Make-up for Little Girls

How young is too young? I read a news article this morning about a mommy blogger by the name of Lindsay Cross who wrote about her child's fascination with adult cosmetics. Much to my own surprise it has cause much controversy. Seriously there are shows out there like Toddlers and Tiaras which I personally find appalling. But for the love of god I can't seem to wrap my finger around the concept of anyone having an issue with a little girl playing dress up and wearing make-up.  My own daughter will wear light glittery shades on her eyes and lip gloss. She also enjoys having her toe and fingernails painted. She is 6 and I find absolutely nothing wrong with this what so ever. I think it is important that I bond with my daughter on this level. She is a beautiful little girl no matter what and I tell her that often. It is however fun to have mommy-daughter time where she can dress up, put on a little make-up and go out some where for the day.

MOST little girls are going to watch their mom put on make-up and think it looks fun and will want to wear their own. Most little girls daydream of when they will be grown up too. What a thrill it is when you get your first pair of little heels. It is also a joy when you get your first eyeshadow, all your own. It’s a rite of passage. 

People really need to get over themselves & just let parents do the parenting of their own child already! Some Moms kill me with with their self absorbed comments.

I see nothing wrong with my daughter at all and yes.... she is wearing makeup and her nails are done!!!

Titanic II

Today it was announce that Australian billionaire Clive Palmer has commissioned a 21 century replica of the Titanic. Set to make its maiden voyage in 2016. 

Titanic II will be constructed to the exact design and scale of the original — 882 feet long with nine decks — but will feature a number of modern technologies and construction elements. The ship will use diesel engines as opposed to the original's coal-fueled steam turbines, in addition to modern propellers, rudders, and thrusters designed to improve its maneuverability. It will also sport a bulbous bow beneath the water line which will improve its fuel efficiency. To match the replica's exterior, the interior of the ship is being designed to reflect the original, down to the woodworking and staterooms. It will contain gymnasiums, swimming pools, and restaurants like its infamous predecessor, in addition to modern amenities.

I personally want to buy one of the first tickets for her maiden voyage. That is.... if,  I can afford them. One way or the other I will try my hardest.  I recently wrote a blog after going back to see the film in 3D. Titanic has been in my heart for many years and to me this would be the ultimate.

Here is to hoping  they actually pull it of this time. It was attempted back in 1998 but the plans fell through due to high costs to rebuild and a multitude of other factors. 

Titanic Weekend

15 years have past since the original release of James Cameron's Titanic to the big screen. First time it was released I happened to see it 10 times. April 15th 100th year anniversary since the doomed ill-fated White Star liner fell from grace to sit at the bottom of the Atlantic. It was only fitting for me to return to the theater once again to now see it in 3D.  I have had a love of the ship for as long as I can remember.  I was extremely small but I recall watching a Night to Remember with my father and have studied Titanic through out the years.

Including reading The Futility: The wreck of the Titan written by Morgan Robertson a man the foreseen the wreck 14 year previous to the actual sinking. The actual passenger stories of the survivors and those that did not make it is what I find the most interesting. I can't past on watching the history channel or any special that happens to be on regarding the Luxury liner.

To this day the story and what occurred grabs at my heart on many levels. Going back to see it was eerie in many ways.  I must say that I did enjoy it just as much as I did the first time and the tears fell just as bad as they always do. The funny thing for me is not so much the story of Jack and Rose the captures me. 

It is the real lives this disaster affected  the true love of Isidor and Ida Strauss, As water poured into the doomed vessel Isidor gave up his seat on the life boat because there was still women and children on board and his wife Ida gave hers up because she did not wish to leave her husband's side. They died together that night side by side.  Stories like this one is where the true heroic story of undying love, chivalry and honor is told.

Benjamin Guggenheim was said to returned to his room b-84 and changed into his finest evening wear, his Valet doing the same. He was heard to remark "We've dressed in our best and are prepared to go down like gentlemen" His final act was to write a message stating that if anything happens to me, tell my wife I've done my best in doing my duty. The sad and extremely tragic story of survivor Jack Thayer, whom became separated from his family ended up jumping in the water with friend and passenger Milton Long. That was the last time Jack seen Milton. Mr. Thayer did end up reaching the over turned collapsible lifeboat, in which he was pulled from the water as he recalled the cries of hundreds of people in the water.  He never noticed his mother in lifeboat 4 until the rescue ship the RMS Carpathia got them at 8:30 am his father did not survive. Never being able to remove memories from that evening or the loss of his own child Jack ended his own life in 1945 and is buried in the Bryn Mawr Cemetery in Pennsylvania. Hundreds of stories like this that never cease to bring tears to my eyes. 

The thought alone of being stranded in the middle of the frozen atlantic knowing that you have 2 hours left to live is fearful enough all on it's own. Overall I am extremely glad it was release yet again. This time I got the honors of sharing it with my 9 year old son. Who actually loved it and sat through the entire thing. I was very proud of him.