Got 3 Mannequin Mania entries in! Finished 4th after 12 EST, but took pictures anyway! Will do a little write up with photos tomorrow. :)

What a grey morning in San Jose! I kind of hope it stays like this.

Doll photo shoot with husband, breakfast for dinner, and mimosas. Life is sweet. Next, enter my Mannequin Mania entries. Procrastinate much?

Just put on a playlist of #davematthewsband discography in anticipation of @fancy_feast's birthday concert in a few weeks! #nowplaying

AbMat + Little Boots = Good Morning Abdominal Muscles! It's true. This girl's music just wants me to do work!

Holy overage charges, batman! It's a good thing AT&T is back-dating my text plan upgrade! I had used 750 of 200 messages. Unlimited now!

Perfect moment in life: pulling in to the parking spot just as the song ends.

Longest and most intense class day in a long time, but glad I could make such an impact on so many students! Now, must have bed.

Oh yay, sick today. Still teaching in San Leandro anyway.

Oh man, am I getting sick? Oi. Doesn't matter if I am, I still have to teach tomorrow in San Leandro.

Back from garlic festival with my family, who stinks as expected. Now at dinner with parents, great-aunt & -uncle, bro's fiancé, and my huz.

Way tired. Spent the day with bff, who lost her grandpa this evening. Came home & finished marathon cleaning for family's arrival tomorrow.

My #Abmat is here! Did a couple test crunches and am already impressed! Looking forward to the DVD.

Just got two cups down for tea instead of one for myself. Wonder who's joining me today? Subconsciously or not!

So inspired after last night's North American Hair Awards that I'm up two hours earlier than normal and am already working on my mannequins!

Hooray Nicholas French! 2010 NAHA Avant Garde styling winner. Congrats, Matrix loves you!

Mark set up the live North American Hair Awards feed for me so I can cheer on my Matrix family! Wish I could be in Vegas, but this is great!

Collect shoes, glasses, car keys, thoughts. Time to head out the door. Let's do this, day!

Day 2 of intensive Mannequin Mania prep. All required elements have been acquired, now it's color assembly line day.

Sewing the third weft for chignon pieces. Balcony full of plastic ladies. Mark chuckles as he goes out there. Man I love mannequins.

Note to self: hair lightener removes effects of self-tanning lotion. I look like I have a pigment disorder on my arms. Oops!

I have a tub full of mannequin heads pre-bleaching. What oh what could Mego be up to?Mannequin mania prep maybe? Hmmmm ;)

Wow, it felt SO GOOD to sleep in today! Now it's back to work and birthday time for my favorite BZ!

Good to be home.

Sean: Is it not as hot today? Me: It's 96. Sean: I love it! I never thought I'd be happy about 96 degree weather! #MatrixReunionTour

Feeling better already, ready for a full day of inspiration, fun, and hair! #MatrixReunionTour

Was awake off and on all night sick to my stomach. No fun. Hope my tummy's not like this all day. Ugh.

Good night, 2-inch cockroach that I just collected in our bathmat and flung off the hotel room balcony. Please, don't invite your friends.

Is my papilla showing? You broke the pickle! Style it, lock it, rock it! #MatrixReunionTour

Good morning #MatrixMastersTraining! Good morning Phoenix!

Thank you, Cheddar, for accessorizing me for the weekend. What black outfit would be complete without a load of orange fur?#praiselintroller

Decided it was too hot for third cran n vodka. Back in my room, chatting with Lacy and prepping for tomorrow. Glad to be in AZ, hot or not!

Ok my Matrix sweeties, I'm here in Phoenix! Getting ready to step out of the plane onto the surface of the sun. Be at the hotel shortly!

On the plane, off to Phoenix in a few!

What is it, O Craft Gnomes, that you love so much about #aleenstackyglue that you must constantly hide it from me? Come back,Tacky Glue!

Ahh new case for my phone.

Have a summah!