Scary afternoon

Today started out to be a good day. A friend and I spent the afternoon together "having an adventure". Once we got home the adventure really began!! 

My poor baby Roo was wet like he had been playing in his water bowl. This time was completely different. He had his tail between his legs and was shaking. All the sudden he started to hack up flemmy blood. I freaked out and started to cry I didn't know what to do. Thank god my friend was here!!!! After calling a few vets we loaded up in the car and took Roo to a vet. 

They tester him for parvo. Even tho I knew there was no chance he could have it, it was still scary. It was just that thought that my baby could have that. Thank god he tested negative for that.  Finally the vet saw us. My baby weighs 6.4lbs. No fever. Nothing is lodged in his throat or in his belly. The outcome is he either has a flu or eat something that irritated his throat/tummy. So they gave him 3 shots; an anti inflammatory, antibiotic and something to make him stop hacking. As well as meds to bring home to help settle his belly. So he's on a bland diet for the next few days. 

He's now going through the drowsy side effects of the shots. He's being a big cuddle bug. I feel so bad that there's nothing I can do to make him feel better. 

Catch up

So it's been about 2 weeks since I last posted. I know I know I need to stop letting life get in the way. I got through these times were I say "I can post tomorrow" but tomorrow never comes. So since I'm on a new sleeping schedule due to work there's no time like the present. So since this post will be a catch up post I figured I would use bullets since we all know I can get off topic easily. Lol

• Work, what can I say about this.... I love my new job. I am a Guest Servies Rep at the Inn here on base and couldn't be happier!!!! Only down said is the hours, 3-midnight. So I usually can't fall asleep until 2am at the earliest. But for the most part it's the same hours that A works. 

• The Air Force Ball. OMG that was such an amazing experience to get to go. It was so nice and fun. Being able to dress up and go out with my husband is not an everyday thing. 

• ALS (Airman Leadership School) A started ALS this past week and while he's in that we are pretty much going to see each other in passing for the most part. I am so proud of him for making Staff. Our pooches aren't understanding the fact that daddy has homework and can't play with them. 

• Countdowns

I am beyond excited for both of these!!!! I'm getting crafty and making Minnie Mouse costumes since we will be there for Halloween. 

I CANNOT wait to see my daddy!!!! I am so glad that he's getting to come spend time with is for thanksgiving!!!! It's definitely going to be bitter sweet though. Just another gut check that mama won't be here. 

• MY BESTIE IS ENGAGED!!!!!!! 

• We have officially started the process to have a baby. I am in a different age group so I naturally don't produce the levels of folic acid that the baby would need as well as being anemic. So we have stopped taking birth control and now taking prenatals to help get those levels up. This next month is busy with ALS and Disney so I don't see us actually getting pregnant until Nov at the soonest. Although it would be awesome to find out at Disney. But I highly doubt it. I was on BC for a long time so our busy month is pretty much giving my body the time to get that out of my system as well as getting my folic acid and iron levels up. 

Ok I think I talked your ear off so I'll end this post for now.  I'm gonna start a new thing where I end every post with and inspirational quote. 

The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched - they must be felt with the heart.~~ Helen Keller 

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Review

Upon receiving the sample to try I must admit I was a little reluctant. my thought was "I'm 28 i don't need anything for anti-aging". Well to my astonishment I was so wrong. My skin feels smooth, and tight (not the type of tight you get when you put a mask on and are waiting for it to harden and can't blink). It feels like this is how my skin is supposed to be. With age comes "wear and tear" this product gives me that youthful feel!!!! I deff will be using this product often.

It's not all rainbows and unicorns

One of my biggest pet peeves is how people have this unrealistic notion that being married to someone in the military is rainbows, glitter, and unicorns. I got news for y'all, IT'S NOT!!!! 

On top of regular marriage woes you have the stress of pending deployments among a million other things. And now the fear of the "retention board". For those that are ignorant and believe everything the news says here's a bit of info, just because the news says they are pulling troops back doesn't mean they still aren't sending troop. They just aren't going in as big of numbers as they were and the rotations are sooner. And due to the fact that we as a nation are in debt NO JOB IS SAFE, this includes the military. 

Most military family's are so far in debt and are on some kind of assistance. People think military gets paid good. Contrary to popular believe military doesn't!! I made more working at TSA than my husband makes now. Yes there are "incentives" or programs and benefits that the Military member and their families get, but let's face it they put their life down for your freedom, they deserve it!! Those types of things that we may get alleviate stress on the military member. Think about it, let's say they are deployed, they don't need to be worrying about if their family is going to get evicted or if they have food on their table, they have bigger things to worry about.

Military actually has one of the highest divorce rates. So for those that say this is a glamourous life, you are full of shit!!!!!

What makes our lives "glamourous" is not the military!!! It is the love we have for eachother. That we will overcome any obstacle thrown at us. That we have created a loving home (even if we have to up and move in a few years). That our kids wether it be humans or furbabies are happy and cared for. That we have a support system that is there for us no matter what. 

Been too long

I haven't really posted much in the last weekish. I've been trying to stay busy. 

I finally have a job, I am the newest Guest Relations at the Fairchild Inn. Woot woot I'm a working girl again (well as of the 18th).  I'm so excited to be working again. 

I have also recently started the process of becoming a Key Spouce. I am beyond excited about this. I want to make mama proud and I know this will. I can't wait to finish training and start helping people. What is Key Spouse? Well it's support for the families. IT IS NOT A SOCIAL CLUB, YOU ARE NOT "PARTY" THROWERS. This has got to be a pet peeve of mine that there's a lot of people out there that feel it's a social status, that they are the elite. Got news for you, you are there to SUPPORT the families!!! 

I got 2 new campaigns coming from BrandBacker, I promise these are awesome products lol. 

I have recently started my own Craft Buisness. As of right now it's just Car Decals but I will be gradually introducing more products. I am so excited about this venture. Aly's Creations, the online shop is on storenvy. 

Here's a sample of what's live in the shop. Crafting is my escape. It's something that calms me and relaxes me. It took me a bit but I finally found my outlet. Mama loved to craft so in a way it's connecting me to her. 

I was trying to do the Aug blog challenge but that fell through so I'll probably start tomorrow. Blogging is a release to me. 

Makeup by One Direction Reader Giveaway!

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About the Product

Makeup by ONE DIRECTION:

A range of makeup and cosmetic products celebrating youth, style, and the uninhibited lifestyle of a new generation. Celebrating life with bold shades, unique formulae and infused with limited edition collectable packaging, Makeup from One Direction is fun, bold, often irreverent, with a touch of cheeky mischievousness. Offered at prices that every girl and woman can afford.

THE LOOKS COLLECTIONS.

“The Looks Collection” comprises three keepsake tins inspired by One Direction’s globe-conquering albums, “Up All Night, “Take Me Home” and the latest chart topper, ‘Midnight Memories.” Each tin comes complete with everything you need to show off your personality. Are you a rock n’ roll girl, a fun party girl or the girl next door? We have just the right collection for you and illustrations to help show you just how to get your perfect look. All your beauty essentials are housed in a LIMITED EDITION collectable keepsake tin with removable sleeve, complete with ONE DIRECTION doodle stencils to decorate your keepsake tin and make it uniquely your own! 

Details on the 3 Looks Collection tins: http://bit.ly/1DMakeupLooksCollection

DISTRIBUTION:

The line will be available worldwide starting in the U.S. 

US RELEASE DATES:

Macy's - August 11th

Stage Stores – August 25th

Dillards – August 25th

Beauty Brands – August 25th

Lord and Taylor - August 25th

*International release dates TBD. We'll keep you posted!

Learn About the Brand

The irreverent attitude and colorful style of a new generation takes on a glamorous form in Makeup by One Direction. The world’s biggest pop band debuts a limited-edition cosmetics collection by Markwins International, launching mid-August 2014 at Macy’s and select other major retailers worldwide.

Much like the One Direction band members themselves, this prestige makeup line is fun, bold and a tad mischievous, featuring vivid shades, premium formulas and chic, collectible packaging and components.

Check out the FaceBook Page for more details

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ONE DIRECTION Makeup & Concert Ticket Giveaway

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Recently BrandBacker selected me to do one of their campaigns. Well here it goes :)

About the Product

Make-up by ONE DIRECTION:

A range of makeup and cosmetic products celebrating youth, style, and the uninhibited lifestyle of a new generation. Celebrating life with bold shades, unique formulae and infused with limited edition collectable packaging, Makeup from One Direction is fun, bold, often irreverent, with a touch of cheeky mischievousness. Offered at prices that every girl and woman can afford.

Giveaway:

Each winner will receive 2 tickets to the One Direction "Where We Are" Tour Concert at Gilette Stadium in Foxborough, MA for Friday, August 8th, 2014, at 7:00pm. Transportation to/from the concert and lodging not included. 

Winners will also receive 2 Make-up by ONE DIRECTION limited-edition collections of beauty essentials, housed in a collectible keepsake tin. Inside is everything you need to rock all your beauty looks on or off the stage. The 2 makeup tins will be randomly selected from the 3 available collections (Midnight Memories, Take Me Home, or Up all Night). Details on the 3 Looks Collection tins: http://bit.ly/1DMakeupLooksCollection

Learn About the Brand

The irreverent attitude and colorful style of a new generation takes on a glamorous form in Makeup by One Direction. The world’s biggest pop band debuts a limited-edition cosmetics collection by Markwins International, launching mid-August 2014 at Macy’s and select other major retailers worldwide.

Much like the One Direction band members themselves, this prestige makeup line is fun, bold and a tad mischievous, featuring vivid shades, premium formulas and chic, collectible packaging and components.

https://www.facebook.com/MakeupbyOneDirection