let go...

traffic info!

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 21:24:33 GMT

Sorry for the over-abundance of posts today, but I just posted this in the BR community and thought some of you on here might be interested:

I monitor interstate traffic cameras across the state. It's still in the test phases, but we've created a Twitter account for people that would like updates on interstate traffic in the Baton Rouge area. You can get the information texted to your phone, even. I'm not a big Twitter fan but I think it's good for this purpose. Please follow us and be a part of our initial test group to give feedback :) Let all your friends and family know!

http://twitter.com/BR_Traffic

my mom's at it again!

Sun, 24 Feb 2008 23:54:03 GMT

hahaha. this time it's a pro-obama video with a parody of "mardi gras mambo" and a little rap. check it out:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVdgQKuEgIY

friends cut

Tue, 05 Feb 2008 12:53:22 GMT

Since I couldn’t get back to sleep, I just went ahead and did a big cut to my friends list, which I’ve been meaning to do for awhile. It’s nothing personal. It was just either A) you never post anymore [and we have other ways of getting in touch like myspace or fb] or B) we don’t have much in common and never commented on each other’s journals. If you think I deleted you in error [which is possible...I got a little click happy] or you just don’t update but still read, let me know and I’ll add you back.

the work filter is down for now! woohoo!

Fri, 02 Nov 2007 21:56:43 GMT

OPINIONS ON THE IPHONE FROM THOSE WHO HAVE THEM, PLEASE? :)

aaaaannnddd.... GO!

p.s. basically, i want a good phone that has a good quality camera (with a flash) built in and useable internet. suggestions other than the iphone are also welcome :)

wtftoaster?

Tue, 02 Oct 2007 22:28:12 GMT

I just noticed that the toaster at work (Toastmaster brand) has 3 settings: Cancel, Dark, and Pop-Tarts. WTF? Srsly.

HAHAHA OMG WATCH THIS NOW!! SERIOUSLY.

Tue, 25 Sep 2007 15:47:55 GMT

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jX2HIEfPaAA

My mom's new video that I was talking about. It's only a minute and a half. And my boyfriend, stepdad, and mom are all in it too :) I did "makeup" and helped shoot and direct it.

SALEbration.

Mon, 17 Sep 2007 23:11:00 GMT

Oh, let me know if any of y'all like any Chanel fragrances. I have full-size bottles of Platinum Egoiste (for men), No5, Chance, Allure, ~~Coco Mademoiselle~~, and Allure Sensuelle (which I might keep). The bottles retail from $65-$110 and I am selling them for less than half price. Let me know if you're interested in any and I'll let you know how much :)

alone for the evening...

Thu, 06 Sep 2007 02:07:22 GMT

michael actually decided to sleep at his mom's tonight (he had to go over there to store some stuff anyway), so i have the night/apartment/bed to myself. i am sort of freaked out and sad, yet happy and excited at the same time. i think i am going to stop by my mom's after work and steal her blender so i can at least experiment with green smoothies tomorrow and decide if it's worth it to buy my own blender. which means i will have to wake up early (for me) to drive to the produce stand and get some good stuff. i need to wake up early to go to the the post office anyway, so that's cool.

sorry for all the posts tonight! i'm super bored and seem to have a lot to say, for some reason.

pet peeve #35680237

Wed, 05 Sep 2007 20:20:13 GMT

i really hate when i look at my phone and think i have a text message and i'm all like "ooh, yay!" and then it is some dumb message from AT&T about sports or games or ringtones or some shit.

so...annoying.

**EDIT** thank you to lynds and paula for my non-at&t texts :p love you both!

another natural "cure"

Fri, 27 Jul 2007 21:33:21 GMT

Recently, I have been having a lot of problems with my face/skin. I have always had dry skin, but it's been worse recently, even after exfoliating and no matter how much or what kind of lotion I used. I also had isolated breakouts and my skin was red and blotchy in places. I looked up natural facial scrubs online and I came up with a great one from the research I did. I have used it for 3 days now (so I don't know the long-term usefulness of it) and it's made my skin sooo soft, clean, moisturized, and clear. Here is the recipe, as I adapted it (I didn't want to make too much in case I didn't like it or in case it spoiled):

Olive Oil & Salt Scrub

Take an air-tight container (I used a small tupperware) and pour equal parts of table salt and ground sea salt. Pour enough olive oil in to make a thick paste. Add 2 drops of tea tree oil (to help acne) and 2 drops of peppermint oil (to make it smell good, cool, and invigorate). Stir it all together. Now just bring it in the shower, slap it on your face, and scrub gently (avoid eye area)! Rinse well with warm water. It might feel like there is a slight greasy residue left in the shower, but as soon as you get out of the water, it absorbs into your skin and leaves it soft and dewy. I have read many articles that say this is totally safe, even if you have oily skin. It will NOT make your skin oilier.

I have already had several people tell me how fresh and pretty I look since I started using it! It's really wonderful.

I am also looking into buying some Virgin Coconut Oil to use as moisturizer and hair conditioner. I have read amazing things about how beneficial it is.

Pesto Pasta w/Shrimp, Asparagus, and Cherry Tomatoes

Wed, 25 Jul 2007 22:47:43 GMT

This is for Raquel and Krissy and everyone else who asked for it! I just made it up off the top of my head (as I do with 90% of what I cook), so typing out a "recipe" is kind of hard, but here we go:

Pesto Pasta w/Shrimp, Asparagus, and Cherry Tomatoes

- 1 package of brown rice spaghetti (or any spaghetti you want)
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1/2 bundle of fresh asparagus, ends trimmed and then chopped
- 3/4 lb. fresh shrimp
- 1/2 package cherry tomatoes, cut in halves
- 1/2 jar pre-made pesto sauce (not the plain pesto, "pesto sauce")
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- olive oil
- salt/pepper/seasoning (i use "Slap Ya Mama"s) to taste

Put the (salted) water on to boil for the pasta. Add a little olive oil to a pan. Saute the green onions and garlic till soft. Add the chopped asparagus. Saute until they are a bit tender, but still have some bite. The pasta is probably ready to go into the pot at this point. Add the shrimp to the pan with the asparagus. Cook until they start turning pink. Add the cherry tomatoes. Cook until they start wilting a little. Add the pesto sauce. If it's too thick, add a spoonful of the pasta water to it. Add the seasoning (enough to flavor the pasta too) and parmesan cheese. Simmer and stir until the pasta cooks. Drain the pasta, add it back to the pot. Pour the sauce over the pasta and toss it till it's coated. ENJOY! :)

Asian Vegetable Soup

Tue, 24 Jul 2007 00:34:37 GMT

So, I "made up" this recipe when I was in Texas and I've made it a few times and it's sooo yummy and simple and completely FAT FREE. I thought I would share! You can add or take away whatever you want, but this is the combo that has worked best for me:

Asian Vegetable Soup

- 1 head cauliflower, cut into chunks
- 1 head broccoli, cut into chunks
- 1 large zucchini (or 2-3 smaller ones), cut in small pieces
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- enough water to cover everything (or chicken or vegetable stock)
- 4 chicken boullion cubes (not needed if you use stock)
- 2 generous tablespoons soy sauce (more if you like)
- 1 large handful cilantro, chopped
- plenty of salt, pepper, and/or cajun seasoning (like Tony Cachere's or Slap Ya Mama)
- generous squirt of sriracha (if you like things spicy)

Add all the items to the pot, except for the soy sauce and half the cilantro. Bring to a boil, then simmer with the top on for about an hour, or until veggies start getting soft. Add the soy sauce and the rest of the cilantro. Simmer another 30 minutes, or until veggies are very soft. The broccoli and cauliflower will fall apart and make the soup thick and delicious! It's even better the next day.

I will make this recipe-posting a regular thing if y'all are interested...just let me know! And please feel free to post any health-friendly recipes you like as well!! :)

greeeeeat

Mon, 16 Jul 2007 11:30:55 GMT

it's 6:30 am and my birthday already sucks. perhaps because i am at work...
but really, everything kept going wrong this morning. awesome.
good thing i had a great weekend, bc monday birthdays suck ass.
i can't wait till noon, when michael gets here to take me to lunch. lord.

I STILL HAVE 3 KITTENS THAT NEED HOMES!

Tue, 29 May 2007 23:01:28 GMT

The grey and white splotchy boy is taken, but I still have the tiger girl, solid black girl, and grey boy with white belly and face. I am going back to Texas to get the taken one on Sunday, so please let me know ASAP if you want one of the ones left so I can bring 'em!! They need good homes... please!

(they're older than these pics now, but still little... about 8 weeks. they are weaned, eating kibble, and litterbox-trained)

(just the black one in this pic is available)

my mother's latest accomplishment...

Sat, 05 May 2007 04:13:56 GMT

American Porno Idol

animal lovers NEEDED :)

Wed, 02 May 2007 00:06:51 GMT

Pretty pretty please, someone take these adorable kittens!! We have four: 2 boys and 2 girls. They should be weaned in a week or two. Let us know if you or anyone you know is remotely interested.

THE BOYS:

the grey one (he has some white on him too)

the grey and white splotches one

THE GIRLS:

the tiger tabby one (she is the most tame and sweet)

the black one (the best pic i could get...the grey and white splotches one is in it too)

.................

and then a random cute one of the tiger tabby and the grey one:

.................

Also... if anyone has a wooden privacy fence or a 6ft or higher chainlink fence and can keep our sweet boy until I move to BR, let me know PLEASE! Holly's parents won't let him stay here bc he jumps our short fence and get under the house where the pipes are, but we don't want to get rid of him bc we love him. :( He is very sweet and gentle and knows commands.

with his "baby" :)

30 minute meth

Sat, 10 Mar 2007 01:04:42 GMT

haha, omg, everyone please please click this link! my mom and her screenwriting partner wrote this skit and my sister starred in it...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJFq7CjSgLQ

and this is their "company's" myspace: http://www.myspace.com/cleverscripts

GREAT JOB OPPORTUNITY

Thu, 10 Aug 2006 15:12:14 GMT

Well, since I am leaving, my position is open. I have talked about my job quite a bit and I honestly like it a lot (except being tired all the time, but that is because I never sleep more than like 4 hours a night). It WILL be the M-F 5:30am-2pm shift...keep that in mind. The job pays very well and you will be eligible for benefits if you work full-time. Here is the ad that will be running next week, so you can know more info:

ITS Operator (FT&PT) This position is responsible for Intelligent Transportation System operations. The ideal candidate must display good verbal and written communications skills, be detail oriented, demonstrate problem solving ability, be knowledgeable of the Baton Rouge interstate system and have the capability of multi-tasking in stressful situations. Strong computer skills are required. Flexibility for some weekend work is required. High school graduate with some college preferred. Please e-mail Adam Moncivaez, Operations Manager at adam.moncivaez@telvent.abengoa.com

Let me know if you're interested. Or just email Adam your resume. Or both, so I can let him know I know you.

Fri, 21 Jul 2006 17:19:14 GMT

I know I rarely talk about makeup other than MAC here, but I HAVE to talk about my new mascara. As some of you may know, I am ALWAYS searching for my "holy grail" mascara, but none ever remotely measure up. Well, I HAVE FOUND IT!! Rimmel's Lycra Lash Extender Mascara is AMAZING!! And it really does do everything it claims in that link...and is hella cheap! I totally want to stock up on like a case of it.

SALE SALE SALE

Sat, 17 Jun 2006 00:33:17 GMT

I basically need to sell all of this (or my soul or my first born) to make up for my "retail therapy" shopping sprees. I have serious issues, lol. ALL of the MAC items are DC/LE/etc.
FEEDBACK: reeast on MUA
SHIPPING: add $1 if you're buying 3 or less items. add $2 for 3 or more items. I use DC on everything (in the US).

* ~~SIB Playboy Pinkmate lipstick, 2x - $20~~
* ~~SIB Isabella Blow lipstick, 2x - $20~~
* SIB Pink Resort TLC stick, 1x - $14 (OR will swap for a Beach Gild TLC!!)
* ~~Cockatease lipstick, 90% left - $15~~
* Greenhouse lipglass, 90% or more left - $10 (PEND)
* ~~Embellish glitz gloss, used twice with clean brush - $10~~
* Shape fine point lip liner, 80% left, words rubbed off outside - $7
* Zazoom lipglass with cracked cap, 70% left - $6 (will tape top with packing tape and put in plastic bag)

* ~~BNIB Bloomsberry/Tiger Lily blush duo - $20~~
* ~~Playboy Playmate Pink glitter creme, 90% left but no bunny - $16~~
* Refined Golden Bronzer, 90% left - $12
* Salsabelle cream colour base, 90% left - $10

* ~~BNIB Haunting fluidline - $16~~
* ~~DeMenthe e/s pan, RIS 90% left, used none by me - $20~~
* Issue e/s pan, 95% left - $9

WON'T SHIP THESE ALONE:
* Red Glitter sample, 1 tsp - $5
* ~~Pink Vivid pigment sample, 1/2 tsp - $5~~
* Hundred Degrees pearlizer sample, 1/2 tsp - $5
* Apricot Pink pigment sample - $3 for 1/4 tsp OR $5 for 1/2 tsp

* BN Land's End black & white flip flops with detachable flower, size 9 1/2 (but fits like a 9) - $10
* ~~Urban Decay peppermint edible body shimmer, 90% left (with leopard puff) - $8~~
* BN Benefit Show-Offs in Lola (MAC Pink Pearl pigment dup) - $8
* Chanel powder blush tester in Beige Rose, 2x - $6

WONT SHIP THESE ALONE:
* BNIB Sephora 24 Karat lashes (these are seriously hot and classy-looking, not garish) - $4
* BNIP Revlon Super Lustrous lipgloss in Shine That Pink - $4
* 1/2 LUSH Milky bar - $3 (PEND)
* 1/2 LUSH Lemon Bohemian bar - $3 (PEND)
* Sally Hansen Hard as Nails Xtreme Wear nail polish in Peach Daquiri, 1x - $2
* BNIP Colour Off hair color stain remover towelettes (6 in package) - $1

shape, zazoom, greenhouse, ~~cockatease~~, blow, ~~pinkmate~~, berry boost (not for sale, shown to compare others to new lippie)

back row: ~~bloomsberry/tigerlily, playmate pink~~, refined golden
front row: salsabelle, chanel beige rose

(sorry this pic is blurry) ~~haunting, pink vivid~~, hundred degrees, red glitter, ~~dementhe~~ and issue (in quad)

pink resort, ~~embellish~~, the flip flops (i unclipped one flower to show what it looks like, but it's still attached with a plastic thingie)

~~urban decay peppermint~~, sally hansen nail polish, hair color remover towelettes, sephora lashes, benefit lola, revlon shine that pink

vote and help me decide my bday present!

Mon, 05 Jun 2006 16:44:09 GMT

Best mp3 player to get?? (and why?)

GO!!!

Fri, 07 Apr 2006 12:03:18 GMT

oh...my...god. wtf?! how can some women wear such fucking STRONG perfume and so much of it that i can smell it from across this fricking HUGE room (imagine the big room with cubicles in office space with ceilings twice the height)?! and do you notice it's always the women with the most offensive-smelling perfumes that think it's okay to wear 12 squirts of it?? newsflash: the object of perfume is not so we can smell you before we see you coming.

in other news, i am excited about tonight. i hope i see a lot of people there :) apparently i might be meeting like 6 different friends from myspace!

it's freezing in here. what else is new? i really need a massage like WHOA. like, REALLY. ouch :(

SALE SALE SALE

Tue, 28 Mar 2006 16:28:29 GMT

I'm selling off some of my precious makeup, bc both of my traincases are overflowing. Please buy!! And if you buy at least $25, I will include lots of fun extras!

Add $1 for shipping, no matter how much you buy! Add 55 cents for Delivery Confirmation (recommended...let me know if you want it). You may add insurance for $1.25 if you wish, and I am not responsible for lost or damaged packages if you don't purchase it. PAYPAL ONLY, CC or non-CC (NO E-CHECKS). Please pay within 24 hours of receiving your invoice. I have feedback on MUA as reeast.

MAC

- SIB Oi Oi Oi! lipglass, $12
(LE, RIS "used 4-5 times w/seperate brush")
- Embellish Glitz Gloss, $10
(LE and used once with a clean brush.)

- Playboy Playmate Pink Glitter Creme, $12
(LE and htf, bunny is gone, 90% of product remaining.)
- Salsabelle CCB, $10
(LE and used 5 times at most.)

- Chrome Yellow pan (depotted), $8
(used lightly, no dip, hetchmarks still on outside edges and slight nick from fingernail.)
- Issue pan (depotted), $9
(D/C, used lightly, no dip, hetchmarks still on outside edges.)

- ~~1/2 tsp. Tan Pigment, (won't ship alone)~~
- 3/4 tsp. Red Glitter, $6
(D/C product. sample jar has a few scratches from being in makeup bag.)

OTHER HIGH-END PRODUCTS

- ~~Philosophy 3-in-1 Shower Gel, Bubble Bath and Shampoo in Mint Chocolate Chip, $11~~

- Chanel Infrarouge Lipstick in Showgirl, $15 (retailed for $23.50)
(LE, swiped once to test color on back of hand.)

- Victoria's Secret Seductive Eyes Mosaic Eyeshadow in Storm (4 colors), $12
(each color swiped 2x at most)

- Anna Sui Body Lotion 6.8 oz., $12(retailed for over $40)
(the one in the purple bottle--90% remaining. Some sticker residue on front of bottle.)

- BNNB Benefit Showoffs in Lola (pink fuchsia), $9

- 1/2 tsp. (or more) Urban Decay Peppermint-flavored Body Powder, $5

- Hard Candy Eye Glaze in Pixie, $5
(85% remaining. A pretty, sheer, very sparkly hot/medium pink eye glaze.)

- Bloom Shimmer Highlighter in Glistening Gold, $5
(Used maybe 3-5 times. No dip even. Outside package just a little scratched from being in makeup bag.)

MISCELLANEOUS

- ~~BNIP Prestige Liquid Eyeliner in Pop Star (white), $5~~

- ~~BNIP Revlon Super Lustrous Lipgloss in Toast to Shine, $5~~

- Physician's Formula Wonder Brow Automatic Brow Wax Stick in Light Brown, $3 (won't ship alone)
(tested one time to check color.)

- BNIP Jerome Russell Winks Lash Flash Wild Party Lashes, $3 (won't ship alone)
(Long black lashes with 3 tiny metallic red and gold flowers on each lash, and 1 tiny gold sequin between each flower--4 in all on each lash. SO cute!)

- ~~Milani Double-Impact Blush in Coffee and Cream, $2.50~~

- BNIP Colour Off Hair Color Stain Remover Moist Towelettes, $2 (won't ship alone)
(6 towelettes in package)

Mon, 27 Mar 2006 14:01:55 GMT

BETTER THAN EZRA IS ON MY INTERNET RADIO RIGHT NOW :D

LSU is so freaking pretty from the aerial view. AND HUGE! good lord.

this makes me miss my chats with smolderingheart! ♥

Thu, 16 Mar 2006 13:51:26 GMT

Mmmm... I smell so yummy right now! I have on Fiore Flirt and a little bit of Coco Crema. DELICIOUS! Thankfully, I finally have another 2 scents that I can wear without giving me a damn headache! But Maybe Baby is still my loverrrrr. ♥

I also got my tooth whitener in and the special AM and PM toothpastes. I love it all! I swear, I can already tell my teeth are whiter after using 1 ampoule, and it doesn't HURT. All that other shit makes my teeth so sennnnsitive. And the toothpastes are interesting (I'm used to only using mint-flavored) and make my teeth feel really clean.

There has been drama happening on the interstate since the second I got here. Hey, at least it's keeping me awake. ~~Anyone driving, in case you miss my signs I made, the right lane is closed I-110N at Convention~~. ~~The left 2 lanes are closed I-110N at Government right now (9:30 am).~~ I'll edit this post when it opens up again.

Also, beastiegirl, there was an Injury Accident at 7:50 this morning at Arlington and McGrath. Everyone okay at your place??

let go...

traffic info!

my mom's at it again!

*friends cut*

the work filter is down for now! woohoo!

wtftoaster?

HAHAHA OMG WATCH THIS NOW!! SERIOUSLY.

SALEbration.

alone for the evening...

pet peeve #35680237

another natural "cure"

Pesto Pasta w/Shrimp, Asparagus, and Cherry Tomatoes

Asian Vegetable Soup

greeeeeat

I STILL HAVE 3 KITTENS THAT NEED HOMES!

my mother's latest accomplishment...

animal lovers NEEDED :)

30 minute meth

GREAT JOB OPPORTUNITY

SALE SALE SALE

vote and help me decide my bday present!

SALE SALE SALE

this makes me miss my chats with smolderingheart! ♥

friends cut