Face your fears and pierce the night

Good morning.

I have a brief update and then something to suit my current introspective state and say thank you.

I had a small complication and so I was not able to have my procedure. I go back on Wednesday to finally get this done and gratefully, I will have an extra day to rest. Then...on to better health and a glorious new year.

So...my year has been up/down/sideways and crazy but it was a beautiful chapter of my life. These are the things I've realized and the treasures I have.

1. I married a wonderful man. My feelings for him are stronger and more ardent every day. He is my best friend, my confidant, my rock and the owner of my heart. I could not imagine a life without him.

2. My family is powerful and amazing. My sister(s) make me laugh, let me cry and give me hope every single day. And when I am feeling destroyed, my mommy is there to put me back together.

3. My friends. How lucky I am to know so many wonderful people! How grateful I am to reconnect with my lovely Christine, my bestie from high school. I do not know how I could soldier on without Jeff and Terri. We three propped one another up through major life changes, loss and we have come together to celebrate. We are the three besties and we will continue to terrorize the town!

Most of all, I would like to say thank you to my special besties that I have had the privilege to meet thanks to our mutual love of nail polish.
Laynie, Ginger, Lisa, Ange, Landa, Nikki and Andrea :
I love you guys so much. You all inspire me and I'm honored that you have allowed me to share in your lives. Thank you for being so kind and wonderful. If I win Powerball tomorrow, I am getting on a plane to come see each and every one of you so I can give you big hugs in person. You make the world a better place by being here and I'm so proud of each of you.

4. My job. It might kill me but I adore it.

And there ya have it. My attempt to cheer myself and remember how wonderful my life truly is. I sincerely hope that you all have a terrific New Year filled with  love, joy and plenty of nail polish.

Love,

Lamby

 

Devastated

Good morning.

This is really hard for me to write because I don't want to share too much. However, I did tell you all that I had been having some health issues and after several doctor visits, I now know what is plaguing me. The best news is that I do not have cancer. That was probably the thing I was worried about most.
I do have to have an emergency procedure tomorrow and frankly, I am terrified. I'm grateful it can all be done on an outpatient basis but I'm worried about any complications AND getting right back to work.
I don't have the luxury of time to wait and schedule time off for myself and because my job has been changing, I'm afraid to make my boss feel inconvenienced. (And the past two weeks have been mass stress and being short handed. Did I also mention how I put insane amounts of pressure on myself at work anyway? Oy.)
Again, I have no time to wait at all. I have to have this procedure or things will be significantly worse.
So right now, I am a mess and I am scared to death.

My itinerant blogging will most likely continue but I am confident my health will be better and I hope to be bringing you pretty pictures of nail polish on a regular basis again after the New Year.
I will be carrying you all in my heart.

I feel cold as ice

Good morning.

I'm kind of sort of back. I mentioned before that I was dealing with a lot of transition. My job went through a lot of staffing and policy changes and my schedule has been all over the place. Things are starting to settle but it was fraught with a lot of uncertainty for awhile. I'm grateful to have a few days off to recover, spend time with my favorite people and hopefully, get back on top of this blog.

Today I have some random nail looks for you that I've done recently.

Urban Outfitters Green 11 topped with one coat 

Cover Girl Boundless Color Pink Twinkle

If you do not have this Cover Girl top coat, I highly recommend it. It's a sheer pink jelly, loaded with golden flakes. Best of all, it is easily found at most drugstores that carry Cover Girl and it is teh cheap. 

My next look was suggested by Matt and it was a great color combination but not the best execution.

Essence Just Rock It with

Color Club Magic Elf  nail art.

I do not know what I was thinking but I doubt it was division.

However, Magic Elf  is pretty damned magically lovely.

I didn't have a lot of time one morning to do my nails so I went with my standby of slapping glitters on and going for it. It has a nice icy look to it so it seems appropriate since it's been so effing cold.

Sally Hansen DVD, two coats

topped with two coats Color Club Snowflakes

My next look is what I've been sporting since Tuesday.

Three coats L.A. Girl Groupie

Two coats Cover Girl Pink Twinkle

Two coats NYX Purple Ave

No. I cannot stop when it comes to flakies. I cannot have enough flakies. I NEED MOAR FLAKIES!

BTW, do not mind the state of my hands. The weather has been so dry and cold as well as my usual routine of massive hand washing due to my filthy, filthy job. My body butter, scrubs, paraffin dips and oiling have not helped my hands at all. Le sigh.

Anyway, I was madly in love with this look. It has a cool speckled, almost stone like texture and it is sparkly. 

I wore it again yesterday partly because I would have no time to remove and start all over again so I did this:

China Glaze Matte Magic on index and pinkie

Nailene snowflake decals on ring

Extra layers of Zoya Armor on thumb, middle and ring.

Mattifying was amazeballs. I keep forgetting how much I love to do that to glitters. This also wore exceptionally well.

Mind you, I do not celebrate the winter holidays so I don't showcase holiday manis but this is my lone concession. I think I did it because I was looking forward to having three days off. So yeah.

There ya have it. I'm off to swatch some things for you that I have either forgotten to do or because I hated the original pic. Then it's more busy time. I'm going to a friend's birthday party tonight. Tomorrow, I am having breakfast with my awesome mother-in-law and the next day, I will be at my mommy's for much food, drink and RUM BALLS. Oh, hells yes.

Quacking up

Good morning!
Since I've been dealing with some new developments, I've been amusing myself by playing around on Polyvore.
It's been great to get my creativity flowing and it is quite the stress reliever.

Anyway, I wanted to share some of the things I've created. (Guess who's excited about her Ducks going to the National Championship??)

Autzen by Mighty Lambchop featuring converse shoes

Citizens Of Humanity 'Avedon' Jean - Donna Ida - farfetch.com
farfetch.com
Citizen of humanity jeans »

Converse Chuck Taylor
$45 - zappos.com
Converse shoes »

Amazon.com: NYX Cosmetics Glitter Nail Polish Forest Green Glitter...
$2.50 - amazon.com

Broad Bay Cotton University of Oregon Ducks Purse - OR-9 | CSN Stores
$20 - csnstores.com

College Dangle Earrings - Oregon Ducks
$15 - collegegear.com

Columbia Oregon Ducks Ladies Green-Gold Double Reverse Vest
pac-10.com

Oregon Ducks Round Heart Art Nouveau-Style Toggle Necklace
pac-10.com

Ladies White Russell Puddles Hoodie Tee
spiritduck.uoduckstore.com

Yellow/Green Infinity Circle Jersey Scarf
spiritduck.uoduckstore.com

My next one is a little bit crazy but it's totally what I would sport, say if I had won Powerball. Because YSL pumps are so appropriate to wear to a football game.  ;)

Luxe Duck by Mighty Lambchop featuring black skinny jeans

Versus Leather Biker Jacket With Seams
2,870 GBP - brownsfashion.com
Bike jackets »

AE Women's Skinny Jeans
$50 - ae.com
Black skinny jeans »

Yves Saint Laurent Tribtoo green leather pumps
610 EUR - montaignemarket.com
Leather shoes »

Bottega Veneta Billiard Cocco Tie and Dye clutch, $9,500
style.com
Bottega veneta handbag »

Ladies Supwitchugirl I Love My Ducks Slim Fit Tee
spiritduck.uoduckstore.com

Oregon Ducks School Charm Toggle Bracelet
ncaafootball.com

Oregon Ducks School Charm Round Earrings
ncaafootball.com

So, what do you guys think? Am I QUACKers or what?

BTW, nail polish to come soon. I must buy batteries for my camera BUT I have downloaded a sweet camera app for my Android phone that I have had a lot of fun playing with. Damn, I'm getting all artsy.

As always, loves and hugs to you!

Sometimes I think you're just too good for me...

Good morning!

Today is a super special day at our house. Today is my handsome, loving, funny, brilliant and amazing husband's birthday!

Happy Birthday, Matt!

I love you!

We will be busy spending the day together and I will be pampering and spoiling my special guy.

  He is simply amazing, he really is a gift and a treasure. 

Have a beautiful day, friends. I know we will!

Too many flames with too much to burn...

Good morning.

I know I haven't been around very much. I'm going through some transition and I have a lot to deal with at the moment. However, I wanted to share with you some of the interesting graffiti I saw while in Portland.
Oddly enough, this was in the ladies' room at the brilliant Powell's Books. If you ever find yourself in Portland, Oregon you MUST go there. It is my favorite book store and I buy all of my textbooks from them. They are amazing. (Plus there's the whole supporting a local, indie business that makes one feel good.)
Without further ado, I present Bathroom Post Secret.
All pictures are clickable to enlarge.

It is terribly sad to read much of this and know that these people have nowhere and no one else to confide in.
Sigh.

What a bummer for a Monday, right? I'm just not a happy Lamb and I guess I'm dragging you all down with me. :( Sorry.