Well… this was supposed to be the year for me. Here I sit on January 22nd no better of than I was December 31st and i’m a bit upset about that. I had a bit of a revelation in the shower the other evening about all of this and i’m upset with myself for not making the changes that I promised myself I would be making. The big change that has meant the most to me this year is losing weight and getting into shape. I feel that I am continuously making excuses as to why I don’t want to eat healthy and why I don’t want to work out. I have to realize that this is hurting nobody but myself.
I have all the tools that are required of me to reach my goals as well as the support system in place to push me to my end goal as well. I really just have to remain motivated and keep up with my goals. I didn’t gain my weight and get out of shape overnight so I have to consider that I am also not going to lose the weight overnight (although that would be amazing).
In all other aspects this is turning out to be a great year so far. My job (again.. so far) is going well. I am on the fast track to a promotion if I keep my head in the game and stay focused. There are a few people that seem like all they want to do is bring me down and hold me back from these goals. I just have to remind myself that they are essentially nothing to me.
I have really been enjoying getting to know my face and using cosmetics. The price I have been paying for a lot of these products is getting to be a little bit to much but in the end I think thats its worth the success I have been having and actually look forward to new products and new techniques that I can learn to better myself (and my face of course).
I just received the Sigma brush sight (without the matching brush roll) and I can’t wait to try everything out! They are supposed to be comparable to the quality of MAC brushes but at a much lower price. I love MAC but the price for the average brush is a bit to much. Brushes are one thing that I truly believe are worth the money its just that right now I really don’t have the money to be spending. I have a few brushes from MAC and just hope to build my collection over the years!
So my birthday present from Brian (and a bit from myself) is the Barnes & Noble NOOK Color. I am still a bit hesitant about the product. I mean, to be honest, I had to pay $150 (and Brian payed $150) for the machine. Now… I have to buy the books that I want to read on it.
I have been off work since Saturday and it is now Tuesday. Tomorrow is my last day off before I go back to work and I have SOOOOO much to do because I put it all off until the very last day of course! Saturday my partner, Brian, and I are having our annual CHRISTMAS COOKIE PARTY! Neither of us can’t wait until the day get here, but, there is just so much to do! Here is a sample of my list..
- Scrub Hardwood Floors
- Scrub Bathroom
- Clean Couch (we have a leather couch, dog gets stuff all over it)
- Vacuum My Office As Well As The Rug In The Living Room
- Finish Decorating The Christmas Tree (i know.. i know..)
- Re-Hang Christmas Lights On Front Porch (they are sagging a bit)
- Scrub Kitchen Sink, Stove, & Microwave
- Clean Out & Scrub Fridge
- Wash Sheets
- Organize Office
- Organize Other Misc. Things
And of course the list goes on! lol.. among this I have to do my usual routine of getting homework done, getting to the gym, and I have to pick up our christmas cards so we can get them out in the mail! Why do I always procrastinate? That is one thing that needs to change next year!
So i’m still getting used to WordPress. I have used CuteNews for so long thats its been a challenge. I spent almost 4 hours this morning coding this free layout that I got online today. I was to scared to make my own and found a fellow blogger that makes STUNNING yet simple layouts. I hope to commission her soon to make me one!
I feel proud that I have already done 3 product reviews. All three products are ones that I love and I use EVERYDAY! I hope that at least one person gets to see these reviews and leaves a comment or to. Anyway… off to bed, gotta get up early to get that list done!
I know that I am only 23, but I have been looking for “MY SCENT” for a VERY LONG time! In December of 2009 I found that scent in Jessica’s Simpson second perfume, Fancy Love. It is played as “the timeless fragrance of falling in love.”
- Top notes: Playful and sparkling, the fragrance opens with a rich radiance of Peach Blossom, Bergamot and the delicate Goij Leaf, wrapped in a celebration of Pink Champagne.
- Heart notes: A captivating bouquet of blossoms forms the heart of this fragrance that deepens with the seductive blend of Lotus, Peony, Plumeria, Jasmine and Turkish Rose.
- Base notes: The depth of this fragrance bursts with creamy Amber and Blonde Woods while sensual Musk and Patchouli create a loving and long lasting trail.
This seems odd reading all of the scents it lists above, but I smell somewhat of a vanilla undertone. I have always been a HUGE vanilla fan so that is the main reason why I first made this purchase (that and my love for Jessica Simpson). I love the subtle mix of peach (and other fruits) as well as the champagne like after-scent it leaves behind. I have never been a fan of flowery scents or musky scents but do love the over-all mix that this perfume provides. And, the scent seems to last for HOURS!
Call me crazy.. but.. I saw an interview I believe with Britney Spears many years ago. In the interview Britney was talking about how everybody should have a signature scent. That one scent that when everybody smells it.. they think of you!
I am on my 4th bottle of this perfume and I have 3 unopened bottles waiting for me. I go back and forth from buying this in Macy’s ($59), to Ebay ($34.99), to even China town New York ($30) depending on how much money I currently have. When I find a good deal at either place I generally try to throw in a little extra and stock up.
The one plus when buying at Macy’s is you get the $30 bottle of matching lotion for free. I LOVE the lotion as well. I have always been a Bath & Body Works lotion user until this lotion came out. It is great for treating dry spots and dry hands. Add a bit on your hand throughout the day and keep your scent. Because the lotion is so expensive I do not use it on my body, just my arms, hands, and neck.
THIS PRODUCT CAN BE PURCHASED HERE!
