Heather-Keido

Murphy's Law Friday June 12

2009-06-11T22:05:00.000-07:00

Stewart's First Murphy Corollary

"Murphy's Law may be delayed or suspended for an indefinite period of time, provided that such delay or suspension will result in a greater catastrophe at a later date."

Isn't THAT the effing truth?

Strange Things are Afoot at the Circle-K

2009-05-29T15:39:00.000-07:00

Dude. Things have been ca-RAAAAZY lately. Birthday parties, beach parties, too much financial consulting, baking-baking-baking, and this weekend is going to top the month off nicely.

My bff from high school (and elementary when we technically met because my mom dated her way older brother) is getting married this Sunday. On the beach. Yep, THE beach. And I'm helping to organize, bake the cake and going with to do hair and makeup. Why hire someone and spend money on something that your friend can do for free? Right? Right!

The cake is going to be cute as hell since they are both baseball fans, fondant jerseys with Stros logo on one and Tigers logo on another, overlapping. All in pearl white - Vanilla Banana Cream cake filled with Pineapple buttercream, topped with coconut milk buttercream, decorated with pearlized fondant embellishments. Holy shit I'm getting good at what I do. :)

But, like I said in the title, shit is weird lately! Effed up shizzle has been happing left and right all over the damn place. I mean, hell - there was another shooting and high speed chase halfway around Houston this afternoon!?!? WTF is wrong with people? I know the economy sucks donkey balls right now but are people seriously trying to make the phrase "going postal" disappear? As of late, "going soccer mom" or "going broke asshole" seem more appropriate.

Jesus, people. Calm the FUCK down already. Going ape shit sure as hell doesn't make the situation any better...

I leave you with a message from my dear friend, Murphy - the Law dude:
"Two wrongs don't make a right, but three lefts do."

Murphy's Law

2009-04-03T08:09:00.000-07:00

Thursday, April 12:

Fulton's Law of Gravity

The effort to catch a falling, breakable object will produce more destruction than if the object had been allowed to fall in the first place.

It is Official!

2008-12-22T00:10:00.000-08:00

I've been so busy and consumed with getting my baking blog together, www.baketasticblog.com, that I have neglected my personal blog. How dare I!!?!?!?!

I've been crafting, shopping, cleaning, wrapping, visiting, driving, fixing and baking away. I have two new bake orders and hopefully things will continue to move in this direction.

Big News: I have applied to enroll at the The Art Institute of Houston. I plan on attending AIH's Culinary school this Spring to achieve an Associate of Applied Science in Baking & Pastry. This is a huge deal for me.

I never attended University. Instead, I enlisted in the Air Force during my senior year of high school and went into basic training less than 2 months after I graduated. I was following in my Grandfathers and Fathers footsteps. After my honorable discharge from the service as an SP (that's military police to you lay-folks), I joined the working world as a secretary and worked my way up to the executive level, becoming an Executive Secretary only a few years ago.

Seven years ago, I enrolled at The University of St. Thomas here in Houston, hoping to finally attend college and achieve a degree in Business Management. Less than two weeks later, while driving around on a Saturday afternoon running errands, I was struck in my drivers side door by another car. My surgeons, family and friends were all surprised that I walked away from the accident. I know that my not dying was a complete and total miracle. Because of the magnitude of my injuries, I did not attend the university, I didn't even work for an entire year.

I was pretty beat up. The main injury was a shattered jaw, but I did sustain a pretty hefty concussion, a hip fracture and lots of bumps and bruises. Thankfully I wasn't sitting straight up or my neck would have snapped. O_o

Seven years later. Here I am. Still alive and well. And, well, getting better and better at baking. That is why I have decided to pursue this degree. I mean, how many people out there actually like their job enough to enjoy going to work? Not a whole heck of a lot, that is for sure!

I seem to have found my niche and calling and I plan on pursuing my goal with full speed.

Wish me luck!

(If you would like to keep up with my baking, please visit my baking blog, Baketastic!)

Por Que?

2008-12-04T20:54:00.000-08:00

Which is worse, thinking to yourself, "damn, I need glasses" while you are wearing your contacts or driving all the way to Target, to specifically buy logs for the fireplace and coming home with a new strand of pre-lit garland, sans the friggin' logs?

And it is 44 outside now. WTF?

Was I talking about me? No, not me. I'm talking about someone else.. Obviously.

(wonders if anyone believed that crock of crap, hahaha)

Thurs Dec 4, 2008 by heatherkeido

Flim Flam, Alacazam!

2008-11-20T15:24:00.000-08:00

I have been running myself ragged these past few weeks. And I am still not over my obnoxious ear infection. My right ear is still plaguing me with pressure and waves of kazoo-esque sound quality.

Two weeks ago, on a Thursday, I nearly hit a car in a Walgreens parking lot thanks to a not-so-nice driver that nearly backed into me. As it turns out, the car I nearly hit was being driven by a famous rapper, from Houston. Slim Thug. Needless to say, I nearly wet my pants! Whew!

Since then I helped my bff move into her beautiful new home, three stories of luxury, actually. Even the doors were luxurious, 12 feet tall, thick and heavy, beautiful doors. I love it. But my legs and butt are still pretty mad at me. Ha!

This is my favorite photo, I adore this cabinet. The glass is hand blown, full of bubbles and showcases her beautiful serving ware quite nicely.

The kitchen itself is my favorite part of the whole house. I tried hard not to imagine how much baking and cooking I could do in there. Oh, jeez.

What you can't see is that to the left, around the corner in the kitchen is a gorgeous butler's door, and butlers pantry. My paltry 1,000 sq ft apartment quivers in mediocre comparison.

Thankfully, there is a guest room on the third floor with its own master bath which has my name all over it, regardless of what she and her husband have intentions on doing with it, lol!

Oh well! I have a baby shower this weekend, the Twilight opening, two birthday parties next weekend, as well as going with my bff to Jingle Jam with three exquisite young girls to see Rhianna and others. Maybe my bff and I should have our hair done with the girls at Little Divas before the concert? Hahaha, no way, Jose!

Today was a bit of shopping. A little for my nephew, a little for my niece, a bit for my other niece, something nice for my bff to welcome her to her incredible new home and of course, some Origins for me. What a pleasure. As much as I like to shop, I really don't like to shop. I know, it is quite strange. But, I am quite strange and I've never pretended not to be.

So goes life.

Thurs 11.20.08 by heatherkeido
Today

Owie McOwerson

2008-11-09T22:22:00.000-08:00

Double whammy. Two inner ear infections. Two SEVERE outer ear infections.

No health insurance.

$350 Emergency visit. $120 ear drops. $60 antibiotics. $50 vicodin.

Broke Heather. In extreme pain.

Cannot hear well, as well as speak.

I had a Monday on a Sunday. Awesome!!

Bloggio, Bloggio! Where for art thou, Bloggio?

2008-11-06T20:12:00.001-08:00

It feels like a decade since I blogged last, more than ten days. I have faltered.

I saw a bumper sticker today that read, "Do Hookers get laid off?" I snorted. My bff called with another she saw, "If you never change your mind, how do you know you still have one?". Sadly enough, it made sense. Especially after the election.

I'm not a Republican, although I'm not much of a Democrat either. My boyfriend stands firm in his belief that I am a Fascist. He finds it funny that I cringe at the thought of Jerry Springer, his guests, his viewers. Mainly because the ignorance and the idiocy of the participants literally make me want to vomit. I made a comment once, "We should ship them to the moon. Maybe tell them there are free Impalas and 40's." I'm not a Fascist, I'm a Ignorantist. I don't like people that are ignorant. Not people that are ignorant because they don't know any better, people that choose to be ignorant and behave as though it is "coo' dog. word."

I don't think I'm a Fascist. I am convinced that I'm just an asshole. I get it from my Mother. At least, that's what my Dad says. *smile*

I still haven't gotten photos from the Halloween party back, none blog worthy. Especially since my face is blurred in them, haha.

My dog, Brody, is a vegetarian. Labrador. It took a year to find that out. His hair has almost all grown back.

This blog is starting to dwindle.

Republican't

2008-11-04T20:04:00.001-08:00

Thank you, Mr. Barack H. Obama, United States DEMOCRATIC PRESIDENT!

I think I just peed a little.

:)

The Monster Mash

2008-10-25T12:30:00.000-07:00

I'm super excited about tonight. I went to have my nails done and went so far as to get glitter nail polish. Hahaha! If you knew me, you'd know how much I abhor glitter. The Limited screwed me again, too. They keep having sales! Blasted!

Sat Oct 25 2008 by heatherkeido

Boo, Baby!

2008-10-24T19:49:00.000-07:00

I'm working on my costume tonight and I got a great picture of the rough draft makeup.

Plastic Surgery Accident Victim

Good, yes?

Holy Schnikes!

2008-10-24T13:22:00.000-07:00

Today was an every day average Friday. Nothing exciting. So I went over to Frankels Costumes to pick up some stuff for the FX for my costume. I had a blast, I mean - a kid in a candy store! Anything you could possibly want for costuming and stage makeup / fx. Professional - Ben Nye and Mehron are my pals, let me tell you.

So, I'm going as a Plastic Surgery Accident. My bff is going to be the Scarecrow from Wiz of Oz and her hubby is going to be Dorothy. Mind you, he is over 6ft tall and a big guy. He's going to be one seriously handsome Dorothy, lol. I'll be sure to post pictures after tomorrow nights Spooky Soiree.

On the way home, I thought I saw Ben Folds getting onto a tour bus. Then I look up and see "Ben Folds" on the Warehouse Live billboard. Go figure!

Fri Oct 24 2008 by heatherkeido

We're Off To See The Wizard..

2008-10-23T10:04:00.000-07:00

My BFF and her hubby have invited me to his brother's annual Halloween party. I am stoked, as usual, since Halloween is my Xmas, per se. I usually start planning my Halloween costume in February, if not right after the party. This year I am thinking of a Plastic Surgery Patient gone wrong, with a slice from the corner of my mouth to my ear - able to see the insides of my mouth (thank you Tech Theater for 5 years). But my BFF thinks it will offend some of the Hostesses friends, since nearly all have had aesthetic plastic surgery and most do on a regular basis. Not that I am against plastic surgery, I'm not. I'm just not a snob. In fact, I am going to have a breast reduction next year. Going WAAAAAAY smaller from a DDD - it runs in the family even though we're thin. Believe you, me, Porn Star boobs are not my idea of attractive - just ask my shoulders and back. I'm also contemplating a rhinoplasty because, well you've gotta love that English and Irish nose, or not in my case. Anyway, my ADD kicked in - back to Halloween.. I think it would be funny, Hoity Toity bitches need to be made fun of too, right? They've built their high horses so high, most won't attempt the climb to knock them off. Hey, I'm adventurous, what can I say.

Now I'm off to shop for the rest of the day for the party essentials - like fake skin, spirit glue, lip plumper (for that Amanda Lepore look) and a cute pair of pj's.

It's cold here today. It was in the mid 80's yesterday, a cold front came through and now it is 58 outside. Now - it isn't cold like "Man, where's my parka?" cold, but Texas is very humid so it is wet-cold which drops the temp like 10 degrees. That is a huge drop from 85, pal.

So, off to shop I go. But I picked a cute outfit. Similar to this but not as pricey. Did I mention I love couture clothing, shoes and handbags? Oh, well I adore them.

Thurs Oct 23 2008 by heatherkeido

Look, Ma, No Hands!!

2008-10-22T22:54:00.001-07:00

Today was a real day of days. Absolutely nothing happened. It rained most of the day and there was a tornado watch for most of the afternoon and evening.

I found myself alone on the couch watching missed episodes of True Blood and Dexter.

On another note, I managed to fall in love with this outfit.

Oct 22 2008 by heatherkeido

A HUGE thanks to Teresa of So Chic Design for the extra gorgeous Blogger layout. I love it so much!! THANK YOU!!

Heather Keido

2008-10-21T19:37:00.000-07:00

Since I was 12, I have been best friends with the same two gals. Nicole and Polly. We all went out together, and often.

I'm still not even sure who started the conversation or where it even began (the bowling alley - I think)

Someone said we were tough girls so I piped in with "Yeah, I have Heather Keido - I don't know karate, but I know ca-razy and that should scare anyone!"

Since then, we're all Heather-Keido (initially Janell-Keido for my middle name) Nikki-Keido and Polly-Keido.

Silly enough, but I sure do love those girls. Mainly I can't believe we're all still friends. We're all nuts.

Eurethra, I've Got It!

2008-10-21T15:35:00.000-07:00

Retail Therapy. It does wonders: diminishes signs of wrinkles, re-infuses color into gray hairs, keeps muscles toned from walking all over malls and shopping centers. But mainly it is because of all your amazing new stuff. Don't even try to deny walking around the house in your new "just had to have them" heels and/or shoes in your skivvies. All girls do that.

Tuesday Oct 21 08 by heatherkeido

I cooked Brinner (dinner for breakfast) at 2:30 this afternoon. How weird was that? Since the fella started working 3rd shift, he doesn't get home until 4am.

Out of mere curiousity, I wonder how many times you can vacuum your home before the carpet starts to come up? I guess it all depends on the type and quality of the carpet and the vacuum.

What about the furniture, if you wax it too much is it possible to damage the finish? I'm fairly certain our floors and toilets are clean enough to eat off of, although I won't try. I leave it to our dog, Brody. He never seems to mind.

(PS - I know it is eureka, it's a joke.)

"Hallelujah. Holy shit. Where's the Tylenol? "

2008-10-21T11:15:00.000-07:00

It's about time I started writing here. I mean, I talk faster than a Big Johnson shoots a bass boat (that's a hefty sized boat motor for you non-fishing gals out there). And I almost always have something to say. Regardless of whether or not it is asinine.

Today is brought to you by the letter C.

C is for Crap. I think I've said that word at least 100 times since 7 this morning.

Thank you for your ridiculous laws, Mr. Edward A. Murphy.

C is also for Comcast. As in, Comcast, you are my Calgon today. Thank you for saving me from putting my proverbial cajones on random peoples noggins.

Last, but certainly not least, C is for Cantankerous men. What in the world makes a man unable to use his brain just before going to sleep or just after waking? Sometimes I want to soap-sock him, except he prefers shower gel to the bar soap so there is no Zest in this nest. (Sorry, I've watched "Hot Rod" one too many times) I guess I'll just glare at him a while instead.