Avary's Box #2

 

Avary came running to me with her new box this morning. She loved this month's theme. She loves neon and animal print. She was all over this box this time and I thought the last time was bad. 

Salon Effects Twin Pack in Wild Child / Kitty, Kitty by Sally Hansen - She loves these. I know she is dying to put them on her little finger nails.

Leopard Print Purse Ring Organizer by Jewelry Nanny - She only has two rings. But she is growing up and that is going to change quickly I'm afraid.

Bow Midi Ring - Speak of rings... She loves this bow ring. It fits her like a regular ring for now. She loves it because it has so many "diamonds in it."

No Crease Hair Ties in Glitter and Animal Prints by Sisterly Ties - She was squealing about these the moment she opened the box. Pink, glitter and animal print? Did they make this box just for her?

Pink Leopard Shoelaces by EpicSports - She was pulling the shoestrings out of her Keds faster than than Snape runs from shampoo.

Pop Beauty Lip Balm - She was very excited about this too. It went on bright hot pink but she seemed to love it so why not?

Zebra Print Nail Polish Remover Pads by NPW Gifts - According to my cousin nail polish pads are better than the regular stuff. "I mean you can get the polish off much cheaper with a cotton ball and a big bottle of nail polish remover right? Well you can, but it takes half the bottle to get glitter off your nails. Nail polish remover pads work much better for those tough jobs."

The Truth

"I didn't want to add more stress." "I didn't want to make you worry more." "I didn't want you to see me like that."

If I can't handle you at your worst how do you know you can handle you at best? This is something that even myself I have a hard time dealing with in a relationship. It's one of those things that people really start to realize once the honeymoon effect as worn off. You see the person's warts and you start wondering if you didn't make mistake.

Learning to let go of myself and just be a regular guy is hard but nobody is a gentleman all the time. That's only in books. Face Mr. Darcy had to go bathroom at some point. It's not fancy or glamorous but it's a fact.

Why hide the fact that you are human? I have two people in my life that if you read their Facebook you see two people that are just perfect. Reading their blogs? They show you their real selves proving that they aren't perfect. They didn't tell the world that they showed each other their warts but they knew and it was enough for them. They are happy and I can see them lasting well into their eighties without hardly an argument.

Just be yourself with the person you love because if you really love them then you are going to show that you don't smell like pineapple mango in the bathroom (the spray does but you don't), you clip your toenails in the bed, you have an obsession with watching the stock channel just so you see your initials go across the screen, that you keep locks from each haircut you get, or that you refuse to drink from a cup that doesn't have a lid.

Inspire Me

The Man in the Mirror

Confession Time:

I am major clown...

I get ready in the morning while dancing around in front of my mirror.

Gavin Degraw
Miley Cyrus
Queen
The Supremes
NSYNC
Rihanna

I crank up the volume and away my hips and feet move. It's not just a little shake here and there. It's head banging. It's moving my hips like Beyonce. It's swinging around like Usher. It's moon walking like Michael Jackson.

I have even been known to slap my butt to watch it jiggle in the mirror. It's bouncing my pecks to the music while I do my hair. It's going completely old school preteen girl using my comb as a microphone singing Beautiful Girls by Sean Kingston.

So many people think I am a morning person, I am really not. Don't believe me? Try talking to me before my coffee and shower. It is a not a pretty picture. I growl, bite, and kick. Music, water, and coffee make my mornings.

Allow Me To Introduce You To Myself

I am Nathaniel, +Jessica's boyfriend. Otherwise known as her world. I am introducing myself because apparently adding you when you wouldn't add your best friend boyfriend. Pretty sure most do that. A true friend scopes out the guy.You know like Mary Ann did. She annoyed the crap out of  me and she was in Thailand. So don't give me crap that I didn't put for the effort when I was the one that added you. You had every opportunity to write to me. I took the first step.

And the crap about me being a stranger? Really I am Jessica's boyfriend the one you claimed as your best friend. Though I am questioning your ability to be a friend. If you ever really was a friend. Jessica says you were but to me it sounds like the classic I want someone around to make me look better and to say I have friends and someone around so I am not the loner. If that pisses you off, I don't really care. It's how you were acting. I wouldn't be a stranger if you had really listened to Jessica.

But wait that is right, you aren't interested in Jessica's relationship or life. You claim it's because of what was going on your life, ever given the thought that she had a lot going on too? She has also been helping me with things going on with me. Why should she include in her life when she is around you talk over her or shut down completely? There is no sense in that. None for a so called best friend to do.

Why don't just admit the truth? You wanted someone to make you feel better and not to be alone. You hate the idea of me and Jessica because she is getting what you want. And none of it is bought things. She is getting a guy willing to stand up for her and a daughter that is happy go lucky. Yes, I am financially secure but only now. You would have found that out if you had put forth the effort. Jessica has not bragged to me once. Okay jokingly but seriously? Jessica brag? It's like you are giving crackers to Cookie Monster... Do you even know her? And I like you how you get underwear in a knot because she has prior plans before you. Again back to my point of you using her just so you aren't alone.

Speaking of listening to her, if you really had listened to her you would know that Jessica and Odette talk but Odette has rarely mentioned a wedding to Jessica. The person you are looking for is Mary Ann. Yeah her and Hunter talked about dresses some. But I am pretty sure you said you didn't approve of the wedding because it was too soon so you lied to Jessica the other day. That right there is a problem no one else has pointed out. You said it was too soon and therefor that's a big reason of why you weren't involved in the planning.

Oh and "those bitches" have nothing with you not being the maid of honor now. You don't deserve to be her maid of honor. You have proved to that to both of us. You aren't interested in our relationship and you put our relationship down too. I wouldn't let be that now if someone gave me a million dollars. See I am not all about money either. I love how you pick up on the money thing with all of us. Jealous much? Same reason with the girls and them having money. What the heck does that matter? Get to know them and it's not about the money.

I am letting all of this go now, but does that mean I am sweeping things under the rug? No it means that I am sweeping all of this into a garbage can and throwing it away with the rest of the trash. It won't be undo that way. It won't resurface.

Avary's First Sub Box

My daughter received her first sub box thanks to my cousin, Erica. Erica did not tell me or Avary about it. It was a total surprise to both of us. And let's just say Avary approves times 1000 and so do I.

Naughty but Nice Cupcake Hand Cream - Before Avary told me what this was I swore it was a jewelry box. It actually smells like strawberry cream. Avary is very proud of it.

Hard Candy Kaleyedescope Eye Shadow Duo in ‘Daydream’ - Avary lapsed into a speech of how this can be applied wet for a more dramatic look or dry for a lighter, more shimmery look. As long as it's just eye shadow I am okay with it.




Strawberry Sponge Curlers - When I first glanced at these I figured they were bath bombs or something. But foam curlers for Avary? Even better. I think it's kind of funny. Perfect for her too.



Cupcake Wipes by Good Earth Beauty - There are only ten of these and Avary has big plans for them in Disney World. Maybe I will tuck these away for her to actually use at Disney.

Lily Fabric Keychain by Marinas Closet - I don't think Avary has ever owned her own keychain. I think 5 years old is a good time to change that too.

Cupcake Key Cover by Gama Go - Avary and I made a pack that this would cover our Huntsville House key when we get up there in the next month

Neon Beaded Bracelets with Rhinestones - Avary about knocked me over showing me her bracelets. Neon beads with one rhinestone bead. She loves them.

What's On My Mind?

... Jessica. Yes I know she is on my mind all the time. But I have big plans coming up and they had just better stick this time. She makes me happy when I was grumpy. Yes yes the usually lovey dovey stuff.

... Disney. Um yeah not going to lie Disney has warped my mind. I am trying to find unusual things we will need or may not need. I like the different stuff all the planning. Totally for my daughter, future wife and the Disney Queen.

... My nose. Yep I can no longer lay on my left side at night or I literally cannot breath. I woke up feeling like I had pompom balls in my head. It was bad and I went back to bed for awhile. Pretty sure it's time for the surgery I have been putting off.

... Books. I have a stack of books that keep piling high beside my bed. I have nonfiction, fiction, and devotions I want to read. However, when I get through reading my Bible in the mornings I usually have to run out the door to work.

... My Planner. Nice filofax. Pretty sure I have a boring life right now. I have been filing it in with different things though. Not sure if I am even using my planner right. Kind of sad.

... Vehicle. SUV, Car, Van, or Jeep? Um no van and no car. I want something bigger this time. Hm need to look into a good reliable vehicle.

... Phone. I am tired of using my jacked up phone. I have been borrowing my grandmother's or Bre's phone to take pictures unless I use my iPod. I need a phone. I want an iPhone. We will see.

... Furniture. I have bought some furniture for the new house. I have not bought it all. I have a lot of people donating furniture to me because they are updating or redecorating. (Not that I am not knocking getting free furniture but people can still afford to just up and redecorate their house?)

... Birchbox for Men. Is it worth the money? Will I like it? I need to watch unboxings on YouTube. I know I want Mantry.