My writer's block

This writer's block is hitting me harder than I expected. So! I'm going to take a little break. Probably about a week or two to explore and discover new things to discuss and write about.

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BirchBox Review for April!

Hello everyone! It's that time of the month again; makeup reviews! 

I love doing these and I intend to get better at these because I love talking about great cosmetics. I just got my box from birchbox today which was perfect timing because I'm still going through a writer's block and did not know what I can talk about with you guys so this was more than perfect. First! I need to talk about this box design because it is heavenly to me. I love, love, love floral patterns. I am a huge fan so anytime I see a great floral pattern I am just swooned. The box was actually designed by Riffle Paper Company so this was a super cutesy collab and Birchbox members get a 20% off coupon for Riffle Paper so go check that out!

Now for inside the box. The first product I want to talk a little about is this Ol All in One Milk spray which I instantly fell. in. love. with. The smell of this product is so good I kept running my finger through my hair and touching my hair over and over; I couldn't stop touching or smell my hair. It has been about two hours since I put the spray and I still smell it and I love it so much. The price for a full size is $30 for those who are interested. I know it is on the pricey side but if you're into something that is great for adding volume, shine, detangling, which is a plus for my because my hair gets tangled very easily, and has a heat protectant, then this product is for you. This is actually wonderful timing because I was just running out of a heat protectant spray. I cannot stop talking about the scent because it is just right, not too strong or too faint, it smells fresh and airy almost. Clearly, very milky but in a great way. Birchbox also included the shampoo and conditioner that I would have tried if I have not already washed my hair this week. I will try it out next week and let you guys know what I thought of it.

Next! We have this wonderful clay mask, purifying 2-in-1 from derma e that I liked very deeply because my face feels so soft, not dried out and as I was rinsing it off my face, it even felt moisturized so I was very surprised about that. I know not all clay masks are made that same which is why it is important to do your research and look around for a clay mask that may be good for you. This one does have charcoal in it which is becoming very popular and with reason. With this mask, you apply a generous amount to your face and of course, be careful with them beautiful eyes when applying. You leave this one for 5 minutes or when it dries completely and rinse with warm or lukewarm water. If you want, you can wet it and gently rub it on your face if you want to exfoliate which I did and loved. So if you want to try a charcoal face mask, I suggest this one. Also keep in mind that you do have to do your masks 1-2 times a week and the full size is $19.50.

Next up is Marcelle's 3-in-1 Micellar Solution. The full size of this is $21. This is a makeup remover to put into simpler terms and a toner; great for sensitive skin too. It has calming ingredients to settle down your upset skin. I tried it when I put on the lip tar to see if there would a struggle to remove it since when it comes to matte lipsticks or stains it is known to be a struggle but with this product there was none; completely took off the lip tar which I was extremely happy about. I know I am like everyone else who struggles to remove anything matte so to have this makes me very happy. Plus, I used toilet paper because I was lazy to go back into my room to get a cotton ball and it still worked wonderfully. I recommend this for those who don't want the struggle to remove makeup and still having a toner to sooth your skin. Ponds makeup remover wipes are also great which can be found at any pharmacy or makeup supply store for about $3.99 or $4.99 if I remember correctly.

Next is this Lip Tar from Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics. The full size is $16.I have never heard of this brand and now know about it because of BirchBox and I can say that I was very disappointed with the shade given to me because I have a tan almost caramel skin tone and I was given a bright pink tone called Femme. The product itself felt and looked very dry since it is matte. I probably would have to find my space with it and look more into the brand and their products because I went to their website to took a look at their products and I loved what I saw. I would say give the brand and their product a shot because just because it didn't work out well with me the first time does not mean it won't work out at all. Keep in mind, I also put on too much at the time when you are suppose to only put a dab on your lips so enjoy!

Last but definitely not least, Juliette Has a Gun brand with their perfume, not a perfume. I. love. this. I put it on over two hours ago and I still smell it. I love this scent so much that if I could afford this, I would buy it in a heartbeat. The small bottle is $100 and the bigger size is $135 so it is pricey. For those who can afford it, I say definitely go for it because this is a great scent. It is very soft and slightly earthy, almost on the musky side which I deeply enjoy. I love musky perfumes because it makes me want to shove my face into it especially when it's not too strong which this perfume is not. I imagined a guy wearing this perfume and just shoving my face into his shirt because that's how good I find it to smell. I highly recommend this even though it is on the pricey side of the spectrum. It does not hurt to look around on Amazon or eBay or department stores to try to find this for a cheaper price. I always encourage bargain hunting :D

And that is all five products that I got in my box and my favorite is the milk spray. That wonderful milk spray. I still smell it in my hair and it's just so good, too good. I highly recommend it because of the smell alone, I think I am getting better with this and with the timing. Clearly I like birchbox a bit more than IPSY but IPSY still have plenty to off, don't judge of my bias. 

I will end things here, please comment on my TWITTER and TUMBLR @Midnighthuee and leave comments here too! Let me know if any of you readers have tried these products, any product from birchbox, any you like and tell us how that went for you and what you think =)

Let me know how I'm doing, what you guys like, and what you guys would want me to write about in the future; I'd love to hear what you guys have to say so don't be shy.

Everyone have a great day, don't forget to flash you mouth bones, and Take Care <3

Writer's Block

I ended up being really late with this post because I still have no idea what to write for today's post. I know this is something that happens to just about every writer; write's block. It sucks because we want to write but we just can't come up with anything good to write about. I probably do the same thing that all writers do which is beat ourselves up for not knowing what to write because we normally know what to write. Then those random days occur where we just suddenly don't know what to write about and we just lay around thinking and thinking and nothing.

It's not necessarily a bad thing but we feel like it is because we want to put something out there but it just isn't our day. I got into the habit of writing before hand and posting the day of to make sure I always have something ready but this week, I have been going blank. I ended up being in a place where I was about to not post at all but I know that isn't cool so I decided to write about my writer's block experience. 

I even decided that it could be a good topic in the end because I am not the only one who experiences this so it might be good for other to read and know that they are not the only ones either. Also for others to keep in mind that it is not a terrible thing and it is not the end of the world. We just can't help but feel frustrated because we know that we are better than this but nothing is coming out. 

One thing that can be done is what I am doing right now, just writing out your feelings and letting others know that they are not the only ones and it is not, I repeat, it is not a bad thing and not the end of the world. I bet tomorrow I will figure something out for Thursday because writer's block goes as fast as it comes so don't fuss or worry over it too much and I'm the worrying type. I'm the type of person who worries too often because I just care too much.  So for me to say not to worry about writer's block means you'll be more than okay; you'll be great in the end.

Another option is thinking about current events and stating your opinion in a civil manner and when I say that, I mean to be cool about it; you're not trying to persuade someone that you're smart or your view is best. I mean to express yourself in a way to strike up a reasonable debate and to just be open to hearing other's opinion because that's how we learn from each other; by listening. Even though I know it's the internet and there's basically no such thing as anything civil but it doesn't hurt to try.

Another thing that could be done is reading or remembering something you read and writing about that. You could even write about your favorite book and write about why it's your favorite compared to the hundreds and thousands of books in the entire world.

Alright, I'm going to end things here because I don't know what else to write about xD

I'm sorry again for this post being so late and thank you for dealing with my not so punctual schedule. I know I ended up not doing the IPSY review and I'm deeply sorry for that. I feel that now it is too late for it so clearly I took too long and lost my chance. I will review IPSY's bag this month along with BIRCHBOX's box for April so look forward to that. I promise I will review both this month. 

Please follow me on TWITTER @Midnighthuee and give my TUMBLR a shot even though there isn't much there but I plan to fill it up soon @Midnighthuee. Tell me what you guys do when you have writer's block and tell me overall how I'm doing, don't be shy.

Until next time, don't forget to flash your wonderful smiles and Take Care <3 

Job Hunting

I decided to write about job hunting since that is what I am currently doing; searching for a job. What I can say about job hunting is that it is extremely stressful and tiring. It is so draining looking for jobs online, scrolling for hours and applying to multiple places for hours and then having to wait days to weeks to learn whether or not you got an interview.

I know there are millions of people looking for a job or who do have a job and want to find a better one, I am with you guys on this. I hate job hunting, I think it's one of the worst things of this world aside from stepping on a lego with or without a sock, job hunting is up there with the lego.

I always think that for whatever position I may or may not be applying for, I know I'd be a great addition no matter what because I'm a workaholic; I love working and I love to work. I'm the type of person that I need to be productive in order to feel useful, as bad as it may sound, I need to be working. I remember last summer one of my close friends had to keep telling me to relax because I had been working for so long that I kind of forgot how to relax for more than one day. I love working and being productive ^.^

As for those who are in the same position as me, looking for a job or for other who are looking for their first job or they currently have a job and they want a different, looking around is the only thing I can tell you. As tedious as it is, you have to look around to see what is in your area or what is around you. If you have a car, I feel like you have an awesome advantage because you an go even further thus being able to get more millage on all the jobs in your neighborhood and in following neighborhoods. Those looking for jobs for the first time and may not be able to, doing volunteer work or getting internships really gets your foot in the door. Those who are hiring love to see stuff like that, they like seeing that you are able to commit your time to something even though you were not getting paid; it shows that you can make a commitment and value. Many companies are looking for people like that because there are plenty of people who come to work for them and do not stay long. I do not blame them because everyone has a reason for leaving a job and such but for those looking for a job, this is a little plus for you. Especially when it comes to entry level jobs.

Those who have jobs and want to leave, leave. BUT, find another job first that you feel you may like because we need to pay bills out here and eat and feed our makeup addictions o.o

I never thought it would wise to just pick up your stuff and leave you job without having an idea of what you were going to do afterwards, If a better job is what you are looking for then look for a better one. When you find a better one then turn in your two weeks notice and leave peacefully and on a positive not. I always felt and know that when it comes to professional settings, the better you relationships are with people you work with, the better connections you create. Even if that position did not work out well, they may offer you something else even before you leave; you just never know.

Also those looking for jobs, talk to people around you. Talk to people in your classes, professors, the career center, you parents even, your friend's parents, TALK TO SOMEONE! I spoke with my co-workers and it helped me so much with gaining the confidence I needed to dive more into looking for a job and being more confident in actually finding one. It made everything that much more easier because I spoke with people whom I get along with very well therefore they are more than willing to help me. That's why it is always good to make friends because you never know what connections they may know and you never know when it can come in handy.

I feel that I must also point out that finding jobs and stuff like that is not the only reason why you should make friends,. We are all getting older and it is always good to make friends period; having a support system through life does make things much more fun and easier. I'm saying that because you made such great friendship and they see that you're in a pickle, they'd be more than happy to help you  because you're friends and they're more than willing to do you a favor because they don't want to see you struggling, especially if they can help.

I will end things here!

This was good, I feel more and more comfortable with this and hopefully you guys are becoming more comfortable with me too.

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Share with me some of your job hunting experiences and how it went for you. Also, don't be shy to leave comments, I want to read them. Thank you very much to those who show up to my blog and actually take the time to actually read my posts, I deeply appreciate it.

Alright, until next time, everyone, Remember To Smile and Take Care <3

Hobbies!

I know I am behind with the Ipsy review for this month and I’m sure millions of people already know what is in the bag this month but my bag may be a bit different so I am still going to do it. I’m still getting used to how BlogSpot works and I’m normally obsessed with making something pretty because I believe presentation is always important. But I will get on that and as soon as I’m done, I will post it!

This post however, is going to be about hobbies! I decided to write about hobbies because it is getting even warmer and I am so excited! It is becoming the time to get out more often in New York City now or for some, staying indoors with the A/C on full blast.

I have only met one person who did not really have any hobbies but it still threw me off guard because at the time I thought everyone had some sort of hobby when they’re not working, something to do with their spare time and this person told me no. I asked him if he watched any shows or read any books since I love reading books 

Side note: I have not really discovered any books I feel I can talk to you guys about quite yet but hopefully I can find something soon. Even something in my collection of books that I have not finished I could probably give it a go. 

I didn’t want to be mean either but I at some point I did get bored and ran out of things to talk about because he did not have much to share aside from what he did for a living. It was film and sure that’s cool but I already knew about film and at the time he wasn’t really telling me anything I didn’t know already.

I’m not saying to plain give up on people who have no hobbies because you can always introduce someone to something knew; there is a vast amount of things that everyone does not know about and we can learn something new every day. So go for it. The reason why I did not move forward with this person was because I felt I had no comment ground and plus I was immature in the sense where instead of working harder, I would let certain things go and not say anything when I could have been more honest. These days, I am a lot more honest with people even if I don’t get the same treatment because I know I can say I did my best to communicate with the other person.

As for hobbies, this is the time to maybe pick up a new hobby like archery, if you were exercising indoors all winter you can go outside now for a lovely morning jog! You can even bring your laptop outside now and play games outside! Read your books outside, hold book club outside now that the weather is getting much better. Outdoors parties! I love those!ti I know there are multiple locations around the city that do outdoor yoga and meditation. I’ve never done that yet but I can only imagine how relaxing it can be and you can do it on your own too but I suggest being with a friend if you’re going to meditate outside for safety reasons of course.

My hobbies are reading, writing (obviously ), playing video games, exploring here and there, finding new hair, skin, and nail stuff, (obviously ) fashion, and a little bit of electronics because of my dad. That is to name a few of my hobbies. Oh! Yoga and meditation too. Those keep me going even though I should get back into yoga.

Share with me some of your hobbies on Twitter because I want to know what your hobbies are and how you have fun with your friends and family.

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A moment for some honesty, I know I haven’t been keeping up with the schedule the last couple weeks because I got to a place with my blog where I felt no one was reading it anymore and that probably I was wasting my time with this. I continue to keep in mind that anyone who has a successful blog of some sort, had some slip ups here and there and I shouldn't beat myself up too much over it. I deeply apologize for the slight disappearance. Anytime I intend to be away for a while, I will tell you guys for now on. I'm posting for now to make up for Thursday and I should be on time for Tuesday.

Thank you to those who find my blog and take the time out to read it, I deeply appreciate it. I have slowly started making my way onto Tumblr so hopefully that starts going well too so check it out! I’m still figuring out how Tumblr works too.

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Until next time, everyone. Remember to smile and Take care <3

My lateness

I am sorry that my posts did not been coming last Thursday, this Tuesday and most likely this Thursday since I have been so busy with work.

I wanted to review Ipsy's makeup box this month but I do not think it will be posted on Thursday. Friday seems more likely if not then probably Saturday. I am so sorry that things have been so hectic the last two weeks.

I honestly thought to not post that things have been hectic since I keep feeling that probably much people are not into my blog and that is more than okay because I know not everyone is going to like my blog since I am still very new to this sort of thing. I can only hope that I am getting better with this.

I do want to get better at this but for now life is getting in the way and I will do my best to get everything out and that it all looks pretty for those who do visit my blog.

Thank you,

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Thanks. Until next time, Take Care <3

Smile

Birchbox's March Makeup Box Review

Hello Everyone! It is the month of March and it is slowly but surely getting warmer. I look forward to the warmer seasons but considering New York had a not so cold winter, I think it’s safe to expect a hot summer.

Moving on with reviewing Birchbox’s March box that I honestly did not love as much as I thought but! There is a promo going on right now for the entire month that I am very excited about. You can make you own sample box this month for $15 for nonmembers which is normally $25 if I’m not mistaken. Those who are members, the sample box is $10 which I hoped on instantly because I got to pick the samples I want.

I will start off a little with the box design, as usual, fabulous. I always look forward to what the design with be every month and I love being surprised so that’s why I don’t go on the website until I get my box since you have the option of seeing what may be in your box that month. You may even have the option to customize what may go into your box each month for members.

Now for inside this beautiful and lovely box.The first item I noticed was the Stainiac brand lip and cheek tint. Keep in mind, this is a tint, not a stain. Most tints are suppose to be subtle and not super noticeable but does give you lips and cheeks a small hint of color for those who may not be a fan of super bold shades. If so, I highly recommend this.

Next, Supergoop’s city sunscreen serum! I stress sunscreen because sunscreen is very, very, VERY, important is you want to look young longer. Always put sunscreen, at least SPF 50, on your whole face and neck. I like putting sunscreen even on the back of my neck. The sample I have is SPF 30 and I’m somewhat okay with that because I prefer having as high as I can get. I know it can be a bit of a challenge to find SPF 50 and have a pretty smell so that’s why I let some slide with SPF 30 but if I have to choose, SPF 50. It is getting warmer everyone so make sure to have your favorite sunscreen handy!

Third sample, Trestique’s mini shadow crayon. I love this brand for this lipsticks because so far that is all I have tried. This month I got a pretty dark shade, ASPEN PINE and I did not expect to be given such a shade. I feel that it is a bit dark for me since I don’t usually go for the dark eye shadow look but I know many of you do so this, I highly recommend. Plus it’s a crayon so I feel that you may have a bit more control and it seems to blend very well.

Number four! Curl Keeper’s Ultimate Hold and Frizz control. When subscribing to be a member, they do ask you for your hair type. I have natural, curly and big hair so I will always get those sorts of products. Plus I am all about natural hair especially since it’s easier on my hair than flat ironing it. If you want to flat iron though, go for it; I’m all about going for a different hair style from time to time, whatever makes you happy and feel beautiful. I have not tried it yet since it’s in a paper like packaging so I’m afraid that once I open I have to use it all and I don’t want to do so. I will come back to you with this product and I will let you know how I feel about it.

Last but not least, Juara’s Radiance Enzyme Scrub. This brightens and exfoliates your skin, minimizes pores and is good for all skin types! The scrub is dermatologist tested, 100% vegetarian, free of parabens, phthalates, and harsh chemicals. I tried a little bit on the back of my hand and I can say that my hand feels super soft. It is always good to have an exfoliater in your skin care routine especially for those who are always on the move and your skin is being exposed to everything outside.

Well that does it for my first review of Birchbox’s March box! I actually had a really good time with this because I noticed that I feel super confident when I am talking about products especially those that I take the time out to see how it is on my skin or my friend’s skin. I love hearing feedback about certain brands and products because it encourages me to try more and it is always good to expand your horizons.

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On Thursday I will review IPSY’s makeup and I can say that I love their bag because it really does get me in the mood for spring.

Also I apologize deeply for not posting on Thursday. Work was hectic last week and I came home mentally exhausted, I didn’t even turn on my computer. I also apologize for not posting on time this week far. My schedule has been pretty full and I have not been able to finish up my posts on time. I am deeply sorry about this and Thursday's post will be late as well. Next week, everything will go back to normal because I will not be as busy and things will mellow out at work. Thank you for bearing with my slightly hectic schedule the past two weeks.

I hope you guys really like my review and that it was helpful, even a little.

Thank you, everyone and until next time, don’t forget to smile, and Take Care <3