My seat's been taken by some sunglasses asking 'bout a scar....

FRIDAY!!! It's been a really long short week. I'm very glad for the 3 day weekend. Time to do laundry and rest and hopefully get rid of this stupid cough. And sleep. I need sleep. No matter what I take, the cough keeps waking me up. It seems to be lessening in intensity (knock on wood) and I bet a good 8-10 hours straight of sleep would most definitely help!

On Christmas I won this adorable Hawaiian picture frame playing the dice game. As a bonus, it smells delicious! It's floral scented! So last night I went through my big box of pictures looking for one of me and the Princess to put into it. But I couldn't find one. I have no recent printed pictures. So I settled for this one of her and 2 of her aunts until the next time I order from Snapfish or something.

Today's Lula is a Randy with jeans. Comfortable and boring!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sv6dMFF_yts

I've got a list of names and yours is in red, underlined......

Last night I slept for a record 23 minutes. This cough is just too much. I've tried Mucinex, NyQuil, decongestants, expectorants, suppressants.....Now I am trying Augmentin. Fingers crossed!

I had to repaint my nails last night. Here's to hoping that the color change doesn't cause us to lose to the Bears. But at least if we do, we will know it's all the fault of OPI and chipping nail polish.

I have exactly 127 loads of Lula laundry to do this weekend. I sort of let it pile up a bit, and now it's nearing overwhelming. So, therefore, my New Years Eve plans involve the laundromat.

Today's Lula is an Irma and Lindsay with jeans.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tmd-ClpJxA

Like the latest fashion, Like a spreading disease

Wednesday and back to work after a nice, long weekend. For the record, and since my blog is the official record, I have slept a grand total of 7 hours in the last 5 nights. Every single time I fall asleep, I wake up coughing. I am so sick of being sick. If "Hit by a Bus" becomes the new epitome of high fashion, I am finally going to be runway ready.

I had a very good Christmas, despite being sick. I pretty much won life when I opened 25 pairs of socks. Probably the greatest gift ever. and they are all fun. Stripes, polka dots, florescents..... Also, speaking of winning presents, I scored maybe the greatest smelling candle in the history of candles at my sisters while playing the dice game. It's honey-scented. Like real honey. I didn't even know it was possible. I am in love!

Today's lazy Lula is a stripey-floral Lynnae with a solid red Lindsay over it. Pro-tip: throw a Lindsay over anything and knot it over your midsection to hide any flabby-muffin top issue.

 The long weekends Lula included 2 pairs of Santa leggings, a white-glitter-sweater Lindsay, a candy cane striped Lula and some florals and paisleys.

And a super special thanks to ZarahZou for the parachute men lula leggings. I paired it with the most perfectest lula-tee. I think it's a Mark. but it could be a Henry. I can't remember, but it's a guys name shirt and it perfectly matches the mauvey-parachute guys. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jOk8dk-qaU

Another day, another dollar, another war, another tower......

It's Friday. I'm so glad I'm going to have a couple days off to rest and hopefully get rid of this congestion. It's only 7 am and I'm already for a nap. I do get to leave a bit early today which is good since I still have some shopping to do. And I haven't been to Target in over a week! I'm going through withdrawal. I hope they haven't forgotten about me. Usually I'm there 3 times a week. or more.

I need to figure out what to do with my bangs. I want to grow them out, but eyebrows suck. I hate waxing. I hate tweezing. I hate anyone else messing with them. Why are they even necessary?

Today's Lula is a colorful, fun Irma with a brick red Lindsay paired with black pants.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wBDDAZkNtk

You can see the stars and still not see the light (that's right).....

Thursday....I went to bed last night at 7:00 because I thought some extra sleep would help to ward off the sickness I felt was coming. It didn't work. I woke up super duper sick. Ugh! At least if I get through the next two days, I will have a 4 day weekend to rest and recover. This sucks. I always seem to get sick around holidays and vacations and special events.

Nothing else to say today. Work to get done before the end of the year. Today's Lula is an Irma with jeans. I need to remember that no matter how cute it is, an XL Irma is just too XL. The sizing is so strange. A medium is my preferred Lula Irma size. But at a regular store, I need at least an XL. Why couldn't they size their clothing correctly?? Or size them by letters or numbers or something? Especially since the sizing is not consistent between styles.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JoGweOFqapU

I know you'll catch me right before I hit the ground....

Wednesday! The week is almost half over. I had a lot of fun hanging out with ZarahZou last night. I'm so lucky to have her as a friend. She makes me giggle a lot.

I got this fantastic peach lotion in my Ipsy bag a few months back and just finally tried it. I am in love! The smell is fantastic! It's a bit greasy, but the smell more than makes up for that!

Ok, today's Lula. I've had this lace Lindsay for a couple months and could not find anything to really match it. Last night at ZZ's Lula Birthday party, I picked up a solid black Lynnae and the perfect leggings to make this an outfit. I will admit that the leggings are a tad bit bright for work, but they are super fun and the colors are great together.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWl7WjAtBME

Come along with me, come on and dance with me.....

Tuesday....Tonight is Sarah's Lula themed birthday party. I'm super excited to hang out and have girl time. And cupcakes! Lula and cupcakes and friends?!?! Pretty much a perfect night!

I'm pretty sure I'm getting sick. Because why wouldn't I be with a holiday coming up? Only me, always me. I see lots of Mucinex in my future.

Today's Lula is a floral patchwork Lynnae and a solid pink Lindsay. With jeans and boots. I love the Lynnae/Lindsay combo. And I didn't have to wear a jacket today since we are having a 38 degree heatwave!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wE66MPAO3Es

I don't mind the rain 'cause it makes the flowers grow ......

Monday! I had a pretty good weekend. I got to watch 473 hours of Netflix and I got to see the Vikings win! What more could I ask for? I've been watching Heartland on Netflix, and it is such a sweet show. Wholesome is really the only word I can use to describe it. I'm very much enjoying it as a break from drama and murder shows. I'm on season 4, and I hope it never ends.

Today's Lula is a slate blue and dark gray Irma paired with black pants and black suede boots. I got an email that I can wear jeans for the rest of the year, but since I only have 2 pairs of jeans that fit, that just isn't an option. And leggings are so much more comfortable than jeans!

And finally some Lee Greenwood.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lR9ozzyineU

I wrapped it up and sent it With a note saying, "I love you, " I meant it....

Friday! It's been a rather long week. Trying to get caught up after a few days off is hard!

I got my latest Ipsy shipment yesterday. It came with what sounded like a great product, a coffee body scrub. So I just had to try it out. And yeah, I ended up with coffee grounds in my hair, on the ceiling and up my nose. I was only trying to scrub my legs with it. I'm way too much of a mess for a body scrub product like that. In better news, the bathtub got a nice, caffeinated wash down.

This weekends agenda includes the laundry that I didn't get done this week, some work, and a couple naps.

Today's Lula is a mauvy-colored Lynnae and a denim colored Lindsay with jeans.

And a Christmas song I can tolerate:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8gmARGvPlI

She's living the life just like a movie star.....

It's the day before Friday!! Yay!!

So I can't be the only one who hates Christmas music. I can tolerate 2-3 songs in a row. Last night I was subjected to 3 hours worth of someone dreaming of a white Christmas. No!! We don't want a white Christmas because that means snow and 3 hour long commutes! It can still be Christmas without a snowflake in sight! Anyhow, I love music. But just not the holiday-themed music for 3 hours straight. Does that make me a heathen? Maybe. But please no more Silver Bells!

Today's Lula is a Perfect, Leggings and a Lindsay with some fun boots.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPLV7lGbmT4

Painted faces, fill the places I can't reach....

It's Wednesday. I am so tired. I have so much to do at home, I have at least 700 loads of laundry. I'm almost tempted to throw some of my Lula in the dryer just to get it all done. I'll have to give that some more thought, I don't want to ruin my clothes. But I also don't want drying racks all over the place for 6-8 weeks until I get it all done. These decisions.....

Last night I watched the latest episode of The Walking Dead. ******SPOILER ALERT***** I'm getting kind of bored with it. I really only still watch it for a few reasons. I love Maggie, she is not only a bad ass, but her and Glenn are going to have the most adorable baby. I can't wait for that! I also watch because I'm really concerned about Judith. Someone needs to call CPS! That kid is always MIA and no one seems to be in charge of her care. Who is watching her? And why aren't they teaching her to protect herself? I've also been waiting for someone to punch Crybaby Carl right in the face. And, in a way, I guess that happened. Sorry, Carl. I know you're a kid, but you needed some discipline. If you would have listened to your elders, you would not have taken the ultimate punch to the torso. Although I'm wondering if he's gone or if they are going to find some way around it. I also watch for tips and tricks for fighting zombies. And that has been very lacking. I don't think a single walker got their brains stabbed out last night. How am I supposed to prepare for the real Zombie Apocalypse if I don't have proper training??

Okay, today's Lula is a purply-blue Nicole and a lavender Lindsay. I love Nicole, so comfortable but super dressy. And the super subtle polka dots on the Lindsay- LOVE! You can't even see them inthe photo, but I tried.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnhXHvRoUd0

'Cause it takes me so long just to figure out what I'm gonna wear....

Back to work. It's only 5 am in Cali, so I should still be sleeping! Only 140 emails, so that's not too bad. I'll get through those in no time! Well, not no time, but only several million hours. And 37 missed calls. Not sure how many voice mails, I'm afraid to check.

I had a fantastic time seeing the Princess. And she was totally surprised that C-H came with since C-H has never been on an airplane and is afraid to fly. I think the Princess needed BFF time more than she needed mom time, so I was happy to share her and just spend the time relaxing and watching them hang out and listening to their giggling. The time went by way too fast. It was sad to leave her, but she seems to be doing well and is happy out there. What more could I ask for?

I didn't take any pictures of my Cali-Lula, but aside from a pair of jeans and a Vikings sweatshirt, that is all I brought with me. So light and easy to pack! Today I am doing a pair of fun, flowery leggings, an Irma and a solid black Lindsay. But I had to take the Lindsay off because it's at least 150 degrees in my office.

And yes, it's a Tuesday.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SsmVgoXDq2w

Heavy thoughts tonight, and they aren't of Snow White....

It's Wednesday!! But it's also my Friday! Back to Cali in less than 24 hours! I so need a vacation! and I'm getting almost nearly close to caught up with my work!

Nothing more today, I need to get several things done so I don't need to do any work for the next 5 days!

Today's Lula - A cream colored Classic with a weird color combination of polka dots - they are forest green and seafoam green. So I paired it with a Lindsay in a 3rd shade of green. Because why not? And jeans because it's my Friday!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CD-E-LDc384

Vacations and shopping sprees, these are a few of her favorite things

Tuesday....today I'm going to work on the expense report and commissions and get those all wrapped up so tomorrow I can just do general email and follow up housecleaning so I'll be already for California!! I can't wait to leave the cold and snow!

Last night a brand new pair of my LulaLeggings ripped. I'm rather disappointed, although I have had really good luck. Out of at least 150 pairs, only 3 have ripped or gotten holes. At least these were a free gift pair.

Today's Lula is a solid black Irma from the Noir collection, a solid red sheer Lindsay and leggings that are black with red polka dots. The Lindsay looks coraly in the picture, but it is a true red. I was super excited for the black Irma, but the fabric seems cheaper than my other Irma's. It's way thinner. Oh, well. At least I'm super matchy-matchy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FTS2tdmyYM

I've sailed a thousand ships.....

It's Monday.....I may be still slightly hungover from our post-funeral trip to the bar on Friday. I usually don't like Bloody Mary's unless I make them myself and they are 1/2 pickle juice. But Becky ordered one and it was too spicy for her, so I drank it. And it was very good. Then I had several peachy drinks and a Jag bomb. It was horrible, but it was very nice to unwind, and I haven't seen Becky in forever.

The funeral was beautiful and sad. LC was so wonderful. And when she was younger, she looked a lot like Audrey Hepburn. It was a great tribute to her. I will miss her so much.

And then there is 10-2. That could be why my stomach hurts. The anticipation of how this season is going to play out. Being a Vikings fan is so tragically painful to the point where we are so accustomed to things going wrong that it is hard to accept when we are winning. But no matter what, this has been an amazing season.

I colored my hair last night and I went a little too red. I'm not very happy with it, but I guess I'm stuck. At least I got a $5 Target gift card for buying 2 boxes of the dye.

And finally, today's Lula is solid Navy Lynnae, a cream Lindsay, and a pair of fun leggings.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P51LunEV3Sk

I got to give credit where credit is due......

Thursday and I have a ton of work to get done today. Last night I spent about 3 hours watching training videos to get ready for month end. I think I'm getting close to being ready. We shall see!

Not much else. Today's Lula is a teal Carly, the very first one I ever bought, leggings and an AMAZING cream colored sweater material Lindsay. I'm in love!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSDt_v2K_dY

So I guess the fortune teller's right....

Wednesday and I'm a little bit disappointed in myself. I planned on grabbing the last piece of leftover Thanksgiving pie for breakfast, but I totally forgot. Or I didn't forget, and I just ran out of time this morning. Either way, I really wanted the pie. Probably didn't need it, but definitely wanted it.

I've been continuing my trial of the Norwex make-up remover cloth, and it is not going well at all. My face is one huge break-out. The cloth works great at removing make-up, but my skin is a disaster zone and I really need the Benzoyl Peroxide in the ProActiv to stop the cyst thingy's from coming out. I have 3 right now, so no selfies for several days. I think I will try the cloth to remove the make up followed by the ProActiv and see what happens.

Today's Lula is an Irma, a Lindsay and jeans. But today's outfit is really about the shoes. I've had these Nine West shoes for a million years but hate to wear anything but flats and boots. These jeans are too long and I needed the extra couple of inches to avoid tripping and flailing flat on my face.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VV1XWJN3nJo

But could you walk and talk at the same time?

Another day....I guess I'm doing okayish today, trying to focus on work and trying not to think too much. I have a lot I want to get done today. Back to Cali in a week and a half. I'm so very thankful to be able to take vacations and go places and to see the Princess. We are doing Christmas when I get there, so I need to make time to mail her presents out there. She is easy to shop for, but B is impossible. I ended up getting her a pair of moccasins that AlyOhh said she'd like and some Norwex stuff. Because who doesn't like cleaning supplies??

C-C-W told me yesterday that the funeral is being planned for Friday. I hate funerals so much. But I know I need to go. L-C was always so wonderful to me. There entire family is always so nice. I hate that they are going through this.

Ok, to happier things. Today's Lula is a burgundyish Amelia. I'm still on the fence about Amelia. It has a zipper in the back (and pockets!!) which is super nice. But it also makes me look like an over-inflated beach ball. Give and take, I guess. I paired it with a Target sweater and boots.

Last nights Lula was a pair of leggings and an Irma.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9ZlzkXSf5A

You got yourself into your own mess.....

Monday..... I didn't get any work done this weekend. I meant to, but I just couldn't. I'm so sad. C-C-W's mom passed away on Thanksgiving evening. L-C was just the absolutest sweetest, most wonderful person. She always made me feel special. This is a horrible loss to me, her family, and to the whole world. I will forever treasure the beautiful thank you card she sent me just a few weeks ago. It was so beautiful. She had a wonderful soul and I'm a better person for having known her.

Not many people make such a huge impact in your life, but she is one of those people. I'm thankful she is no longer in any pain, but I wish I could have seen her one last time.

It's going to be hard to concentrate on work for a while, but maybe it will take my mind off this sadness. I feel so bad for C-C-W. I know what she's going through, and I know there is nothing I can do to help ease her pain except be here for her.

Although it feels wrong to post my outfit of the day, I know Lois would want everyone to go on and do things that make them happy. So, today's Lula is a hot pink Perfect, leggings and a white, glittery Lindsay.

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Thanksgiving's Lula was a pair of purple polka dot leggings and my Diggs jersey. Skol!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIbXvaE39wM

You fall and you crawl and you break and you take what you get and you turn it into.....

Wednesday!! Or Friday!! Or Thanksgiving Eve!! Or the day before a 4 day weekend!! Whatever day it is, it's a great day! My training session yesterday afternoon was very helpful and we worked through a lot of the issues I'm having with the new system. I'm mostly doing things right, I'm just scared I'll break something. But the trainer assured me I won't, so I'm taking him at his word.

I do still have a lot to get done, but I feel a million times better about it.

I miss my co-worker Zindy. She retired a few weeks ago, and she was my go-to for things like having a piece of lint in my hair that I couldn't get out. Now I have no one to help me with this important crises. Thanks for abandoning me, Zindy!!

Today's Lula is a yellow Lynnae, a sheer navy Lindsay, and my festive feather leggings. They seemed appropriate for the upcoming holiday. The yellow felt like a bit much so I added the Lindsay to break it up a bit. I think it works. But it was hard to find boots that match.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NPBIwQyPWE

But it won't be there if you can't deal with my mind......

Tuesday....I spent last night shampooing the carpet. All I wanted to do was sleep, I still don't feel 100%. I have a ton of extra snot. Yuck!!

I was planning on wearing a Carly today, but then I remembered that I have a ton of work to do and I want to be comfortable so I went with leggings and an Irma. Now I can sit however I want and not have to worry about a dress riding up and showing off my hot pink lace. Or solid gray cotton.

Today is a striped Irma and solid black leggings:

Last night I'm not entirely sure if I matched. Or clashed enough to match. But Miss Mari, the pre-teen fashion diva, says that I matched. So I'm going with her opinion. She's fashion. And plus it was around the house for cleaning and it was comfortable. A striped Irma and striped leggings:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2H6pTtEVlo

Some boys try and some boys lie but....

A Monday that is sort of like a Wednesday.....My weekend was pretty good. I got a ton of work done, the Christmas tree is up, I wrapped several presents, I ordered a few presents online, I made an extra $15 on the Ibotta app, and the Vikings are 8-2 and held one of the best offenses in the league to 7 points. Could not have asked for a better defensive showing. I'm getting excited. I was wearing Diggs, so I guess I will continue to wear him as long as we're winning!

I tried really hard to get a pair of solid black leggings for C-C-W's mom, but I didn't have any success. I will keep trying, I would love to gift them to her. I did manage to score a solid black Carly from Cherie. I can't wait to wear that one!

Today's Lula is a cream colored Perfect, leggings, and a purple (Skol!) lace Lindsay.

Saturday's trip to the grocery store was a black and white Irma and solid black leggings.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6p-lDYPR2P8

You should never argue with a crazy mind (mmm)....

It's Friday!! I am sooooo ready for a weekend. Even though most of that weekend will be spent working. But I seem to be catching on to the working from home thing and am able to focus and get work done. I spent about 2 hours last night processing commissions and I got a lot done.

The only thing on the agenda for the weekend is work, the Vikings game and wrapping some presents. I can't believe it's time to put up the tree.  This past year has flown by!

Today's Lula is just a simple striped Irma with jeans. It's comfortable and easy!

Last nights Lula was better. A lavender Perfect and my puzzle piece leggings.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8buJ2-oD02E

I can understand how you'd be so confused, I don't envy you.....

Thursday.....I worked for 3 hours last night when I got home, but I got a lot done. I also managed to lock myself out of the system twice by forgetting my password. Which is the same password for everything and I type it a million times a day. My brilliance is at an all-time high.

My hair is super staticky today. And that is apparently not a word. But as long as I know what I mean.

Today's Lula is a Carly, a Lindsay and the Disney Rose Beauty and the Beast leggings. I've had these leggings forever but have never worn them because I didn't have the perfect top. But this Carly works great!

Last nights Lula was a pink and bluey-gray striped Randy with solid blue sleeves and leggings. I want to love Randy, but I hate the inconsistency of the fit. This 2x fits like a large. And I have 2x's that fit like 5x's. They are supposed to run the same as traditional sizes, so I should definitely be able to wear a large or extra large. But I can't.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ivt_N2Zcts