Goals met so far
Cherish @ My Cup of Tea
So, if you remember (or read back) I've set some New Years Resolutions for myself.  Here I am to let you know where I stand on those:
 
I'm 13 pounds closer to my weight loss goal.
I've quit smoking, it's been almost a month. ((I relapsed once))
I found a job that I am absolutely in love with.  I'm a caregiver for adults with developmental disabilities ((Again))...
By finding myself, I've picked up and moved from Washington to Oregon, not only to be closer to my job but to be single again.  I felt it was necessary for my sanity.  I'm really liking it.

Hope you're all as proud of me as I'm proud of myself.  Thanks for reading, again and always.   
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Sharing LOVE during tragic times
Cherish @ My Cup of Tea
Sometimes you don't realize how much people care or how big some people's hearts are until tragedy strikes.  I'm sure you've all heard of the shooting of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords in Tucson, Arizona this past Saturday.  She was shot in the head at a grocery store during a meeting with constituents.  The assailant, Jared Lee Loughner won't speak of the event.  He murdered 6 people (including a 9 year old girl born on another tragic day, 9/11/01) and injured 13 people including Mrs. Giffords.  She is doing well, has opened her eyes a few times and gave a thumbs up.  Such events really bring together a community and a nation. 
 
I have a wonderful friend, Zoë who came up with an idea to show Mrs. Giffords how much her community cares.  In her own words, here it is: "I've asked many people to draw a flower for her on this sheet of paper, and I sincerely hope to get it to her somehow. I think it's more effective than just signing one's name--you've got to take the time to draw the flower and think about *why* you are drawing it. You have time to... put some love and some thought behind it. Most people, when I asked them to participate, just laughed and said, "Okay, but I can't draw". I told them, "I don't care if you can draw, as long as you can love."Thank you to everyone who has participated--I never imagined the paper would get so full. There is still room for small flowers on this sheet, but I will be creating another one as well as a collage of the drawn flowers of non-Tucsonans who email them to me. Again, thank you so much for your love and support."
 
Isn't she such an amazingly thoughtful and loving person?  Below is her first sheet of flowers.  
 Below is the flower I drew and sent to her to add to the collage. 
I love to see how people come together in times of tragedy to support each other.  Thank you for showing me how much one person can love, Zoë.

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Happy 2011, I've been waiting for youuuu!!!
Cherish @ My Cup of Tea

 
Happy 2011!  It's officially 1-1-11. ((Don't forget there will still be 1-11-11 & 11-1-11 & 11-11-11). Yup, that was unnecessary, but I'm working on two glasses of wine here.  
 
I thought it only fitting that I post a NEW YEARS post.  Come on, it's a 2011!  YIPPEE!!  Now it's time to talk GOALS.  Resolutions, friends.  Below I will share with you some of my goals for the year.  I'm not usually one to make goals just to break.  But this year will surely be different for the fact that I feel my soul and spirit getting stronger.  I know I can meet these goals.  My goals/resolutions for 2011 are:
 

Get to my goal weight or clothing size.  (( I just want to be happy with my weight.  When I get there I will know.  No number is really necessary)).  I will be tracking this on this here blog, so please stay tuned.  I will reveal later what diet I am participating in.
Quit smoking.  ((This is the big one))
Whiten teeth ((this really follows the one above)).
Cut back on my coffee addiction ((This will be the most difficult.  Trust.))
Find a job that I am absolutely in love with.  ((I'm currently in the field that I want to be in, I just need the job.))
Find myself ((Whatever that means, but I feel that it needs to be done.))


These are very important goals to me, and I only share them with you, my devoted viewers and followers because I trust that you will root me on in my difficult journey.  
Thank you to all that supported, followed, viewed and commented My Cup of Tea in 2010!!

You are truly loved and valued!


 
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KONADing my little ♥ away...
Cherish @ My Cup of Tea

Hey guys! 
 
I just wanted to share some of my recent KONADicures with you.  I don't have the ability to right click on my laptop anymore, so I'm trying to figure out how to get pictures on here from my phone.  Sad, I know.  
So here is what I've been doing with my Monster Bundle. 
This one was for my anniversary.  I was wearing a navy and cream striped sweater.  It's a navy ELF polish and thin white Konad anchor on my thumbs and stripes on my middle fingers.  LOVE!
This was just random.  Having fun.  White and Black Zebra print!  

                      This was just the thumb, the only one that was Konad'ed.  I loved this manicure!

I'm currently wearing a blue glitter with white and silver snowflakes.  I will post once I'm able to upload pictures!

Thanks for all the love, people!






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Dollar Nail Art
Cherish @ My Cup of Tea
My oh my!  I just found the coolest thing!  
 
An ONLINE dollar store for NAILS!  Below I will be listing some of the beauties that I found and am drooling over.  Also hoping that someone that loves me sees this and buys me some nail stuff for Christmas!
Click HERE to see what I mean!

I couldn't decide which of the "ice chips" glitters I liked best, but fortunately they have the 10-pc set for $8.50!!

I found a few other things on Amazon that I really liked as well.
Oh, Matte Magic.  This would rock with shiny polish and Konad stamping!!  $5.99 at Amazon.
Black Crackle Polish.  $6.15 at Amazon.

& LAST BUT NOT LEAST. 
Nubar Polish creates THIS:
Nubar 2010 is $7 at Amazon.

I LOVE NAILS!!!!!



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Custom Wells Fargo Card
Cherish @ My Cup of Tea
Today was my day off!  Oh how relaxing.  NOT!
 
I had a two-hour meeting at work this morning.  But at least I got my paycheck today!  But then the computers at my bank were down.  So I had to go to the bank the check was drawn from.  Fine.  But they couldn't give me a money order for rent since I don't have an account there.  So, I went to Albertson's to get a money order.  Drove across town to pay rent then back across town towards home to make the car payment.  
Anyways, the time that I spent at Wells Fargo waiting for them to figure out the computer problem I learned that you can customize your debit card.  COOL!  Here's a Google Example:
I decided that I want to customize a card with a picture of my dog.  Please help me decide on a picture.  
Diva Dog with shades!

Baby Marilyn!
Beach Dog!
Cute pup in the grass!

Pup chewing on wood...


    So, which picture should I choose??  Please help. 


P.S.  If you are a Wells Fargo customer and want to customize your card too--> Sign into www.wellsfargo.com.  Click on the Account Services tab.  Under Account Services, click on Access Card Design Studio.  Upload your picture and manipulate to your liking.




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Christmas Wishlist
Cherish @ My Cup of Tea
I do this every year.  It helps me keep organized and also poses room for other people's opinions and reviews on the items that I like and/or want.  However, this is all a list of things that I want.  Ha.  A Holiday Wish List, perhaps.  However, I just wanted to post some of these things all in one place.  I love love love AMAZON. 
 
Everyone that knows me knows how much I love to sit down with a cup of tea and do my nails.  Just this past year I've discovered SO many more designs and ideas for nail design.  I still seek a few new tools though.  And they are as follows:
This is a Belson Nail Dryer from Amazon.  $18.50

I also found SO many GORGEOUS polish sets.  I just had to list my four favorites!!!!!
Kleancolor Glitter set at Amazon.  $9 

OPI Shrek Collection on Amazon.  $30.42. 
      Kleancolor Neon Brights at Amazon. $11
10 NailArt Wheels with TONS of glitter!!! ENDLESS possibilities! $17.99

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You know there is also something that I have been looking for for years and I can only find it online these days.  The Swan DVD.  Did anyone see this show in 2004?  It was basically "average" looking women getting 10+ surgical procedures to compete in a beauty contest.  The most plastic wins.  The show was cancelled after one season.  But it was so interesting to see that some women really believe that they must change their entire exterior to be beautiful.  Very interesting show.
   The Swan at Amazon. $15.59

Thanks for checking out My Cup Of Tea and my Christmas list. 





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Acrylic Makeup Storage
Cherish @ My Cup of Tea
I told you guys that I would be back with a few things.  Here is post #1.  Here are a few things that I have been drooling over lately and really want for Christmas.  
 
Number one is Acrylic Make-up organizers.  Sorta like the ones that the Kardashians have, but I'm sure much cheaper.  
This first one is four drawers with measurements 7 1/4'tall x 5 3/8"wide x 4 7/8"deep. 
 
This awesome organizer is a WHOPPING $14.99

Number two is just plain NECESSARY!  
This little caddy measures 3 1/2"tall x 12"wide x 3 1/2"deep. 



There are nine compartments perfect for mascara/lipstick/lip gloss.  And two deep compartments in the back designed for brushes.  Also includes three other spaces for various cosmetics.  
This little number runs $21.99. 

Both storage containers can be found at The Easy Living Store. 

You can store your makeup like the stars for less than $40. 


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Been SO busy
Cherish @ My Cup of Tea
Sorry guys.  
I know that I have been MIA for a little over a month now. 
I have had so much on my plate. 
But I have tons of new things that I will be posting about:
New project ideas
New Amazon Monster Bundle
Nail Projects
Halloween Costumes
New Car

Man, my life has been really busy lately, and I apologize to my kickass followers that I have not upheld my end of this bargain.  I will soon, I promise.  

**Also an issue is the fact that I have a half functioning laptop**
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