May 17, 2014
Lately
1. I took a stab at making my first batch of No Bake Cookies via this recipe. I substituted the milk with almond milk because that's all I had and it was pouring so a trip to the grocery store wasn't in the cards. I think i surely would have loved to become a baker in another life.
2. For me summer has officially started so it's time to bring out the strawberry spinach salads and this makes me incredibly happy!
3. I have been filling my day with Mad Men: I know, I know it's taken me long enough. It is not a decision I regret clicking that first episode on Netflix.
4. This week I plan on doing some major cleaning and trying to read A Tale Of Two Cities. Oh and apartment searching, can't forget that biggie.
5. I forgot just how funny SNL can be, so catching up on that has been a laugh and more.
Hit and Misses of the week:
- Hit: Yesterday was the last day of the Victoria Secret Swim Sale and I ordered myself a new bathing suit- beach here I come.
- Miss: Two days ago I started my shower and was visited by a hornet, don't worry it's Brooke: 1 Hornet: 0 but it took a can of hornet spray and suffocating the poor thing.
- Hit: I am already on season three of Mad Men. This could also be considered a hit as I currently have no life obviously.
- Miss: I have been waiting patiently for my new Lilly dress to come in the mail, turns out my mother forgot to order it... all that patient frantic checking for nothing.
- Hit: I am pretty sure my birthday wish came true.... :)
- Miss: My life is now consumed with two apps: candy crush saga and 2048.
May 15, 2014
Let's Get Crafty: Candy Greeting Cards
I LOVE giving gifts but I think a real passion of mine is making gifts out of nothing like they're a scrapbook so when I needed an idea to give my dear friend after seeing him in Mary Poppins I knew I had to think on my toes. This crazy, thirteen year old just happens not to like chocolate so we had to find anything sweet.
After weeks of trying to think of an idea the memories of candy card greeting cards came to my mind, and I decided to roll with it. For those of you not familiar with the idea it's basically cute sayings like I thought I would take you in a shopping spree and there you have sprees waiting for the person. A play on words with candy!
We luckily had card board and decided to buy some cute scrapbooking paper and glue them to pieces of cardboard and write on them, and stick the candy to it. It's a fun way to show someone how much you care and I who doesn't want loads of free candy?
May 14, 2014
Products I Love: Summer 2014
I know with all the abundance of cold weather and strange snowstorms it does not seem right to start talking about summer... I mean helllloooo where is spring!? But with summer around the bend I had to do a post about some of mu summer essentials (don't worry the self tanner is only until summer really begins)
1. Essie Essie Essie. I can't praise this nail polish enough. It's my go to polish not only for the color but the consistency and how well it stays on. It's a little expensive but oh so worth it. Once I went Essie, I just couldn't go back. My two top colors are ballet slippers (which for the summer I like more as an "accent" color because it tends to look super white and for summer- I want a little color. Then the other that is to die for is eternal optimist a simple pink that pops but isn't neon. Perfect, it gives a fun color but a more mature edge.
2. Baby Lips. I can't praise this chapstick enough. It gives you the edge of lipgloss but all the nutrients of chapstick. It's a summer go to. Whatever other chapstick your using.... put it down seriously and try this you won't regret it. Did I mention it's the only chapstick I have actually finished til the end!? I was so protective of knowing where it was at all times I never once lost it.
3. Jergens Natural Glow. Now before you bring out the pitchfork and the fire calm yourself down... I know, I know self tanner.... orange who wants that. I was super super skeptical but I promise this is the best self tanner possible out there and the price is just as magical. In the summer I work at the beach so a tan isn't that big of an issue and I think I speak for most girls when I say that a little glow makes me feel a whole lot prettier. I wanted that glow and seeing as work is a whole month and some days away I needed self tanner because tanning beds just aren't my medicine right now. I suggest the three days to glow lotion and then for your face this. I like the product and am happy with the turn out but I will say I don't think it's for everyone but that doesn't devalue the product.
4. Skin Conditioning Oils. It's a smaller bottle so I recently haven't tried using it on my legs after I shave which let's be honest feels amazing (but I also shave with oils... but that's for a later post hehe) anyway I use this stuff on my hands and the result is amazing. I have smooth hands and arms that basically lead me to wanting to touch everyone with my hands.... good perk or bad perk all depends hahah. For my skin it feels like that long glass of water you need after a day in the sun or a exercising. We shouldn't deny our skin that water either.
5. Crest 3D White Mouthwash. This might just be my favorite mouthwash, and while I like what they do I have never been a fan. The best part about this mouthwash isn't even the double dose of whitening power along with my whitening toothpaste, it's the fact it's alcohol burn free. That's always been the killer part of mouthwash for me the burn makes my eyes water, I feel sick after it, so basically I have to plan my whole schedule around my mouthwash so I know I have time to calm down after I take it and start to feel sick. Who needs that and who has the time!?!? My friend used this and on an effort to get my body healthier and a happier me.... I picked up some. I needed mouthwash and this one was calling my name and I can honestly say I haven't been happier since. The mouthwash now still has a bit of a kick to it but no burn. Amazing!
Well these are my summer essentials! Not to mention these things make for a perrrrfeccctttt gift! Leave a comment below if you'd be interesting in ordering something Arbonne (doesn't even have to be what is mentioned in this post) please leave a comment and I can get back to you right away!
This year was a whirlwind of excitement, hardships, and the impossible. It also has reached a birthday for my glorious corner of the internet, LookBrooke you are officially one year old and I hope to have plenty more time with you. With the birthday of LookBrooke and the end of the year I have so much to be thankful for and so many adventures that I experienced this year and I Would Do It All Again.
I keep thinking back through this year and the different things I learned through forgiveness, to relying on Jesus more and stop trying to do everything myself, and to the friendships made. There was so much good in this year that I can't help but want to celebrate it and here are a few of my favorites:
1. OBX: There is something magical about spending a weekend with your roomies surrounded by the beach, sand, and adventure. I had also never been there prior, and can say it's a beach I wouldn't mind going to for the rest of my life.
2. Opportunities: I do not regret a single opportunity I took this year from auditioning for the student films, to landing a role as an extra on a motion picture, to giving it my all and never giving up on my dreams. This year was a learning experience one after the other, and I got to see myself grow and learn what truly mattered to me in the process.
3. Off Campus Life!
4. New York City: Nothing like escaping school for a bit and heading to your favorite place in the whole world. From standing in the rush line for Les Mis and loosing all feeling in my toes, to seeing it all be so worth it when I got to meet Andy Mientus and Samantha Hill. From meeting up with a best friend in the city so the two of you can see Newsies and bawl your eyes out together. New York is where anything seems possible and your dreams are right there within reach. I love it.
5. Arbonne: Thank God for new opportunities and experiences as well as new passions. I am so excited to be going on this journey and selling something I really believe in.
Junior Year, I would relive every day over again.
May 12, 2014
The New Era
I remember when I got my first job, my employer called me offering the position and when I got off the phone I cried. Not from happiness, but pure sadness that I was leaving a summer with friends behind for a summer at the beach with a bunch of random people. Ironically enough before my job I hated the beach, sand and water did not seem like the right place for me. Sure enough I am coming to my fourth summer working at the beach and I love every second, some of my best friends came from that job. I just sometimes am not a fan of change. A new surrounding can be exciting and don't get me wrong it is great. Fear sets in soon though, and I am waking up in the middle of the night in a sweat over what could possibly happen next.
About a month ago my world was rocked. A dream I had since sixth grade came crashing down in front of me. I took a step back and decided I needed to take time of school and figure out my next dream. Two days ago I made a life decision. I have decided it's time to pack my bags and get away from my home town and college life here.... so florida here I come. I am in the process of finding a job, so if anyone has any jobs to pass on to me to look at I would greatly appreciate it.
I am excited for the future and what is to come, Florida here I come!
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