Showing posts with label memories. Show all posts
Showing posts with label memories. Show all posts

Thursday, January 2, 2014

Resolutions TAG

My new year has been off to a very shaky start, emotionally speaking. I've started off 2014 sort of down in the dumps about life and money situations and all sorts of other issues. I just know that I didn't plan on starting off the new year in tears and sadness. Luckily I have friends that have me looking forward to things once I go back to campus. Don't worry it will be documented in photo and video! But, I thought I might as well brighten my mood by answering the questions from NikkiTutorials' Resolutions TAG. Here we go!

This tag is broken up into two parts: Looking back on 2013 and Resolutions for the new year.

Looking back:

1. Name 3 things you did this year that you're proud of

The first thing that I'm proud of myself for accomplishing was graduating high school. I never seriously doubted that I would graduate high school and I know that people will argue that compared to other life experiences this task is fairly easy but you know what? it's a huge accomplishment at this point in my life and I'm proud of it.

The second thing would have to be getting accepted into the colleges I applied to. I started out really doubtful that I would be accepted at all because I had no confidence in myself. However, I was accepted to all of them that I applied to.

Third would probably be gaining confidence. I'm pretty satisfied with how I've learned to stand up for myself and do things outside of my comfort zone. I'm still not the most social of butterflies but, I'm not as much of a wall flower either.

2. Name 1 thing you wish you would have done differently

This one is kind of a hard one because there are two "events" or "instances" that stand out to me for this question. One being not applying to MORE colleges then I did. I wish I would have had the courage and self-esteem to apply to a few more institutions such as the Art Institute. I think I missed out some with not apply to other institutions and weighing my options better. The second example again has to do with confidence. I wish I would have had the confidence to apply to jobs over the summer before I started college. I feel like I could have used my time better if I would have done that. So, I guess the main thing I wish I would have done differently was to have the confidence to do these things.

3. What was your biggest highlight this year?

I think you probably already know but in case you don't, my biggest highlight of the year was graduating from high school. It has been the proudest moment of my life so far.

4. What was your favorite beauty product this year?

This is a hard one but, I've vowed not to put down my Lorac Pro palette as my favorite product. The reason being, because it's just too new of a product to me. So, my favorite would have to be the whole Curlesque hair care system. You can view my video about it here! It's seriously a miracle treatment for curly hair. I just love it!

5. What was your least favorite beauty product this year?

This one is just too easy and it would have to be any or all of the BB and CC creams. Dear lord, they do NOTHING unless you already have perfect porcelain skin. Honestly, I only kept mine to use as a primer for other foundations. Hopefully, 2014 is a good riddance to the creams!!

6. Who do you thank for being amazing this year?

Without a doubt it would have to be my mother. Even though she does things to piss me off she has been there for me no matter what in 2013. :)

Resolutions:

7. What makeup/ beauty resolutions do you have for this year?

I definitely want to make more makeup tutorials here and on my youtube channel. I want to explore and expand my knowledge of makeup with these tutorials. I love making them so much so I definitely want to make more!

8. What fashion resolutions do you have for this year?

Hmm, I haven't really thought of this one. I suppose I'm going to try to be more fashion forward and look more put together for class.

9. What are your personal resolutions?

I wrote a post earlier that detailed some of my more personal resolutions but, it doesn't hurt to review and state them again. First off, I'm really serious about making use of the gym on campus and going there 3-4 times a week. Second, I really need to focus on my classes this semester and not skip as much. This brings my to one of my final resolutions and that would have to be making the deans list. I really want to make the deans list this year (both semesters if I can)! I'm confident I can do it if I can go to class each time!!

10. Name 1 thing you want to check off your bucket list this year

I want to check off two! First of all, I want to reach 100 subscribers on Youtube in 2014. Second, I want to go on a road trip with my friends and not give a shit where we end up. I just want to go!

I hope you enjoyed this TAG and you respond with your own answers via blog post or video! Have a wonderful second day of your new year!

xoxo,

Grace
(ThePurpleisBliss)

Wednesday, January 1, 2014

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

Thursday, August 15, 2013

A Wonderful Surprise

                              
A SURPRISE "GOING AWAY" PARTY!!! This video shows us from seventh grade all the way till senior year. And a few inside jokes thrown in. :) My best friends came over an surprised me with a "going away" party last night. Since I'm leaving for college on Saturday. It was so sweet and thoughtful. I need to do something for them but I don't know what! Maybe you guys can give me some ideas?

Monday, August 12, 2013

Six Days!

I'm six days away from college move-in! If this week is really lite on posts, I'm sorry! :( I have a lot of packing and good-byes to do this week. But, if this happens to be a week filled with posts, that's all the better right? I will be uploading a quick review of TONE this week and "maybe" a Easy Hairstyles for curly hair video. Stay Tuned!

Sunday, August 4, 2013

Life Is A Journey...Not A Destination

There is a lot on my mind this morning (or afternoon!). I woke up to hear that something horrible had happened to one of my classmates from high school. He had been involved in a car accident and passed away. He wasn't just a classmate; Cody was a pretty close friend of mine. His passing got me thinking about something I wrote in my journal earlier this year about high school and life changing. I want to share this entry with you today and dedicate it to Cody. I hope you enjoy it and please, as always, be respectful.

"I don't think people realize, going into high school, how much you change as a person. Or how much others change. How much the world comes to meet you. Going into high school you don't realize that you will have to cope with loosing friends and finding who your true friends are. You don't expect classmates to kill themselves or pass away unexpectedly, become pregnant or get involved in dangerous drugs. Moreover, you definitely don't realize how much you change. To you, you're just the same person you've always been. But, then things happen that make you question who you are. 

It's then that you realize you aren't the 9th grade kid who entered high school. Over the course of 4 years you've learned more than just Algebra, AP English, History, etc. etc. etc. You've learned a hell of a lot about YOU! You've gone from being every form of fugly, to a cognizant, beautiful adult. You discover what's worth fighting for. You learn who/ what isn't worth another second of your time. You discover your passions and who you're passionate about as well, in an unexpected form! You finally open your eyes to the world around you and realize how beautiful, or in some cases ugly, it can be. Who will be there for you...and who won't.

It's strange to look back on freshman year and see how you didn't know any of this would happen, that you knew nothing about who you are. Hell, you still don't! But, you're getting there. You still don't know what the future holds. However, no matter how things turn out, you know you'll never forget how you got where you are or where you're going. Or the people who got you there. The teachers, family, friends, frenemies, loves lost or gained. If I was asked to go back to my freshman year to give myself advice; I wouldn't do it. If I did, the journey wouldn't be the same. I wouldn't be the same person. I wouldn't have to go through any of the things that got me where I am. I wouldn't have learned anything, I wouldn't have had the chance to really grow up. And that is all too necessary! These things had to happen to become the person I was meant to be. For better or worse, you must live for the journey not the destination."

Rest in peace, Cody! You lived your journey and reached your destination. I'm glad I got the chance to meet you along this journey and now that its come to a close I hope you're comforted by the fact that there are so many people in this town that care for, and love you.

xoxo,
ThePurpleisbliss