Tired but Proud

Feeling really proud of myself...and also uber stressed at the same time. I'm almost finished with school and my job. I can't believe I managed to do all of this and be busy from 7:00 in the morning till 8:00 at night, when 4 months ago I could barely make it out of bed a good part of the time. I also ran a huge distance today which is so huge for me... I'm just feeling really thankful that I've had good enough health to do the important things and to be able to feel proud of myself again... There's definitely been some set backs and disappointments, but I'm still alive and finishing this chapter pretty strong- praise God!:)

   I'm really excited to share some other news with you all...I'll try to share/post later this weekend. :)

Update

Hello lovelies! I apologize for disappearing for so long. I started college again a few months ago and am working and have been very stressed! But I have many things to write about now and some awesome things to share! :)

I just have time for a brief check in today, but I also have a question for you all.I went to a new doctor and got a lot of blood tests done. One of them came back and told me that I tested negative for Celiac disease. I was bummed to find this out because I really want to know what is causing me to have such bad stomach pain every time I eat. I don't eat any of the things I know upset me ( Gluten, coffee, dairy, oats, quinoa, beans etc...) But I'm still in pain. I'm starting a new diet today and eating as raw as I can and cutting out all processed and sugar products. hoping this will help m to feel better. Do any of you suffer from this? Any suggestions?

Heatless Hair Tutorial

I tried this out last week and have already used it several times! I absolutely love it because it gives you gorgeous beachy curls and its it's heatless so it's great if you're trying to grow you hair out or just keep it healthy.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsGuWokn47A&list=PLl4LeDTbiGlg1rYhFGAnhIhmEbHbAMygl&index=21   

Here's a pic of the girls hair who gives the tutorial. :)

Lip Gloss Product Review

I have a new lip product that I am SO excited to share with you all! It's from the brand Sonia Kashuk. I haven't seen this line any where besides Target but I was curious to see how well they worked, so I grabbed the lip gloss and ohmuhgoodness. It's so pigmented and lovely! I've been so frustrated lately with lipsticks and glosses that hold no real pigment! SO definitely try this one. It last so long and the color is so great! This one is about $8.00. And I got mine (in the pic below) in the color Modern Mauve.

Love you, you gorgeous gloss.

Product Review- What's worth the money!

I'm really excited to share some great new products with you all! (But also some kinda crummy ones that may not be worth your time)

The first one is the Enzyme Scrub from Alba Botanica. I got this one because it was in the natural and organic skin care section and it had Amazing reviews! I didn't read a single negative one. It's name is the Even Balanced Sea Algae Enzyme Scrub.

Cons: Doesn't necessarily get rid of acne spots.
Pro: Evens skin tone, reduces redness, reduces appearance of acne.

Cost: $10.00 ( I got two for one at Fred Meyer- check there for deals)

Love this one! Especially because it's not filled with harsh chemicals that may help acne but in the long run, damage your skin.







The next product is mascara! The L'oreal Paris Double Extend Mascara. It has two different wands on it. The first step is a white mascara that acts as kind of a primer. Next is the black side that goes over the white. Both brushes are on the small side.

Con: Adding multiple layers is not effective.
Con: It does not add Amazing volume. But enough.
Pro: It last all day.
Pro: Lengthens lashes.
Pro: It comes off SO easily. (Seriously.)

Cost: About $9.00






Here's another mascara for you all... I think this one is fairly new. It's the Rimmel Scandaleyes Flex Mascara. I was drawn to this one mostly because it has a huge brush! I'm a sucker for big brushes.

Con: Doesn't build up well.
Con: Rubs off on the top of eyelid after it's been worn for a while.
Pro: Large brush.
Pro: Gets every lash individually.
Pro: Decent thickness/volume.

Cost: about $7.00

Checking In

                                                              Hello everyone!

I just wanted to do a little checking in:) I haven't posted on here in a while because I've been really stressed and it all just seemed like too much! I stayed home from church today because I was feeling pretty crummy.. So I've had lots of time to think ;)

Despite my body being all sickly and poorly. I'm having a "good mood" day. It's really sunny outside and I just feel really thankful for everything.. I got to spend time with a lot of my friends this week and it was such a blessing! One friend in particular I am just so thankful for... No matter what she's going through she is always so encouraging and gentle and such a joy to be around! I honestly wish that more of us chose that outlook in life. (I'm definitely guilty of falling short in this..)

I think it's sad that we can have so much in life and still have such a negative energy that we choose to send out to people... There will always be- no matter what, something to be enormously thankful for! I wonder why it's so much easier to focus on the one bad thing than it is to focus on the 10 or whatever good things! It's obviously a different story when you are in a time of depression or anxiety, but if you can, try to simply appreciate the good and simple things in life! Lately I've heard of a lot of people who have special journals where everyday, they write a few things that they are happy and thankful for...and it really helped them! Positivity is contagious.. So I'm going to share what I'm thankful for...I hope you guys will write in the comments what you're thankful for, start a journal, or just make the decision to focus on good things!:)

1.)  I'm thankful for the sunshine!

2.) I'm thankful for my wonderful friends and family!

3.) I'm thankful God gave me the love of adventure and dreaming!

4.) I'm thankful for the people who have helped and encouraged me along this health journey!

5.) And lastly I'm thankful for all the new opportunities each day brings!


I hope you all have a wonderful ( and hopefully ) sunshiney day :)