Tuesday, December 31, 2013

End of the Year Life Update.

Oh 2013, you were so lovely to me.
Can you smell all the sarcasm that's running through that sentence ?

Okay, maybe I'm exaggerating a bit, 2013 was THAT bad but collectively it wasn't that great either.
I guess you can say it 50/50.
The first third of the year was great for me. Then somewhere in the middle, I apparently lost myself (which you can read all about here) and somewhere towards the end was just a roller coaster mixture of the 2,
 but when I think about it I guess isn't too bad.
Isn't there a saying about the good outweighing the bad ?
I'll just take it as the not so great happens to make you appreciate when good does come into your life. 

But rather than focusing on the negative that may have happened, I'd rather focus on the positive that has come out of this year.

So these are just the top thing that happened in 2013.
Starting with the more recent,


We temporarily had a puppy. The whole situation with the puppy was a little bit chaos but I loved it. I've always loved animals, so for a week it nice knowing that we had a little puppy that was ours. Rewind a little, the puppy was my brothers but he works during the day so I was watching her, which at the time we thought was a "he" because of what the owner of the puppy's mother and vet told us ( I guess neither of them should be doing what they for not knowing that "he" was a she), and I saw 'was' because we no longer have the puppy. Christmas day she got really sick and had to go to the Animal Hospital, which is where we found out "he" was a she, this is where we found out that she's considered a 'special needs' puppy and needed to go to someone that would be able to give her 24/7 attention. Lucky enough our cousin rescues animals and she's currently with her. So who knows hopefully if she gets stronger we can have her back in 2014 ! (Fingers crossed)


On December 20th, one of my best friends gave birth to a beautiful baby boy, who I was able to meet the next day. And waiting to hear that she gave birth, it was crazy for me to think that in the blink of an eye that everything can change. It also occurred to me that this was the turning point, everyone I know, went to high school with, college with or met, this is where we turn from singles to couple to families. Just made me really curious to see whose next.


The main topic that started the Decisions, Decisions, Decisions post has finally been resolved. After sitting down and think about it, weighing all my options, pros and cons, battling through all the "What If's" and thinking about all the things and places I want to go and do after college I made a choice on what I was going to do come Spring semester.


Which I guess also in the back of my head I knew I was going come to this decision. Since my Father lives in Jersey I could stay with him during the semester to help lower my tuition by being considered an in-state student, rather than a out-state student. And in the beginning of December I was able to visit the school again and pick my classes. For Spring Semester I'll be taking Social Issues, The Black Experience Through Music, World Civic (an 8am which I'm dreading) and Music Fundamentals, with no classes on Monday and Wednesday, I was really hoping for Fridays off but I'll take whatever I get. Either way I'm just ready to get back. You don't realize how much you miss being in school until your not in school for a long period of time.



Another highlight of 2013 was our road trip to Florida. The only thing that mattered was enjoying ourselves. It was such a carefree vacation and that point it was exactly what I needed. Getting a chance to see family that I hadn't seen in awhile, while just visiting places that I went to when I was a lot younger. It was during this trip that I realized it's essential to go away for awhile, every few years. It helps to keep you sane.


Overall I would say one of the biggest things for me this year was starting this blog. To some people share their ideas, thoughts, and sometimes things that happen in their life is a weird and scary thing. 



For me it turned out to be a little therapeutic, being able to talk about the things that I love, what I'm listening to, different things that are happening in my life is nice. It's also great to know that I can look back down the line as see the different things I said, did and liked.

Looking back on it there where was a lot to come out of 2013 from big life changing moment to the little things to help my grow into a better person. Completing my first year of college, when everyone else thought I would fail, gaining my independence, repairing relationships with some family members and friends, and even getting rid of some of negative friendships. I guess when I think about it 2013 wasn't that bad.


Was 2013 a good year for you ? 
What are some of your 'Highlight' moments from the year ?

-JustANewYorkGirl

 

Friday, December 27, 2013

EP of the Week.


If you're a fan of the Ed Sheeran or the Singer/Songwriter vibe, then this is definitely the EP and artist for you. I found about Lewis Watson a couple months ago playing around with the iTunes Radio and I'm so glad I did. I'm just waiting for the day he releases a full album cause based on what I've heard so far, I know it's gonna be really good.

Asides from this EP he has 4 others that you can check out here,
 and you'll be very glad you did. 

'Some Songs With Some Friends' has 3 songs featuring "some friends" and 1 that was orignally on 'Another Four Sad Song' EP, but this version sounds a little different. Each song bringing something different to the EP.

Here are 2 songs from the EP for you to check out.





What do you think ?
What are some other artists in the singer/songwriter category that I should check out ?

And I hope you all had a very Happy Holidays !

-JustANewYorkGirl


Friday, December 13, 2013

Liquid vs. Gel Eyeliner.

I've been gone for too long. It's only been about 3 weeks but it feels a lot longer. At first it started out that for about a week or so the Internet was out. How convenient for me it went out right when got the writing bug. I was coming up with a couple of ideas of what to write next. Then last week I had orientation for school, which I will talk about at a later date.
But either way,

I'm back.

 And recently I decided to pick up gel eyeliner in hopes that I would be able to apply it better than I do with my liquid eyeliner.
Yes, I know that it's "easy" to apply liquid eyeliner with a bit of practice, but I've had the Maybelline Master Precise liner for about a year and I'm still not able to successfully put on my eyeliner. It also doesn't help that I have shakey hands. 
So for me liquid eyeliner is a no-go. 





So when I first tried the gel liner I just knew that I wasted a year trying to work with liquid eyeliner. I was able to apply the amount that I wanted, to spot where I wanted. With the gel, I was also able to stop and comeback when my hands started to feel shakey without the line I created coming out crooked.

So if you are someone who has un-steady hands and has a difficult time applying liquid eyeliner, you should try out gel eyeliner. I think that the Maybelline Eyestudio Gel Liner is definitely a good starter. But at the same time it really all up to preference.




What are some really good brands of gel eyeliner ? And if you have shakey hands but can apply liquid eyeliner well, what are some tips you have for those who can't ?

-JustANewYorkGirl


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