What's in My Bag

Happy Tuesday, Plummies! I don't know why it is so fun to sort through my friends' purses, but it is! It's kinda fascinating to see what people perceive they cannot go without throughout the course of the day. Plus, finding out about new beauty products is always great! Above are some of the things that I always carry with me. I didn't realize how many techie devices I usually have on me until now...kindle to kill time whenever and wherever, an iPhone to do just about anything, and a camera to capture just about anything.

I'm interested, what must you carry with you on a daily basis?

Alexander Wang black bag (mine is not real, I'm cheap like that.)
1. Harajuku lovers perfume, $45
2. Canon PowerShot SD940IS 12.1MP Digital Camera with 4x Wide Angle..., $249
3. Body moisturizer, $11
4. MARC BY MARC JACOBS iPhone Case - Batik Print, $38
5. Kindle
6. Eos lip treatment, $2.99
7. Mac cosmetic, $23

Memorial Weekend Festivities

Happy Memorial Day! This past Saturday my sissy and I took a road trip up to Northern California to celebrate the weekend with some of our best friends from childhood. Our friend Patty obtained her  communication's degree, and we attended her BBQ to honor all of her hard work. 

It's a trip to realize how many milestones we have accomplished since we graduated high school! Marriages, graduations, becoming home owners...life keeps moving. One thing that I have learned is that each of these milestones need to be cherished and celebrated, because it is these very moments that make life so special. If we don't take time to pause our busy lives to celebrate joyful moments with friends and family, then what's the point of it all? 

A wise friend once told me, "No matter what, make time for those that are important in your life. No one has ever laid on their death bed wishing they had worked more, instead they wished they had spent more time with those they hold dear."

Work hard, and play harder, Plummies! Xoxo

Neutral Wedges Under $100

Happy Friday, Plummies! Wedges are great because they give you massive height without sacrificing comfort (usually). They are great for Summer because they are casual enough to wear with shorts or little sun dresses, yet you can dress them up for an evening out. Above I have selected a batch of neutral wedges that will work with nearly any outfit. And of course, if you know me by now, you know I always keep my budget in mind...so the shoes above are all $100 or less.

Below are instagram snapshots of a pair I bought at F21 for only $28!!!
What's your go to Summer shoe?

ALDO platform wedge sandals, $100
Seychelles cork wedge, $90
Zara wedge heel sandals, $90
Steve Madden summer sandals, $89
Audrey Brooke high heel sandals, $75
G by Guess wedge heel sandals, $69
Shoes, $50
beige caged wedges, £50

Leisurely Reads

Happy Thursday Morning, Plummies! It's a bit overcast here in San Diego, but I am sure the coastal fog will lift around 10 or 11 am. 

While in school, it seemed as though there were not enough hours in the day to read all the articles and textbook chapters that were assigned each week. Now, I get to read for leisure, not because I have to. It's a great feeling to just pick up a book, head to the park, and get lost for hours without having to feel guilty about neglecting homework or assigned readings. 

Here are the books I am currently reading: Mindfulness and Hypnosis, 50 Shades of Gray, and Emotional Intelligence. It's funny, like drawing or painting, I cannot just commit to 1 project at a time, I need to have at least 3 things going on. I like the feeling of interchanging between many things depending on my mood, I guess I feel as though I have options that way. Is anyone else like that?

What are you currently reading? Are there any books I should know about?

Click here to see what books I have loved and live by. 

Minty Bits

Happy Wednesday afternoon, Plummies! Lately I have been running around in between jobs getting random tasks done. If you've been following me since December, you might recall I have been attempting to re-do my entire home office. I want to make my desk function as both a work place and cosmetic counter (I do my makeup there every morning due to the fabulously positioned window). Above is a great example of a casual outfit I would throw on before running around town with my list of errands to accomplish. The mint hues have the ability to calm me down, and brighten my mood. Off to Home Depot I go...

What's on your To-Do List today? 

Mango knit sweater
IRO stretch denim shorts, $85
Oasis flat leather sandals, $38
Over the shoulder bag, $120
Citizen chronograph watch
J Crew j crew jewelry, $28
TOMS gold shades, $139
Linea Pelle Collection hip belt, $121
NARS Cosmetics bronze makeup, $55
Fresh lip treatment, $23

You can now call me "Master"!

Many of my amazing cohort.

"Most influential Professor of the Year"

My Loving Family

 

Man, I was so exhausted by the end of the night. But very grateful.

Plummies, I am so sorry for my near-week of absence. However, it was for good reason...I graduated this past Sunday! I now hold my Master's of Science Degree in Counseling with an emphasis in Marriage & Family Therapy. And the kicker is, I began my internship the very next day! 

After 3 years of grad school, it was such a lovely feeling of accomplishment to have my loving family witness and cheer as I made my way across the stage to receive my hard earned degree. Honestly, plenty of work, tears, and dedication went into that baby! And I am grateful to wake up each morning excited to go to work! 

When you find your passion, make it work for you; Fit it in your life any way you can, and each day make sure you practice gratitude for finding it.

What are you passionate about? And how can you incorporate it into your life on a daily or weekly basis?  

Packing for Spain

Happy Wednesday, Plummies! Wow, what an amazingly gorgeous day it it outside. I just got back from a lovely brunch at Crest Cafe in Hillcrest with my wonderful therapy friends/ colleagues. It is going to be sad saying good bye to many of them as we transition from Marriage and Family Therapy graduate students to interns. 

Above is a bunch of similar items I will be packing in my suitcase to Spain! Ugh, can June 18 get here already?! If any of you guys have already traveled to Spain, I would love to hear some recommendations on places to eat, shop, lounge, sight see. 

LAST NIGHT:  I had an amazing opportunity to have dinner with Youtube's LuxyHair team: Mimi, Leyla, and Alex. Thank you guys for great conversation, food, and laughter <3 Check out the evening's Instagram snapshots here and here. 

Below is a youtube clip of Mimi and Leyla's outfit of the evening. They were so stunning (inside and out).