MAY

Let it be, May!

Birds are chirping, BBQ is grilling, pools are opening, and the sweet smell of flowers blooming fill the air.  May is so beautiful, because it is when people seem to be happier (besides Christmas) and this season tends to make more smiles appear.

This month is full of things to do, yet not enough time to do all of them.  As Adam and I are transitioning into another month of marriage, we are truly transitioning within our lives together as well.  From, figuring out where we are going to move next, to having discussions about full-time career opportunities, to trying to make more time for each other with our schedules, life kind of is speeding before us and we need to catch up!

I am excited for this May because I have some goals that I promised myself I will keep to!  One personal goal (that won't be in my list of 5) is that I am going to try and post at least once or twice a week.  Since life has been flashing before me, it has been difficult to just sit down and write.  BUT, I WILL DO IT!  I am planning on sharing some projects that I am planning on doing, to what I am teaching myself about finding my way.  On with the goals.

MAY GOALS ::

1. Have a true date(s) with Adam.   I've seen ideas from special dinner dates, group dates, to movie nights.  But, one that I have seen that I want to try is, once a month Adam and I would go on a grocery shopping date for a specific dinner in mind for that night and then cook it together. Daw.
2. Truly show appreciation for others more.  This is really self explanatory, but I want to show people out there, either it be family, friends or random strangers, more acts of kindness.  Pay it forward, y'all.
3. Get rid of the negative!  Get rid of that extra clutter in your life, get rid of that negative energy, and get RID of those negative people!! They are NOT worth your happiness.  I have had to tell myself that a lot, but I am really going to live by it now.
4. Make more time for Girl Time.
5. Take fur-babies on a LONGER walk everyday. (with Adam) We take them on a good walk everyday or every other day, but I want to take them on a longer walk, and more often!  And with Adam, because then we can go over our day, what made us smile, what made us frustrated, and why we love each other.

What are your May Goals?  Lots of things happening for us this month, y'all.  We got to keep that smile on our face, and in our hearts and keep our faith always.

Talk to you soon!

Sephora Haul

Hey Y'all!

I hope that you guys had a wonderful and blessed Easter holiday!  This weekend Adam and I went up  to my beautiful home state of Maryland, and spent time with my family.  My dad got Baptized, First Communion, and Confirmation! God is good, y'all!

Yet, this weekend didn't only bring beautiful flowers, and the smell of spring, it brought me home, to my home Sephora, where I love everyone and everything.

I have a confession guys, I am a makeup hoarder.

I walked into my Sephora, knowing that all I needed was a new bronzer...

Well, I didn't last 5 minutes without walking over to their new product end cap, which held the most beautiful array of colorful lip tints. (Lip Tar)

And just so everyone is aware, PURPLE is this years color, and I personally think it will stay around a good bit!  

So, obviously we all know what happened next, I went straight for a gorgeous purple lip tint, AND I FOUND ONE -- called HOOCHIE!  It is by Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics, and it is 100% Vegan.

Hoochie - Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics

The color is subtle, yet strong.  You only need a pin prick of the Lip Tar ago put on your lips for the color I have above.

As I continued my stroll through the wonders of Sephora, I found my bronzer, by Too Faced, a highlight by Sephora, and a new mascara by Smashbox, since mine was running low!

Beach Bunny - Too Faced

The color is perfect for all seasons, which is fantastic, because if you are anything like me, you are PALE in the winter and then TAN in the summer, so this bronzer goes with the seasons! PERF!

There are also some Too Faced bronzers that smell like Chocolate, YES, CHOCOLATE!  (You're Welcome)

Full Exposure - Smashbox

This is a great mascara for those of us that have naturally long eyelashes, that just want that lift and separation.  A lot of people recommend "They're Real" by Benefit, and that is fantastic for extra length.

And lastly, I purchased a new highlighter from the Sephora brand, called Star Dust and it gives you that extra shimmer you want, and nice highlight for your cheekbones and nose.

And as I was taking these photos, my cute puppy, Linix wanted to say "Hello" to you!

Lipstick & Squats