Author: awrensays
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Washing your face when you can’t drink the water
So, you’re traveling to place, and they’ve told you to be careful not to drink the water. Copy that. You decide ensure you only get bottled water during the trip and also preemptively get some water purification tablets just to be on the safe side. But now that you’re starting to get in to skincare…
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Creed Aventus for Her: First impressions
I have been wearing Aventus for Her for a few days. After seeing all the love the original masculine version got in the fragrance communities, I was excited to try for myself. Creed Aventus for Her $445.00 for 75 mL Notes: Top- green apple, bergamot, pink pepper, lemon Middle -rose, lilac, ylang ylang, blackcurrant, pineapple,…
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Finally admitting the real reason I don’t write to-do lists
I laid on the floor stretching and at ease, which left me vulnerable to the attack from that thought: What am I afraid of? I’ve been holding off on building towards the life that I want. Truthfully, that inaction is most evident in the ways I hold back from building the single days that I…
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More tips on the Nigerian visa process + Don’t get scammed
If you are looking for visa information trying to get ready for a trip to Nigeria beware. There are a lot of places that will try to take advantage of you. In short there are outright scams and near extortion. Be mindful that when you do you try to get your visa, you need to…
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This is what you need as an American applying for a Nigerian visa + sample host invitation letter
I previously wrote about how frustrating the visa process was for me in preparation for my trip to Nigeria. Here are some things you should know before your visa interview, if you choose to plan a trip yourself. There are two main types of visas you will probably be applying for to go to Nigeria:…
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My frustrating journey trying to get a Nigerian visa
I had a trip planned for Nigeria. I had my passport. I had my itinerary. The next thing I needed was a visa. As a spoiled American, it confused me that this was a step that I needed to take, but I had to take it nonetheless. First step, finding a visa appointment. And wow,…
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Before you book that international trip, here are some more things you should budget for
So you are thinking about going on an international trip. You’ve saved up and are ready to buy that plane ticket and book the hotel. But let me tell you, there are some more expenses you may not have thought. Here is a list of things you may need to add to your budget.
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Dior’s La Mousse Off/On cleanser is definitely on my wish list
I used Dior’s La Mousse Off/On cleanser for a few days. One of the main things I was testing about it was whether or not it was truly gentle and nourishing. My biggest issue with cleansers is dryness after the fact. I can think the cleanser is nice and gentle, but then when I really…
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Mixed Emotions by Byredo is aptly named
I have been testing out Mixed Emotions from Byredo, and for me this perfume has me feeling its name. I cannot tell you what led me to go ahead and just buy this after a little sniff on a card. That is so unlike me. What happened to me that day? The brand describes…
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Money comes back
I was telling the group that I had been thinking about taking a trip. The problem was that I had already taken that expensive trip, gone to that other place, and then went over there just for fun. But this trip was one I wanted to take this trip to surprise a friend. I had…
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