I listed to a dad on Instagram talk about how he will not let his kids have a cell phone until they are 16. And, when 16 happens it will only be a basic flip-phone. When they turn 18 they will be able to purchase on their own the fancy phone of their choice. I
Holiday spirit can be a tough thing to behold. There’s an underlying “should” to the spirit of the holidays. Just because it’s that time of year we “should” be doing this or that. For me, I appreciate the holiday season, but I like my days to be like every other day. In my world, Thanksgiving
I’m a chill person. Using a stopwatch has helped. I realize I have much more time than I use to think I have.
It was 1999, just after New Year’s. I was living and studying abroad in Germany, amongst many. One of my besties at the time thought it would be a good idea to color her blond hair with Starry Night by L’Oreal Feria. During our time off for the holiday we all ventured off to other
It was a punch in the gut feeling. A wakeup call. A scary one. Simultaneously, the universe gave me this book: Psycho Cybernetics. As far as I can tell, this book is before manifestation was fru-fru and flight of fancy. At least as I see it (sometimes) sold in our current times. Manifest your dream
I sit outside, put on makeup and watch my favorite show. To me, soap operas are the best. My simple makeup routine features: Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation Too Faced Shadow Insurance (works great over mineral sunscreen). Estée Lauder Sumptuous Extreme Lash
I first came across DHC Cleansing Oil as a sample in a catalog or magazine my mom got in the mail. This is circa 2005 when I was temporarily living with my parents. I fell in love instantly and I’ve used nothing else since. The cleanser is made with an organic olive oil, but is
Sometimes I’m in a sleepy mellow mood and that’s the mood I roll with. On a different day I might fight it and use my makeup to create an awake look, but that’s not always necessary. At 4pm and plans to do chores and watch TV, I was down with embracing my sleepy look. I’m
I laugh now at this video because I didn’t go anywhere. I ended up staying home. My life isn’t flashy, but that doesn’t stop me from sprucing up here and there. Full glam and nights out are not my style. Chill at home and look pretty is. Cetaphil Mineral Sunscreen* Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint*
In the past few years, my hair has been going through transitions. I stopped going to the salon as much, I used Wellbell for a while and my hair grew longer. However, the length came along with breakage. I am currently on a restoration journey. For the time being, I’m skipping the salon and working
