So it's been a while! And I do apologize... it would seem that life got in the way of things, but now I'm back and hopefully, better than ever!
I did learn a couple things in my absence that I would like to share with you, though:
1) Making YouTube videos is a tough gig.
Sure, it may look like cake but making videos takes creativity, ingenuity, and above all, patience... all of which I lack to the "n-th" degree.
2) Confronting your beauty-phobias can be an empowering experience.
Normally, I shy away from bright, bold anything.... now I'm trying something new... I'm experimenting. You can't conquer your beauty fears unless you take them on.
Some other things that I would like to share with you are my monthly favorites. Now granted, these are not all beauty-related but I trust that you won't mind too much!
1) Lush - Helping Hands hand cream
This stuff is awesome! From the smell, to the consistency, to the packaging, this stuff is impressive. I love that it's small enough to fit in your purse and that it also has a pump but what's even better is this stuff seems to be bottomless! Yes, I've been using it daily since December and there's just no end in sight.
2) A brown/taupe smokey eye
I just filmed a video making an amateur attempt at said smokey eye and I'm pleasantly surprised at how simple the look really is! It's even easier if you have the proper brushes: a flat shadow brush and a fluffy blending brush.
3) Criminal Minds on A&E
I love this show. I was hooked the first time I saw it. I've always been into psychology and profiling ever since I saw Silence of the Lambs years and years ago. It's a great show and I highly recommend it!
4) Gardettos in the Italian Cheese Blend
This stuff is delish... with a capital D! The one downside is that it gives you horrific breath. I'm talking at least five attempts at teeth brushing before your breath returns to it's pre-noxious fume state. The true testimony of its deliciousness is that I'm running short on toothpaste right now since I'm in transition, and even with the taste of the Italian Cheese Blend still wafting through my nostrils, the idea of going to bed with Gardetto breath leaves me unphased.
5) Exercise Incentives!
I recnently bought the Jillian Michaels' 30 Day Shred and am convinced that I will be sweating my way to a svelte figure! No more junk food binges or chocolate muffins for me! I'm working on a segment for my YouTube channel to give some tips for starting and maintaining a healthy lifestyle... I'm thinking of calling it Bealecheeks' Bridal Boot Camp... Join me, won't you?
Essentially, that is all that is/has been floating around my head the last few months. Obviously, I've been thinking about my upcoming nuptials... last time I checked it was 420-something days until my wedding, so I'm not getting too carried away.
I hope that this blog post finds you well and I hope you have a fabulous weekend!
xoxo bealecheeks
