My Week in Pics ~1/4 - 1/11~

Hey guys!

So I don't have many pictures, but I do have a few. Sadly, the best part of the week was when I logged in and found out that I had 122 views in ONE DAY! OMG, thank you guys so much! I wanted to take a picture, but I waited an hour, and stupid blogspot.com had moved down so I couldn't see it anymore! I think it was January 6th. But even if it was just 22 views, thanks so much!!!

Anywho, onto the pics!

Panda's opened just down the road from my house (okay, not just down the road. Just down the road is desert in every direction. But closer to my home than the 30+ min drive it was before!) So I've eaten there twice this past week! I must say, I'm loving it, because they're veggies aren't drenched in butter (I think. I hope not!) And their Teriyaki Chicken is AMAZING!!!

Oh, now I'm getting hungry. o.o"

This was my fortune when I went with my brother. As an author, I hope my book becomes famous. Then I just write for a living! A girl can dream, right? lol!

...this was my brothers. He's only 26! Come on, fortune cookie! LOL! We thought it was hilarious. :)

Michelle Phan is doing a giveaway, but she's encouraging her followers to post bare-faced selfies. So this is me without makeup! I don't wear makeup around my house, nor when I'm gonna just edit with Ray. For goodness's sake, I normally wear pj's around my house until late at night. I can't help it! I'm not going anywhere five days out of the week, so who cares, right?

So that was my week! Again, big THANK YOU for viewing my blog! Really makes my day when I get more than the two or three from me posting!

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February Favorites!

Wow!

Hard to believe how fast this month went by! I had a really good month, what with Gem Show and seeing cousins and SNOW! We had a blizzard, in Tucson AZ! So hard to believe, right? It wasn't really a blizzard, but since it never snows, a lot of snow is the closest we'll ever have here!

So here's my favs of the month!

Makeup

 

 

CoverGirl's Lipstick in Hot Passion

OMG, this color is awesome! And it doesn't smear, like at ALL! I have the exact shade from Wet n Wild, and it smears like crazy! Big thanks to Ingrid for the advice, it's totally worth paying $7!

 

Fashion

 

 

Hair Care

 

 

Tresemme Keratin Smooth Serum

This helps my damaged hair look shiny and smooth, no matter what! I love it, though it smells like chemicals... ><

 

My Rocking Horse Necklace!

I got this at the Gem Show for $1. Seriously! I'm obsessed with it, and I don't have to worry about allergies or anything because it's nickle free! What a score, and it's just so cute! Didn't think I'd be in love with it like I am!

 

Music

 

 

Michelle Phan got me obsessed with yet another song! "How to be a Heartbreaker" by Marina and The Diamonds (yes, "the" is supposed to be capitalized), was the inspiration for one of her videos, and I love the look and the song!

 

Book

 

 

This is the, what, tenth? Book in the Guardians of Ga'Hoole book series. It's a little young for me (of course), but I loved the movie, and just had to read the books. This is actually the start of the second series in the novels, but you do have to read the 9 novels before it, or you won't get what's going on.

 

TV Show

 

 

Yes, I just can't stay away from kids stuff this month. But in my defense 1) I grew up loving the first movie and 2) when my writing is super depressing and dark, like the last chapter, I need something goofy and silly and not dark at all to balance it out. And they're just super funny.

 

Blog

 

 

blogs.disney.com

This blog was how I found out about "Tell a Fairytale Day", because they had a super cute blog about it. I just really enjoy them finding all sorts of amusing or awesome blogs on here to read! Follow Disney on Facebook, and you'll see each blog every day!

 

Website

 

Remember on MySpace, the bulletin board that was on your page, where you could add your own photos, or go through millions of pics to add on there? Yeah, this is that, but to a whole other level! I hadn't joined until now because I knew I'd become addicted, and indeed I have! So has LA Knight, and the last time we edited, we ended up on pinterest for 2-3 hours!

 

Video

 

 

To This Day by Shane Koyczan

Watch it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltun92DfnPY&feature=share&list=FLaAuZ7-QAgDGk2g_IzAxXwg

This vid is AMAZING! Prepare yourself for tears, because this vid is just so sad and so accurate. It's about bullying, and what is really going on. Best thing about bullying EVER!

GO WATCH!

 

Random Thing

 

 

To quote Ingrid: "SCHNOW!!!"

Yes, I've blogged and tweeted and message and talked about this A LOT, but I can't hlep it! It snowed like, 4 inches or more out here more than once! I didn't want it to stop! But sadly it did!

 

 

And, of course, The Gem Show!

This was the first day, with my girls and my cousins! And I went again with Danielle (she's the one crouching down on the left) and the aunts, and had a blast! It was so fun! Can't wait till next year!

 

 

That's my favs of the month! Hope yours was as fun!

 

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January Favorites

Since everyone and their mother has a blog post (usually with a youtube post, but since I don't have a camera, it's on here only) about their favorites of the month, I decided to jump on the bandwagon.

So here's my fav's of the month!

Book

 

 

Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan

 

Okay, this isn't a book. It's a manga series. But I'm in love with it. I've been reading it, but now I'm obsessed with it! It's basically the story of a 12 yr old boy who's 1/4 demon, who is the heir of the King of the Demon Parade. Very well done. I'm already close to 100 chapters in, and started the anime

 

 

Movies

 

 

Rurouni Kenshin

 

I haven't seen too many movies this month, but the one I can't help but be in love with is the live action Rurouni Kenshin movie. It successfully combines four or five story arcs into one, and is really well done. Although I couldn't understand it (I could only watch it in Japanese with no subtitles), I can already tell it's well done.

 

If you think I need to chose one that I could fully appreciate, that one would be...

 

 

Red Tails

 

So well done. The last movie that George Lucas ever did, and it's brilliant. So well done! I loved it!

 

 

TV Show

 

 

Hikaru no Go
(Japaense version with English subtitles)

 

As I said earlier, I've been watching Nura, but only the first 2 episodes. I'm further with this show. I can't stand the English version at ALL, but the Japanese voice actors do a MUCH better job. I've been a fan of this for some years, but never saw the anime till now. Stays true to the story and pretty funny. Also, I can actually see what Go really is, and learn a little bit about it while watching. The manga doesn't have that element, so it's not as easy to follow the little nuances that are in the anime.

 

 

Makeup Guru

 

 

Kandee Johnson

Youtube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/kandeejohnson

 

It's like I find a new person or channel to subscribe to every other week! I found Kandee because she's now a part of Ipsy and FAWN. And boy, am I glad I did. She updates more than Ingrid, at least this month, and is even funnier! I just love watching her. I end up giggling almost every time!

 

 

Songs

 

Yes, there's more than one. What can I say? I love music! I'll go alphabetically

 

 

Let It Grow by Ester Dean

 

This is the theme for the movie The Lorax, which I also saw this month. Too sad to be a fav, but I just adore this song!

 

 

Queen Bee by Rochelle Diamante

 

Michelle Phan used this is one of her videos, and boy am I addicted! So fun to dance to!

 

 

Gang of Rhythm by Walk Off the Earth

 

They have the funnest cover of Taylor Swift's I Knew You Were Trouble, but I listen to this song WAY more. It's so catchy, and the video's hilarious!

 

 

Food

 

 

Anthony's Fish Grotto

 

I know I mentioned this before, and have more than one photo from my dinner here, but everything tasted good here - even the coleslaw! I don't like coleslaw almost anywhere except for KFC. And this place topped it! Absolutely amazing, and the ship sailing by in the middle of dinner was one of the coolest things dealing with food EVER!

 

 

So that's my favorites of the month! What are some of yours? Let me know below!

 

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My Month in Photos! ~1/5 - 1/27~

SORRY! I've done it again! Basically no photos at all for weeks, and then on Friday I went on a trip to San Diego/Carlsbad. Took a TON of photos, and now I'm able to post!

Oh, and if you're wondering where chapter 32 is...take it up with my editor! She hasn't given the edits for 31, and I need to know everything about 31 first. That's how I flow. Can't really write just yet... >:/

So here's some shots of what I've doing!

 

 

My Favorite Shoes! Posted these for a contest on MichellePhan.com (Didn't win)

 

 

Another favorite, this time in earrings!

 

 

Angel likes to just stare at me from across the room for no reason...dunno why. Silly kitty!

 

 

My speaker jack feel to pieces! So my music coming from my laptop right now sucks! :(

 

 

This pic was randomly on the board at church. Isn't it pretty? It's one of the Ten Virgins!

 

 

This is the oldest member of my family on either side, my Great-Aunt Eunice! She's 94 1/2! Doesn't she look great for her age!

 

 

This is my second cousin (I think). She's just too cute, isn't she? :)

 

 

Yes, this is calamari. Just the appetizer for one of the best dinners I've ever had here:

 

 

Anthony's Fish Grotto! If you're in the San Diego area, you gotta go!

 

 

After dinner we walked around and saw The Star of India! It sailed past the resturaunt during dinner!

 

 

Before we left, we had to see Daddy's ship, The Midway! He served during Vietnam from 1970-1973

 

 

So that was my January! Did you do anything fun or meet anyone new?

 

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HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

Happy New Year, ya'll!!!



Or at least, it will be the new year tomorrow. I can't believe it's the last day of 2012. Seems like just yesterday that it was turning 2000! Oh man, I'm old!

So, as I look back at this year, and all the struggles I've overcome, and how I've established myself online, I'm gonna show you some of my favorites of the year!

Books

 

Of course, I have to start it off with this! My fav is...

 



 

Glass!

It really was my fav. I mean, I read it a bazillion times, and enjoyed it (almost) every time! Yes, at the end there, just before it was published, I was going a little Glass-stir-crazy! But I've read it twice since, just because!

 

And if you're still not satisfied, my other I-didn't-edit-this-and-don't-know-the-author-personally book would have to be

 

 

Flame of Sevenwaters by Juliet Marillier. Seriously, I love this author! Every book of hers I've picked up, I've loved. Which isn't all of them, but the Sevenwaters Series was my first girl power books, and I just adore them. They've never disappointed, except for Child of the Prophecy, a little. But you should definately pick this series up!

 

 

Movies

 

Going on from book, and closely related would be movies! Once again, I have two I have to mention, though my first is my first.

 

 

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

This did not disappoint, not at all! Absolutely loved it! I can understand why the critics gave it a mediocre rating, because no, it's not super-duper epic, but I loved it! Sure, there's way more humor, but this is a kids book! They have to add in all sorts of stuff, and since it's Peter, Fran and Phillipa, and I can't wait for the next one, The Desolation of Smaug!

 

 

Right underneath that is The Dark Knight Rises

I think it's bloody brilliant! lol, been watching too much Harry Potter! Anywho, it's a great movie! Totally made me forget common Batman lore, it just drew me in so and had me buying the plot. I just adore this movie, and I can't wait to steal my brother's copy for some late night viewing some time!

 

 

TV Shows

 

Now onto TV Shows. Yes, yet again, I have two. I just couldn't decide!

 

 

Arrow is basically the grown-up version of Green Arrow. He's way darker, younger, and hotter! I just love this show! I'm behind right now, but Saturday, me, LA Knight, and IK Scott are gonna catch up on our eyecandy! ;)

 

 

Tying with Arrow is Tron: Uprising

This is inbetween the two movies, starring the movie's cast, and with Elijah Wood as Beck, the original main character. Boy, oh boy, this show is not for the lazy viewer, nor the goofy lovers! Premise of the series: Beck and his friends are playing a game, when thousands of soldiers arrive and take over the city. Their first act: destroy the park they were playing in to put up a really stupid statue of Clu. When Body, Beck's best friend, stands up to the guard they derez, or kill him. Beck's determined to take a stand and end the constant removal of rights, executions. Very well done, but you have to see if from the beginning.

 

These two tied, because they're both so similar, and yet so very different!

 

 

Songs

 

Now, I have a whole playlist on Spotify with my top 20 songs for the year. But one wasn't on there, because Spotify doesn't have the rights to the song.

 

 

I Knew You Were Trouble - Taylor Swift

It just spoke to me, and reminded me so much of my last relationship. I always head bang to this (yes, to THIS) and it just is so true. But the rest of my songs are as follows:

 

2. I Love You - 2NE1

3. Moontrance - Lindsey Stirling

4. Part of Me - Katy Perry

5. Iris - Leona Lewis

6. Lord of the Rings - The Piano Guys

7. Girl on Fire - Alicia Keys

8. Diamonds - Rhianna

9. People Like Us - Kelly Clarkson

10. Wide Awake - Katy Perry

11. Make It in America - Victorious Cast

12. We are Never Ever Getting Back Together - Taylor Swift

13. Gangnam Style - Psy

14. Arwen's Vigil - The Piano Guys

15. I Will Rise - Alex Boye ft. LDC

16. Starships - Megan Nicole and Lindsey Stirling

17. Blank Page - Christina Aguilera

18. Hurt - Leona Lewis

19. A New Way to Bleed (Photek Remix) - Evanescence

20. Monster - BIGBANG

 

Honorable Mentions:

 

Warrior (Clean Version) - Ke$ha

Burn it Down - Linkin Park

 

You can see the playlist, minus the Ke$ha song and I Knew You Were Trouble on my facebook page, it's a highlight from Dec 5.

 

 

Game

 

There has been a ton of games in the past couple of years that I've loved, but the one that I was so looking forward to, and enjoy playing the most from this year has to be

 

 

Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword

Not only is this an awesome game with a brand new take on Link I've never, EVER heard of before (a pushover. Seriously, Link's a PUSHOVER! So different, I love it!), but it also comes with a SOUNDTRACK! Many a scene has been edited, written, and planned out to that music! Hands down, my fav!

 

 

Makeup Brand and Guru

 

I've only gotten into makeup recently, and that's due to Promise Phan, Michelle Phan, and many other great Youtubers! So I have to add in the brand that I've loved, as well as the guru that I love the most.

 

First is brand, and that is

 

 

They've always lived up to expectations, and I keep finding myself going back to them. And, they're the most highly recommended.

 

Now for guru...Oh man, this is hard! I can't decide on 1, I'm going with 3!

 

 

Promise Phan

Youtube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/dope2111

First Promise was the first Guru I found! Her transformations are AMAZING! She's so sweet, and can do the most amazing things with makeup, even just the cheap halloween makeup for $3! So awesome!

 

 

Michelle Phan

Youtube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/MichellePhan

Then Michelle was the first one that I tried out her look! It was her Avatar Inspired look, which I loved on me! (View that vid here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BcAxgcuTRY&list=PL386A706F3A938041&index=10) Her vids are just so good, though the makeup looks have mostly been for her Glam Bag from Ipsy, which I don't subscribe to. But she's promised a comeback for all kinds of makeup looks, as well as her continued fashion advice, and other beauty knowledge!

 

 

Ingrid

Youtube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/missglamorazzi

Last but definately not the least is Ingrid aka MissGlamorazzi! She has the same skin type as me, so her buying advice works better for me, at least so far! And she's so cute and funny and upbeat, I just can't get enough of her! I love this girl!

 

Wow, they're all so different, but they definately make my list!

 

 

Hair Care Line

 

I've been bouncing around hair care lines for YEARS, since I just always have trouble. But one line seems to be cheap enough, easy enough to find, and has enough variety for me to keep coming back. And I've gotten some advice to stay with this product line:

 

 

I just can't stay away from this stuff! They've gone hypoallergenic, they have a professionals line, and they keep making must-have lists all over the web! I had to add them in!

 

 

Fashion Trend

 

This year was full of trends, from the peplum to the return of bold lips and eyes! But the one trend I love the most and will continue to rock for a long while is

 

 

Military! I just love this so much! I love hunter/olive/military green, it's my fav color ever, I like the look of a military jacket, and camo I've always been a fan off. Also always wanted some combat boots, which I now have for kinda cheap, thanks to this trend! I also got a camo jacket, which I'm gonna stud up and cover in patches honoring my father's military service in Vietnam from 1970-1973. Still don't have everything for it yet, but expect pics to come of me rocking that for a while!

 

 

Whoo! What a crazy year this has been! I helped publish a book, am getting close to finishing mine, become a fashionista, and have lots of plans for this coming year! I hope ya'll have a safe New Year's Eve, and don't drink and drive!

 

And I hope you have a great 2013!

 

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