answer these questions, ok?

no incentive, no tags. just wanna know these random things. 

if you were a dog, what breed would you be?

why or why dont you tweet?

what is your alcoholic beverage of choice?

if you were to get married what time of year and what colors?

what about this blog do you like?

reader appreciation V

the 5th, and i think final, installment of my reader appreciation series is reserved for ANANDA!!!!!!! Ananda has been a great resource for me. she responded to a post i made a LONG while ago when i was complaining about the difficulties of job-hunting. she reached out to her friends and colleagues, compiles resources for me, and offered sound advice. additionally, she revamped my resume which has led to much success so  far. prior to her input, i was not even recieving interview offers or any response at all. since that time i have completed several phone and face-to-face interviews leading to one temporary position offer for the summer. ANNOUNCEMENT: additionally, i recieved an offer for a full-time position for the 2008-2009 school year in GWU's Housing Department. thanks for everything, Ananda and friends! 

thoughts on love

i know you are there

lurking in the shadows

when you are ready,

revel in the light of day

promise not to retreat

when night falls

reader appreciation IV

today, i will recognize T of Tea and Such!

this woman is HILARIOUS. i don't know why she had some hate mail about her blog (i really don't understand anyone receiving hate mail about a blog, but that's for another day). she talks about everyday life and says what the rest of us are thinking and what some are afraid to say (you know i'm not one of THOSE people). so here's to T with her encouraging and thoughtful comments and thought-provoking, laughter-inducing posts!

-quote-

"i dont have low self-esteem...i have low esteem for everyone else"- daria morgendorffer- daria

(sorry, my friends don't really say that many memorable, funny things. i'm the random, funny comment generator.)

-question-

who is my kid going to play with if everyone i know is having a baby now?

reader appreciation III

today i profess my love for DON!!!!!! our brains are married (and you're like "WTF does that mean?"; he knows). i LOVE his blog and i love that he is my only faithful male reader. i suggest you check out his writing because the brother writes WELL. he constructs paragraphs like landscaping and his poetry is like small statues or figurines. what i mean to say is he turns verbal into visual and inspires deep thought. unfortunately, he decided to bow outta the game and is no longer blogging. 

so for my alterego, the male ashley, my literary twin, i will post some likes and dislikes:

i like:

• gummi bears


• when the light turns green as i approach the intersection


• birthday cake for no reason


• googling things and looking things up on wikipedia


• summer cookouts


• intellectual african-americans


• hand-written letters


• homemade mixtapes/cds with a message for the recipient


• synchronized thought


• unexpected donations to the ashley fund

i dislike:

• old gummies of any kind


• food caught in the strainer after doing dishes


• birthday cake on an actual birthday


• when the sun shines through my window waking me up


• the fact that mayor fenty is banning ALL types of fireworks in DC


• how i can't force you and i'm not going to even try


• tears on my pillow


• psuedo-intellectuals


• compartmentalization/categorization


• calls from people other than the one person anticipated

*waiting to see your name in the reader appreciation? stay tuned til later in the month or next month... i didn't forget about you!*

reader appreciation II

today i will recognize Brown Girl Gumbo for her contribution to the popularity of my blog. BGG was the first person to ever comment on one of my posts. i credit her with the publicizing of my blog because i believe if it were not for her, alot of people would not even know i existed. i think she was also the first person to add me to her blog role. 

*smooches*, BGG and in your honor here is my post on eye glasses: 

not everyone is blessed with 20/20 vision. ALOT of people use corrective lensewear but you probably would not know because they always wear their contacts. personally, i dont like touching my eyeball daily. sometimes i like to give my pupils a break and rely on glasses. but your spectacles do not have to make you look like a dork. designer frames are here to save the day. do you like to keep it classic/simple or do you like a little "flare"?

 here are some of my picks (all prices from lenscrafters):

by bulgari $369.00 (BV467B)

by Salvatore Ferragamo $249.00 (FB2616B)

by Versace $229.00 (VE1109)

by Vogue $159.95 (VO3540)

by DKNY $169.95 (DY4516)

by D&G $179.95 (DD1137)

by D&G $219.95 (DD5001)

reader appreciation

my first reader appreciation post goes to my most faithful reader/commenter: Product Junkie Diva!!!!!

PJD  reads and comments pretty much daily. always something supportive and uplifting. she keeps a great blog that i adore!!! you haven't been??? what? how? she keeps me up on stuff i never heard of, spending money i don't have, trying things out so i dont have to. 

in her honor, i will post a product review. here's to you, PJD!!! keep the great posts and comments coming!!!

reviewing: Ponds clean sweep cleansing and makeup removing towellettes (5.99 for 30 @ CVS)

description: these facial cloths are supposted to remove dirt and makeup with extreme ease. they are available in travel size, a slightly larger 15 pack that can still fit in a purse, and the regular size of 30 wipes. 

verdict: WONDERFUL!!!! they are safe to use in the eye area, though you may want a separate eye makeup remover. i really don't need to wash my face again if it's just been on of those nights and i really just want to get in the bed. they are thick and only require you to use one at a time which is a definite plus for me. i'm not a heavy makeup wearer so results may vary for those who like to cake it on (which i hope is no one). i love these things and i just ran out so i will be making another purchase!

how do you take off your makeup at the end of the day or after a long night of partying?