LolaBelle

                  My mom was always what you would call "crazy cat lady." Well not that bad, but she was definitely a cat person. We always had cats growing up. I on the other hand, would have loved to have a dog growing up. However, my dad always took good care of his yard. The back yard was his sanctuary. In the past he built a rather large wooden deck that wraps around to the pool, two fountains, a two story club house(for my brother and I when I was younger.) and was always adding new plants and flowers. It was one of his favorite hobbies. So when ever I would ask if I could have a doggy, his response was, "Where would it poop, not my back yard."  With that said, it was always shot down. Never even considered twice, just a flat out NO. Until one day a few years ago, my best friend, gave me the best present ever. It was a little yorkie-beagal-snauzer-mix. The cutest little thing. I decided I was just going to bring her home and he would have to accept it. I knew once he saw how adorable the little puppy baby was, he would not be able to say no. So I took her home and my Dad happened to be the first person home. He wasn't exactly thrilled about the whole situation. But I said I would take care of her and everything would be ok. I knew my dad wouldnt be able to say no, now that I had already brought her home. Once my Mother came home, she was more than thrilled. I knew at this point my little fur-baby wasn't going any where.:) I could not think of a name for my little puppy for the longest time. I finally landed on LolaBelle. Lola for short, and she has many other nicknames now. She turned out to be one of the most loving, intertaining dogs. She hardly barks, unless she sees another animal outside. She loves to cuddle and sleeps with my every night. LolaBelle is one of the biggest social butterflies I know. She loves being around people. From little kids to adults. Lola has brought a lot of joy into my family's home. I tell her she is a "little fur angel, sent down from heaven." I'm sure you have realized now, that Lola is definitely spoiled. However, Lolabelle is such an amazing dog that she deserves it all.

Michigander at heart.

I have come to realize, I take a lot of what Michigan has to offer for granted. About one month ago, I decided I was going to move to Florida, where I would finish my college degree. I made the decision because I wanted to travel, I wanted to live some where completly oposite of Michigan. I thought it could be a good change, and if it wasn't I could always come back. To this day I still want to have the experience of living in Florida. However it was definetly the wrong time to up and move accross the country. I mean, dont get me wrong, I absolutly love it there. Over the Summer I went to Florida two times, to kind of check it out(such as; apartments,schools,work,etc). I was in paradise. But I began to realize many thing I would miss and many other thoughts and concerns came to mind. So I ended up backing out and enrolling in another semester here at Delta. I decided I could one day make that move, just not right now. Once I returned back to Michigan at the end of August, I started to look at and notice things a little different. I mean obviously, I notice the climate differences, that is a given. & even though I love really hot weather, I also love the fall. Hoodie weather is always nice. I love to see the leaves change from bright green to firey red, orange, and yellow colors.  Even down to the the crisp fall air, or the crunch of the leaves when you walk over them on the sidewalk. And if it is hoodies weather, it is defintly time to pull out some fun boots! For as much as I complain about all the snow we happen to be barried under every winter, I would still miss it. I absolutly love being Up North, snowboarding, skiing, snowmobiling, sledding, tobagoning, ice fishing, and the list goes on. Yes, it really sucks driving through lots of snow every day, however, its still worth all the winter activities.    Another thing is,  I do not think I could imagine a Christmas with out snow. That is just so weird.  As well as no snow for New Years, or my birthday(Im a January Baby)?! That is just out of the question. I do have a slight problem with the winter lingering for as long as it does. But if ya hang in there long enough, well, it is back to hot humid days! There are many other factors that did help shape my decision to stay in Michigan, for the time being. I can't say I will always live in Michigan for my whole entire life. However, I do know I will always come back. Michigan is my home. It may be a little cold for some, but it is where home is. & we have the luxory of four seasons, which a lot of people cannot say. Who knows maybe one day I will move even farther than Florida, but Michigan will always have a spot in my heart.

Rehab Tourney

The Rehab tournement is actually not rehab at all. It is a blooper ball tournement  that happens once a year, every year. They have many different leagues competing with each other. Such as 40 and up league, orginizational, and womens softball. All the proceeds go to help fund the North West little league organization.  I have been playing in this tournement for five years now. Every year I look forward to it. It is a whole weekend event. Because of this blooper ball tournement, it has brought many generations of  families friends such as parents and kids together. When the tournement comes around every year, most people that play do not just look forward to a few ball games, but also the beer tent, karioke, grilled chicken dinners' with corn on the cob. There are many different people who go down to  the ball tournement. From moms and dads, to their kids, grand parents, as well as bums that like to collect all the cans, they can find. Which sometimes results in two bums fighting over cans. After most of the games are done a few of the teams like to camp out and start a bonfire. Many people bring their campers, tents and etc. Therefor making us feel at home, as much as possible. Also we like to set up a little tikki bar, as well. Once the bonfire is going we usually consume some alcohol and then head in to the beer tent to dance and sing karioke. Our two teams, which is the womens softball team and the mens blooperball team seem to get rather roudy. Which ultimatly creates a great time! Therefor always keeps me excited for next years tournement. This year the 40 and up team (JCPenney's) which happens to be our mens team, won! We always play for fun, however winning always helps:)!

Make up Forever

Make up Forever is one of the four true artistry brands, Sephora inside JcPenney's offers. Make up Forever is used in Circus Olay. Therefore the entire line is made to last three hours submerged under water. It is a very long lasting line of make up. Now that you know a little background information on Make up Forever, let me explain the foundation. First of all the HD foundation is full coverage foundation. If applied correctly the foundation will leave your skin with an airbrushed, flawless complexion. To start the foundation process out, you would want to start with a foundation primer. The primer will basically smooth your skin out, and hold on to your foundation threw out your day, with out having to re-apply. After you have applied your primer, you would want to apply your foundation with a brush. You would start from the center of your face, such as your nose and work the product outwards. Your final step would be to apply the HD setting powder. Which is a translucent powder that helps to control extra oils and keep your foundation looking fresh all day. By following these steps your foundation will last all day with out having to touch up. Also you will not have to replenish your complexion products as soon as you would with out using a primer or setting powder. Make up forever also has many other amazing products. Such as their eyeliners. The eyeliners come in a wide variety of colors, from black to hot pink. So there is something for everyone. First of all one of the reasons they are so amazing, is because they are gel based pencils. Therefor they glide over the skin extremly smoothly. Also they are made to last three hours submerged under water, so that eyeliner will seriously stay right where you put it. However you are suggest to use a eyeshadow primer, just to ensure it will not allow creases to occur through out your day.Like your foundation primer it will also allow you to prolong the life of your eyeshadow and eyeliner, because it grabs the pigment of the color. Leaving your eyeshadow and eyeliner bright and bold with out any creases.