problem too but got it FIXED... <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />
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O.K. I'm in!! I've been reading and admiring..now I'm joining in! I don't do makeup much but I do skin care. I have make-up but...well I have all the excuses! So, yesterday I put some on <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" /> My boys noticed (18 and 20 yr olds) and said it looked good. Oh and I waxed my eyebrows for the first time since, well, I ain't tellin how long! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" /> So, my H has been working out of town since Christmas day and he is due home tonight. I will look good! Cuz I feel good! (Except I am sad because in our very small valley we had 3 avalanche deaths yesterday afternoon...and being a small town I know one quite well, one is a doctor I met once and another I know but not well-I know his wife and worked with her though (theirs is an A marriage-yuk)) But, I will still be a GODDESS today. Rin, I do the Mary Kay thing too and had been getting an order ready for months and just recently started updating it to include the mineral powder...now I can't wait to get it!! Gotta go clean the house before H gets here!! (I have been de-cluttering and cleaning since he's been gone). I think he'll be surprised. Have a happy day!
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Hello Goddesses,
This is a great thread for all of us trying to be the best we can be.
For about two years before my H got involved in his little EA, I had been on my own improvement plan that included exercise, re-learning about make-up, improving my wardrobe, and a couple other things.
After D day, I increased my efforts: I got a nice hair style and have kept up regular hair cut appointments. I added high lights. I style my hair daily right after my shower--blow dry and a little hair paste styled with my finger tips does the trick. I have maintained this routine ever since.
I also went on a bit of a shopping frenzy and now have a lot of sexy clothes. Since my oldest son just got accepted to a very high priced exclusive college (yes, bragging a bit), I am curtailing my shopping and just using what I have creatively!!
I like the discussion re make-up. I have always struggled with using it. I find a light mineral based powder is ok and a little concealer helps a lot. I wish I was better at applying eye make-up. I do agree that mascara is a pain and it never fully cleans up. So I don't use it.
Exercise is a big part of my Goddess experience. I run, cross country ski, bicycle, kayak, hike, and go to a pilates class.
I also cook and enjoy doing that. Baths and candles are fun. My perfum of choice is a set of scents that I got at the airport in Paris in 1988. I wear Anais Anais, Magie Noire, Coriandre, and Paloma Picasso. These scents remind me of that fantastic trip to Europe that H and I took before we had kids.
I hope everyone is well and is taking care of themselves. I think it is important to just set up little changes and keep up implementing the changes. Do the little things that you would like to do but have never taken the time to do.
Lake
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FWH-54
H had EA 3 weeks 06
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"Exercise is a big part of my Goddess experience. I run, cross country ski, bicycle, kayak, hike, and go to a pilates class."
YIKES! I gotta get busy, thought I was doing well with walking 2 miles every morning. Kayaking sounds fun though.
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Jayne: FEEL THE FEAR AND DO IT ANYWAY! Why are you AFRAID to express YOURSELF? You are doing GREAT with this TODAY!! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />
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I have to pipe in about the mineral makeup. I love my mineral powder. It's helped my skin so much. I don't break out like I used to. I can't recommend it enough.
BS(me) 40
WH 40
D-day 10/03/2007
***Recovering and growing wiser and stronger.***
I was divorced 10/08/2008.
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Well,
I don't do all those activities all the time. I have had a couple of injuries that stopped my running for a few months at a time. So I have fall back activities like biking and kayaking. I cross country ski whenever I have the time and there is snow on the ground. Walking is a great activity and it is great that you do it regularly believer.
Kayaking is really a lot of fun and does not require skill or much stamina. I love looking down into the water and watching rock formations and fish.
Lake
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lake,
Wow, I'm jealous!! I'm your age and wish I had the will to exercise more. I'm not overweight, but I hate exercise just for the sake of exercise, if you know what I mean. I guess it has to be disguised as fun for me to like it. Say, walking to Starbucks, or riding the bike trail with a friend. I hate just lifting weights or doing aerobics.
My new do is OK. I love getting my hair cut and getting a new style, but it always takes me so long to learn how to do it myself. I'm good with make-up but don't do so well with hair.
I need to go get some of the mineral makeup you all are talking about. We have a Sephora here, so I'll check it out.
Gave my dog a bath today, and now she is a Goddess too!
BS - me 56
XWH - 57
12/25/06 - Dday - WH promised NC. Plan A in effect. Thought we were in recovery.
6-3-07 - Dday#2 Found out NC never took place and A never ended. Found MB NC promised again, but WH would not write NC letter.
9/07 - Dday #3. Still lying and sneaking around. Plan B implemented
WH wants nothing to do with me
Divorced as of 12/09 after 36 years
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Still in DOMESTIC GODDESS MODE... Believer: I made the POUND CAKE! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />
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H just called..he is on his way! About 3 hours from now... Pork Roast in the oven, rolls raising, and it smells so good! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> And the house is pretty clean too!
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M&L: YOU, DOMESTIC GODDESS, YOU!! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
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Okay, time for the checklist. Make up? Hair perfect? House smealing good and sparkling clean (check), dinner in the oven (check), stunning clothes (no sweats)?, perfume? candles?
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Thanks B,
Changing clothes. I'm not wearing sweats but they are my
workin clothes. PERFUME! OMG. Haven't worn that in ages, but
been thinking about it. I have some...i'll do that too!
I don't think I need a candle yet, the roast smells divine. And he's been gone, living out of a motel for 20 days. I think he will like it!
Check the make-up, hair, yep. Ready!
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Heh, my hubby is coming for a 9 day visit. I pick him up at 10:30pm in Nashville. He's stationed at Guantanamo Bay right now. His last visit was for two weeks back in September. Just 4 more months and we are back together again and moving to Japan.
I can't wait to shop in Japan!
Going to find that mineral powder... sounds divine!
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Mojodiva - That's good news! Do we need to go through the checklist with you?
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Hey Mojodiva,
That is very exciting!
I appreciate his service and your sacrifice as well!
B is ready with the list if you need it!
I have my perfume on. It is some H gave me many moons
ago and he LOVES it!
Go GODDESSES!
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Good Evening GODDESSES...
You all will be proud...went to Kohl's and bought me 2 new sweaters and a NEW pair of Vera Wang jeans...I love them, they make me look quite lean...even if nobody else said anything (had Bday party for DD14)....oh well...
hair....check
makeup...check
nice outfit...double check
house clean...check
goal for tonite...get cleaning chart for kiddies made...
Sweet dreams everyone....
"GODDESS IN TRAINING" not2fun
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Good job, Not2. Sounds like you are getting it.
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