#2014BloggerChallenge: Playlist

So, ages ago (back in January) I started doing the #2014 Blogger Challenge by Another Girly Blg. Yeah, I only did like three prompts and that includes the one telling you all about the challenge! So much has gone on in my life since then that I missed all the others, including a nail art prompt. Geez, really? I so could have done that! But I am going to try and get back into it! So I am a few days late with this prompt, but I'm doing it nonetheless! (fist pump!)

Because, it's time to parrrrrty!

The prompt is: Music. I am a sucker for harmony, discord, and different sounding voices. So I'm going to give you a taste of what I love to listen to and what is on repeat right now:

This song is totally on repeat right now. I love this version as well as Lennon and Maisy's version of it.

Speaking of Lennon and Maisy, I love their version of Ho Hey!

I love The Civil Wars! 

It was hard to choose just on song by Meg & Dia, because all of them are fabulous!

I love this song. It reminds me of my mother.

This song is always stuck in my head! Not kidding, always!

Because this song is just awesome! A Zombie love song? Yes please!

Because we sing this song by Parry Gripp in my house a lot! (We also like Up Butt Coconut and Nom Nom Nom Nom Nom)

If I had to listen to one song over and over again, it would be Clair de Lune by Debussy.

 

Because I had too!

And now your eyes are bleeding! Hahahaha! You are most welcome.

So I have a varied taste in music. I could keep going but I'll let you clean up the blood from the last song. :) Go to AnotherGirlyBlg to see all the other music lists!

#2014 Blogger Challenge: Skincare

Wait a minute! Hold up! Stop the presses. This is not technically a nail polish post! 

What the dump? You ask yourself.

Do not fret or frown because it's time for the bi-weekly #2014 Blogger Challenge!

Trumpets bursting forth in triumphant flare! Doo do do do do dooooo!

Let Operation Skincare commence in 5...4...3...2...1!

The above photo shows my daily morning regiment. For the longest time (oh oh ooooh, for the longest) (sorry that song got stuck in my head), I used Aveeno and loved it. But I kept have dry patches on my face. So I decided to finally try a Clinique 3 step sample pack that I had. And I fell in love! 

So in the morning I have a small version of the soap that I use on my face in the shower. Granted I don't always use soap on my face in the mornings, sometimes it is just water. Don't know why I do this but it seems to work.

I then get out of the shower lotion using whatever Suave Lotion I have there (got a ton back when I was couponing, and I really like them). I do my hair and then I finally use Step 2 the Clarifying Lotion. I use this after I do my hair and spray my hairspray so that I can wipe it all off with a little cotton pad and the clarifying lotion. While that is drying I put on deodorant (such details I am telling you!) and then I use Step 3 Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion. I love this stuff! They've even made a new formula!

After that I apply Clinique Super Defense Lotion. I use this to add extra moisture to my dry skin, it lasts a bit longer than the Step 3 PLUS it has SPF 20! This is a must in Arizona where I live. It should be a must everywhere! 

And finally I use Urban Decay Naked Skin Beauty Balm SPF 20. I really love this stuff. It's slightly tinted and is very cooling when you put it on. Like it has menthol of something. I love the way it feels going on! :) After that I put on my makeup and I'm done.

Look! Hand stuff! I am a lotion hoarder, seriously. I love buying lotions. But these are the ones that are my go-to right now for my hands. Hempz is really light and refreshing and moisturizes really well. And heck, I got that huge bottle free! Thank you Ulta points! :)

Ahava Mineral Hand Cream is a heavier thicker hand cream which really coats my hands and makes them all soft! OPI Avojuice is just yummy! It's kinda of thin, but I still like it and I love the smell! And finally the holy grail of all nail care (for some people) Lush Lemony Flutter a whipped cuticle butter that rubs in all nice and smoogy. I can feel my cuticles sucking it up. A plus is that it smells like Pez candy! :)

As for my night time I use Clinique Step 1, 2, and 3. But if things are really bad, like now in winter, I pull out the big guns.....

This is Walmart brand Aquaphor. Way cheaper than the name brand and just as good! I slather this on my face focusing in the dry areas (so mainly just my cheeks, chin, and nose). I slather it on my feet and put on socks when I go to bed. I also coat my hands and wear little mittens to keep my hands soft.

This stuff is really good for healing sores too, like zits on your face, or hangnails. It works for me.

Well, that was my ridiculously long skincare regime. Do you use any of this stuff? Do you like it? 

Operation Skincare completed!

Don't forget to check out the others in this challenge (there are a lot of us!).

#2014 Blogger Challenge: New Years Inspiration

Today's theme is New Years Inspiration in the form of a quote or photo. This quote means a lot to me. My life hasn't turned out how I planned it when I was younger and I have been having a hard time letting that go. This does not help with my depression and anxiety. 

So this year I am going to try and do better at this. Life is not set in stone. Each day I decide how it will be. And I hope I choose everyday for it to be better than it was the day before!

I know I didn't write that much but I think the quote speaks more than I could write.

Don't forget to check out the others in this challenge (there are a lot of us!).

The 2014 Blogger Challenge

I'm baaack! :) Tomorrow starts a week of The Digit-al Dozen! So get ready!

But today I wanted to post that this month my blog will be 2 years old! Wow. When I started this blog I didn't really have any goals in mind, just do my nails, take pictures, and post them and see if anyone likes it! Well, in the past two years I have made many wonderful friends through different nail art challenges and nail art groups. I have come farther than I ever thought. 

And I thank you all for it. I also thank you all for the love and support you have shown me this past month. I can't write how much it means to me to know that there are people out there whom I don't actually know that care about me and my little blog on the internet. Thank you all!

Going back to the goals. I plan in the next few weeks to try and make some for my blog for 2014. I have already started with one. I want more writing on my blog (not a ton, but more). Sometimes it is had to find what to say. So I have chosen, along with over 300 other bloggers to join the 2014 Blogger Challenge.

#2014BloggerChallenge was created by Gaby over at Another Girly Blog. Every 1st and 3rd week of the month, those of us in the challenge will write about different topics. Everyone who signs up will get an email of the topic. The topics are there to encourage you to write about things you may not normally write about. I think it sounds very interesting.

If you would like to get involved in the #2014BloggerChallenge all you need to do is email Gaby (anothergirlyblg@gmail.com) with your blog URL, email address, and name so that she can add you to the list of participants. But sign up does close on December 9th! So hurry and sign up!

Thank you again for all your support! I'm excited to be back! :)