Melissa Francis : Bitchin' Fiction!

Wednesday, May 23, 2012
sing it Alice Cooper!

SCHOOL'S OUT FOR SUMMER!

Well, sorta. School is definitely out for Ian, but Rader has 3 more days. We had his Convocation today...and I would like to proudly announce he received the Presidential Scholar Award for maintaining a 3.5 or higher GPA throughout 6th, 7th & 8th grades. this is the only pic I could get that was worth a damn.

Here we are after the ceremony.

All that hair is gonna be gone on Friday. Snipped, clipped and donated to Locks of Love. He's thinking about going hardcore short...as in a buzz cut. My heart can't take the thought of him not having any hair! But it's his to grow and his to cut and not my place to tell him what he can and can't do. Apparently he's supposed to curl it for school tomorrow. His friends are really enjoying this last week of Hairmageddon.

Alrighty then. Tonight is guitar, then tomorrow is the beginning of a very long and awesome weekend. I can't wait for Friday when I'm spending the day with my boys before spending the evening with my guy. I'll have new nails, new toes and new hair...surely that means date night, right?

Labels: awesome casserole, hair, the kids, toes

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Tuesday, May 22, 2012
the best news is...

"The best news is we got 40 frogs in a sack!"

This is a direct quote from my new favorite show, Duck Dynasty.

40 frogs in a sack is the new awesome. How have I missed this show? Holy Crap on a Cracker the awesome is off the charts!

Speaking of awesome, my Bachelorette recap is up over at Hey Don't Judge Me. Let me just tell you, the Douchebaggery does not disappoint. Also there were Muppets on this episode. Like really.

You should pop over there, check it out, make a comment or two, and tell me I'm as awesome as 40 frogs in a sack.

I kinda wanna be a part of their family.

Labels: hey don't judge me, The Bachelorette, tv

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Monday, May 21, 2012
oh happy days

my itty-bitty momma, me, Ian and Rader

I'm a proud momma.

The graduation was standing room only. I ran in front of the stage when Ian's name was called to get a picture. He didn't pause for me to take a good one. While I was there, Rader took a pic of me taking a pic of Ian...I'm the red head in the middle. haha

The weekend was busy and tiring, but wonderful.

ION this week is gonna be awesome. I only work 2.5 days...Rader's 8th Grade Convocation is Wednesday. I have stuff to do on Thursday...and Friday is SPA DAY WITH THE BOYS! (And my niece Taylor who I haven't seen in a couple of years. I totes can't wait to hug her neck) Rader is cutting his hair Friday and donating his mane to Locks of Love. I have a much needed hair appt as well...it's time to amp up my Go-Go Red! and we are all getting pedicures. I'm also gonna get a mani...something I haven't done in over a decade.

Labels: being awesome, celebration, feet, the kids

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Friday, May 18, 2012
hot stuff

Donna Summer died yesterday, taking a little piece of my sparkle with her. She was the inspiration behind my first pair of heels when I was a kid...Hot Pink Candies...

Man I wish I still had those shoes...

In happy fun time news, my Tree Frog graduates from High School tomorrow night. I'm so very proud of you son...

Labels: celebration, nostalgia, the kids

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Thursday, May 17, 2012
Somethin' bout a girl; in a red sundress

I'm wearing my red sundress today because I can't get this song out of my mind. I love it. I'm so ready for summer.

Lyrics | Kip Moore lyrics - Somethin Bout A Truck lyrics

I've been in a real country music mode lately. Not sure why. I think it's because it makes me think of summers growing up and weeks of camping on the lake with my daddy. It's about half-past time for me to be on the lake again...

Labels: hammock, music, summer, you tube

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Wednesday, May 16, 2012
oh yeah, I'm back at HDJM

So The Bachelorette started up this week, and I posted my recap at Hey Don't Judge Me yesterday. Please go read and if you're watching the show, comment! Let's talk about the crazy! There is a dude with an Ostrich Egg. A dude with 6 kids? (Yes, 6 kids. Real kids.) A dude dressed like a granny... A Jef-with-one-F and pompadour hair...and SOOOO MUCH MORE!

That's really all I have for you today. Go forth, read...conversate. Yes, I said conversate--on purpose even!

Labels: hey don't judge me, The Bachelorette

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Tuesday, May 15, 2012
chubby stick?

I'm not going to lie. This new Clinique product is equal parts win and fail.

I mean, wow. A Chubby Stick for your lips.

Can you imagine being out with your girlfriend and she asks to borrow some lipstick... My answer would be, "Sure! Let me pop a Chubby out of my purse for you!"

And that makes the Chubby Stick full of win....

That is the ONLY thing that makes this product Winner Winner Chubby Dinner though. I don't care how good the Chubby Stick is...there is no way I'm putting that thing near my mouth. Who wants to color their lips with a Chubby Stick? Anyone? No.

Sorry Clinique. You get points for allowing me to make putting on lipstick a euphemism...but that's it. Maybe this is being marketed to high-class hookers? I mean, I can see some stiff competition for the right color Chubby Stick. The marketing team should present a full-package work up for all Madams and Pimps.

Okay, this is going downhill fast. I'm on my knees begging you to forgive...my ~~mouth~~wordplay.

Seriously, though. C'mon Clinique. Chubby Stick?

Labels: weird shit, wtf

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