2018 Goals

I’m really looking forward to 2018. Like I’m genuinely excited for it to be a new year. I have a feeling that 2018 will be a good year. Maybe it’s because I like even numbers. This past year has been good to me. For starters, I purchased my first brand new car at 24 years old. I turned 25 years old! (Halfway to 50, yikes!) I traveled to Wisconsin and Chicago, IL which I fell in love with the city of Chicago! I saw several bands/artists live: Red Hot Chili Peppers, Banks, Cuco, Kendrick Lamar, Mac Demarco, and The Weeknd. I started my new hobby: my blog! Exploring more places in LA. And just spending time with my friends and family. In 2017, there was also some struggle. I lacked a lot of motivation and let fear get the best of me like not believing in my self-worth to apply to certain grad school programs and jobs, and  my physical well being. But I'm ready to change all that come this new year. My motto for 2018 will be PONTE LAS PILAS (get yourself together).

2017 Beauty Favorites

I can hardly believe 2018 is finally here! The past year came and went so quickly! I spent a lot of money on cosmetics, skincare, haircare and nail polish this past year that'll make up my yearly favorites. I love beauty and don't mind spending some coin on new products that interest me or repurchasing my daily staples. I fell in love with a lot of products so I've narrowed down my favorites from 2017 into this list! Warning: you may want to grab a cup of coffee or tea - it's a long list!

Bye Chapped Lips! Keep Your Lips Moisturized

Winter is here so that means chapped lips! The weather is finally starting to get chilly here in LA and my lips are feeling drier these days. I have three products I use to help me moisturize my lips! Not only are your lips nice and moisturized but also helps lipstick apply/look so much better! I typically do this little routine once a week but I apply lip balm everyday in the mornings and I apply the Aquaphor lip repair at night before bed.

Just Keep Going

Lately poetry books have taken over my life. It's literally all I've been reading lately. I recently finished reading a book called 7, 300 Days by Isabella Mente. There was one page towards the end of the book that stuck out to me because it's what I've been dealing with lately. The pressure of not being where I wish to be has been giving me an immense amount of discouragement.