Top 5 Netflix Shows

Hello Everyone,

Since today is presidents day and that means no school. I will be spending my time touring a college(whoop whoop love junior year) and pretending to do homework while watching Netflix. I have a few go to shows on Netflix.

Bones:
Bones is such a good show. It is a mystery/drama/thriller. It is amazing and I can't ever stop. Me and my mom have ended each day by watching a episode or 2. If you have time, start this show. You will not regret it.

Gilmore Girls:
Gilmore Girls will always be my all time favorite show ever. I can't tell you how much joy I get out of watching this show. The reboot was amazing. This show will always have a space in my heart. If you have a great relationship with your mom, this show will hit you hard. This show will always be in my continued watching, because I can never stop watching this show.

Grey's Anatomy:

Greys Anatomy is a great show, up to the recent season. On Netflix it is great because you can avoid the new season all together. This show started my love for Netflix, it is such a dramatic/romance that keeps me on my toes. No matter how many times I watch, it will continuously show me things I have never seen before. 

New Girl:
This show is so happy and uplifting. It is nice at the end of a stressful day where you want a non violent easy show. This is my go to on days like this. The main character is also the sister of the main character in Bones. This also has a great current season.

Friends:

Everyone knows of this show and for good reason. It is hilarious and filmed with humor. Each line and character is easily one of the best written things I know. My mom loves it, my dad does, my grandma, and my sister. This is the best common ground show without having to give up anything. 

I hope you guys enjoyed this and got to spend this day in a super relaxing way. 

Packing for the Weekend

Its been forever and I am sorry, but school got super stressful. It was the whole end of the semester finals chaos. However they were stressful, I did better than I could have ever hoped or expected them to go. Back to business, my parents are divorced and my dad lives out of state. However, he comes back every other weekend. From this I see him every other weekend and stay at his girlfriend's house then. I have practically mastered packing for a weekend.

First things first, always pack the necessities first and everything else comes second. Here are the first things that always go into my bag. With these few items I know I can spend the night and come and grab clothes in the morning if I need. 

• Undergarments 
• Toothbrush and toothpaste
• Face wash, moisturizer, deodorant
• PJ's
• Socks

Once these are in my bag I can get to the other things. I start with the most important staples of an outfit. For me that involves the next day essentials and other mandatory outfits.

• Work Uniform
• Jeans or leggings
• Versatile top
• Light Weight coat
• Makeup basics (foundation, concealer, powder, blush, and mascara)
• Change of shoes if needed

Finally these are the things that go into my bag last. This is anything that is more of a comfort to me than a necessity. These are also things I could go without, but are always nice additions to have.

• Perfume
• Jewelry
• Heavy coat (weather is always a mystery)
• Straightener

I hope this helps you guys. I know a lot of people have trouble when it comes to packing for times like this. I hope this can help any of you! Have a great day!

Snow Day Essentials

Hey guys,

I am completely ecstatic because the Pacific North West has snow! We have had such a great winter so far. I have already had 5 days off due to snow and I love it. However, I am not to happy about the fact that I will have to make up those days in June/July.  Right now we have 5 inches and I have finalized my collection of my snow day essentials!

Patagonia Down Jacket    Thick Socks Bean Boots    Sweater    Hat    Vest    Book    Hot Chocolate 

Over the past snow days I have been living in these outfits. I have been wearing a similar turtleneck to this one and it is so cozy and comfy. I can't stop wearing it. I have been pairing the turtleneck with the vest and it looks so cute. I have gotten so many compliments on it! When I adventure outside to take my dog on a walk, I wear my hiking socks. These socks are super soft and thick, and have kept my feet warm through many camping trips. I also wear my Patagonia down jacket which is super light weight, but still super warm. I love a cute hat to wear, your head is where your body heat escapes and wearing a hat can keep that heat inside. When I stay inside I love to curl up with a book or TV show. This book is great so far and its in a series that I love. If I am not reading, I will be watching Gilmore Girls. While I am curled up on the couch I drink some hot chocolate, and these Starbucks K-Cups are super easy to make and are super tasty.

I love the snow and I hope it stays for a while! Hope you are staying warm!

Skincare Favorites

Hey everyone,

Today I wanted to share my skincare favorites. I take my skincare pretty seriously and have found a routine that has worked for me. I have really sensitive skin and can't put perfume on my neck due to how sensitive it is. About six months ago my grandma took me to origins and I got a mini facial in the store. I instantly fell in love with their products. Since then I have slowly grown my collection of their items (they are a bit pricey for a high schooler) and use them religiously.

I never had super horrible acne but I had at least a few zits each day for a while. Since I have been consistent with these products I haven't had a major zit in the past 2 months (hopefully this won't jinx that) and I couldn't be happier. My skin is a combination of extremely dry and extremely sensitive so finally finding all these projects is fantastic.

Cleanser   Moisturizer   Serum   Toner   Vaseline

The short version of my skin care routine starts like this, I cleanse in the morning and at night with my Origins face wash. After letting my face dry I apply my serum morning and night. After that soaks in I apply my moisturizer and let that sink in. For the final touch I add some vaseline to my lips. I use the toner about 2-3 times a week if my skin is feeling extra dirty.

Also, I am looking for a good eye cream for my under eye circles! Please let me know if you have any recommendations!

Hope you enjoy!

How To Handle a Busy Schedule

Hey guys,

Right now my schedule is chaotic with school, work, volunteering, as well as taking care of myself. All of this has created a crazy day that I have somehow managed to handle. I definitely can't say I feel great about each day, but I know I can get through it. With each day bringing a new challenge a few things seem to keep each day in line.

Planner: I have to have my planner on my almost all the time. I use a Kate Spade planner and I love it. I use it for everything from school to work as well as family activities. I color code my planner and that really helps differentiate my schedule and knowing what to do each day. From this I usually have a weekly look at my schedule as well as a monthly one. Knowing exactly what I have each day makes the day a bit more bearable. Hopefully you guys can take a look at my planner soon.

Water: With constantly being on the go staying hydrated is important. This helps keep my energy up and can easily be refilled through out the day. I also love all the fun colors that Hydro Flask's come in as well as how they can keep a drink warm or cold for long periods of time.

Coffee: I have no idea what I would do without coffee. I drink about a cup in the morning right when I wake up and when I get ready. I also stop at Starbucks on my way to school in the morning. This keeps me alert during my morning classes when I would rather be asleep.

Sleep: The most important thing is to get a good nights sleep. Each night I try to get to bed at a reasonable hour (between 10:00 and 10:45) so I can think clearly each day. If I can't get enough sleep, I will take a melatonin in order to make my short nights sleep into a short but deep and refreshing sleep.

I hope you have a fantastic day that's calm and not busy, and if so I hope these tips help!