tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-229886532024-03-13T06:52:12.253-07:00lulujonesdid i say that out loud?Luluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01635789175903022275noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22988653.post-43284421622473766702011-10-18T21:06:00.000-07:002011-10-18T21:06:37.775-07:00Cozy up for FallHere are some delicious pieces I want to cozy up to this Fall.<br />
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.smartset.ca/default.aspx?action=collectiondetails&language=en&id=1296&topid=173">Smart Set Aviator Jacket</a> $42.00 on sale</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.aldoshoes.com/ca-eng/handbags/cross-body-bags/product/85433293-murrah/24">Murrah Faux Fur Cross-Body Tote</a> from Aldo $55</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.smartset.ca/default.aspx?action=collectiondetails&language=en&id=1365&topid=170">Fair Isle Sweater Dress</a> from Smart Set $55</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.payless.com/store/product/detail.jsp?catId=cat10088&subCatId=cat10045&skuId=088941080&productId=70228&lotId=088941&category=&catdisplayName=Womens">Twisty Booties</a> from Payless $29.99 on sale</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.thebay.com/eng/womens-pantsleggings-leggings-Burgundy_Cable_Knitted_Legging-thebay/218048">Topshop Cable Knit Leggings</a> in Burgundy from The Bay $40</span></li>
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<br />Luluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01635789175903022275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22988653.post-16141379926314739732011-09-27T20:14:00.000-07:002011-09-27T20:14:02.206-07:00Polish Fixation's Halloween Polish Giveaway!Polish Fixation is having a <a href="http://polishfixation.blogspot.com/2011/09/my-huge-i-freaking-love-halloween-give.html">HUGE Halloween polish giveaway</a>! Check it out:<br />
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Contest closes October 2, 2011. Good luck everyone!Luluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01635789175903022275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22988653.post-12141175062566223062011-09-27T19:45:00.001-07:002011-09-27T19:45:22.341-07:00I am Definitely Addicted: Halloween GiveawayI am Definitely Addicted blog is having a <a href="http://definitely-addicted.blogspot.com/2011/09/halloween-giveaway.html">super scary halloween polish giveaway!</a> Check it out — contest closes September 30, 2011 so hurry up and enter already! Good luck everyone.<br />
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<br />Luluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01635789175903022275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22988653.post-60246555053403239632011-09-27T19:32:00.002-07:002011-09-27T19:32:47.940-07:00Deborah Lippman Collection GiveawayAly Loves Lacquer is celebrating 200 followers by having a super <a href="http://alyloveslacquer.blogspot.com/2011/08/200-follower-deborah-lippmann-giveaway.html">Deborah Lippman collection giveaway!</a><br />
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Good luck everyone, contest ends September 30, 2011.<br />
<br />Luluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01635789175903022275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22988653.post-62837150564972437632011-09-27T19:27:00.001-07:002011-09-27T19:27:26.833-07:00Hermetic's Polish Blog GiveawayHermetic is celebrating <a href="http://hermetic-blog.blogspot.com/2011/09/200-followers-one-year-of-blogging.html">200+ followers with a cool giveaway</a>! Check it out.<br />
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<br />Luluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01635789175903022275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22988653.post-47690714128557183692011-09-27T19:20:00.000-07:002011-09-27T19:20:28.836-07:00Crystaliciousss' 30th Birthday Giveaway!Check out <a href="http://crystaliciousss.blogspot.com/2011/08/30th-b-day-giveaway-extravaganza.html">Crystaliciousss' awesome 30th birthday giveaway</a>, where you have the chance to win 30 polishes! The contest is open worldwide, and ends September 30th, 2011. Good luck everyone!<br />
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<li>Dior Nail Lacquer in <a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P295603&categoryId=B70#">Mitzah Camel</a></li>
<li><a href="http://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=858085012&tid=braff4224106&ap=2&siteID=brafcid105&redirect=true">Madison Leather Satchel </a>in Camel from Banana Republic</li>
<li><a href="http://www.missselfridge.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=33055&storeId=12554&productId=2577530&langId=-1&cmpid=af_ls_us&_$ja=tsid:30688%7Cprd:kTcgI/PA3qw&viewAllFlag=false&sort_field=Relevance&beginIndex=1&pageSize=20&categoryId=208032&parent_categoryId=208022&siteID=kTcgI_PA3qw-sRqTTmbDzIWR7gyiOOLt8g">All Over Elastic Scarf</a> in Camel from Miss Selfridge</li>
<li>3.1 Philip Lim's gorgeous <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/3-1-phillip-lim-short-peacoat/3195482?cm_cat=datafeed&cm_ite=3.1_phillip_lim_short_peacoat:350743&cm_pla=outerwear:women:short_jacket/coat&cm_ven=Linkshare&siteId=kTcgI_PA3qw-IEcigO7JfU9.UdlY1RQ4WQ">Short Pea Coat</a> (want!)</li>
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Luluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01635789175903022275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22988653.post-51445433466841363292011-09-08T08:00:00.000-07:002011-09-15T20:19:23.750-07:00Nail Polish Obsession: China Glaze Westside Warrior<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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A new colour in nail varnish this fall is khaki green. There are many greens like this in every line, but <a href="http://www.chinaglaze.com/products/index.php?coll=53">Westside Warrior</a> in the Metro Collection by China Glaze was the one I was drawn to.<br />
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I love China Glaze's formula. It goes on beautifully and has a lovely finish. This is only one coat, plus my usual <a href="http://www.essie.com/shop/good-to-go-RAPID-DRY-TOP-COAT-p-110.html">Essie Good To Go top coat</a>! The verdict: I will be wearing this over and over this fall.<br />
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Luluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01635789175903022275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22988653.post-813650855449656012011-09-05T18:18:00.000-07:002011-09-05T20:03:23.510-07:00Faux Ostrich Satchel ToteCelebrate going back to school in style with this classic tote from <a href="http://www.aldoshoes.com/ca-eng/handbags/shoulder-bags-totes/product/85897565-teem/28">Aldo</a>.<br />
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I am coveting this faux ostrich satchel-style bag. It is large enough for a small notebook computer or an iPad, plus all the essentials you need to get through the day. The classic style goes well with any outfit — from business attire to your favorite jeans and white t-shirt. Available in Cognac (pictured above) or Bone. Buy it now online at <a href="http://www.aldoshoes.com/ca-eng/handbags/shoulder-bags-totes/product/85897565-teem/28">Aldo Shoes</a> for $55.Luluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01635789175903022275noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22988653.post-73888483636726010792011-08-30T13:33:00.000-07:002011-08-30T13:33:02.685-07:00Nail Obsession of the Day: Wet 'n' Wild Sunny Side Up<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table>What a yummy, sunny colour! Wild Shine is very affordable — barely $1.50 at Walmart here in Canada. The formula is great — this is only 2 coats, plus <a href="http://www.essie.com/shop/good-to-go-RAPID-DRY-TOP-COAT-p-110.html">Essie Good to Go top coat</a>.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table><div>My only negative comment about this polish line is that the brush is a little too skinny for me. Overall, Wild Shine is excellent value with lots of trendy shades to choose from.</div>Luluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01635789175903022275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22988653.post-42543875749719009452011-08-28T18:46:00.001-07:002011-08-28T18:48:00.644-07:00WTF Nicki Minaj: VMAs 2011Nicki Minaj walked the Black Carpet at this year's MTV VMAs in this:<br />
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</tbody></table>It's apparently constructed of random stuffies, slippers, bandages and solar collector parts. Love the addition of the hygiene mask — it really brings the outfit together. {crickets}<br />
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2. <a href="http://www.essie.com/shop/product_info.php?products_id=73">Essie Nail Lacquer</a> in Bordeaux $11 at Shoppers Drug Mart or Walmart Canada <br />
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3. <a href="http://www.zappos.com/dooney-bourke-dillen-2-large-pocket-satchel-bordeaux">Dooney & Bourke</a> Dillen 2 Large Pocket Satchel in Bordeaux $298 US <br />
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4. <a href="http://www.zappos.com/kors-michael-kors-vail-dark-mushroom-kid-suede">Michael Kors Vail Wedges</a> in Dark Mushroom Kid Suede $195 US <br />
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5. <a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P205303&om_mmc=aff-linkshare-null-kTcgI_PA3qw&_requestid=5619#">Sephora Lush Flush Lip & Cheek Stain</a> in Wine $12 <br />
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6. <a href="http://www.theory.com/womens-pants-pepper-werner/883591412991,default,pd.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=PRODF&utm_campaign=PEPPER%2eWERNER%2c%20Color%3a%20WINE%2c%20Size%3a%2027-WERNER-Pant&utm_source=AFF001&utm_medium=AFF&utm_campaign=merchandiser&siteID=kTcgI_PA3qw-aUDvcfYkIoksaS1Bs24y1g">Pepper.Werner Trousers</a> in Wine from Theory $295<br />
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</span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Bonus: Red Wine</span></b><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small;"><i>Guest Contribution by <a href="http://www.BetweenTheVines.ca/">Kathleen Rake</a></i></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Now that we're getting ready for fall, despite summer having just arrived, a red wine with a little more weight than the rosés and whites we’ve been sipping is the perfect companion for cooler evenings.</span><br />
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One of my favourite red wines from BC is the <a href="http://www.nicholvineyard.com/syrah.php">2008 Nichol Vineyard Syrah</a>, displaying classic Syrah aromas and flavours of black pepper, black cherries, and salami. This wine measures 13.5% ABV and rings in at $29.90.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">A more wallet-conscious choice is an Italian wine I had just the other night: <a href="http://www.monteanticowine.com/">2007 Monte Antico Toscana IGT</a>, with 13% ABV and a price tag of $16. A blend of 85% Sangiovese, 10% Cab Sauv, and 5% Merlot, this wine is juicy, fruity, earthy, and yummy.</span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6194/6081249899_235e99fc14_s.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6194/6081249899_235e99fc14_s.jpg" /></a></div><a href="http://clickmediaworks.typepad.com/click_media_works/about_kathleen_rake.html">Kathleen Rake</a> a perpetual student of wine, who’s managed to marry her decades-long love affair with wine to her craft—writing. Read more of Kathleen’s wine-soaked musings at <a href="http://www.betweenthevines.ca/">www.betweenthevines.ca</a>. Feel free to contact her directly by e-mail at <a href="mailto:kathleen@betweenthevines.ca">kathleen@betweenthevines.ca</a>. </div>Luluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01635789175903022275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22988653.post-35910528879836373442011-08-22T23:05:00.000-07:002011-08-22T23:05:24.637-07:00Polish Giveaway!Check out <a href="http://polishinfatuated.blogspot.com/2011/07/giveaway-polish-infatuated-turns-one.html">Polish Infatuated's Cool Giveaway!</a><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0yQ3TaPtB9M/TlNCJaXL0qI/AAAAAAAAAGU/0dyRwEXqEC0/s1600/PolishInfatuated.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="278" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0yQ3TaPtB9M/TlNCJaXL0qI/AAAAAAAAAGU/0dyRwEXqEC0/s400/PolishInfatuated.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Beauty blogger Sharon celebrates her first year of blogging with a huge giveaway of 2 fantastic prizes! Contest closes September 18th. Good luck!Luluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01635789175903022275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22988653.post-13715265321515474942011-08-13T09:00:00.000-07:002011-08-13T09:00:00.953-07:00Pon Pon Pon!WTF is this? I don't know exactly, but it's catchy. I dare you not to sing along.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/yzC4hFK5P3g?feature=player_embedded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div>Luluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01635789175903022275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22988653.post-34937842894541914962011-08-10T09:00:00.002-07:002011-08-11T08:48:23.456-07:00Summer Lovin'Summer is here, finally! After months and months of waiting impatiently for the rain to stop, it is here. Here are some cute things I am lovin' for summer! I hope you love them too.<br />
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</div><div style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">3. Aldo <a href="http://www.aldoshoes.com/ca-eng/sale/accessories/womens/84335747-kenne/48">'Kenne' earrings</a>, on sale for $7.98</div><div style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><br />
4. Cute sunnies from <a href="http://www.clearlycontacts.ca/sunglasses/skechers-6009-purple-3/prod32452.html?rsView=1#n">Skechers</a></div><div style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><br />
5. Aldo <a href="http://www.aldoshoes.com/ca-eng/sale/women/sale-sandals/83931627-rufina/46">'Ruffina' flat sandals</a>, on sale for $39.98 </div><div style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><br />
</div></div>Luluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01635789175903022275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22988653.post-32023234709945499132011-08-06T20:16:00.001-07:002011-08-06T21:35:13.851-07:00Confessions of a Secret Costume AddictI have a secret. Well, not anymore since I'm sharing it with you now. I have had a secret career crush on Costume Design for quite a few years. The first time I became consciously aware that I was paying more attention to the costumes in a movie I was watching, was <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120915/"><i>Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace</i></a>. Not the greatest film, but I didn't care. I could feel my blood racing the first time Queen Amidala entered the scene in her red gown. I was hooked.<br>
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</div><a href="http://lulujones.blogspot.com/2011/08/confessions-of-secret-costume-addict.html#more">Read more »</a>Luluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01635789175903022275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22988653.post-74861176700311926202011-08-04T10:53:00.002-07:002011-08-04T10:59:10.859-07:00Spotted: Nyan Cat Earrings<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ySQq8A642CI/TjrbICTZp9I/AAAAAAAAAD4/JMmSNkysKec/s1600/8043_cla_nyan_full_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ySQq8A642CI/TjrbICTZp9I/AAAAAAAAAD4/JMmSNkysKec/s320/8043_cla_nyan_full_1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Is there anything better than rainbow pooping poptart cats? Probably, but why not wear your favourite meme with these super cute <a href="http://www.shanalogic.com/back-in-stock-1/nyan-cat-earrings.html">Nyan Cat Earrings</a> from <a href="http://www.shanalogic.com/">ShanaLogic</a>. Originally created by Chris Torres, this necklace was a collaboration between him and the amazing Claire Belton! $12.00 on-line.<br />
If you've been living under a rock, turn up your sound, watch the <a href="http://youtu.be/QH2-TGUlwu4">Nyan Cat video</a> and prepare to be amazed*.<br />
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<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">*No actual amazement will occur.</span></i>Luluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01635789175903022275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22988653.post-66555845705264432682011-06-26T21:26:00.000-07:002011-06-26T21:26:17.576-07:00Orange CrushI'm obsessed with the colour orange. The happy, fresh colour always gives me a thrill. I think of orange, and immediately thoughts of mouth-watering orange slices spring to mind. Here are some delicious, orange delights I am currently crushing on. I hope you like them, too!<br />
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<div style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b>Orange Crush</b></span></div><div style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 14.0px;"><br />
</div><div style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">1. Essie <a href="http://www.essie.com/shop/meet-sunset-p-383.html">'Meet me at sunset'</a> nail polish</div><div style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 14.0px;"><br />
</div><div style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">2. Smart Set <a href="http://www.smartset.ca/default.aspx?action=collectiondetails&language=en&id=954&topid=70">Shirred Scoop-Neck Tee</a></div><div style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 14.0px;"><br />
</div><div style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">3. Ikea <a href="http://www.ikea.com/ca/en/catalog/products/90155016">Fillsta table lamp</a></div><div style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 14.0px;"><br />
</div><div style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">4. Aldo <a href="http://www.aldoshoes.com/ca-eng/accessories/womens/rings/84698265-roloson/66">Roloson ring</a></div><div style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 14.0px;"><br />
</div><div style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">5. Aldo <a href="http://www.aldoshoes.com/ca-eng/women/sandals/platforms/83308157-heister/65">Heister Sandals</a></div><div style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><br />
</div><div style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">What are you crushing on?</div>Luluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01635789175903022275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22988653.post-59742744906654683162011-06-14T19:59:00.002-07:002011-06-14T20:01:21.525-07:00Wish List<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5-NZq4zv2nE/TfgZSLJq9iI/AAAAAAAAAC4/LwM6CDYHiMM/s1600/Wish_list.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="271" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5-NZq4zv2nE/TfgZSLJq9iI/AAAAAAAAAC4/LwM6CDYHiMM/s400/Wish_list.jpg" width="400"></a></div>Lately, I've been thinking about goals. Recently, my husband was laid off from his job of 18 years and my salary was cut in half. This brought many things into perspective and caused us to re-evaluate our goals.<br>
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Goals are one thing. They are tangible. They are practical. Goals are sober and well thought out. But what about wishes?<br>
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<a href="http://lulujones.blogspot.com/2011/06/wish-list.html#more">Read more »</a>Luluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01635789175903022275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22988653.post-67984687982147188622011-05-30T14:04:00.003-07:002011-05-30T14:07:27.163-07:00Where have I been?I am neglecting this blog.<div><br /></div><div>I plan to begin posting regularly again soon... watch this space for new content!</div><div><br /></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Don't worry, I still love you =)</span></i></div>Luluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01635789175903022275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22988653.post-1140839164232808022006-02-24T19:36:00.000-08:002006-02-24T21:15:49.183-08:00wrap star<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/728/2348/1600/GoodLuck_Wrap.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/728/2348/320/GoodLuck_Wrap.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />I received a package of this wrapping paper for my birthday from my dear sis, who frequents dollar stores and finds the packaging hilarious. Even "large businessmen" would like this lovely paper, obviously to wrap their books and/or gifts for their senior high school friends. When I read this, I picture a hard-working copy writer, with a well-used thesaurus and a looming deadline.<br /><br /><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/728/2348/1600/GoldPacks.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/728/2348/320/GoldPacks.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><br />Sadly, the paper is not flavoured at all. Don't ask.Luluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01635789175903022275noreply@blogger.com1