Here comes 2017!!
🎉Hope all of you beautiful people have a great 2017🎉
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Friday, December 2, 2016
This year's Black Friday sales didn't really WOW me. Sephora's Black Friday sales really left me cold. While they did have some great steals, nothing they offered was on my wish list. I did happen to find two great things that I really wanted to try for a while.
First, was from the Sephora collection, The Delicate eyeshadow palette was just $10. This small triangle pallet has nine neutral colored eyeshadows with matte and pearl finishes. I figured that these eyeshadows would be great for travel because the pallet is adorable as well as compact.
Next, was the Too Faced Better Than Sex Lash On and Melt Off set. This set was also $10 and I've been wanting to try the Better Than Sex mascara for quite a long time but couldn't bring myself to buy the mascara without knowing whether it worked.
I adore sample kits like these because they allow me to try products without having to spend too much money on buying feel sizes. While Sephora's Black Friday sale was less than thrilling for me, I do love the fact they allow you to choose your samples when you shop online.
I chose the YSL L’Homme Ultime perfume sample, the Tart Tarteist Clay Paint liner sample as well as the Christian Louboutin Trouble in Heaven perfume sample. Now when my package came I didn't get the Christian Louboutin Trouble in Heaven perfume but I did get the Mark Jacobs Daisy perfume sample. And honestly that's OK with me because I know everybody's been raving about the Mark Jacobs Daisy perfume so I'm glad I at least get to try it.
I wish I could say Sephora had an awesome Black Friday this year but honestly my Ulta Black Friday haul was much more successful.
Keep checking back I'll have that posted soon!
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Wednesday, November 30, 2016
Here are some things I ordered from a website I stumbled upon while researching ways to purchase beauty products from across the pond, the site is FeelUnique.
Feel Unique Website
Tanya Burr Cosmetics 12 days of Christmas beauty calendar
Tanya Burr Sealed with a Kiss Gift set
Zoella Beauty Fizz Bar
Tuesday, November 29, 2016
Here Is my new video: EM Cosmetics Review!!
Friday, November 11, 2016
Here is the new video for my favorite books of 2016!
Check it out and maybe you will find you favorite book of 2016.
Here is a list of my favorite books of 2016. Some of these books did come from NaNoWriMo as well as others I just so happened to stumble upon.
Monday, October 31, 2016
New Video on how I prep for NaNoWriMo.
NaNoWriMo Website:
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Google Drive:
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MindUp:
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RoomMaker.net:
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Outlining your Novel Book:
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Book in a Month:
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Writing the BREAKOUT Novel Workbook:
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Monday, March 7, 2016
I spent most of my life (age 9 +) figure skating. So as a form of cross training, I danced a lot.
In high school I went to a magnet school for the arts. So I spent a lot of time in dance classes.
Oddly enough, I was never as passionate about dance as I am now. I really fell in love with ballet in the past year.
After a few months of taking as many classes as I could, I decided to try pointe shoes again. Keeping in mind I had not been in pointe for about 10 years.
Here are a few things that helped me keep the fear of judgment at bay:
1. I dance at an all adult studio. Yes they exist.
The best part of this is that no one judges and we all push each other to become better dancers. I love my teachers and classmates because they all know what the first plie of they day sounds like (crack pop crack pop).
The best part of this is that no one judges and we all push each other to become better dancers. I love my teachers and classmates because they all know what the first plie of they day sounds like (crack pop crack pop).
2. YouTube
Yep, YouTube again. You can find a video on anything, from basic ballet terms and positions to full classes you can follow along with.
I found Ballerinas By Night to be a great help in just understanding that I am NOT the only adult ballet dancer out there.
While Kathryn Morgan is helpful with technique and her personal story is inspiring. This once New York City ballet soloist shows that life may throw you a curve ball, but you have to keep dancing.
3. Talking.
Talking to other dancers and hearing their stories can put things into perspective for you. Some adults come back to dance after decades. This can help you to understand that your not alone in the struggle.
Some adults try dancing for the first time after their children are all grown. If you fall into this category you can find friends that are going through the learning process with you.
4. Focus on your dance.
This is hard to do if you are in your first class or if you are dancing for a top company. DO NOT compare your body, technique, or anything else to another dancer. This can only hurt you in the long run. Just try to improve and be happy with your progress.
5. Enjoy it.
I know this seems simple, but some dancers get stuck on perfecting so much that they forget to smile and enjoy the art. If you find yourself questioning why you started to dance in the first place, just think about the reasons you fell in love with dance and those moments that made you smile along the way.
I hope these help you love dance as much as I do!
-Kristina B
I found Ballerinas By Night to be a great help in just understanding that I am NOT the only adult ballet dancer out there.
While Kathryn Morgan is helpful with technique and her personal story is inspiring. This once New York City ballet soloist shows that life may throw you a curve ball, but you have to keep dancing.
3. Talking.
Talking to other dancers and hearing their stories can put things into perspective for you. Some adults come back to dance after decades. This can help you to understand that your not alone in the struggle.
Some adults try dancing for the first time after their children are all grown. If you fall into this category you can find friends that are going through the learning process with you.
4. Focus on your dance.
This is hard to do if you are in your first class or if you are dancing for a top company. DO NOT compare your body, technique, or anything else to another dancer. This can only hurt you in the long run. Just try to improve and be happy with your progress.
5. Enjoy it.
I know this seems simple, but some dancers get stuck on perfecting so much that they forget to smile and enjoy the art. If you find yourself questioning why you started to dance in the first place, just think about the reasons you fell in love with dance and those moments that made you smile along the way.
I hope these help you love dance as much as I do!
-Kristina B
Tuesday, March 1, 2016
Here are 5 things you should never say in the ER:
1. "Well, this started last year..."
When a member of the medical world asks you what brings you in today. They mean today. If they need to know that you were sick last year, they will ask you about last year. If you have had a cough for 3 weeks, they want to know what has changed that brought you in. If you just can't wait until the urgent care or your doctor's office open then simply explain, " I have had this cough for 3 weeks and I just can't wait for my doctor's office to open."
2. "The internet said I have... "
If you say this, anything you say after that will make you look like a hypochondriac. That rare disease you read about because you have one of the symptoms .... most likely you don't have it. Internet "medical" sites simply create panic. If you are worried about the headaches that the web said is a life threatening cancer, please see you family doctor. They know you, they know your medical history and they will have the time to answer every question you have.
3. "What is taking so long?!?!?!?"
ER physicians have several patients that range from paper cuts (I am not kidding with this one) to a full Cardiac Arrest (the Patient's heart stopped). Anyone that works in the ER (Doctor, Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioner, Nurse, Respiratory, and Techs) have multiple patients and they see them in an order. That order being, which patient needs care first. They understand your in pain and that you have been here for two hours, providers simply ask that you understand that in an ER one room could have a gunshot wound and the next could have abdominal pain. They have to treat based on need.
4. "The only drug that works on me is ...."
Yes, you are going to get the look. The "are you only here to get high?" look. When you see more overdose patients than you see patients who don't want any narcotics, most providers can become untrusting.
5. "Oh, your just a (tech, nurse, PA, NP...)"
No, they are not just a (tech, nurse, PA, NP...). Everyone who works in a hospital has specialized training to do their job. Everyone in the ER is there to take care of you, whether that be cleaning up after you (this includes cleaning vomit, blood, urine or fecal matter) or giving you medication that makes you feel better. These care providers, no matter their "level", work together to make you feel better.
*This post is from personal experience, and should in no way be taken seriously. This is for entertainment purposes. *
Saturday, February 27, 2016
We all have passions.
It could be a love of cooking, planning or simply drinking wine. Everyone has atleast one passion in their life.
That one thing that is a part of their soul and will always be there waiting under the surface.
For me this is photography. I have always enjoyed hearing the shutter and matching the final image to the real thing. A photo is like holding on to a moment in time.
In fact the first thing I ever bought myself was a chunky Polaroid camera. Yep, the old kind. I loved that camera.
Since then I have progressed through point-and-shoots to my first DSLR, a Sony A300.
I really enjoyed the freedom the DSLR cameras gave me with my creativity. I scoured YouTube for ideas and tips. My ability began to evolve, but all of my images seemed to be lacking that spark that would make them stand out.
Just recently I sold my Sony camera and bought a Canon t5i. This is the camera I needed. The clarity is amazing! I was drawn to the LCD screen that can rotate and be set up for filming YouTube videos. Since I bout the Canon I have found a whole new level to my photography.
My oldest niece was looking through a pile of my images one day. She asked me why I didn't sell them. Honestly, I have always been afraid to show them for fear of rejection.
So in order to get past my fear I put some of my images on Etsy.
Etsy has simply been another step in getting past my fears and putting myself, and my art, out there.
I urge you to find a way to get past a fear you have and just allow your passions to grow!
-Kristina B.
Friday, February 26, 2016
Blogging is something I have tried time and time again. With so many failed blogs, I eventually just gave up.
After moving on to different pursuits, I feel like I should try one more time.
Let me tell you a little about myself:
A. I'm am a married 30-something.
B. Nope. No kids yet. We want one, but just not yet.
C. I like to try new things. Pretty much...if I have a chance I'll try it.
D. I may be addicted to makeup and clothing. Judging by my closet..I am.
E. I love food!
F. And ballet, horses, and figure Skating.
Those are the main points.
For this blog I thought I would just start writing about the things I like/love and see where that leads.
Hope you all enjoy!
-Kristina B.
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