RECAP OF 2016...

I'm sure you hear this at the end of every year, but boy did this year fly by! 2016 was definitely a great year, even though it did have its up and downs. Here's a little recap of how 2016 went for me...

Truthfully, nothing great happened to me at the beginning of the year. The only exciting thing was that I had just started a new job! It was my second job at the time, and it was at a local day care. I loved it-- until I realized there's only so much patience I can have with kids. I worked there 2-3 times a week, up until September, I became a substitute. I would be around there about once a month and I really started to miss it being as the kids all had such a special place in my heart. Fortunately coming up, I will be back working there more than I have been, which is super exciting! 

Next came Prom. God what a disaster this was. I had an amazing time with all my friends at the time. No, I wouldn't change anything about it now if I could, but if I knew I wouldn't be in touch with any of the people I spent the whole time with, I definitely would have changed in then. I was absolutely head over heels in love with my dress! 

After Prom, the rest of the school year pretty much flew by for the most part. I partied non-stop every weekend. (yes, I was just being a typical highschooler.) I bought my very first own car!! (with some help from my parents, thanks guys :p)

Next step- Graduation! It seemed so unreal, and so bittersweet. I couldn't believe this moment was finally here. I didn't want to believe this was happening. I was a mess, but hey, I made it that far!

After graduation came the beginning of summer which consisted mainly of lots of parties, long hot beach days, and boring sucky days at work. But- on August 7th I turned 18!! Finally the day I was counting down to!!! Don't know why though... because nothing really changed. oh well.

This is when the countdown really started to begin. I felt my phone vibrate in my pocket at work, so I went in the bathroom, looked down at my phone and saw a text that said "my leave was approved." On August 20th, the guy I have been talking to for months via text message, Facetime, and every other source of social media was finally coming home! I was beyond excited, but also nervous. So many thoughts were going through my head. What if he sees me and thinks I'm ugly? What if there's another girl at home waiting for him, and not just me? In the back of my mind, I knew how honest and kind hearted Joe was, and I knew nothing like that would happen. Sure enough, it didn't, and the week he spent at home was definitely a week I will never forget. Some people might say military/long distance relationships are never going to last, but 4+ months later, we are better than ever. Lucky me, got to spend the new years with him! I have a total of 12 days with him currently, and we're having so much fun having him back in Jersey!

Here's a few pictures from his trip back in August.

& a few pictures from the past 5 day's he has spent at home so far!

I'm so happy he's able to spend some time at home with me and our families! For the past 4 months when he was away, I stayed in touch with his family and went to their house every so often to hangout. 

Other random stuff that has happened to me was that I got my first tattoo-- and now I want more!!! I also got through my first semester of college, when I didn't want to be there at all. I also finally decided what I wanted to do with my future- and that's be a cosmetologist and a hair stylist! Which is why coming up this year I will attend a cosmetology school. There's so many exciting things to look forward to in 2017. I can't wait, & I can't wait to share it with my readers as well!

College... dropout!?

School was GREAT! 

Ah, school. everyone just loves it right!? To be honest, I loved it. I hated sitting home and doing nothing. I got to see my friends, and I had people to talk to all day. Truthfully, the end of my high school career was a joke. I had one real class, that somehow I b*llsh*tted my way through. I guess I liked school more for the social aspect, rather than the education part, (as bad as that may seem). Every day, in 3-4  classes out of the 6 classes I had, I found myself sitting in my favorite teachers classroom, messing around or ranting about who pissed me off that day, and she totally understood. She was there for me when I needed her the most, and I am forever thankful to have had someone like her in my life. 

Now back to school. Sure, college always came up in conversation with family members, and counselors, etc, but I never truly found myself wanting to ever go away to school, let alone actually going. I took the SAT'S and ACT'S so I would be ready for college when that time has come. At community college orientation during my senior year, I low key loved being on a college campus, surrounded by all my friends. We were laughing, having fun, messing around, and saying how badly we couldn't wait to have the freedom we will have in the near future.  

Graduation Time!

Next step.. graduation. Boy, was I ready! It was a bittersweet time in my life, to say the least. I was growing up, and would now be considered an adult. The next step of my life was happening, and I had no idea what was gonna happen! A handful of my friends were getting ready to move away from home, ready to start their college career. Another handful of my friends were ready to continue their education here at home, at our local community college. To be completely honest, I signed up for my classes and paid no interest in it after that, whatsoever. I think I was too focused on enjoying my last summer with everyone home to think about all the schoolwork I had a head of me. 

After graduation, the next two weeks were great. I was out every day and every night, hanging out with my friends, creating many memories I'll never forget. 

Then reality hit...

I never believed anyone when they said my "high school life" would go down the drain after graduation. I started working many, many days. Every so often I would take the day off, and go to the beach, or spend the day getting lunch with my friends. But the majority of the time I was working. Don't get me wrong, I love to work. Everyone says how hard of a worker I am, and how I had very good work ethics. Truthfully, I don't mind working as much as I do. It feels good, and rewarding. I started losing touch with my friends, and by the end of the summer I practically kept in touch with about 4 girls from high school. To this day, there's only two. (s/o to Emilia & Amanda, who I know are reading this!) 

I slowly started dreading school and when it was time, I went in with a bad attitude. I was miserable, cranky, and always grumpy when I was on the campus. The first few days were TERRIBLE. I didn't like the atmosphere at all. Fortunately, it wasn't too big of an inconvenience, being as it took me a total of 3 minutes to get to class, and I only went 3 days a week. I begged and begged and begged my parents to let me drop out. I had already dropped one class (due to it being unnecessary for my business major), and I had 3 more to go. All my friends joked around calling me the dropout, but hey, I gave it a shot! My parents, always being the ones to constantly look out for me and my wellbeing refused to let me drop out. They wanted me to attend the first semester, to get a taste of the college experience. My mom swore I would change my mind and have a whole different outlook on it throughout the semester. Well, that didn't happen. In fact, it only got worse. Dropping the rest of my three classes was already out of the question, so I continued to go. I went to class, did my work, and that was it. Every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. I constantly complained about how much I hated it. I really only went to make my parents happy. I tried it, and what people say is true. College isn't for everyone. (Fun Fact-- I wrote an essay on how College isn't for Everyone in my English Class and I passed! lol!)

What next?

Here I am, sitting in my bed before work on a Tuesday. My last Tuesday with classes! I finished off the semester! I'll never admit this to my parents, but I'm glad I attended college for one semester, even if people do say it was a waste of time and money. The only way I would have known it wasn't  for me was if I tried it, and that's exactly what I did, thanks to my parents. Sure, some people don't support my decision of not going to real college, but it's not like I'm going to do absolutely nothing with my life. I have a passion for makeup and hair, as many of you already know, and that's why I'm so excited to be attending a cosmetology school around the fall of 2017! As of right now, for the next few months I'm going to be working full time between all 3 of my jobs. The school is undecided yet, whether it be here in New Jersey, or down south, where I'm reeeeallly aiming towards. (sorry ma & dad!) But I'm beyond thankful to have so many people who support me and my decision! I truly cannot wait for my future, and to start doing what I absolutely love!! 

YOUTUBE!?!?

EVERYDAY MAKEUP ROUTINE

So I have been thinking a lot about things lately, and one of my biggest regrets is ending my youtube career, and deleting all the videos that took hours upon hours to create, which is why I decided to start up again. 

My first video is a get ready with me, featuring my everyday makeup routine. No, I do not wear makeup everyday, nor do I wear this much every time I do wear it. Here's a transformation I made...

edited via vsco.

...could be pretty scary, right!?
CLICK HERE TO VIEW VIDEO!

Here's a list of products I used.

FACE:

Foundation: Urban Decay Naked foundation
Applied with Real Techniques Expert Face Brush
Concelear: -Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Dark Circle Eraser
              -NYX above & beyond Full Coverage Concelear
Powder: NYX stay matte powder foundation
Bronzer: NYC Smooth Skin Bronzing Face Powder
Blush: Revolution The Matte Blush in the color NUDE
Highlight: e.l.f. Illuminating Palette

EYES:

Eyeliner: Maybelline Master precise liquid eyeliner
Mascara Primer:SmashBox Photo Finish Lash Primer
Mascara: Both of the SmashBox X-RATED mascara volumateur
Eyebrows:Ulta Eye & Brow Shaping Kit








Hope you guys enjoyed, and be sure to check out the video & to subscribe and thumbs up! THANKS :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_MHyoa_Ntk

              BEST OF...

2016

Can you believe it's already the end of 2016? This year I discovered new and old beauty products, lifestyle items, and even media that I would like to share with you. These were all my go-to's, holy grails, and must haves of 2016. Hope you enjoy! :) 

BEAUTY

• Maybelline Dream Pure BB 8-in-1 Beauty Balm Skin Clearing Perfector

If you have sensitive skin, just like myself, this lightweight BB cream is perfect for you. Not only does it provide you with the perfect amount of coverage, but it contains 2% Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment, which will help clear up any blemishes on your skin. 

• Anastasia Beverely Hills Liquid Lipstick in the color CRUSH 

This long lasting matte liquid lipstick is perfect for any kind of makeup look you are going for.  It applies easily, lasts long, and looks great! 

• REDKEN blonde idol sulfate-free Shampoo 

This next product is for all you blondes out there. If you're constantly dying your hair lighter and getting highlights in it every so often, this shampoo is perfect for you. It's made to protect your hair from any damage that may occur, and leaves you with the softest hair! Smells great too, and who doesn't love clean, smooth, great smelling hair!?

• Herbel Essences NAKED dry shampoo

We all have those days where we wake up lazy, with second day hair, and want to do nothing but throw it up in a messy bun, or give it those loose lazy curls. This dry Shampoo absorbs all the unnecessary oils, and makes your hair look and feel like you put more than a minutes worth of effort into it! 

Misc

• FUJIFILM Instax Mini 8 Instant Camera

Truthfully, having a printed picture in front of you brings great pleasure to many. Today we are so wrapped up in our cell phones, that the only photo albums that still exist are the ones in our camera rolls. This mini polaroid camera is perfect to capture any special moment, and the best part is that you have the physical picture with you, rather than through a screen. This camera has been very popular the past few months, and it is 100% worth the investment. I also have a photo album specifically made for these 2.13" x 3.4"pictures, which is such a convenient way to store all the pictures I take! 

• FitBit Alta

Working 3 jobs, I tend to lose track of time a lot. Not being able to look at my phone for the time can be a constant struggle, when there's no other clock around. That's why the FitBit Alta is the perfect watch for you, if you're constantly running around. Not only does this watch provide the time, but it provides track exercise, sleep patterns, and allows you to set fitness goals for yourself, whether it's daily or weekly. All you have to do is purchase the watch, download the app, and you're all set. Now you'll know how fit you are, when you take part in your daily activities! 

• Shameless

You're lying if you say you don't spend lazy days binge watching Netflix. I know I do, but the only show you'll catch me watching is Shameless. This American comedy series provides a little bit of romance, a little bit of comedy, and LOTS of drama. I spend most nights losing sleep over this, and not only am I obsessed, but so are all my friends! Whether we bond over how Frank is screwing over his family, or what boy Fiona is on to now, we all constantly say how much we love this show. Trust me, once you start watching it, you'll get just as hooked as everyone else. 

Thanks for checking out my favorites of 2016! 

ABOUT ME!

NEW BLOGGER

Hey guys! I'm Theresa and recently I came across the world of blogging. You may be wondering who I am, and what I'm doing here so here's a little bit about myself. I'm an 18 year old brooklyn born, jersey raised girl. In a matter of a few years, I will soon find myself down south, where my heart belongs. I aspire to be a cosmetologist one day, with the help of my loving friends, family, and fellow cosmetologists. I will be posting on this blog frequently, about whatever comes to mind, or whatever my rant of the day is, because truthfully we all have those. Welcome aboard my new hobby, and enjoy!