But I wanted to tell you that I just downloaded this very cool prenatal yoga app for my iPhone. I think it's called Pregnancy - Healthy Yoga or something like that. Anyway, I really like it, although if you have the time for a real class, that might be more fun.

That sounds great! Though I lack an iPhone. But a few friends have recommended a prenatal yoga video from Netflix streaming, which I should start doing. I'm taking two classes per week right now, and it really feels like good exercise and a great way to spend a little time being active and mindful. Trying to get in at least a short walk most days, too, but that requires more self-motivation, which I sometimes lack.

When are you due, btw? I can't remember (if I ever knew).

I have lipsticks that I've stashed for years. So long as they are in vaguely reasonable storage temperature, I've had no problem. If they feel or smell off, I'd ditch them but I use things until they run out or break otherwise

Jan 25. Although my kids have been 1.5 weeks and 2.5 weeks early, so perhaps only 7.5 more weeks. Which scared the crap out of me this weekend and really kicked my butt into gear wrt getting stuff ready.

Good luck! We have really not started getting ready at all. I'm at 17 weeks, and I keep feeling like the end is SO far away, but every day it gets closer. I realized today that our 20-week appt (when we'll do the anatomy scan) is 3 weeks away... and that it will mark the halfway point. Eep!

I have lipsticks that I've stashed for years. So long as they are in vaguely reasonable storage temperature, I've had no problem. If they feel or smell off, I'd ditch them but I use things until they run out or break otherwise

I do the same thing, and have never had a problem.

I'm in the market for a blood red now.

Talk about my forgetting the obvious - Manic Panic Blood Red, Kiss of Death, or Vampire: [link]

AM HOME BACK IN NEW ORLEANS THANK JEBUS.

Also, I re-watched A Fish Called Wanda on the way home and I still love that fucking movie.

Kiss of Death and Vampire Red look like good matches, thanks. Is Manic Panic good quality? The thing I keep forgetting about lipstick is that Vaseline moisturises my lips better. I have to factor in more frequent re-application.

Yeah, I have lippies, blushes and shadows that are YEARS old and worn to the edges. Unless they start to get wonky or cake or smell funky, I use 'em. But those guidelines are just that -- guidelines. Common sense rules!

I have a Lancome eyeliner (wooden cased) pencil that's about 3/4 inch long now. I've had it since...1997. I love it.

Man, in 198...9, I think, I used to work for the Canadian distributor of Lancome, L'Oreal, and a bunch of other cosmetics companies. Just for a summer. They had a company sale where you were allowed to spend $100 CDN on discounted stuff, and good god, I loaded up. I bought for multiple friends and had bags and bags of makeup and product that lasted me for over a decade.

And I didn't know shit.

What a waste.

Is Manic Panic good quality?

Yes, shockingly. They have a good depth of pigment, good coverage, and wear well.