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Just got back from the Salon, took Matilda in for her treatment.

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”

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Sometimes it is best not to take makeup hype at face value, literally. Having read several articles and multiple reviews online of the lash-growing serum GrandeLash, I got a deluxe sample to see what

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Well you may have been well suited for tbone.  But he does cheap out on food so if a coupon accompanying date to Burger King sounds up your alley, at least you know of a good alternative if things don

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I know! All it took was throwing money at the problem. I'd have done it a while ago if I had known that's all it took.

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“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”

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On 12/29/2020 at 5:54 PM, laylalex said:

The Desert Dusk palette arrived! A little disappointed that there is a scratch in the Twilight pan. This picture taken in natural light as the afternoon leaks away doesn't do it justice -- the Twilight, Celestial and Retrograde are color shifting and so gorgeous in real life.

 

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Also picked up the Olaplex No. 3 because the ends of my hair are just haggard now, even with careful attention. My hair is hip length now, only about five more inches before I can sit on it. What with COVID keeping us shut down for the foreseeable future (stay at home order extended indefinitely) there will be no professional haircuts for me for a while.

Brad mondo trim time!  I like the palette but of course I can’t wait to get mine and see how it looks on my skin.  
 

is there a good way you have for cleaning brushes other than washing and waiting a day? 

Nero got a bath but as he has a short coat it’s nothing to show pics of. Lol

You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.  - Dr. Seuss

 

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So you squeeze out the water with a towel?

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”

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10 hours ago, NikLR said:

Brad mondo trim time!  I like the palette but of course I can’t wait to get mine and see how it looks on my skin.  
 

is there a good way you have for cleaning brushes other than washing and waiting a day? 

Nero got a bath but as he has a short coat it’s nothing to show pics of. Lol

I use Cinema Secrets makeup brush cleaner most of the time: https://cinemasecrets.com/products/makeup-brush-cleaner-8-fl-oz I try to remember to clean my brushes every week but I forget. The Cinema Secrets leaves you with clean brushes that are dry within about 15 minutes. It's not the immediately that they claim, but close enough! I try to do a proper soap cleaning every so often too. I use my facial soap for that. I hate cleaning brushes but the Cinema Secrets makes it bearable. It CAN get messy with large brushes. But it is super easy to clean up.

 

My little Mandalorian palette arrived! I will take pics later when there's some sun. I forgot I also ordered a beautiful plum gel eyeliner and a lip stain that is supposed to give a blotted look. Surprise makeup!

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I repeat:  It must be really tough to be a girl.

Guys shower, shave, and are out the door in 20 to 30 minutes.

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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18 minutes ago, TBoneTX said:

I repeat:  It must be really tough to be a girl.

Guys shower, shave, and are out the door in 20 to 30 minutes.

My husband rarely is out the door in 20 minutes if a shower is called for. 

You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.  - Dr. Seuss

 

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Depends mostly on water pressure, I conclude.  Stronger = shorter.

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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1 hour ago, NikLR said:

My husband rarely is out the door in 20 minutes if a shower is called for. 

You too? :lol: He tells me he does some of his best thinking in there. I can tell you he does not do some of his best singing in there, though he is pretty convinced of it. 

 

If need be, I have zero problem getting out of bed, having a coffee, showering, putting on a bit of makeup, dressing and making the bed in about 25 minutes. (I know because I did it the other day.) Some days I enjoy taking the time to spoil myself, like yesterday when my hair stuff ended up taking me 2.5 hours, including styling. But I took the time to read and write a little and watch an episode of Bridgerton and make a pizza, which I ate for four consecutive meals. Pancetta and Anaheim chile pizza IS for breakfast! 

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Look how cute this is!

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I tried it on and the colors are gorgeous. BUT... it's a bit much for an entire look during the daytime when I'm going to Target. 

 

The lipstain and eyeliner are beautiful. I hadn't noticed the stain was Sailor Moon branded but I don't really care.

https://colourpop.com/products/usagi-pink-ultra-blotted-lip

https://colourpop.com/products/charmer-plum-eyeliner (I bought the last one!)

 

Love Colourpop -- very affordable for excellent quality and it's made here in LA county.

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5 hours ago, laylalex said:

I have zero problem getting out of bed, having a coffee, showering, putting on a bit of makeup, dressing and making the bed in about 25 minutes.

You're a renegade among those of the distaff persuasion, LL ma'am!

You could probably make a fortune selling your secrets.

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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1 hour ago, TBoneTX said:

You're a renegade among those of the distaff persuasion, LL ma'am!

You could probably make a fortune selling your secrets.

It's called focus.

 

It's also called Not Having Your Husband Around Distracting You With His Questions.

 

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