Thankful I'm alive...

Scariest moment ever yesterday. Like I had mentioned before, there was some freak snow in Texas yesterday (it's all gone today) - I had to go to work in the morning. It started off fine...I was trying to be careful and most of the major roads were clear.

I approached a bridge, hit an icy patch, and started swerving out of control...I flew over the curb (between two telephone poles), careened down a small embankment, and managed to lodge myself amidst a few trees. Of course my mind is going a bazillionmilesanhour...everything happened in slow motion.

The WHOLE time this was happening, all I could think about was "please don't let this damage my car too badly" - weird and a little sad. :( The right side of my car was all torn up from the branches, but no broken glass...there was not internal car damage (the engine still runs) but I'll be figuring out what to do in the next few days as far as totaling it and getting a new car or trying to salvage it.

The crazy thing is I walked away from everything WITHOUT A SCRATCH. I was really down about the whole thing, thinking about how unlucky I was...until I realized how the simple fact that I was ALIVE and untouched was worth so much in and of itself. I am so thankful that God had his protective hand over me throughout the whole accident and for surrounding me with loved ones so quickly. Life is so precious and we all are so fragile in the whole scheme of things. I promised myself not to take this fact for granted...as Suze Orman always says "People first, then money, then things!"

Life teaches you so many things. Sometimes the lessons are harder than others...this time, luckily only in the form of squeezing my budget. If anything, I feel like I'll be more careful with my $$$ from here on out...emergency funds are so important!!!

Man, I have so much respect for all of you out there who have to deal with the snow everyday for MONTHS.

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Even though I had an incredibly bad day, it did cheer me up to see this sweet award from Yumi



♥ THANK YOU!!! ♥

I in turn will tag:

Sophia
Shop n Chomp
Glitteryeyesxx
Khristine
Sam
Suegarcoated
Anita
Liana
Stephanie
Yumi
Serena
Michelle
Nikki
Susie
Kimberdoll

♥

Finally, thank you for the love new readers veriweto and Mademoiselle !!!

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Please take care of yourselves today and DRIVE SAFELY


♥ Irene

LOTD + Michelle's 1st Giveaway

Good-bye February!

Just a quick LOTD. I don't know why I ended up dressing like it was still freezing outside - it was nearly 60 degrees today! (had no idea until I stepped outside)

Hat - Forever21, Sweater (heavily pilling!!! Does anyone know how to fix this?!) - Abercrombie, Jeans - Banana Republic, Necklace - Hot Topic (The ultimate Mall outfit!!! Also, laundry day was today...)

Just did a simple eye today with Darkness Kma9s (lashes), Revlon Colorstay eyeliner in black, TheBalm Luscious Lani on inner lids and browbone & Just this once Jamie on lids. My lids are a bit wrinkly & my blending isn't superb...but it worked for a light natural look today! I think I need a better application brush - the shadows did not want to stick to my brush today. :P

The lunch date with friends was excellent - was able to get my monthly intake of delicious PHO heaping with tripe, round eye, green onions, and steamed bean sprouts. (I hear the Catfish at this place is the specialty, but you have to order an hour ahead!!! Boo) Next time I'm going to sample more of the menu...

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Michelle at Beyond Me is having her First Giveaway!

Congrats on the 50+++ followers hun!

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+ I still can't believe the earthquake that hit Chile - 8.8. I am praying for all the families out there that have lost homes, family members, friends, hope. Ways to help here. +

Makes you feel thankful for all that you have -- for your world to literally crumble beneath your feet -- utter devastation. :(

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~Blush swatches post coming up, still have so much to do!~

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More ♥ to and from M. (hot mama), Ipeh, Sav & 23 Crystals!!!