"go forward in life with a twinkle in your eye and a smile on your face, but with great and strong purpose in your heart. love life and look for its opportunities, and forever and always be loyal to the church."
- president gordon b. hinckley -


Sunday, November 29, 2009

it has begun

I LOVE CHRISTMAS.

i was ready for christmas back in july, i kid you not.

until thanksgiving, i tried to down-play my excitement over christmas, since most people get annoyed with anything christmas before thanksgiving. i don't understand why, though, because i think christmas is "the most wonderful time of the year." there is such a spirit of caring, love, peace, joy, families, etc. who doesn't want that?

so now that thanksgiving has passed...bring on christmas!

tyler and i started our christmas season off by going to fish lake with some of his family to cut down a christmas tree. it was really fun. here are some pictures!







i hope all of you enjoy your christmas season! :)

Monday, November 2, 2009

like unto my sister and my mother

this blog post is rather silly, but that's okay. i got the inspiration from my sister's similar blog post.

clinique

as i was showering after going to the gym tonight, i realized that i, too, use a lot of clinique products. this habit stems from my mother, who has used clinique products for as long as i can remember.

i don't claim to be a very girly girl (and those of you who know me well will testify to this), but i do love all of these clinique skin products and make-up that i use.

tonight's regimen included:

pre-wash/makeup remover.


7 day scrub, which "nudges away roughness, flakiness to refine skin. helps lessen the appearance of fine lines. clears the way for moisture. suitable for all skin types." i had no idea until i just read this online.


the actual soap, which is step 1 of the famous clinique three-step skin care.


clarifying lotion, step 2 of 3, which exfoliates.


step 3 of 3, dramatically different moisturizing lotion.


and that's it for tonight. had i been getting ready to go out into the real world, i would have continued with my favorite powder in the world, stay-matte sheer pressed powder.


with the finishing touches of lash doubling mascara.


and on special occasions, i break out this great eye liner, quickliner for eyes.


i won't add up the value of all of this clinique greatness, but i will tell you that some of these products that i used tonight were samples. if you're further interested in clinique, visit their awesome website.

:)