Think Pink

Like a good old friend you haven't seen for a while but always think about... PINK is back in my life, and it's even more beautiful than I remember. If you look back at my first ever blog entry...it's all about my pink obsession. 5 years later... I am in love with the color once again, but this time less quantity (looking like a bottle of peptol bismol) and more quality... shall I say. A splash of pink in your day can brighten it up just like that. A little pink post it note or a piece of double bubble gum? How fun!

Lately I have slowly been adding pink things into my kitchen... now I do have to be careful that it doesn't start looking like Barbie's kitchen (for my husband's sake), so I have chosen only a few special items. One of my favorites is our pink thermos, not only it is a great hot water container, convenient for a quick cup of tea or hot lemon, it looks adorable on our counter! Add a bite of pink to the kitchen with these items : pink bubbly, pink & gold tea time cups & heart saucers, milk glass vintage mixing bowls, pink lemonade and yummy strawberry cupcakes. Delicious!

Now onto Pink Fashion! No other color makes a girl feel more girly. It's sophisticated, elegant and youthful at the same time. I have always loved wearing pink. I wore a dusty pink dress for my wedding reception in Bali, it's the most lovely color on sun kissed skin. I still have the pink peekaboo heals I wore with the dress, I am thinking it will look great with a pair of black pants and top to stay true to staying minimal with the pink, maybe if it's sunny enough I can slip on my pink raybans too! And it's almost February so I am switching my blue nail color to one of the many choices of essie pinks very soon. It'll look just perfect with my new Coach 'kristin' purse! Try out one of these pink gems to girlify (and glorify) your look: pretty pink umbrella, essie 'pinking up the pieces' nail polish, Coach kristin shoulder flap, candy pink raybans, burberrry trenhcoat and peekaboo pumps!

Enjoy!
xx

Back...better than ever!

I'm baaaaaack! So how about a new years resolution list to start, actually maybe a cheer to 2009 first, a list... a bliss list of 09, to name a few...(note a few favorites that will be on repeat for years!)

BALI...one big happy family! beach times, bikinis, ubud birthday, new blue bicycle, patra bali, hyatt towels, kuta royal, 'office' marathons, bedugul picnic, birthday barbeques, ikan bakar, indian dinners, brett and bread talk, bukit, balcony, margaritas, TUGU, cozy, lalapan, tipat/rujak, mbok yem, jungle party, design dresses, kim bradley, dengue fever (not so blissful), medicine, needles, daddy, mie 88, hospital pizza delivery, cozy, balangan walks, best western, bike rides, franklin beach, island party, hot rocks, cold water, tuna roles, barbeques, zac efron, make up & hair, tommy & santana in canada, lenny's boat, thornmanby island, glowbal brunches, la petite chocolate croissants, kings of leon, dinner parties, gourmet burgers, pearl jam, chocolate, carpool chats with mom, WC concerts, bubbly, whistler, leather pants, precilla wigs, victoria, ...run this town tonight!, bacon, dance dance dance, guest stylist, ziggy, barbados, bb, the tides, beach lane brunch, shoe rack, xmas morning at marlis', penthouse new years kiss...

Now onto the present, with my new motto "life is good and it gets better". I don't normally do New Years 'resolutions' since I feel like I give myself resolutions daily... the typical eat healtier, exercise more, be a nicer human.... but I decided (maybe it has something to do with the fact that I'm turning 30) I will do a 2010 resolution, and it is.... to party and celebrate more and be/do everything glamorous! I am going to be a YES woman. For I find it way too easy to say NO, why not say yes first and then decide?

Ok I better conserve some things for next time!

xx

Guest "confession" by Peri Clark

Peri is certified in Career Development, both as a counsellor and a practitioner. She is also certified in Firo B, (behavioral elements) and specializes in Emotional Intelligence Assessment (EQ-i™), Coaching and Development. She has extensive training in working with people dealing with anxiety and challenges. Peri currently lives on the beautiful Sunshine Coast in British Columbia, Canada but serves clients throughout North America, Southeast Asia (Indonesia & Singapore) and Australia.

Besides all that stuff...Peri also happens to be my mother. And a wonderful one she is! Since I can remember she has always taught us kids to embrace self improvement, the power of the mind, and to live life with flair and laughter. Although there were/are times when I wish that she didn't always know exactly what the real reason might be that I'm sad or mad or want to punch someome in the face! ... "now Lora, think of what YOU might be reflecting right now....", "you are where you want to be honey." Well....she's right! and I thank her for that.

Here is a "confession" she is sharing with us today.



(Slightly Unconventional) Emotional Wisdom- by Peri

Have you felt frustrated with someone this week? I am betting that the answer is YES!

Frustration is a normal reaction that everyone experiences from time to time (unless they are emotionally dead or in a coma) in social environments like work, school, or with family members It is unavoidable. Ongoing triggers like office politics, long hours, huge workloads, inefficient coworkers and deadlines make the workplace the perfect breeding ground for frustration at its best! Not to mention pre-occupied family members. (PS3, cell phones, Facebook anyone), who don’t seem to be pulling their weight around the house.

Whether it affects your efficiency, your sanity, your plans for the evening, or even your mood- in the long run it depends on how you handle it.

My way of handling frustration is rather unconventional. I like to picture the source of my frustration (usually a person) in different, unusual scenarios. For example, a co-worker that I am finding particularly annoying- perhaps they are not returning my phone calls, or, I need them to assist me by providing some information that they all of a sudden don’t seem to be able to- find although they had it an hour ago. Maybe I need someone to help me move something that is too heavy to do by myself, but they cant do it till next week, which by that will time have me fired. Or how about the family member that eats off your precious heirloom plates then hides them under their bed, that you are unable to find until you see a mouse heading in for a snack?

Regardless of the infraction, I get immense pleasure by picturing these “Frustrating Freddies” with necks made of rubber. As I twist their head round and round, the neck participates by acting as a sort of “propeller rod”. Once the heads get round up very tightly- you let go….and imagine the havoc that happens with their necks unwinding at the speed of lightening, and the look of shock and awe on their faces as it happens! Ha Ha Ha. It is pretty funny. Sometimes picturing the head bouncing off of walls to a Rolling Stones tune or the Philharmonic Orchestra for a more dramatic effect, is very amusing. Other times the neck may be so tightly wound that it actually lifts them off the ground – helicopter style, hopefully not into a ceiling fan! There are untold amounts of possible scenarios that are sure to satisfy a harmless, imaginary payback as the result of being an uncooperative idiot.

Ally McBeal perfected this method in her show. Not only does it help you vent, relieve your frustration, and feel a heck of a lot better, you can do so with a smile. Try it and let me know how it works for you!

This is Peri- your emotional wisdom provider- wishing you a frustration free week!

Hair Talk

I am having a bad hair day! I can hardly stand myself right now because I should’ve known when I woke up this morning that it was not going to be a good hair day… for one, my cowlick was extra, shall I say pointy!

So for now I have it up in a extra high ponytail that is so tight that I feel a headache coming on, and I might look like I’ve had a facelift too. I know that both my sisters know exactly what I am talking about.

We all complain about our hair. Women have been straightening, dying, curling, extending and decorating their hair since the beginning of time, even the flintstones ladies accessorized their hair with bones to make it look more attractive!

Now I do in fact actually like my hair most of the time. I have come to appreciate the inconsistent waves and curls, the nice volume when I let it air dry, and the natural color change that happens from summer to winter.

But I wouldn’t mind having these gorgeous heads of hair! Here are some my all time fav celebrity hair. Notice that they are mostly long brunettes but I included a couple of blondes too, not to appear bias...

Penelope Cruz - gorgeous glossy shine!


Vanessa Hudgens - beautiful beach hair!

Gisele - if I was a blonde bombshell!

Blake Lively - ladylike luscious layers!


Maybe it's time for me to get a wash & blow!

xx

Rejuvenation Monday!

For something completely new....today I started my 7 day gentle cleansing detox to get bikini ready for my winter vacation! 2 magical herb pills 15 mins before breakfast, and 2 with breakfast, taken with a full glass of purified water, and the same with dinner. So far so good, and obviously there hasn't been any noticable changes (I did have the quite the sneezing attack this morning)... but because of my overactive imagination I am already sensing my body's gratitude, and I can already tell that I am going to feel amazing by the end of it. And it won't hurt that my last day of detox will be my first morning in beautiful Barbados! It'll be my first time on the Carribean Sea. Not only that, it'll be my first vacation with my bb Kelsey. I am way too excited!

Now what to pack?

xx