Helloooooo! I have been gone for far too long, and I’ve missed you. So much has happened in the past month, and what follows is the recap.
First off, our oldest daughter was finally accepted to a local, private school. She had been on the waiting list for four years, and being accepted was like receiving a golden ticket. You may or may not be familiar with the drama we experienced at Montessori, but we are pleased that she excelled at public school and made the transition to this private school with ease.
Our business is branching out. We will be unveiling a new publication in the very near future, and I cannot wait (but must wait) to give you a sneak peek! Stay tuned for that.
Everyone and his brother is sporting tri-colored hair in our town. Not that there’s anything wrong with that. It’s just, well, my wonderful stylist gave me that look three years ago. I loved it! I rocked it! I admit, I hadn’t been doing much with my hair lately, even letting my sparkles (greys) shine through. But when I saw the town awash in this new trend, I felt it was time to head to Vegas for some much needed treatment.
I parked my butt in Brooklyn’s chair and told her my dilemma. She recommended I try the ombre look. ::: Perk! ::: I’m all ears! Go on.
Ombre, as in dark roots, lighter ends. I love it! Now I notice others who are wearing this look.
Are you watching American Idol? When my husband saw that Steven Tyler was a judge, he tuned it and is loving it. He cannot believe the size of the crowds, and wonders how they pack all those auditions into two days. This is only my 3rd year of watching, and I do like the chemistry of Steven, J.Lo and Randy.
The Super Bowl has come & gone. I didn’t have a favorite team nor really a favorite commercial. Fergie’s mic wasn’t working very well, and Usher’s pants were too baggy in the crotch. Shout out to my girl, Sherri, for dancing around with a box on her head. She rocks.
• Hair – what’s your secret to looking so fresh?
• American Idol – why do you/don’t you watch?
• Super Bowl – name your highlights and lowlights.
Comment By: Beth
February 8th, 2011 at 11:47 am
You rock that hair! As for me, I’m at a hair-crossroads (holy crap, have we come to that?) and am not too sure what to do with it. It’s naturally curly–really, really crazy, corkscrew curly. My daughter has always like it best when I’ve worn it natural and just let the curls have their way, but that’s truly a hit-or-miss daily deal. When they dry great, yay! When they don’t, I get kind of a mad scientist look–not so yay.
Remember last year when I cut it super short to rid myself of all of the artificial color? And I swore to wear the gray proudly? Remember how excited I was? Short, gray curls roosting atop my noggin like a lovely part-time librarian? Yeah, I remember it too. :OD
It’s shoulder length now, and not gray. (It’s a miracle! Elderly librarian magically transforms into suburban grandmother. Wait. I guess that’s not miraculous after all…) I’ve been using only semi-permanent color, so in theory, I could decide to “go gray” at any time and in just a matter of weeks, could be “natural” again. Do you see that happening? Nah, me neither.
Anyway, I have no clue.
I used to love American Idol, but haven’t watched it at all this season (or last, now that I think of it). Carl’s not a fan and while he lives and breathes for the TV, I could pretty much do without it altogether (well, except for Modern Family!), so no wicked-bad singers in this house (except for me).
I REALLY wanted the Steelers to beat the crap out of the Packers. Not only do I like the boys from Pittsburgh, but as a die-hard Chicago fan, I root first for the Bears and then for ANYONE playing the Packers. So the game was a disappointment and this year, the commercials weren’t really all that great, either. And Christina Aguilera’s version of The Star Spangled Banner might have gotten her booted had she been a nobody who sang it on American Idol. But hey, the pizza was really good.
Comment By: Jean
February 8th, 2011 at 5:41 pm
Thank you, Beth! Yes, I do remember when you cut your hair super short. Semi-perm. color and shoulder length sounds lovely. You always look great, and I cannot imagine you with a mad-scientist look. LOL!
I’m hearing good things about Modern Family, so I may have to take a peek.
You’re right – Christina would have been booted from American Idol.
Thank goodness for good pizza!
Comment By: Mama Mary
February 8th, 2011 at 1:39 pm
Glad you;re back, I missed ya! I love, love, love the new Idol judges. xo
Comment By: Jean
February 8th, 2011 at 5:41 pm
Thank you, Mama Mary. I missed you too!
Those new judges rock! Isn’t it funny how Randy is the bad guy this year?
Comment By: Sedate Me
February 8th, 2011 at 2:55 pm
Hair – what’s your secret to looking so fresh?
I roll out of bed and (on weekdays at least) shower. Sometimes, I even comb it. It always looks great because it’s part of me.
Super Bowl – name your highlights and lowlights
Highlights: The game wasn’t bad.
Lowlights: Everything else.
Like a Christmas designed for men, the Superbowl is an obscenity of hyperbole, consumption and over-expectation. Two weeks of utterly meaningless “news stories”, a 14 hour long pre-game show, millions of parties hosted by people who either don’t know the difference between a fair catch and a rouge (Canadian football joke) or are so drunk and hopped up on booze & testosterone they’ll spend the night in jail and/or the hospital.
All for game that took 4 hours to play and 45 minutes for me to watch in its entirety on DVR.
As for halftime shows, wake me up when Janet Jackson whips out the other titty.
American Idol – why do you/don’t you watch?
I’ve probably already used up my quota of bile for today, so I’ll keep it short.
I’d rather spend 10 years in Abu-Grabass than 10 minutes watching this shit. I find it hard to imagine a show better designed to irritate me, but I’m sure the network geniuses will come up with one.
If I wanted to watch deluded fame-whores desperate for personal validation get greeted with richly deserved abuse, I’d follow Sarah Palin around.
Comment By: Jean
February 8th, 2011 at 5:45 pm
To roll out of bed and go is a dream of mine, Sedate Me.
We recorded the Super Bowl too so we could zip through the inane parts. Tom wouldn’t even watch the 1/2 time show. He must have had an inkling it was a miss.
For me, Nancy Grace is more annoying than American Idol.
Always good to hear from you, kind sir.
Comment By: Sedate Me
February 10th, 2011 at 12:30 pm
“Kind sir”??? I have half a mind to call my lawyer and instigate a slap-suit on your ass! The only thing stopping me is that I have a hunch you’d enjoy it. (There’s a publishing joke just for you, media-girl.)
You probably could get away with rolling out of bed and going. Despite what enormous industries have made trillions convincing women otherwise, personality is about 90% of the battle. I’m sure your personality could pull it off. Don’t let the shallow surface-orientated folks drag you down! (Not that I think your surface is lacking.)
As for Nancy Grace, all I know of her comes from a couple promos, (I don’t watch the entertainment that masquerades as news on so-called “news” channels), but that was enough for me to strongly suspect she is very annoying and that her show is probably more annoying.
As for Idol, I’m shelving my American Idol rant for another day. (You’re welcome!) But I can honestly say I enjoyed The WB’s Superstar USA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyIkKlCtPmE
at least 100,000 times more. Actually, I hear Idol contestants the way most people hear the WB Superstars.
Damn, I wish they’d bring that show back.
Comment By: Jean
February 10th, 2011 at 12:45 pm
Wow, Sedate Me, I humbly apologize! I had you all wrong.
Comment By: Sedate Me
February 14th, 2011 at 8:28 am
Sorry, Jean. But I got a reputation to protect! Unless you meant it sarcastically, “kind sir” is just something I must respond to, lest I be diminished in the public eye.
Tell you what. If, as I expect, you enjoy getting your ass slap
suited, I can appoint a process server of your choice. Brad Pitt maybe? 🙂Remember, you’re not a real publisher until you’ve been sued. It’s great for your street cred. But don’t fret. I’m willing to settle out of court for a Blackberry Smash…or seven…teen.
Comment By: Sherri
February 8th, 2011 at 6:54 pm
Jean, I’ve missed you. I check in from time to time to see if I’ve somehow missed a post.
I told you a couple of weeks ago that I thought you looked like a hair commercial (a Breck girl!) Remember? You inspire me to get a new do! When my hair is long I want it shorter, when it’s shorter I want it longer. Never satisfied.
I’ve watched a couple of the AA auditions, like the new Judges and I agree that it’s funny that Randy is the mean one now.
LMBO at the box head. I thought the commercials were lame (most of them) but I did like a few like the Pespsi Max one with the guy and girl on their first date…”is she gonna sleep with me is she gonna sleep with me?”…lol. The Darth Vader kid that blew his dad off when he came home from work ran past his father and went to the car and stuck his hands out as if to make it start and his dad and mom are standing at the kitchen window and he pushes the auto start remote and the kid bout craps his pants! And didn’t mind Roseann Barr plowed over by the lumber log in the Snicker’s commercial. Blacked Eyed Peas suck live, and I do like their music. I was very disappointed.
Nice to see you back and I’m excited to see what the new business surprise is.
Comment By: Jean
February 9th, 2011 at 7:19 am
I missed you too, Sherri! Thanks!
I’m the same way – wanting short hair when it’s long, and vice versa.
I didn’t see that Pepsi Max commercial. Hmmmm. You’re right – it was fun to see Roseann Barr get plowed over!!
Comment By: Adriane
February 8th, 2011 at 7:07 pm
Hey, Jean! I’m so glad I read this post…because now I know that the 6-months of dark root growth that I have is now a fashionable trend! 😉
Comment By: Jean
February 9th, 2011 at 7:17 am
Adriane, you are so welcome. Rock those roots! LOL!
I visited your blog, and now my 6 year old wants to know what your son was chewing on. YIKES!
Comment By: gareth
February 9th, 2011 at 5:38 am
I wish I had hair to colour! it’s a bit close to the wood !
American Idol I do watch when I can, but I prefer Hells Kitchen USA.
all the best gareth
Comment By: Jean
February 9th, 2011 at 7:16 am
LOL, Gareth. You must have some hair…. mustn’t you?
I’ve never watched Hells Kitchen, but have seen the previews. That chef looks vicious!
Comment By: Kimberly
February 9th, 2011 at 10:27 am
Hair fresh: A standing appointment with my colorist every three weeks.
Superbowl: check out my Monday Morning Quarterback – Super Bowl Edition post
Am Idol?: Not into it this year yet. I can’t stand the audition weeks. Once they’re over, I might watch, if I’m home and have nothing better to do (like iron socks for example).
Comment By: Jean
February 10th, 2011 at 12:47 pm
Kimberly, you lucky women, getting to see your colorist so often. I’m on my way to check out your Monday Morning Quarterback – Super Bowl Edition post.
Comment By: Emma Brooks
February 13th, 2011 at 8:24 am
Just discovered your blog through SITS! So cool that you are near Vegas as it’s my favourite place in the whole world!!! Loving the hair do and very pleased to meet you 🙂
Comment By: Jean
February 13th, 2011 at 8:35 am
Hi Emma! So nice to meet you! I hope you get back to Vegas soon. 🙂
Thank you for the compliments.
I just popped over to your blog, and now I want to try cleaning my feet with fish. That’s better than cleaning my fish with feet. LOL!
Anyway, I’m having some tech. difficulties, but will post a comment on your blog asap. In the meantime, I have “liked” you on FB. Have a great weekend!
Comment By: Chatter Box
February 13th, 2011 at 10:13 pm
Hello Jean,
I simply loved your blog and that awesome hair do.
Hope you have a fun filled SITS day 🙂
Cheers!!!
Comment By: Jean
February 20th, 2011 at 3:39 pm
Thank you, Chatter Box!
Comment By: Tina
February 13th, 2011 at 10:13 pm
I will say that reading your post has made me realize that I need another haircut! Everyone and their mother(literally) has a bob here in these parts, including me. I just have to figure out what I want!
Comment By: Jean
February 20th, 2011 at 3:42 pm
Hi Tina – A bob might be hard to grow out, but I know you can do it.
Your Angel post was so interesting! I’m following your through Networked Blogs now.
Comment By: Modern Gypsy
February 13th, 2011 at 10:33 pm
Steven Tyler’s a judge on AI? I gotto check out if the latest season’s started here in India too!!
Congrats on your SITS day 🙂
Comment By: Jean
February 20th, 2011 at 3:47 pm
Hi Modern Gypsy! Yes, Steven Tyler is mesmerizing as an AI judge. Thank you for stopping by on my SITS day!
Comment By: Jessica
February 14th, 2011 at 12:43 am
Found your blog from your SITS feature. The new hair looks very stylish. I’m subscribing to your blog. And congrats to your oldest for getting accepted to private school!
Comment By: Lena
February 14th, 2011 at 1:15 am
OMG! I love your hair!! I am so going to look into having mine done that way! 😀
I found you via SITS by the way. 🙂
As for the Super Bowl & AI, I slept through most of it, woke for the 1/2 time show and then wandered off to get on the computer. lol And AI, I only watched maybe 2 or 3 of the auditions. Not too into AI anymore. I was when it first started though.
Comment By: Angeliki
February 14th, 2011 at 2:51 am
I love the dark root light ends hairstyle. There’s something very bohemian about it.
My hair never look fresh, it gets greasy in 2 hours after I had a shower. Silly, super-oily hair…
I don’t watch American idol because I’m not from US and I’m not watching super bowl because we don’t have a TV!
Comment By: Single Mom in the South
February 14th, 2011 at 4:25 am
Happy SITS Day! My you have been busy! Love the hair, but won’t do it myself, because with two blond children, I operate under the illusion that everyone thinks my hair color is natural, which I might be able to pull off if I got it done more frequently!
And I agree about Usher… I thought maybe he was trying to channel MC Hammer in skinny jean fashion. Seriously???
Comment By: Alely
February 14th, 2011 at 5:45 am
HAPPY SITS FEATURE DAY FOR YOU!
Gahhhhh….how fun! love the hair, you sure are rockin’ that look. i have family that live in LV and when we visit CA this summer I think we’ll be taking the drive down to visit. So much to do there!
anyhoo, following you now, going to like your FB and so happy to meet you!
Comment By: Stephanie
February 14th, 2011 at 9:30 am
I know this is so simply, but the best way to keep hair fresh is to be sure to get it cut every 8 weeks. I also trust my stylist like crazy and she can normally guess when I want something new or different and she always delivers!
Happy SITS day!!
Comment By: CK
February 14th, 2011 at 2:43 pm
Ha! Your hair looks fabulous!!!!
Comment By: scrappysue
February 14th, 2011 at 3:17 pm
your girls are too cute! happy sits day – i hope it was a blast!
Comment By: Lynn
February 14th, 2011 at 11:33 pm
My husband and I also watch Idol and is it just me or is Steven Tyler a tad too old to flirt with girls on the show that are younger than his own daughter?! And your hair looks great. Happy SITS day!
My best, Lynn
Comment By: Tony
February 15th, 2011 at 5:42 am
I don’t really have a secret to my hair freshness. It is just naturally fabulous
Comment By: Aman
February 15th, 2011 at 5:51 am
Good for you.I hope you are happy.
Comment By: Aman
February 15th, 2011 at 5:58 am
Daughters are so beautiful.I like them.May God give them a
long life.
Comment By: Jasmine
February 16th, 2011 at 10:23 am
Congratulations to your oldest daughter! Your hair looks great! My mom has owned a hair salon for 13 years now, and she always likes to experiment on my with the new trends, and of course I don’t mind! I have always been a fan of the Jennifer Anniston look, with dark blond hair and chunky stripes of brighter highlights. This ombre look is pretty! I’ll have to try it out
Comment By: Angie
February 20th, 2011 at 6:10 am
I think I’m loving that hair! I’ve been having my hair colored FOREVER and I’ve been looking for something new to try. With my hair longer than it’s been in years, I think I might just have to give this a try. Thanks for the inspiration. You’re a pretty cool chick!
Comment By: Traci
February 21st, 2011 at 9:41 pm
I should be in tune with the new looks being a hairstylist and all but I have been busy in my science nerd world. It’s funny, I’ve been sporting the ombre look accidentally. (haven’t had time for my hair) 🙁 You are lookin’ lovely sportin’ it.
As far as fresh hair goes, I live and die by Nioxin, it’s perfect to keep my hair from getting too oily or too dry. If I was on a deserted island, I would have Nioxin with me.