Lost in Life

Hey all!

It hit me today that I haven't updated The Purple is Bliss in quite a while, almost a month! To be honest I've put pretty much everything by the way-side lately, not just this blog but my channel, my classes at college…everything. You could say I've been a little lost in myself and my life lately. I've been battling some depression and anxiety recently and it's just been very difficult for me to have a passion for my classes or anything, let alone this blog and my Youtube channel. I might as well just fill you in on a few updates…

I recently got my nose pierced!…as in Monday I went to the tattoo/piercing place and got it done. Literally as a compulsion. I had been thinking about it for a couple years and since I still had some gift cards from graduation, I decided to get it done. And I'm so happy I did! I absolutely love my nose piercing! I've been contemplating doing a video on it but that will just depend on your interest really. I'd be happy to take any questions and make it a sort of Q&A video about my experience with my nose piercing etc. Just comment with your questions and let me know! I would love to tell you more about it.

As I mentioned before I've been a little  very neglectful go my classes this semester. I cannot find the motivation or the passion for my classes. They just seem so dull! And really they are! They only class I genuinely enjoy going to is my Communication class. My class is Communication 101, which pretty much means a speech class (as in getting up in front and giving speeches non-stop)…at least that's what I thought. I'm incredibly happy that I was wrong! My professor is amazing and is really laid back and open with the class. And I really love the assignments she gives. They are really helping me right now. This class is literally the only class I don't mind going to. I'm thinking about looking into communication further….even if it means giving speeches.

I've also been thinking about looking into going into business either as a major or a minor. I really want to invent my own company and my own brand of something. Makeup maybe? I mean, I've looked up to Elle and Blair Fowler since forever and I see what amazing things they've achieved. They have their own brand and they're so successful. I would just love the opportunity to do that. Unfortunately I don't have exactly all the resources they do so…I'm thinking business. We will see where it goes. Other than that I've just been trying to pull myself out of some of this depression and anxiety and just get through this semester. I'll keep you updated!

xoxo,

Grace

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Happy New Year!!!

Happy New Year and welcome 2014! Even though the New Years "Eve" festivities are through, there is still celebrating to be done!  I don't know about you but, I want this new year to be a new beginning and a chance to start anew and change for the better. So, let's celebrate! I hope your new year starts off well and you all enjoy time with your families today. You could even try out this makeup look in the tutorial above to go to new years dinner? (hint, hint) Anyway, enjoy your new year, new beginnings and your families! 

xoxo,

ThePurpleisbliss

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Bye 2013, Hello New Year!

This year has gone by in a whirlwind and with just a few days left, I thought it would be a good idea to think about the years old tradition of resolution making to ring in the new year of 2014. (that was strange to type!) However, before the year is over let's make a pre-resolution resolution. Let's all agree to not bite off more than we can chew. It's okay to make resolutions to reach for the new year but, we've all set resolutions and forgotten all about them once the ball drops and the champagne fog wears off. So, I propose we make our resolutions like we set our goals: long term and short term.

If your goal for 2014 is to loose weight then start with a short term resolution of becoming active and eating healthier by spring. Then move on to setting up an exercise routine by June and so forth. Also, write these resolutions down someplace that you can visually see each day such as a calendar or a planner. Most importantly of all, find a motivator! Whether it's a friends help or an inspirational quote app on your phone; find some way to remind yourself to keep pursuing those resolutions. Lastly, don't set so many that you can't possibly accomplish them or they make you become overwhelmed. Make categories such as household, personal, work, school etc. and only have one or two resolutions for each one.

Here are some of mine if you don't have any ideas for resolutions or are just curious! :)

School:
1. Make the deans list
2. Go to class regularly, complete assignments and make A's and B's on my midterms next semester

Personal
1. Make use of the rec center at school even if it's only a few times a week
2. Stop spending so much money on food at school + save money

Work
1. Find a job for the summer and/or one near campus for the remainder of the year

All of these resolutions are do-able and easy once the effort if put forth. I plan on writing these down and putting them on the wall by my bed in my dorm room so I can see them before I sleep and when I wake up so I can stay focused on them. I also plan on getting some of my friends together to help me out! I hope you all have had a wonderful holiday season so far and that you will subscribe to my youtube channel for my unofficial countdown to new years starting with my Christmas Haul starting tomorrow. Also good luck with your resolution making and keeping!

xoxo,

ThePurpleisbliss

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Tired of Feeling "Fake"

Hey all,

Happy Halloween!!!

I've been thinking lately about my Youtube channel in comparison with my Tumblr. On Youtube I almost talk exclusively about makeup etc, which I'm extremely passionate about and will continue to do. However, on my Tumblr, I can be...how do I put this? Very opinionated! It bugs me to death that I feel scared almost to post my opinions via Youtube. It might be that I have an issue with confrontation and I'm scared of the backlash I might get for posting opinions.

I mentioned in my "50 Facts About Me" tag that I was a feminist, which I think some people think of as something "bad". Society teaches that the word "feminist" or "feminism" is a dirty word etc. So, by association...it scares me to voice these opinions. But here's the thing, it's not me to just talk about makeup! I'm passionate for a lot more than that. I'm tired of feeling fake. I'm tired of feeling like I'm hiding something from the world.

I really want to explore my filmmaking abilities and my photography abilities more and I feel like a soley "makeup" channel just isn't going to cut it. I've been working really hard to figure SOMETHING out for my channel because even with college and everything it's still something I want to do and that I miss. Therefore, there might be a slight change in what I put up and the quantity that I put up. Hold up! I'll still be doing makeup related videos but, I also might be doing other more...me videos. I 'm going to post a video about my vintage camera collection soon, I promise. As far as my room tour well...it's still in the works. But, my newest video will probably be an update video talking about this and a few other things going on. I'm also going to be tweaking this blog quite a bit...

Be patient and stay tuned,

ThePurpleisbliss

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