...but I don't know if I can afford them. They make me so tall. So tall that I tower over Julie. Anyway, I am posting up this picture so Stfne can see these shoes. I was telling her about them last night. 
How funny that I got the chance to meet another TV personality with the same initials, EB. I met Elizabeth Baird from the food show, Canadian Living Cooks. I saw her at Campbell House in the morning and couldn't figure out for the life of me where I had seen her. I full out just asked her if she is on TV and she told me from the Food Network. 
Double Chocolate cupcake = HEAVEN!
I was trying to make skor bars and I have made these squares millions of time but when I got to the chocolate layer, the chocolate chips did not melt. See the photo on the right. I am suppose to leave it in the oven for 2 mins, the chips are suppose to melt slightly and become shine so I can spread it over the bottom layer. This did not happen.
Tonight while waiting for Lost to start, I decided that I should make the next baby shower gift and bake for some birthday presents. I won't say for these are for, hopefully it may be for you. 
It's strange. I haven't put up a post in 3 days and normally, I have something to talk about. But today, I am drawing a blank. So, I guess this post will be about Blu-ray movies. 
Today I wanted to treat myself to something I would enjoy. Last Thursday when I went to meet Jesse, my old co-worker at Starbucks and I saw that they are now selling cupcakes - vanilla, double chocolate and red velvet. So, on my way home, I picked up a double chocolate cupcake and damn, is it ever good!!! The price is not bad - $2.25. I am anxious to try the red velvet one. So, if you are ever in Starbucks and you see the cupcakes - try it out! You won't be disappointed.
On Thursday, I went on my quest to find items I could put in a gift basket for two baby showers I had to attend this weekend - my sister-in-law Dianne's and my friend Mary Anne's. Unfortunately, I only made it to Dianne's. I had fun putting these baskets together and I can't wait to put another one together. Should this be my trademark thing? Anyway - I have wanted to post up this picture since I made them but I know that Dianne checks my blog ocassionally so I had to wait until she opened it. As for Mare's, I will give it to her later this week.
My BFF Julie sent me her cousin, Juanita's blog and this morning, I had time to look at it. Juanita (aka Sweet Things) makes custom cakes. You should see these cakes, they are fantastic!!! She has great ideas and is extremely creative. I wish I had an event or party to throw just so I can order a cake. She also makes cupcakes...you know me and my cupcakes - I HEART cupcakes!
I have been wanting to try this mascara for some time after seeing an ad in In Style. When I see advertisements in this magazine, I automatically assume, I can't buy it in Canada. I was recently at Rexall and Cover Girl's Exact Eyelights Eye-Brightening Mascara was on sale for $6.79 (regular price $8.99). I picked up Black Sapphire for my boss who has blue eyes and I picked up Black Ruby for myself eventhough I have brown eyes. On my boss, it totally brightens her eyes - Black Sapphire has a tint of blue. As for me, I bought Black Ruby because it's a plum/maroon colour. It doesn't really brighten my eyes like my boss Jessica's lashes, it just darkens them (is darkens a word?). Maybe I should try the mascara for brown eyes. What I really like is that it has the plastic flexible brush, I prefer this kind of wand rather than the brush type. Oh and it has a patented no clump brush. I have tried and tested it and it's TRUE! Here are the colours they have:
On Saturday, Mike and I did our round abouts in the east end. But first we stopped in Brampton and saw Belle, who had a sleepover with nana. Belle showed be her cute mani & pedi. Then,we stopped by the Ponce House to drop off the speakers and then we went to visit JP and Lyn and check out their new townhouse. I should have taken some pictures to show that it's a pretty cool house and the perfect size. Congrats to JP and Lyn on their engagement and their new home. This picture here on the left is of Marques. Look at his cool boots. This kid is so cute and such a good baby. He never cries, he just looks so surprised and curious with his big eyes. Thanks Jimmy and Adaiah for the DS game. I am still trying to think what game I am going to get in exchange. After our east end visit, we drove back to to the west end to visit family friends. I just hate the snow!
It's an awful picture because it was taken with a blackberry. Can you guess who is in the middle? Her initials are E.B. and there was a movie made about her...
Since I was 17, I had flawless skin and it was because I was on the pill. Whatever brand I was on controlled my breakouts. Well, it's been over a year since I got off the pill and I have had the worse acne. Not to be graphic but I break out on my right cheek and on both temples, as well as hard bumps on my forehead. 
On Friday, Anjay and I attempted to watch Bride Wars but the early show was sold out so we watched Four Christmases. It's a pretty good movie, it reminds me of Mike and I around the holidays. We are "that" couple. There is one part in the movie that I could not stop laughing at. All I have to say is, "Google me bitch!" It's too bad that Mike didn't come to watch this movie with us and that maybe we should have watched it back in December when it came out.
Anyway, my other movie review is for This Christmas. While I was off before Christmas, I was going to rent this movie from Rogers on Demand because Marilen had watched it and really enjoyed it. Chris Brown was pretty good in it, considering he is a music artist and yes, he did have a singing part. It's a feel good Christmas movie. Mike and I watched it on New Years' Eve and missed countdown because we were so wrapper up in it. It's funny and emotional. It kinda reminds me of Soul Food. So next year, plan to watch these movies before the holidays. 
Yesterday, Jes, Richie, Rylen and R.J. came over for a visit. We all can't remember the last time they came over to visit but it was definitely a long time ago because they don't remember us having a dining room set.
Rylen watching a movie
No need to bring a toy, R.J. likes remote controls
Click here to view our picture from our Varadero trip. K.K. - this link is especially for you. You can also view all our other vacation photos on this site.
I have a feeling that I am halfway to completing this game and I have only been playing it for an hour. I hope it's not true because then the game is not worth it. I am giving the game the benefit of the doubt that it will last longer than 3 hours. Stfne - be prepared to borrow the game before I trade it in. Maur - you can borrow it too!
In Style magazine is pretty much my shopping guide. I read about Aquaphor by Eucerin and I should have search for this product a long time ago. Lately, I have had this dry, cracked patch on my upper lip. It appeared when the cold weather started. Every time after I showered, faced my face, brushed my teeth or licked my lips, the patch would appear, all dry and red. Yes, it sounds disguisting. I tried using Vaseline, Rosebud Salve, lotion - they just helped it out temporarily but the patch always came back. Well, while my mom was in California, I asked her to buy the healing ointment for me. I tried it last night and this morning, after my morning routine, the dry patch wasn't as red and cracked as it usually is. Also, I used it on my lips and it works wonders. I now have to look at WalMart and the drugstores to see if it's available in Canada. Luckily, my mom bought me two tubes.
Remember a few posts ago, I showed you how lovely my updo was, well, this is what my hair looked like beforehand. The bonus of this photo is that I am holding CALLUM - surprise, surprise - Tita Leesha doesn't normally hold babies who are under three months but I broke the rule. I held this adorable baby. He is such a good baby! I love how he sleeps with his hands up. Apparently, all babies sleep this way. I can't wait to visit him again and also play with Brayden since he is BORED all the time. I love his little voice when he says, "Tita Leesha, let me plate you an empanada."
I read about this organization in Canadian Living magazine (yes, I occasionally like to read it). I won't go into detail here but do check out the website (click on the little traveller below) and support the initiative by buying one of the beaded dolls. Each doll is unique and made by one of the women in South Africa affected by AIDS/HIV. Mike and I bought one each and plan to take them with us on our vacations.
Yesterday, I went into work for two and a half hours. Yes, I am dumb but my other co-workers were going to work I wanted to be a team player. After work I met up with Julie, we went to Forever 21 (bought a black plastic rose ring and a purple jacket for $13.99), Future Shop (bought Devil Wears Prada and Night at the Museum in Blu-Ray) and then had lunch. After I trekked over to the Dagas to meet Mike there. We are some 'nadas, watched Lipstick Jungle and played with Callum. I was surprised that I was able to pick him up and hold him and even put him to sleep. I broke my rule of not holding babies until they are 3 months old. After Stfne and I decide to play with my hair. I told her that I loved the way Lauren Conrad's updo was in the season finale of The Hills...so she decided to try it on my hair. The outcome --> see the picture of the right. I truly am in love with the way it turned out. I wished that I had somewhere to go. Stfne, it's awesome, you are so talented. I could not stop staring at my hair when I got home.
Mike and I stayed home last night to celebrate (?) New Years Eve. The reason why I question celebrate is because we didn't do the countdown, at the stroke of midnight we were watching This Christmas (BTW, it's a really good Christmas movie). We ate some sushi and drank some red wine. Surprisingly, it just felt like any other night. I am glad we stayed home, we saved money!
