Piano Man

Bam!

"Oops", a whisper heard through the house then some giggling, these are the noises that awoke me this morning. Then the familiar melody of "We Wish You A Merry Christmas" wafted down the hall making me feel comforted even though the bright and scorching sun was shining in on my eyes on this extremely hot August day. Smiling and stretching while still lying in the bed I heard Frankie, Eloise, and Lena singing while Frankie's fingers found the keys effortlessly.

They were singing quiet in an attempt to make sure not to wake me. But Frankie had let the top of his grand piano slip from his fingers like usual and the banging of it hitting the rest of the grand piano had awoken me. Tears pricked my eyes as I heard the next melody arise from the piano, "Beauty and the Beast." I heard the girls get really quiet as Frankie quietly crooned out the lyrics. Flipping my hair and grabbing my robe from the bedpost and slipping on my slippers, I tipped toed quietly down the hall.

Standing in the archway, I saw an incredible view. My husband had Eloise perched on his left leg and Lena was sitting beside him on his leather bench in front of his grand piano. Frankie was playing so intently he didn't even notice me in front of them watching him play from memory instead one of his countless songbooks.

I glowed when Frankie finally felt my eyes on him. He didn't say a word but I felt invited to sit beside him. Lena made it more apparent that I was invited because she ran up to me and grabbed my hand and pulled me along. Frankie kissed me with such passion and love that my equilibrium was strongly affected. He started playing "Valentine." As I pulled Lena into my lap we started singing together.

I've dreamed of this a thousand times before
In my dreams I couldn't love you more
I will give you my heart
Until the end of time
You're all I need, my love, my Valentine

And even if the sun refused to shine
Even if romance ran out of rhyme
You would still have my heart until the end of time
'Cause all I need is you, my Valentine
You're all I need, my love, my Valentine

Not Sure That I Have One

In continuing with me Vampire Diaries Challenge, I give you Day 5: Least Favorite Episode.

I really hated the episode where Elena is kidnapped by Rose and Trevor. It was poorly written and didn't have a lot of build to it. There is a lot to be said about this episode though. It was really when there was a story built on this show. I have to say however that the books are way better now that I have went back and read them. 

What's Up With Me 8/12/14

What I'm reading:

Devotion: I am reading online now. Set Apart Girl Devotionals

Book: Before You Were Mine

What Clothes I Wore and Wearing:

Today: K. Jacques Gina Flat Sandals, RVCA 'Take Me' Graphic Tank, Rose Lace Push Up Bralette, and 

Now: Eberjey Gisele Boxer-Short Jersey Pajama Set

What Jewelry I Wore Today:

Rose Gold Mini Disco Cone Cuff, Rose Gold Roseland Pop Wrap , Rose Gold Roseland Disco Wrap, Rose Gold Wavelength Midi Ring, Michael Kors Mid-Size Rose Golden Ellie Three-Hand Glitz Watch, Leather Wrap Around LOVE Bracelet - Pink

What Make-Up I Wore Today:

Prep Spray: Make Up For Ever Mist & Fix & Evian Natural Mineral Water Facial Spray

Moisturizer: Juice Beauty SPF 30 Sport Moisturizer

Primer: Too Faced Primed and Poreless Face Primer

Eye Cream: Bobbi Brown Extra Repair Eye Cream

Concealer: MAC Prep and Prime Radiant Rose

Foundation: UD Naked Skin Weightless Ultra Definition Liquid Makeup

Powder: UD Naked Skin Ultra Definition Pressed Finishing Powder

Setting Spray: Urban Decay All Nighter Makeup Setting Spray

Blush: NARS Deep Throat 

Bronzer: Too Faced The Bronzed And The Beautiful

Highlighter: Cindy-Lou Manizer

Eye Primers: Too Faced Shadow Insurance - Anti-Crease Eyeshadow Primer

Mascara: Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara

Eye-shadow: Naked 3 Palette

Fake Eyelashes: Eylure Katy Perry Eyelashes- Oh My!

Eye Liner: STILA Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner

Lips: Too Faced Lip Injection and OCC Stained Gloss Meta

Glitter: Hampton Sun Serious Shimmer Cooling Spray - Bronze

How my Hair Looked Today:

Curled and pulled up with tendrils down

What Polish was on My Fingers Today:

Fingers: Tom Ford Beauty Nail Lacquer Show Me Pink
Toes: Yves Saint Laurent Beaute La Laque No18 Bleu Majorelle

What Perfume I Wore:

Jo Malone London Rose Water & Vanilla

What I Used in My Shower and/or My Bath:

The Shower Part:

Peach Honey & Almond 

The Bath Part:

Lush Space Girl 

Lush The Comforter

How I Pampered Myself Tonight:

Me! Ice Cream Sandwich Pumice Stone

Lush Vanilla Dee-Lite

Lovely Jubblies

How I Exercised Today:

Yoga with Frankie

What I Did With My Daughter Today:

Went shopping and danced on the little bridge and tossed pennies into the fountains.

What My Meals Were Today:

Breakfast: Toast and eggs

Lunch: Taco Pitas

Dinner: Buffalo chicken from the Crockpot, green beans and corn on the cob

What I Snacked On Today:

I had some fruit snacks with Flutterina

What I am Watching:

Downton Abbey

What Music is Pumping in my Ears:

Lullaby by Chase Coy

What have I Bought Today:

Besides candles, wall flowers, body wash, and lotion. I bought some underwear, sticky notes, and a few books.

What Am I Lusting After:

Right now I just want to extend our coffee mug collection, we both have started drinking more tea and coffee. It's a pain having to wash one of the six we have for that one time. 

What Smells Are in the Air:

Wax: Apple Cider

Wallflower: Vanilla Chai

Candle: Autumn Night ; This hear smells like sitting around a campfire with a guy

What I am Thanking God for Today:

I'm healthy, my fiance is doing well, my friends, my family, and that Eloise hasn't blistered today!

What I am Excited About:

Orlando and Salem

What I am Worried About:

Honestly, with the exception of hoping Frankie continues to improve I am not worried about anything.

What Games am I Playing:

Solitaire in Wonderland

What Apps I Have Used the Most:

iPhone: Up Next

iPad: Newstand 

Two Wants Right Now

I normally not a person to lust after clothes but Neiman Marcus is speaking to me right now. I am seriously thinking of getting both of these pieces. I know it's outrageous to spend that money on clothes but I just love the looks of them. I seriously having a hard time not looking at these pieces... Maybe I haven't changed completely, which kind of makes me happy.

Donna Karan Long Belted Goat Fur Jacket

Carth Puff-Shoulder Flared Coat

Which one or both? Either way something is being bought.

What If.... (Week 1)

So Frankie challenged me to answer a What If question each week and honestly I am thrilled with this idea. I was kind of in a funk but this is an awakening for me. So bring it on buddy. Got the glitter on my eyes, stockings ripped up the sides...

"What if the whole world was blind, who would you impress?"

This question was interesting coming from the guy that rarely comments on how I look though he tells me when I am not wearing make up and stuff how pretty I am.

Honestly, I can say that I have a lot to offer the world without my looks. I am not trying to sound conceited at all either. I know I have self worth.

The things I bring to the table that the world and God give varies. People tell me all the time they are so good at this or that but then sometimes they aren't.

So in world filled with blind people I would probably impress the same people give or take a few people because of their shallowness. I get that I spend time and money on my looks but newsflash the world isn't blind. Frankie isn't blind either, but honestly, if he was I would still put on make up.

Why would I still put on make up? Because it's a calming thing for me. It's not let me cover up that flaw or that flaw (sometimes it is) but in reality make up just makes me feel better about myself. It's something that majority of the time I am good at and it makes me feel like I can enhance my natural beauty. That's what make up really is to me.