Chit Chat + Life Updates No. 13

It has definitely been a while since I shared what has been going on with me lately! I was thinking this week about all the things that are new that I’ve been wanting to share with y’all and I started writing this post right away. I need to remember to write these more often because I feel like I’m brain dumping so much on you at once this time haha. Hopefully you guys still like reading these! They’re fun to look back on for me too. I’ve been writing them since last spring which is kinda crazy because it doesn’t feel like it has been THAT long but I digress.

Make sure to let me know what’s going on with you in the comments!

LIFE UPDATES

• Started spring semester — I’m taking four different classes right now: Cognition, School Aged Language, Voice, and Dysphagia. The classes are really interesting and I’ve definitely been learning a lot!
• I’ve been listening to a new podcast on my drive to school! It’s called In the Dark and it’s really good. If you liked Serial, you’ll definitely like this. It’s on Spotify too and I think it has been a lot easier to listen to through there because the next episode automatically plays unlike in the stupid Apple podcasts app.
• I’ve been going to spin at SoulBeat Studio at least 2x a week. It’s my new addiction. I’m obsessed with spin even though it’s SUCH a tough workout I really feel like I’m getting stronger with every class I make it through. It doesn’t hurt that my friend Gabby is there through most of the classes. It’s so much fun!
• Speaking of spin/working out, I’ve set up a workout playlist and I’ve been updating it every Sunday with new music! If you’re in need of some new jams, make sure to follow it so you don’t miss any updates!
• I set up my Amazon Shop Page finally so you can see all the products I recommend from Amazon! From all my skincare products, to the journal I use every night, you can find it all there!
• TV shows I’ve been watching: Seven Seconds (Netflix), Good Girls (Hulu/NBC), This Is Us (Hulu/NBC), Queer Eye (Netflix), rewatching Friends (Netflix), and finished rewatching The Office (Netflix) in full for the second time. Each of these shows is so different but I’ve really been loving them all! Queer Eye is my latest obsession and I’ve been loving those episodes. They definitely make you feel good! I also started a crime/thriller show called Seven Seconds but we’re only on the third episode. Ryan and I also started watching Good Girls on Hulu but it’s only on its third episode (aired Monday night) so it’s a great show to pick up and catch up on now! It’s so good and Mae Whitman is in it who’s my favvvvv.
• Movies we saw: I, Tonya, Black Panther, Game Night, The Post, we also watched When We First Met on Netflix! I really loved Black Panther it was so freakin’ good and I would definitely be down to watch it a second time.
• What I’ve read: Since we last talked I read three (!!!) books! The Woman in the Window (4/5 stars), Don’t You Cry (4/5 stars), and Final Girls (5/5 stars). I was really excited that Final Girls was my first 5 star read of 2018. It was SO good and so different from anything else I’ve read. I especially loved that I couldn’t figure out the ending to the book even though I was SO sure I knew what was going to happen. It was so good and kept me on my toes!

RECENT PURCHASES

I wrote a whole blog post on stuff I’ve purchased recently but I’ll hit the highlights:

• Apple Watch — I’ve really been loving my Apple Watch! It’s great for tracking workouts and not missing texts or calls.
• New skincare products + a new routine — I’ve been talking about this on the blog an Instagram for a while. I finally found a routine and products that work for me! I’ve been using them for over a month with no issues. Only a few minor breakouts and my redness has calmed down immensely. It’s a great feeling!
• Spin shoes — During the Valentine’s Day sale at TIEM I bought my first pair of spin shoes! They’ve really changed the game during spin for me which is awesome! They feel and look like sneakers too which makes it even better.
• Maskcara Makeup — I caved and bought some makeup from Maskcara and I’m actually pleasantly surprised! It has pretty good coverage and has made contouring so simple! I actually feel like I’m put together when I use this stuff and it’s super easy, too. Definitely check it out if you’ve been interested!

WHAT I’M LOVING

• My planner — these past few weeks have been insanely busy and every day I’m reminded how much I rely on my Mia Ellsworth planner!
• Aromatherapy products from Bath & Body Works — especially the sleep body lotion and the “stress relief” candle! Two amazing things that I’ve been using a TON lately. I also love the “focus” lotion and hand sanitizer. So great to put on during class!
• Dark chocolate covered pretzel thins from Trader Joe’s — these things are legit ADDICTING and I highly recommend them
• My Hoover cordless vacuum — this is random but even 3 years later I love my cordless Hoover vacuum. It’s so amazing and makes cleaning the apartment so quick and easy!