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1. Hi and welcome to the new and improved Spoons! It doesn’t look any different, you say? That’s because all the ‘new and improved’ parts are the behind-the-scenes things that no one tells you about when you first start a blog. Oi. Remember the techie issues I was having a few weeks back? They kept popping up. Apparently the server I was previously on just couldn’t handle the load anymore, so I ended up having to upgrade to better one. Frustrating, but it’s also pretty neat to see this little place of mine grow.
2. Also frustrating is the fact that I somehow managed to run out of so many of my beauty/skincare products at the same time. I haven’t made a trip out to Sephora in… err… a while… and I’m kind of scared to see how big my bill is going to be the next time I go in there considering I need to restock on so many staples. And that’s saying nothing about the new makeup that always manages to suck me in as I meander through the store… #prayforspoons'[wallet].
3. BUT! I did manage to find a cheaper drugstore alternative to the higher-end makeup primer that I’ve been using. It’s the Magic Lumi Light Infusing Primer from L’Oreal, and I honestly think I like it more than the Porefessional from Benefit. It gives my skin a nice healthy glow, makes my makeup go on super smooth, makes it last all day, and doesn’t break me out. Definitely recommended.
4. And awww! Writing all that out made me think of all the Monthly Favourites posts that I used to do… I miss those! I stopped doing them at the end of last year in favour doing monthly recaps, but I’m thinking about bringing them back. Let me know what you think!
5. Have you guys noticed the new “selfies” album that came with the iOS9 update? I’m not sure how I feel about seeing 121 pictures of my face lumped together like that. Or about the fact that my phone apparently thinks I look like a minion…
6. And while we’re looking through the pictures I have on my phone, how about some random ones that I took on my trip to Banff and Jasper (read: the mountains) last weekend…
7. I think I might actually like a One Direction song. I don’t know who I am anymore… but you have to admit it’s kind of catchy.
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8. And in other random fact news…
1. Guilty! I didn’t know that side was more expressive, though — I just thought it was my better angle.
2. Uh huh. I consider it a good business investment since it makes me more productive 😆
3. Maybe that’s why I can’t be bothered to put much time or effort into my meals…
4. I’ve heard some pretty bad things about the ice in drinks as well…
5. Admit it — you wanted to punch him in the face too. I hear ya.
9. Alright, friendly faces, that’s it for me today. I’m off to try and get rid of this weird headache that’s been plaguing me all day… I think I must have slept funny or something, because it’s kind of rooted in the base of my neck and making me all sorts of crabby. Hope you have yourselves an awesome Thursday!
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Wow—what beautiful photos from your trip!
I always love hearing your makeup recommendations – especially when they’re for cheaper drugstore alternatives. I’ll have you know, I’ve switched to maybelline colossal mascara because of you. And I bought a Naked palette. Hahaha
Boss! Are you still using the Revlon foundation? Because that primer + foundation is epic. And which Naked palette did you get? I just picked up the smokey eye one because… #addicted.
ahhhh those pictures of banff are sooo gorgeous!!!!! a little jealous you went there! I know its on a lot of “top places to visit” lists. its totally on mine now 🙂
I once read something about airplane ice and since doing so all airplane drinks are without ice, because ew.
I also don’t get lemons to put in my water because ew.
Haha! I’m definitely not as diligent about it as I probably should be. I just try not to think about it.
haha noticed the selfie album – hysterical!
I need to check out that Loreal make-up primer. I don’t currently use a primer, but I am sure it’d make a difference!
And wow – your photos are breathtaking! So beautiful!
I am not a mountain person. I prefer the beach anytime. But your pictures of the mountains make my heart bleed with desire! This is horrible as I just came back from vacation!
I wonder whether your phone would put my Minion to the Selfie album, too. It’s Stuart! The one-eyed!
I <3 1D. And I don't even know why. Watch a few of their documentary-style videos and you may end up watching for hours.
The mountains are freaking gorgeous!! I have to get up there soon!
Beautiful pictures! I really like favorites posts, so if you’re considering bringing it back — I’d vote YES!
Thanks for hosting the linkup!
I really need to do a Thinking Out-Loud post since I truly am always thinking out-loud! Those pictures were breathtaking especially the mountains! I absolutely love the mountains..probably one of the reasons I want to live in Colorado alongside California of course!
I have been thinking about switching from blogger to Word Press…but I am really scared about the technical details and the cost in money I would have to put into it. On top of that finding a theme! Any advice on that would be really great – or just your personal recommendation. I currently am on Blogger…but I hate my layout and really want to change it.
Sorry, girl! I can’t really offer any personal experience since I never had to make the switch myself, but I normally just turn to Google whenever I have to tackle some technical issues. It’s a bit of a headache for sure, but at least it doesn’t cost you anything. Are you looking to go self-hosted as well? Because I know that if you sign up with Bluehost, they’ll transfer everything for you for something like $80. I can’t really go into a tonne of detail in a comment box, but e-mail me if you want to chat more about it!
That’s a lot of money, but coffee is a necessary investment!
Like the mountain pictures. Nice to see since the weather is dreary today around me.
I’ve heard that stat about lemons. I try to forget it when I see them! Those pictures are so pretty! Isn’t it crazy how nature can amaze you like that?
The “selfies” and “screenshots” albums both weird me out a little bit. The screenshots one mostly just because it shows how often I screenshot things and it’s actually a little embarrassing…
I’ve heard that about the lemon in restaurant water, but I ignore it for no other reason than I really like lemon water (and I haven’t gotten sick yet).
And your mountain pictures are stunning! They make me want to go hide away in the mountains for a bit 🙂
I’m pretty sure you can delete those albums without losing the actual pictures — I know that’s how it worked with my Instagram one, anyways. And I ignore the lemon thing too. Oops.
Sorry to hear about your headache.
Those mountain pictures are beautiful!!
One direction has some catchy tunes -#guiltyfan
I’ll have to try that primer! I’m always looking for a drug store swap! Thanks for the tip. Have a great week.
Definitely give it a shot! I was skeptical, but I seriously ended up loving it and it’s been almost a month now.
Those mountains pictures are stunning- must plan a trip north soon to take in those views! I haven’t updated my phone yet- I’m not hearing the best things about the iOS9 🙁
I honestly don’t have any complaints with it. I don’t even really notice a huge difference, buuuuut I’m not super reliant on my phone either, so there’s that.
Wow even the internet can’t handle your fierceness :). Sorry about the frustrations, but now you get to go treat yourself to a whole new set of make up!! I haven’t been out west in so many years, but gosh is it beautiful there.
Those pictures are gorgeous!
If I need non-food staples from the store, it seems like I need everything in the same week. That weekly bill makes me cringe.
I just updated my phone last night but didn’t check out the features yet. Now because of your mentioning the selfie album I’m looking at 100 of my most random moments and awkward facial expressions. Happy Thursday to me 😉
Having worked in restaurants, I can attest to how gross the ice/lemons/everything is. Not that it stops me from eating at restaurants, I just choose not to think about it, you know?
😆 I can definitely relate to that. I try not to think about it either.
I also ran out of EVERY single beauty product at the same time and spent close to $300 just to stock up… I buy everything from 100% Pure and they had a 20% off everything online sale for 24 hours a few days ago… so I thought might as well!!
Always great to take advantage of those sales! Especially because… yeah… it always ends up coming up to $200-300 😆 I was hoping to be able to take advantage of the Sephora sale coming up soon, buuuut I don’t think I can stretch what I have that long.
Oh my gosh! Those pictures of the mountains totally make me feel like I need a little mountain getaway!! It might have to happen sooner rather than later…. 😉
Those pictures make me long a trip to your mountains, too. I could probably even forget about the cold temperatures for these views.
Random fact #4 makes me think of a Gilmore Girls episode I re-watched recently. Stay away from mints offered in restaurants or bar is all I will say … And on another random note I’ve been referring to Gilmore Girls in a lot of situations lately. Is there such a thing as too much of that??
Sending you some headache-healing vibes!
Confession: I can’t even remember the last time I watched Gilmore Girls 😯 I used to love that show, buuuut then I kind of just stopped watching TV in general. I even missed the whole hype about them being on Netflix now.
Wow – those views from your trip are amazing. Remind me I just need to travel to Banff soon! I totally have the same weird thoughts about that selfie album. I mean, is it really necessary? I was a little freaked as well when I clicked into it – too many faces, haha. And those headaches are the worst – hope you are feeling better!
This is me reminding you that you need to travel to Banff soon 😛 And I’m pretty sure you can get rid of the selfie album… Just like the IG album that sometimes pops up for no reason.
Banff looks incredible!
I never update my iOS — as I said, I haven’t even moved iTunes to my “new” (months old) computer yet, which means I haven’t backed it up in ages, and I have to clear stuff off before I can actually update my iPad. Sign. Never enough hours.
That selfie thing does look scary though!
Definitely never enough hours to get all the technical stuff done! That’s how I feel about basically everything that comes with blogging 😆
Those mountain pics…jaw dropping!
i love that one direction song too, its just so catchy! those mountains look breath-taking!
All those mountains pictures are incredible! Running out of the stuff you love bites but yay for new products!
Oh wow! Those mountains are beautiful! And yes I miss your monthly favorites. You always have good product finds.
Aww well thanks lady! I’m definitely going to try to bring them back.
Ah those pictures are all so beautiful!!
Does that ultra repair cream really work…well…I think I’ve tried it before…but my dry hands need some love and I need a good cream!
I swear by it — nothing else really helps my hands except that. First Aid Beauty also has an ultra intense version that’s specifically for super dry and cracked hands.
Beautiful pictures.
And, oh yes, coffee is totally a business expense. I can’t be expected to get any work done without caffeine!
Ugh I hear ya on blog issues…mine has been so outdated that updates in WP were making things go wild. Needless to say I feel your pain and have a redesign from front to back coming soon! I can’t wait. Your mountain pictures are beautiful. And yes I see you look just like that minon LOL! I’m waiting impatiently on my new iphone. Thanks Amanda for the great link up!
A redesign sounds so exciting! I’ve seriously been thinking of doing one myself as well.
Nearly all of my selfies are from the right, and I like to think that I have a pretty expressive face… what does that say about me???
That you’re special 🙂
It’s funny how much time you have to spend working on your blog but not actually blogging. It sounds like you’ve been upgraded a lot of technical stuff and I can’t wait to see what else you do!
That is interesting about the lemon in water. I don’t put ice so I guess I’m a little bit ahead…maybe.
I knew this about lemons. I try to ignore it sometimes but it’s in the back of my mind. I didn’t see the selfie thing, I have to go look! I am still out of a few of my beauty products, I am trying to make do with what I have until I get myself to the store but I am really stretching it.
Confession: I don’t really pay as much attention to the lemon thing as I probably should either. Or the ice cubes. And I -finally- managed to make it out to Sephora. Feels so much better not to have to ration myself 😆
Love all the pictures! And that stat about the lemons is pretty disturbing…I think I’ll be passing on lemon slices in my water at restaurants from now on! Hope your headache goes away quickly!
Sorry about the headache! I haven’t yet updated my software since I usually wait on that sort of thing – the selfie album is interesting! And by the left side of the face do they mean my left or your left? I show my left more I think!
I’m pretty sure they mean your left. So we both fit the fact.
lol after I wrote that comment I realized I sounded like a total moron 😉
Love the pictures of the mountains! :
You can tell how happy you are with the expression on your face! 🙂