The Half French Braid Ponytail

I love playing around with hair and my hair used to be all the way past my waist. December a half a year ago I decided to cut my hair to a medium bob 

 

Anyways, i am glad my hair is finally starting to grow a little bit more and I get to style it. I learned this half french braid pony tail through The small things blog. She has some really awesome hair tutorials (over hundred) and they are all really cute.

Here's the hair tutorial and since my hair is longer than hers, I just pulled it to the side but you can wear it directly behind your neck too. I think I'll probably buy a better hair teaser (? lol) and curl my hair next time to give more volume.

didn't have my good camera with me. i was on the way to work~

I am excited to try more hair styles from her that's for sure! :D

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Also always include pictures from supernatural! <3

work work work

Work has been frustrated so far in this month. I feel like I just keep making mistakes during one shift a week and it has totally brought down my self-esteem and especially when I am a perfectionist. 

I get a certain mistake that I made was completely wrong and my critical thinking had failed me. I get that new graduate/ new nurses make mistakes, but I feel like I shouldn't have. I just shouldn't. 

Then there's this thing about not having to call the MD to change pain medication when the patient just started receiving medication less than an hour ago, don't you think when the patient is over on your unit, you should call, not me? Not that I am trying to push away responsibilities, but I had to end up calling the MD when the patient wasn't physically on my unit. Fine. That's done with. Next thing, if NOBODY communicated with me about having to continue with the medication.. I wouldn't know NOT cancel the order. It's all my fault. Just blame to the new nurse. I am just sitting there charting on my patient for about 2 hours because there's fetal distress and having to use my brain to think and really, save the baby. Forgive me that I was under a little stress and was about to go crazy, that I forgot all those things.What's the cherry top on the ice cream? Got an e-mail from the director this morning right before I went to bed (I work night shift) that one of the orders wasn't put in. Now, anger and disappointment had finally set in. I tried to control my emotions but it was so hard. I e-mailed back saying that (whatever order that was missing) was supposed to be put in during day shift because I didn't do the procedure on the patient. Obviously, right? I can't chart what I didn't do. Then I got an e-mail back saying that I need to ask and check during shift report so it doesn't come back to me and her. Alright, really?? How was I supposed to log in the computer, check what she had/ hadn't charted, when she was already walking out the patient's room ready to duck out of the unit? It was something that was expected to be done, why should I go behind her and check?

I honestly felt like it was all put on me and I was being punished. I do what I do because i love my job, and I know I will make mistakes. But when under those kind of stress, not to mention that I stayed in the patient's room the whole time and explained EVERYTHING that is happening. Patience was what I was. But was not appreciated later on when things didn't go her way.

I really shouldn't be talking about this, but I have left out a lot of details.. and I am just dragging to go into work tonight or any night this week. I just want this to be over. I just want to be like those good nurse that I work with..

 

I wish I can be like him, eat, sleep, use the cat litter, then scratch up the whole carpet like I give a damn.

Origins & Dinner Date

So I found out at another blog that Origins is having this awesome special offer of free shipping and a free High Potency Night-a Mins moisturizer with any $30 purchase.

I thought it was a great deal so I went ahead and purchased it. I've heard a lot of things about origins and unfortunately I've never came to purchase the products when I go to Macy's and such. But I am excited to try it because I do have dry skin on my T-zone and I am hoping this will help for day/night. I'll post more reviews later.

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So yesterday we decided to clean the apartment because of my newly diagnosed allergy to dust/dust mites and such..and exercise induced asthma, which I am still a little upset that I have to use inhalers now before I workout. For those of you who don't know, I have been working out for about 5-6 years now and I have NEVER had problems. But people's body and immune system do change, so I'll just have to cope with it.

I was playing with my phone's picture settings on the way to Kani House Hibachi & Sushi. 

 

We were both craving sushi so we got the delux..no we couldn't finish but it definitely satisfied our stomach :)

and spring is here..I painted my nails with some cool spring colors

 

 Tada! :)

and of course, always have to have Isaac the cat 

Day out & April Birch Box

The weather is super awesome this weekend, it is up to the high 70's and I am bringing out my first ever jean shorts that I got from American Eagle. Their shorts are super comfy and come in different styles. I have never worn jean shorts because I am self-conscious about my legs due to past personal history, but today I am stepping out and wearing them with my new yellow blouse that I purchased from this month's Stitch Fix. :D Also wearing my new mint leather wedges from Francesca's.

Anyways, Booboo bear and I were supposed to go look @ houses but after driving to 3 different location that I found, we didn't even get out of the car to see the model homes.

He took my sunglasses lol. He could be my gay friend :P

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I got my April Birch box, and here are the stuff that came in the box!

Yogini Perfume sample by Harvey Prince (left).Sandalwood smell with natural oils. Smells calming (if that makes any sense lol). 

Then N. 4 high performance hair care: Lumiere d'hiver Clarifying Shampoo. I am always up to try new shampoo and find the best one for my hair because it is thicker and easy to break. Also my scalp is dry and right now I am use Suave Morocco oil  shampoo and its not too bad.

 

I am always up for snacks to eat at work.

 

Another N. 4 sample. This is the Reconstructing Masque. I love masks and always up for new product to try. My T-zone is dry so any moisturizing masks would be great. 

 

This creamy off-white nail polish is great for the spring and summer. 

And can't go wrong to have another eyeliner ;)

Do you have Birch Box subscription? I love receiving samples and know what is out there that I don't know. There are so many brands out there and it's always good to explore and find which products are good for you.

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Sam , Dean and Castiel are playing with their dolls lol. Love them.

Make up and workout

So I had another day off yesterday (I am working tonight and tomorrow night so I probably will not post for a couple of day). Anyways, I woke up and went to have lunch with booboo bear during his lunch break. Then I decided I wanted to do some colorful makeup tutorial. I am still playing with the whole filming thing so its all trial shoot. Feel free to leave comments on how to make it better :)

Its kind of hard to see the color of the eyes because of the lighting (just like the last one, but this time its too bright lol)

I took some pictures in hope to see it better 

 

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after a fun time putting on makeup and stuff, bear and I went to the gym to workout. We both are those who likes to stay fit, except he's a lazier than I am and I'll have to convince to go. plus its only 3 days a week! (because I work 3 nights a week, its like working 4 days for me since I have to sleep during the day). Anyways, yesterday was leg day, which consists of squats, still deadlifts, calves and whatnot. I usually have my own workout routine but I have recently decided to follow his in hopes to make myself stronger lol. 

I have always worked out and I didn't know my limits so I usually squat body weight or just 30 lb bar and do 3 sets of 20 or something like that. But Booboo bear challenged me and said I could do more. We initially started off with 95lbs but it was too heavy. When you do weights its good to find where you should start by adding or subtracting weights. We found a happy weight of 75lbs. I still need to work on my form since I am so not used to squatting that much weight, but I am getting there. I do feel like I am getting stronger though lol. summer is coming and its not that I am overweight or anything, I just want to look a little bit more toned but just skin and bones. 

Anywho, Here's a picture of Issac the cat being bored while I was doing my makeup tutorial lol

CIAO~

April Stitch Fix!

So I have been subscribing to Stitch fix since last October (2013) and I have loved that items that I get and although some are expensive and out of my price range, they are still really pretty and good quality as well. Last few months however I did get some disappointing boxes and Stitch Fix was awesome enough to see my comment on their FB website and e-mailed me. They wanted to make up to me by fixing another box for me. I gratefully accepted that offer and I GOT THE BOX!! (only took a week!) Here's what they sent me and I am so excited about all these new items! (I also asked for no jewelry because I have tons!) But this is also the most expensive box that I have ever received.

 

 They usually send out outfit cards and a message card on what they did to style you and whatnot. I love the cards!

First Top! Niko Texture Detail Tie-Neck Blouse in yellow!

I love this top, so Spring like and I love the color. It will go with a lot of bottoms that I have.

 This is the Emi Marled knit Short-Sleeve Top in black.

This top is super soft!! i love the way it feels.

Sold Design lab Mylee tulip Hem Skinny Jean

I have to say, this is really really really nice! the fabric is super soft, fits on perfectly, makes my butt look good and the bottom of the jeans are tulip hemmed, so its a great detail. It is kind of expensive though.

(wearing my new wedges! lol) This is Sanctuar Elora Princess Seam Sheath Dress  

Super soft again and the quality is there. Fits well. My waist is very small so the waist part of this dress is loose. Fits everywhere else. I would like to get this dress but not sure if I have places to wear this (I wear scrubs to work lol).

 Last item in the box, Pomelo Chaplin Hooded Anorak Cargo Jacket.

Super cute, spring jacket definitely because its kind of thin. Very casual. I have so many jackets though or else I would totally keep this item. 

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So.. I really want to buy all of them. And with stitch fix the $20 styling fee that you pay for the box goes towards any item that you purchase. PLUS, if you get the whole box, you get extra 25% off of the total. 

However, like I said earlier, this the most expensive fix box I have gotten. Usually the total would be around $150, but this box with all the discounts and 20$ off, its still $292 for me. 

If you get someone to sign up stitch fix then you get $25 credit.. too bad I dont have anyone signing up yet. What do you guys think? What should I keep?

If you decided to try the stitch fix subscription, it would be awesome if you just try it, click Here to have me as your referral. No disappointment! :P

Lazy day

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So in the past year I have began to notice that when I work out I will start wheezing and short of breath (mind you I have been working out for about 5-6 years and they are intense workouts). Not only just during workout, sometimes it will just start randomly (not so random now that I know why). I decided to make an appointment to go see the allergist & asthma specialist. First appointment we talked about what happened and he prescribed me an inhaler (It is so inconvenient to me because I never had to use one). He said to use it 30 minutes before workout. I have been using it and it is like magic and I can now understanding how people with asthma attack treat emergency inhalers like gold :3. Anyways, today I went in to have skin allergy test done. I thought it was going to be done on my arms, but it was done of my upper back. I laid on my stomach shirtless while the nurse puts about 73 different allergen drops on my back in rows. Then she poked my skin on where each allergen drops and I wait for 15 minutes. As soon as she's done, I began to itch so bad but I couldn't scratch! it was the longest 15minutes but then I almost fell asleep so I guess I have pretty high tolerance for itchiness and pain lol. 

Nurse came back and she said, "oh my gosh. You are so allergic to a lot of things!" she then started writing down what they were and said, " i might as well check off everything". lol So after she finishes and puts cortisone cream one (YES!) doctor came in and talked to me. Pretty much on what I have (exercise induced asthma), and how I get episodic hives randomly because allergens accumulates in my body and just outbreaks. It is not fun to know what your body has been doing to you, but now I have to do many other things to keep that from happening such as never clean the cat litter (sorry boo), keep the house clean, take half a pill of antihistamine like zyrtec every night, etc. Its all so new to me but I know what to do....so hopefully it will work. 

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So! after the doctor's appointment in the morning I decided to stop by the mall to return stuff and just walk around.. and end up buying stuff.

Got this cute floral tank top from Forever 21 and it was less than $6!!! Then I saw these cute earrings for about $1.50-$4.00 each so I got them! 
The white floral necklace was about $6 as well! cute buy and I can't wait to wear the top with either white pants of shorts! a cute spring/summer outfit. :D

 lol Isaac the cat really like my shirt.

 I got these really cute minty seafoam green leather wedges from Francesca's! the shoes and handbags were 25% today! I couldn't resist. They were so comfortable and will match everything!
Although I really hoped that they have them in brown but I'll do with these

 Issac the cat smelling my shoes -------->

 kisses*

Then I stopped by Ulta because I wanted to buy some bronzer then I saw that they have Cargo on sale for 50% off!!! They were trying to make shelf room for some other brand so I am taking this opportunity to buy some nice make up. I got the Cargo HD CC cream! I love this because it matches your skin color (although it is medium) but it matches all medium toned skin color. I think my undertone is a little darker and I get tanned really easily so this is perfect. Then I got the Cargo Bronzer. I dont own any bronzer but I recently got really addicted into looking @ bronzers. These look so awesome and the make up sales associate helped me. I was going for Physician's formula bronzer and she said they are not as pigments and they are really glittery. I'm gonna give this a try and maybe make a make up tutorial video with the product in it!

Overall, pretty relaxing day and just going to stay home and do some laundry then workout tonight!
How is your day going so far??

Jessica