Hollywood Heat is Hot Hot Hot

Sephora has come out with one of their best gift sets ever ever ever - and its perfect for this time of year. If you want to figure out how to get a jump start on your bronzing purchases and don't know where to start, I will tell you where. LORAC's Hollywood Heat Set sold at Sephora for only $35 (amazing since its valued at $100. Seriously.) First of all, it has a travel size TANtalizer Body Bronzing Luminizer which makes it alone worth it. This is a gorgeous tanning tint/luminizer that is one of LORAC's best sellers. Its beautiful on your face or your body. This set also has a Bronze Bombshell Eyeshadow trio and Hot&Spicy Blush/Bronzer Duo which are both must-haves for the summer. To top it all off, it has a mini Mocktail Flavored Lip Gloss in Tropical Dream which is a beautiful peachy/coral lipgloss that goes great with your newly bronzed face. And it tastes yummy - like a tropical drink. Hello! Have I sold you yet? It comes in a cute metallic bronze makeup bag. That should seal the deal - at least in my world. This set is almost impossible to find in stores (it sells out the day the shelves are re-stocked) and has just now been released at Sephora.com. When I say just now, I mean it was released today and won't be available for long. Seriously guys this is a steal. So treat yourself. Now!

In case you missed it...

Step by Step they're BACK! New Kids On The Block performed on the Today Show this morning for the first time singing a medley of old tunes and their new single "Summertime". You think they still got it??? They looked kinda cute to me... but their voices sounded a bit rough... but regardless brought back floods of memories. If they release their over-sized-jumbo buttons again, I will be all over that crap. Just watch me.

A Tyra Conspiracy?

If you haven't watched the America's Next Top Model finale last night yet, then stop reading now. Sorry I tried.

But Oh Em Gee. If you did watch last night, you know who won. Wow. First off I will say that this season by far had the least talent of any season yet. Although Whitney and Anya performed pretty well in their photographs, I was embarassed for them... embarassed... to be looking like they did walking in a freaking Versace show. Versace. In Italy! They looked like such amateurs. I thought it was by far the worst runway finale performance for ANTM finalists to date. Just my personal opinion. Is ANTM on its way downhill? Hmmm......

That said, I was thrillllllllled that Whitney won! Yes she is a bit fake and over-the-top but I think she and her curves are gorgeous and love that a "full-figured" woman won! It is such a good role model for young girls out there - and I hang with them all the time - they need help and a wake up call to what normal is. So yea for the normal women out there! Mind you Whitney is a size 8/10. Yeah I know. Size 8 is supposed to be considered plus size? Excuse I have to go throw up for a bit.

But... oh there's always a butt (heehee)... I think its a conspiracy. And a nasty one if you ask me. There have been pictures released now of a much much skinner Whitney pre-ANTM. What the? What was all that crap about her whining that girls made fun of her being fat her whole life? If you check out these photos, she 'ain't no fat girl. Shoot I'll show you fat girl. So supposedly the conspiracy is that Whitney was a model who was modeling at a size 2/4 and was approached by the producers of ANTM who told her if she gained weight she could come on the show as the "plus-size" girl and at least make the top 3. *&$^&@*. Oh the horror. Okay so regardless if this is true or not about it being an ANTM producer plot, it reaaaaaaaally angers me. Mad I am! That means all of Whitney's crap about never fitting in, being bigger than other girls and the object of ridicule, and wanting to be a role model for NORMAL sized girls out there - is a load of CRAP. Basically homegirl was a gorgeous skinny model who got to sit at home eating pizza and bon bons for two weeks in order to gain 20 pounds right before the show. In my book that aint cool. Or fair (bonbons? yum). Gasp. I know. You're shocked, hurt and feel betrayed. Me too.

Either way, I think the "larger" version of Whitney is prettier than little model size Whitney. Sadly we could all hope to look like her version of a "full-figured" model. I want a real role model for my high school girls to look up to. Not fake made up ones. Disgust. Discuss.

Learn to dance in the rain

What is wrong with me? I haven't blogged like my normal self in weeks. Ugh. Its not like I don't wanna... I do! Its almost like I don't have anything to write about. Psh. Partly I dont have too much going on and partly I don't want to sound like a total shallow airhead who can only talk about the latest eye shadow or chick flick coming out.. it just seems that that is all I feel like sharing. Believe me, if you wanted to hear about my thoughts on McCain-Clinton-Obama's individual plan for taxation if they were elected, dude I could give it to you. Just ask my girlfriends that received a rambling email last night venting about it. haha. But I won't. So what else is there? Randomness about to ensue...

I am so over The Hills. Just annoying. I know you are saying -whatever Ruth I was over it a year ago- don't lie no you weren't. But we both should be over it now. All of it. Team Audrina all the way, Lauren. Sorry chica.
I finally purchased Bobbi Brown's Totally Bare Glitter Lip Gloss from their summer Nudes Collection that I raved about forever ago, and it is even more wonderful than I even dreamed. Ahhhhhh-mazing. Why did I wait so long? But why does it come in such a leeeetle tube that costs 20 smackaroos. Argh.
I am officially done with my job at the church June 1st and am counting down the days! What next? Great question.
I am going to see Radiohead this coming Saturday with my sister. I don't think I am cool enough to go. Seriously. I don't know why but I feel I should be more alternative-hippieish or something. But then, I am going to New York City next weekend with the ladies in honor of Miss Rachel's nuptials. Shoot I know I am cool enough for the Big Apple. Its like the mother ship is calling me home... or maybe that's just Jenn's voice. :)
Even though I know she won't, I would love love for Whitney to win ANTM tomorrow night! We, America, need a plus-size normal-sized woman to win. I would love it. For the rest of us "normal" folk. Man we should all be lucky enough to be as small as Whitney. But I think its going to be that total airhead Ania. However I got these interesting stats from Sephora that should make us all think and realize how fickle beauty really is:
1720: The bigger the mouth, the hotter the girl. Beauty points for girls with a big schnoz to match. 1890: Behold the measurements of a perfect woman: 5'5" and about 160 pounds. Wahoo! 1950: Two words: Marilyn Monroe. No, wait, make that platinum blond. And yes she was size 12. 1980s: Out of necessity, the word "Supermodel" is invented to describe the catwalk glamazons trolling fashion shows with their big hair, long legs, and dingy rocker boyfriends. I think its time for retro - like real vintage - to come back!
I actually really liked What Happens in Vegas. Despite having a totally retarded cliche ending (even by my standards) I thought it was funny. And they had one good bronzer on staff. When you see it you will know what I am talking about. But I would say its a go to see.
I hung out with some random sailor guys from Germany and Australia at our local Chili's tonight (remember we live by the water but still I don't know where my sister meets these people) but they proceeded to make fun of - well everything about me - but specifically my pink-tipped nails. Gasp. Whatever! I am so now I don't care what you say. But yes I have pink-tipped nails. And think they're fab. And they are.
I don't personally think Jessica Simpson and Tony Romo really broke up. Just wait and see. But Lord knows I wish they would. I want my chance to claim me some Romo. But John Mayer and Jennifer Aniston are the weirdest hook up ever. What is homegirl thinking? Johnnyboy chews up and spits out ladies like her for brunch. He is not going to pull an Ashton, girlfriend. Don't say I didn't warn you...
New self-tanning product I am dying to buy : Givenchy Tan To Go. I think it is a lot like my beloved Guerlain Terracotta Spray Bronzer Powder Mist but its a smidgen cheaper, getting rave reviews and I am always about trying out new products. Dang it why won't someone pay me to do this!!! Sadly this day in age it seems that everyone thinks they're a beauty and cosmetic connoisseur. Freaking posers.
I have been having to learn the lesson (for a whyyyyyyle now) that I think can be perfectly summed up by the hope that "God doesn't waste a hurt" which my old pastor told me once. Basically in constant survival mode. But then I got one of those emails today (you know - the ones your mom sends you) that I usually ignore and chalk up to cheesy, but in a simplistic way it really spoke to me : Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle. Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass... its about learning to dance in the rain.

Today

Today. The one day out of the year when you can use that whole "your mom" joke and you won't feel awkward that you might be offending someone. Because it happens to be every mom's day. And it fits in any conversation. So do it. Joke away. Happy Mother's Day everyone - especially to my friends who are already baby mammas (and soon-to-be ones too!) but most importantly to my own spectacular mother who never ceases to amaze me - Sue Dub. She's totally better than your mom. See? Now that might have been offensive. :) I knew I could do it.

I'll have some Dylan McKay with a cherry on top, please

Kelly Taylor is back! After much speculation, it is official now that Jennie Garth will reprise her role as Kelly Taylor on the much hyped about Beverly Hills 90210 spin-off. Not as a series regular, but at least a reoccuring role - supposedly she will be something like a guidance counselor at the high school. Eeek! How awesome is that? She has played such sweet and nice roles lately (don't judge but I loved What I Like About You) I can't wait to see a little Kelly Taylor iciness come out. Let's hope. None of the other major players - Brandon, Donna, Steve, Dylan, etc - are confirmed to be on the show, but lets hope and pray for some major awesome cameos. Totally. Luke Perry yes ma'am.

Lindsay Lohan designed a line of leggings. For reals? Why? I hate leggings in the first place (don't get them) but this would make me despise them regardless. Checking out these promo pics with her fellow hookers models, all I can think to say is eeeeeeeeeew.

One of my new favorite places to shop online, okay at least to screen shop (Get it? Like window shopping? Okay maybe not.), is Revolve Clothing. I love this site. They carry designer labels and have such a great assortment and variety of brands, especially when it comes to their denim collection. I am always looking for a new place that carries my beloved Holy Grail of denim, AG Jeans. But overall they have so many cute lines that are hard to find anywhere - especially being a Houstonian. I just really enjoy scouring the site to find the next thing that I can not afford to buy. Plus RC always offers free 2 day shipping and they make returns as easy as I have ever experienced when it comes to online shopping (they even include a Fedex envelope with your purchase just in case). Oh and if you want to check it out, you can use coupon code "PEOPLESTYLEWATCH" right now and get 20% off everything. You know you wanna.

I am verklempt. Coldplay and Madonna are coming to perform in Houston within two days of each other. Ugh! Oh what to do. After missing Coldplay when they came into town last time, I vowed to never let that happen again... but then again Madonna has not been to Houston to perform since... well since leggings were in the first time around, and I think I would really regret missing that. Plus its at Minute Maid Park. Aaah. Between the ticket prices and concert overload factor, I can not go to both. Oh what to do?!

A.Dooorable.

I just had to share this. How adorable are my girls?! This weekend was prom at Clear Brook High School and these are my Young Life girls that are in my Bible study on Thursday nights. Brittany, Megan, Mandie, Lauren and Suzy. I have been with most of these girls since their freshmen year - I am kinda sad (but excited) they're all growed up now! Although there were 50+ people in their prom group, I am glad they took this picture of our little Thursday night/Panera Bible study group (that's where we meet). And don't worry, although I do emphasize the importance of prayer, I certainly do not encourage them to walk around in this stance on a normal basis. :)

Bag Borrow Boo-yah I can't wait to go renting!

My heart is about to JUMP through my chest. My pulse is racing. There is a lump in my throat. That is how exciting my newest find is. One - do you love designer bags (Chanel, Prada, Gucci, Chloe, Louis Vuitton, Fendi) but probably can't afford them even close to their full price but sometimes wish you could have one to cherish and hold for at least a month? Two - are you a Netflix junkie? Well if you answered "yes" to both of those questions, hold on to your britches... this is gonna be good.

There is a new website that is the total BUZZ on the street right now.
Bag Borrow or Steal. It is a website where you can RENT authentic designer handbags, jewelry and sunglasses for a week or a month and return them - just like Netflix. No joke. I do not joke about the opportunity to hold Chanel couture in my hands. Now obviously some of these bags are pricey, even to "borrow" them for a week would not be in your budget... there are some cheaper ones that are so doable... but if you wanna go all out and splurge if you have a special occasion coming up and you want to try and be mistaken for Carrie Bradshaw, this is the place to do it realistically.

Plus, how many times have you bought a handbag... loved it, obsessed over it, oooed and awwwed over it... and then about a month later it is so yesterday's news. Exactly. This can be your cure! The website even has an outlet store online where you can purchase "never-carried" and "gently-carried" designer labels at low low prices. Go check it out and have fun. Watch that your drool doesn't get all over your keyboard. Oh and yes you are more than welcome to thank me later.

No its not a holiday celebrating mayonnaise

Happy Cinco De Mayo to everyone! What is Cinco De Mayo celebrate anyway? Shoot I dunno. Look it up if its really bothering you and you have to know. If nothing else its an excuse to drink margaritas on a Monday, right? Do it.

I had a lovely Cinco De Mayo Eve (yesterday, geniuses). Yes it was also my bday. Instead of actually teaching my youth in Sunday School, I brought a cookie cake in honor of me, so I filled them with sugar and had a ping pong tournament at 9:30 in the morning (I am clearly an awesome youth leader), then I got jam packed full of Pappadeaux with the fam (more food, obviously) and my Jenn sent me my current Holy Grail makeup item that I couldn't find here in Houston : Bare Necessity Dazzleglass. Good call girlie. But... dun dun dun... after months of griping and yearning.... I finally got my iPhone. Laaaaaaah (cue light shining from heaven). I was so surprised, shocked and elated. I love it. I still can't believe my parents splurged like that. They must love me or something. And I basically played with it the rest of the day until I grabbed dinner with a couple friends. Dude all you do is eat on your birthday. But anyway if you called or tried to message me yesterday and couldn't get through, it was because I am too much of an technological idiot to actually figure out how to work a contraption like an iPhone. I probably should have thought of that earlier, huh? Well then again maybe when you get to be 28 23 years old, your mind starts to go. Bad timing on my part -if there is ever going to be a time you get phone texts and messages, its on yo birthday. But I almost got it down. Now all it needs is a puuurty pink cover and I'm set. :)

So it seems everyone and their dog went to see Iron Man this weekend. Sheesh. Although I want to see this movie, when I had the chance I went and saw Made of Honor. Chick flicks always win me over what can I say. Did I love it? Of course! Michelle Monaghan was uber adorable in it and she and McDreamy actually were really great together - although there were some mad cheese parts in the film. You just have to look past those. Although I doubt I can find a guy in America who hasn't seen Iron Man yet to go with me, I do hope to go see it soon. I am a sucker for comic book blockbusters. Although I am not looking forward to another remake of The Hulk (Edward Norton. Really?), I am thinking this one is going to take the freaking cake (although am a bit worried about how disturbing the whole Heath Legder/Joker situation is going to be. I am a girl okay. We have hearts.). The second trailer for The Dark Knight was released yesterday so you can check it out if that suits your fancy. It just looks awesome. However if I am totally honest with you, the nerd in me is going to seep out as I admit that I am probably most looking forward to seeing animated-but-still-Star-Wars-and-even-George-Lucas-is-backing-it-so-I-can-not-help-myself Star Wars: The Clone Wars in theaters August 15th. There is no need to comment on this. I know.

Men in Trees is officially cancelled. Boo.

What is May 4th?

On this day in history...
1494 - Christopher Columbus discovers Jamaica (yeah mon)
1626 - What is now Manhattan was founded by Dutch explorer Peter Minuit.
1904 - Work begins on the Panama Canal.
1927 - The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences was founded. (Hello Oscar!)
1942 - Battle of the Coral Sea, the first naval clash fought entirely with carrier aircraft, began during World War II.
1979 - Margaret Thatcher becomes the first female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

May 4th is also...
International Firefighter's Day
National Weather Observers Day (no joke)
People's Republic of China's Youth and Literary Day (known as the May Fourth Movement)
The Netherlands Rememberance of the Dead Day
Cinco De Mayo Eve (what I called it as a young girl growing up in Galveston, TX)

Oh. Its also my birthday. Whatever. :) I am claiming its my 23rd. Just go with it.

Its goin' online! That is so 2008.

UPDATE (5/16/2008)

Even with all of her Vanity Fair scandalousness drama, it seems Miley is getting ready to retaliate. I was afraid she wasn't going to! That would be a shame. Here is a pic from yesterday of the Miley&Mandy crew filming their next attack on ACDC so it should be coming out soon. Hmmm...

UPDATE (4/30/2008)

Okay guys you gotta see this. Whether you appreciate the dancing or not, this is awesome. ACDC has finally retaliated tonight... and its sick! And it seems to be all about how many celebrity cameos you can pack into one dance video. I love it! So ACDC's new video has cameos by Adam Sandler, Lindsay Lohan, Chris Brown, Amanda Bynes, Diana Ross, Robert Hoffman (my boo!), JabbaWokeez (holla!), Brittany Snow, Lil John to name a few.... all the while dancing to Hannah Montana. So tight. Check it out. Miley&Mandy are going down.

UPDATE (4/29/08) :

ACDC has responded to Miley&Mandy! Well sorda. They are going to officially respond tomorrow April 30th at 8pm. Can't wait! Oh the suspense they are creating...

UPDATE (4/14/08) :

I know most people are not as exciting about this as I am... but its so freaking cool. Miley and Mandy have responded to ACDC call to arms and its actually pretty good (see below)... although not as good as ACDC of course. But they are taking this stuff seriously. Man this is gonna be good. And M&M do have an awesome cameos at the end if you stick around to watch... DO IT! Plus you know ACDC is gonna retaliate! Can't wait.

4/12/2008 :

Okay I personally think this is really funny. You might not care, but try! Do you know about the Youtube videos of Miley Cyrus and her friend Mandy that everyone on the internet has made such a big deal about [their Youtube site]... okay maybe not but for some reason people really have made a big deal about it and their great dancing (huh?) and of course I keep my finger on the pulse of all important goings on in the world of pop culture.

Sooooo as a result, Step Up 2: The Streets director Jon M. Chu and Adam Sevani (who played Moose in the movie) have waged a war against America's sweetheart (aka Miley Cyrus) and her best friend and YouTube video show co-host Mandy. Why, you may ask? Believe it or not, it's all in the name of dance. Because Miley/Mandy 'ain't all that. Jon's officially taking the dance contest out of the streets and is trying to move it online for what he calls "the biggest online dance battle ever... get ready for the battle of the century!! Adam Sevani (Moose) and I and a bunch of the Step Up 2 crew as well as our friends have challenged Miley Cyrus and Mandy to an online dance battle! Let's blow this thing up and hopefully...unless they're way too scared...they'll respond.The rules to the battle are as follows: there are no rules. They can recruit whoever they want to their crew and we can too.We are the Adam/Chu Dance Crew otherwise known as ACDC. Be Prepared. It's on."

You can check out Jon and Adam's crew, ACDC, in their really funny video below challenging Miley&Mandy to a dancin' duel... if nothing else watch it because of the sick dancing :

This is hard!

This is the bee-u-tee of live reality television... you can check it out in case you missed Paula's "performance" tonight (drinking something other than Coca Cola Classic). She downright crazy... sippin' on crazy and juice!

Oh Em Eff Gee. The Good. The Bad.

Bad : Okay this would not be considered bad or upsetting per say by pretty much 99.9% of America, but its bad for me darn-it. So, I have been waiting in excited anticipation for months now for the release of MAC's Dazzleglass collection. So much so that I have been checking the MAC website and MAC counters periodically to make sure I knew exactly when this would be released because the date has gone back and forth the past few months and I knew certain shades would be sold out almost instantly - and I had to get my hands on those! Dazzleglass has actually been released officially on the website since last Wednesday, but I have learned my lesson with being a frequent internet cosmetic purchaser (should I put that on my resume?) and I wanted to see the shades in person before I bought them. So when I perused my local MAC counter last week, I asked them when the collection would be put out on the shelves, and they said "next Thursday", which would be this coming Thursday. I think I annoyed them because I kept asking "are you sure?". They were sure.

So - Breathe. I almost can't get this out - you can only imagine my horror (no exaggeration needed here) when I walked past Dillard's this morning on the way back from returning some shoes and saw a slightly-tainted-days-old Dazzleglass display sitting on the counter. What the?! Its only Tuesday. Oh Em Eff Gee. I asked the rep why the freak was this already out for sale when I was told otherwise, and she said they "decided" to put it on Friday. They?! Friday! And what did I tell you - they were already sold out of two shades. Insert expletives here. I am so sad. I prepare in advance to avoid situations such as these. I am sure that probably if I drove around to every department and MAC store in Houston I would find these shades, but lets be honest I do have some priorities people. So I went ahead and bought the Baby Sparks shade which is a lovely pastel pink and even though I don't know what it looks like, I might have to break my own rule and buy Bare Necessities shade online since obviously the universe doesn't want me to have it yet. Sheesh. If any of you want a fun new shimmery lip gloss from this collection for the summer, you better run out and gank one now. See - I told you that you would not think it was bad but hey its my blog so there.

Good: Okay once again, this would probably would not be considered good by pretty much 99.9% of America, but it brought a smile to my face and totally offset my lip gloss debacle for the day. So I am single (groan) and don't date all that much. For many obvious reasons (hello! to start I just blogged for five minutes about lip gloss for goodness sakes) but also because I admit I am extremely picky and won't date just anyone (whole other subject saved for - with you? - well probably never). Plus almost all of my friends are married and the ones who aren't are in serious relationships, so I can't even date vicariously through anyone anymore. So its just me. And my crazy mind. And this is what happens. Now I have to preface this by saying that I admit I have a bit of a dysfunction. Just one, Ruth??? Shut up. Since I have yet to meet a guy who lives up to my expectations in person, this is what I do : sometimes I will hear about a guy that I have never met, usually through a friend or acquaintance, and I fall in love with... his stats... and decide he's the one. He's it. If only God would have us meet! Purely by his stats on paper - usually surrounding his Godliness and spirituality, ministry, age, personality, job, background (Aggies always get bonus points), looks, etc etc etc. I rarely, if ever, end up meeting these mystery men and if I ever do the paper slowly begins to crumble and my bubble is burst. Ohhhh but sadly this does not stop me from continuing to do so in my head.

Today I "found" a doozie! I ran into an old friend of mine today, I hadn't really seen her since high school. So as we were catching up she was telling me about the church she and her husband were involved in... and when she found out I was single she started going on about how I need to come to her church because she knew some single guys my age - yada yada yada - and then she started going on about this one guy... about how he's so Godly and nice/tall/cute and his only downfall is how picky he is about the women he dates' spirituality (believable? ummmm) and then goes on about how he works in the church's youth ministry blah blah blah... yes he sounds good on paper to me but I was ready to chuck it up to a probably-not-but-thanks-for-thinking-of-me... until... just wait for it... its coming... she goes "Crap! He's leaving for the next seven months or so for football" seeming like it was no big deal. I figured he was a coach somewhere or something like that. Then she goes on to tell me that he just signed on to play in the fall for -ohmygoodnesscatchmybreath- the Green Bay Packers. Aaaaa! I KNOW! Its okay you're allowed to be excited too. I kinda spazzed out in front of her out of excitement that he was a Packer and I am sure I freaked her out. Anyone who knows me at all knows of my obsession, passion and love for the Green Bay Packers and I don't care if this guy signed on to be the freaking water boy - I'll take him! See? This is how it works. So on paper he's perfect for me (hello! I'm perfect for him) and if only I was to meet him we would be two peas in a love pod. A freakin' Jesus-lovin'-Packer. Wow. Anyways, I will probably never actually meet him (especially now that he'll be around NFL hoochie-groupies) and if for some reason I ever do we never had this conversation (and this blog post will be deleted) but for now... in my little psychotic mind... I think he's the one. :)

Random other Good/Bads:
BAD: Since I missed the draft this weekend, I have been slowly catching up on the goings on. Marcellus Bennett is now a Dallas Cowboy? Uggggggh. Ma'Bennett??? Of all teams in the entire league. I am quite annoyed (yet surprised he went in the second round... I saw him as a third+ rounder for sure). I hate the Cowboys. And people with overly blessed lives. Like Chris Long. It must be tough growing up as Howie Long's son and then having to be picked second in the NFL Draft. Oh do I sound jealous? Heck yeah I am! Then there's the Manning family and that's a whole other ball game.
GOOD: 27 Dresses came out on DVD today. Enough said.
BAD: Alex picked Chelsea over Amanda last night. Really? Chelsea? She's a weird weird weird girl. Almost tranny-like?Amanda was perfect for him. But honestly he's mesmerized by Shayne and I believe he is already planning to pick her in the end (and I love it that he doesn't care that she carries blush in her ski vest! That's so something I would do!), so it doesn't really matter who the runner-up is, does it?
GOOD: Finally I am fixing up my bed to see if it can make a difference with my back pain. Since I can't afford a new mattress (at least the type I need), we put some wood planks underneath my current one to firm it up... and then I bought a big ole therapeutic mattress pad today to put on top and bipidy-bopidy-boo I have a new homemade mattress. I hope it helps!

Let's hear it for the boys

Sorry I have been a sporadic blogger lately - compared to normally being just a random one. I have had so much going on getting ready for my youth group's retreat this past weekend, plus getting plans and paperwork done for our trip to Florida this summer. Seriously whoever said responsibility is fun was wrong. Wait, I am not sure if anyone has ever said that. Especially anyone working with ages 12-18. I trumped ya right there didn't I? Plus I had some of my medications (that I go to the Dallas doctor for) changed and have not been reacting well to them so I have been a little sicky, a little crazy - compared to normally just being crazy of course. Then add in having write an official goal statement to get into graduate school that I absolutely do not want to attend to start with (I found out that 'ain't easy... takes BS to a whole other level).... and toss in the fact that my Get-Ruth-Lip-Gloss monetary fund has begun to run low and - abracadabra - you got little bloggage. See? So its not really my fault. I'll blame it on you. Why not, right? You and those Al Quaeda killer Mystic Tan fumes. I bet they poisoned me. Sheesh.

Four random things I am loving right now:
Jason Segel. I finally saw Forgetting Sarah Marshall and I really liked it. Regardless of the nudity (serious overkill J-Dog) I fell oh so much more in love with him. Plus, my type is definitely big, tall funny guys so I think we are definitely a match made in heaven. Okay probably just strictly in my head but whatever. If you are okay with the raunchier comedies, FSM is actually really sweet and Russell Brand's hilarity is over-the-top awesome.
Taylor Swift. No joke. I have kept this a guilty pleasure to myself for a while now but I feel I can hide it no more. She is bringing that old country part out of me out into the open again that has been weighed down all these years (usually favoring my white chocolate and mellow side). I am obsessed with her music - its so innocently precious and fun and I am so intrigued someone so young can write like that. "Picture to Burn" and "Our Song" are just too tres cute and take you back to when you were eighteen as well. If you ever feel you want to dive into a country mood, check her out. Just kinda fun.
The Democratic Primary Process Shenanigans. Sorry but its kinda beautifully entertaining to me. Kinda? No. It absolutely is. Now granted, I am not at all happy with the most conserative candidate that is going to be offered to us (John somethingortheother), but there is nothing I can do about it by this point and I have finally come to grips with that. So in the meantime, to be able to watch these Democrat candidates rip each other to shreds, all the while splitting the liberal base in two and shoving radical-in-sheeps-clothing-Obama off his undeserved pedestal... it is like pure entertainment to me. They are doing it to themselves!!! Howard Dean must be going hog-wild crazy right about now. I am very interested to see how this all plays out between the two of them... and we still have until August 25th to get to the DNC in Denver. Plenty of time for more truth to come out. If you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen baby!
The return of The Office. Its been completely living up to expectations and it like we have something to look forward to each week again. "... how can I be lonely with my boys? Like a famous person once said, boys on the side. But I don't. I disagree. I say, let's hear it for the boys." - Michael Scott. Werd.

It just depends what your definition of success is

I am literally exhausted to the point of loopy. My right leg is swollen and completely bruised ankle-to-knee resulting from a bench falling on it during our s'mores campfire. I am inspired from and challenged by an amazing speaker we had this weekend, as I am always surprised how as a leader I feel God blesses me as much as He does the students. My back has reached a new level of pain from all the walking, hiking, sitting and standing and "enjoying" a lovely and weak camp-like bunk bed for two nights. There is still a nice goopy consistency to my hair, since from experience I know it takes multiple washes to fully remove shaving cream from it after we played a rendition of shaving cream/silly string tag in the dark late last night (I was naive enough to think as a leader I might actually stay clean). All these things woven together.... simply prove it was a successful youth retreat! Although after months of details and planning and a long weekend... I am so glad its over. :) It was worth missing the NFL draft this weekend (oh man but it hurt so so bad to!)Fun lookin' bunch huh... and yes lots o boys. Now onto planning our trip to Panama City Beach, FL in July... uuuuuuuuh it never ends!

Its beginning to look alot like... SATC Movie time

Miss Fergie has recorded the theme song for The Sex and The City Movie called "Labels or Love". You likey? I likey. But lets be honest... I love Fergie. I love SATC. I love designer labels (which are name-dropped in this song like rain during a hurricane baby)... wasn't a tough one to call. Talk about an amazing combination of fabulousity. But seriously its funky and quite Fergalicious. Love it. You can listen to it for yourself below. Enjoy!

"Don't cry. Buy a bag and get over it." Awesomeness.

Spray those imperfections to the wind

Are you a foundation user but tire of the constant time its application with a sponge takes? Yeah I can imagine. Its annoying. Well then do I ever have the perfect product for you. The other day I was perusing a Christian Dior counter checking out their new Dior Goldrush Summer 2008 collection (which is absolute fabulous my dears, by the way) and I have been wanting to try their spray foundation product out for a while now so I just went for it. Dior DiorSkin AirFlash Spray Foundation. Its awesome. So so so easy to apply : pin your hair back, close your eyes, spray spray spray, it dries instantly and thats it. Your foundation is applied. On every inch and crevasse of your face. It has a pretty, matte finish to it and it lasted throughout the day until I had to wash it off purposefully. It looks great on the skin and covers all your imperfections... perfectly. One hint: apply first before mascara or any other products (except concealer) because it will cover your eyelashes and such. Now, I personally don't wear foundation, for many reasons but one being that my skin is too oily that it looks nastacious (thats "nasty" for you who don't speak Ruthese) so I am not going to purchase this product myself, but if I was going to wear foundation, I would totally snag this spray. Only downside would be the price which is $60 but comparative to other quality foundations its not too bad (I know you boys out there are like - whaaaa?). I personally would use the Cameo 202 shade... but I think you should go to your local Christian Dior counter (or Sephora) and try it out. If not only just for fun. Spray those imperfections away!

And if you are looking for a new spring/summer fragrance, please look no further than the new Elizabeth Arden Mediterranean Breeze. It is spectacular, and amazingly warm but sweet at the same time with top notes of white nectarine, bergamot, and sparkling grapefruit. It brings the essence of the Mediterranean to your senses... and will remind you of that cruise you took to the Greek Isles a few years back. Yeah. You remember that one. No but seriously I am always trying to show you new summer scents to try out, and this one ranks up there. Lovely.

You're so rad

This. Is. Funny. Even if you don't watch the TV show How I Met Your Mother, you should still think this is awesome. And if you don't, well then I don't like you because you have no sense of humor. Basically a character on the show, Robin, has turned out to be a Canadian pop star known as Robin Sparkles when she was sixteen in the 80's... her first video was simply stellar and now this is her second long lost music video, "Sandcastles in the Sand" - full on with cameos by James Van Der Beek, Tiffany (as in "we tumbled to the ground and then we say..."), and Alan Thicke (Dr. Seaver!). I love it.

Oh how I miss the 80s. Oh how I love this show. Someone told me on Saturday night that it is impossible for me to love Its Always Sunny in Philadelphia and HIMYM at the same time because they are use such different forms of humor. Well I disagree with this. It is possible! You just have to have a very complex sense of humor like I do... with a little bit of dysfunction and immaturity mixed in of course.

You look like a smurf, idiot

And what a whore Jessica Simpson is. Well an attention whore anyway. Selling these pathetic photos to People. Sheesh. It was Tony's birthday party. Isn't anything sacred? I wouldn't exploit you during your birthday celebration, Tony. Can't you just see Tony biting his fingers and thinking to himself "ummm awkward! How embarassing. I need to ditch this Smurfette chick. I wonder if Ruth is in town.." Dope I was! And I will say that as I was driving through Dallas today, I saw a truck that was labeled Romo's Repairs or something of that nature and I faaaa-reaked out and was convinced it was Tony's dad's company... or his uncle or someone. It was a darn Romo and I just knew they could connect me with Tony. Sadly I was thisclose to following that vehicle... anywhere. But I didn't and headed back to Houston. Devil!

Peasant? Puh-lease. I am an associate!

I know I am sorry I have been a bad lazy blogger lately. Not much going on and I haven't felt up to writing much... but mostly haven't had much to write about and thoughts like "c'mon, they can only hear about my new favorite lip gloss so many times" have been filling my mind. So in a way I have been giving you a break. I am actually in Dallas right now - I have a doctor's appointment in the morning. Ugh. Only upside? Getting Centerville, TX barbeque on the ride up here (okay lets be honest I'll be getting it on the way back as well) but even better is I got to go hear Tommy Nelson speak tonight at Denton Bible Church. That man blows my mind. Freaking amazing. What I wouldn't do to go to that church.

Besides that I had a somewhat eventful weekend : I found out I could not order wine at a real Italian restaurant which was embarassing and disappointing considering I have been so proud of myself for finally grasping what a Shiraz is; saw a movie psh. whatever. flip cup. enough said; had a beautifully-weathered lunch in Kemah with some high school friends - I am loving this weather; went to a wedding couples shower (of course); watched some UFC - go GSP! - that dude is so hawt; drove to Dallas. Yep thats about it. Sorry its eventful for me. What else has been going on? Hmmm....

I have a new-well-not-quite-new-but-re-found love for Charlotte Russe and Real World. Seriously. First off I stopped shopping at Charlotte Russe a while back because while I became mesmerized for a period of time by their quasi-cute tops and mega-cheap prices, cheeeeeeap seemed to be the resounding adjective when it came to their clothes. So I had to stop that all together. However, when I stopped in my local CR the other day, no-mo-money-bags here came across some cute, cheap springy tops for, like, 18 bucks and once again became a believer. Okay until they fall apart next week and I can gripe about them again... but if not that what are blogs for? Why can't H&M locate to Houston already? Sheesh. I'm waiting! As for da Real World, I have tried to make myself stopped watching the seasons the past few years... they have been getting so gross, generic, retarded and predictable (all together of course!) and so I haven't paid much attention to them (however I will never give up on the wonderful challenges!!!). Sadly my DVR automatically records them (whats a girl to do?) and so I happened to catch the season premiere of their newest debacle, Hollywood. Holy moly Hollywood canoly I might be hooked. If only to see PrettyBoy Greg walking down the streets calling people "peasants" and "vagabonds" and women he dates "associates". Seriously he's past ridiculous. You can't write this stuff. He think he is God's gift to... well... air. And its hilarious to watch. I am totally diggin' Will's chili - I think he's adorable. Plus their pad is so pimp - its a freaking movie set for goodness sakes. Amazing.

Oh and my last chance to become a part of the Manning family has gone down the tubes after Eli got married yesterday. I mean I would have preferred Peyton but would have totally settled for Eli. Maybe I will have to scout out Dallas for Tony while I am here and snag him away from Jessica. Totally doable. And do like how I refer to all of these people by their first name like I know them? Well its because I do. At least in my little fantasy world you would call daydreams they are my friends.

I am so glad decent television is back on. And this week marks the return of more shows - Grey's, Lost, Ugly... and if those new promos for Gossip Girl (featuring awesome music by one of my new fav bands, The Kills, by the by) don't make you want to check out that show... I do not know what will. Hawt. However, I personally think The Office has outdone itself and set the bar way too high last week with The Dinner Party. It was the freaking funniest thing I have ever seen. But... when Jim showed us the "bought it one week after we started dating" ring on Thursday and then got down on one knee... to tie his shoe, I almost lost it. Swoon. So adorable. I am such a girl. They do crap like that for people just like me. And thats why I love them. Oh and just for those of you wondering... The Office spin-off is a definite go but no it will not be centered around Dwight Schrute like some assumed. Apparently its going to be a whole new cast with maybe one or two overlaps with the original... but all our Office favs should be staying in place. Whew! The Michael-Dwight twosome is too good to get rid of.

Okay so those are all the rambling thoughts I have on my mind right now. Have a great manic Monday....

Truckers shmuckers

Did everyone else know there is this big trucker's strike going on right now? Genius over here did not realize that. Blonde moment I guess (one of many). We are getting a new fence built in our backyard and I have been getting annoyed that the fence builder people took the time to rip down the entire old one but have, literally, only put up like eight spokes (?) of the new one. They did that like almost a week ago. So we basically haven't had a fence for a week and its not fun to deal with when you have three big dogs. Anyway, I found myself wondering where the fence builder people were because they need to finish and add to their eight spokes... I assumed they were being lazy and nondiligent (is that a word? oh well its redundant anyway). But then I come to find out that they don't have any new wood spokes because of the trucker's strike (gasp!) and won't have any until its over. Excuse me? Who would ever have imagined I would care the status of a nationwide trucker's strike... but I do! Its almost... almost... as bad as the Writer's Guild of America Strike of '07-'08. Then again, that's just entertainment isn't it? Hmmm... priorities....

Should it be this easy to be tacky?

Last night was Bay Area Young Life's Annual Tacky Prom... probably my last one (whew!) and it 'ain't that hard for me to be tacky. Sadly. I mean, hello, I already own a hair crimper, tons of bright neon-colored makeup and jewelry, gallons of glitter… its almost like I am made to be tacky. What? Hmmm... maybe I should think about that last statement. Anywho, I did have to go shopping with one of my girls at a thrift store for a perfect outfit but I won’t lie – I hate going to thrift stores. They are so dirty and smelly. And have icky old clothes. Ugggggh. I am such a big girly baby but whatever that’s who I am. Yeah I don’t do vintage... only fake vintage… like the vintage clothes made freshly new from the factory but have been purposely faded or crinkled or whatever to look vintage but then put out on new clothes store shelves. Okay so I would wear real vintage Chanel couture or Tiffany & Co. jewelry but let’s be honest that’s not what we are referring to. That said, I did buy a dress - if you can call it that - from the thrift store and it was more like a silver metallic moo-moo spectaculousness. Serious moo-moo and dang tacky. Belt it with some bright gold and you got some ugly. I think I outdid myself this year. Like yes you’re supposed to be tacky… but I had kids and such looking at me with weird faces exclaiming “wow that’s tacky”. Yeah it is. Point. Hello! Ugly or not, I enjoyed hanging out and dancing with my kids and wearing bright purple makeup. Duh.

What comes between you and your Calvins?

"You wanna know what comes between me and my Calvins? Nothing." My Calvin Klein lip gloss, that is. Who knew that ck Calvin Klein was good for more than good undergarments and cute jeans (circa 15 years ago of course - does anyone wear these anymore)? They actually just "re-launched" their cosmetics line (wasn't much of a first launch) earlier this year and I really had no reason to pay attention to it. That is, until I was walking through Dillards on the way to my car on Friday when a lip gloss color caught my eye. Even just by my peripheral vision the color grabbed my attention it was so amazing. I walked over and and was instantly annoyed when I saw that it was CK cosmetics and was about to dismiss it and walk away (do it!)... but decided to try it on... just in case. It was their Delicious Pout Flavored Lip Gloss in the Dew Drop shade and well whadayaknow it was fantastic! Not only was it a perfect color (light peachy bronzy nude with silver specs), it had a great consistency of glossiness and it tasted wonderful. So often I disregard the terrible taste some lip glosses create in order for their fabulous appearance - beauty is pain, people - so this was just a huge bonus. I love it. And it gets better - the lip gloss is only $13 which is cheaper than most (okay all) lip products I normally purchase. So what does that mean in Ruth's mind? Well then you can buy two! And thats just what I did... okay well this was the justification I used in my head because I couldn't decide between Dew Drop and Sparkle (see pic). Plus I was in a very "I feel sorry for myself" state of mind and whenever I am there, I always justify lip gloss purchases. Some people eat chocolate, I buy lip gloss. Okay crap lets be honest I buy lip gloss and eat chocolate. Double whammy. That's why I shouldn't be allowed in public. Out. Of. Control. But, if you wanna check out some new cheaper lip glosses, these are great (and taste lovely!)... you should be able to find them online at Sephora (duh) and at most Dillards department stores.

Okay so I might as well admit brag about my new handbag purchase - only because it has been the center of conversation wherever I go. First of all, I only got it because my uber-cute-but-cheap Aldo purse snapped and broke in the middle of a restaurant last week, quite embarassingly spewing the contents everywhere (talk about a lip gloss explosion!). Needless to say it was time for a new purse. And when I saw this one, I couldn't take my eyes off it - bright, metallic baby pink, with a little bling here and there - it was just perfect and so Spring and screamed... me. It might be too much for most people but I dont care. I love it. Its buy a new handbag designer - Kathy Van Zeeland - and I love her designs. Its for you ladies out there who enjoy a little spunk, a little bling, a little flare. So everyone from my YL kids, to my pastor, to the checker at Randalls has mentioned since I have carried it. If nothing else, its an icebreaker. A smokin' hot one. Hollaaaaa!

Side note: I am pissed that Trevor Immelman is married. He's hot. And so now. You know, since he would have been a possibility for me had he been single. And I am surprised that Bret picked Ambre - I thought Daisy Duck was a shoo-in. I can't wait for the reunion show to find out what really happened when the cameras stopped rollin'. Ten million dollars says they aren't together. If you don't know what I am talking about at all right now, you obviously are not so now. :)

Where trouble melts like lemon drops

I must confess I am not a fan of American Idol like the rest of this nation. Just never have been (Dancing With The Stars is another story!). I don't watch it at all. However, I do love Aggies (whoop!) and love love love me some dreads, so naturally I have kept tags on our lil Jason Castro... and evenmoreso I loooooove the rendition of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" he did this week, which was originally performed by Israel Kamakawiwo'ole (50 First Dates, anyone? Awesome movie). So in case you missed Jason performing it on Tuesday night's show.. check it out. I mean he's playing a yukalaylee for goodness sakes. Amazing. I hope he wins. But honestly I don't know about any of the other contestants so I'm completely biased and uninformed. At least I admit it.

Romantic comedy EXPLOSION

Although we have been seriously lacking in romantic comedies as of late, even I, a true fan and connoisseur of them, is shocked by the somewhat explosion of them that are arriving in theaters in the next month. Its like a chick flick bonanza! I love it. But sadly that also means that some of them will do well, some will flop... because most people (not including yours truly) will not see them all. So starting next Friday, a new one is being released every week for next four weeks (Please contain your excitement. No seriously. Sit down. Contain it.):

April 18th - Forgetting Sarah Marshall

This film I forsee as being highly successful - Judd Apatow (pronounced like "pow" not "toe" by the way) is like comedic gold these days and I personally can not wait to see this movie. Although I am not fond of Apatow's normal raunchy-crass-factor, I can not pass up the amazingly stellar Kristen Bell (I'm obsessed), Jason Segel and the hilarious Russell Brand (he's like a crackhead on crack. So funny!). Jason Segel, who I love from How I Met Your Mother, wrote and stars in this film and I think it looks so funny and sweet... even if only to revive Mila Kunis' career... where has she been since That 70's Show? I guess stowed away with longtime boyfriend Macaulay Caulkin. Oh and that Family Guy thing. [trailer]

April 25th - Baby Mama

Okay I am not sure how romantical this one is, but it is definitely a comedy. Amy Poehler and Tina Fey are two of my fav female comedians (okay is it comediennes? Nevertheless I believe that Kristen Wiig has stolen my top spot in this category) and this movie does look really funny and I laugh out loud when I watch the preview. Although I am a tad afraid of it being one of those movies where all of the funny scenes are shown in the previews so when you get to actually watch the movie they are no longer funny... but I am hoping this is not the case. Tina does not mess around. Plus... you know just the fact that its called Baby Mama makes me wanna check it out. I'm so white chocolate. [trailer]

May 2nd - Made of Honor

I should have posted about this movie months ago and if so it would have gone something like this : "OMG I can not wait for this film! Its like My Best Friend's Wedding... but in reverse... with McDreamy! It just does not get better than that." But now - overexposure is an understatement. If I see one more commercial or advertisement for this film I might boycott it altogether. Its getting just downright annoying. And its release is still almost four weeks away! I wanna be like - Hello! Suckers like me are your target audience. We get it already. Romantic comedy, hot guy, kiss kiss, unrealistic happy ending. Duh. We're going to see it, aight? As annoyed as I am getting, I still want to see it and will - and Michelle Monaghan is uber adorable you will love her if you haven't seen her already in MI:3 or Heartbreak Kid. If nothing else, true McDreamy fans will enjoy seeing him not having to console Meredith. Seriously. [trailer]

May 9th - What Happens in Vegas

Or also known as How To Lose A Guy In Ten Days 2. Same premise pretty much right? But hey if they can squeeze a few more bucks out of us why not? And oh they will. For the record, I am not a Cameron Diaz fan, but I want to see it anyway. Maybe I am liking her more since she broke up with my JT? Hmmm... but the preview actually makes the movie look adorable and it reminds me of the Ashton Kutcher in Just Married (which I love!!!) not the cougar-lovin-step-father-kaballah-practicing-serious Ashton that we have "seen" as of late. So I do actually want to see this... plus for some reason Cameron Diaz always seems to have the most amazing wardrobes in her movies and I always enjoy the fashion they use on her. Oh wait. I forgot. Its because she's a stick insect. Whatever. [trailer]

And for those of you who enjoy romantic comedies but do not actually go to see movies in theaters (Who are you?! You must be daft. Totally missing out. Just kidding I realize people might think its a waste of money, I am just not one of them!) here are some that are coming out soon on DVD : Juno (April 15), 27 Dresses (April 29), and Bella (May 6).