NieNie Dialogues...

i <3 nienie!


Hey everyone...
I hope your week has been going well. I've been coming up with several different blog topics lately - it was hard to decide what to write about first!


I wanted to share with you a blog I frequent (I have an "I read" button of hers on my blog) Her name is Stephanie Neilson and she is a wonderful blogger. Her nickname is nienie and so her blog is cleverly titled, nienie dialogues. Stephanie is a special person, a miracle of sorts and I find her strength very inspiring. She has 4 beautiful children and a lovely husband, Mr. Neilson (also known as Christian) Stephanie and Christian were in a near fatal plane crash in August of 2008. They luckily survived however the pilot did not (Christian had gotten his pilot's license and Doug Kinneard was his friend/instructor) It was just the 3 of them in the plane. Stephanie suffered severe 3rd degree burns as did Christian - however nienie had to be rebuilt. She blogs about her recovery, her experience and how adjusting to her "new" self is unfolding. She is in pain all the time. She somehow, still manages to find enough strength to be the beautiful mother, wife, sister, friend, daughter, and blogger she has always been. I think she is one of the most wonderful writers, photographers, and people I have ever come across. If I could take her pain away (as most would agree) I would do anything to make it happen. I hope she knows that she survived for a very good reason. I hope she knows she will always be in our prayers. I hope she knows she has touched so many people's lives.


This song is written and performed by Christina Aguilera and Linda Perry. It was performed at the Hope for Haiti telethon and will be on Christina's new album. It's called "Lift Me Up" and I want to dedicate it to nienie. I think it's beautiful - just like her. I hope that it provides a moment more of strength.


Love, justine xo.

Perfectly pathetic...

I hope this goes as an example of how much of an affect Hollywood can have, if you're not strong.


It never seizes to amaze me -- shyte load after shyte load of "entertainment" news flooding every source of media there is: tv, radio, magazines, websites! It has even made it onto my blog... but just as humorous wake-up call to....hm -- maybe myself? I walked into work today to find the latest issue of People magazine smeared with a bleach blonde nobody and discovered, "oh! it's THAT nobody" Heidi of "Heidi & Spencer" the preppy air heads that I think we're once on The Hills? I know everyone is laughing at this poor soul but I don't understand why the media repeatedly glorifies ultimate human lows. And people actually purchase this magazine -- with real money!

This chick just spent 7 weeks cooped up in her mansion recovering from 10 different plastic surgery procedures. She's 23. The girl weighs the same as me (and if you're wondering, under 120) and proceeded to get liposuction. Not only on her hips and thighs, but on her neck too. Obviously she looks faker-than and thats her own fat problem to deal with but out of respect not only for the disaster happening in Haiti, but just for the common good of mankind, don't print this reminder of how-far-up-our-own-asses, humans can get. "Hey Heidi -- take the $30 G's you just spent on your new butt, boobs, chin, ears, eyebrows, cheeks, stomach, and lips and do something HUMAN with it!"


Just for your reference - Miss Montag has taken back that she just bragged about how obsessed she is with plastic surgery, so in case you were wondering...she's not "obsessed"...she's f***ed up. (I try not to swear, but it's just the right word.)


*.this was a message brought to you by fussyjussy...whose feeling fussy at the moment.

Quickie update...

It's been awhile.

I know, I know! I haven't been very good with the posting. I have a good excuse! I got a new job that I am enjoying verrrrry much and is causing me to be verrrrrry busy. I'll keep this update short & sweet.


I just finished watching the entire Golden Globes and absolutely LOVED Ricky Gervais as the host - great humor. I enjoyed the show more than I thought I would - it always inspires me to see such talent, to stop procrastinating and really put some blood, sweat and tears into... something - anything! I have high hopes for this year. Mainly because I'm starting to miss my family too much and although the weather and beauty of California is incredibly desirable - my family is more important. Fingers crossed for major strides. We are hoping to finally move to a bigger, and better (and cleaner) house in the next month. I'm hoping the search for a new place is quicker and more painless then our last search (in which we ended up with a car instead of a new home).


Phil will be starting a blog of his own about the world through his eyes (mainly focused on skateboarding). I am excited for his new found ambition :) I'll post a link as soon as he gets it going.


My little side makeup business (fussyjussy beauty) will have to go on hold at the moment as I continue my new job and focus on my first love: performing. It's time to put balls to the wall (love that phrase) and push my fear limits that I've shamelessly let hold me back the past couple years. Phil and I will hopefully be planning a quick trip to the Bahamas as well within the next litte while! Dad has decided to spend a couple months in tropical paradise rather than grand ol' T.O. until he makes his way back to LA-LA land.


All in all, things are good on my end. New things are happening. Health and love are wonderful and that's all I need in life. If you haven't already and would like to donate to Help Haiti click here.


love.

My holiday...

Down time is important.

Ahh! I feel the wonderful pull of laziness lingering in my soul as I realize...my holiday is over :( However, if we weren't so busy all the time - we would never appreciate the "holiday" like we do now. I was able to extend my vacation by a whole week and have never felt so relaxed. I don't live to work, I work to live and I believe taking a real break is very crucial to our health and happiness. I arrived in Toronto on Dec. 19th while battling a bladder infection I was trying to get rid of for days. Have you ever been on a plane for 5 and a half hours with a bladder infection? Probably the worst case scenario you could think of ;) "There's no place like home," is what I wanted to be thinking but all that was running through my mind was, "there's no place like a Walk-In clinic." Before I even got to see my beautiful mother - I was happily sitting in a Walk-In clinic waiting for antibiotics. Fast forward to the following day. I was a bridesmaid in the wedding of one of my only friends from high school - Miss Sahar Harb. It turned out beautifully and Sahar looked as gorgeous as an icicle shimmering in the moonlight. Head to toe, the bride & groom knocked everyone's socks (and boots) off their feet as they made their way into the winter wonderland Sahar had created. I wish them nothing but the best of the best (and knowing Sahar, that's all she settles for).

Up until Christmas, I spent the days shopping, seeing friends and family, shopping, and sleeping. Christmas day was wonderful as per usual - we always have eggs and bacon after we open our gifts and eat some candy from our stockings (I was the only one who did this, this year...) We then headed over to my aunts to celebrate with yummy Hungarian food and more gifts. I found that each Christmas day goes by faster and faster as I get older...it makes me a little sad. The next day (Canada's "Black Friday" is called Boxing day) I did not do more shopping, instead Phil and I spent the day with his side of the family which includes many, many kids. I ended that day off with heading to Toronto with my good friend Ashley and meeting up with one of my besties, Tamsyn Cooper, to drink strawberry flavored beer (yum) and exchange...more gifts!

Everyone keeps saying they've got a feeling about 2010. I don't remember hearing that last year. I hope this is a good sign, for everyone. For any of you reading this that are not following your dreams...please give yourself a chance. Don't let others around you influence you. I know it can be hard to stay true to who you are, but if you don't, then you'll become a mixture of everyone else and eventually realize, you are very lost. Let this new year be a chance to start over. I am. I'll start over again and again until I reach my goal.

More updates later! Hope your first week of 2010 is going great.

ps. I am very excited to see Jimmy The Babe who has been taken care of by my friend, Dawny.

Vacation...

MIA.

I haven't done a post in a couple weeks due to strict orders from myself to not do anything on my Holiday Vacation. I even extended my vacation by a week to make sure I get a full rest so that I am ready to tackle 2010 full throttle. I hope everyone is enjoying their holidays and is excited to get a fresh start in the new year. I return back to reality on January 6th and will do tons of updating then! Have a SAFE, happy, and fun New Years...

Sending love your way <3

Don't be scared! Give Tiffany's...

For the guys who are too scared to hit this site.

I am a huge Tiffany's fan and thought I would post a compilation of some gift ideas for your Tiffany & Co. lover! These items are reasonably priced and nothing says "Hey! You're special..." than that turquoise colored little box. Tiffany's has been around for ages and represents class, beauty, and pure elegance...

1. 'Return To Tiffany' Heart Pendant in Black Bone China, $95

2. Elsa Peretti Open Heart Ring, $195 ( i own! )

3. Tiffany Notes Alphabet Charm Necklace, $100

4.Tiffany 1837 Ring, $100

5. 'Return To Tiffany' Heart Lock Pendant, $85

6. Heart Tag Key Ring (small), $90 ( you can have this one engraved, free! )

You can find more beautiful pieces on their website, visit Tiffanys.

The little things...

Be grateful for the small stuff.

We take so much for granted far too often. Life moves very fast and it's important to remind yourself of the little things that are so special. Here are the little things that make my life so fulfilled...

*my little puppy that adores me

*a warm bed to sleep in

*having a husband to come home to everyday, who makes me breakfast when I'm running late in the morning

*the ability to hear & see

*hair

*my freedom

*food when I want it - especially dessert

*having a beach close by

*adding to people's happiness anyway I can

*work

*a view of the Hollywood sign to remind me everyday of where I am and why

*hardwood floors

*friends I can lean on

*a great sense of humor

*optimism

*rhythm & the love to dance

*good taste

*the love I encounter everyday of my life

I hope you take time to stop, look around, and realize all the good that is amongst the bad in life. The potentiel is there in everything and the beautiful gift of free will puts us in the driver's seat of our destiny... with a helping hand always there whenever we need it (a little thing I call, the Universe) I don't believe life is predetermined or a plan has been written with our name on it - if so, what would be the point of free will in the first place? We are given the ability to choose for a reason... whatever or whoever created us obeys our choices and assists us in helping our choices & dreams come to fruition. All you have to do is choose :) Choose to be happy, choose to be positive, choose to love, choose to live an unlimited life where anything is possible...

Happy day! Sending love your way...xo.