Lobster Tail

Let's pick up where we left off

Holy cow, has it almost been a year since my last post?

I've been really horrible at blogging and I do apologize. Actually, I think horrible isn't the correct word I should use. I don't want to give empty promises. But I do want to start small.

I'm going to try one-shots and go from there. I'm hoping this works -crosses fingers-. Until the next post!

<3 Rita

TEMPTU HAUL & SHECKY'S

HAUL & REVIEW: TARTE SMOOTH OPERATOR

If you're searching for that perfect finishing powder, look no further because it's here!

It's Tarte Cosmetics' Smooth Operator Micronized Clay Finishing Powder. It not only sets your makeup, it also hydrates your skin and absorbs oil. The powder also reduces the appearance and size of pores by 20% which I think a lot of people like. It's also talc-free, so you won't get that white cast that some, if not most, finishing powders give. The powder contains Amazonian clay, which I believe, is a gift from God. It really keeps your skin hydrating and looking young. It also keeps your skin from drying out and flaking.

I honestly LOVE this product. I use it on my eyeliner and it keeps it from smudging. I've finally found my HG finishing powder. I included a review video below.

If you end up trying the product, let me know what your take on it is =)

HAUL 11.17.10

Just wanted to say...

New Season, New Me

Good news: I'm back!

Bad news: I still lack my own computer and camera =(.

It's been way too long since I've written something on here. But at least it gives me a lot to tell you. A lot of changes happened from Spring to Fall. Bad and good things, but mostly good. I have pictures to help tell my story too so no worries. There are a lot but I'll just choose the ones I think fit the bill better.

And if anyone knows of an iPhone app for Blogger, please let me know. It'd be easier for me to update since I'm always on my phone.

Hope all y'all have been good and healthy.

I swear, I'll be back soon. With pictures this time.

spring update

Hope all of you beauties are doing great out there! I apologize again for the lack of updates. Not having a laptop of my own sucks ass. If you follow me on twitter, I update all the time lol.

It's Holy Week, which means Easter is this Sunday, which means I can buy makeup again! I gave up makeup shopping (among other things) for Lent. I am so surprised on how long I've gone without buying even a small tube of lipgloss. And it doesn't help that I've been watching all these damn haul vids. Yeah I know, super smart of me. But I love watching haul videos. At least I have four more days.

But CVS wants to test my willpower with $5 L'oreal products and Revlon BOGO FUCKING FREE! Just until April 3rd y'all, so get on that if you want new makeup and shizz.

Oh, and I have 3 months left to lose the weight I want before the Vegas bachelorette party. I've been doing my best to eat healthier, more veggies, less red meat, smaller portions and not eating past 9pm. It's too hard! But I'm motivated. And I bought a bathing suit top one size smaller so ha! And I've been playing tennis again. I've seriously missed playing tennis. Trust me when I say I suck at all sports, but that one. Just hitting that ball with a successful forehand is second nature to my body. Like I said the first night of tennis to my bff: "We're home!"

Once Easter arrives, I'll be going a bit makeup crazy. I purchased the Philosophy Purity Cleanser and I must say, I'm loving it so far. I'll put up a review of it next time.

Vegas, Betch!

It's already the end of January O_O. Where the hell did the time go!? I will ask this question numerous times throughout the upcoming months. I'm pretty sure you will too lol.

Just wanted to share my 3rd experience in Vegas. This time around, my niece and her husband were able to join us. The reason we went is because he's bound to be deployed anytime this year and they've never been to Vegas together. Here's a quick recap in pictures.

Stayed at the Rio and ate at the World Buffet once we arrived. You know you have to hit up a buffet at least once while you're in Vegas. We hit up two lol. The second one was the seafood buffet.

Friday Night: Girls/Gay Night Out!

We went to Krave Nightclub. It was hella fun and my niece kept screaming and wanting to take pictures with all the gogo dancers. What a noob haha.

My outfit for the night. You can't see my cute Steve Madden booties =T

My niece, Jessa, and I. She's the one that lives in WA.

BFF Lorraine on the right. Our theme was sequins

The Besties
That's Kristi on the right. We all go way back =)

One of the best GoGo dancers. This bitch was doing flips and shit! And they were fluid. Like he was housing in mid-air haha. I like how my face is next to his mussy. That's man-pussy for ya.

Saturday: Serendipity & Strrrrrrip Clubbbbbb

Jason and I in front of The Forum Shoppes

All 11 of us in front of Serendipity. I can go for a Hangover omelette right about now.

Jason and I in the Rio suite. That's Gold Coast in the bg. Dude. That hotel is scary -_-

inside the stretch Escalade limo. Wish we weren't scammed =( We were all druuuuunk though...

Ladies section of Sapphire Club. This was our first time at a strip club! Some of the guys were cute. We only had half an hour in there, so we went to the Guys section to find our men. We ended up staying an hour getting motorboated hahahaha. Yeah.

Sunday: Rio Seafood Buffet & The Bank

watching the Sirens show in front of Treasure Island

We always end up coordinating haha.

The Bank Nightclub @ Bellagio
Place was friggin' packed on a Sunday night. We left early since some of us had flights in the morning.

It's always a blast going to Vegas and mobbing everywhere we go. I'll be hitting up Vegas again in June with only titties and vajays for my girl's bachelorette porty. Can't wait for that shit! In the meantime, I'll be doing my best to save money and lose the weight I want to.

If anyone has any suggestions for exercising or healthy food recipes, please let me know. It's very hard for me to diet because I really love eating and cooking food. Help a shorty out!

Sorry for the somewhat random ass post =T

'Til my next adventure!

2010: The Year for Change

HAPPY NEW YEAR, EVERYONE! I hope all of you had a great time ringing in the new year with loved ones.

I have so many resolutions this year. One of them is keeping up with this blog. I've somehow forgotten I have the option to write out my emotions. I kept a lot of my emotions bottled up last year and that's another thing I need to change. Man, I'm gonna be working hard this year lol.

So here's to an improved me. I know I can't completely change who I am, but I can definitely work on the bad habits that I've collected along the way.

I'll try to post pics from the various parties I attended last night. Gotta collect them on FB, nawmsayin'?

Love,
Rita

Deleted my Twitter Account

I unfortunately clicked on a link that someone direct messaged me and basically got a virus on my twitter account. I'm sad about because I should know about viruses and shit. Anycrap, I deleted my account and made a new one. Please approve my request =( And I'm sorry for those who may have clicked on what I dm'ed you, which btw, was not me =(((

To the Land of Gold ... and Tequila!

I never thought I'd ever go on a cruise to anywhere. My boyfriend's family loves taking trips every year, so they've been talking about going on a cruise for a while. They finally booked tickets this past summer for an October cruise to Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico for Jason and his mom's birthday. Oh. My. God. It was wooooooorth it! We had to drive to Long Beach since that's where the ship would depart from. We arrived in LB in the early morning so we decided to have breakfast at Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles. I'm craving for it now...

Surprisingly enough, Jayce knows how to hula hoop. And he's really good at it lol. We tried having a contest in the sporting good store...

The family + me & Richard (Jayce's sister's bf). Funny how we all went to school together.

The ship! Carnival "Paradise"

inside the casino. blackjack, anyone?

What it looks like inside. There are 12 floors total.

From the highest floor inside

At the top. Every day and night we stood up there to watch the view. What a view it was!

Sunset up top =)

One of the many dinners we had. You can seriously keep ordering food until you burst.

Cheryl (youngest) and I

Hello, Mexico! That flag was huuuuuuuuge!

Horseback Riding! My horse needed some wax and shine though =/

Jayce & I headed to the beach

There was literally no one on the beach. The water felt good on my legs when the horse would gallop. OMG my nether regions were so sore the day after lol

on the way back

Everyone in Mexico HATES Patron. They say it's the lowest brand of tequila. Janely and I are taking a shot of Coralejas Tequila. One of the BEST tasting tequilas I've ever had. So good, we brought back a fatty bottle.

Richard, Jason and Jesus, our tourguide. The guys were already drunk by the time we came back from shopping. They each paid $20 for a wristband at Mango Mango that gave them UNLIMITED drinks.

drunk bastards

Another tourguide. He kept saying MABUHAY and bought us shots haha

Tea time! The best part was when a waiter came to our table and had a cart full of desserts. He even had cucumber sandwiches

The last dinner. We sang Happy Birthday to Jason and sang it for his mom the night before.

@ the main bar. Sunrise Tequilas all around

@ the night club on the ship. It was okay.

Going on a cruise is definitely an experience you must have. I hear there are talks of a cruise to the Caribbean with more people next year. All I know is that I'm down for whatever!

lazy bum!

I know you expected it. I haven't blogged in months due to being lazy. But I also had a lot on my plate which I haven't experienced in a long time. There are a lot of pictures that I want to share with you all, so bear with me please. These photos are from my recent cruise to Ensenada, Mexico and a couple of birthdays, including my grandfather's 90th birthday party that my family and I have been planning since April of this year. Hope you enjoy the memories I've captured =)

And thanks for still being a reader of mine. I don't deserve wonderful people like you, so again, thank you thank you thank you!!!

NEW MOON MADNESS!

Check out newmoonmovie.org for two new clips from the upcoming movie "New Moon". You will wet your panties. Trust. Lol is November here yet?!

Lakewood, Seattle & Forks, WA *PICTURE HEAVY*

I visited my niece and her husband in WA a couple of weeks ago since it's been a while since we've seen them. Her husband's in the Air Force and stationed up there. So four of my friends, including Lorraine and I, booked our flight for the 25th of June. It was a sad day to fly since both Farrah Fawcett and MJ passed away. Unfortunately as I said in my last post, I lost all my pictures. On the bright side, our friend brought his d-slr and there were other cameras on the trip.

on the ferry from Bremerton to Seattle

I don't know. It was my first time on a boat? lol

almost there!

Seattle skyline

group shot. the person taking the pic was my niece's husband

@ Miner's Landing

@ Elliot's

LOL apparently, this was the name of the square. Get yo mind outta the guttah!

Can you spot us?

On our way to the Space Needle, there were a bunch of messages to Michael Jackson written on the pavement in different colored chalk. We wanted to write our goodbye wishes.

in the elevator up the Space Needle

After buying souvenirs, we headed to downtown Seattle where we shopped a little. I bought the head band you see me wearing in this pic. We were super tired.

The next day, we decided to just chill at the apartment and swim. Didn't really do much to be honest. After swimming, we all got ready to go clubbing. The place we went to is called Trinity. If you're ever in the Seattle area, go there! They play all types of different dance music. And I believe we were all drunk lol.

Tanned a little, but it's uneven -_-

If you're a Twilight fan, you know very well where the story takes place. I could not visit Washington and not go to Forks! We've been talking about visiting the town for so long that Lorraine, Jessa and I were so freakin pumped to leave! The girls and I drove from my niece's place around 11am and arrived at Forks around 2:30pm. The drive to Forks is very scenic and very beautiful. I was getting dizzy from all the extra oxygen because of all the trees that surrounded the highway.

On your way to Forks, you literally pass through Port Angeles. It's a cute small town. This is where Edward and Bella had their first date. We wanted to have dinner here, but reservations were booked for the night =(

What you see inside the Chamber of Commerce

Bella's truck

Forks High School

The sign at the Cullen House. It's actually a running bed & breakfast inn.

birthday cards for Edward

Look who's home!

It's the Cullens! The actors from the Hillywood Show on youtube. They were so nice and sweet. And the girls really look like Alice and Bella. Well, they all look like the characters. This honestly made our day lol.

inside Dazzled by Twilight. So many bumper stickers!

outside of the store

OMG!

heading down to First beach. OMG, it really is beautiful. Pictures don't do it justice.

We went back to Seattle to visit Pike's place and I forgot where we had dinner lol. We had to leave the next day so we had lunch at Happy Teriyaki. I really miss that place lol. I wanna go back!

waiting in line to check-in