What's Happening In Your Life?

[Glennsallnighter]

I'm glad you feel better Soda!

I never liked foundation either although I did my best with it. However just before Christmas I tested a powder foundation called 'micabella' which you apply using a brush which I have really taken to. I love blush and lipstick though.

[Lisa]

The new foundation powder sounds like a nice effect!

I've bought a department store Christmas makeup package box or kit every year (almost) since my senior year at college. Even though it is an expense, it costs less than buying the items per item--and it lasts for over a year.

Separately--convenience store level (not included in the Christmas box): for a foundation, I like the fold up plastic compacts with a creamy light pancake base.

Also separately--convenience store level : Liquid, paintbrushed eyeliner.


I buy perfume with the Christmas package, too.

[Henley Honey]

You can't go wrong with a good bronzer.

[Mrs Frey]

Now a HAIR DRYER is something I could NEVER do without. If I travel, it goes with me! I wash my hair daily, and air-drying isn't an option. Also, when I do air-dry, I get crazy curls. So the hair dryer is definitely here to stay!

I don't wear make-up on a daily basis. The only time I do is when I perform or when I'm attending a special occasion. Other than that, it's au naturel (I hope I've spelt that correctly).

[Brooke]

Well, we did it! Both our girls and boys basketball teams won the sectional games last night! Our girls were expected to win and are ranked #1 in the state. They won by 25 points, as usual! We thought our boys would give the team a good game, but didn't really expect them to win. Our boys are ranked #4 and beat the #1 team! We were ahead the whole game, but they got within 3 points in the last couple minutes to make it a nail biter. It's crazy around here now! We play in the quarterfinals Saturday night!

It's Operation Horseshoe Stomp!

Mustangs!



Btw, we played the Meadville Eagles! Couldn't help thinking about our guys when I saw that! lol

[Topkat]

Congratulations Brooke, That's fantastic!!!

Soda, how are you doing with the dizzy spells? Have they gone away? Hope you're feeling better... let us know.

[sodascouts]

Actually, the dizzy spells came back and got worse yesterday. I had some today too, but I'm feeling better. It seems to be bad in the morning/early afternoon and then I'm fine.

I've been resting, which is why I haven't been on the board much lately.

If it continues, tomorrow, I guess I'll have to go back to the doctor.

A couple of my friends think it might have something to do with me not eating right. I admit I do not always eat the "recommended amount" of calories per day, in an effort to continue to lose weight... not in an extreme way, just maybe 1000 calories per day instead of 1200 on occasion, that kind of thing, but it's not like I do that all the time. In fact, this week, I've eaten more than usual, about 1400 a day which is a healthy amount, so it seems to me rather obvious that it's not my eating habits causing this.

Unfortunately, as a result of this, now they want me to tell them what I am eating per day - how many fruits, vegetables, etc - like I am some kind of kid. They say it will "hold me accountable." They feel it is up to them because I don't have family in Memphis and I live alone. I love my friends and they are so sweet to be concerned, but oh my gosh, this is ridiculous. I am a grown woman.

[Topkat]

Soda, it's highly unlikely that it's your diet. It's an inner ear thing, & it's more common than you think. If it continues, go to see an ear, nose & throat specialist. They have all kinds of tests to check the inner ear. Usually this does go away by itself if there is no infection, but like I said mine lasted about 3 weeks.If there is an infection, they will give you ear drops for it. Just be careful & take it easy.

[Mrs Frey]

Congratulations on your school basketball teams' successes, Brooke! Fantastic! May they go from strength to strength.

Soda, I agree with TK - consult with an ear, nose and throat specialist. Then at least you will get some clarity. Look after yourself.

[TimothyBFan]

I told you Monday that I would update all of you regarding Brandon. It took a couple of days because it's just been almost to hard to think about or understand. It was very bad news after the scan. The cancer has not only moved from his lungs and into his bones but this scan showed it was now in his brain. He's been given about 3 months and they have called in hospice.

I spent a great deal of time with Tiff this morning talking and she's still one of the bravest, most amazing people I know. She's keeping it together right now. The thing that she's having the most difficulty with at this time is telling the kids. Their daughter who is 4 doesn't really see what's going on because Dad's always been sick (he was diagnosed right after she turned 2) but their son who is 8 is really having a tough time and is old enough to see Dad getting worse and knows it's not good. She's uncertain how to prepare them for the inevitable but the hospice nurse told her yesterday that they have awesome counseling for children and will help her.

She admitted to me this morning that she's had to battle with her faith these last few months but maintains that is what's getting her thru it but Brandon is p*ssed at God right now. Totally understandable and I just hope he comes to terms with it before it's all over. In my own experience, I truly believe some people cling to their faith or even strengthen it thru something like this where others question or lose it all together. I know that definitely happened with me and I'm still struggling.

In looking thru the old What's Happening thread, I found the post from the day we put my Mom in the hospital in August.....

Melanie--So sorry about your friend. I also had ANOTHER friend who lost her mother Sunday morning to the "C" word. Hadn't posted it because it sometimes feels as if that's all I ever post here about. I'm so sick of loved ones having so much suffering, it seems endless. It's the 4th one since summer began and hopefully the last.

Little did I know that I was about to lose my 5th love one 3 days later when Mom died and now here we go again only a few months later. It just never seems to end. It happened that way in 2007 when my father was dying of cancer and I lost one of my best friends and an aunt and uncle also.

It's hard to keep the faith when it continues to happen to the people you care so much for.

Sorry I'm such a downer today.