So, I brought my Facebook page back from the dead.
It's so much easier to post a quick update when I am in school and wanting to rip my hair out.
Plus, if I want to get this blog anywhere, I'm pretty much forced to have one. And gain better fine motor skills. And post on here...
But that's all a different post (or maybe the beginnings of a rant?) My Facebook page is https://www.facebook.com/BeautyWithAPassion
Notice how there is not a 1 in the URL. That's because there was no blog Facebook from 2011 sitting dormant. LOL
So, if you haven't already, please check it out. You'll get to hear about nail mail, and randomness.
'Til Next Time I Decide To Post,
Jennifer
Wednesday, September 4, 2013
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
Wow!! (The "I Made English 101 My Life" Excuse)
Hey everyone! It's been awhile, hasn't it? I was in this crazy blur of school, moving, turning 19, meetingMARTINAMCBRIDE, stuff like that. No biggie. LIES. Way biggie. I'll be going through these events in wordy posts, just so I have this stuff written down.
In April, amid a blur of English papers I never felt were good enough, I found out I won a ticket to Martina McBride's Fan Club Party in Nashville. I was pretty much on the verge of insanity. I had a one way ticket to the la la land of the past DECADE. That's a big deal for a person my age. I cared about English papers and Nashville for the rest of the semester. That was it. I never expected math to go well, and it didn't go well. Sociology was just unfair, but I'm rambling now...
I stopped blogging in March. I was working on what will be referred to as "The Analyses From Hell". It was my own fault I made it that way. I had never pushed myself harder. Something was in me that was never there before. I just took my life and basically committed it to writing these perfect papers I still thought seemed terrible.
The effort was worth it in the end for the first paper. 100%. My professor told me I had talent, but lacked confidence. As for the last part of that, tell me something I don't already know... I mean, I thought I failed that paper. I mean, when a professor tells you that you're working too hard on your papers, you MAY just have issues. :P
The paper after that though? I WAS EXHAUSTED! That paper was actually stupid, horrible and all of the things I thought were true about my first paper. I mean, it's not like my professor told me flat out that it sucked, but we both knew it was super weak. I wasn't passionate (maybe because it had nothing to do with Martina McBride, but that is NOT THE POINT!) I was bored, and it showed. I put in as much as I could, and it was only enough for a 90%.
But my drive would come back, and my revisions would give me a 99%. Thank the Lord. Then came the next paper...
I spilled my guts. A lot. I was also on a mission to fix my mistakes. The last paper was going to be forgotten after this was over. I thought this paper was the best thing I had ever written. Leave it to Marissa (aka my professor) to bring me back to the harsh reality that writers are never their best, or perfect. I would send a draft for her to look over at least once each paper, just to make sure I was on the right track. I expected her to make a few small corrections, but I got my paper back with 20 comments on it, the most I'd ever gotten. It sucked. I was not so secretly stressing. I ended up sending her another draft, and getting it down to 8 comments. 97% on that sucker, screw revisions.
If I hadn't put everything I had into this one class, I wouldn't have gotten so much out of it. I gained happiness, confidence, and my "How do you like me NOW?" to all the people who never thought I could pull off an A in a college class where effort was involved. I mean, I feel like having the confidence and happiness I have now couldn't have happened without Marissa. She sort of made me realize that I could do this. And just when you thought this blog post couldn't get longer, oh it does!
There was one more paper- A reflection. Reflect on this crazy ride? I wrote my paper way too quickly and easily. I originally had the idea of not letting Marissa see it or hear much about it until she actually read it. I handwrote the first draft. I just wrote how my confidence in my writing had improved, and I was basically saying, "I am so grateful to you and you have no idea how much you've impacted me." But, my confidence in myself was shaken. I thought I was too emotional, too stupid sounding, and that she'd HATE my paper. So, suckingly, I had Marissa look over it. I'd revised it about eleventh billion times.
If you've gotten this far, congrats! You've reached the conclusion! The last conclusion I wrote had me in tears LOL. I miss writing. I miss it way too much. So, in short, I'm back. I may not be a conventional nail blogger, always showing off cool nail art, amazing new indie swatches, or other perfect manicures, but I'm ready to come back into this crazy blogging adventure.
In April, amid a blur of English papers I never felt were good enough, I found out I won a ticket to Martina McBride's Fan Club Party in Nashville. I was pretty much on the verge of insanity. I had a one way ticket to the la la land of the past DECADE. That's a big deal for a person my age. I cared about English papers and Nashville for the rest of the semester. That was it. I never expected math to go well, and it didn't go well. Sociology was just unfair, but I'm rambling now...
I stopped blogging in March. I was working on what will be referred to as "The Analyses From Hell". It was my own fault I made it that way. I had never pushed myself harder. Something was in me that was never there before. I just took my life and basically committed it to writing these perfect papers I still thought seemed terrible.
The effort was worth it in the end for the first paper. 100%. My professor told me I had talent, but lacked confidence. As for the last part of that, tell me something I don't already know... I mean, I thought I failed that paper. I mean, when a professor tells you that you're working too hard on your papers, you MAY just have issues. :P
The paper after that though? I WAS EXHAUSTED! That paper was actually stupid, horrible and all of the things I thought were true about my first paper. I mean, it's not like my professor told me flat out that it sucked, but we both knew it was super weak. I wasn't passionate (maybe because it had nothing to do with Martina McBride, but that is NOT THE POINT!) I was bored, and it showed. I put in as much as I could, and it was only enough for a 90%.
But my drive would come back, and my revisions would give me a 99%. Thank the Lord. Then came the next paper...
I spilled my guts. A lot. I was also on a mission to fix my mistakes. The last paper was going to be forgotten after this was over. I thought this paper was the best thing I had ever written. Leave it to Marissa (aka my professor) to bring me back to the harsh reality that writers are never their best, or perfect. I would send a draft for her to look over at least once each paper, just to make sure I was on the right track. I expected her to make a few small corrections, but I got my paper back with 20 comments on it, the most I'd ever gotten. It sucked. I was not so secretly stressing. I ended up sending her another draft, and getting it down to 8 comments. 97% on that sucker, screw revisions.
If I hadn't put everything I had into this one class, I wouldn't have gotten so much out of it. I gained happiness, confidence, and my "How do you like me NOW?" to all the people who never thought I could pull off an A in a college class where effort was involved. I mean, I feel like having the confidence and happiness I have now couldn't have happened without Marissa. She sort of made me realize that I could do this. And just when you thought this blog post couldn't get longer, oh it does!
There was one more paper- A reflection. Reflect on this crazy ride? I wrote my paper way too quickly and easily. I originally had the idea of not letting Marissa see it or hear much about it until she actually read it. I handwrote the first draft. I just wrote how my confidence in my writing had improved, and I was basically saying, "I am so grateful to you and you have no idea how much you've impacted me." But, my confidence in myself was shaken. I thought I was too emotional, too stupid sounding, and that she'd HATE my paper. So, suckingly, I had Marissa look over it. I'd revised it about eleventh billion times.
If you've gotten this far, congrats! You've reached the conclusion! The last conclusion I wrote had me in tears LOL. I miss writing. I miss it way too much. So, in short, I'm back. I may not be a conventional nail blogger, always showing off cool nail art, amazing new indie swatches, or other perfect manicures, but I'm ready to come back into this crazy blogging adventure.
Friday, March 8, 2013
Hauling!!
Oh my goodness! I have neglected my poor blog! Like I said in my update post, getting 100% in English takes MASSIVE EFFORT. So, this hauling goes back a few weeks!!
Demi and Ellie from swaps :)
Zoya Reva, Kimmy, Twila and Phoebe from an awesome professor!
Jindie Live Out Loud
Color Club Eternal Beauty and Miss Bliss
Kelara Heart-y Soup (and free chocolate!)
Lacquerhead Confetti Cake
Bottle shot of Confetti Cake
Jindie prize- Princess Breath
Catherine and Lily from swaps!
Kelara Earth, a-England Perceval, and Kelara Uranus (early birthday group present)
Nerd Laquer Resolutionary
80 cents each! Coconut Cove, Island Breeze, Ocean Sunset, Pink Diamond, and I Love Cookie Dough
Secret Wonderland Fine Fragrance Mist (free), Beautiful Day EDT preview (free), Cupcake Scentportable, Island Margarita Scentportable refill, Pocketbac holder, and a Popsicle nail file
All of this in 2 transactions for less than 15 dollars!!
Darling Diva Home of the Brave and Dorthy
Enchanted Polish minis: Disco Barbie, Awesomeness and Marge's Blue Beehive
OPI- The Impossible
I guess I should paint my nails now! Bye!
Sunday, March 3, 2013
Another Apology Post!
Sorry I've been gone so long! I have hauled a lot of polish, but school is kicking my butt!
Seriously, getting a 100% in a class in college takes a lot of effort! But I love English!
I expect to have another post up tomorrow of nail hauling and Bath and Body Works hauling!
I won another giveaway too!! This one had my jaw ON THE FLOOR (actually it might have broken the floor and ended up in my basement. At least I live in a 1 story house? LOL) Okay, I'll spill.
I WON THREE ENCHANTED MINIS. ASDFGHJKL. I've never tried Enchanted, so I am VERY excited to try them!!
So, again, apologies!
Jennifer
Seriously, getting a 100% in a class in college takes a lot of effort! But I love English!
I expect to have another post up tomorrow of nail hauling and Bath and Body Works hauling!
I won another giveaway too!! This one had my jaw ON THE FLOOR (actually it might have broken the floor and ended up in my basement. At least I live in a 1 story house? LOL) Okay, I'll spill.
I WON THREE ENCHANTED MINIS. ASDFGHJKL. I've never tried Enchanted, so I am VERY excited to try them!!
So, again, apologies!
Jennifer
Saturday, February 16, 2013
Glade Expressions Bzz Agent Campaign!
DISCLAIMER: I received 2 coupons to get both products in the campaign for free from Bzz Agent.
One day, I checked my email to find this:
One day, I checked my email to find this:
I was getting to test an oil diffuser and room spray!
So once I got my coupons in the mail, my family and I headed to the grocery store. While the store carried both products, one was priced over the value of my coupon. I only got the spray that night. This is my only gripe with the campaign.
A few nights later, I picked up the diffuser at Wal Mart. It was priced LOWER than the value of the coupon!!
The spray worked really well, and may run out soon since my whole family loves it!
I'm a total weakling, so snapping the sheet into the oil container was challenging when it came to the diffuser.
What's The Best Kind of Nail Mail??
THE FREE KIND! I got a VERY generous gift from a woman we can describe as my polish fairy godmother. :) I also won a prize from Creative Nail Fun.
First, the prize from Creative Nail Fun!
The whole package (minus candy)
Revlon Girly
Glimmer by Erica Snow Day
Burt's Bees Cuticle Balm and Lip Balm
The gift from my polish fairy godmother is AMAZING.
Color Clubs Angel Kiss and Blue Heaven, Kelara Blue Steel, Julep Joan and Mavala Sparkling Violet
Friday, February 15, 2013
Update Post Since I Haven't Blogged in a Week
College... the classic way to ruin blogging. Seriously. I've been up to my ears in homework and keeping my perfect attendance record. Yes, that means I have never skipped a class. Impressive right? :)
I've won some polish, which is fantastic. I'll blog it all once I take pictures. (Ditto the second sentence for all!)
I've also ordered some indies, one a beloved favorite and 2 others new to me (so far...).
I've also swapped quite a few polishes, and received my end for most of the swaps.
I also ordered 2 from Amazon that the USPS is failing to track.
So, that is my update :)
I've won some polish, which is fantastic. I'll blog it all once I take pictures. (Ditto the second sentence for all!)
I've also ordered some indies, one a beloved favorite and 2 others new to me (so far...).
I've also swapped quite a few polishes, and received my end for most of the swaps.
I also ordered 2 from Amazon that the USPS is failing to track.
So, that is my update :)
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