Showing posts with label September. Show all posts
Showing posts with label September. Show all posts

Tuesday, September 30, 2014

Monthly Favorites ~September 2014~

Hey guys!

So I'm making a vow, and ya'll better hold me to it, that I'm gonna post SOMETHING next month, and not just reposting 1 thing randomly inbetween my monthly favorites. -_-'

BUT! Today's the last day of the month, in fact, the last hours of the month, so it's FAVORITES TIME!!!! Let's do this!


BOOK


The Bourne Identity by Robert Ludlum

This is what the movie from 2003 is based on. I loved the movie, so of course I was interested in reading the book, and BOY am I glad I did! It's quite good, though as an adult novel it's got some nudity and a rape scene. Check out my review HERE to see all my thoughts on it!


TV SHOW


I recently started watching this season on Netflix, and it's AWESOME! Only on episode 6, but I really do like it!



Lab Rats

This is a comedy series that has really brightened my life while depressed or in a bad mood. It's funny, creative, and has a wonderful idea. I really like it for laughs and something fluffy. Even in situations that should dark it's hilarious!


MOVIE


Finally got to see this, and BOY it was worth the wait! So cute and well done, and I love how it set up the original!


YOUTUBERS


Nancy Reads
Check out her channel HERE

I subscribed to Nancy Reads because she had a deep discussion without anger or prejudice about diversity in books. While her favorite type of books isn't mine, her discussions are very deep and fun to watch, as well as her other videos. She posted one video every day this month (except 1), which has only made me glad I subscribed!



abookutopia
Check out her channel HERE

Sasha is addicted to books, The Mortal Instruments, Jennifer L Armentrout, and Scotland. She's also hilarious, clever, smart, and fun to watch! I stumbled onto her channel like most booktubers I follow, and I'm glad I did. She's bright and full of energy while poking fun of herself and her fangirling.


VIDEO


Whose Line Is It Anyway was one of the funniest shows on TV in it's day, and moments like this make it the funniest I've ever seen. You've got to see this one, it's so well done!
MEOW!


MAKEUP


Clinique's CC Cream

My mom accidentally got this in Very Light, which meant it made her look dead, but is a close match to me. When I first apply it, it looks like it's gonna slide right off my face, but after a minute or two it sets and looks GREAT. I really love it. But as an oily girl, I've GOT to set it or it does slide.



The Rocket Mascara by Maybelline

While I still love The Falsies, The Rocket is definitely a favorite! It's great at crazy length and volume, but it can get clumpy, and it's wet formula means getting it on my lids, upper or lower, is almost a given. I don't really like the brush, but I find myself grateful I got this. Just need to replace The Falsies, so I can go for drama, or DRAMA as I wish by bouncing between these two. :)


MUSIC

1.

Boom Clap by Charlie XCX

While I'm still in love with Shake It Off by Taylor Swift, I think I listened to this more this month! I stumbled onto the music video while winding down for bed, and fell in love! I haven't and don't plan to see The Fault in Our Stars (I know, I'm weird, but it's too depressing!!!), but this song is making me rethink that...

2.

La La Latch by Pentatonix

Number 2 is DEFINITELY this song! I saw the music video shortly after it premiered, and fell in love. It went live on Spotify, and I was hooked. Listening to it while I type!

3.

Black Widow by Iggy Azalea ft. Rita Ora

This is kind of a strange choice for me, especially as the song curses, but I just mute it and enjoy the beat. I love the girl power behind it, and the video was pretty cool.


Those are my favorites this month!

What song do you have constant replay? Catching up on a show?
Let me know!
:)

Wednesday, October 9, 2013

August/September Monthly Favorites

Hey Guys!

I know, it's been forever since I've done a Week in Pics post, as well as a Monthly Favorites, but as  you know from all my other posts, things have been nuts!

But!

I have list (a long one) and pics for all of them! This will be a double monthly favorites, with a return to your regularly programmed blogging schedule from here on out, I promise! I'll probably post the weekly pics late Thursday night, since Fridays are now my work day, where me and LA Knight come together to hang, watch tv and movies, and edit until we're done, which lately has been about 3-4 AM. We don't leave things half done (except watching stuff, we often only see a tiny bit of what we want to) so that our work is done and available for your viewing pleasure ASAP!

Anywho, onto the favorites!
 
BOOKS
 
August
 
 
Percy Jackson and the Olympians Series
 
OMG, all of August, I started and finished this series. The first one was blah, I only read it because I love the movie (yes, I love the movie and dislike the book). But it gets better with each book! Totally a great series
 
September
 
 
The Heroes of Olympus Series
 
Percy Jackson's sequel series. OMG, this series. Absolutely amazing. Each book is better than the last, and I can't wait to read the next one, House of Hades. I'm getting this series from the library, and I'm on the waiting list for it!
 
MOVIES
 
August
 
 
Star Trek: Into Darkness
 
THIS. MOVIE.
Wow. Just...wow. I didn't think it could top the first one in the new movies, and it totally did. Benedict Cumberbatch was absolutely awesome, the plot is great. Just, WOW!
 
September
 
 
Man of Steel
 
I literally watched Star Trek one week, and this the next. I went with LA Knight and IK Scott to see Star Trek, but it was out of theaters, so we saw this instead. And this movie is AMAZING! Love it! Although I'm miffed about the new Batman choice, because this movie rocks, I'll watch it. Because of this movie!!!
 
TV SHOW
 
September
 
 
Agents of Shield
 
August was pretty dead, but several shows came back this fall, and this one is brand new. And I gotta say, this is beats Legend of Korra. Korra hasn't matured, and while Coulson's return is kinda dumb, I love the team's dynamic. Loving this show!
 
YOUTUBERS
 
August
 
 
AprilAthena7
 
Currently watching a vid as I'm writing this right now. She's so upbeat and funny, cute and her tips are great. Love her!
 
September
 
 
 bubzbeauty
 
Her Sleeping Beauty video is hilarious! I was hooked, just from that vid. She's super sweet, and I love her accent! Check her out!
 
VIDEOS
 
August
 
 
This is a commercial in Thailand. I've seen it on Facebook and Tumblr (check out my Tumblr here: http://llobrien13.tumblr.com/). I get chocked up just talking about it, because it's so amazing and beautiful. A must watch!
 
September
 
 
In case you weren't aware, I'm LDS, and this past weekend was our General Conference. This was Elder Jeffrey R Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, his talk called Broken Vessels. In case you didn't know from this post here: http://lorienlobrien.blogspot.com/2012/08/ptsd-explanation.html I suffer from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, which includes several anxiety disorders and depression. So this talk really touched me. I've never heard a leader of my church talk admit suffering from it, nor mention of any previous leaders dealing with it. I think any one dealing with these kind of problems should watch this, because it's simply beautiful.
 
SHOES
 
 
I bought these boots from Forever21 last year during Black Friday, and I've been obsessed ever since. No, they're not leather, but they're holding up really well. I also injured my foot Thursday, and these have been holding my foot very well while it returns to normal (almost there!).
 
FOOD
 
 
Loft House Pumpkin Mini Cookies
 
This is a recent love, as in the past two days. But DUDE! So yummy! Too bad they're terrible for you... o.o'
 
RANDOM
 
 
Bath and Body Works Candle in Pumpkin Cupcake
 
DUDE! Amazing scent. It smell EXACTLY as what it says. I haven't burned mine at all, since it is a mini, not a large, 3 wick one. But I don't really need to! I keep it by my bed, and I smell it as I fall sleep, and it's so relaxing.
 
MUSIC
 
Okay, this is not my top 3, it's my top six, in order, not by month
 
1
 
 
Waiting for Superman by Daughtry
 
I don't know if this is for the movie, because I don't know anything about the movie, but this song totally speaks to me. I love it!
 
2
 
 
Young & Beautiful by Lana Del Rey
 
I haven't seen the movie The Great Gatsby, and I'm probably not going to, but this song! There are two versions, and I love them both! When LA and I were working, this came on my music player in an ad, and we had to hear it. We both stopped working and just listened, because it's so haunting and stunning. It's on a bunch of my playlists now. Beautiful
 
3
 
 
In Your Arms by Kina Grannis
 
First of all, have you seen the video? It's amazing! Check it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOu0DuxFAT0
But the song is addicting and super cute. Love it!
 
4
 
 
Just to Get High by Nickelback
 
This song has so much heart and is so personal. The passion in this song just speaks to me. And the message is wonderful! A must hear!
 
5
 
 
Unsinkable (Never Giving Up) by Sam Tsui and Elle Winter
 
This song was written for the Music is Medicine campaign for a 16 year old girl battling cancer. Watch the video here for more information: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6DYX-RpGNA
But if you can, buy it! All profit goes to benefit pediatric oncology research at Mount Sinai, where Cindy, the girl, goes. And it's just a great song about never giving up!
 
6
 
 
Amphetamine by I Can't Go On, I'll Go On from Bandslam
 
This song is so awesome. In fact, ALL the songs by this band in the movie is amazing! But this one has been on repeat lately! Check out the soundtrack, and the movie. So good!
 
So, that was kinda HUGE! But I hope you enjoy it, and I *PROMISE* that it won't be this long between posts, and the posts will be a little smaller.
 
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