Would You Rather: Book Edition (Book Tag)

I decided to do this Book Tag I found on Youtube...

Would you rather...

1. Read only trilogies or stand alones ?  Probably Trilogies.  I love books that are in a series and I think I would get more tired of reading stand alones.

2. Read only female or male authors?  Considering most of my books are by female authors, I suppose I would choose female.  

3. Shop at Barnes & Noble or Amazon?  This is hard because I love going to bookstores, but Amazon is always cheaper in price.  If I had to choose, I would pick Amazon because I do buy a lot more online than I do at an actual bookstore.  I rather spend less money and get more books.

4. All books become movies or TV shows?  Movies definitely.  More books would be best suited as movies because you can only stretch out a TV show adapted from a book so far.

5. Read 5 pages per day or 5 books per week?  5 books a week even though that's completely impossible for me.  It would take forever for me to read through my TBR pile only reading 5 pages a day.  It already takes me long enough!

6. Be a professional reviewer or author?  Considering I don't review books, I'd choose author.  I've actually contemplated writing a book.

7. Only read your top 20 favorite books over and over or always read new ones that you haven't read before?  Always read new ones.  So far, I haven't wanted to reread anything I've read.

8. Be a librarian or book seller?  Librarian.  I love old, beat-up books.  Plus, there's just something nice about a library.

9. Only read your favorite genre, or every genre except your favorite?  Favorite genre.  If I chose to read everything but my favorite, then it would be hard to not read my favorite.  Technically, I don't even have a favorite at the moment.

10. Only read physical books or eBooks?  Physical.  I love having actual copies of books, holding them in my hands and seeing them on my bookshelf.  I've never read eBooks and have no interest in ever doing so.  

Thursday Thoughts

I'm linking up with Jen over at Ramblings of a Suburban Mom for Thursday Thoughts.

-  I have quite a few posts I have to blog about including: Popsugar, Ipsy, and Bonjour Jolie.  Hopefully I can get some of that done today.

- I'm sort of looking forward to Easter on Sunday.  Of course we are all going to church and then hopefully to lunch afterwards, but since all Christians have Easter this Sunday, it may be a bit hard.  A lot of times the Orthodox Easter is on a different day.  I'm excited to give my daughter her Easter basket and I get to wear my new dress I just bought from Nordstrom.  Either these Blogilates workouts are really working or clothing sizes are getting bigger because I ended up buying a size 2.  Usually, I wear a 4, and the 4 looked huge.

Image Credit: Nordstrom.com

-  Speaking of Blogilates, I signed up for the new Blogilates Social Network (beta.)  I'm still trying to figure it out, but my username is anni82, if you want to add me as a friend.  I'm not quite sure how everything works, but I will figure that out later when I have more time.

-  I have to dye eggs today.  My husband says that those who are Macedonian Orthodox, dye eggs on the Thursday before Easter.  We bring them to church with and exchange them with other people.  I was trying to look up a neat way to dye them, but I haven't found anything that I like that doesn't take too much time to do.

Thursday Thoughts

I'm linking up with Jen over at Ramblings of a Suburban Mom for Thursday Thoughts.

-  I should be getting my April Le Metier de Beaute box today!  I already know what's in it and excited to try it out.

- I signed up for Her Fashion Box at the end of February and the March boxes still haven't shipped yet.  I'm so glad I cancelled before being charged for April.  I wasn't about to pay for the April box when the March one wasn't even on it's way yet.  I don't understand what the issue is with this company, but they need to get their shit together.  On their Facebook page, they mentioned subscribers should receive their March boxes mid-late April.  Unbelievable.  I don't recommend signing up for this box.  All I have to say is that the March box better be amazing.

-  My sister and her boyfriend were here last weekend.  It was a pretty quick trip, but we had lots of fun.  Saturday night we were able to get a babysitter so we went out to dinner at Iridescence, which is located at Motor City Casino, and then we went on to MGM.  I love going to the casino.  I drank way too much.

- I'm in love with my new necklace that I bought last week from Recultured Designs.  The clothing is inspired by Europe.   They also have an Etsy store where you can purchase the necklaces and some of their clothing.  I can't wait to wear it!  The picture isn't of great quality, but I can't take another one right now.  All her necklaces are $50.

-  I quit doing Jillian Michaels' 30 Day Shred.  I was over halfway done, but I got tired of doing the same workout everyday and I know it's also bad for your muscles to not give them a chance to rest.  I've been sort of interested in Cassey Ho and her blog, Blogilates.  She makes workout calendars each month, and it's free.  There are a different set of workout videos each day to complete.  I also downloaded her app, and if you pay 99 cents/month, there's an extra video available and you can also check off what you have done.  There are also other things like recipes, and a forum, etc.  I also have my gym membership too for something extra.

Thursday Thoughts

I'm linking up with Jen over at Ramblings of a Suburban Mom for Thursday Thoughts.

-  I should be getting my new Nike shoes today!  Hopefully UPS will be delivering them soon.

- It's technically Spring now, but it sure doesn't seem like it.  Michigan doesn't really have a Spring anyway, it seems to be skipped over.  I have lived in other states so I know what I'm talking about!

- I have a FabFitFun box and Golden Tote coming soon.  I already know what's coming in my FabFitFun box, and I'm hoping the surprises in my Golden Tote will be good.  I ordered the $149 one.   I'm into buying pastel-colored clothing at the moment, and I chose these two tops...

Image Credit: goldentote.com

Image Credit: goldentote.com

- I'm so excited to see Divergent on Monday.  I haven't been this impatient for a movie to come out since Harry Potter I think, LOL.  I've read the book and it is so good, and plan on starting the second one after I see this movie.  My sister saw an early screening of this and said it was amazing!

Image Credit: IMDb.com

- I've been doing Jillian Michaels' 30 Day Shred and just started on Level 2.  Wow, is it tough!  I'm not trying to lose a bunch of weight because I don't need to, just trying to tone up a bit.

- I have a hair appointment set for Monday as well.  In the past 10 months or so I've been blonde, red, darker red, and now, a dark brown.  I'm getting a bit tired of dying my hair and would like to grow it out to my natural hair color, which is light to medium brown.  I haven't seen it in about 5 years, and my husband hasn't seen it at all...ever, haha!  I want highlights to lighten it up a bit, but I don't think that's possible because of how much bleach is underneath the brown and red.  My hair stylist told me before that it will probably break off, but that's hard for me to believe because it's pretty strong and healthy.  I'm not interested in stripping it because that is very damaging.  I'll see what I can do when I go on Monday.  I will probably cut a bit off as well.  I love having long hair, but every once in a while I like to cut a lot off.  My hair does grow fast, so before I know it, it will be long again.  This will also allow me to get back to my natural hair color faster.  

- I'm probably going to skip Julep this month.  I signed up for a fairly new box called, Scratch Monthly Mani Box that sends you nail wraps and extra items, so I will probably just go with that this month.  You can skip it, like Julep.  I plan to post about the March box soon.

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Thursday Thoughts

I'm linking up with Jen over at Ramblings of a Suburban Mom for Thursday Thoughts again.

- My custom Nike's have shipped!  I'm so excited to get these, and I wonder how long it will take considering they're coming from China.  I hope they look even better in person!  I'm a little nervous about that.

- I will actually get a chance to get to the gym today.  Something always seems to come up where I can't make it. 

- My Popsugar Must Have box still isn't here.  I did resubscribe after seeing the scarf spoiler, but it has never taken this long to ship.

- My daughter and I had our first Toddler/Parent Academy class on Tuesday.  Of course she didn't want to participate in most of the activities.  Two-year olds do what they want to do. 

- I'm really hoping that we will be going to Macedonia in May for a few weeks.  My husband is from there and we have wedding to attend.  That also means it gives us a chance to go on vacation, just him and I.  His parents won't mind babysitting since they don't see her often.  We were thinking of going to Malta or Cypress.  Something warm and tropical is what I would like.  I really hope this works out. 

- I'm so over this snow.  It's technically almost spring.  At least it's sunny outside today.  This snow needs to melt asap!

-  Lastly, I'm looking forward to my sister coming the last weekend this month.  She's bringing her boyfriend and we are meeting him for the first time.   I'm hoping my sister-in-law can babysit that Saturday because we want to go out to dinner and then to MGM.  I love the casino.

Thursday Thoughts

I'm linking up with Jen over at Ramblings of a Suburban Mom for Thursday Thoughts.  This is my first time doing this and I thought it would be fun!  It's a little late in the day to post this, but better late than never!

- I finally got what I ordered from JnMstudio on Etsy today in the mail.  It took a month, literally, but I'm happy with my items!  I purchased post-it-notes to use in my Erin Condren planner.

- I'm over this cold weather; I'm so jealous my friend is going to Florida on vacation next week.

- I signed up for a parent/toddler class that starts next Tuesday and I'm pretty nervous about that.  I know this will be good for my daughter to meet other kids her age and for me to meet other parents.  Most of my friends are still single without children.

- I'm super excited for the new Nike's that I ordered yesterday!  I ordered a customized pair where you get to choose the colors you want.  Only some styles allow you to do this; they don't cost any more than the usual price.  It can take up to 4 weeks to be made, but I'm hoping to get them sooner.  I played around with the customization options forever and this what I finally came up...hours later...

That's it for today.

New Year's Resolutions - 2014

I've made up quite a list of New Year's Resolutions for this year.  These are not all just things I would like to accomplish this year, but changes I would like to make from now on even after this year is over.

Beauty Resolutions

1. Don't skip skincare routine - I have several skincare products that won't be used unless I actually use them.  It seems like an easy thing to fix, but for me, it's not.  There are several times at night, before I go to bed, that I'm just too lazy to take the time to wash my face, tone, apply serums, eye cream, moisturizer etc. and would just rather sit on the couch and watch TV or read a book.  My daughter, who is almost two, keeps me very busy during the day and by the time she gets to bed, I just want to do nothing.  This is something I need to work on.  

2.  Use up skincare products before opening/buying new ones - I'm the type of person that will open up several products and go back and forth using them.  What I need to do is use up one before moving to the next.  Simple.

3.  Manicures - I have so many polishes and I continue to buy more, but I rarely use them.  The only time I seem to be able to do my nails is at night after my daughter goes to bed.  I sure can't take care of her during the day having wet nails.  I would like to do this once a week.

Health & Fitness

1.  Exercise - This one is typical, but for me, it's a little different.  I won't just be starting to work out for the first time in my life, I need to get back into fitness.  I have a gym membership and have rarely gone lately.  After my daughter was born, I was so adamant about getting back into shape.  I was literally at the gym every single day working out, and I did get back to my pre-pregnancy weight.  When I was into it, I really started to like it, and when I missed a day, it felt like something was missing.  I would like to workout 5 days a week if possible and go to the gym 2-3 days a week.  I need to figure out a workout schedule and go back to the gym...starting tomorrow.  

2.  Eat healthier - Self explanatory.  Also, cook more at home, don't eat as much takeout, drink more water, and tea.

3.  Use the fucking juicer - I bought a juicer, maybe 4 months ago, and have barely used it.  I wanted it, yet my husband uses it more.  I have two recipe books and I also can find more recipes online.  It is a pain in the ass to clean, but I need to be using it more. 

Organization

1.  Schedule EVERYTHING - Literally.  I need to plan out everything I do in a day i.e. fitness, cleaning, meals, you name it.  I feel like if I write everything down, I'm more likely to get it done.  I have a planner and an exercise journal on the way.

2.  Put everything back where it came from - I typically, when putting things a while, will just throw it somewhere rather than putting it back where it belongs.  My husband does the same, which makes it worse.  In the end, I have to reorganize everything in a certain area and it ends up being a waste of time.  Which brings me to my third point...

3.  Reorganize - Yeah, I need to reorganize kitchen cabinets, closets etc.

Other

1.  Read more - I made a goal for myself this year to read more books.  I've bought so many lately and they need to be read!  I made a goal through Goodreads that I would read 20 books this year and I plan on accomplishing that.  

2.  Blog more - Self explanatory. 

3. Paint and draw again - It's been a while since I've painted or drew anything.  I need to get back into that.

4.  Scrapbooking - A year and half ago, and I bought all the supplies I would need to make a wedding scrapbook for my husband and I, yet I haven't done a thing. I'm not kidding.

What are your some of your resolutions or changes you would like to make?

Liebster Award!

"The Liebster Award is for bloggers with under 200 followers and the rules of the award is that the nominee must link back to whoever awarded them, write 11 random facts about yourselves, answer the 11 questions from the award giver and then nominate another 11 bloggers and make up 11 questions for them to answer. It's a great way for new and undiscovered bloggers to meet new people and find some blogs that they want to follow."

I was so excited to find out that I was nominated for a Liebster Award by Yasmeen of aflowerpowerthing and Nicole of Neeners Makeup!!  Thank you both so much for the nominations!  They both have such lovely blogs and everyone needs to check them out!!

11 Random Facts About Me

1.  I absolutely hate coffee.

2.  I'm always cold. I even wear sweatshirts inside during summer.

3.  I have naturally long eyelashes, and most people ask me if they're fake.

4.  I started wearing makeup at 14.

5.  I have lived in 7 different states, and in Michigan 4 different times.

6.  Collard Greens is one of my most favorite foods.

7.  My wedding was in Macedonia.

8.  I would go to the movie theater everyday if I could. 

9.   I had a vocal scholarship to the first college I attended.

10.  I'm a stay-at-home mom.

11.  My honeymoon was in Antalya, Turkey. 

11 Questions From Yasmeen

1. Perfume or deodorant?  I have to wear deodorant everyday.  Perfume I only wear when going out or on special occasions.

2. What's your favorite clothing store?  Victoria's Secret, online though.  I love their clothes.

3. Are you a morning or night person?  Morning person now since I have to be up so early because of my daughter.

4. Why did you start blogging?  I thought it would be fun.  I'm surprised I've lasted this long, lol. 

5. What's your favorite makeup product?  Mascara since it makes my long eyelashes stand out so well.

6. How often do you buy new clothes?  Usually when a new season starts.

7. If you get to be anyone for one day who would it be?  My daughter.  I would really like to know how she looks at things and what she's actually trying to say (she's almost 19 months.)

8. Who's your favorite singer?  Christina Aguilera.  I just think she has the best voice.

9. What was the last book you read?  I can't even remember right now.

10. Frozen yogurt or ice cream? Ice cream.

11.  What is the one thing that you can't live without?  My family.

11 Questions From Nicole

1. Favorite nail polish?  For brands I live Bondi New York, OPI, and Essie.  I don't have a favorite color.

2. Do you prefer your hair curly or straight?  My hair is naturally straight so I like it that way for day time, but when going out I like to curl my hair.

3. Favorite perfume?  Chanel Chance.

4. Favorite high end product?  YSL lipstick.

5. Favorite drug store product?  Face powder or blush.

6. Favorite time of year? Christmas time definitely.  We always travel to Georgia to see my family.

7. Who inspires you?  My mom.

8. Favorite tv show/movie?  Game of Thrones/Sixteen Candles.

9. What purse are you currently using?  My new Marc by Marc Jacobs purse I got for my birthday on the 1st!

10. Best memory from 2013 so far?  The vacations I've been on: three to Georgia, Vegas, and a beach trip.

11. Silver or gold jewelry?  Gold.

Bloggers I Would Like To Nominate

Subscriptions 4 Fun

Boxes with Bunny

Kawaii Kitty Kat

The Lipglossary

I will add more later...

...And My Questions To You...

1.  Favorite vacation ever?

2.  If you could only use one makeup product, what would it be?

3.  What was your first car?

4.  Favorite magazine or book?

5.  What was your first job?

6.  Do you have any pets?

7.  What is your favorite holiday?

8.  Do you have any siblings?

9.  Where would you want to live if you could move anywhere?

10.  What would be your dream job?

11.  What is your favorite brand of clothing?

Tag: My First's

QUESTIONS:FIRST tweet?  I don't remember, but it was probably almost 4 years ago when I started using twitter.
FIRST youtube video? N/A
FIRST person you subscribed to on youtube? I don't remember.
FIRST Facebook profile pic?  Not sure.  I've had Facebook since 2005.
Do you still talk to your FIRST love?  I have occasionally over the years.
What was your FIRST alcoholic drink? White Russian.
What was your FIRST job? Sales Associate at Sears. Hated that job.
What was your FIRST car? 2000 Ford Focus, when it was new.  Hated that car.
Who was the FIRST person to text you today? No one, it's kind of early.
Who is the FIRST person you thought of this morning?  Samara, my daughter.
Who was your FIRST grade teacher?  Miss Webber.
Where did you go on your FIRST ride on an airplane?  Probably Georgia.  I was a baby.
Who was your FIRST best friend & do you still talk?  Karen, and no.  She was my best friend when I lived in Pennsylvania.  I was 4-5 years old then.
Where was your FIRST sleep over?  At my house for my 8th Birthday.
What was the FIRST thing you did this morning?  Got Samara out of her crib.
What was the FIRST concert you ever went to?  I don't remember.  Something my Dad made me go to when i was a kid.
FIRST broken bone? N/A
FIRST piercing?  My ears at 15.  My Mom made me wait that long.
FIRST foreign country you've gone to?  Since Canada doesn't count, England.
FIRST movie you remember seeing?  It was Rainbow Brite.  I was probably 2-3.
When was your FIRST detention?  I've had only one detention ever and that was in high school.
Who was your FIRST roommate?  Kristina, in college.
If you had one wish, what would it be?  I have several wishes.
What was the first sport you were involved in?  Dance is the closest thing to a sport, then Cheerleading.
What is the first thing you do when you get home?  It depends on the time of a day.  I'm home mostly taking care of my daughter.
When was your first kiss?  It was at a party and I was 15.  I realized that's pretty old, haha, but I was very very shy.

Tag: This or That

MAKEUP
Blush or bronzer:  blush
Lip gloss or lipstick:  lipstick
Eye liner or mascara:  mascara
Foundation or concealer:  foundation
Neutral or color eye shadow:  both
Pressed or loose eye shadows:  both
Brushes or sponges:  brushes

NAILS
OPI or china glaze: OPI
Long or short: short - medium
Acrylic or natural: both
Brights or darks: both
Flower or no flower: no flower

BODY
Perfume or body splash:  perfume
Lotion or body butter:  lotion
Body wash or soap: body wash
Lush or other bath company: bath & bodyworks

FASHION
Jeans or sweat pants:  jeans
Long sleeve of short:  both
Dresses or skirts:  both
Stripes or plaid:  stripes
Flip flops or sandals:  both
Scarves or hats:  scarves
Studs or dangly earrings:  both 
Necklaces or bracelets:  both
Heels or flats:  both 
Cowboy boots or riding boots:  riding bootsJacket or hoodie:  hoodie 
Forever 21 or charlotte russe: Forever 21 
Abercombie or Hollister:  neither
Saks 5th or Nordstrom:  Nordstrom

HAIR
Curly or straight:  straight
Bun or ponytail:  ponytail
Bobby pins or butterfly clips: bobby pins
Hair spray or gel:  hair spray 
Long or short:  long 
Light or dark:  dark 
Side sweep bangs or full bangs: neither
Up or down: down 

RANDOM
Rain or shine:  shine
Summer or winter:  summer
Fall or spring:  fall 
Chocolate or vanilla:  chocolate 
East coast or west coast:  east coast


I Tag:  anyone & everyone