Product review

So I tried Revelon "Just Bitten" lip stain. Stain is the operative word--it lasts long, like all day plus, but that is about the only plus. The color doesn't match the outside--thought I was getting a nice bronzy color ("Twilight") and it turned out to be a berry red. The "lip balm" is already out about a half inch and will not go back in to the tube. The color does not go on well--part of the lip is very dark and the rest is not colored at all. I have it, so I will use it--maybe--but will not get it again and do not recommend it.

WHY is Taylor Swift the new face of CoverGirl?

Nope, I am not sure either...goes along with the rest of her "dream come true" life style pattern....

Can't sing
Can't act
Can't put on makeup

Seriously, isn't CoverGirl supposed to be "easy and breezy." Most of the time you can't see her eyes due to the amount of whatever she puts on them. Maybe she was taken as a charity case, "Sure Taylor, you can be a CoverGirl....(and we can finally teach you and the boys in your band how to apply eye makeup)"

How sad, and what a slap in the face to the models and the celebrities that actually have talent.

Of course, how sad for Taylor that she is being used for her name and fame...a special line of cosmetics in her name--Tween consumer sales are going to SKYROCKET-

Boys and Girls can you say CASH COW....I knew you could.

Kentucky Derby

Looking at the pictures of the Kentucky Derby today, there are a number of women with plastic bags over their faces, in order to protect their hats--doesn't seem like a good idea to me...

Amazing Race16 episodes 7 and 8

Episode 7 Didn't have an elimination--darn good thing, Jet and Cord came in last :( .... Order of the teams were:

Steve & Allie--won the leg at the cost of losing their packs ie clothes, grooming items etc.
Dan & Jordan
Brent & Caite
Louie & Michael
Carol & Brandy
Jet & Cord --bad luck...just plain bad luck

Episode 8

Jet & Cord--completed a different road block than ANY of other teams, had a speed bump, and STILL won the leg! (Note: Steve and Ali attempted the road block, but gave up very quickly to do the other one.)

Carol & Brandy -- a perfect example of the stereotype of the "angry lesbian" -- both of them. Not seeing this relationship last after the race. I think at this point, what is being shown, they have already made up their mind to finish the race "as a couple," but that is the end of it.

Louie & Michael -- Louie's asthma may be what does this team in.

Brent & Caite -- They are right up there with the lesbians as the teams that need to leave soon. At least they can realize how mean the lesbians are too---it is "anonymous" (seriously?!)

Dan & Jordan -- Really hope they make it into the top three.

According to Wikipedia, the next two episodes are entitled:

"Dumb did us in"

"I Feel Like I'm in, Like, Sicily"


"Dumb did us in" This sounds like something just about any of them would say...except maybe Brett and Caite, based on the statement, "I Feel Like I'm in, Like, Sicily," which sounds exactly like something one of them, in particular Caite, would say. "Dumb did us in" is likely uttered at the pit stop check in point. Unfortunately the more I think about it, it sounds like something Louie and Michael or Jet and Cord would say. Hopefully I am wrong and it is neither one of these teams...
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Steve & Allie--He was getting extremely tired, and it was starting to show. Bad choices or incomplete decisions were being made on a regular basis. She kept trudging along, but was starting to get whiny.

Jordan & Jeff -- They started going downhill, and it went quickly. It was quite apparent by the end that he especially was tired. She may not have moved quickly enough to suit him, but she did keep trudging along. Sad to see them go--there are a couple of other teams that should have gone before them. But at least now Shannon will have some company closer to her own age.

Joe & Heidi -- Due to a "U-Turn" they are gone! Thank you Louie and Michael--thank you, thank you, thank you. I do feel sorry for the other teams at the elimination station because now they have to put up with him. He thinks they kicked him while he was down--why eliminate someone who was hurt? BECAUSE you were OBNOXIOUS, rude, arrogant, egotistical, and just a jerk in general.

Monique & Shawne -- They didn't stand out. They were nice enough, but they kept falling into "the middle of the pack." They were the third team eliminated.

Jody & Shannon--I really liked this team. They were both extremely positive and upbeat. Unfortunately they were eliminated in episode 2.

Dana & Adrain--They didn't really have a chance, as they were eliminated the first show.

Amazing Race

Episode 6

The teams are now arranged in the order of their arrival to the check in station. The elimated teams are separated at the bottom.

Louie & Michael -- The detectives continue on their streak. They keep crediting the detective lifestyle for their luck and it seems to be the reason.

Carol & Brandy -- I talked recently to a friend of mine, who would also normally like the lesbian team, however NOT this one...They need to go SOON!

Steve & Allie -- After crashing a car into a curb, we now know that Duct tape WILL fix anything, including plastic bumpers rubbing against a wheel. They are getting tired though, and it is starting to show.

Jet & Cord -- Leg 6 was not a good one for the Okie boys--they got lost 2 or 3 or 4 times... They still managed to do fairly well, once they figured out where they were.

Dan & Jordan -- I like this team--they have grown on me. Unfortunately, it is possible they will be gone soon. They dont' seem to have the "street smarts" of some of the other teams, nor the common sense of the others. They may make it in the top 3 though.

Brent & Caite -- They are whiny, indecisive, arrogant individuals and they need to go home. Neither one can make a decision, but are too ready to complain if the other one suggests something. Brent also REPEATEDLY makes this weird face that is obnoxious.


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Jordan & Jeff -- They started going downhill, and it went quickly. It was quite apparent by the end that he especially was tired. She may not have moved quickly enough to suit him, but she did keep trudging along. Sad to see them go--there are a couple of other teams that should have gone before them. But at least now Shannon will have some company closer to her own age.

Joe & Heidi -- Due to a "U-Turn" they are gone! Thank you Louie and Michael--thank you, thank you, thank you. I do feel sorry for the other teams at the elimination station because now they have to put up with him. He thinks they kicked him while he was down--why eliminate someone who was hurt? BECAUSE you were OBNOXIOUS, rude, arrogant, egotistical, and just a jerk in general.

Monique & Shawne -- They didn't stand out. They were nice enough, but they kept falling into "the middle of the pack." They were the third team eliminated.

Jody & Shannon--I really liked this team. They were both extremely positive and upbeat. Unfortunately they were eliminated in episode 2.

Dana & Adrain--They didn't really have a chance, as they were eliminated the first show.

Amazing Race Episode 5

Episode 5

The teams are now arranged in the order of their arrival to the check in station. The elimated teams are separated at the bottom.

Louie & Michael -- The detectives came in first again! They seem to have the hang of it now.

Steve & Allie -- I have previously called them "a sleeper team." They have checked in as the second team for three consecutive legs. They seem to take it as a personal affront that Louie and Michael U-turned Joe and Heidi.

Jet & Cord -- Still my favorite team. They are sincere and good natured to each other and to the rest of the teams.

Dan & Jordan -- They got automatic transmissions and did much better. They are slowly moving up in the ranks...two 8th places, two 6th places, and now a 4th place finish.

Carol & Brandy -- Mean, bitter people. Apparently it makes them feel better to constantly put other people down.

Brent & Caite -- They didn't do too bad, and they are still growing on me. She more so than him.

Jordan & Jeff -- He is mean to her and puts her down. Apparently "in it to win it" includes calling your partner names "a four year old," saying she is pouting, and continually giving her a hard time.

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Joe & Heidi -- Due to a "U-Turn" they are gone! Thank you Louie and Michael--thank you, thank you, thank you. I do feel sorry for the other teams at the elimination station because now they have to put up with him. He thinks they kicked him while he was down--why eliminate someone who was hurt? BECAUSE you were OBNOXIOUS, rude, arrogant, egotistical, and just a jerk in general.

Monique & Shawne -- They didn't stand out. They were nice enough, but they kept falling into "the middle of the pack." They were the third team eliminated.

Jody & Shannon--I really liked this team. They were both extremely positive and upbeat. Unfortunately they were eliminated in episode 2.

Dana & Adrain--They didn't really have a chance, as they were eliminated the first show.

Amazing Race 16

Last night was not an elimination round--hooray!

Louie and Michael came in first!

Cord and Jet came in fourth.

Jordan & Jeff came in last.

So glad I was not on this--a plate of sauerkraut (or soccer) and a boot of beer....

I imagine it was an odiferous evening.

Amazing Race 16

Amazing Race is on tonight. Never really thought I would be excited to be saying that. Update:

Brent & Caite -- they are somewhat growing on me. Felt really bad as they have had food poisoning/dehydration/visit an ER in a foreign country "roadblock."

Carol & Brandy -- I do not like these two. They just seem mean. I realize this is a contest and a race, but they don't even seem to get along with each other, and certainly have no regard for the other teams.

Dana & Adrain--They didn't really have a chance, as they were eliminated the first show.

Jet & Cord -- Still my favorite team. They are so good natured and good humored about the entire thing. I am glad they have won two rounds so far.

Jody & Shannon--I really liked this team. They were both extremely positive and upbeat. Unfortunately they were eliminated in episode 2.

Joe & Heidi -- I don't like him, and neither do most of the other teams. She just looks at him with admiration when he is talking, like he is a great speaker or something, it is kind of sickening.

Dan & Jordan -- These guys are cute, literally and personality wise. They do have issues with driving stick shifts that might be their downfall.

Jordan & Jeff -- I like this team a little more as well. They seem like nice people.

Louie & Michael -- Unfortunately, I think these guys are not going to be around much longer. They have the stamina, but the thinking game is what is going to beat them.

Monique & Shawne -- (They don't stand out. They are nice enough, but they keep falling into "the middle of the pack.") And were the third team eliminated.

Steve & Allie -- This is definitely a "sleeper team," one to watch out for. They are sneaking up towards the top.

My guess for the team eliminated tonight: Unfortunately, it is probably going to be Louie and Michael.

And I am going to "hope" that Cord and Jet win this leg as well.

We'll see....

Money saving ideas

Being somewhat "strapped for cash," I like to look at the "money saving ideas" that frequently come across my internet home page. The ideas provided are usually good ones, though for the most part they are common sense. Perhaps that is the reason that I am unable to use any of them, they are stuff that I do already or have no need for.

For example:

"Save money every morning by making your coffee at home"--with the nearest "coffee shop" 30 miles one way, this is not an issue.

"Brown bag your lunch"--this one I do cheat on a bit, there is a cafe that is closer, but still most of the time, not applicable.

"Don't go out to dinner every night"---see "making coffee at home"


and the latest include:

"Switch to dry pet food"--don't have a pet

"Take your old heels to a repair shop"--don't wear heels

"Host dinner parties," "borrow DVDs from friends," "unlock (digital music libraries)"--Most of the people that live next to me this time of year do not or would not participate, so these don't work either.

Maybe someday they will figure out not all of us live in a city...

Broke down

So, I have broken down, and am now watching "The Amazing Race." Honestly, the only reason that I started watching was due to the fact that Cord McCoy and brother Jet are one of the teams, which I found out by looking at the latest update for PBR (Professional Bull Riding), which Cord is.

I have quickly formed opinions of the teams, and definitely have my favorites.

Brent & Caite (or Miss Such As and Therefore)--they have their moments. Not one of my favorite teams, but they will likely go far, as long as he does the thinking. She keeps saying, this will show people that I really am intelligent....right....

Carol & Brandy--Normally, I would probably like the lesbian team, but not this lesbian team. They are pretty much both divas, and are not very nice.

Dana & Adrain--They didn't really have a chance, as they were eliminated the first show.

Jet & Cord--A favorite, obviously the highest ranked favorite. There is a lot I could say, but will just keep it simple.

Jody & Shannon--I really liked this team. They were both extremely positive and upbeat. Unfortunately they were eliminated in episode 2.

Joe & Heidi--Don't like this team. It is him. All him. She seems nice.

Dan & Jordan--Brothers...one gay, one not. They are growing on me.

Jordan & Jeff--Not really a favorite, very similar to Brent and Caite in a number of ways, but I like this team better. They will also likely go far, again, as long as he does the thinking.

Louie & Michael--One of my favorites, police detectives, partners on the force. Nice guys.

Monique & Shawne--They don't stand out. They are nice enough, but they keep falling into "the middle of the pack."

Steve & Allie--Another favorite, so far. Father and daughter team, which to me speaks loads.

Still not sure how this classifies as "reality," since essentially it is a game show.

The Olympics

The stories about the various "scandals" and trivialities revolving around the Olympics are just getting petty and pissy.

Fur costumes, bikini clad athletes, snowboarders being, well, boys---seriously is this news?

Not sure what the numbers are for viewers, but it seems like someone is trying to get more.