My first Glossybox!

I finally got my first glossybox today! I was super excited. And it was amazing! I got some really good products. My picture quality isn't really the best, but that's all I can do right now. The lighting in my house is awful for taking pictures.

Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion

I was so excited about this. I am insane about my hand lotion. I have lotion on my dresser, on my desk, on my night table, in my purse, in my book bag for school.... I can't be without it. And this particular lotion is my absolute favourite! I usually get the little travel sized ones, but this one is 354 ml. It retails for $11.99.

Evian Brumisateur Facial Spray

I haven't tried this one yet, but I have been wanting to for a while! I'm sure it will come in handy if we ever get any warm weather in Newfoundland. This retails for $7.00.

Sebastian Re-Shaper Hairspray

I don't use hairspray too often, but I do always have a travel size one in my bag. It's weird, I know. But you never know when you may need it, right?! Ha ha. Retails for $19.95.

Pandora's Blush St. Tropez

This is the cutest package I have ever seen a blush come in! I absolutely love it. And it's a lovely colour. But even if it wasn't, I would probably buy it for the cute packaging! Ha ha. Retails for $18.00.

Bailey Cosmetics Lip Gloss

I tried this earlier, and it's so pretty! And it makes my lips feel nice too. Just like hand lotion, I'm addicted to lip glosses. I hate ones that are sticky and gross. This one doesn't seem like that at all! Love! Retails for $28.00.

Algemarin Foam Bath

Retails for $3.99-$23.95 depending on size. I don't have a bath tub :(. I only have a stand up shower in my small apartment. I'll probably give this to my mother. Or maybe I'll take over my mother's bathroom one day and get a bath and try it out there! I miss baths.

And that's all for the Glossy Box!

I was going to make a post about the Hunger Games, but I figured there are probably ten million out there! Ha ha. I may post some time later in the weekend about how disappointed I was in the movie, but I'm not sure. I have mixed feelings. Part of me liked it and part of me was disappointed. I think I need to watch it again with less expectations and see how I feel. I'll stop talking about it now, ha ha.

Unbearable Lightness by Portia De Rossi

I have been terribly, terribly busy lately. I haven't even been able to clean up my own house! When I do get free time, I'm too exhausted to do anything. But I guess that just comes with starting school! Which I have been loving, by the way.
I bought Unbearable Lightness by Portia De Rossi on my Kobo App on my iPod one day during a break in school when I was alone and bored. I must say, it was money well spent. I think I may buy a hard copy of it.
It was funny and heart wrenching at the same time. I cried multiple times during it. Just thinking about the things she went through and how it must have felt, I couldn't even imagine. I could almost relate to it, but not to the extent she went through. Not only did she go through hell with her eating disorder, but the hell she went through with her own sexuality was awful too. There were some pictures of her at 82 pounds somewhere towards the end, so sad. I recommend it to everybody. Every teenage girl (or boy) who might be struggling with self image or their sexuality. It's a real eye opener.
I've now started reading the Hunger Games Trilogy. I flew threw the first one within 3 days and now I'm part way through the second one. I can't get enough of it. I read it every single chance I get, which is really simple since I got that app on my iPod and my iPod is with me everywhere I go!
I just ordered a Glossy Box too. I was so disappointed when Luxe Box stopped accepting the only form of payment I had, but Glossy Box takes Paypal which is lovely! Can't wait to check it out.
And last but not least, I started using Proactiv just this morning. Praying that it works. My skin has been out of control for the past few months and I can't get it to calm down. It already feels better, but that could just be in my head!

SAG Awards & The Truth About Diamonds

I have been so busy since I've started school! I was supposed to study tonight because I have 3 tests this week but instead I decided to watch the SAG Awards! My priorities may be a little messed up. Ha ha, oh well. I don't think I have much to worry about anyway, I know most of the material.

So... the SAG Awards! I mostly was bored during it, ha ha. None of the shows I like were nominated or won so it wasn't too interesting for me. I really and truly feel that Bryan Cranston should have won an award! I still get goosebumps when I watch the scene where he says "I am the danger." It's my favourite show! I just think he is so talented.

I have decided I need to watch Boardwalk Empire and Modern Family though. I need to catch up on a lot of shows, actually.

Anyway, I finished reading The Truth About Diamonds last week and LOVED it. I know it wasn't all the complete truth, but I had fun trying to figure out who was supposed to be who. I am a huge fan of Nicole Richie and love how far she has come! There's not much else I can say about the book. It is what it is, really. I read a lot of reviews on it, and most of them were bad, but I don't know what people were expecting! When I started to read it, I knew exactly what it was supposed to be and I thought it was good. I also want to read Nicole's second book, Priceless.

"I guess that's the thing about diamonds - they're the most valuable thing in the world, but what really makes them priceless is the people that give them to you."

My Review of The Betseyville Glitterati Tote in Pink

Originally submitted at Karmaloop

Glitter vinyl tote with metallic hardware throughout and detachable logo ornament; handles lined with metallic studs; front logo; front pocket with magnetic snap button closure; back zip pocket; pattern textile lining with logo detail inside; inner zip compartment; 2 inner patch pockets; body 100% ...

The Betseyville Glitterati Tote in Pink

My new favourite bag.

By Steph from Newfoundland on 1/20/2012

5out of 5

Pros: Easy Access, Good Strap Length, Good Organization, Attractive, Enough Compartments, High Quality, Great Color
Best Uses: Office, Class
Describe Yourself: Practical, Stylish, Classic, Modern, Comfort-Oriented, Career
Was this a gift?: No

Have been using it for school, fits my books wonderfully!

(legalese)

My Review of The Anette VI Shoe in Black

Originally submitted at Karmaloop

Suedette and leopard fabric wedge booties with whipstitch detailing and buckle strap accents at toe and ankle; inner ankle zipper; 5.25" heel with 1.75" platform. *Sole Boutique

The Anette VI Shoe in Black

Love these

By Steph from Newfoundland on 1/20/2012

5out of 5

Sizing: Feels true to size
Width: Feels true to width
Pros: Stylish, Comfortable, Durable
Best Uses: Going Out
Describe Yourself: Stylish
View On Shoes: I'm Really Into Shoes

Wore these all day and they were so comfortable and easy to walk in. Good price too!

(legalese)

School

I started school on January 3, and I was going to make a post about it but I thought I'd give it a couple of weeks so I'd have more to say. I'm doing Office Administration, which is something I wanted to do since I was like 10 and decided I didn't really want to be a carpenter like my Daddy. And yes, I really did believe I wanted to do that. It's so funny thinking back on it now, because I definitely am not interested in cabinet making! Ha ha.
My classes are fairly simple. I hate saying that because I feel like I'm going to jinx myself and fail everything! But they're all "Intro" classes. Introduction to Business, Introduction to Accounting and whatnot. So we haven't really gotten into it yet because this is only the end of Week 2.
Also, our computer classes seem really simple to me too. We're "learning" how to use Word! Which is something I've been using for about 10 years already. But some people in my class aren't familiar with it, so it's beneficial to them.
I think I have an advantage because I've already worked in office environments and have used all these programs and things. That definitely helped me out!
The typing is the hardest part! I was introduced to computers when I was really young, but I never bothered to learn the proper way. I can type super fast, without looking at the keyboard or the screen... but that doesn't matter if you're not doing it "properly". I always knew that with what I was planning on doing with my life that I'd need to learn but I'm a really bad procrastinator, so I'd always say "I'll worry about that later." Ha ha. But I'm learning! And it's getting easier!
The only thing I'm really worried about it my speeches. We have to do 3 speeches, and the last one is our term paper (15 pages needed to be turned into a 5 minute speech!). I'm terrible at public speaking!
I really like my school. I'm going to a different school for night classes, and it's horrible. I've had nothing but a bad experience there. I was originally going to do their Office Admin program but after the experience I've had, when I'm done there for my night classes I'm never looking back.
I was really nervous at first, because I left high school in 2007 and it's been 5 years. I'm only 23 but I thought I'd be the oldest there! Turns out I'm one of the youngest! Goes to show you that it's never too late to go back to school!

Mile 81 By Stephen King

I hadn't planned on even reading Mile 81 today, but I had a very long wait at the dermatologists office after school today (45 minutes in the waiting room, 20 in the office before she even seen me!) and had it on my iPod so I decided to read it. I bought it from Kobo not too long ago, so I figured why not. First full book I read on my Kobo app!

It's about a boy who wants to prove to his older brother and friends that he can be daring. He sneaks into an old restaurant that was shut down and finds some vodka, drinks it and falls asleep. While he's asleep, a muddy car pulls up with no sign of anybody inside of it. Then, we slowly start getting introduced to different people right before the car eats them. In the end, the boy burns it with a magnifying glass and it flies away.

I thought this was a full novel when I started reading it. I got really interested in it, and then it ended! Ha ha. It was definitely a good book, especially if you're a Stephen King fan. I was surprised that it only took me 45 minutes to read so when I got home I looked up how long it was and found out it was actually a novella. I'm also a really fast reader, and I find reading things on an e-reader (or e-reader app) goes a lot faster.

There was an excerpt at the end from King's new novel, 11/22/63 but I haven't read it. I'm really looking forward to it, but I don't own it yet so I didn't want to read anything from it! I can't wait to buy it.