Resolution Addendum: Bangs

Posted by Ethne~

I considered calling this post ‘Bang Me’ but that felt a little XXX for this blog.  But I am pretty enthusiastic about the subject-matter.

I decided to add ‘go out on a limb’ to my New Year’s Resolution list and I was thinking specifically about my hairstyle.  I’ve never been too creative with my hair.  Not that I don’t want to, but my blonde, straight hair has its limitations.  It doesn’t hold curl without a ton of product and if it’s long it takes forever to blow-dry.

In high school my hair was long, layered and naturally light blonde and gorgeous.  It was amazing.  The long layers made fab loose curls if I wore it down and it made a pretty ringlet ponytail when I wore it up for cheerleading.

Perms were a no-go, as I learned in 6^th grade.  I swore from then on that I’d never get another perm, and in the 22 years since then, I’ve stuck to my word.

I’ve also never been a good person for bangs.  My hair is too limp to rat into a waterfall (hello’80’s) and the thick clump of blunt-cut bangs really never worked for me because my skin is so naturally oily that by noon each day my bangs look like my hair got slimed.  I’ve had all of my stylists since 11^th grade SWEAR that they would never cut bangs on me, no matter how hard I beg.  And they’ve held me to it.

I’ve been pretty happy over the years with my hairstyles.  After my natural blonde highlights faded when I was pregnant (they never tell you about this till you’re already pregnant), I’ve gotten some blonde highlights in my hair every couple of months.  No one besides me can really tell, but I CAN tell and I don’t feel like myself without it.  It pretty much is only in my head since my new stylist, Inger, told me that on a scale of 7 to 15, with 7 being the blondest blonde and 15 being the blackest black, my natural haircolor is still an 8.  I don’t really share these details with Shaun.  He just knows not to ask.

2012 was just calling for a change, and given that it will take a little while for it to grow out to my new goal length of a few inches below my shoulders, I needed a quick fix.  My only option: BANGS.

I went for it.  Inger was never sworn to the no-bang policy, so she had no contractual obligation to abide by.

And I love them.  Inger taught me how to style them in a way that keeps them off of the majority of my greasy forehead, and the sideswept look is in fashion right now, so bonus. 

TA-DA!  Horrible self-portrait, but it's the only pic I have yet

Inger did a great job on my natural-blonde highlights too.  I don’t think many people would even notice.  Thrifty Nana’s (my mom) response was that I am back to high school blonde, and Shaun, after staring at me non-stop for a good hour, told me that he really likes the bangs.  After 11 years together, bang-free all this time, it’s kind of a big deal.

So add ‘go out on a limb’ to your list this year, WOMS.  I’m glad I did.

Ethne's New Year's Resolutions

Posted by Ethne~

Well, Friends, you saw Lori’s New Year’s Resolutions yesterday.  I think they’re great.  And let me tell you that I find pescatarianism pretty much the funniest thing ever.  It’s awesome 4 reals.  But I about died laughing when Lor told me about it when Steve did it for the first time (the laughter turned to awe when Steve had serious success on it).

(Steve and me) I am pretty sure I died laughing this evening as well;
no fish were involved in the little city, ND St. Patty's Day Run however

I have a few resolutions that are firm.  DECISION DONE.  Such as:

1) I would like to lose a few pounds.  Or more appropriately, I would like it if I DON’T gain any weight in 2012.  To this end, I vow that:

2) I will go to the pole dancing classes (hilarious, right?  and super core workout) that my co-worker KA and I have planned on doing since last June.  Plus, we will get our friend KS to join us.  DONE.  And I will eat a fruit and a veg with dinner each night (I don’t always have the fruit).

This is the day before the girls were born - I never
figured I'd get that body onto a stripper pole - but I will in 2012!

3) I will devote one-on-one time to Shaun and the kids at least once per week.

Time has flown since they were 1; if I don't
make the time now, they'll be 21 in a blink

Kisses for Shaun

4) I am going to put a lot of effort into my career.

I have a few resolutions that are goals.  Such as:

1) I will coupon more in 2012 – it is like printing money.  Seriously.

2) I will not talk or text while driving unless I have my hands-free device in use.  (My phone has a talk to text function and I can dial hands-free too.)

3) I will read the girls a bedtime story each night.

I think these sound good.  

On top of this, I will be my usual adorable self.  And I will laugh.  A LOT.

The MONSTERS: a guaranteed laugh riot

LORI’S NEW YEARS RESOLUTION

Posted by Lori~

They say if you say it out loud or write it…you will be more successful.  Success is not an OPTION and so…I am saying it here for all of our WOMS to ensure IT HAPPENS!  MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!

And so…here it goes:

1.    I will use coupons more.  I admit it, but I have gone off the coupon band-wagon.  Lack of time…is not an excuse.  I can do it and I will do it.

Back in the day...I bought these products using coupons! 
THIS MUST HAPPEN AGAIN VERY SOON!

2.   I will get healthier and work towards dropping some weight.  I am not going to set a goal, but I am going to do some MAJOR QUANTUM LEAPING.  That’s right…according to Steve, we will work towards the pescatarian life-style.  No meat (fish ONLY) diet.  We are going to work to cut-out red meat.  Steve did this diet a few years ago and it worked and according to Steve, I derailed the diet last time, so I am on board.  For clarification, we will eat all meat currently in our fridge and freezer. And of course, add more water and fruits/veggies to our diet.  Not only that but Steve and I are part of a work-out team for a health challenge in Little City, ND.  Our team name--QUANTUM LEAP!  WE ARE MOTIVATED!

I am in the middle...talk about MAJOR MOTIVATION!
QUANTUM LEAP....HERE I COME!

3.   Finally, I plan to attend church on a more regular basis.  I always harass Steve that he is supposed to be my “religious leader” for our family….yeah right!  I need to take it upon myself to go to church…this will mean Steve will go and my Mur-Man will go.  I need to keep the faith and appreciate my blessings.

So there you have it!  I am committed…and it is in writing for all of you to encourage and harass!  And very soon….you will see Ethne’s resolutions.  I hear they are very good!