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I saw this status on Twitter - it was so funny, I had to use it as my title.2010 has been an epic year for me. I watched my baby get ready to spread her wings and apply to colleges all over North America. I took a long overdue vacation with the fam to Costa Rica (if you want to read a really funny account of the trip, my husband wrote about the journey here), and I put on my "Big Girl Underpants"

The Makeup Show LA (with pics)

Yesterday's Makeup Show in LA was an absolute blast! More importantly, I didn't make a complete fool of myself as a participant in the Blogger's Forum, hosted by Elke Von Freudenberg. The seats were full enough that you'd think they came to hear Billy B speak! It was especially nerve-racking for me, as I was joined on stage by Elke, Felicia of ThisThatBeauty (who was listed in OnMakeup as one of

OMG OMG OMG!

Can ya tell I'm a little excited? Elke Von Freudenberg, the celebrity makeup artist, creator of The Model Brow, founder of the Beauty Blog Network has reviewed my products!I've been in awe of Elke since the day I started in this business, and cannot possibly tell you how flattered and honored I am. Read her full review here.