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1. Happy Birthday to me!! Another year older, and [supposedly] another year wiser. I’m actually not 100% convinced on that 2nd part, but I’ll take it. If anything, I can say that getting older has made me take myself/things a lot less seriously and helped me to see the bright side of [most] situations. Even take my birthday, for example. I used to hate the fact that it came right after Christmas when it was cold, and dark, and everyone was in the post-holiday funk But now? Well, it’s still cold, and dark, and post-holiday funky, but I can’t change it, so might as well make the most of it, right?. I mean… I get a little extension on my holiday celebration period so the post-holiday funk doesn’t really set in ’till after I’m kind of tired of celebrating anyways. AND! it means I can go to the mountains and do some boarding for my birthday… which is where I’m heading this weekend 🙂
2. Thankfully, it’s actually going to be warm for once. Historically, temps on my birthday are always around -30ºC (-22ºF), so seeing them hover around 0 (32) is a welcome change. We’ve actually been having a pretty mild winter here so far, save for a few weeks right around Christmas and New Years where it was like -30. It was actually so cold, that the zoos wouldn’t even let the penguins outside. Like they didn’t even give them a choice to waddle their little butts to their outside enclosure. It actually gave me a good giggle.
And yes… those are 100% my amazing PicMonkey editing skills.
3. So I know this has been around for a while, but I recently clicked on this article about bullet journalling when it popped up in my Bloglovin’ side bar, and… I’m intrigued! I’m still having a hard time wrapping my head around the concept and it kind of seems like so much more work than just buying a regular journal and filling that out, but maybe it’s worth it? Maybe being able to customize the pages to how your brain processes information makes it easier to get things done? Or maybe I need to realize that I have too many journal/calendars/planners as it is and just stick to what I know…
And yes, I use all of these… Not each one every day, but to some capacity throughout the week. Would bullet journalling eliminate at least a couple of those? Hmm. Has anyone tried it?!
4. Another thing I’ve been looking into is getting more photography boards. I love the one I have from Erickson Woodworks, but I’d like a little more variety. And I’d also like to have more than one so I can use one as a base and one as a backdrop. But there are so many gorgeous choices and I’m having a hard time choosing. I’m kind of leaning towards marble on one side and cookie sheet on the other. I need to go light + dark since that’s what I have on my other one and will make the whole base/backdrop thing a lot easier.
5. These three products have changed my makeup life. And if you’re having issues getting your makeup to go on smooth or last throughout the day, I definitely recommend checking out: The Porefessional face primer, Laura Mercier translucent setting powder, and Urban Decay’s De-Slick setting spray. I run out and think I can find an alternative, but nope. Life changing stuff.
6. HAPPY THURSDAY! Choose to make it an awesome one 🙂 And I’ll see you in a couple days with FOODS <3 S
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Great food! I frequently hire writers, but I also write most of my pieces myself. When I’m working on anything really difficult, I seek assistance.
Thank for your writting. You have made it very clear that the problem is happening. I really like your way of thinking
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Happy belated birthday 🙂
Happy Birthday, girl! 😉 Here’s to an amazing year filled with happiness, joy and LOTS of boarding! I hope you get everything you want and need (including all the dual-sided photography boards your heart desires). Can’t wait to see what new treats you have in store for us this year. Hugs!
You’re the sweetest <3 Thank you, Demeter!
Happy Birthday!!
Thank you, Julie!
Happy birthday! 🙂 Thats gerat youre having some mild weather. Pennsylvania sure hasnt been mild so far. I’m already done with winter and its only January 4th…send help!
Thank you, Heather! And I can totally relate. I’m still kind of in celebration mode so I don’t notice as much, but I’ll be over winter in about a week or so 😆
Happiest of birthdays to you!!!
Thank you, Catherine!
Happy birthday! I have that Laura Mercier powder too, but it ends up looking too powdery and dry on me, even when I use only a tiny amount, tap the brush, etc. Do you have any tips for that one? It feels so light, I want to love it! Maybe my skin is too dry for it. As far as bullet journaling goes, I’ve tried it but it always just ends up as a sketch book for me, with no planning or “proper” journaling happening. Ah well! 🙂
I don’t think I’d be able to find my direction with bullet journaling either. I love the idea of it, though! And for the powder, I mostly only use it on my T-zone, and my skin tends to be a little more oily than dry so it helps things stay put. Have you tried a hydrating powder? Or maybe a setting spray? I find both of those help keep my skin from looking too powdery when it gets dry.
Happy Brithday!!!!
Thank you, Sarah!
Happy birthday, Amanda! Saying this always reminds me that you’re one of the bloggers I’ve been following for the longest time. So nice you’re still in it after many others stopped posting. I hope you’ll have good snow conditions and fun on the weekend!
Thanks so much, lady <3 I honestly can't believe it's been that long for us! Totally doesn't feel it.
Would love to hear how bullet journaling goes! I’m super intrigued by it, but I feel like its a big commitment creatively, hah!
I’m still not 100% sure I’m going to give it a try, because I’m not 100% sure I can figure it out 😆 I love the idea of it though.
Happy Birthday Amanda!
Thanks Arlene!
Happy Birthday!
I gave bullet journaling a shot last year too, and while I like it, it was causing me to write stuff in 5 different places and so instead, I got a journal that combines some features like monthly/quarterly/yearly goals and priority lists for the week. I really love the idea of bullet journaling though!
It seriously looks like such a neat creative outlet, but I legit can’t figure out how I’d make it work and then I just get overwhelmed. Thanks for the birthday wishes, Jess!
Sorry to jump in so late, but… I’m wondering what journal Jess has with the goals and priority lists! If anyone circles back to this – please let me know! Thanks!
Happy Birthday! That penguin news gave me a serious chuckle. I’ve tried to understand bullet journaling but am still feeling lost… so if you figure it out in an easy-to-explain way, I’d love to know!
Thank you Cora! And seriously no one I told the penguin story to believed me at first. Will definitely post anything I find about bullet journalling. Feels so overwhelming.
I think a lot of people, myself included, are in a funk. The weather is just so…meh.
Happy Birthday Amanda and I hope you are enjoying celebrations!
Thanks so much, Hollie!
happy birthday!
Thank you <3