Author: awrensays
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On legacy
The world received news yesterday that former president Jimmy Carter passed away at 100 years old. An entire century of life. Rather than recap a celebration of his life, that you can get at pretty much any news outlet right now, I just want to reflect on the idea of legacy. There are those who…
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My unsung skincare hero of 2024
Laneige’s Cream Skin Toner & Moisturizer has been the unsung hero of my skincare year. I’ll start with a backstory and its major con, but stick with me. It gets better. Laneige Cream Skin Toner & Moisturizer $30 for 170 mL A nourishing milky toner for hydrated, glass skin 2 years ago, I tried a…
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Metal Flower, by the Harmonist is the floral fragrance for me
Metal Flower by The Harmonist smells like a soft floral, at odds with the chill outside. I enjoy how bright it smells. When I first spray it, it feels rather plain, but it starts to develop more and more on me into something more delicate. There is something pretty about this fragrance, that I enjoy…
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Challenge accepted
Last year, solidcore, a pilates inspired group class fitness studio, posted their solidays challenge. Complete 10 classes in 15 days to receive a free sweatshirt. At the time I saw the challenge, I did the calculation of what I was capable of and then started to draft an email to the company. I wrote that…
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Play a little game
I just came home from spending time with family and eating well. My generation spent the evening playing Taboo. It was a raucous good time. There is something special about a board game or card game to bring people together. The room gets livelier as everyone gets competitive. Perhaps, too competitive in some rooms, but…
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To say Christmas, or not?
Today, as I am writing this, is Christmas Eve. Based on the various marketing messages I have received so far, there are many different ways to approach the holiday tomorrow. There are some brands that have unashamedly transformed their stores and websites into veritable winter wonderlands, complete with huge decorated trees, presents, and bows. Others…
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Just a quick Vegas restaurant review
While I could have very easily come to Vegas to gamble away my savings, instead I took a chance on the restaurant scene. Here are two of the restaurants I visited while in town. With Love Always With Love Always is an assuming burger joint. That’s a lie. You certainly know something is up…
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I tried the Rare Beauty eye patches
I was in Sephora, wasting time while traveling. We have already established previous that is a bad idea, but alas there I was. I noticed that box and decided to pick up the Rare Beauty Hydrating Under Eye Patches. I had not tried any face products from the brand previously, so this what my way…
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Dior’s Sauvage Eau Forte is not what I expected
Are you looking for a last minute gift for the masculine fragrance lover who already has it all? Or perhaps they don’t have it all, just a bottle of Dior Sauvage. Even still, can I recommend Sauvage Eau Forte? Yes, I know, “But it’s just Sauvage.” It’s not. It’s different let me explain. Sauvage is…
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