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Tuesday, October 31, 2006

Jenn

Hi everyone, I am finally posting something on here.

I am no fashion expert.

When I was in junior high I tried putting on some blush for the first time. Since I'd kind of drawn it in a straight line across my face, everyone kept asking me if I had a sunburn. I was embarrassed, realizing I'd screwed it up, and told everyone yes. (Isn't it interesting how a person can get a sunburn in the middle of January?) A girl in my class who was bolder than most people finally said to me, "ARE YOU WEARING BLUSH?" I confessed, and she was then kind enough to show me how to put it on (80's style!)

I got my ears pierced in college because my friends talked me into it at the mall. I do not regret that decision, although I don't wear earrings much anymore. I have to remember to wear them occasionally so the holes don't grow back in.

The best thing I ever did for myself was the decision three years ago to get a brow wax. Nobody dragged me there. Nobody even had to convince me. But I was so scared I'd come out looking like I had a permanent surprise drawn on my face. Thankfully it turned out good, and now I will never go back to those big hairy eyebrows I once had.

Sunday, October 29, 2006

The New Wild Woman!

Hi All! I'm the newest addition to the "Gobulous Hottie Bloggers" I'm honored to be among such wild, courageous, strong, beauitful, and inspiring women! Give all of yourselves a big pat on the back for me!






As for me, I'm 28 from Elizabethton, Tennessee. I've lived in the South all of my life, and couldn't imagine living anywhere else! I married a wonderful man, Chris, on December 31st, of 2002, and have been living happily ever after. Well, for the most part. We ALL know there are many bumps in the road on the way to happiness, and I didn't just hit, I FELL into one of those this year.

For those who didn't know, my husband's company went on strike on May 15th of this year. If nothing else, this strike has taught me how strong I am. I'm a much stronger person than I ever realized I was. The strike ended on wednesday. Chris should be returning to work within the next couple of weeks, and *Thank God* I'll have health insurance again.

In 2003, I was diagnosed with PCOS/IRS (Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome with Insulin Resistance Syndrome), a disease I wouldn't wish upon my worst enemy. I won't bore you with my health stories, let's just put it this way, I haven't actually felt like a human until this year. God bless Dr. Brenda Crowder, she's the one who found my PCOS/IRS, and cared enough to treat me. Because of her never giving up, we now have it under control. If you, or someone you know is overweight/excessive weightgain (and honestly don't know why), have irregular periods, infertility, fatigue, depression, excessive hair growth (on face or body), skin tags, or gastro/intestinal upset- please talk to your doctor about PCOS/IRS- don't wait until you end up like me.

I've been a life-long member of St. Thomas Episcopal Church, in Elizabethton, and I currently teach/lead our youth group. The running joke is, "I'm warping America one Sunday School at a time!" Although I am a Christian, I don't force my beliefs on anyone. I respect ALL religions.

I have a precious, 40lbs cat named Morris who is my world. He's big and orange, and TOTALLY spoiled rotten. Speaking of spoiled rotten- I have two Godsons, Caleb, and Luke, who are my heart.

I am a member of the Haunt Masters Club, of Eastern Tennessee (www.hauntmastersclub.com) We do paranormal investigations anywhere in the East Tn/Southwest Va areas, free of charge. We're a very diverse group, but can all come together for a common purpose.

In my spare time, (after all of these activities), I enjoy spending time with my friends and family, pageants, photography, nature, animals, hiking, swimming, blogging, writing, and of course, sleeping! ;0)

Now you've got a little bit of info about me! My life is an open book, there's pretty much nothing I won't tell you, so please, ask questions if you have any! I look forward to getting to know all of you!

Friday, October 27, 2006

Introducing; Celina!!!

Ok Ok
I have been prodded. It is about time. This is my best feature.



No really. That is a good ass, no?
This is my other.



The eyes have it. Ok well I look a little scary there , but it is coming close to Halloween. I have been complimented on the smile too. I guess I still have all my teeth.

I hail from the cold Western Canada. So, many parts of my body need to be covered to avoid frost bite. This can be a positive thing. At least I look good in a hat. The thing I like least about me is my feet.
Well, uhh you can see unless I am slinging a resume I am really bad at blowing my own horn. Luckily that isn't what I live for so it is all good!!!
Thanks for reading.

Meatloaf

Ok, now THERE's a topic we all love. Everyone loves meatloaf, right? Be it the rock star or the food.

So, I got my hair done the other day, I had it highlighted, or retouched or whatever it is you do when there's grow-out. And she talked me into some layers. I really like them. I think they make my hair look way longer. So I took some pictures of my hair.

My son was using the camera to make some little movie, and he see's this picture on the viewfinder of my hair. Keeping in mind, he just glanced at it, and it's a small window that you see. He said to me "mom why are you taking pictures of meatloaf?"
I said WHAT? What the heck are you talking about, I didn't take any pictures of meatloaf!, so I grab the camera, and I'm like, "that's a picture of my hair you WEIRDO!!!"

So we had a great laugh over it, and now I will share with you my meatloaf.

This is a before picture when I didn't have long layers



and this is now, with the new layers, i like it much better





So I recommend that everyone with long hair, get some of these long layers, and then you can be in fashion. Because if you will notice, almost all the stars in magazines have the long layered look parted in the middle. Not that we are trying to be LIKE them at all, er....You know what I mean!!!

Tuesday, October 24, 2006

Mom Jeans

I really hope I can score a pair of these Mom Jeans because skinny jeans are the devil.

Oprah.com has a great guide for buying jeans.

For some reason Mom Jeans aren't on it. Hmmmm....

Sunday, October 22, 2006

Shameless un-hot story

I drove to Fargo, I saw the Def Leppard show from the first row...I made eye contact with some, met one, got my pic with him and an autograph..must be my big boobs...or Ta-ta's..

Here is my mom and I
















This is my in all my hotness, after the show about 1am, I am in my jammies, and holding my autographed ticket....When this dude dies I am so gonna sell this on ebay.




















Ok, thats all I will burden with you with..thats what my blog is for..

just wanted to share..

Hope all u hotties are doing well..

Rock On and Bee Real


addendum
I'm going to provide the link over to Bossy's Blog so you guys can read about her adventure in more detail!!!

love ya bossy!

Friday, October 20, 2006

Support the Dove Campaign

We have talked before about society and the unrealistic expectations of beauty that are portrayed.
If enough people get together on this, maybe something can be done. As we know, Dove has already come out with ad's in support of "normal" women, and while this is a novel concept, it needs to be expanded on, and targeted more toward the younger, more impressionable girls.

I've provided the link for a video and I believe emma mentioned this already, it shows this ordinary girl and the process she goes through, including adjustments made by computer, to "perfect" her face for an ad. Click Here to watch. Then post in and we'll discuss it.

Tuesday, October 17, 2006

About Anne - Is There Anything Worth Knowing?

Memory Lane...

Thanks Ms. Badoo for the previous introduction. I'm not quite sure there is too much else to tell except... look at that HAIR!!! I don't remember having that much hair! This was when I used to play and sing lead in a bluegrass band. I think I was about 17 in this picture. I remember this day so vividly. We did two shows at two different locations and did this photo shoot in front of a huge window in an old building in downtown Louisville, Ky. I remember being so worried about my hair. Since my hair is naturally straight I was afraid all the curl would fall out before the photo. Thank goodness for Vidal Sasoon! In case you're wondering, I purposely cut off the guys' heads in this scan.

This is a picture of me with the same group. We were performing at the Kentucky Center for the Arts. This was in the Bomhard Theater. I think I was about 19 here.

I decided to lose the guitar and move on from the bluegrass band to a rock band at the tender age of 21. When I was about 23 years old I decided to quit the rock band and head to Nashville, Tennessee - Music City! I wanted to be a star! I quickly found out that just about every other person I met was there for the same thing. I got a job as a legal secretary and that's what I did for a living for a long time while roaming the streets of Nashville, passing out demo tapes and performing here and there.

I decided I needed a "head shot" for my demo package and since I couldn't afford a "real" photographer I headed to the nearest Glamour Shots studio. It's just too funny! The color version of this photo is in a frame on my dresser. I asked HubbaDood when he was little if he knew who that was in the picture and he said "Mommy. I can tell by her teeth." Kids are so honest.



As life continues and time passes, I got married, had a child, quit my day job and moved back home to Kentucky and had another child after 10 years in Nashville. Priorities change and life moves on. It seems my body is moving on as well. Here's pretty much what I look like now. I might need to learn some new techniques at applying my makeup though. Bran-Man was over one day and we did face painting as part of his study of South Africa. I let the kids paint my face.

I have green eyes but I wish they were greener. I wish I didn't have "pink" skin. I don't mind my gray hair - everyone thinks I highlight it. I don't like to color my hair mostly because I'm not a maintenance person. I do good to get a shower and apply makeup. I like my smile but I wish my teeth were white. I can't whiten them because I fell on my face in 5th grade and chipped my front tooth. It has a bonding repair and in order to whiten my teeth I would have to replace the front one - can't afford that. I have great fingernails but I don't usually let them grow - can't play guitar that way. I like my lips, my eyes and the mole on my right cheek. I wouldn't feel too bad about my appearance if I could lose the excess person I'm carrying around.

Saturday, October 14, 2006

I'm doing it again, Presenting Anne!!!

Today, our special hottie is none other than our own Anne!!!! She's hails from hubba doo, and I've known her since she was a baby blogger. She is married with 2 delightful little hubba kids, whom she diligently home schools. She is health conscious, deeply spiritual, and committed to her family. She has been a rock star, and a motorcycle ridin babe.

But you'll have to read her blog to find out the details!!
She loves to sing, and I do believe she also plays acoustic guitar. Anne just turned 40 this year, but I think she still looks great!!

This is her in high school, what a gorgeous girl!



Here she is all growed up with her babies. I think she's still gorgeous!!!!



Ok Anner banana'ers, fill in the blanks for me, tell us about yourself !!

Wednesday, October 11, 2006

Let's Re-Cap

What I want to do today, Is re-cap whose joined thus far, and make sure we all know whose who. I'll link this over to My gobhole, so that we don't miss anyone who might be wanting to join. This way, we can also see who has yet to post in the introduction, and I might have to go peruse their blog and do it myself? BWAHAAHAAA

Each name is highlighted, so if you click on it you'll be taken to her introduction.
Ok, First of all, you probably already know me, so lets skip me. I'm the first one who went, so you can find mine at the bottom of the heap. Next, I want to feature:

Dawn Marie

She contributed this gorgeous template. Now I want you to understand, she had to work with ME on this, and I can be difficult to pin down. Also, she hand codes things in the template, and that sounds just daunting. She is one smart and talented girl, so let me formally say, Dawn Marie, I love you for doing this for me, and I"m SOOOOO glad you are here with us.

Next, in order of appearance:
Melinda
Redneck Scottsdale Princess
Sassyglass
Aunt Josefina
McBunni
Emmasometimes
Mrs Diamond
Bossy
Lynn


Now, I'd like to mention the ladies who joined but have yet to post introductions:
Anne
Jenn
Maisha
Barbara
whtnrest (I don't know your real name)

So, we've done pretty well here with the return rate. If this was a research study, the return rate would be exceptional. But I prefer a 100% return rate, so I'm going to keep hounding you. I think this blog is going great so far, and I'm really enjoying everyone's contributions!! Lets keep up the good work.

Also, check out mcbunni's post below this, I don't want to be taking focus off the good stuff she has to say!!!

Monday, October 09, 2006

Calorie Counters Unite!

Ok, we don't have to unite, but I wanted to tell y'all about this website my friend turned me on to. It's called The Daily Plate and it tracks progress and is really user friendly. I've only been using it for two days...but it's neat! The food list has like over 10,300 foods on it or something like that. .....and it's free! Of course, you can sign up for the "Gold Membership" but it's like $30 a month! No thanks. I have access to all I need for free. :)

So, if you're interested in counting calories and losing weight, this might be the site for you! Go check it out!

Saturday, October 07, 2006

Me in a nutshell

So, I've been putting off doing this because I didn't have a picture of myself on this computer. I even searched through 64 pages of thumbnail pictures in the album on the site that my family has, and sad to say, I only found 4 of me, and I'm not posting any of those ones! I even found one of all 6 of my siblings titled "Where's Lynn?" So, tonight, I actually tried taking a picture of myself holding the camera out at arm's length. After several shots of my forehead, the drapes, I've decided that is not the easiest thing to do!
So, now I'm babbling because I don't know what to write.
My best features: I don't know, my eyes I guess, and sense of humor. Oh! And my underwire bras. After nursing 3 kids, I've decided I can't live without them. ;)

So, here I am, smirking about all the previous attempts of taking my own picture. I'm tired and it's been a long day!

I have a tattoo that I love. I might get another one, if I could decide what to get. I recently had my belly button pierced.

Hubby and I have been married for 18 years, 1 month and 10 days.

I work part time at a convenience store in town. And I really can't think of anything else to say. I could go on and on about my kids, but this isn't about them, is it?

Edited to add:

I meant to add tattoo picture last night, but was too lazy to find the disc it's saved on, so here it is now. First is one that my niece took while I was getting it.

And here's one right after it was finished:

And, last picture for the day, I promise. I was fiddling with my camera this afternoon, and finally figured out the timer!

Sunglasses

I have a thing about sunglasses, always have. I used to spend copious amounts of money on good brands, like Revo, and Maui Jim. After awhile of dropping, sitting on or losing them, I got sick of wasting the money and just started buying 20 dollar Fossils. Since I do lose them a lot, I tend to just buy another pair, Sometimes, I go through my car and I find all of them, and get disgusted with myself for owning so many pairs.

Just recently I got bit by a bug, to buy some quality sunglasses. I was in a mall, and stopped in a sunglass hut. I just could NOT bring myself to afford the Revo's, so instead I chose some Smith glasses. They have a lifetime warranty, which after thinking about it, that is really stupid. Mainly because they will be out of style in a year or two, so who cares about the warranty. But they are good quality and polarized lenses.

Only problem is, I bought them when I was by myself, and now, I'm not so sure about the color. Its a little odd. So I have not been wearing them. And I'm feeling guilty about spending the cash, and not using them, so I figured I'd post a pic and get some advice. Please be totally honest, because if you don't think they look good, I'm going to list them for sale on eBay and get my money out of them. The color is greenish, if you can't tell. They have cute glitter things on the sides, I don't think you can see that.

this is me trying to be cool, as old as I am. It's kinda hard sometimes. But, hey I'm never going to be to old to be cool. I hate my forehead. I hate my nose. I hate my mouth. I hate almost everything about me. But, I decided to say what the heck. If I think I'm cool, then I am. It don't matter if anyone else thinks so or not. I'm just now figuring this out at my age. Well, i quess i knew it all along, but still bothered me. It don't bother me anymore. Because the whole world can kiss my ass. ha. If you don't like what i say, what i do, or who i am. then you don't have to talk to me or be my friend. Since I've had this attitude, I have more friends than I ever have. Still not very many though. I used to just sit back and not talk much because I was so shy. But now I say what I want, If anyone don't like it, like I said earlier. they don't have to like me. The world's not going to stop for me just because of them.

I can't post pictures. Is anyone else having problems with this or is it just my computer. It's really getting on my nerves. I've been trying for 3 days now. sorry no pictures for now.

Friday, October 06, 2006

You Are Beautiful

I'm not sure exactly why Susie thought I was worthy of being a gobulous hottie. I'm not into the whole glam thing. Sure I wear clothes that fit and are in style... I think. And I try to fix up my hair and cover my zits. But I prefer the more natural look. So I wondered what on earth can I contribute to this blog? And this is what I want to share....

Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair and the wearing of gold jewelry and fine clothes. Instead it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God's sight. 1 Peter 3:3-4 NIV

I grew up thinking I was literally the ugliest girl in all the earth. All I ever wanted was to be like the pretty girls. When my husband would tell me I was beautiful I didn't believe him. I just felt so plain. My forehead was too big. I have freckles. My eyelashes were not long enough. And my hair! It was red! I felt bad for desiring this so much. I felt like I must get rid of this vanity and pride in me. I was ashamed of it!
Until one day, we were camping by a beautiful pristine lake. Every day I would grab a book and set up my hammock between two trees near the edge of the lake. Everywhere my eye could see was beauty. Sapphires, and emeralds danced on the shimmering lake as the water soothed my tired soul. Gorgeous sunsets made my heart sing for joy. Diamond stars sparkled in the black velvet sky. I felt like God was wooing me closer to him through the beauty of this glorious land. And I saw a God who loves beautiful things. I suddenly realized that God put the desire in us to be beautiful. This desire is a GOD thing, because God IS beauty! God has a purpose for beauty. When we see beautiful things it brings us joy. It is calming.
The beauty of a woman is far more than hair, nails and pretty clothes. Beauty is the very essence of her. It is what radiates from within. When a woman is filled with the Holy Spirit she will take on a glow that money cannot buy, that no pharmaceutical company can ever hope to imitate! When a woman knows deep within her very being, that God thinks she is beautiful, and He sees her as worthy, she exudes a sense of calm and confidence that is soothing to those around her. She radiates peace, love and joy so that others can breathe the fresh air of the love of God.

Lord, I want to stop striving and just let Your beauty flow out of me that the world will see You.

Thursday, October 05, 2006

introducing the non hottie Bossy

Ok, sorry this is late suzie, but I am a slacker, u know this.

so this is about me..I have lots of cleavage, I have big boobs thanks to my three dang kids...

I am 31, I am a corrections officer, a comedy writer for famous people whom I dont or wont name..hehe....oh and I am writing three books and training for a marathon..

ok I think that is it.

I have been married 11 and a half years.

Most days I feel like a fat slob, even though I run 4 miles per day. I mean the photos dont lie, just look at me.

I have 5 tattoos, one nose ring and a fear of people with no teeth.



















Its funny, I have no picutres of me without sunglasses on..maybe I am alwyas stoned, I will never say.




























This is my family...my kids are retards.






















so there ya have it...this is me....I suck...big damn deal.

Bossy

"the best pocket for your behind"

I picked up one of my trashy magazines and to my surprise it actually doled out some really great fashion advice! please read the following if you suffer from "hatemyassitis", these tricks should help.

Problem: small butt
Solution: Flap or Tapered pockets. Flap pockets can give the illusion of a fuller seat while pockets that taper in can help shape you're tiny behind. Some other details to help boost your butt size are wider-set pockets, large designs or if the entire area is faded (but then you might just look like you sat in bleach...?).

Problem: large butt
Solution: Lower or Big pockets. Pockets must be proportional to what's underneath. Small pockets leave to much space, making the butt look larger. Go for bigger pocket styles. Those that sit low flatten out the area (this works! I have a pair where the pocket sits right in the middle of my butt and it's amazing how much smaller it looks -try it!!)

Problem: flat butt
Solution: Pockets close to the yoke or seam or no yoke at all. High-placed pockets give the illusion of a tighter tush. Look for those that sit close to the yoke (seam that runs horizontally across the top of your butt) or for jeans that don't have a yoke altogether.

***please take a look at dawnmarie's previous post - she needs some advice. Pronto!***

The old lady...

...is here. You know who I am talking about, that mean old Aunt Flo. I hate her and what she does to my body and my moods. Here is the low down:

• I am breastfeeding Brandy
• I am super moody
• I yell a lot
• I want to throw things
• The kids are bugging me
• I feel jittery and exhausted at the same time
• I have a million things to do that aren't done
• I am constantly thirsty
• I am overwhelmed
• The house is a disaster, and C will be home tomorrow night
• I am not having cramps
• I am bloated to the max (at least I hope I am)

Please help me out, hotties. Any advice would be great, just remember that I am limited in any medication because I am nursing. My visitations haven't been like this in years.

Later guys, and thanks!

Introducing Mrs. Diamond

Hi I'm Mrs. Diamond. 3 people have the right to call me mom. I am (most of the time haha) happily married for 15 years now to a wonderful hard working man. We have 2 BEAUTIFUL daughters, age 11 and 9 and 1 very cute son, age 7.

Lucky for me my husband likes a girl with "meat on her bones" He does not like "skinny" women. I am not exactly happy with my weight right now.... (when have I ever been happy with my weight???) I try to work out regularly and eat fruit and veggies daily, as well as drink lots of water.

My favorite feature about myself is my smile, and my sense of humour. I have a great laugh.

I will not be posting any pictures of my butt. ;)

Wednesday, October 04, 2006

Foundation isn't supposed to be orange?

Did someone mention bags under their eyes? Okay, so you know now I modeled. I know stuff. Makeup stuff. Makeup stuff that could help you a lot. So here are some nuggets of wisdom from Emmers.

1) Tucks pads do WONDERS for puffy eyes. So do cooled, wet, plain tea, tea bags. I don't know how but it works like a charm.

2) Once the makeup hits a 6 month birthday, no matter how attached you are to your 1987 blue mascara and matching eyeshadow, it has to go. Bacteria builds up and voila' you have an eye infection or zit attack. Throw it out and discover the latest in makeup technology along with some fashion sense (come on? blue eyeshadow?????)

3) Speaking of mascara, never pump the wand in the mascara tube, the more air exposure to the glob of mascara inside, the more bacteria.

4) When applying lipstick: Rule of thumb ~ Darker makes you look older. Even if you put a dab of lighter in the center of your lips and a darker along the outside, the lighter bit will knock off years. Really.

5) When lipstick is applied, put one finger in your mouth like a sucker and pull it out. Not only does hubby think you are making naughty suggestions from across the room, you will also remove any lipstick from your lips that would instead be landing on your teeth. Cause we all know how attractive that is.

6) If you can't stand the pinch of tweezing, pull out the baby teething numbing gel or some Ambesol and apply to the area of skin you plan on tweezing. It will take out the pain of tweezing for those who aren't already numb habitual tweezers like me (due to my Dukakis tendencies).

7) If you need a guide for tweezing at home so you don't look like Betty Boop or find yourself with bald brow, you have to check this out. How to Pluck your Eyebrows

I do not make any warranties or guarantees that these will work. I also take no responsibility if your teeth do manage to get lipstick on them or you accidentally get some Ambesol in your eye. Use these at your own risk even though they have worked FABULOUSLY for me.

SUPERSTAR!!!

PS. Anyone have anything to add??? Comment, please!!

Tuesday, October 03, 2006

I am so sleepy that...

...one of my eyeballs slopped out onto the floor a few minutes ago. But it's alright; I got the template done for this site, and I didn't even have to kill anyone.

Members names are not linked for two reasons:

1. I'm tired
2. I'm lazy
3. I didn't know where you all wanted to be linked to, if at all.
4. and I'm lazy.

I guess that's four. Hmmm. Goodnight indeed; it's midnight here.

Beauty tip: get adequate water and sleep to avoid puffy eyes. I am so helpful sometimes :P

Oh yeah! Tell Suz where to link you all to, and have her get on it, rotf.

Monday, October 02, 2006

OHHH Naturale

This is me in the morning, au-naturale....And for once my double chin is not visible!! And that boy....He refuses to be serious in a picture so always ends up looking like A.....er.......uh......? I SWEAR, he is not retarded.



My advice today......

Layyyydies......Try to look cool in your car. When you are HAWT, looking COOL is very important. Well, maybe not important but fun? Even if you don't like your bawdayyy, you can still LOOK cool in a car. I'm a Cowgirl, on in a steel horse I ride, I'm wanted.....dead or alive.........

Here I am, attempting to look cool in my car. Or taking a picture of my attempt at any rate. Maybe I should slide the seat back a bit, put my arm up on the steering wheel and stop with the "10 and 2" already? hmmmmmm, by the way, my glasses aren't crooked, my left eyebrow is higher than the other one, it usually is. Because I can raise one eyebrow at a time, and for some reason I habitually do this without knowing it. No wonder people think I'm annoyed with them...




Another handy tip, always have cleavage. That way when you're having a bad hair day, there will be a distraction for guys in tall trucks who pull up next to you.....Think I'm kidding? I'm not. I'm playing for keeps here....

I play cool music in my car. I downloaded some major rockin hits from the 80's and 90's the other day and cut myself an album. Or rather, I burned myself a CD. How's that. Now mind you we're waiting for dyl's friend to go in his house and get some clothes, and I'm jammin to some van halen...Dyl is covering his ears, and begging me to turn it off. MY BOY is saying to ME, "can we PLEASE HAVE SOME PEACE AND QUIET". Where have I gone wrong ladies? Where.

That's all for now...who else wants to post pic's of no makeup or their cool driving looks? anyone? or should i dig around in your archives, and "borrow" a pic?

BWAHAAAA

Shake and Bake baybeee

Sunday, October 01, 2006

EmmaSometimes

Put on your seat belt, we are going for a trip down memory lane, hopefully in a getaway car.

I was raised in an environment that educated me in a way that was more akin to a Van Halen California Dreams video. This education was simple really: Being a woman meant you were to be a beautiful, Cosmo, plucked eyebrow, perfectly coifed goddess and must never ever shop at Lane Bryant or wear white shoes after labor day.

As fate would have it, I grew to be a smart, sophisticated female who's body turned into leggy Gisele Bundchen at the ripe age of 16 complete with swimsuit modeling contract. This enforced my body image issues and also estranged me from friends and even a very overweight sister. To be overweight meant you were lazy, right? Just quit eating. I know many have stereotypes like this and it makes me sad that I was one of them. I couldn't have been more wrong.

Having 4 babies in 6 years does nothing good for the waistline and even worse on the cottage cheese in a baggie legs. I will not be putting a picture of my butt on this site, although a face picture I can do. Be it on record that the next chick that says her butt is huge is going to get it kicked by me. Thanks to main stream media and airbrushing, you somehow think you can't look like a woman?? I won't post how many glasses of water I drink and how many calories I consume, and you won't complain about your butt. Enough said.

In my life, I have been model thin and morbidly obese. I am happy to say I am nowhere near my heaviest albeit, I have worked hard to lose weight. My problem is I continuously go to my childhood education and see my size as my value. It's engrained in me and I am constantly reminded by the empty stares that go through me when I'm out in public.

Can they not see my value beyond my weight?

Can they see I am fun, silly, sarcastic?

Don't they want to find out that I can strike up a conversation with anyone and say outloud what most wish they could?

Can't people see I am loyal to the death? I am smart, the queen of odd facts and a million movie lines?

Can't they tell I'm a music lover, that I love to travel or that I read something new every single day?

Or know I love a stimulating argument, impressionist art, photography and all things Monty Python?

I am thankful for my hubby because he loves me as I am. He knows I will not give up but he loves the girl inside. Does it bother him I am not the spring chicken he married? Probably so, but he also knows that I'm not giving up the fight to be healthy. Men are sight-oriented and for that, I have never 'let myself go'. I also do it for ME!! Just because a girl is not Cosmo magazine perfect doesn't mean she doesn't still need to pluck, scrub, exfoliate, lube, mask, lotion, tweeze and shine. The more I shine inwardly, the more it reflects outwardly.

The two things I like about myself is I have always loved my height. I would also say I'm fond of my hair but wish to the good Lord my eyebrows would quit trying to grow into my hairline. Here are some more pics of me...

Introducing.......

Me!!!!!!!!!!! Hello! I'm Becci! Let's put an exclamation point after every sentence! I'm 27 and a newlywed. Whew! Weddings are hard work, I'm glad I don't have to do that again. I'm a reservation manager at a hotel....but have a double degree in music. Yeah, not exactly my field. But one of these days, I'll move away to a bigger city and get to perform! :) Here's a couple of headshots I had Hubbs take of me this evening......I'm not dressed up as Susie requested, but I made sure my makeup and hair looked good first. My favorite physical features are my eyes and hair. However, I must say I do NOT like myself au natural. Yuk. Thank God for make up. :) My least favorite physical feature is the fact that I'm 40 pounds overweight! Bleh!!!!! I look at a brownie and I gain five pounds. I lost 30 pounds on Weight Watchers a while back. But, once I went off the diet, I gained it all back and then some. I want to be a size 8 again----it will happen again, dang it! Anyway, back to the positive! My fav personality features are that I'm cute (or so I'm told) and funny (or so I'm told). I DON'T like my lack of patience and my temper. Grrrr! I have so many "pet peeves" I get mad alot---tee hee! Well, that's me in a nutshell. Sorry this is all in one paragraph, but for some reason Blogger won't let me make a new paragraph. Oh yeah, and I'm NOT a computer genius. So, bare with me here. :) I'm excited to be a part of this blog!!!!!!

my butt in jeans.

Some people were complaining about low rise jeans. Well, I don't like them super low, but I can't stand them to come above my navel. I bought some new jeans the other day, so I thought I would be brave and post a picture of my Butt. Come on people, lets see what you got. My butt looks huge in this picture. I hope it don't look that bad in real life. If it does, I've got to lose more weight.

You girls were warned.....

Don't say I didn't warn you. I don't sit around on my hiney, I bust a move. I'm a mover and a shaker, and by george, this blog is gonna fly. So all you slackers out there? Consider this some motivation. I have my devious ways, and I'm a little sharper than the average tack. So step up to the plate. Or YOUR NEXT

What??? you say? I'm going to kipe your pic's wherever I can find them, and post your profile for you. How's that sound?..... good then lets proceed.

Our featured hottie of the day is none other than our very own
Aunt Josefina!!!

She goes by AJ, SQ, or honey bumpkins....? She hails from a state we shall refer to only as Oklahoma. She has two lovely daughters, one tall, lanky husband, and one stripey cat. They live in an awesome home, right next to the one she grew up in. They have been busy moving this last summer, and getting their other house ready to be sold. So she has been MIA more than usual, it will take her awhile to see this, lol.



She has a beautiful smile, and some of the most gorgeous eyes I've ever seen. They are if I might say, definitely one of her best qualities. She has creamy, tanned skin, and she always smells nice! She is fast, efficient and friendly, what we here in gobland refer to as the triple F.

She is very sweet, witty, clever and observant!! Don't let her fool you into thinking she's a ditz, cause she's really smart! AND she talks with one of those cool southern accents which makes her sound innocent, but I'm not so sure about that!! She works several jobs, and I'll let her tell you about those when she shows up over here. She can edit this post any way she likes, but here she is.

AND??? She's one of my bestest and most dear friends. We hit it off immediately when I blogged her up. I got to go visit them last summer me and my son, and we had a blast!! I can't wait to see her again!

love ya AJ