February 2025 – Sweat & Sparkle

One of my Valentine’s Day gifts was a gift card for Ulta. Have I mentioned that I love make-up, skin care products, face masks, nail polish, all of that girly stuff? The gift card didn’t last very long, and I happily sorted through my online wish list and placed my order.

I wasn’t expecting my Ulta package until Friday, but I got a notification this morning that it’s out for delivery today. Yay!

After being sick for the past week (sniffling, sneezing, coughing), I am looking forward to testing out new products and colors to feel a bit more alive and a bit less like a sleep-deprived, stuffy zombie. I happened to order when they had a gift with purchase, so bonus, I get to try out a few new items for free, too. If I really adore something, I will review it here and share the love. ♥

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Monday

I had a few extra days off recently, thanks to being sick. It turned out to be a blessing in disguise, in some ways, because it gave me free time to do some thinking, some research, and lay out some plans for things I have been thinking about for a while but haven’t set into motion yet.

“Change is the essence of life. Be willing to surrender what you are for what you could become.” ~ Reinhold Niebuhr

“Don’t fear failure. Fear being in the exact same place next year as you are today.” ~ Michael Hyatt