Hair Talk.

Braid Out with Shaved Sides

So. What’s going on with your hair?

Are you trying something new for Spring and Summer?

I’ve cut mine again. Sides, back and top.

Before that, I did this (more mohawk-ish) style. It’s a braid out.

I may do a photo tutorial. If you’re interested in seeing that, just let me know.

LOL Much?

LOL

How do you feel about messages containing abbreviations/”Internet Slang” and emoticons?

Do you only type “LOL” when you’ve actually laughed out loud? Is it more of an automatic response to something you think funny?

Do you avoid using LOL and smilie faces all together? If so, why?

Random Ramblings.

Trader Jacques Fleur De Sel Caramels

Sleep and dreams are really weird, when you really think about them. Lying down. Closing your eyes. Trusting–or maybe it’s just routine, since you’ve done it inherently since birth. For a nice stretch of time you’re not conscious of…anything happening (or not happening) directly around you. Dreams take you some place else. Unless, you sleep with your eyes opened! Then, sometimes, your dreams take place right there. In the same room with your sleeping self.

Life without Twitter and Facebook (and Instagram) has, so far, been very peaceful & nice. And, contrary to my wild imaginings, the Blog didn’t collapse & die on the day.

Trader Jacques’ Fleur De Sel Caramels.
So good! Not too salty. Not too sweet. Perfect caramel flavor. Soft, sticky chew. Thanks Crisa for recommending! I like to stick a piece (or three) in the freezer before devouring. They firm up a bit & come out of the wrapper easier.

I feel like I’ve been moving way too fast these days to fully grasp what is happening–what has happened. In terms of personal growth & perception. Goals & accomplishment. Being who you are. Confidence! I rarely blog about these things anymore, even though they were/are the roots of MerelyMarie.

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Candela Diana Oxford.

Candela Diana Oxford

These shoes are currently sold out but, Steve Madden has the exact same style (only, the sole isn’t leather). Check them out here, if you’re interested!

You may remember seeing these before. I’m happy I recently decided to purchase a pair. I really like oxford shoes, and I love the cut-out styling, colors and comfort of these. They fit perfectly to have a narrow width. Only minus…the leather make a lot of noise when walking.

Coffee Color?

Do you take your Coffee by Color

What’s your favorite coffee color? 

Do you go by color, when adding cream?

When it’s really good & smooth, I can drink it black. But. I’d rather add Half & Half until I see this delicious, toffee-like color.

Big Blueberry Banana Muffins.

Blueberry Banana Muffin Recipe

Jumbo Blueberry Banana Muffin

Same recipe. Bigger muffin!

I used a 6-cup muffin tin, instead of a 12-cup, and baked an additional 8-10 minutes.

Bye-Bye Twitter & Facebook.

So. I’ve made a choice. Finally.

I chose Google+ and Pinterest. Or, as I inherently call it, Pin-interest.

Outside the blog, those will be my sole social media outlets. At this time.

I’m in the process of closing out the Facebook page and Twitter. Thanks again for following there!