Playing catch up
I ran away from the rain this weekend, only to have it catch up with me at my parents' home across the state. But without it, I wouldn't have been able to capture this. Yeah, that's right. DOUBLE RAINBOW ALL THE WAY. But what does it mean?
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I got a long-awaited haircut this weekend as well - first one in more than a year (yes, mom gave her permission). I won't load pictures of it to show off because, frankly, no one can tell the difference between the before and after. It remains long, black and wavy. At least it feels healthier and lighter? I'm also catching up on the tag I received from the ever-so-lovely Sarah at Le Brouillon De Vie. So without further ado:
1. What is your current beauty obsession? I don't actually wear makeup on a daily basis, only for special occasions. My current beauty obsession is the coconut oil that I just got in this weekend. I've been smearing that creamy stuff all over my skin and so far, I'm really loving how I smell like a hint of summer.
2. What is the one beauty item you wished you owned? Hmm, is there an item that makes you look refreshed, energized, skinny, ageless and changes your entire face to look prettier? Because that's the one I want.
3. What kind of posts are your favourite to write and read? My absolute favourite posts to write are the "mini" stories that I do. Those typically strike me in the mornings and I just bang them out and hit publish as quickly as I can. I'm going to try and be more methodical about it but it's funny when inspiration strikes. My favourite posts to read are probably ones where bloggers describe a challenge they've encountered and how they've worked around it. The blogosphere has been a source of inspiration for me from the very beginning and I appreciate that people share their experiences so we can learn from them.
4. What inspired you to become a blogger? Believe it or not, I actually started blogging in college on Xanga. Whoa, throw back. I've been a lifelong diarist so blogging was a natural extension. Plus, it was a way of amusing both myself and the people who cared to follow my life. I hoped my blog back then made people laugh or kept them entertained - that's one of my goals for this blog as well.
5. What colour nail polish are you wearing right now? On my fingers, Baby's Breath by Essie. On my toes, Coral by RGB. I don't know why I'm wearing a pale pink on my fingers in the summer. I know it's a bride or bridesmaid's colour. I'm weird like that.
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I got a long-awaited haircut this weekend as well - first one in more than a year (yes, mom gave her permission). I won't load pictures of it to show off because, frankly, no one can tell the difference between the before and after. It remains long, black and wavy. At least it feels healthier and lighter? I'm also catching up on the tag I received from the ever-so-lovely Sarah at Le Brouillon De Vie. So without further ado:
1. What is your current beauty obsession? I don't actually wear makeup on a daily basis, only for special occasions. My current beauty obsession is the coconut oil that I just got in this weekend. I've been smearing that creamy stuff all over my skin and so far, I'm really loving how I smell like a hint of summer.
2. What is the one beauty item you wished you owned? Hmm, is there an item that makes you look refreshed, energized, skinny, ageless and changes your entire face to look prettier? Because that's the one I want.
3. What kind of posts are your favourite to write and read? My absolute favourite posts to write are the "mini" stories that I do. Those typically strike me in the mornings and I just bang them out and hit publish as quickly as I can. I'm going to try and be more methodical about it but it's funny when inspiration strikes. My favourite posts to read are probably ones where bloggers describe a challenge they've encountered and how they've worked around it. The blogosphere has been a source of inspiration for me from the very beginning and I appreciate that people share their experiences so we can learn from them.
4. What inspired you to become a blogger? Believe it or not, I actually started blogging in college on Xanga. Whoa, throw back. I've been a lifelong diarist so blogging was a natural extension. Plus, it was a way of amusing both myself and the people who cared to follow my life. I hoped my blog back then made people laugh or kept them entertained - that's one of my goals for this blog as well.
5. What colour nail polish are you wearing right now? On my fingers, Baby's Breath by Essie. On my toes, Coral by RGB. I don't know why I'm wearing a pale pink on my fingers in the summer. I know it's a bride or bridesmaid's colour. I'm weird like that.
oh wow, double rainbow...so cool. I wish I could run away from this rain...thankfully I've actually been remembering to carry my umbrella with me.
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I love that you don't have to wear makeup every day except for special occasions. That is probably so good for your skin and the double rainbow is soo cool. I think I've only seen it a couple times in my life. Glad you had a good weeknd
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Your blog is entertaining and funny and all that good stuff:) Keep on blogging, girl! And yes....that rainbow shot is pretty far out:)
ReplyDeleteHa, liked the "what does it mean" comment. That video was so funny, we throw that phrase out all the time now. I just got all my hair cut - like above my ears only about an inch long short. Love this cut for summer :)
ReplyDeleteI also hardly ever wear make-up, though with this haircut that might change. Enjoyed the interview questions.
Blogs are a lot like diaries, aren't they? Well, minus the fact that everyone can read these... hahaha
ReplyDeleteAwesome tag and love the double rainbow!! I think it means "Welcome back!!"
Wow, a double rainbow and that too all the way, that's wonderful. Must mean something special :)
ReplyDeleteLong Wavy Black hair is the one I like best.
Haha, #1 tells me you're kidding in #2, but I knew that already. I've really enjoyed your mini-stories, you have a gift.
ReplyDeleteSo light pink nails are big at weddings? Despite having attended many weddings, can you believe I never noticed??? =)
I'm not sure it's an obsession anymore since I discovered it a year ago, but the one beauty product I LOVE is my Blinc mascara. It's not regular mascara - it coats your lashes in tubes rather than paint. Sounds weird but it totally works. It NEVER smears or smudges; it's fantastic in Thai heat & humidity and most importantly, does not give me raccoon eyes by the end of the day.
ReplyDeleteIf, however, you do find that one product that makes you look refreshed, energized, skinny, ageless and changes your entire face to look prettier, do let me know, won't you? :)
I became a blogger because I am a writer. I figured it was a great way to exercise my writing muscles and also introduce people to myself and my writing and hope someone out there likes what they read!
I love double rainbows and that's a great capture!
HAHAH double rainbow!! "What does it mean?!" Love that video and um hello Xanga! Major throwback! hehe.
ReplyDeleteI loved learning more about you!!!
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Fun post! Love double rainbows! I tend to do lighter neutral colors on my fingers and brighter colors on my toes, mostly because my manicures get scratched up/chipped pretty much instantaneously. :P
ReplyDeleteXanga yessss. I definitely have one of those floating around out there somewhere :)
ReplyDeleteYeah, for us--we both got full, double rainbows! You know what that means, right? Fabulous things are in store . . . pretty sure. :)
ReplyDeleteHaha, Xanga throwback! I was a livejournal girl (and before that, a UJournal girl! whoa!). Love that essie color!
ReplyDeleteI agree about blogging being an extension (or modern day version) of being a diarist. It's cool like that, huh?
ReplyDeleteFun to read - and I´m sure your hair looks just perfect! :-)
ReplyDeletei love red nail polish too :P it's one of my favorites. lol i remember xanga! all my friends had one and naturally, i do.. then it was myspace..then facebook. oh how times have changed!
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I love reading posts like this to get to know a little bit more about people. Your short story posts are my faves, too :)
ReplyDeleteI say you can rock that Essie color whenever you like- so pretty.
ReplyDeletecool double rainbow
ReplyDeleteDouble rainbow is so cool !! Great that you need not wear makeup everyday :)
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Great rainbow pic. It is fun to learn more about you. And yeah, I remember Xanga.
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That's cool- I've never seen that before!
ReplyDeletemy haircuts are exactly like that, nobody can tell. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the shout! I love your mini stories. :) I, too, had a Xanga... for a week or two. Haha
ReplyDeleteSo glad u love c oil too
ReplyDeleteI wasn't a Xanga girl but I did use Open Diary. I love the old school stuff!
ReplyDeleteLove the interview and that image is really cool!
ReplyDeleteThe smell of coconut definitely reminds me of summer and great times on the beach
ReplyDeleteLOVED this post! Just loved it! #2 makes me think of phases I go through sometimes when I quote Springsteen to myself: "I check my look in the mirror, wanna change my clothes, my hair, my face...."
ReplyDeleteHahaha DOUBLE RAINBOW! Did you see the Tosh.0 interview with that guy? It was hilarious!
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ReplyDeleteGreat post Ruth! Imma pick me up some of that Essie polish!
ReplyDeleteDouble rainbows are possibly THE luckiest thing :) I hope you made a wish. Great post :)
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Double rainbow!! Did you cry?! Coconut oil reminds me of India - everyone puts it in their hair there!
ReplyDeleteBaby's breath nail polish. How adorably cute the name! And so happens I am frustrated over trying to replant baby's breath in the backyard haha.
ReplyDelete" Hmm, is there an item that makes you look refreshed, energized, skinny, ageless and changes your entire face to look prettier? " -- this is called enough sleep, I believe. Because I haven't got enough the past month and my face just looks the opposite of what you described!