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Reflecting on 2020

Reflecting on 2020

Today I’ll be reflecting on 2020 here on the blog even though we are well into January. 2020 was a rough year for all of us granted we’ve literally been living through a global pandemic. I wanted to share the ups and downs of my year because I think it is important to reflect and learn from both the good and the bad in our lives. Let’s get into it!

2020 Gift Guide for Beauty Lovers

Urban decay ultraviolet palette

With Christmas rapidly approaching, I thought I’d write a 2020 gift guide for beauty lovers. Unfortunately, many of us beauty addicts are extremely picky about products so I’ve listed the best of the best products that any beauty lover would enjoy. Here’s my 2020 gift guide separated out by skincare, makeup, and hair products:

Quitting My Second Job

Quitting my second job

Today I am celebrating quitting my second job of the year. Last Sunday was my final shift working as a retail associate at Ulta. I started working there last July and it was my first real part time job where I worked close to 20 hours a week on top of school. I loved being around makeup all of the time, but I honestly didn’t enjoy that job very much. I’m happy to say I’ve finally quit that job!

Celebrating Our 3 Year Anniversary

Celebrating our 3 year anniversary

In honor of celebrating our 3 year anniversary, I’m sharing some couples photos Wren Brady Photography did for my boyfriend and me a few weeks ago. These photos were taken at Moon Rocks, Nevada. Moon Rocks is a hot spot for BMX bikers to ride around the hills an hour or so outside of Reno. Lucky for us, the rocks are so picturesque and made the perfect photoshoot location!

Harry Potter and the Curse of 2020

When the pandemic hit the United States in March, I decided it was time to reread the Harry Potter series. The world has felt devastatingly dark this year and I needed a good story like Harry Potter to keep my mind and heart occupied. I started rereading in March and I finally finished the last book a couple weeks ago when my fall semester started. Here’s some reflections I have after rereading the series:

5 Ways to Prepare for the Fall Semester

prepare for the fall semester

After taking the summer off school, it’s time to prepare for the fall semester again. It seems like this summer has gone by in a flash, but you know, what even is time during a pandemic? Today, I’m sharing some things I’m doing to get ready for another semester of college.