February beauty

Phew! Finally an update.

Sorry I've been incognito, but life gets in the way. However, that has not stopped me from adding to my collection of beauty. :D

I finally decided to join Birchbox. After putting it off, I thought - what the hey! I wanted to see what this was all about. I must say my first box is a bit disappointing. I watch tutorials on the british version of Birchbox, Glossybox, and I was expecting something along the lines of those products. The british version tends to carry more stuff in bigger sizes. My first Birchbox only contained a few small samples, definitely not worth the $10 a month they charge. I'll stick it out for a while, but if it doesn't get better I will cancel my subscription.

Aside from my Birchbox, I also purchased the new Naked 2 pallette. :D I absolutely LOVE this pallette. It is much better than the first. I wear it everyday. :D

I also found a bronzer that I adore. It's called "Hotel Heiress" by Tarte. It's a beautiful peachy bronze color, perfect for my darker tan skin, and its catered to sensitive skin, which I have. According to the Tarte product line, it contains Amazonian clay, whatever that means, and is a mineral based powder, fragrance and talc free; perfect. I believe Tarte products are much like Urban Decay in that it tries to be as harmless to skin as possible, but I have to do more research on the line.

I hope everyone had a beautiful Valentines Day. It was my mother's birthday and I surprised her with a cake and flowers. :D

Happy February and enjoy the weeks to come! :D

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Happy new year to everyone!

I'm so excited for this new year. Start fresh.

This past year was absolutely bonkers. Transitiong from one company to another was one of the most frustrating experiences of my life. When your company that you have worked for, for over 10 years, gets sold, it is a shock! Systems are different, but luckily people are the same. We are still in transition, but all my fingers and toes are crossed that this year will be so very good to us.

I haven't made any resolutions, but I have promised myself to have a positive outlook on things, more or less. Laugh and smile more. Don't sweat the small stuff, as they say.

Here's praying and hoping that the new year has many blessings for all!

:D

Take care.

M.I.A.

Apologies. I have been M.I.A. for a while now. Lots going on during these last months of 2011. Work is nuts, but that's nothing new. I'm still getting my studies done as well. So that eats up my time.

I have been getting out there! :D I managed to check a movie and some shows.

Real Steel, which I must say, I absolutely LOVED. I know people were making fun of it, calling it "Rock em Sock em robots", but it is nothing like that. It was endearing and very enjoyable. The story line was solid, and the action was perfect. Hugh Jackman is always great. :D This is definitely a fun family movie. I probably enjoyed this than any other movie recently.

I recently started watching the new U.S. version of X Factor, and I like it! :D I have catched a few episodes of the U.K. version, which was really good, and the U.S. version is better right now I must say. I missed Paula and Simon! My favorite contestants are Marcus and Drew. GO!

Homeland, a new series on Showtime, has enthralled me. I LOVE this show. It's suspenseful, and has a stellar cast. The handsome Damian Lewis and 90s gal Claire Danes. Both are awesome in this show. I believe its based on a European version of the series. It's created by a couple of X-Files series alumni, Howard Gordon and Alex Gansa, so of course its SPECTACULAR. :D I expect no less from those guys.

I'm also really enjoying the new season of Dexter. Last season was a bit dry.

I want to say congratulations to a couple of my friend's who are expecting children. :D

Also, one of my dear friends and co-workers just passed away. I miss her. She was one of a kind. RIP dear lady.

Life goes on. . . and I will blog more in the days to come. :D

I miss you 90s

The era of great music, and self loathing.

Like, fer sure.

paging Dr. Quinn . . .

LOOK at what I ordered! :D

Yes. That's right! It's Dr. Michaela Quinn and company. I just ordered the complete series. :D

Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman was one of my absolute favorite shows back in the 90s. Wholesome, adventuresome, romantic, and SEXY! (Joe Lando, anyone?)

I miss shows like this.

If you've never seen it, give it a chance. It's great entertainment.

The Lion King!

I went to the Lion King re-release this weekend. :D YAY!

Yes. I am in my 30s, and I was a teenager when it was released the first time around, but that means I was old enough to remember everything. Good thing. I smiled all the way through. :-D

I think most adults who went to see it just wanted to re-live a part of their childhood, and some wanted their children to experience it too. Whatever the reason, it was fantastic all around. :-D 

The film topped the box office this weekend, which only proves Hollywood movies nowadays are definitely NOT what they use to be, and people WANT good movies!

If you haven't seen it - you might live in a hole.

Memories. . .

to health . . .

With a high stress job and fast past life, its very easy to forget about taking care of your body. So lately I have been trying to better my diet. Daily fast food and stress can lead to some pretty bad moments - like waking up late and constantly being late to work. :| Guilty.

A few months back I stumbled across this youtube channel and its become one of my favorites. I actually took some of her examples to heart - my manuka honey and tea recipe stemmed from one of her videos. Her name is Natasha St. Michael, and she is a raw food and health advocate. I really admire her will and excellent instruction.

I'm hoping that following some of her examples I can better my health, especially living in Arizona, with its heat, dust and pollution. I suffer from horrid allergies and asthma.

Currently I'm trying to cut back on sugar, slowly weening myself off. I'm also trying to do the same with processed foods and soda.

Take a look for yourself. You might find something that will help.

http://www.youtube.com/user/RawRadiantHealth