Getting Through Finals Week

The week at the end of the school year that everyone dreads… FINALS WEEK! It is an unenviable event that happens each quarter. But there are certain things that you can do to get through the week without pulling out all your hair. 

• Start preparing early- this is hard to do but a week or two before finals start revising your course materials.

• Sleep- make sure you still get plenty of sleep before your exams.

• Study groups- get some people from your classes together and compare notes.

• Relax- take your time getting ready and don’t stress out.

• Pray- pray about and it and ask others to pray for you.

I believe that it is important to remember you can only do the best you can. This is something that was brought to my attention by my older sister. It was a reminder that God is always by our side giving us strength to get through it and we need to lean on him. So as fall quarter raps up I will send my prayers out to all the college students. 

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Making my own Lipstick

I have a passion for makeup and I am always looking to try new things. Lately I have been curious about trying some new lips colors, which include purple, grey, blue, and black. I have seen many makeup artists trying out this new trend and I love it. These are not everyday colors, more of a fun night out, adventurous feeling, once in a while thing.  Being a college student on a budget I can’t go out to Sephora and purchase theses colors just to see if I like them. So with this in mind I knew it was time for a Pinterest project.

I looked up online how to make my own lipstick and I found a couple of different ways. I chose to make mine using crayons. Yes, the same ones you colored with in elementary school. It was really simple. You melt the crayon, add the Vaseline (amount depending on what look you’re going for) and pour into small containers. After letting them cool I tried them out and to my surprise it actually worked. Now I have six new colors to add to my collection and I am looking forward to creating more.

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The Little Brother

Today is my brother, Caden’s 12^th birthday!

 Unfortunately I am unable to be there to celebrate with the family. Earlier I called and talked to him as he opened the card I sent him, missing his birthday is hard. This is the first birthday of his that I have ever missed.

There is a nine year age gap between the two of us but that doesn't seem to get in the way. We play video games together, like Clash of Clans and Fusion Frenzy. And we also bake treats in the kitchen, he is my partner in crime.

It has been a blessing to see him grow up. I can remember when my sister and I found out we were going to get a baby brother. I remember bringing him home for the first time. I could go on forever with everything I remember and share all the amazing memories but that would take too long. So I will spare all of you, and just brag a little.

Caden is talented and smart, funny and strong- minded. I am so proud of the person he is becoming. I know that someday everyone will know me as Caden’s sister and I can’t wait.

I love you Caden more than you can ever say. Have a great birthday Bud. I miss you, see you soon. 

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Caden

A Trip Back to the West Side

The main reason for Susie and me to head back west was to have lunch with a PR Manager at Microsoft. With some nerves we headed in and proceeded to chat with her, learning a lot of information on how to transition to the workplace after college. Meeting with her was fun but after the meeting is when the real fun began.

Our original plan was to head to Seattle but after some thought Bellevue sounded to be a better idea. We started at Sephora. Looking though the gift sets and playing with the different lipsticks, blushes and going through the perfume. That store is like a treasure hunt, a very very expensive treasure hunt. Lucky for us we each had a 20% off coupon. And I got more free samples than what I actually purchased. Then we stopped at Forever 21 to look through some clearance and get some great deals a sweater and vest. A quick look in MAC (no purchase for me) and then a stop in lush for a face mask.

With our bags full and our tummies not, it was time to head for some dinner, one of our favorite restaurants was just outside the mall. The Cheesecake Factory. After a delicious meal we started our two hour drive back home.

 We stopped in North Bend for gas and to get a CD to listen on our drive. In North Bend there is not many places to get a CD. Actually there was only one place that sold CDs and that was Safeway. And that only included one shelf of $5 CDs. We chose a blast from the past, Christina Aguilera’s Stripped album.  To the end the night we sang our way home and laughed and talked.

It’s times like these when I realize even though Susie grew up in Norway and I grew up in the U.S. we were so alike. Some color boomboxes, taste in music and some interests. Yes we are different in ways but alike in so many. It is probably due to our princess genes.

It was nice to head back west and see familiar sites.

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Bellevue Skyline

Halloween Costume

Halloween has never been one of my favorite holidays but I do enjoy dressing up. This year I had limited resources due to being away at college, so I had to be creative. I had a black and white leopard print dress in my closet, paired it with some ears and wallah I was a leopard.  A simple costume but it would suffice.

Lately I have been playing around a lot with makeup and what better time to do something fun than Halloween. So after a couple of different trial and error attempts I came up with a leopard print look to turn a simple costume into something fun. Here are some photos of the final costume and makeup.

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Weekend With My Family

This past weekend I was fortunate enough to be able to go home and surprise my family, my mom was the only one who knew I was coming home. I enjoyed spending time with my family and catching up on what happened in the month I was away. It was easy to fall back into the old routine.

Part of the weekend was spent watching my little brother play football. At the start of the game his team kicked off and he recovered the ball for his team. Then for the first play he ran the ball all the way for a TOUCHDOWN. Not to brag but I have one talented brother. During his game I was able to take photos. I posted the photos to my Facebook but some are featured below.

If you have any ideas for what I should write about next you can comment below or message me.

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A Place To Pray

Today I took time to go on campus and read my bible. As I found a respectful spot with a wondrous view I received a phone call from my mom. We had a good chat, it is always nice to hear about what is going on back home. I do miss home and my family.

After we ended the conversation I said a prayer, praying for clarity and that my heart to be settled. I opened my bible to Isaiah 34, I read through each word carefully making sure I understand the meaning.

The moment I finished reading I could feel a weight in my heart be lifted. I feel peace in my heart and mind knowing that even through the hardest of times you will make it through, you’ll make it through a stronger, better person. God has me right where I need to be, I will stay and fallow His path.

I then look up and see the beauty all around me. I feel that I have found my next home, a home where I can grow and learn. The view reminds me of a place at my grandparent’s old house, tall willow tree dangling its branches into the stream. Even in a faraway place I still feel parts of home have come with me.

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Photo by Susie Comyns 

Where My Future Leads Me

Ever since I can remember I wanted to become a teacher. Starting out in college I studied elementary education, for two years I pursued this. When the last quarter at community college was winding down I really thought about what I wanted to do for my career.  Only being twenty years old I felt too young to make a decision like that, by society standards I should have figured that out by the end if high school.

I came to the conclusion that the reason I wanted to become a teacher was because school was familiar to me. At that point sixteen out of twenty of my years was spent in school. Thinking about my future I wanted to succeed and have a stable job. But that’s just it… I wanted a job not a career. Don’t get me wrong I have huge respect for teachers but for me I didn't look at teaching as a passion.

I have decided to take a chance with life, not play the safe card. I need to push myself. I know if  I apply myself and work hard I can make something of myself. I am now studying Communications with a minor in Family Studies. At this moment I still don’t have a clear path on what I want to do with the rest of my life but that’s okay. I chose two things I am passionate for and can apply to my life. I can already see a huge difference on how I look at my future, I see many possibilities.

I don’t have to know my future and have it all planned out, God will guide me where I need to be.

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A Little About Me

I am a junior in college studying Communications and Family Studies. I just transferred from a community college to a four year university. I am a Christian with a passion for life and people. I would consider myself an outgoing person who always tries to stay optimistic.

To be honest I am not completely sure what this blog is going to be about. I plan on just writing about my experiences and thoughts I have relating to life. Also I will include what I have learned so far in my life. So basically anything that pops into me head.

There’s a lesson I learned early in life has truly stuck with me. I can remember being a little girl and watching a movie that spoke so clearly to me. I probably have seen this movie a thousand times. The girl had a pretty rough life, she was worked hard and felt like no one cared. But she never stopped dreaming. A wave of a magic wand and a glass slipper later she became a princess. I don’t know where my dreams will lead me but I do know that I will continue dreaming.

A Dream is A Wish Your Heart Makes- Cinderella

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