français 101

In honor of my costume for the upcoming holiday, let's review a few favorite french words and sayings, shall we?  yes, we shall.

mademoiselle [miss]
enchante [enchanted]
pamplemousse [grapefruit]
je suis [I am]
touche [touched/hit]
je t'adore [I adore/love you]
je t'aime [I love/like you]
bon appetit [good appetite/enjoy the meal]
avant-garde [on the edge/innovative]
c'est la vie [such is life]
femme fatale [deadly woman]
je ne sais quoi [that indescribable 'something']
joie de vivre [joy of life]
soiree [evening party]

amelie poulain [if you don't know her, you should]

Take a Listen

Beyonce cover. Creative.

*I Wish

I wish I had my very own telescope 
so I could see the stars just a little bit closer.

pretty as a pumpkin

I recently read in Self magazine about the power of pumpkin in the form of a face mask.  My sister and I intend to try it tonight, and I am hoping it turns out as good as it sounds.  The article explains, "Pumpkin contains antioxidants such as Vitamin A and C, as well as phytonutrients that help keep you looking young," says Michelle Schlekewey, spa director at Rancho Bernardo Inn in San Diego.  Here is the recipe if you decide to try it yourself:

Mix together...

• 1/2 cup canned pumpkin
• 1/4 cup bentonite clay (found at health food stores)
• 1 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp water
• 1 tbsp almond oil
• 2 tsp cinnamon

Apply to face, and leave on for ten minutes.  The article also stated, "Almond oil moisturizes, clay draws out impurities, honey replenishes collagen, and cinnamon improves circulation."  Sounds magnifique, don't you think?

WOW.