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I instagramed this the other day as a clue of where I moved to... it's the most famous landmark in my current city |
So.....it's been over 7 months since I put up a new blogpost. In my defense, during that 7 months I moved to a new continent, started a new job, and have managed to visit 7 different countries. I've always viewed my blog as a creative outlet (and an excuse to buy things) and I had good intentions of continuing to post regularly in my new home. But as I live in a developing country where it is difficult--if not impossible--to get ahold of cosmetics, skincare, or even fashion and accessories. Plus, I needed a break from my own consumerism.
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One of many ski trips I've taken this year |
Thus, I put blogging on hold and focused on using up the products that I brought with me, rather than always feeling the need to buy the latest release. It was much easier than I had anticipated, aided by the fact that I largely avoided reading blogs and watching youtube videos. I used up a lot of products, discovered things I couldn't live without, and focused on other areas of my life. The past few months have also really reinforced a fact that I've always known to be true, but had a hard time committing to: spending your time and money on
experiences, rather than
things, will make you much happier. In recent months I've been skiing more times than I would care to admit, I've been hiking in some beautiful locations, I've gotten lost while hiking (although, according to my dude "we weren't lost--I always knew where north was"), I've been training for a half marathon, I've adopted
another kitten, and I've met some amazing people that are not only fun to dine and drink with, but are intelligent, witty, supportive, and fun.
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My most recent kitten addition (he is no longer this tiny, unfortunately): Special Agent Rabbie Marmalade Scrufflebum, aka Little Bear |
But with all of that said, I am a materialistic makeup and beauty lover at heart. And I have missed the process of writing my insignificant and trivial blogposts, which are a delightful alternative to the serious and frustrating professional work I engage with on a daily basis. So, with many spring sales looming, I've placed some beauty, clothing, and accessories orders--and I'm eagerly plotting my cart for the upcoming Sephora Chic Week sale. But the eternal question looms: "If you buy something, but don't blog/tweet/instagram about it, did you really buy it?"
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Some (but embarrassingly not all) of my planned haulage during the upcoming Sephora sale |
Thus, I'm also gearing up to get back into the swing of blogging. But since I am still trying to be less materialistic/consumer-y and focus more on living and enjoying life, I plan on broadening the scope of this here little blog. Perhaps I'll talk more about the travelling that I'm doing, or other lifestyle things. Who knows?! But whatever I end up doing, I hope it's more consistent and that it remains interesting/enjoyable.
So, for those who have read my blog in the past: hello again! And for those who may be stumbling over here for the first time: welcome! And head over to
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