Sugar: The Bitter Truth

I should've posted this a long time ago, but I just thought about it.  If you've got about an hour and a half to do something useful, then watch this video



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It's on the truth behind high fructose corn syrup.  Pretty good stuff. If you dont have the time to watch it, at least download it (from YouTube, click on "show more" underneath the video where the description of the video is, and it'll have a button to download it).

I got my dress!

I've been putting off posting this because...well...I cant really post much else, except that I received my dress!  I ordered it through Wendy, at Ieie, and it's perfect!  I love it!  I will post pictures after the wedding, but until then, all I can say is that I'm happy with it, and cant wait to wear it!

No...it wont look like this;)

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If you HAVE to see it (you know, curiosity, research, etc), let me know.  I can make a few exceptions;)

Love Finding Deals!

I went to Michaels today in Corvallis.  I never really used to shop there until somewhat recently when I found their hidden clearance section.  I love going every time I'm in town because they always (for some reason) have better prices than all of the Portland/Beaverton/Hillsboro Michaels I've been to.  Anyways, Look at what I found today!

Normally $24.99, I got 3 packs of these (50 favor pillows in brown and ivory) for $9.99 each. 

I have been thinking about what to do for favors (or whether to do them at all), but this is an easy and cheap fix.  $30 for the pillow boxes, plus the cost of candy, and I'll easily be at less than $1.00 for favors/person.  I had originally planned on doing something DIY, but with school being as crazy as it is, and having a ton of other DIY projects, I'm not sure how doable DIY favors would be.  Besides--everyone loves candy, right?

Sizzix Outlet

Maybe I'm a little late in finding this website...or using it, but either way, I'm going to share it with you now.

SIZZIX HAS AN OUTLET STORE ONLINE!

(click on the link above to access it)

I was told to sign up for their newsletter, because apparently they will send out emails with specials and new products...I'll confirm this when I get my first email:)

They have some great products there for those of you who haven't tried a lot of them (like me).  I'm thinking about getting some of the texturz texture plates (only $3.99!!!)

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This embossing folder set ($4.39):

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And maybe a few of the smaller embossing folders ($0.29 each):

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They have tons of stuff...and for the price, it's easy to try out some of their different products!

One thing to keep in mind:  The texturz texture plates require the use of the Sizzix silicone rubber (rubber mat) and their texture plate, but I've seen other people say that they actually prefer just using the rubber mat and one of the clear acrylic cutting plates on top.  The rubber mats are $5.99 on the Sizzix website, but I'm sure you could try using something laying around the house of similar dimensions.  Here is something I found on ebay.  

Anyways, I hope this was helpful.  Please tell me what you're planning on purchasing, and how you're going to use it!

A Couple of New Songs on my Workout Playlist

I can't say I'm a huge fan of a lot of the newer artists nowadays, but I will admit that some of the songs they're making make for some good workout music.  Especially when you look at the music videos--those skinny bitches sure do make us regular girls look bad;)  Here are a few of the songs I just added:

• Blow (Cirkut Remix)--Ke$ha  *THIS IS AN AWESOME REMIX--I would venture to say better than the song.*
• Born This Way--Lady Gaga
• S&M--Rihanna  *I really dont like this song much, but it's got a good beat:)*

Going along with the funeral theme...

Makes me think of this Nick Swardson clip...

Jokes.com
Nick Swardson - Funeral
comedians.comedycentral.com
Nick Swardson Stand-Up Nick Swardson's Pretend Time Buy tickets to the New York Comedy Festival

Hope you all were able to enjoy your weekend, and even spend some time with family:)

Reflection on a Funeral

Depressing, I know, but I attended a funeral this morning/afternoon, and started thinking about the things I would hope people would remember about me, and the experience I would want people to have at my funeral.  I also happen to think this is kind of a good topic for Good Friday, considering the actual reason people celebrate Good Friday/Easter does not have to do with eggs and bunnies hiding eggs filled with candy and money (I had some cool uncles growing up).

First, what I hope people remember about me:  I hope that it can be said that I was a giver of gifts.  Physical and emotional, that I was a good wife and mom, and that I did my best to contribute to society.  Outside of those few things (the most important ones I could think of today), I would just hope that the rest would be truthful--no pseudo strangers retelling stories they heard second-hand.

The experience:  I'm not religious, so no churches or hard pews to sit in.  I hope that if they're usable, that my  organs will be donated, and that the rest of me is cremated and put into a crappy coffee can.  My friends and family can gather in the middle of a clearing in the woods, bring blankets, a keg, and good stories to share.  No singing--I have nothing against religion or the hymns being sung, but it's not for me, and not what I want at my funeral.  I want people to celebrate my life by sitting down with a good beer [or wine], and just spending 30 minutes sharing stories and thinking of me.  That's all.  I wont need a 2 hour ceremony--heck. I wont even need 30 minutes...I wont be there.  It IS pretty cool to think that people could come up with enough things to say about me that it might even last 30 minutes, though.  In the spirit of earth day, I think I just want to go back to the earth.

Anyways, I hope you all had a wonderful Friday!