Don't worry though - I'm totally at peace with updating this for my eyes only! I keep a pretty detailed 'diary' using OpenOffice on my computer, where I jot notes on just about everything:
- Wish list and product obsessions!
- Hauls - I write down everything I purchase, sadly :) Otherwise I forget when, where and how much!
- Commentary on what I've been up to.
- Menu plans (which I seldom stick to!)
- To-do lists (which I TRY to stick to), and
- Any brainstorming from the million-and-one magazines I buy each month!
So it makes sense for me to put everything online, where it may some day be useful to someone else as well as me :) My only concern is how regular I'll be with updating this! Not that I'm trying to sabotage myself, but I just have to look at my history with sticking to tasks to feel some doubt....lol. One of my more challenging personality traits and one that I am trying desperately to change! So I would appreciate ALL the help I can get from you guys - a kind word, a kick in the butt, whatever your motivation-style is!
I'm off work sick again today, soooo frustrating - but that's definitey another story for another time. I've finally been catching up on my YT subscriptions this morning! I'm so, so excited about it, it's one of the few things in life I can always count on to bring me enjoyment, relaxation and inspiration! Sometimes I wonder whether watching beauty videos is superficial, but it only takes two seconds to come to my senses and realise: NO! It's the best thing to know such incredible people and learn so much.
Right now I'm stretching my back out, sitting on my couch in my parents' lounge :) Just had some raisin toast (one of my all time favourite breakfasts!) and a cup of coffee, so I'm feeling pretty smug right now! Back in the day I had a terrible way of coping with stress at my previous job - buying 2 slices of thick-cut raisin toast and a large, skim-milk flat white from McCafe :P Oh dear! I did it way too often, it was a total addication for me. But at the time, getting to work at 6.45am in the morning and not finishing until 6.00pm, it was the little treat that got me through!
My main goal for today is to NOT go the shops - I wonder how long I'll last? Ever since I swatched the Revlon Colorburst lipsticks on the back of my hand at Big W, I've been OBSESSING over them :/ There are probably 5 shades or more that I want to buy! And full price (RRP) in Australia is $22.95 :(
On the Revlon Australia website (http://products.revlon.com.au/lips), they list their 'claims' for these lippies:
- Elasticolor - technology hugs lips with a burst of virtually weightless color
- Innovative formula provides a high-pigment colour release in just one swipe
- Film-forming polymers for longer wear and lip conditioning
- Moisturisers and anti-oxidants, including Sweet Almond Oil to improve lip texture
All I know is that they feel incredible on the skin! They have a gorgeous, creamy texture, great pigmentation and beautiful shades :D Hopefully that will translate just as well on the lips. There are ideally SIX shades I'd love to get (yes, I'm terrible, I know!), but that would mean spending just under $138! Wow! I did some searching on Ebay and there are some shades available, but I'm not sure yet if I want them enough to commit to ordering online.
At the moment, and this is open to frequent change, my most wished-for shades are:
- Peach
- Mauve
- Blush
- Soft Suede
- Rosy Nude
- Hazelnut
If you've read this far - thank you! Well done! I'm off now to watch more YT and have another coffee, of course. I hope all you lovelies have a wonderful day, evening or night - whatever the case may be!
xoxo Meghan
