30 Days of Truth, Day Fifteen: Something I Can't Live Without

I'm a simple woman...with not so simple tastes :)  While I believe I can survive just fine without most things (because if you don't manage what you own, eventually you possessions start owning you) I do have several very specific items I prefer to have in my life for one reason or another.  So, instead of writing about just one thing that I can't live without, I'm going to divide them up into categories with brief explanations.  I think this will give a brief glimpse into my personality.

Beauty/hygiene Items: 

• Olay Complete UV Protection Moisturizer with SPF 15 for Sensitive Skin - women in my family tend to age pretty gracefully, but I'm not taking any chances.  This is the only moisturizer I've ever used that doesn't make me break out.  
• Burt's Bees chap stick (various varieties) - I have large lips that both chap and burn easily.  Burt's Bees uses only natural ingredients and personally I like the pomegranate variety because it gives me just a bit of color.  
• Bare Minerals Buxom Lash Mascara in Blackest Black - one of the ways I know G-d has a sense of humor is that I was blessed with thick, dark hair and thick, dark eyebrows but thin, blond eyelashes as well as allergies that make my eyes water when I wear most mascara.  This mascara solves both problems.  

Household/Misc Items:

• Toilet Paper - I think this is pretty self-explanatory.
• Sketchbook and Pen - I am inspired at the most random times and need a readily available way to record my ideas.  Currently I use an EcoJot journal I bought at Barnes and Noble, but I'm not loyal to any brand.

Clothing Items:

• Bra(s) - I'm busty and I'm just not comfortable without a bra.  Only time I don't wear one is when I'm bathing.  In fact, I wear two when I run. 
• Wool Pea coat - I live 10 miles from the Iowa/Minnesota border.  It's cold here, but I refuse to wear a Columbia all the time because I only want to look like I'm skiing when I'm actually skiing.

Electronic Devices:

• MacBook Pro - Stella (yes, my computer has a name) keeps me connected to the world and allows me to blog.  Love her.
• iPhone - I use Suzie (yup, named my phone too) for just about everything: music for running, calendars, Facebook, and as a phone.  

Weight Loss Items:

• Weight Watchers Online Tools - I track my points eaten and earned as well as talk with others losing too.  Keeps me motivated from day to day.
• New Balance running shoes - I'm flatfooted and have some joint issues but I love to run, NB keeps me going while minimizing the pain.
• Health-O-Meter Glass Scale - most accurate home scale I've found for under $50.
• Measuring Cups and Spoons - If you have never measured out what a single serving of food is supposed to be, you'll be amazed how much you are actually eating.  I measure anything new and then learn what a single serving looks like - my biggest tip to people trying to lose weight.

Food Items:

• Blue Bunny Bunny Tracks Ice Cream - peanut butter cups, chocolate covered peanuts, caramel, chocolate all in vanilla ice cream.  'Nuff said.
• Coffee with fat-free half and half - I can't make it through the day without it.  Well, I could, but nobody would like me.
• Skippy Reduced-Fat Peanut Butter (chunky or creamy) - I eat it almost every day, I'm not a big meat eater so it provides some much needed protein.  Plus, it's yummy.

 Tomorrow, you'll learn what I can definitely live without...and you may be surprised.