Interesting Day is Interesting

  Today started off kinda bad, then kinda good.... but ended AMAZING.

  So someone done switched the world's AC on over the Phoenix area and it has been damn cold lately (well, for us anyway). So I didn't sleep terribly well and so when I had to drag myself up to get my daughter off to school, well... I looked like death. It wasn't pretty and hense, today was a take your kid to school in pajamas day.

  I get her dropped off and stop on the way home at the convenience store on the corner here by my house and walk in, get the largest cup they sold coffee in and fill that puppy up. Cream? Don't mind if I do, oh yes and 3 sugars, thank you very much. So I go pay for my coffee, well attempt to anyway because when I open my wallet, my card is gone. Not amused. So I look at the lady and ask if I can run to my car to see if I have $1.74 in change. I go look in the little thing I keep change in, $0.60. I hang my head and walk back into the store and begin to explain to the lady I am sorry she can dump the coffee, I don't have enough for the coffee. I, am absolutely mortified.

  Out of the corner of my eye a $20.00 bill floats by and a male voice behind me says "It's ok I will buy this cup for her". Now mind you, I look like I am about to cry, I am exhausted oh and did I mention I am in slippers, penguin pajama pants, a t shirt and a sweater with my hair in a cute bun? Yeah I'm hot right? So I turn around and just stare and kind of mumble that it's OK he doesn't have to, then rests his hand on my back and says "God bless you miss" and just walks out the door. It was hands down the best cup of coffee I ever had, and was so nice to know that there are still good people in this world.

  So you would think thats it right? You are like "Wow, that Brie is easy to please!" Umm, no. So about 6 months ago, my "husband" (and I use this term loosely as we were only cohabitating for 10 and a half months and NEVER once slept together) finally after almost 4 years of me whining, filed for divorce. So I am like, "Let me hit this ass up and see if this is done yet because I haven't received anything in the mail". I text him and he tries to convince me it was final last week and I should hear something any day, blah.. blah.. blah. I don't believe him, I mean there's a reason we aren't married, right?

  So I call up the old Google and start looking, calling, pestering... finally get the self-help legal aid center at the courthouse our divorce was filed at and this super sweet older sounding lady who had an adorable accent and kinda broken English. I begin my speech with "My unfortunate husband filed for divorce (and here the lady starts cracking up) about 6 months ago, I was wondering if you could direct me who to call to find out if it is final or not." I proceed with "You see, I moved to Phoenix 4 years ago and have well on moved on with my life. I would really like to continue it without being attached to him in any way."

  So she asks if I know the case number, which I dont. But then she asks my name and looks it up that way and I could almost hear her smile when she says "Well, Ms. Pitta, your divorce was final today as a matter of fact." I then kinda yelled a little (sorry lady send me the bill for your new hearing aid) and told her I loved her dearly and she is still laughing at this point. She chokes out the case number and tells me I will have a letter from the court soon, congratulates me and tells me to have a great day.

  Oh, my goodness I am on a cloud, I am so happy to have that part of my life over with. I really am glad things seem to be ending in 2012 better than they started that's for sure. Now just to get through the dreaded holidays and onto a new year and new beginnings.

  I hope your Tuesday was just as eventful.

XOXO,
Brie

Pose: Cultureshock 2 by Hopskotch
My Celebratory Outfit:
Skin: Glam Affair - Roza - Brr & Etci 03
Hair: /Wasabi Pills/ Christy Mesh Hair - Reds Pack
Eyelashes: Miamai_Catwalk Lashes_Evergreen 03 Erotica
Dress: (Milk Motion) lace dress - green
Shoes: N-core ESSENCE "Noir Intense"
Ring: EarthStones Bridal - Twist of Fate Wedding Rings
Bracelet: EarthStones Diamond Tennis Bracelet - Platinum
Nails: Synthetique Ultimate French Series -01-

My Name is Brie, I am a Bacon Addict.

  I can remember the first time I had a piece of really good bacon. I was about 7, I was staying with my grandma for the weekend as I did most weekends. But this weekend she thought I was finally grown up enough to have a "big person's" breakfast. So she had me lay under a blanket on the couch and watch cartoons while she got down to work.
  The sounds of Scooby and Shaggy were suddenly overpowered by the sizzling and amazing smell coming from the kitchen. My grandma brought out her ridiculously old cast iron skillet and began frying up bacon. I am sure I had some before then, but somehow that day it smelled so much better. She made us a few pieces each and fried up 2 eggs (1 for me, 1 for her) and made us each some toast. She topped it off with a cup of "coffee", which was basically coffee flavored warm milk but I thought it was the real thing. She then put it all on a little tray and brought it to me on the couch. And there we sat, with our big persons breakfast, watching Scooby Doo. It was a perfect way to start a day.
  Many, many years later, she was much older and I was well, older too. I was a mother and I lived with her now. She wasnt as healthy as she used to be and I was there to take care of her. My daughter was 4 and I was just getting out of the shower when down the hall I hear my grandmother telling my daughter... "Now Sammi, I think you are a big girl now, how about Nano makes you a big person's breakfast".
  I smile now when I think about it, she passed away this past March, she was hands down the best friend I ever had in my life. She taught me to live simply, to love deeply and to cherish each moment you have. She also taught me to love bacon, which I torment all my friends and pseudo-family with to this day. My daughter loves it too, and her "big person" breakfasts that we have, sitting on the couch just like she did with me. Except now instead of Scooby doo, we are watching Ruby Gloom or Monster High or whatever is cool to Sammi that week.
  So hi, my name is Brie.... I am a bacon addict :)

What I am wearing from head, to toe:

Hair: [e] Locked - Red 08
Skin: Glam Affair - Ginny - Europa - 02 Red HB
Bathing Suit: Pig - Bacon Wrap
Feet: Slink Womens Natural Barefeet (Mesh Rigged)
Glasses: Miamai_Rita Ivory Sunglasses
Necklace: BaCoN ~ Plate O' Happy Necklace
Nails: Synthetique Ultimate French Series -01-

52 Weeks of Color Challenge - Week 10, Avocado

I AM AN AVOCADO Through forty-seven years I have remained green; Though my skin is tough and wrinkled it wears a sheen and luster that bears the hues of resilience and change My fleshy substance puzzles: Am I savory or sweet? Delicious or nondescript? And with or without texture? But the stone at my center is massive; the heart of me is huge and impenetrable - out of all proportion to my fruit And what is it that comes from there? What legacy will remain? I must take care what seeds I sow for whatever comes from this heart's core will reproduce the same after its kind And others will reap the fruit of my harvest Let me leave no bitter taste; Better sweet avocado than acid bitter Aloes

The Head-to-Toe of it:
Hair: [e] Locked - Red 05
Skin: al vulo!- Alice*  natural teeth cleavage sun-kissed
Eyes: Izzie's - Natural MESH Eyes lime
Eyeshadow: ee. Linter 1L promo-Lime
Eyelashes: Miamai_Catwalk Lashes_Evergreen 03 Erotica
Tattoo: [d.D] Beautiful Flower Arm Tattoo
Dress: The Secret Store - Boheme - Pop Squares
Shoes: N-core SOLEIL "Cream" BOXED
Jewelry: Dark Mouse Delicate Drama  Bangles & Earrings

52 Weeks of Color Challenge - Week 9, Dandelion

Wishing for Dandelions

Dandelions have powers
but some may not know,
You make a wish to the them
when they turn white as snow.
You tell them your wishes one by one
and then at them you blow,
You watch the seeds fly through the air
and watch your wishes flow.
So now I wish to the dandelions,
I'll name them one by one,
And then I'll take a blow at them
as soon as I am done.
A wish to be eight again
as carefree as eight comes,
So that life isn't a battlefield
like it's already become.
I wish I was with him again
like I was once before,
I wish I'd see his face again
knocking at the door.
I wish my Dad was in my life again
like he was when I was three,
Now I see him twice a month
and he can barely see me.
I wish I was more beautiful
to the naked eye,
I wish that the critics would just realize
all I can do is cry.
I wish I was closer
to my younger sister and brother
But they live with my dad
and have a different mother.
I wish I could know ahead of time
what my future life will be,
So I make no mistakes ahead of time
and not be a different me.
To the dandelions
do I now let my wishes go,
and hoping they'll be granted
on the day that they do flow.

The Head-to-Toe of it:
Hair: [e] Abbey - Red 05
Eyes: .ID. Shine Eyes v2 - Light Green
Skin: *YS & YS* Alice Cool at the Dressing Room (Freckle layer added)
Dress: coldLogic dress - reed.butter
Tanktop: JANE - intrinsic tanks Milk
Eyelashes: Miamai Mesh Catwalk Eyelashes - Delicate 02
Necklace: [boxed]ruchica 3Rings necklace-dia-
Tattoo: Kunstkammer Interactive Dandelion Tattoo
Feet: Mesh Bare feet by Slink

Blogger Challenge - My Senior Photo

I was rummaging through some old photographs and came across my senior picture, I thought I would put it up here as part of Divine Pattern's Blogger Challenge. Id be curious to see yours too! Blog your pictures and then put a link to it in the comments for this post! Oh, and just so you can have a giggle here was real me my senior year in high school:

I certainly was adorable and young! Anyway back to sorting photos! Cant wait to see yours....

The Head-to-Toe of it:
Eyes: pc eyes by LL - gold flakes - olivine
Skin: al vulo!- Polly*  natural teeth porcelain
Hair: /Wasabi Pills/ Dragon Mesh Hair - FEM - Gingerbread
Eyelashes: Miamai_Catwalk Lashes_Delicate 03
Necklace: [boxed]ruchica 3Rings necklace-dia-
Fluffy fur stole: Montagne Noire - Etole de Renard - arctic fox fur stole (tinted peach)

52 Weeks of Color - Week 8, Raspberry

Before I got sick in real life I was a bookeeper and when I was in the professional world I would have totally rocked this look.

The Head-to-Toe of it:
Skin: {.essences.} Kandia Porcelaine (Nude Blush and Freckles layers added)
Hair:Tiny Bird - Love You More - Bright Blonde
Coat: The Secret Store - Bow-Lero - Raspberry
Top: EVALE Tube Top White
Skirt: Together Inc. PencilSkirt black
Shoes: [Gos] Platform Pumps - Just Black
Stockings: N-core Stocking "Black Seam"
Earrings: GK - Fleur - Plat - Earrings
Eyelashes: Miamai_NoAlpha Lashes_ N02
Bag: Izzie's - Satchel Bag black

52 Weeks of Color - Week 7, Folly

Sorry I am a week late with this color, I had some real life nonsense come up. Folly is this weeks name but from what im gathering folly is like a hot vibrant pink so this is my submission for Folly!

The Head-to-Toe of it:
Hair:[e] Shine - Blonde 02
Eyes: pc eyes by LL - summer storm
Eyelashes: Miamai_Catwalk Lashes_Delicate 03
Skin: [Al Vulo! Skin ] - [ pollon] - [ summer pink peach ]
Nails: +ROZOREGALIA+*Gazellver*Ring&Nail/1(F)
Dress: [Pink Box] The Dreamer Party Dress - Mosaic Pink
Shoes: N-core ESSENCE "Noir Intense"
Earrings:P.C; Diamond Pearl Menagerie earrings
Bracelet:EarthStones Diamond Tennis Bracelet - Platinum 
Clutch: *COCO*_ClutchBag_Black

52 Weeks of Color Challenge - Week 6, Alice Blue

This week's color features pregnant me. My daughter Kyia will  be born on March 4, 2012. I am so excited and it gives me the opportunity to look cute and pregnant!

Head to Toe of it:
Skin: [Ill] Illusory Skin - Love_Milk - Scarlett (From Collabor88 Feb)
Hair: [e] Abbey - Blonde 02
Ears: :Hebenon Vial: Pierced! Ears [Cutie Cartoons Pack] v3.0
Eyelashes: [sauce] back to basics lashes
Piercings: fACE plug PIERCINGS 2 *BND*
Freckles: :[P]:- Ataciara Makeups- Freckle Face.
Cardigan: {Happy} Preppy Cardi (Tan)
Shirt: London & Bird: Alice Blue Cotton Tee - Shirt
Pants: Miamai_Oz Jeans Grey (Boots)
Boots: [Gos] Aviator Boots - Amelia in Tan 

52 Weeks of Color Challenge - Week 4, Iron

Head-to-Toe of it:
Skin:[Plastik]:-Aleria;Sandcastle-Flush
Hair/Hairbase: Miamai_Lena_Brown (this hairbase has the eyemakeup with it)
Eyelashes: [ glow ] studio - One by one. Three
Earrings: :Fusion: Charm Earrings [Silver]
Shirt: Nyte'N'Day - Bellish Tee - Ivory (though it says Ivory this shirt is more a pale grey)
Jeans: Buttercups Periwinkle Block Jeans <3
Feet: Slink Womens Natural Barefeet (Mesh Rigged)