famous ... in bed

When I'm stressed out, I have a tendency to do a few things (besides reading blogs, keeping in touch with friends, and cuddling with either my dog or my boyfriend) -- and that is eat food or exercise. Seems a bit bizarre, doesn't it? I love comfort food (though I try not to go overboard) and I love exercising, but don't have the time/the moola for a gym membership at the moment. So, instead, I work out at home and put a gazillion and one exercise DVDs on hold.

Yesterday though, was a 'eat food' day, and as an early year-and-a-half celebration with The Boy (since we both knew we wouldn't have time to celebrate in two weeks) we decided to hit up the Mandarin, a buffet restaurant. Eating delicious food there has motivated me to work-out today, for sure. It was an amazing time full of laughs and luuurve.

Lunch + dessert + The Boy = yummy times, haha.

Then came the fortune cookie part that comes with the bill. The last time I went to the restaurant, our server told us to add "... in bed" to our fortune for a little funny spin. I dare you all to try it, too ;) It's sort of stuck with me ever since so as I cracked open my cookie, I waited in anticipation to see what I'd add "in bed" to:

That's right, folks. My destiny is to be famous ... in bed (meep!). The Boy didn't approve of his fortune and said he'd much rather have one that said, "You will have a Ford Mustang Shelby GT 500 dropped off on your driveway tomorrow" ... I told him fortune cookies didn't work that way, though (heehee). All in all, I think it was a much-deserved escape ... I really needed it.

1) I give total credit to Kym for her 'in other news' segment of her blog posts for this 'in other brews'!

2) Thanks so much for all your feedback and lovely comments, you have no idea how much it means to me. You're able to make me laugh, make me think, and made me feel warm & fuzzy! *HUGS* I heart you all so much.

3) My weekend will be full of sending out overdue packages to friends, and finishing up websites. I really wish I could've gotten to this sooner!

4) Oh, and it will also be full of homework. Joy.

And, I have to ask:

Would anyone like to be a guest blogger in the next couple of weeks?

I've been slacking in the whole updating aspect which I hate and have about twelve projects/essays/presentations in the next few weeks alone (which I also hate). So if some of you want a spot here to ramble, talk about how much they love/hate coffee, or anything at all just leave a comment or e-mail me at betterthancoffee@gmail.com. I'll be back soon, I promise, I just need time to focus on school and teacher's college applications.

Besides that, I hope you all:

Have a beautiful weekend :)

M.A.C. attack!

Confession time: I only* have a drawer of make-up, found in my desk -- and my Mom still thinks I have too much! It's full of boxes, ones dedicated to eyeshadows (mostly Rimmel and CoverGirl), lipglosses (found from every part of the neighbourhood) and tons of foundations. The most I've splurged on is a Lancome foundation, which met its sudden death after six months when the pump broke and I couldn't scoop the rest of the product out of the bottom. A tragedy in the make-up world, as far as I'm concerned!

Confession #2: I only own three Mac products. The first being a lipstick from the Fafi collection called Strawbaby, a second being a Mineralized Foundation in Medium, and a lipglass ... which I use as brow gel (I feel like I should be lowering my head in shame right now).

While I'm addicted to watching make-up tutorials, my 'hauls' consist of three-pack eyeshadows from Rimmel from the drugstore and the occasional Lashblast. Since most of my funds right now are being devoted to Europe (more on that in a later blog!), I don't really have the extra money to spend on things to beautify me, cap'n.

Bring in the Fairy GodMother Sister. After having seen my post on 43 Things, one of them was to buy my first Mac eyeshadow. Lo and behold, she sends me an encouraging card with a Mac giftcard! What a gift, indeed! (Love you, sis!) Only, now that I've considered it, I'm debating between eyeshadows, blushes, and lip products right now.

Which is where you come in! I'm not an expert on Mac at all, though I do have an idea of what things I'd like to have. So, here's a preview and I'd really like to know what YOU would spend if someone handed you a Mac giftcard (with $25 I might add, don't go too crazy)!

Eyeshadows
For me, I'd love an eyeshadow that I'd be able to use on an almost daily basis, for an everyday eye or whatnot. I don't want to splurge (giftcard or not!) on a yellow colour I'd only wear twice. So here are some options, if you have any suggestions let me know! It doesn't just have to be in the beige/brown range (though I'm really disappointed Satin Taupe is sold out)!


L-R: Tempting (from the Style Warrior collection), Omega, Woodwinked, Swiss Chocolate.

Blush
Ah, I love blush. Hate the price of it, though. I only have about four blushes, so it'd be nice to add to that collection as well. I'm considering Buff since I always see that in the 'how to contour' videos on Youtube, whereas the rest are just pink shades. Any suggestions?


L-R: On A Mission (from the Style Warrior collection), Fleur Power, Pinch Me, Buff.

Lips
I'm at a total loss. Way too many options. Lipsticks, lipglosses, lip conditioners. I'm shying away from lipglasses because they're much too sticky and well ... I primarily wear lip products when I'm around The Boy, 'cause he loves when my lips smell like guava (courtesy of CoverGirl). There's slimshines, monogram, Viva glam (which I know my little Mac counter at the mall will probably have since they've advertised it for years).

Plus, I'm not sure what shade to use. I like lighter pinks/nudes ... yeah, I'm a lost cause, aren't I?

So, anyone have any advise for the novice make-up user?
I'm planning on going this Saturday and definitely want a top 3 picked out in case they don't have something I'd like.

Thanks for your help!
And thank you to my fairy sister for her kindness!

*I realized this could be considered a lot, but I'm comparing it to a lot of make-up gurus I know who dedicate a whole dresser to make-up.