Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Simple Pleasures 8/7/12

You ever have one of those weeks that you are just slammed from the moment you wake up to the bitter second  after your heavy head hits the pillow?

Yeah, I am experiencing that right now and it's only Tuesday.

So after my daughter is sleeping and my husband and I are busy working on our laptops side by side, we make time for this little ritual:

The beer is interchangeable but the shot usually remains the same - whiskey - Jack Daniels, Jim Beam or Bulleit (if we are feeling particularly fancy).

Yes, it's like a mild burn down the esophagus but it makes the tummy warm and it takes the edge off a stressful evening. What's causing my stress? I've signed on as makeup artist for the next production, which is really exciting, a Shakespeare adaptation with Tagalog blended into an Elizabethan dialogue. It's pretty cool, if you ask me!

More to come, I promise. I will say that I'm currently researching tribal makeup. It's out of my element but I love a good challenge!

Another recent simple pleasure I am currently obsessed with - playing Solitare on my phone.


I currently got burnt out on Angry Birds, I don't do Words with Friends or Song Pop. I actually love playing this classic card game on the train to work or on the way home. Sometimes, I'll stay up longer than I should at night playing this game.

I know this wasn't a makeup or even a legit booze post but hey, I'm stressed out right now. 

Cut me some slack!


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8 comments:

  1. CarolAugust 8, 2012 at 9:24 AM

    I'm addicted to Triple Town!!

    Congratulations on the new job, and hoping that that stress calms down a bit for you! (hugs)

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    1. lexi920August 8, 2012 at 9:35 AM

      Thanks Carol, the makeup artist side jobs are slowly coming in. I'm just thankful to be part of an awesome theater group that believes in me and my (growing) work.

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  2. All Things TatAugust 8, 2012 at 11:07 AM

    Aww that's a good way to wind down! I'd have champagne everyday if I could! Also that combo reminds me of Maria, we'd do a shot of Sauza & beer. I can't really do that anymore, it makes me gag to think about it!

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    1. lexi920August 8, 2012 at 11:48 AM

      For some reason, whiskey is easier for me to shoot vs. tequila. They are equally burning, I bet. Hmm...

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  3. DoveyAugust 8, 2012 at 8:18 PM

    Hi Lexi, good to see the bar in former girl at the bar is still open! :) I can't wait to hear about your newest makeup artist mission :)

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    1. lexi920August 8, 2012 at 8:46 PM

      Hi Dovey,
      I am hoping to go to a real bar again soon! I'm way overdue for a proper cocktail review.

      Yes, even though I am so stressed out thinking about makeup for this show, I am so excited and energized to help tell a story through cosmetics!

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  4. makeup magpieAugust 10, 2012 at 2:42 PM

    This post reminds me how I used to play solitaire on the computer when I worked the evening shift at a hospital years ago. I should take it up again. Probably need some practice now! :)

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    1. lexi920August 10, 2012 at 10:42 PM

      Hey MM,
      Yeah I am fully addicted to Solitaire!

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