Had an eventful week. Started out in Albuquerque with Matt. Needed to get the AC on the car fixed. Ended up buying a new car, haha. It's awesome! A brand new Nissan Rogue in Indigo Blue. Her name is Baby Blue. Even though it was a super fast trip, Matt and I had a great time. I'm not sure if someone spiked our ice tea at lunch, but Matt and I laughed so hard on the trip back home (4 1/2 hours). We were crying with laughter. Things have been a bit high stress lately, which always puts a strain on relationships with those who are closest to us. It's good to have a break once in a while. Reminds us of what is really important and what treasures we have in life with those we love and those who love us.
Then it was back to work on Wednesday. The girls at the office are learning a new computer system. I don't have to learn it as my last day is next Friday. So I managed to get everything caught up. All those jobs that get pushed to the wayside when you have lots of other things to do. It's so refreshing and stress relieving when you get those things finished!
Even though it was a short week for me I am still ready for the weekend. I need to get to packing and garage sale organizing. Not at all my fave things to do, but definitely needed! I'll do some blogging I'm sure (will need some procrastinating projects, haha). I went to Sephora and the Body Shop in Albuquerque, so I will share some of my goodies!
Thanks for reading!
Grateful for all my blessings,
Gabby xoxo
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Sunday, July 24, 2011
Albuquerque and a Mental Health Challenge
The hubby and I are taking a trip up to Albuquerque today to hopefully fix my car. The AC has completely gone out and there is no way you can live in the desert without AC! I love my car but I am concerned with how expensive it is to fix and, with the research Matt has done, there seems to be more issues that have been happening to other people who own a VW Passat. A new car may be in order, but trying not to jump ahead of ourselves.
Anyway, so that is just a little bit about what I am doing today. What are you up to? Feeling a little stressed out lately? Work or personal problems really getting to you? Your mental health is so important and it sometimes gets pushed to the wayside. With our busy lives we only seem to take really good care of ourselves when we are physically ill, even then sometimes we don't. So I have a challenge for everyone today. Take sometime just for yourself today. Even if it is 10 or 15 minutes sitting on your back porch, or right in front of your AC if you are living in one of the heat warning states! ;) Catch up on some reading, write an email to a friend you haven't talked to in a while, or call your mom. Try not to sit in front of the TV though, this does not help us relax, especially with all the crazy things going on in the world.
This blog is my time for myself. I hope you all make this challenge happen today. Mental health can really affect our physical health.
Love and good mental health to all, thanks for reading!
Gabby xo
Anyway, so that is just a little bit about what I am doing today. What are you up to? Feeling a little stressed out lately? Work or personal problems really getting to you? Your mental health is so important and it sometimes gets pushed to the wayside. With our busy lives we only seem to take really good care of ourselves when we are physically ill, even then sometimes we don't. So I have a challenge for everyone today. Take sometime just for yourself today. Even if it is 10 or 15 minutes sitting on your back porch, or right in front of your AC if you are living in one of the heat warning states! ;) Catch up on some reading, write an email to a friend you haven't talked to in a while, or call your mom. Try not to sit in front of the TV though, this does not help us relax, especially with all the crazy things going on in the world.
This blog is my time for myself. I hope you all make this challenge happen today. Mental health can really affect our physical health.
Love and good mental health to all, thanks for reading!
Gabby xo
Top News: We are moving! Finally!! :) To all my Carlsbad peeps, I'm sorry I am so excited, but this girl needs a bigger city with WAY less heat! Matt and I are moving North to Salt Lake City. I have been accepted to the Aveda Institute Provo, which is about an hour south of SLC. We will probably be living somewhere in the middle of SLC and Provo. Matt is waiting on all the final paperwork for a BLM wildland fire job, but government paperwork is very slow, so we have to be patient about that.
My first day of school is September 19th and I am sooo excited. Aveda is such an amazing school and business and this beauty nut is going to love going to school and work! My goal is to start out as a stylist and makeup artist and then open up my own salon down the road. I have always wanted to own my own business and Aveda is going to be a wonderful foundation to start from.
Now comes the awful part of packing. Ugh! Not a fan, as you can tell. But with my goal of SLC and school, I think I will be able to get it done.
The question that is on everyone's mind: Do Matt and I have plans on becoming Mormon? Have no fear, the answer is defininitely NO! Matt and I are both Methodist, one of the most laid back religions you can get. And I am way too lazy to follow all the rules of being a Mormon. No caffeine? This British gal is NOT giving up her PG Tips! All respect for the Mormon religion and those who are part of it, but it's just not my perosnal cup o tea.
You may all come and visit us now that we are going to live in an exciting place with lots to do! Carlsbad has the super awesome caverns, but after day one, there's not much else.
Well that's just a very quick update. More to come!
Thanks for reading!
Gabby xo
My first day of school is September 19th and I am sooo excited. Aveda is such an amazing school and business and this beauty nut is going to love going to school and work! My goal is to start out as a stylist and makeup artist and then open up my own salon down the road. I have always wanted to own my own business and Aveda is going to be a wonderful foundation to start from.
Now comes the awful part of packing. Ugh! Not a fan, as you can tell. But with my goal of SLC and school, I think I will be able to get it done.
The question that is on everyone's mind: Do Matt and I have plans on becoming Mormon? Have no fear, the answer is defininitely NO! Matt and I are both Methodist, one of the most laid back religions you can get. And I am way too lazy to follow all the rules of being a Mormon. No caffeine? This British gal is NOT giving up her PG Tips! All respect for the Mormon religion and those who are part of it, but it's just not my perosnal cup o tea.
You may all come and visit us now that we are going to live in an exciting place with lots to do! Carlsbad has the super awesome caverns, but after day one, there's not much else.
Well that's just a very quick update. More to come!
Thanks for reading!
Gabby xo
Pink Pout
First thing you want to do is exfoliate your lips. This can easily be done with a soft toothbrush or I like to use my face scrub and quickly run over my lips when I am washing my face. Then make sure you moisturize with a balm. I really like NARS lip balm, but any will do.
As you are going to have such a bright color on your lips, a lip liner is essential. Bright colors, like this Hot pink, are not very forgiving when you draw outside the line! :) Sephora makes really great lip liners. They come in about every color under the sun, are creamy, and are only $5 each, which is less than most at drugstores. I have a very pale pink one which also works for a light nude lip.
Next apply your Hot pink lipstick. I got this one at the drugstore. I think it is from the Revlon line. Apply one coat, blot, and then apply a second coat. This will help the lipstick stay longer.
You can finish there if you like more of a matte look or if you are a gloss freak, like myself, you can finish with either a clear with a slight shimmer gloss, like Make Up Forever's lab shine, or this light pink shade gloss by T Tarantino (both available at Sephora).
If you don't think you are ready for Hot Pink lips just yet, try a few shades brighter in your normal color of choice. Maybe in a berry or brown. Either way try something new with your makeup this season. It's amazing what a little change can do.
Thanks for reading!
Gabby xo
Saturday, July 23, 2011
Intro into this Crazy girls blog!
I wanted to start a blog to keep everyone up on my life. I know, let's keep the excitement down to a dull roar :) There is a lot going on in my life, not to mention my mind (yikes), and I believe this is the easiest way for everyone and anyone to see what is happening with this crazy chick!
I will be talking about what is happening in my life, ideas and opinions on beauty and fashion (two of my fav things), tips on B and F, and anything that I think you guys might find interesting (or at least will read just to make me feel better).
If you are my family, you have to read this. If you are my friend, thanks for reading. And if you don't know me and you are just reading my blog just because, what are you thinking?? Haha, j/k!
Hope you all enjoy!
Hugs and Cheek kisses,
Gabby xo
I will be talking about what is happening in my life, ideas and opinions on beauty and fashion (two of my fav things), tips on B and F, and anything that I think you guys might find interesting (or at least will read just to make me feel better).
If you are my family, you have to read this. If you are my friend, thanks for reading. And if you don't know me and you are just reading my blog just because, what are you thinking?? Haha, j/k!
Hope you all enjoy!
Hugs and Cheek kisses,
Gabby xo
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