5 on Friday

1.       The Theory Of Everything

 

 

There probably aren’t too many readers out there that share my excitement in this, but I am very anxious to see this film.  If you haven’t heard of it or don’t know what it is about; The Theory of Everything is a new film beginning today based on the life of Stephen Hawking.  You may remember his book A Brief History of Time that came out in the 1980s.  Or, maybe you saw him on The Big Bang Theory. 

 

 

In any case, I do not agree with all of his writings and beliefs, but I do think he is a brilliant man with an even more brilliant mind.  Date nights to the movies are few and far between these last couple of years, but I’m definitely pushing for a sitter night so the hubs and I can check this one out (I’m sure he’s thrilled).

 

2.       Houndstooth

I went to the mall the other night to snatch up a scarf that I’ve been dreaming about a little more each day since I saw it.  I walked into the store only to find that they were “out with the old and in with the new”.  Crushed…until I found this houndstooth one I liked even more.  I am a sucker for anything black & white so I knew I had to have it. 

 

Mr. Brady has quite a few allergies and very sensitive skin so I make even more of an effort to be cognoscente of my fabric choices.  I purchase and try to only wear soft and snuggly items whenever possible and this totally fits the bill. 

 

3.       Make-up Madness

You may have seen on an earlier blog post that we took a whirlwind trip home last weekend to see some family.  As we were getting ready to leave, I threw some left-overs items into an extra tote I had.  One of the items was my make-up bag.  Unfortunately, during the hustle and bustle of packing that tote didn’t make it in the car!  I absolutely refused to run out and purchase new make-up so I made due this week with “excess” make-up I had in my drawers.  Luckily my folks were coming to the city for a party last night and they were able to drop it off.  I feel like a new lady today.

  

I also want to mention that I have found a new make-up obsession.  I have been an avid user of Estee Lauder Double Wear Light Foundation since discovering it for our wedding.  It has been the only brand that has worked with my skin to give me the coverage I need, doesn’t make my face shine, and lasts all day.  Yet, I think it is a good idea to switch up your products once in a while.  That being said I have spent the last couple of weeks trying samples of some other brands out there.  I fell in love with Laura Mercier’s new foundation.  I can’t even tell I’m wearing make-up but at the same time I have enough coverage to hide those sun spots (never tan people)!  It was more than I like to spend for foundation but completely worth it as I don’t even utilize a powder over top.  If you are in the market to try something new to freshen up your make-up routine, give it a whirl.

 

4.       All About That Bass

Has everyone heard this song on the radio?  It has a catchy little beat to it and a couple months back I turned the radio up in the car and Tessa and I had a little mini dance party.  That very moment changed our lives a bit.  She will ask me to search for that song on the radio or when she hears it she shakes her little butt. 

 

This past Wednesday was the CMA awards and one of the opening acts was Miranda Lambert and Meghan Trainor singing this song together.  Tess jumped up from the dinner table and ran to the living room so she could watch and do a little dance.

 

I know, I know, just send me a mother of the year award right now.

 

(We do listen to the censored version though for all those who are curious.  Also, pardon the make-shift TV set up while we remodel).

 

5.        Mama Works

Back in June I was contacted to see if I had interest in being a part of a new clinic that was opening here in town.  I met with several individuals and after a few weeks and lots of consideration; I accepted a position as the Lab Manager at Harbor View Medical. 

 

 Harbor View is a Regenexx clinic that specializes in Interventional Orthopedics by performing autologous stem cells injections into a sight of injury.  What does this mean?  We utilize your body’s platelets and stem cells, process them, and inject them to the area that is experiencing pain and/or injury.  Our goal is to help your body heal on its own without you having to miss work and be laid up due to surgery.  It only makes sense to use your body’s “healing cells” to repair injuries since they are already in our body, right? 

 

Our procedures are done in one day (without anesthesia) and you are able to walk out of the clinic and in most instances even drive yourself home.  The results are not typically immediate.  However, patients will experience relief and improvement within 2-6 weeks of their procedure.  Since you are using your own body's components, they will continue to heal and regrow tissue for a year and beyond.  It is truly amazing to witness the success that our patients have had at the clinic thus far. 

 If you want to read more about these procedures you can go to www.harborviewmed.com or www.regenexx.com.  We are the only clinic that specializes in these procedures in Iowa.  Oh, and watch out for a commercial that may or may not be on every.single.local.station right now.  I'm the gal dressed in blue. ;)