Working It Out

So now that I started vacation, I wanted to get back to the gym. I love love loved Zumba for so long and  hadn't been in a while when I was super busy at the end of the school year. When I went back to class, I learned that my lovely instructor had left the country. Personal issues.

 There was this new woman. This new chick was bony and robotic and didn't move in the way I thought Zumba should look.  I tried to enjoy it but it just wasn't the same. I left feeling really sad.

 I had a huge urge to message my old instructor. I told her that she was really missed and that I realized why I loved Zumba so much. I found that Zumba class and through that, her, at a difficult time in my life and it made me happy. I told her how I was always happy in her class and that she changed my life. Not only by helping me to lose 15 kilos, but by giving me confidence in something I never thought I could be good at. Prior to this I wasn't active at all and she was always supportive and encouraging. I let her know that she was missed and that I wished her all the best. She replied that she was really touched by my message and I was so glad I reached out. I felt a lot better. It just goes to show you should always tell people how you feel.

Anyway there was a new class called Body Flex Fitness and it was taught by the woman who did yoga in my old gym who I really loved. Basically it's a lot like yoga, a lot of posing and stretching but it focuses more on the breathing aspect. I really enjoy it and plan to continue doing it.

I'm also tried to eat better and I'm trying to come up with healthy snacks.  Lately it's been Apple slices with a spoon of peanut butter, or Low fat cheese and tomatoes with a tiny bit of olive oil and toasted brown bread. What else? Hummus and a tortilla. I'd love any suggestions!

Make Up

This is a good representation of my go to daily look.

So I've always been a big fan of make up. Ever since I bought that pale pink lipstick for 99cents when I was 13. I've gotten more into actual application techniques this past year since I've been working and applying make up on a daily basis. I learned a few tricks that I find extremely helpful and genius.

*First, the latest thing was something I learned from my very favorite Youtube beauty guru Wayne Goss  Powder before foundation. I know! It sounds a little strange and goes against what we've always been told but it works! I use it with either foundation or BB cream ( Revlon Colorstay or Pond's Luminous finish BB cream) and it works great with both. Here's the video, but basically, after I wash my face and remove any excess eyemake up and use toner,  I apply my moisturizer, (you can also use primer) and then lightly powder my face evenly. Then I apply my foundation or BB cream. You find yourself needing less product and your make up stays put allllll day/evening. If you get any cakeyness or anything you need to use less powder. kIt's amazing, I love it.

*The second great tip is probably more well known. I always wipe my mascara wand off with a tissue before using it. I think most formulas are too wet. It doesn't clump at all this way and gives a more defined, natural lash instead of spikes or spider leg lashes. I just curl my eyelashes and then wipe off the wand and apply in a zig zag motion. You don't need to worry about wasting product because you'll never run out of mascara before it's time to toss it anyway.

*Lastly and I love this one, is to use an old felt tip liquid liner pen that has dried out as an eyeliner brush for gel eyeliner. It works so well and it's very precise. More so than the eyeliner brush I was using before hand. You can make a thick or thin line and get that crisp, sharp wing or cat eye.

If you try any of these let me know!

AAAAAAHHHH

That was a big sigh of relief not a scream by the way.

I'm finally done with the school year and I feel such a weight lifted. The end of the year celebration was a great success and the party was so much fun. I loved my outfit and I had a great time. School's out and I have so much free time now, it's amazing.

Yesterday we cleaned the garden and gave Buddy a bath. We also went to get his vaccine so he could be outside now. He whines sometimes but he's getting used to it. It's such a relief. Not having to worry about him getting into the trash or going in my room or making a mess. He's so cute though, his ears are up now and he looks like a big dog, even though he's just a baby at 3 months old.

I cleaned the apartment and made a real dinner. This past couple of weeks we've eaten a lot of take out because of how busy I was but it's good to take the time to cook and have a sit down meal together.

Today we went out with a couple of friends and had a delicious peach smoothie. Oh it was so good.  I don't know what I'll do with myself now but I'm glad to get a lot of rest and family time and actually enjoy a movie or just caring for my home.

Hoping you're all doing well :)