Sunday lately is a weekly linkup hosted by the Blogger Tribe – Katy, Angelica, Meghan and Nicole. Each week they present five new prompts to describe what is happening in your life this week.  This weeks prompts are Updating, Remembering, Needing, Wearing, and Being.

Updating: This blog at the moment! I also updated my Pinterest boards earlier this week and created a “Blog Reviews” board. My Pinterest could still use some tidying and I really ought to change my username to match my other social media websites, but I cannot get “janineallison” and that bothers me.  I also plan to update my “Disclaimer” page and I am contemplating adding a separate page with either my favourite products or a wishlist of things I’d like to own – any thoughts or preferences? I’m hoping to also get my January Birchbox review written today and scheduled for tomorrow considering it’s nearly halfway through Februrary now.

Remembering: Jordan is currently writing a Psychology quiz and I am reminiscing about my plans to become a Psych major in university. I found the courses really fascinating but ultimately feel like I made the right decision to change my major after my first year.

Needing: To write my January Birchbox review, clean the house and visit Jordan’s family.

Wearing: At the moment, pyjama pants and a long-sleeved tee. Recently I’ve been attempting to break out of my sweaters and leggings combinations and start wearing some spring clothes, like florals, bright colors, and distressed jeans. On the opposite end of the spectrum, I am also feeling all-black outfits lately and will probably wear one to the concert next week (followed by something girly for Valentine’s Day on Sunday).

Being: Surprised at how much I’ve come to enjoy this little hobby of mine. I love the creative aspect of it and I also relish the opportunity to write and improve my writing. The icing on top of the cake is when people that I know in real life provide positive feedback! I’ve received a number of compliments from co-workers and friends since starting this blog and it truly means the world to me that someone else is interested in my thoughts and opinions, so thank you for your support!

Also, just discovered that the lovely Wendy has featured me as her February blog of the month, which I appreciate ever-so-much!  I’ve been following her blog for quite some time and I highly recommend you check her out if you enjoy lifestyle & beauty blogs!

Sunday Lately: February 1 - 7

Sunday lately is a weekly linkup hosted by the Blogger Tribe - Katy, Angelica, Meghan and Nicole. Each week they present five new prompts to describe what is happening in your life this week.  This weeks prompts are Updating, Remembering, Needing, Wearing, and Being.

Updating: This blog at the moment! I also updated my Pinterest boards earlier this week and created a "Blog Reviews" board. My Pinterest could still use some tidying and I really ought to change my username to match my other social media websites, but I cannot get "janineallison" and that bothers me.  I also plan to update my "Disclaimer" page and I am contemplating adding a separate page with either my favourite products or a wishlist of things I'd like to own - any thoughts or preferences? I'm hoping to also get my January Birchbox review written today and scheduled for tomorrow considering it's nearly halfway through Februrary now.

Remembering: Jordan is currently writing a Psychology quiz and I am reminiscing about my plans to become a Psych major in university. I found the courses really fascinating but ultimately feel like I made the right decision to change my major after my first year.

Needing: To write my January Birchbox review, clean the house and visit Jordan's family.

Wearing: At the moment, pyjama pants and a long-sleeved tee. Recently I've been attempting to break out of my sweaters and leggings combinations and start wearing some spring clothes, like florals, bright colors, and distressed jeans. On the opposite end of the spectrum, I am also feeling all-black outfits lately and will probably wear one to the concert next week (followed by something girly for Valentine's Day on Sunday).

Being: Surprised at how much I've come to enjoy this little hobby of mine. I love the creative aspect of it and I also relish the opportunity to write and improve my writing. The icing on top of the cake is when people that I know in real life provide positive feedback! I've received a number of compliments from co-workers and friends since starting this blog and it truly means the world to me that someone else is interested in my thoughts and opinions, so thank you for your support!

Also, just discovered that the lovely Wendy has featured me as her February blog of the month, which I appreciate ever-so-much!  I've been following her blog for quite some time and I highly recommend you check her out if you enjoy lifestyle & beauty blogs!

Five on Friday: Volume 2

After working two long night shifts, I am so thankful that the weekend is here!  I used to love night shifts (ironically enough, my Timehop for this date in 2014 said “I absolutely HAVE to stop working day shifts!”) but now I really struggle with them.  Anyway, here are five things that are making me happy this Friday!

1. When the local boutique Opal & Onyx Instagrammed a photo of the Fox & Clover mugs featuring Taylor Swift lyrics (plus a “Bye Felicia!” one) today, I immediately texted Jordan a photo and said “I need these”. There’s no denying my love for Taylor Swift or cute mugs! I think the Haters Gonna Hate mug is my favourite of the bunch, but I found so many others on the website that I love including this one, this one, this one and this one (no, they are not sponsoring this post, though I wish they were!).  I could honestly pick out a mug for every one of my friends that would suit them perfectly.

2. It seems like Minnie Mouse is collaborating with everyone this year and Disney lovers like myself are rejoicing.  According to Buzzfeed, the latest collaboration is with Sephora and will feature a lipstick, a lip stain set, two liquid eyeliners, a blush, a mirror, a brush set and an eyeshadow palette.  It’s due to arrive in stores in April, so be sure to keep an eye out if you love all things Disney.

3. Speaking of makeup, my Lorac Mega Pro 2 that I won in Adaleta’s giveaway arrived this evening! It’s too dark to take sensible photos right now but I cannot wait to test it out tomorrow.  Expect a review and swatches in the near future!

4. I feel like I mentioned Helene in my last “Five on Friday” but I recently signed up for her “Get More Followers” webinar (which goes live next Wednesday) and I highly recommend signing up, just for access to the private Facebook group.  I’ve found so many great new blogs to read (including a fellow Newfoundlander!) and obtained a few new blog, Twitter and Instagram followers myself.

5. I managed to evade the stomach flu this week!  Jordan started having symptoms Sunday night into Monday and was off work Tuesday and Wednesday.  I felt a little off all week and I kept thinking I was soon going to get it, but it never did turn into anything!  I’m surprised because my immune system isn’t normally the greatest but perhaps my daily dose of vitamins are actually working.  In any event, I’ll consider this one a win!

6. I just had to add in a bonus #6 after hearing this song!  I love the original version by Thomas Rhett but I’m also a forever fan of Nelly (takes me back to junior high!) and I am thoroughly enjoying this cover. Take a listen and let me know what you think!

 

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