Super Sick

Sunday I was in the car driving back from being out of town and I just felt pretty ill.  I thought they were just really bad allergies -- I couldn't stop sneezing and was pretty congested.  Then at night, it hit and I knew it was a cold or something.  I had work at 6 am the following morning.  I managed to get to work, but felt pretty terrible.  I worked till about 9 am.  I had to leave work.  I felt as though I was going to faint and I got sick to my stomach!  Once home, I immediately fell into bed and slept for basically the whole day.  I got up at around 5 pm to have some chicken broth and watch a movie (just so I got out of bed for a bit).  I went back to sleep a little after 7 pm and slept about 12 hours (luckily I have today off).  I woke up a few times during the night, but I feel much better today.  Toast for breakfast and Airborne.

Doing some laundry and I have to go buy food for this week...Ugh don't really want to, but today is the last day I have off till next week....




Hopefully I don't vomit at Safeway....hahahah

N.Y.C High Definition Mascara

I got this mascara as a birthday present from my sister.  I tried it and had to review right away when I got back from out of town.

I totally love the cute bright packaging!  It makes it super easy to find in my make up stash - mascaras tend to have a darker color tub and it always gets lost in my bag!  Not this tube, that would be like losing a highlighter.  Now the brush:

As you can see, the wand is pretty slim and it is a plastic-y wand.  I like these because they provide me with great separation of my eyelashes, which seem like all the want to do is hang out in one big group...*sigh*.

And now- The Results!

(Before: I only have liquid eyeliner on..no mascara)

(After: HOLY MOLY! look at the length!)

I was super surprised by this mascara!  I literally said "wow" out loud after seeing the results.  I chose my left eye because my eyelashes are shorter on that eye, so I am able to see what this can do on my shorter lashes...poor left eye.  I was really impressed.  I didn't even spend time with a lash brush or anything because I was out of town and didn't have all the tools of the trade with me, but I just couldn't wait to try my new mascara!  Also note, I didn't curl my lashes before either.  I am going to try to pair this with a voluminous mascara and see what results I have.

Thanks Sister!

Sephora Birthday!

Sephora has birthday gifts for VIBs.  I went today to pick mine up!  Super cute little gifts like this make me so happy...it's the little things in life that can make all the difference!  There was another lady picking up hers too.  Her birthday was today! I told her happy birthday.

"Real Birthday Turn-ons!"

It comes with Watts up (champagne highlighter stick) and They're Real (mascara) both by Benefit.  I have tried (and loved) the mascara.  I have yet to try the highlighter...but I will review!

A Happy Birthday, indeed!

Today I had lunch with a friend!  We went and got Thai food.  We ate so much food it was delicious.  Another patron even came over to tell us that she and her table saw what we ordered and asked their waiter to bring them the exact same order! hahaaha I thought that was fantastic!  It was nice to catch up, I never get to see her as much as I would like or used to.  It was a great day!  After that, I had to run around and do a ton of errands.  I finished shopping for my nephew's birthday and had to get things for the house.
I found out that a friend is having a BBQ tomorrow and I will be unable to attend.  I was pretty bummed about that.  I always miss these summer BBQs!  But we are planning on doing something Monday.

All and all a great day! super busy though.

The Post-Birthday Blues

After my birthday, the next day always seems kinda lame aka back to reality.  I am meeting someone for a lunch to celebrate both of our birthdays.  I am excited, but I am kinda blah today.  It kinda sucks too because, honestly, barely anyone acknowledged my birthday.  I mean I know quality not quantity... and I am not saying that I wanted the whole world to say 'happy birthday' to me.  But one of my best friends totally forgot to even wish me happy birthday.  I know it's stupid, but it kinda sucks.  Especially when I made a big deal about their birthday.  And, of course, I couldn't even anyone to meet me for drinks.  Kinda a kick to the balls.


oh well.  This is my life...

e.l.f. Studio High Definition Powder Review

(Image from their website)



I got this powder from Target awhile ago.  I use it practically everyday as a setting powder.  True, it looks like it is going to turn your face into chalk.  But it only takes a little bit to finish your make up with a soft focus look!  It keeps my shine in control during the day.  There is something I have to warn about though: DO NOT take the sticker off for the sifter until you get low on this product.  I read many reviews warning that taking the sticker off lets out too much of the product.  Make sure to poke holes in the sticker (I used a tac).  That way you get the right amount of product.  I love this! I am almost out and will definitely buy again.  It lasts a long time because you only need a little.

I can't recommend this product enough!

Happy Birthday, Me!
  Today is my birthday.  I haven't really had the most crazy of birthdays, but it has been really nice!  I have spent the day with my mom.  Nothing really planned.
  I just wish I had someone to grab a drink with.  These kind of things really highlight how I don't really have people to do things with.  It's kinda embarrassing.
And I want to ask people to do things, but I know they would all say they couldn't. And I just can't deal with that right now.  But thank god, I have gotten texts from a few people! So that makes me feel good.  LITERALLY no dudes have said happy birthday to me.  hahaha  oh me.   I am guy repellent.  Even guy friends!
Oh well!  I know who my friends are and this only makes me more thankful of my family.

(When I was 6!)