Who needs coffee when I have Tarte’s amazonian clay foundation and #beautyblender to hide the fact that I’ve been tired since 2010 😴😂 My inner lazy is also loving the keep.it.clean mitt and solids for a fast and easy B.B. cleanse 😍 Thanks @beautyblender @influenster for sending your girl enough BBs and Solids to test…
The Secret to Happiness
Prior to my birthday all my Apple devices coincidentally got hacked and locked, but at least I got back into my phone without wiping it out. I probably jinxed it when I said I wanted to let 30 sink in before posting Birthday pictures 😂 On a somewhat serious note since this is just a…
Simple Water Boost Facial Gel
Price: I received this product free for testing from Influenster Pros: no harsh chemicals, hydrating, no scent, easily available Cons: no exfoliation Overall: I want to recommend this product to you gals and guys with dry skin. It feels so great on my skin! I have pretty dry skin so this was super hydrating to me.…
Joy – Enjoy the little things
I was at Prince of Peace this past weekend and the homily spoke of the Fruits of the Holy Spirit: Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Generosity, Faithfulness, Gentleness, and Self-control. Father Keller asked if we ever asked God for any of these. The entire crowd paused and reflected -- questioning God. He interrupted to tell…
Mental illness is not a choice
I start to feel accomplished and then it silently creeps up on me after several good days, weeks, or even months. Trauma triggers and I feel myself spiraling down again. Depression is living in a body that fights to survive, and a mind that wants to die. Anxiety isn't something that goes away, but something you…
Never let a day pass you by.
My Mom had always been youthful and outgoing. She would love to dress up and take me around town with her when I was younger. I always admired her as a young girl (and I still do). I always wanted to grow up to be just as independent and graceful as she was. I would…
A Prayer for Thanksgiving
A prayer for: when you feel hopeless. when people think they understand how stressful it is to explain what's going on in your head. when you only want your loved ones to remember that you gave it your all. Or you worried too much. when you can't even fake a smile because you get so sad that you…
I Heard Somebody Define Heaven Once
It's been a little over a year, but I was still so hesitant to visit you today. The sadness I felt looking down into the dirt where you laid to rest, doesn't even compare to the pain I saw in your eyes during the last of your days. You filled an emptiness I didn't even…
To the man who has everything
July 13, 2016 I stopped at Big Lots to grab breath mints for the restaurant and a store employee stopped me amidst my shopping trip to randomly ask, "Are cookies or cakes better for you?" Before I could conjure up the words to ask why, she added, "I'm a diabetic." OK, now why on earth…
The purpose of life is a life of purpose.
The terrifying innate fear of figuring out self purpose soon incorporated itself into my life-long battle with anxiety - only to leave me feeling more helpless, hopeless and powerless. I distracted myself by focusing on the things I had to do and got so caught up trying to exceed expectations to improve myself - later realizing; who was I…