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The fitting room
A few years back, I desperately needed some professional clothing. It was time to start networking and attending conferences. I wanted a look that screamed, “You should hire me. I can definitely do whatever job you got.” But at school in what felt like the middle of nowhere, the local Dress Barn was the best…
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Playing with makeup
Recently, I have started to play around with makeup. It is just an art form that I have always wanted to master but never had the courage to attempt. But now, nothing is really stopping me from having fun, except the fear of what people will think. You see, I have had a great time…
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A city walk
During my visit to Monterrey in Mexico, I had the desire to see a church. Problem was that no one else wanted to. They were either going on planned excursions or sleeping in. I could just do that. I could be a tagalong or head back to my room to continue watching MTV in Spanish.…
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My favorite skincare of 2023- The two items I will definitely repurchase
I tried a lot of skincare this year. These are the items I really enjoyed. Florence by Mills- Swimming Under The Eyes Brightening Gel Pads $12 for a pack of three pairs at Target $36 for a lot on the Florence by Mills site I am not going to lie to you. Part of the…
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Giving Vanilla 28 another try + my unqualified opinion on Kayali
Okay, it is the end of the year and I am feeling reflective, so let’s give Vanilla 28 another try.
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If I can make one recommendation for where you should eat in Monterrey: Metapatio
Imagine you’ve got me at the end of the game show with a million dollars on the line with the question of where should someone go to eat in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. My answer for that is Metapatio. And that would definitely be the right answer to win me the game. Maybe that is…
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Getting there: The Fiesta Americana Pabellón
If you choose to travel to Monterrey, Mexico and stay at the Fiesta Americana Pabellón and are an anxious traveler like me, here some extra travel details to help you out. This is what you need to know about how to actually get there. The best airport to fly into will be the Monterrey International…
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What it’s like to stay at the Fiesta Americana Pabellón
I walked up to the counter at the Fiesta Americana Monterrey Pabellón M tentatively. This stay in Nuevo Leon, Monterrey, Mexico was my first time traveling to the country. And none of my Duolingo lessons prepared me to have a conversation with the check-in desk. With a combination of social awkwardness and lack of Spanish…
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Don’t force it
I was planning to just a quick post today, something to keep the consistency going but nothing that would keep me to far from the festivities and relaxation of today. I have a lot of topics that I want to write about but I don’t quite know how to say that yet. So I am…
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