Pimples

Ok, so I woke up this morning with a pimple over my eyebrow. It's not your average pimple it's one of those undergrounder painful ones. I haven't had any pimples like that in over a year. I used to get them once a month right before my period but I've been on YAZ for over a year and yes it really does help with the complexion. I've never really had bad skin just those undergrounders as I got older leading up to my period. I've been fortunate to not have had adolescent acne like most people. Looks like there are two of them now. YIKES! Thank God I use Clearsil everyday mixed with my face cream. Maybe it'll go away fast b/c I've been known to pick at them. I had used Proactiv because a co-worker had given me her daughter's extra shipment and it seemed to work. I discovered that all it is is benzoyl peroxide mixed with the face cream so I've been using ROC cream mixed with Clearasil, it's main ingredient is benzoyl peroxide and I wash my face with a Nuetrogena product that has it too.

Hair

So I got a haircut last week with my guy Randy and he blew dry my hair afterwards like always. This time he was like what have you been using on your hair because I have never been able to have it this straight with only a blow dryer. He usually touches it up with a straightener. So I told him I'd decided not to buy anymore hair products until I used all the ones I had in my cabinet. I have started using this product I bought in Argentina. I'd used it once while I was down there but wasn't impressed so it sat in my cabinet until recently. Let me tell you this product straightens my hair with or without blow drying it. I'm not sure what is in it but it works like a charm. I've used US Loreal products and they never work. When I use this stuff I can fall asleep with wet hair and in the morning I'll have relatively straight hair that needs a couple of swipes of the ole Chi. I don't know what it is about hair products from South America but I also was super impressed with this leave in conditioner that I bought down there. I haven't seen it here but maybe when I'm in Progreso I'll see if they sell it. It left my hair very soft and wavy/curly.

PuppyCam

Last week I was really down and I needed a pick me up and I found this webcam which features six Shiba Inu puppies. They are so cute. So I would keep my browser up and I would be working on my computer and when I heard them cry or bark I would look at them. It's just like having puppies without having to clean poop. Totally made my day. Just checked on them and some of them are asleep and others are fighting the sleep. I'm in love with them and it makes me want to get a puppy. Check them out.

http://www.ustream.tv/videoplayerpopup/channel/317016

So cute!

My friend Robin sent me this picture and it's so cute. I feel like this some days. And yes I'm posting again. Nothing important though. BTW, headed to the VALLE for Thanksgiving. Who is up for Progreso on Wednesday? Micheladas with spicy peanuts anyone? Arturos for lunch? We can pick up some bottles for a nice cocktail during the Texas game. Margaritas anyone?

JCrew Cords

I know I said I wasn't going to post but oh well. I just bought a new pair of the vintage bootcut cords from JCrew and I bought a size 6S and they fit way to big. I should have bought Size 4S. I'm slowly surely getting to my happy size of FOUR. Yes, I've been working out religiously. I've been trying to eat healthy but you know me. A hour on the elliptical machine is better than giving up some good grub. Here's a picture of them.

Blog posts

Guys I just want you to know that I'm going to stop making updates to my blog for a while. I might post about my wardrobe purchases and such but I'm not posting anymore personal stuff. I didn't want to put a password on it to keep people out so I think I'll just stop writing. Certain vermin have been reading it and passing their bad vibes onto me. I'm done with that. I will probably either start a new one or post after a couple of months/weeks but before I go I want to post one last post.

Things I can live without and other stuff.

1. People who attend evangelical churches and have so much hate in their hearts. I think that Jesus taught us to live by one golden rule. Treat others as you would like to be treated. I'm not a holy roller or bible thumper but I do know that venom and hate towards other people won't get you into heaven and you'll always be a miserable person.

2. Mary Kay- How 1990's is that? Yes, it's directed at you.

3. Purple or Magenta Hair-If God wanted you to have that hair color he would have created it in nature. And yes, it's directed at both of you.

4. Exes who can't let go of the past. I'm friends with most of my exes b/c I let shit go. Yeah they did me wrong but how long can I harbor ill feelings for people I supposedly loved. I loved them enough to be with them. I don't have the time or energy to carry that anger and bitterness. Life is too short. Plus they always love me b/c I'm special like that. :)

5. People who are so miserable that they will make those around them miserable. If they can't be happy no one will be. Get over it. Think about all the negative energy you are sprouting because you can't move on with your life. Take some of that energy you are wasting and use it on something positive.

6. Negative vibes-Take your stank ass and all your negativity and send those vibes to someone else or just keep them to yourself.

7. Ignorant People-How about you expand your life by befriending someone of a different social economic group or even ethnic group. You can't learn anything from the same people you've known your whole life. Try traveling to places other than the Redneck Riviera. You won't meet anyone that is different than you. Try reading a book other than the Bible everyone now and than. Pick up a NY Times, Vanity Fair, New Yorker or even read a blog not written by a right wing nut. Ignorance is not a virtue. It is pathetic. Oh and stop watching Fox News for a while.

8. Liars- What is it with people who tell lies or half truths? The truth always comes out. Whether it's your mother spilling the beans because you didn't keep her in the loop about the half truths you told or your friends telling you something they shouldn't have. To me, just tell the truth and you'll always be ok. It might hurt and it might sting but in the long run you will be safe. I think half truths are worse than lies b/c you are straddling the post b/c you can't even make a decision on where you stand. Lies and half truths always come back to haunt you and hurt the people you told them to.

9. People who read your journal. There is absolutely no reason for someone to read your innermost thoughts. A journal is such a personal thing and you write down what you are feeling at that exact moment. Pain, jealousy, anger, hurt. Those feelings might not last or those thoughts might be temporary so if you decide to read it think about the invasion of privacy and trust you've committed. You can't throw it in their face every time you get mad because you are the asshole who read it. To be honest, I've had three boyfriends read my journal. I didn't think I needed to keep it hidden but I guess third times the charm. I guess I'm too trusting.

10. Personal responsibility. People who don't own up to their actions. You have to take personal responsibility for fucking up your life. Only you can do it. Ok, so you fucked up your life how about you acknowledging it and doing something about it. The good thing about life is that God will always forgive you and that's the one person that matters. Set your life straight. Stop making the same mistakes you keep making. I include myself in this one and I take full responsibility for my actions. I trust and believe in people to a fault. I hope and pray that people change and see their hidden potential and I always get burned. I have to accept that people only change if they want to IE personal responsibility. It's not the world that's wronged you it's you making the same silly mistakes because you are spoiled rotten and never been told that you are a fuck up.

XOXO
Sandra Patricia Hernandez

Updates

Obama wins. I'm so happy. I ended up going to the R Bar with my friend Randy and his friend to watch the results and they called it pretty early and served champagne. I like McCain's speech and wish the rest of America would quit hating and come together. We shall see. I guess some people are so blinded by hate and racism that they'll never get past it. Oh well. After a drink we moved on to an Obama victory party with a DJ spinning and lots of people celebrating. It was total chaos. One thing is for sure is that young people love him.

On another note, I've been exercising almost every day and I've lost six pounds. I'm really excited because I'd built up a lot of muscle but I still have that layer of fat that I'm trying to work off around my mid section. It's slowly going away and my six OK two pack is starting to show up. It also seems to help me with my stress and keeps me sane.

Also, I seem to have the shopping bug back. I'm going to do a little J.Crew shopping online b/c some of their stuff has an additional 30% off. YAHOO!

BTW, I spent Halloween with my nephew in Austin and I had so much fun with him. He has learned how to talk and repeats everything. He's a cutey. Here's a picture of him and me. I also got to hang out with my friend Ociel on Halloween night. He is one of my best friends from college and I don't get to see him very often but we ended up going to 6th Street for drinks and merriment. Here's picture of Crissy, Eric, Roman and I. It's at the end of trick and treating and we are all kind of tired.

It's Bryan's birthday today so I want to give him a shout out. Happy Birthday! Hope you have a wonderful day and all your dreams come true this year! XOXO

Change in Life Plans

Sorry I haven't been keeping my blog up to date. Life just been a little stressful and I seem to become some kind of hermit crab when that happens. I've come to lots of conclusions in my life. First of all I've realized that I've become extremely bored with my life. Last time this happened I moved to New Orleans so maybe I'm looking to move or maybe I'm looking for a major change in my life. One of the things that is creating all this boredom is my job. I work with people who are great but we have nothing in common. Most of them might be closet racist and super conservative which doesn't make for great conversations. I'm just craving some intellectual stimulation. Being bored makes me unhappy and depressed. It's gotten to the point where I don't even want to go shopping. All of you know how much I love that. Anyway I've decided to start studying for my LSAT and apply to a couple of law schools. Don't know if I will make it for Spring application due dates but I'm going to try. I applied back in the day but had no luck. Maybe I'm ready this time and I might get into Tulane or UT law school. Who knows.

Another change in my life is not caring so much about things. A friend of mine, an ex, told me that I was uptight. I guess in a way I probably am. I let things bother me and my feelings aways get hurt. He says I think people are perfect and that always leads to major disappointment. I have always expected people to do what I want them to do and when they don't it's so frustrating for me. I'm extremely judgemental and to a point a bit of a snob. I guess I fancy myself this wonderful person with no faults yet like most people I'm sure I have a couple I don't like to admit to. I need to learn to be more accepting of people's faults even if it goes against everything I believe in. Each person must have at least one redeeming quality. Have to remember that when I get worked up.

I've decided to do what I want to do and make myself happy. Work on staying in shape, decorating my house to my taste, making some money so I can go back to school, traveling more, reading more books, learning to sew, spending time with my family and friends, staying in touch with family and friends even the ones that drive me crazy. I'm turning 38 on Thursday and I need to turn a new leaf in my life. I need to be happy.

IKEA TRIP

Ok, I forgot to tell you about my IKEA trip. We left at 4:30am b/c I overslept. We didn't end up getting back home til exactly 4:30am the next morning. It was a long tortuous trip but we had lots of fun. I slept all the way there b/c I didn't get much sleep on Friday night and most of the way back. I'm like a baby in a car. Sorry Isabel and Beth. We lost some stuff on the highway(tabletop) but we managed to fit that double cabin F150 with so much crap all three of us had to sit in the front sit. We ate at Dairy Queen on the ride back and I had my favorite meal. The Dude. If you're not from Texas it's a chicken fried steak burger. It's not good for you but it's delicious. Anyway have to plan to make a trip back sometime in the future.

Almost Friday

So I wanted you guys to read this couple of blog posts about last nights debate.

An absolutely great one is about abortion. I didn't like McCain's response or general anger when discussing partial birth abortion but this post sums it up pretty good. No one is ProAbortion.

http://jezebel.com/5064553/memo-to-senator-mccain-my-health-is-not-an-extreme-position
The other post is about Joe the Plumber. Sometimes Americans can be so dumb and naive.

http://gawker.com/5064474/who-is-joe-the-plumber

I'm so over this election. I know Obama doesn't have the experience but at least he is smart enough to surround himself with smart people. Obama 08! Caribou barbie needs to go back to Alaska and face some criminal or ethics charges and McCain and Lieberman need to resign.
BTW, someone in my office with a college degree from LSU just told me Barack was born in Kenya. Yeah that's America for you.

IKEA

Me and two girlfriends are heading to IKEA in Houston this weekend. We are also stopping by some of my favorite home stores. Crate and Barrel, West Elm and Container Store here we come. We are leaving super early and making it a day trip. I'd spend the night but we have obligations. I'm so excited.

Patty's Annual Birthday List

My Annual Birthday List.

*It might change over the next couple of days.

1. Gold Earrings-I lost one of the hoop earrings Mamí got me so I'd like a replacement or an exact pair in case I lose another one. I'd like some gold studs or earrings. BlueNile.com has cute earrings. I'm in my gold phase so anything modern looking would be highly appreciated. Here's a example. It doesn't necessary have to be real gold I'll take gold vermeil jewelry as long as it's really nice and not the gold studs. I got some nice pieces from Shoefty a while ago that are gold vermeil and they've held up pretty good. I'm thinking something Indian looking(that's red dot not red feather).

2. I'd like something from J.Crew. Corduroy pants in one of their awesome bright colors. Green, persimmon or even saffron. I'm thinking the trousers or regular bootcuts are great. I like the tank dress also from my earlier blog post. The best part is that they have Petite online.

3. Black Coach belt with gold hardware- I was going to buy one at the Coach outlet store but got impatient and didn't. I have a black one with silver hardware but I'm so on the gold kick. I don't care if it's Coach I just want a good quality black 1 1/2" to 2" belt with non fancy hardware or logos.

4. A black puffy goosedown jacket. JCrew makes a snazzy one but alot of other people do to. I want something that falls below the waist and is puffy but not extremely puffy. I'd like it in Black but a cream or white colored one might be kind of cool. LLBean makes some and they are kind of plain. I'm sure lots of department stores have them.

5. A white peacoat or same type of jacket. JCrew again. I'm sure other people make one but this one looks the best and you know it's quality stuff. I'm still kicking myself about not buying that cream colored jacket from that thrift store a while back. What's up with my obsession with them? This one is really expensive but I would take one from Banana Republic, Club Monaco or Zara.

6. A new purse from my earlier blog. I need a new purse to punch up my wardrobe. I want some new shoes but I'm not allowing myself any new shoe purchases til SAKS has their after Christmas sale. You can get some killer deals on Dec. 26th. I'm not that much a fashionista not to wait to get me some cool stuff.

7. Anything cute from TopShop.com, H&M, Club Monaco and/or Zara.

8. A nice white shirt in Petite size so the lengths of the arm fit right. I have a AnneKlein one that is awesome but it's a size to small and it's looking worn. Actually it works except the across the breast it's a little snug since I have a wide back. Here's one from Banana Republic that would be perfect. I saw some in a Brook Brothers catalog that looked really nice and they have Petite sizes too.

9. Some nice comfy black boots. Frye has a Dorado Riding and Dorado Short style that I like. I really want something nice like the Loefflar Randall but I can't justify the price on them. Can't figure out if I want high boots or ankle boots. I'm kind of thinking I'm going to go with an above the ankle lengh. Something in between these and low ankle boots. Want to be able to wear them with pants and dresses and skirts for a casaul look.

10. A new I-Pod. I would like like a I- POd Touch but it doesn't hold enough songs since I want to get rid of all my CDs. If I get an T-POD Touch I'm going to get a external 500Gb drive to hold my music and pictures. I'm a fan of the classic though. I'll even take a nano because my Mini is only a 4GB.

Birthday List

I'm working on my annual birthday list and it should be out this week. Keep an eye out for it. I know you've been wondering about it. I'm keeping it on the low end since times are tough. I haven't decided what I'm buying myself for my birthday but it's going to be very functional. No, not a kitchen appliance.

Saints Game

I am going to the Monday night Saints game tonight. I'm sure it will be fun since I'm leaving work at 4:00pm to get the party started. Geaux Saints! Don't call me after 6:30pm b/c I'll be in the Dome.

Updates

Hey everyone, sorry I haven't blogged in a while. Nothing major going on with me. I've been scrimping and not shopping b/c I'm kind of scared of where the economy is going. It's funny b/c I'm one of those consumers that loves to shop but I've cut way back. My purchases alone probably kept our local Target afloat. Ok, maybe not but I've been avoiding Target like the plague b/c I just can't go in and buy what I need. I always pick up something there that I don't need but want. Right now I'm waiting for the Sigerson Morrison line of shoes that's coming out. Hopefully they'll be leather and I might buy a pair otherwise no way. Ok, this weekend I did go to Old Navy. Haven't really been to Old Navy in a while b/c I'm just not that into it. It always struck me as a stepchild to the Gap. Not that I'm a fan of Gap, I'm totally into J.Crew right now. I'm kind of liking some of the Banana Republic pieces. Anyway they were having a $14.92 sale and it was pretty pilfered through. Most of the smaller sizes were out and they only had L and XL left on the cute stuff. You know me I looked through a lot of stuff and I did end up finding two dresses and a cute little top in the smaller sizes. Here's the picture of the dress. I bought the maroon and steel colored one. I'm deciding which one to keep. Can't find pic of shirt but it's a lovely floral print. It's sleeveless with a tie front. Will be cute with my skinny J. Brand jeans and Moschino booties. I'll take a pic for you.