It's been awhile since I've done a favorites post, but there hasn't been a lot of things that stood out for some time. But there are a few things that I've really been enjoying this past month and thought I'd write up something since I've been so quiet - I really need to get a new computer before this one completely decides to not turn on ever again.
I needed some new mascara, as I had used up the one I had gotten from The Face Shop, so I grabbed
Great Lash and The Rocket Volum Express from Maybelline. Great Lash has been my go-to for the month, as it's less 'heavy' feeling than Rocket. I love that there's hardly in flaking after 12 hours and is rather easy to remove. It's been years since I've worn Maybelline mascara, but very happy that I gave it another try.
Sunday, June 29, 2014
Monday, June 16, 2014
Recent Accomplished Goals
In the past few weeks, I've been able to cross off a few goals off my List, mostly around my 'events' category.
Go to a new convention: My friend Freya was the first to discover Crypticon while we were at Sakura-Con, and we decided to do a day there. We are both big horror fans and this was definitely up our alley. We went to several different panels and none were disappointing but the last two panels kept getting hijacked by a very outspoken attendee and the panels kept straying from the intended topic. I really wanted to see one of the short film blocks - the first one that was shown, Mad God pt 1,was really interesting and I still need to find out more about it. One was more of a music video and the one video that was really polished was kind of awkward in that it was about necrophilia. It was a rather easy going convention and I definitely want to go again next year.
Go to a new convention: My friend Freya was the first to discover Crypticon while we were at Sakura-Con, and we decided to do a day there. We are both big horror fans and this was definitely up our alley. We went to several different panels and none were disappointing but the last two panels kept getting hijacked by a very outspoken attendee and the panels kept straying from the intended topic. I really wanted to see one of the short film blocks - the first one that was shown, Mad God pt 1,was really interesting and I still need to find out more about it. One was more of a music video and the one video that was really polished was kind of awkward in that it was about necrophilia. It was a rather easy going convention and I definitely want to go again next year.
Wednesday, June 11, 2014
Rainbow Honey Mystery Bag June 2014
I got my June bag today! Earlier in the month, I was actually contacted to get my full name because it was not on the shipping label which I found odd since there was no issue with the first one. I've edited the subscription, so hopefully there won't be anymore issues.
Friday, June 6, 2014
Reading Round Up 1
Since I love reading and still have quite a way to reach my reading goal, I'd thought I'd start a series of posts where I'd share what I've read recently or currently reading, share recommendations, or just talk about a book that I'm really excited about.
Recent Reads
Puella Magi Madoka Magica v. 1-3: I love the anime and this is basically an adaption of it, though not completely the same. I do think that some panels (or full pages) are extemely dark and kind of difficult to make out details, but still an enjoyable read. And I really like how Kyubey is drawn in the beginning and then you have the switch after the big secret is revealed - it has a much bigger impact than it did in the anime.
Jim Henson - The Biography by Brian Jay Jones: This was a great read. I'm a huge Muppets fan, and Labyrinth is one of my all time favorites, so it was great learning more about the man behind them, as well as the background to how everything came about.
Recent Library Pickups
Dune by Frank Herbert
Foundations by Isaac Asimov
John Constantine, Hellblazer: Original Sins by Jamie Delano
Agatha Heterodyne and the Bettleburg Clank by Kaja Foglio
Vivienne Westwood - Fashion, Perversity, and the Sixties Laid Bare by Fred Vermorel: This is also what I'm currently reading and it's... interesting.
Haul
I participated in a spring cleaning swap and received a few books:
Hanging Hill by Mo Hayder
Bitten by Kelley Armstrong
Pretty Girl Thirteen by Liz Coley
Tried But Couldn't Finish
Sin in the Second City by Karen Abbott: I tried really hard to finish this - the history itself is fascinating, but the book feels like it's trying to be fiction and non-fiction at the same time and I find that annoying enough to not want to finish it.
Want To Read
Skin Game by Jim Butcher: The new Dresden Files book! I feel we've been waiting forever for it, and I'm 170 on the waiting list at the library. I think my dad is higher up, but it'll probably still be a month or more before I can read it.
If you've read any of these, tell me what you thought of them. Or if you have any recommendations, please do share!
Recent Reads
Puella Magi Madoka Magica v. 1-3: I love the anime and this is basically an adaption of it, though not completely the same. I do think that some panels (or full pages) are extemely dark and kind of difficult to make out details, but still an enjoyable read. And I really like how Kyubey is drawn in the beginning and then you have the switch after the big secret is revealed - it has a much bigger impact than it did in the anime.
Jim Henson - The Biography by Brian Jay Jones: This was a great read. I'm a huge Muppets fan, and Labyrinth is one of my all time favorites, so it was great learning more about the man behind them, as well as the background to how everything came about.
Recent Library Pickups
Dune by Frank Herbert
Foundations by Isaac Asimov
John Constantine, Hellblazer: Original Sins by Jamie Delano
Agatha Heterodyne and the Bettleburg Clank by Kaja Foglio
Vivienne Westwood - Fashion, Perversity, and the Sixties Laid Bare by Fred Vermorel: This is also what I'm currently reading and it's... interesting.
Haul
I participated in a spring cleaning swap and received a few books:
Hanging Hill by Mo Hayder
Bitten by Kelley Armstrong
Pretty Girl Thirteen by Liz Coley
Tried But Couldn't Finish
Sin in the Second City by Karen Abbott: I tried really hard to finish this - the history itself is fascinating, but the book feels like it's trying to be fiction and non-fiction at the same time and I find that annoying enough to not want to finish it.
Want To Read
Skin Game by Jim Butcher: The new Dresden Files book! I feel we've been waiting forever for it, and I'm 170 on the waiting list at the library. I think my dad is higher up, but it'll probably still be a month or more before I can read it.
If you've read any of these, tell me what you thought of them. Or if you have any recommendations, please do share!
Monday, June 2, 2014
Topic #11: Collections - Sihaya Designs Jewelry
So collections was our next topic for the #2014BloggerChallenge. I love to collecting a various number of things, but I thought I would share my Sihaya Designs collection. Sihaya Designs is handmade artisan jewelry by Christina Allen Page which I found through the BPAL forums. I've been buying pieces since 2010, and it's always exciting when she updates her Etsy store.
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| My collection |
Sunday, May 25, 2014
Tentatrio Plush Pals Kickstarter
Hey everyone! Just wanted to make a small post about a Kickstarter project that I'm very excited about. I discovered inki-drop at Sakura-Con this year, when a friend showed me her booth in artist alley. Shelly Rodriguez, the artist behind the name, had prototypes of her newest plush toys she was hoping to produce for people to look at. The close, practically perfect translation from drawing to plush is really incredible, especially in regards to Ika.
Monday, May 19, 2014
365 and Counting
It's been a year since I've started my second List for the 101 Things in 1001 Days and it's been six months since my last update on my progress. Here's how things are looking:
See at least one ballet - I got tickets to see Sleeping Beauty from my sisters this past Christmas. It was really great; some parts were really quite funny.
Go to 33 new food establishments (I feel like I've gone to more, but can't remember)
Black Bottle Postern - went here to celebrate some friends' birthdays. We probably tried about a 1/4 of the menu (the dishes are great for sharing); the pork tacos were our favorite.
Peaceful
EXP
Black Crow Tavern
Molly Moons - a ice cream shop that I went to the first time after karaoke on my birthday.
Boiling Point - hot pot. This is where I went for my birthday. They have 10 different flavors and you can have as many add ons as you like. I got the beef soup, requested no tofu and added a side of beef and udon noodles. So good. Only downer to the whole thing is the cabbage got so soggy to the point of being uneatable.
Clean make up brushes on a regular basis - This I've gotten much better at. I'm currently using a cleaner that I got from Sephora which is generally used for quick cleans; I need to sit down and do a deep clean on all my brushes.
Read 150 books
Got farther along on this goal, though I've gotten lazy about keeping track of what I've read. I just finished reading the Jim Henson biography by Brian Jay Jones and have started Sin in the Second City by Karen Abbott.
Save 10% of monthly income (once consumer debt is gone) - though I technically still have consumer debt (my car) I am now credit card debt free and will finally get to see my savings grow again.
Complete 52 week money challenge twice - I restarted this challenge at the beginning of the year, and I just passed week 20 (have saved up $210) and I'm still going strong with this second go around.
Try out bangs again - while I haven't gotten my hair cut in almost a year, a wig I wore at Sakura-Con featured bangs and really convinced me to go for this. Not sure when I'll actually get my hair cut (and it really needs to happen as my hair is riddled with split ends) but I think it'll be a fun change.
Get a new job - The search has begun. Already applied for a few different positions, but no luck so far. I kind of feel guilty sometimes, almost feeling obligated to stay where I'm at, but it does feel like it's time to go.
I have to admit, I feel like I've got nothing done on my list since I last talked about it. I'm going to be fulfilling two more goals in the next couple of weeks if everything works out but I need to get more proactive. I also think that I'll go back to making individual posts about goals that I'm successful in completing.
Complete 52 week money challenge twice - I restarted this challenge at the beginning of the year, and I just passed week 20 (have saved up $210) and I'm still going strong with this second go around.
Try out bangs again - while I haven't gotten my hair cut in almost a year, a wig I wore at Sakura-Con featured bangs and really convinced me to go for this. Not sure when I'll actually get my hair cut (and it really needs to happen as my hair is riddled with split ends) but I think it'll be a fun change.
Get a new job - The search has begun. Already applied for a few different positions, but no luck so far. I kind of feel guilty sometimes, almost feeling obligated to stay where I'm at, but it does feel like it's time to go.
I have to admit, I feel like I've got nothing done on my list since I last talked about it. I'm going to be fulfilling two more goals in the next couple of weeks if everything works out but I need to get more proactive. I also think that I'll go back to making individual posts about goals that I'm successful in completing.
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