Forging along...

Last Friday, my sister and I went to a Dior Master, make-up class put on by Nordstrom. It was basically 1 1/2 of sales pitch on what products to buy and 30 minutes of play time with their make-up. It was fun playing with the colors and their make-up brushes but the $250 price tag on their face cream was tres chere!

My make-up was done by one of the Dior artist.

The following evening, I tried the make-up tricks I learned in class and got all dolled up and had a fun night in town with the all the girls.

Miho's birthday dinner at Fang Restaurant

Booty shakin' at Harlot

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On Sunday, May and I perused the aisles of "Deco the Halls". It's a yearly event with vendors selling items focused on the art deco period. We saw this piece hanging on the wall. I took a picture of it and sent it to the special someone...

Me: Great piece!

Cuteness: Cork screw? Does it work? Looks like a marina bimbo - looks pretty but doesn't do anything.

Oh Snap! LOL! He didn't!

I think he forgot that two of my girls live in the Marina. One is a Marriage Counselor in the midst of starting her own practice and the other is a Project Manager for a Marketing company - not bimbos at all...

Still, I chuckled because that is the stereotype for the residents of that area. Pretty funny...

I like this mirror... it would have only set me back about $850!

As the year draws to a close, I cannot help but think back on the events of the past year; it brought with it challenges, growth, risks, and surprises along the way.

Despite the personal heartaches in the first half of the year, I embrace the growth and the lessons that came with it. I know that I'm a better and stronger person to have gone through what I did. I took risks, gave it my all and even though it didn't work out in the end, I have no regrets. Some things are just not meant to be. And yet my heart found a way to channel the love somewhere else.

I found a passion for volunteering and this year is just the beginning. I'm committing to doing more in the future and get more people excited and involved.

New friendships were forged and previous bonds strengthened. I truly am very blessed this way. I have been gifted the bestest girlfriends a girl could ever have. I reconnected with my special someone who has brought even more light and happiness in my life. He touches my heart and I am content. My family continues to be the pillar of my strength, never letting me down even when I've done it to myself. My faith in God, Universe, the Powers Be is unwavering.

I took a risk in changing my path at work and it paid off. I am very pleased with what I'm doing now and the potential for bigger things ahead.

Overall, it has been a wonderful year and I'm not done yet. There's more party to be had, drinks to be drunk, nights to savor, morning light to bask in and probably a couple more blog entries for good measure (^_^)

Peaceful night to you,

Jakey