Constipated Yawn...

Yawn:  v.intr.

A yawn is a reflex of simultaneous inhalation of air and stretching of the eardrums, followed by exhalation of breath.

Yawning is commonly associated with tiredness, stress, overwork, lack of stimulation and boredom, though recent studies show it may be linked to the cooling of the brain.

In humans, yawning is often triggered by others yawning!

(source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yawn)

I bet you're fighting the urge to yawn right now!  Well, for the past few days, I feel like I have to yawn... and it goes and goes and I never get that last bit of inhalation that leaves me feeling satisfied.  I imagine I've looked like this a couple of times... yup... attractive.

So I've been 40 for over a week now.  What's different? Nothing and everything... if that makes any sense?!?  One thing I've been thinking about a lot lately is how greatly my interests change from one year to the next.  One moment, I'm all about cooking, then sewing, then gardening, then painting, then nails, then fashion... (Adult ADD?)

One thing for sure, I miss drawing.  I have all my supplies staring at the side of my head right now.  Begging for some attention.  I miss it... but not feeling it lately...

The last time I doodled with my Prismacolors was when I drew these girls.

This one got smeared and had to throw her out :(

This one is waiting to be colored in...

This is waiting for completion...

Waiting for completion...

She's not done either... She's my favorite tho :)

Some friends and family have expressed missing my videos.  I used to video myself drawing and painting.  Honestly, I stopped because I couldn't take the negative criticism.  Yup, there's some nasty, competitive crazies out there.... But here I will sign off leaving you with an oldie but goodie.

If you haven't seen it before, I hope you enjoy it.

If you have, I hope you enjoy watching it again!

Click here to watch:  Violet Blu

Goodbye 30's...

We've had some really good times,

We've had some really bad times.

I cried a lot,

but I laughed a lot too.

I've given in to some things,

and I've fought harder for others.

I've learned that turning 40 is not old,

It's mature and can be quite sexy!

I'm learning to forgive myself,

and to be honest with myself...

I've learned to stand up,

and speak up!

I've learned that experiences hold more value,

and materialistic things fade.

I've learned that I love "giving",

but that doesn't necessarily mean that "I'll be getting".

I've learned to let go of the bad in my life,

In order to make room for the good...

I've learned that when I'm not at my best,

My family suffers...

I've learned to live intentionally,

Not to just "exist"...

I've learned that turning 40 brings me freedom,

and some things aren't as important anymore...

I've learned that it's okay to be me,

and people can either love it or leave it.

I've learned that forgiving others,

Feels so much better than holding grudges.

I've learned that no matter how nice I am,

Some people may not like me and that's okay...

I've learned that acts of kindness,

go a long way.

I've learned that failure sucks!

But not trying is worse...

I learned I have the power to BELIEVE,

and the choice to be HAPPY!

So CHEERS to me! I've reached the top of the hill...

I think it's time to make my way up a mountain!

Nail Art

I go through phases where I really enjoy decorating my nails. Sometimes, I'll do my nails, take a picture then take it off immediately. People often ask me how often I do my nails and I really don't have an answer for that.  It just depends... sometimes I'll do them once a week and other times, I'll go 3 or 4 weeks without touching them.

Here's are some designs I've done this year.  Hope you enjoy :O)

Glittery French

Simple Valentine Message

Cute "Corset"

Simple Nude with Black

Cherry Blossoms (purple, yeah I know)

Cute Pink and Black flower design

Nude with White Lines accented with Gold

Black and Gold Marble design with Zebra accents

Zig-Zag Red, White and Blue

Simple Marble Watermelon design

Cute and easy Halloween design

Black and Silver with White Zebra stripe accents

Fun and simple Dice design

Red, Gray and Gold design using the tape method

on the ring finger

Thanks for visiting! :O)

2012 Fall Wreath

Although we are still in the high 90's here in AZ, I can't help but feel excited about the Fall.  All the stores are filled with Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas decor.  I figured, since we are officially in the Fall season now, why not make a Fall wreath?

Here's a super simple wreath that I put together in about an hour or less:

I bought a medium size wreath a few months back.

Ribbon $2.79 ea (sale)

4x6 Letter "S" $2.99

Velvety Maple Bouquet  $1.99 (sale)

2 - Daisy/Mum Fall bouquet  $3.49 ea. (sale)

Supplies needed:

Glue gun

Diagonal cutting pliers

Thin wire

I wrapped one spool of ribbon loosely around

the wreath and secured it in the back.

I created a bow with the second spool of ribbon

and secured it with thin crafting wire.

Make sure to leave a little ribbon at the end

to hand you letter from.  This ended up being

too much so I simply made a few more loops

in my bow :O)

Attach the bow to the wreath with wire.

Cut the flowers off the bouquet as close to the

base as possible.

Arrange the flowers on the wreath simple by

weaving through the twigs of the wreath.  This is

where you might need your glue gun.  There

were a few flowers that were loose and not

fitting snugly through the vines of the wreath

so I just put a little glue and secured them

into place.

I wasn't planning on putting all the flowers

on but it just kind of ended up this way.

I could have gotten away with not wrapping

the first spool of ribbon around the wreath

since you can't even really see it.  I could

have used both spools on making a

larger bow.  (lesson learned!)

I spray painted the "S" with gold paint,

created a loop with the remainder of 

the ribbon and secured it in the back...

Hung the "S"...

and Taaaaa-Daaaaaa!

Here you have a monogrammed wreath for Fall!

Hope you enjoyed :O) xoxo