I'm sure most of you have seen the new Doritos' commercial...but if you haven't...it's worth looking up. The commercial begins with a man (carrying flowers) knocking on the front door of a house. A pretty woman, dressed for a date answers the door. She acknowledges his gift by saying, "How sweet," and then invites him in. As soon as he enters she introduces him to her son (out of the shot)...she exits with the flower into another room. The man sits down and grabs a dorito from the bowl on the living room table. The little boy slaps him, tells him to put it back and puts two little fingers up in his face..."Don't touch my Mama, and don't touch my doritos." Then gets in his face staring him down.
LOL...it's SO FUNNY and charming. Watch it.
Doritos' commercial...Boy Slaps Man
Friday, March 19, 2010
Sunday, March 14, 2010
"COMMITTED" to a great book......about marriage
Now...this may sound contrary to writing a review blog, which would normally support, debate or oppose an idea, item, product, etc, but I am suggesting a book that I feel is definitely worth a read. The book is titled, "Committed: A Skeptic Makes Peace with Marriage," by Elizabeth Gilbert.
Gilbert does a fabulous job of researching/asking questions about marriage globally. As someone who has travelled quite a bit myself, it's amazing to hear how international ideals and rituals are similar or vastly different. One such topic is the concept of marriage. In many societies, marriage is a form of survival. It's also a "class" assurance or denial. In some cases a marriage doesn't even involve the opinions of those directly involved, thus, strips them of freedom of will or choice. Kind of pulls the rug out from underneath the idea of pleasure or passion when it pertains to a committed relationship, doesn't it?
For my Christian friends...this is NOT a self-help, Christian-eeze type of book on how to better your relationship....nor is it a way to find the right partner in 90 days or less. For my secular(non-Christian) friends, this is not a 3 to 10 step system to better your sex life...or how to solve the "picky problem." What the book does uncover, for me, is the unrealistic emphasis our Western civilization (Greek thinking) has placed on marriage..and how marriage is ultimately suppose to add uncompromisable bliss (which I will say even within 6 months of marriage I have realized is bunk). I truly believe because we have placed such focus on marriage bringing "heavenly" happiness...we have literally unstitched, in someways, the whole idea of why God created matrimony. We have made it selfish and a contrite...instead of a calling and holy. We have made it about passion and pleasure instead of purpose and eternally minded.
"Committed: A Skeptic Makes Peace With Marriage," by Elizabeth Gilbert in my opinion is worth a read!!!! I believe it is very controversial and not for the faint of heart...but it's knowledge...and knowledge is priceless.
Gilbert is a delightfully, fun read...with many twist and turns...which as we know...keeps things interesting. So keep the brain power pumping! lol
Gilbert does a fabulous job of researching/asking questions about marriage globally. As someone who has travelled quite a bit myself, it's amazing to hear how international ideals and rituals are similar or vastly different. One such topic is the concept of marriage. In many societies, marriage is a form of survival. It's also a "class" assurance or denial. In some cases a marriage doesn't even involve the opinions of those directly involved, thus, strips them of freedom of will or choice. Kind of pulls the rug out from underneath the idea of pleasure or passion when it pertains to a committed relationship, doesn't it?
For my Christian friends...this is NOT a self-help, Christian-eeze type of book on how to better your relationship....nor is it a way to find the right partner in 90 days or less. For my secular(non-Christian) friends, this is not a 3 to 10 step system to better your sex life...or how to solve the "picky problem." What the book does uncover, for me, is the unrealistic emphasis our Western civilization (Greek thinking) has placed on marriage..and how marriage is ultimately suppose to add uncompromisable bliss (which I will say even within 6 months of marriage I have realized is bunk). I truly believe because we have placed such focus on marriage bringing "heavenly" happiness...we have literally unstitched, in someways, the whole idea of why God created matrimony. We have made it selfish and a contrite...instead of a calling and holy. We have made it about passion and pleasure instead of purpose and eternally minded.
"Committed: A Skeptic Makes Peace With Marriage," by Elizabeth Gilbert in my opinion is worth a read!!!! I believe it is very controversial and not for the faint of heart...but it's knowledge...and knowledge is priceless.
Gilbert is a delightfully, fun read...with many twist and turns...which as we know...keeps things interesting. So keep the brain power pumping! lol
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Starry-eyed over an Eyeshadow (SERIOUSLY!)
Well....here I am again...(strongly) recommending a make-up product...but what can I say...I think if you find a noteworthy make-up...it MUST be talked about.My husband purchased, for me, a LORAC makeup combo kit for Christmas. At first, I wasn't to sure about the product since I could had never, even heard of LORAC....but I fell in love almost immediately. The eyeshadows in the combo were rich, soft, AND (the big one) stayed put!!!(Side note: I also liked the mini brush that was included in the kit....actually made application easier). The blushes are subtle, but exact...as far as shades go. I have been both really white and tan with the blushes...and they seem to compliment and highlight no matter my skin tone.
Moving on from there...I went to Sephora and purchased the "Starry-eyed Baked" Eyeshadow Trio by LORAC...and...LOVED IT! Loved the color combo (purples)...the richness of the tints...and the longevity of the shadow, etc. Once the shadows are applied they stay for the remainder of the day. Seriously....I'm not even ashamed to admit that I plan outfits around the make-up. :)
LORAC Starry-eyed Trio eyeshadows...at Sephora for $25.00The other make-up products by LORAC..while I have not used many of the others...are fairly priced...and will last for a while.
Moving on from there...I went to Sephora and purchased the "Starry-eyed Baked" Eyeshadow Trio by LORAC...and...LOVED IT! Loved the color combo (purples)...the richness of the tints...and the longevity of the shadow, etc. Once the shadows are applied they stay for the remainder of the day. Seriously....I'm not even ashamed to admit that I plan outfits around the make-up. :)
LORAC Starry-eyed Trio eyeshadows...at Sephora for $25.00The other make-up products by LORAC..while I have not used many of the others...are fairly priced...and will last for a while.
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