Sad happenings, great finds, and fall favorites.

Ok…where to begin?

This has been a busy week for me. Not just work-wise, but also in my personal life.  Work has been stressful.  I remember my manager told me when I first started that bad things always happen in 3’s in this company.  And that seems to be case from what I have seen!  One of our guys lost his son over the weekend in what seems to be a freak, bizarre accident.  He (the son) had decided to go to the beach on Labor Day with his friends.  He apparently went for a swim and when he returned, he said he was feeling dizzy and was short of breath.  Next thing you know, he’s dead.  Yep. Just like that.  People were assuming all kinds of things.  Heart condition? Others said he was drinking. Others blamed it on the heat.  Nope.  Stung by jellyfish.  Isn’t that crazy? I have heard of cases where people die, yes.  But it’s not like it’s something you can’t treat.  From what I hear, that's very common this time of year and people usually get treated for it and seem to make it out OK.  Not this guy.  I don’t know if he was stung multiple times, or just once.  Some people are saying it was his time.  Sad.  He was my age too. 29, too young to die.  He was an only child. His mother died when he was a little boy, so his father was mom and dad.  They were so close.  What do you say to someone in a case like this one? I know that my role as an HR person may include the role of counselor, psychiatrist…even though I try not to get involved on a personal level with the people I work with, it’s inevitable.  After all, you see your co-workers more than you see your family....Sometimes people don’t perform well because they have personal issues to deal with.  Sometimes all they need is someone who can hear them out, and then they seem to do better.  I was –and still am at a loss for words for this particular situation.  “I’m sorry” just doesn’t seem to cover it.  Lesson: Cherish the time you have.  You never know when your number is going to be called.  Don’t be afraid to say “I love you” to those who mean something to you.  Your parents, your kids, your significant other, family members, friends.  You just never know.  Also, if you happen to be on the other end of things, don’t forget to lend a hand, or a shoulder to cry on.  You don’t know how uplifting and comforting a single word or kind gesture can be.  As cliché as it may sound, be nice to those around you.  Say a prayer for those who are gone and also for those who stay, they both need it.  Sad….Rest in Peace A.R. 

Angel at Rest - Edward Tadiello

Someone else who left us way too soon: Andy Whitfield.
 

Rest in peace "Sparty"

On a happier note:

I’m glad I’m started this blog.  I really do have a lot to say and things that I want to share.  Right now I’m all about decorating for fall.  It’s my favorite season of the year –even though it’s not that noticeable here in FL, where it always seem to be summer time! Sometimes I think FL is another planet's version of hell, not just because of the heat!

Any ideas for cheap but pretty fall decorations?  I’ve seem some nice things at Wal-Mart. I love Michael’s but some of their stuff is a little pricey.  I’m trying to be good with my money now.  I am very lucky to be relatively unaffected by the recession. But still, I want to save up and be as thrifty as possible.  (Of course this doesn’t seem to apply to my love for makeup, but I’m trying…I’m trying!)

Other fall things that I like:

Hershey’s Pumpkin Spice Kisses: They are sooo good.  There is no way I can have just one.  I think they also have caramel apple ones, but the Pumpkin ones are my fave!

Boots: Hopefully it’ll cool down in the next couple of weeks so I can wear boots again.  My favorites are from Skechers for Victoria’s Secret. I don’t know how many pairs of these I’ve bought through the years.  The hubby knows I love them and has given them to me as a gift on several occasions.

I love how simple these boots are. Love the buckle too! It looks like they're not in stock though :-(

Thanksgiving! What self-proclaimed foodie doesn’t like Thanksgiving? The food is delicious, plus I love to cook.  I think I’ve done a decent job the past 2 years preparing Thanksgiving dinner all by myself. It’s a long process but I love to hear people say they enjoyed everything I made.

Again, I don’t get to see this here in FL, but I used to love it when I lived in northern CA.

Makeup Stuff:

What, you thought I was going to have a post without makeup? Pssshhhh!

Ulta has great deals this week.  NYX cosmetics: 2 for $8, also I think they have Maybelline stuff….2 for $10. Speaking of NYX….I’m starting to love their jumbo eye pencils.  I got 2 on Saturday, [gold] [black], I had points on my card so I only paid $4, but I love them! 

Because I'm a makeup addict...I went on eBay and found a great deal on these! I believe you can get 10 for $25 plus shipping.  I happened to have a bunch of reward points so my purchase was free.  I love it! I have them all except for 22 [hot pink] and 23 [yellow] which are discontinued. What I love about these is that you can use them alone as eyeshadow, or you can also use them as liner or shadow base.  They will last forever too!

If you are interested, go on eBay and check out Joy017.  It's the first time I buy from this seller, but from what I can gather, he/she is very reputable and has 100% positive feedback!

I also took  advantage of the 3 for $16 deal on bath products. Their body wash and lotions from ULTA smell really good!

What do YOU like about fall?

I like to know that you read my blog (some of you have told me via Facebook) so I invite you to follow it and comment! I’d love to know what your favorites are!

 ‘Til next time!