Another fun song!

I've been loving the iTunes radio lately!  So many fun, new songs to discover.

Keds!

I just got these cute Keds at Nordstrom Rack for super cheap!  Check them out!  They are kind of a purple-y color with short laces.  They are super casual and great for wearing to class.

Products I will never purchase again!

We've all been there.  You purchase a product and when you use it you are totally disappointed and vow never to buy it again!  Here are some products that I was less than happy with after purchasing….

First on the list…..NYX eye shadow primer.  Ugh, this product was a total disappointment.  First, it creases terribly.  My eye shadows didn't blend well in this stuff at all.  And to top it off, my eyelids were SLIMY!!!!!  Ewwwwwww!  Maybe this product works for some people, but definitely not for me.  Will NOT be repurchasing!

Next on the list…..Secret gel deodorant.  This stuff is supposed to smell like berries, however, it smells like BO!!!!  The reason I buy deodorant is to prevent smelling like BO.  So when I put on a deodorant, I want it to smell clean.  Also, this stuff left my underarms feeling damp all day.  As if it doesn't dry.  And when bathing, I couldn't get it off!  It left such a residue on my skin that I had to scrub and scrub to get it off, and I could still smell the unpleasant odor on my skin after a shower or bath.  Will definitely NOT be repurchasing!

Next, super sticky lip glosses!  I got these things as a stocking stuffer last Christmas and you can see how much I have used.  Hardly any!  These are Simple Pleasures lip glosses and they are more like a lip glue/watered down paste.  Totally gross level of stickiness!  If you apply this gloss in the morning, your lips are still sticky in the afternoon.  Ewwww.  Thank goodness I didn't purchase these!

Now this one baffles me!  Clinique…..I have used Clinique products all my life and this was a big disappointment.  The CC cream.  I got this in one of their gift with purchase bonus sales.  Anyway, this stuff claims to moisturize your face, however, when I used it, the skin on my face got totally dried out!  What the heck?!?!  Unfortunately I will not be purchasing this Clinique product. 

Love this song!!!!

This song is life right now!  I love it!

Christmas Shopping for the Hard to Buy for Person!

So it's officially time to get ready for Christmas.  Every store, every parking lot, and nearly every street you drive down has decorations.  Christmas movies play back to back all hours of every day…..no really, I'm actually watching a Christmas movie right now as I'm typing.  Anyway, it's no secret that people get stressed out during this time of year.  I don't know what stresses other people out about Christmas, but for me, it's finding Christmas gifts for people.  Now, I don't care who you are, where you're from, or how big or small your family is.  We all have that one person that is super picky and a pain in the butt to buy for!  Am I right?!?!

In my life, this impossible to buy for, super picky person is my mother! You see, my mom is not like other moms.  My mom doesn't wear perfume because she says it stinks.  She doesn't use candles because they smell and leave dark marks on the walls/celling where they are lit most often.  She wears the same exact makeup products every day in life and any time I buy her a different makeup product as a gift, she won't use it.  She doesn't like lotion because she says it's slimy.  She doesn't wear jewelry unless she is going to a fancy dinner or some other affair (I can count the times on one hand per year that I see her wear a necklace).  When it comes to clothes, we have complete opposite taste!  I like everything girly and she likes things she can throw in the washer and drier.

Now, many of you may be thinking my mom is a total snob or a complete weirdo!  I assure you she is not and we have a great relationship.  My mom is amazing!  She has helped me in so many different ways and in so many different aspects in life.  From helping me write a paper, dealing with my boyfriend problems, and deep life conversations, my mom is a saint!  So naturally, she deserves a few Christmas gifts that she will not only like, but things she will actually use.

So what to get mom (A.K.A. the picky person!) for Christmas.  Hmmmmm…….first I start out by asking myself, "What does she like?" or "What does the picky person like?"  My mom and I both LOVE the ocean and the beach.  So anything beachy is definitely a yes!  Her favorite color is green, so I usually hit up Nordstrom Rack and look for things that are green (it also helps that I get her style and know what she likes).  She also likes to garden, so anything gardening related is good.  Hmmmm……what else?!  So far that's all I've got.  Beach/ocean, green, and gardening.  Very specific and very narrow when searching for gifts.

Let's see what I've come up with so far!

First thing…….

It's a soft beachy throw blanket!  I am pretty sure she will have no complaints about this gift!  It's soft, it's beach themed, and who doesn't need another blanket?!

Second thing……..

For only $2, an ocean-beachy mug!  Who doesn't love a $2 item?!  (Look mom, I'm Christmas shopping and saving money!)

Third thing………

A Christmas decor item!  Now, I know my mom will love this one 100%!  It has starfish on the tree!  When I purchased this, I actually had 2 different people stop me in the store and ask me if the store had another one of these Christmas trees!  I guess this was a desirable decor item.  

Fourth thing……..

Another mug!  This one was $4, but my mom loves her black cat, so every Christmas I try to find her something with a black cat!  I have succeeded and can scratch this one off my list.

And the fifth thing(s)………

2 pullover/sweaters in mom's favorite color along with a cute tank.  Here in Southern California, this is what winter wear looks like.  Just add leggings and some Ugg boots or flip flops and you're good to go!

So there ya have it, when you have a picky person to buy for you may be limited, but when you spend time in discount stores, or in the home goods section, you can come away with a few things you know the person will like and use!  Add a sweater, scarf, or graphic tee in the person's favorite color or style and you can rest at night knowing you have the picky person out of the way!  So remember, when shopping for a picky person ask yourself these questions:

• What does super picky person actually like?  
• The super picky person will most likely have very limited or totally off the wall hard to find things.  Tip: Search the internet for gifts related to things they like.
• What is the super picky person's favorite color or colors?
• If all else fails, get something in their favorite color!
• Does the super picky person have a pet?
• If so, look for something relating to their furry friend.  Does this person have a particular breed of dog?  Look for a sign, mug, or even a magnet with that particular breed of dog on it.  Look for a tee shirt or a tote bag or something!
• What is the picky person's lifestyle?
• Is this someone who is outdoorsy?  Get them something related to whatever their outdoorsy sport is - hiking, surfing, fishing, running….whatever!  Is this person a business man who wears a suit & tie?  Get him a new tie!  Anything related to their job or profession can be turned into a gift

Now Christmas shopping for Dad…..THAT is another story!

A Mistletoe Kiss

Kissing under the mistletoe.  It's a holiday tradition that's been around for ever!  In movies, on commercials, on Christmas cards, Christmas ornaments, and decor.  I'm sure I missed something, but you get the idea.  It's everywhere!  My question is, how many of us have actually practiced this holiday tradition?  I mean really, how many of us have kissed a significant other under the mistletoe?  I know I haven't.  I have a friend who hasn't.  I'm not talking about kissing some random person under the mistletoe at a holiday party.  I'm talking someone you are totally in love with or someone you really care about.  Whether it's boyfriend/girlfriend or wife/husband.  Who has actually done this?  Maybe this year I will finally get to kiss someone I really care about under the mistletoe.

Do I cross your mind? Ever?

When you loose something or someone it hurts.  For the past 3 years I've been through so many ups and downs - feeling happy one minute to crying the next due to the loss of someone, yet still feeling something for this person.  Loosing someone, yet still feeling love for this person has been a vicious cycle for me.  I'll go happy and strong for about 3 months and then completely fall apart for the next month.  WHY???  Does anyone else experience this?  There are moments where all I can do is cry because I miss this person so much.  I have dreams about this person.  I go to bed thinking about this person and I think about this person multiple times per day.  And I can't help but wonder if this person ever thinks of me…..Do I even cross this person's mind?  Does this person ever think of me?

It's officially looking like Christmas!

This is the Christmas Tree on display at Fashion Island in Newport Beach, CA.  Huge tree, huge ornaments, and huge gifts underneath the huge tree.  My favorite part is the adjacent palm trees.

Christmas shopping!

Now that it's November, Christmas stuff is everywhere!!!!!!  From the gas station to the department stores…………..it's Christmas!!!!!!!!!!!!  Anyway, I am one of those people that likes to get the Christmas shopping (I mean Christmas gifts) done early.  Why?  Well, I absolutely hate shopping in shopping centers, malls, and basically any store from Thanksgiving time all the way until Christmas.  I don't like the traffic, I don't like the crowded parking lots, and there are just too many people in the stores!  So throughout the year whenever I find something that I feel will make a great Christmas gift for someone in the family, I buy it!  By November, I am always at least 50% complete on Christmas gifts.  Call me crazy, but it works for me.

1st day of school

So yesterday was my first official day of school.  I was in class for only a few hours and was home by noon, which was great.  My teacher is a therapist and is really amazing.  She is so easy to talk to and answers any questions right away.  I am so thankful to have such a great teacher.  I have a lot of work to do online today and then later on I have an evening/night class.  Ugh.  I won't get home until midnight or after.  This should be interesting.

Selena Gomez - The Heart Wants What It Wants (Official Video)

Is it crazy that I feel exactly like this song at least once a week?

I'm the girl that no guy wants to date.  I'm the pretty one that's nice to look at, but completely unapproachable by guys.  Everywhere I go, I get stared at but yet when guys try talking to me, they just can't seem to get a sentence out.  It's weird!  I don't get it.  I'm not snobby, I'm not always looking for someone/something better, and its not like I've had multiple boyfriends.  I just don't get it!  I once had a guy (that was my same age) tell me that I must have had at least 10 boyfriends by now.  Ummmmm, seriously?!?!?!?!  Is that what people think?!?!?!?!  OMG!  I've had 1 boyfriend my entire life.  I don't understand where this idea that you can't talk to me and I'm too intimidating to associate with is coming from.  Makes NO sense.

Anyway, here is the video of what song I'm feeling right now……..

November 1st

So to day is November 1, 2015.  Today officially starts my first semester at my new nursing school.  My first class isn't for a few days.  Anyway, I've been getting completely organized the past few days.  Using all the folders I have, I've organized a binder with a section for each class and have a calendar with all my assignment due dates and scheduled class times.  So that's all for today.