Big Cheap Purses & Updating The Furniture in My Room

Remember how I said I'd get a big purse just so I could carry my netbook around with me? Well, I did just that. LOL. Actually, I bought two because I couldn't pick one. =P

Actually, my boyfriend bought "them" for me... which is odd cause he hasn't really bought me much since I started working back in July. LOL. Food doesn't count... that's necessity. LOL. =] Plus, he said he was starting to feel like I didn't "need" him so I LET him buy me stuff every so often... LOL. JK, JK! I'm totally kidding. =D Arite, I ain't gonna lie... I had no money to play with this pay period cause my car was being a punk ass & sucking it all up. Two repairs in a span of one week, not fun. LOL. So, instead of me waiting, he treated me. =]

Alrite, I don't have the dough to shell out TONS of greenbacks for a louis or dooney or anything like that & my mans don't either (LOL.) so I kept it simple & affordable. So these are CHEAP purses that I thought were still decent looking while still being affordable. =] I guess the boyfriend's lucky I'm a bargain shopper. ;) LOL.

So I bought two big purses, one bigger than the other. The smaller one is a camel brown color while the bigger one is a dark chocolate brown (near black). I also like my purses neutral colors because they match most everything that way. LOL. =] Here are pics!

The slightly smaller Camel Colored one. It looks darker in this picture; in real life it's a camel brown.

It looks black but it's a DARK brown. These pictures came out REALLY dark for some reason. =P

Just to give you guys an idea of how big the purses are, here are pictures of me holding them. =P Please excuse my bahay clothes (home clothes)... I just got home from work & all that concerned me was being comfortable. LOL. =] Oh, these next couple of pics actually show the purses' colors more so true to life than the pictures up above. =P

The camel brown one

The chocolate brown one.
I see ashy legs, do you? LOLOL. =]

Anywho, they're pretty big for me. LOL. For all of you wondering, yes... I'm HELLA short. LOL. I'm five feet tall... =P Hehe. That might have something to do with these purses looking pretty damn ginormous. LOL.

Anywho, my netbook fits fine into both of them. =] I'm currently using the Camel Brown one because to me it gives off of a more casual/everyday vibe & I've only really been going to work for the past few days. LOL.

I will tell you this much, having a big ass purse in comparison to a normal sized and/or smaller sized one is nice! You can take everything with you & not have to worry about stuff falling out of your purse cause it's so small. LOLOL! =] You can also sneak food & snacks into the movie theaters. LOL. I'm totally kidding about the last one, but my cousin does that... which I thought was freakn' hilarious. LOL. =]

Oh, and for anyone who was wondering I bought these two purses at Ross. =] The chocolate brown one was $19.99 & the camel brown one was $17.99. I'm lucky I found these though... these were the last two! LOL.

So that's that for the purses. =]

My boyfriend & I got to talking this weekend & it seems that we've decided to buy an HD LCD Flat Panel TV for my room. =] His reason being he wants to be able to play his XBox 360 & PS3 in my room, my reason being I just want one in my room. LOL. =] So we decided we'd find one & we'd each pay half. I figure, fair enough since the TV will be staying in my room & since he'll be using it alot on the weekends since he usually sleeps over every other weekend. =P There's this warehouse type place that sells HD LCD Flat Panel TV's for prices close to wholesale, but we wanna check it out FIRST to make sure it's legit. Hopefully it is, we'll probably be going this Saturday, when we run errands. =]

I also need to buy a damn floor lamp. LOL. I have a desk lamp but it's weak sauce & my room is still pretty dark even with the freakn' desk lamp on. LOL. I just want light in my room man! LOL. I was thinking of investing in some super nice full spectrum lights because of how much it improved twixtbetwixt's YouTube vids BUTTT they're kinda pricey. So we'll see what I choose... an affordable floor lamp or a snazzy full spectrum floor lamp that totally owns but costs a good amount. LOL. We'll see, we'll see. =] P.S. you should check out twixtbetwixt... she's funny & awesome. LOL.

So that's that. LOL. Sorry if this was sorta boring, but hey... at least it's something. LOL. =P Looking forward to a GOOD work week schedule... w000! =D

Girl Has My Back (Shisem Lashes)

My love Jackie totally has my back. LOL. I'm guessing she recalls my twitter post where I was getting frustrated because I couldn't find Shisem Lashes ANYWHERE. LOL. Well, darlin' was able to find some & scooped some up for me by surprise! I just got them in the mail today! Absolute LOVE! Thank you again sweetheart. =]

My favorites are the two on the top... what can I say... I like my falsies flashy. LOL. The bottom two are awesome too though cause those are more natural looking. =] Yay! Can't wait to use these... probably when I'm NOT sick anymore. =( *sigh* I hate being sick. =/

Buff'd to MAC Conversion Chart

Thanks goes to Frankie & Jen for this conversion chart. Frankie e-mailed it to me while Jen over at Buff'd made it! =]

Conversion Chart for MAC to Buff'd Shades

I think they have one color in the wrong category though. LOL. See, I use MAC's StudioFinish Concealer & my match is in the shade NC30. =] I use "Almond" for when I'm lighter (NC30) & "Buff" for when I'm darker (NC35). Those two shades are signifcantly different. I own both "Buff" and "Almond" and one's obviously lighter than the other, soo I took some comparative swatches.

MAC's Studio Finish Concealer in "NC30" is actually in between the shades "Buff" & "Almond". =P Almond is a tad lighter than "NC30" though, but take into consideration that mineral foundation is forgiving, therefore if you're a shade darker or lighter you usually can get away with wearing it. But, I still think that the Buff'd shade in "Almond" should be in the "NC30" category, and based on my swatches, you can see why. =]

Here's how the swatches look blended in.

As you can see, MAC's "NC30" & Buff'ds "Almond" are my matches as of now. My face is actually a tad lighter than my body but I match my foundation to my neck & not my face since it looks more natural that way. =] Anywho, I think "Almond" belongs in the "NC30" category, not the "NC35" category. "Buff" is definitely in the "NC35/NC37" category though. =]

Besides that tiny difference in opinion, this is truly helpful for anyone who knows their mac shade & wants to try out Buff'd. =] Hope this helps ladies, & many thanks to Frankie once more for sharing it. =]

Make-up Palettes MINUS Magnets & Cutting Up Corned Beef Cans?!

Coastal Scents has listened to it's consumers & they now provide palettes that come magnetic, no need to alter it to make it that way!

If you recall my review of their original 15 pan palettes (the first empty palettes that they released) you'll recall what I had to do to make it magnetic. I had to cut up corned beef cans into small square pieces & glue them to the bottom of the palettes. I then had to attach small magnets on to the back of the pans so that the pans would stick to the square metal pieces glued to the bottom of my palette. It was definitely a pain in the butt. LOL.

SO stoked that they offer these already magnetized palettes! =] That's all I wanted. Only downside is I have to crush up my pigments that I already pressed & re-press them into the new magnetized pans. Oh well, it'll definitely be worth it. Now, I just don't know what to do with my old palettes. I'll probably end-up giving them away, although I don't know who'll want them cause they're kinda scuffed up & definitely not like new. LOL. Who knows, maybe someone will want them? *shrugs*

Anywho, here's the link to the new palettes that they're selling:
12 Piece Empty Magnetic Palette 26mm Pan Size

Granted, the new ones only hold 12 pans, but I'll gladly give up the 3 extra pans for a palette that's already magnetized. LOL. =] Yay! I ordered three... cause that's exactly how many I need. =P Excited. Will do a video on them comparing the new already magnetized ones to the old non-magnetized ones! =]

P.S. I forgot to mention that the new magnetized palettes are the SAME price as the old non-magnetized palettes. =P Both cost $7.95, now you can't be mad about that. =P

Gotta Love A Good Foundation Match...

What I'm wearing...

Revlon Colorstay Liquid Foundation with Softflex (Oily/Combination Formula) in "Golden Beige"
Buff'd Concealing Formula Mineral Foundation in "Almond" (on top of the Revlon foundation)

LOVE IT! =]

Review (Electronic NOT Makeup): Asus EEE PC 1000HA

Asus EEE PC 1000HA

Price: $337 - $399.99
Where You Can Buy This Product: Electronic stores (i.e. Best Buy) & numerous Electronic E-tailers (i.e. buydig.com, amazon.com, etc.) I highly suggest googling it to see numerous price comparisons BUT beware of bait & switch operations if the price sounds WAY TOO GOOD to be true.
Overall Rating: 4.9 out of 5

Product Information: The Eee PC 1000HA has a sturdy display with a high-resolution screen. At 1024 x 600 pixels, images are clear and sharp, making it more comfortable on the eyes reading and editing documents. On the top of this screen is the 1.3 Megapixel Webcamera that works synchronously with the 802.11b/g wireless to provide web conferencing anywhere, anytime for easier web communications and increased work efficiency. Also, compared to almost all other netbooks, this unit has a large keyboard which makes for easier typing and relaxing usage.

Preinstalled on the Eee PC to provide you a familiar interface is Microsoft's Windows XP Home, Windows Live Messenger and Works for numerous office applications, that allows anyone to learn, work and play. With all of these features the Asus Eee PC makes for a fantastic purchase as a well-equipped second notebook or a Web access tool, so beat the crowds, and get yours today! (source: buydig.com)

System Specifications: Click Here to View Netbook Specs! You MUST click on the tab that says "Product Description" to see the Specifications for this specific Netbook. =]

My General Overview: I initially wanted a netbook for it's obvious purpose, MOBILITY. =] I originally was going to get the 900HA model but decided on the 1000HA model instead because many people were saying that the keyboard on the 900HA was uncomfortable to type on & was too small. So, I stuck with the 1000HA which got tons of shining reviews for being both FUNCTIONAL and signifcantly mobile. =] Here are a couple pictures of how big my Asus EEE PC 1000HA is in comparison to my Gateway M-6847.

Also, here are some sizes in inches to compare the difference in size between the two:
Gateway Screen = 15.4" Widescreen
Asus Screen = 10" Widescreen

Gateway Dimensions = 14" x 10" x 1.5"
Asus Dimensions = 10.5" x 7.5" x 1.1"

Gateway Weight = 6.2 lbs (but i think it's more like 7... 7.5 with the battery in the laptop)
Asus Weight = 3.2 lbs (this sounds about right.)

When I first got it, I was still surprised by how small it was. LOL. Granted, I knew it'd be small, but I was just so use to my mid-sized notebook that this thing definitely looked puny in comparison. =P Upon initial inspection I was impressed by how lightweight & compact the netbook was. It came with several items in the box. It comes with:

Everything it came with is shown in this picture, MINUS the paper/documents/reading material.

• An Asus Sleeve (you don't have to buy a sleeve, it comes with one that's custom made for yours)
• A Recovery Disk
• A Cleaning Microfiber Cloth (just like everyone & their momma says, this thing is a fingerprint magnet, but so was my old hp notebook & my current gateway notebook. LOL. =P)
• The AC Adapter & Power Brick
• Reading Material (Warranty Card, Instruction Manuals, etc.)

There are definitely some pros to note here. The complimentary sleeve is a plus because as we all know, most notebooks and/or netbooks don't come with many (if any) accessories, just the necessities (i.e. AC adapter, power brick, & reading material). The fact that they already give you a sleeve to protect your netbook with is awesome AND it's made specifically for your model so this completely takes away the guesswork of trying to buy a protective cover for it. =] The Microfiber Cloth was a nice extra add in as well, although my old HP did come with a microfiber cloth since it too had a glossy finish. Also, the AC adapter & power brick have velcro straps attached to their cords which totally eliminates the need for rubber bands or anything of that sort when you travel. They're attached to the cords of both the AC adapter & power brick which allows you to easily wrap up your cords neatly every time you need to travel. =] Here are pictures of the velcro straps:

Note how it's ATTACHED to the cord making it so that the velcro straps don't get LOST. =]


This is how it looks when you ravel up the cords & secure them for travel using the attached velcro strap. =] NICE! *thumbs up*

After examing everything that came with the eee pc, I immediately started using it via AC adapter & held off charging the battery till later that night after installing programs I felt were necessity. =P I installed an anti-virus, microsoft word, mozilla firefox, ccleaner, iTunes, & opted to try out the email client they included by default (Windows Live Mail instead of Mozilla Thunderbird). I also installed a couple of apps that proved to be useful such as eeetoogle, keytweak, & cleartype tuning. I didn't have to uninstall much since this didn't come preloaded with a bunch of junk. Another plus because when I got my HP it had TONS of crap on there that I didn't need & therefore had to spend a good amount of time uninstalling programs... definitely a pain.

After doing all that, I decided to see how it's performance was... from a general non-demanding point of view. It ran pretty good, not as fast as my notebook (but my notebook definitely has better specs) but still rather good. You have to keep in mind this machine is made more so for MOBILITY & is not intended for HIGH PERFORMANCE purposes. So keep this in mind and you'll definitely see the beauty of this thing. It opens programs pretty fast, not SUPER fast, but not super slow. I average mozilla firefox taking about 2 seconds, which isn't bad at all. Windows Movie Maker (prepackaged) opens almost immediately. This was honestly surprising & actually kinda cool. I wouldn't suggest video editing on this machine though, DEFINITELY wouldn't recommend it because it would either become irritating because of the screen size or lack of speed. Like I said, netbooks aren't intended for demanding programs like photoshop, windows movie maker, etc. Overall, the performance was definitely very good & impressive to say the least.

I tried watching some YouTube videos on it & could watch them fine. I was able to watch normal & high quality videos without a problem. =] HOWEVER, I tried to watch one HD video on YouTube & that didn't work out too good. LOL. The video streamed, but very poorly. It was laggy & very choppy. This could have something to do with my configurations somewhere, but who knows. It also probably wouldn't hurt to upgrade the ram seeing how I still have the stock 1 gig in. I'll probably be upgrading the ram soon. =]

As far as adjusting to the keyboard size (92% the size of a standard keyboard) it's actually not all that bad. I was EXTREMELY concerned about this because I NEEDED to be able to type on the netbook for extended periods of time seeing how this was going to replace my notebook in terms of travel. When I say travel, I mean any sort of travel (school, vacations, etc.) At first it felt, well, weird. LOL. After a couple of minutes of surfing the web & trying it out though, you quickly adjust. Now, I type on it with no problem. =] I DID however have a problem with that INFAMOUS right shift key. The placement on the keyboard stays true to the traditional layout of a QWERTY keyboard, but since the size of the keyboard is compressed, it does feel different when touch typing. I had the constant problem of hitting the up arrow key instead of the right shift key. This was a common problem that many people complained about as well, but it's easily remedied. I just remapped the keys inversely so that my up arrow key is now my right shift key & vice versa. Problem solved. =] So touch typing can be achieved on this machine, no problem.

Here's a side by side comparison of how my notebook's keyboard & how my netbook's keyboard look. Not a HUGE difference. =] I think that Asus claiming that the Asus eee pc 1000ha's keyboard is 92% the size of a normal notebook keyboard is pretty accurate.

The webcam in my EEE PC is a 1.3 megapixel webcam, BUT the resolution output that it's set to by default is a LOWER resolution than it's capable of. That sorta did bother me because the webcam on my notebook is also a 1.3 megapixel camera but when both are used in skype, my notebook webcam is NOTICEABLY better. I've been trying to figure out how to change the default resolution displayed in skype on my netbook, but haven't had much luck. =P I guess it's alrite since I don't skype too much anyway. =P But still, I don't like that Asus set the default resolution on the webcam to be lower than what it's capable of.

The multi-touch scrollpad is interesting yet irritating at the same time. The scrollpad on the netbook is SENSITIVE, so sometimes while your typing you might accidently touch the keypad and have your scrolling/pointing arrow end up somewhere else on the page & this will cause you to start typing in the middle of a paragraph that you just finished. This is easily remedied by just turning off the scrollpad & using a mouse to turn it back on once you're done typing. Although it's easily remedied it's still somewhat annoying. LOL. Also, since my EEE PC has multi-touch, it will misread some of the gestures I do on the scrollpad. For instance, I'll be scrolling (scroll up or down scrollpad w/ two fingers) up or down in a browser & it'll mistake it as a minimize window command (tap w/ two fingers). Sometimes, I think I'd rather do without the multi-touch but then again, I can see how it can come in useful. =P I have mixed feelings about the multi-touch feature as of now... maybe I just need to get use to it. =P I can always roll back the driver (I updated the driver for the multi-touch feature) if the multi-touch feature does bother me that much or disable certain features that I don't really need, so no big.

Internet connection is stable but more on the weak side. My notebook's wifi card is definitely better reception wise. Don't get me wrong, the wifi card on this netbook will definitely get you connected to the internet & will keep you connected as long as you're in a reasonable range, but the range on the EEE PC's wifi card definitely isn't as strong/long reaching as the wifi card on my notebook. Not a problem really since I've never had an issue with wifi connectivity with the netbook, but just an observation worth mentioning for those who may care.

Screen size doesn't really bother me. Some people complain that the screen size as well as font size on this particular machine can be bothersome. I personally don't find it bothersome at all, but I don't have poor vision either. I'd just suggest setting a default minimum font display in your browser & enabling cleartype. This will make a difference in font display & general browsing comfortability whether you have poor eye sight or not. =]

Overall a fairly decent netbook for a fairly decent price (depending on where you get it, of course.) I'm completely content with mine & definitely don't regret buying it. =] It's very useful & would make the PERFECT machine for someone who just needs a netbook for light/basic needs (internet browsing, checking emails, note taking, etc.) But I wouldn't suggest this netbook as a notebook or desktop replacement, especially for people with hardcore needs like computer gaming, video/picture editing, & things of that sort. This is a great SECONDARY machine to have... so more so a convenience, not a necessity. But again, it could work as a budget desktop replacement for someone with MINIMAL needs. =]

PROS:
Definitely more mobile than most (if not all) NOTEBOOKS out there, seeing how this is a NETBOOK. =] I feel it's the perfect mix of mobility & power. It's not extremely powerful but definitely decently powerful. It's not extemely tiny, but mobile enough to be toted around with ease. Like I said, I personally find it to be a perfect balance. Decent performance & specs for being such a compact machine. It has a larger hard drive capacity since it uses your standard HDD hardrive instead of an SSD, & for me that's what I prefer, but that's just personally. Easy access to upgrades (i.e. ram & hard drive) Overall, a very good machine!

CONS:
The right shift key is oddly placed, BUT is easily remedied by remapping keys to your desired configuration. Doesn't play HD YouTube videos too well (but I might just have to upgrade my ram or play with my computer settings some more to make it work, we'll see.) Touchpad can be TOO sensitive at times, which can be good or bad... depending.

You'll Like This Product If:
- You want something mobile that offers pretty good performance
- You want something you can carry around with ease
- You travel alot & lugging around a 6 -8 lb laptop isn't cutting it for you anymore
- You're on a budget & need a notebook/netbook BUT you have MINIMAL needs

You Won't Like This Product If:
- You want a HIGH PERFORMANCE machine that will run demanding programs and applications with EASE
- Extreme MOBILITY is NOT a true concern & performance is your MAIN concern
- You have poor eyesight
- You're COMPLETELY computer illiterate (you don't know how to look up instructions online for how to do things to your computer & follow them) I'm not completely computer illiterate but am far from any sort of pro. LOL. I just know how to follow instructions & can usually figure things out along the way. =] So if you don't get computers at all... I don't suggest getting this since you'd probably want to tweak a few things here & there to make it more comfortable to use.

Would I Re-Purchase This Product?
In a HEARTBEAT. Like I said... totally LOVE it & it makes things so much more convenient. LOL. I honestly haven't touched my notebook since I've got this netbook... except when I edited the pictures for this post. LOL. =] But besides that, I'm almost always using my netbook. =] I haven't really done any picture or video editing lately so this netbook suffices for my needs as of late. Like I said, my notebook is for all those more demanding jobs (WoW, video/picture editing, downloading, etc.) So this is an awesome little gadget to have around. I want to buy a big freakn' purse just so I can take this thing with me everywhere. LOL! I only have SMALL purses (ones that only really fit my wallet, cellphone, & cigarettes snugly) but now I want a big one just for this little fella. LOL. I'll probably end up buying one this weekend. Haha. =]

Bad Beauty Blogger...

I'll admit it, I've been a horrible beauty blogger lately. =P

Life just gets so damn hectic sometimes & you can't slow down even if you want to. Sheesh. Been getting longer shifts at work plus more days. So much for getting more days off, eh? LOL. On a brighter note, I got another raise. LOL. So that's cool digs I suppose. Too bad I have to quit a month before school starts. Well, I don't have to but I'm going to. I need SOME sort of freakn' break between school & work. LOL. Just one month of doing nothing... then it's onto full blown full time college student stats again.

Besides that, I received my EEE PC last Friday. I'm actually blogging from it right now... LOL. =] It's such a cute/convenient thing to have. I brought it with me to work today & was checking emails & such on my break. LOLOL! I'm glad I got the 1000HA, any smaller than this would DEFINITELY be hard to type on for extended periods of time. =P

On another note, I've been neglecting makeup altogether lately. I mean, I walk out of the house nekkid faced daily. LOL. I really don't care. Makeup is fun & great & dandy but I honestly don't have time for it right now. I REALLY REALLY hope work slows down soon... or I at least get more days off.

Besides that Jackie's baby shower is in April & I got her invite in the mail today! Super cute! Hehe. =] I already RSVP'd and am definitely going. w00t! So excited for her. =] Gotta save up money for her baby shower gift. Hehe. ;)

Oh yeah, my car's been acting up lately... taking it in to get it looked at after work tomorrow. So most of this paycheck (I get paid ths week) is probably going to my car. Lame. But shizzle needs to get handled. Guess it's a good thing I got another raise. LOL. Oh well, I suppose it's better that I spend it on something like my car instead of more makeup. Actually, I haven't been buying much makeup (if any) lately.

So I just wanted to let you guys know what I've been up to. LOL. Busy, busy girl. I'm effin' tired though... my feet have been sore all day cause work was freakn' KILLER today. Sheesh.

Don't worry ladies (& possible gents) I'll be back soon & I'll be sure to come back in full force. Rawr! I STILL need to do that vid on my Auraline Beauty Brushes! That's next on my to do list. I SERIOUSLY need MORE time. Blah.

Alrite, so that's all... Laters! =]

Splurge Change Up...

SoOoo... after doing a little more research I decided that I didn't want the Asus eee pc 900ha. LOL. Luckily, buydig.com didn't ship it yet so it was easily cancelled. I ended up ordering the Asus eee pc 1000ha instead. LOL.

It's basically the SAME specs... some slight differences is that the screen is 10" big instead of 8.9" big & the battery is a 6 cell battery instead of a 4 cell battery. Also, the keyboard is bigger, 92% the size of a normal size one so it's much easier to type on. All the bigger/more important specs (processor, ram, hard drive, etc.) are exactly like the 900HA.

I decided on the 1000ha instead because I plan on bringing this to school instead of my big laptop (it's a pain to lug around, plus there are CRAZY steep hills at my school & they are DEF not fun. LOL.) so I opted for the one with a more comfortable keyboard. =] Don't want my hands cramping up while I'm typing up notes in class. LOL.

It's still significantly smaller than my laptop now, so it's still an improvement in mobility... sure, not as portable as the 900 series... but I need to be able to type. LOL. People say that it's easy once you adjust... but I don't have the patience. LOL.

Oh yeah, one other difference that people have mentioned is that the screen is brighter on the 1000's than the 900's & the webcam installed on the 1000's are 1.3 megapixels while the 900's are 0.3 megapixels. So yeah, just a few minor differences. There is an in between model (the 904) that has the same body size as the 1000's, BUT the screen is still 8.9" (which is why it's still classified as a 900 model). So it's basically a 1000 body with a 900 screen. That was a turn off just cause the spaces between the screen & the casing was noticeabley big. LOL. I don't know, I guess I prefer my screen to fill up most of the case.

In this video this guy shows his two eee pc's. The smaller one is the Asus eee pc 900ha (the one I was originally going to get) & the Asus eee pc 1002ha. I didn't get the 10002ha like he did, but this video is just to show you how big the 1000 series is in comparison to the 900 series. The series first numbers represent the screen size btw (900 = 8.9" screen & 1000 = 10" screen). He also does a mini comparison between the two, for those of you who are interested.

Since mine is the lower end model of the 1000 series, mine doesn't have built in bluetooth. Mine also has an older wifi card that can't detect N wireless networks. Not a big deal for me. I'm pretty sure that I have a bluetooth dongle lying around here somewhere, & if not, my bf def does. LOL. You CAN install bluetooth inside of this netbook yourself but this voids the warranty... probably won't be doing this. LOL. You can also upgrade the wifi card inside yourself as well... but again, voids the warranty. However, changing out the RAM & hard drive DOES NOT void the warranty so I might upgrade the RAM later... just so youtube vids run a little better on it. Also, people have been having a hard time trying to find extended life batteries for the 900ha's & not the 1000ha's. I eventually want to buy an extended life battery because it definitely will end up making a difference. So that was another thing that turned me off about the 900ha. Other than that, I don't really plan on modding and/or upgrading anything.

The price difference was $44.00 dollars, so I ended up paying $337.90 for the Asus EEE PC 1000HA. Still not a bad price & worth the extra $44.00 for the size upgrade & small perks that come with having the 1000HA vesus the 900HA.

So yeah... that's all. I ordered the 1000HA today & already got a shipping notification. Freakn' fast! LOL. Can't wait to get it in.

Don't worry Jackie, I'll def bring it over so we can take pictures with our eee pc's and so you can take a gander at it. =] LOL.

Splurge? Don't Mind If I Do... =]

Internet perusing has kicked me in the butt once again. LOL. So what's my splurge on this time? A brand new MINI laptop... as if a laptop itself wasn't good enough? LOLOL! =P Well, technically it's called a "Netbook", says the review video that I'll be posting in this post. =P

So I bought an Asus Eee PC 900 HA! =P Specs are pretty good... especially after you take into consideration how tiny this thing is. LOL. The screen is 9" big... yes, only 9". LOL. If you're interested in the specs & what not here's the link to the listing of where I bought mine from: Asus EEE PC 900HA.

What piqued my interest in this was my friend Jackie, cause she has a "Netbook" and after I saw hers, I vowed to myself that I'd get one sooner or later. =P I'm not sure what hers is, so if you're curious you'll def have to ask her. =P Hers is only 7" big though, if I can recall right. =P Even tinier than mine! LOL.

So since I already have a laptop that I use for all of my important/bigger functions (pictures, music, school, important documents, WoW, etc.) that basically functions as my at home desktop (despite the fact it's a notebook), I figured having this little guy around wouldn't hurt. That's TRUE mobility right there. LOL.

So I won't be playing wow on it (though it is DO-ABLE... believe it or not. LOL.) This guy's doing it & this is the same exact model & spec mine is. LOL.

Which reminds me, my 73 druid is just WAITING to ding. half way to 74... god, I've been MIA when it comes to WoW lately. LOL. The bf said he'd level it to 80 for me (LOL!) cause he's bored of his hunter... but he doesn't know how to play a druid. LOL. I don't doubt that he'll learn though. =P

So yeah, I'll basically be using this for travel so that I can leave my notebook at home... SAFE & SOUND. Plus it's less weight to carry which is always nice. When I do travel all I really do is surf the net or check emails... not really any big functions... so the netbook will def suffice for traveling purposes. =P Lightweight & compact is def your friend when you travel.

For a review of the netbook I got, watch THIS vid:

Oh yeah, I bought the MATTE finish one... so I don't have to worry about fingerprints. LOL. =]

I'm TOTALLY stoked! I just ordered it, so it should probably be coming in some time next week... possibly the beginning of the following week. Will post pictures & stuff when it comes. WooOoo... new toys are always fun!

Cool, yet another thing to take up north with me in May. LOL. =D Awesomeness.

Btw... I almost always buy my electronic doo-dads from Buydig.com. I bought my digi cam from that website about a year ago cause they had the cheapest price on it, & they also had the cheapest price for this netbook... so it's def a good online store for electronic needs. =]

oOo... Retro Chic... & Pink?

So what in the world am I talking about?

I'm talking about what I got in the mail today! =] I got a "Doll Face Pink Train Case", which I ordered from www.beautychoice.com. I saw a review of this train case by Pursebuzz on YouTube which can be found here. After I saw her review I knew I had to have it... so now I do. LOL. I just took pictures of what mine looks like but if you want to hear a thorough review & see the train case with actual products in it, her review will do the trick. =]

After I bought it, I googled it to see if anyone else did a review of this train case (yeah, I should have done this before I bought it... but it was an impulse buy. LOL.) I found a review of this same train case on xsparkage's blog, you can read her review & entry about this train case here. She also has additional pictures of this train case with products in it, which is also helpful. =]

So I don't think I'll be doing a review of this train case, because Pursebuzz & xsparkage pretty much covered everything. =] I pretty much agree with their reviews after seeing this train case for myself today. Some basic notes that some might find helpful:

• It's surprisingly roomy. It doesn't look it but you can actually fit a good amount of stuff in it! PERFECT for traveling with. Not too big yet not to small!
• I personally like how it looks. I like pink & it does have a retro/vintage feel to it.
• It's sturdy while at the same time not being heavy. This is DEFINITELY one of the things I like about it too because I have a normal metal train case that is sturdy but freakn' heavy. I don't know about you but I hate luggin' heavy crap around. LOL. I feel like this will definitely protect my makeup without all of the excess bulk
• It comes with a pair of keys & has built in locks! This is PERFECT for me cause my baby sister finds my makeup fascinating & now she can't get to it. LOL. I've attached my train case keys to my keychain... yes, it's that serious. She's already messed up some of my makeup while I was at work. =(
  

So that's that, now on to the picutres of my Doll Face Pink Train Case.

The train case closed

A close up of the emblem that's placed on the bottom right front of the train case

The train case open

The train case open with the shelf taken out partially

The train case open with the top shelf in place.

The train case open with the top shelf removed. The two pads on the sides of the bottom are what support the top shelf.

The keys to the locks of the Train Case

I ordered mine over the weekend when it was STILL $19.99... but it seems they raised the price since then which I think is kinda jacked up. I think they did this because they probably got a lot of orders for this after Pursebuzz posted about it on YouTube... who knows though, this is just speculation. =P Now it's $24.95 on the website. But you can get $5.00 off of your order if you use coupon code: R3SUM35

Anywho, that's all. I simply ADORE it. Can't wait till I use it in April when I take another getaway. This time I'm going to the yay area with the bf to go watch the show "Wicked" since they moved up there before we got a chance to see them while the show was down here. Oh well, just another reason for a getaway, which is a-ok with me. LOL. Anywho, that was pretty much the highlight of my day... oh & my paycheck. LOL. So that's all... bye! =]

Sales & Discounts Anyone?

Adesign - a few brushes are on sale here.

bareFaced Minerals - Multi-purpose powders on sale. Look at the Closeout page for this special deal.

Bathed and Infused - 25% off Fluff (inbetween body butter and lotion) and 15% off their gift sets. See site for ordering details. Free shipping on U.S. orders over $75.

Beautiful Girl Minerals - 25% off orders over $30 until 3/20/09. This includes items that are on sale. Free shipping on orders over $25.
They also sell the gel liners that are sold on some other MMU sites (such as MAD) and natural eyelining pencils and they are on sale. :)

DreamWorld - Check out their clearance section.

Earthen Glow Minerals - 20% off your entire order until 3/2/09
Code: Spring Lips
20% for MMM members.
Code: MMM20

J. Lynne - 15% off entire order until 7/31/09
Code: INDIE9 (Source is the Totally Indie Coupon Site)
Buy two full size mineral blushes and get one free until 3/1/09.
Enter the name of the free blush in the comments box on the final page of the shopping cart (before you send your order)
Choose from:
Fountain Of Youth Collection Blush
Latin Rhythms Collection Blush
Original Collection Blush

Joppa Minerals - Free worldwide first class shipping through 3/5/09. Orders of $50 or more will receive free Acai Berry Glycolic Cleanser and Moisturizer.

Sephora - 15% off until 3/7/09.
Code: J89LM

Silk Naturals - gift with purchase on orders over $10. Gifts change weekly. See home page for details.

Ulta -
20% off one item thru 3/15/09
Code for online purchases: 97176
Click here for printable coupon.
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$3.50 off $10 (with exclusions) thru 3/14/09
Code for online purchases: 28395
Click here for printable coupon.
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Free shipping on orders of $40 or more until 3/4/09.
Code: FREESHIP40

Valerie's Minerals Liquidation sale at Clearly Organized
25% off ($10.00 minimum, not including shipping) indefinitely.
Free 1st class shipping on US and Canadian orders over $25. Canadian orders will need to be placed via email on the Clearly Organized site. Carleen is now willing to ship to Japan and the UK. If you live outside the U.S. and stated countries, please e-mail Carleen and she will consider mailing to other countries on a case by case basis.

All of this was copied from the Mineral Makeup Mania Forum. =] A VERY awesome forum by the way, you guys should def check it out. =D