Category: Love

And It Begins...

2/1/2021

And so we begin the "Love Month" of February.
Are you ready?

Vegan Skincare Haul

1/15/2021

As an after Christmas gift to myself I took advantage of Pacificas end of the year sale and stocked up on some favs plus some new skincare items.

This is what I ended up with:

So much good stuff!

Love the top on this Vit C!

This is my 1st time trying - will let you know if I noticed any difference.

I was also excited to try these two new clean shot products.

A couple of days in and no redness or burning from the Retinoid.

I have been using Pacifica nail polish for years and love it!

I was going to wait till I tried all the new goodies for at least a month and then report back, but the way life is going that really means I would never get this post out.

So far the eye pencil has been really good.

I'm not a huge fan of patchouli but I have heard such good things about this perfume I thought it was worth a try.

It smells really good!

I just restocked the hair masks, underarm wipes and the Dreamy Youth day/night. They are all tried and true products I use all the time.

If you are looking for a really good, ethical vegan brand for your skincare and beauty needs I can't recommend Pacifica enough.

Catch you later~

It All Starts In Paris

8/10/2020

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It all starts in Paris...Meet me there?

July Book Review - Sunday Cyberpunk

7/12/2020

Happy Sunday!
It's going to be a busy day around here and I'm rushing to get things done before we have to go out. The heat is miserable this week, so we plan everything for early morning or late evening.

But so far I've been really great at procrastinating this morning. I've knocked out two cups of coffee and not much else...So before I buckle down and get something done today, here's a quick book review:

This novel has been on my list for years, and thanks to 2020 forcing me to slow down, I finally had time to read it!

It was the first novel to win the Hugo, Nebula, and Philip K. Dick Awards, and is considered a science fiction masterpiece. Written in 1984, Mr. Gibson's Neuromancer came together at a time when the personal computer was just beginning to make its way in private homes, and many people were dismissing its staying power as a "fad". This book builds a complex, future reality that is far away from 1984 and uncomfortably close to 2020.

Quick Book Review - Sunday Edition:
Neuromancer by William Gibson

Was it a page turner? Yes
Do I like this genre? Yes - This book sets the bar for modern science fiction and Cyberpunk
Setting: Shiba, Tokyo, The Sprawl, above the earth and more
How's the story telling? Amazing.
Was it well written? Yes
Would you recommend this book? Yes
Page Count: 268 pages

My Last Minute Thoughts:

Reading this 1984 novel now in 2020 I can see/feel its impact on modern science fiction.
This is book 1 of 3. I had purchased book two some time ago and quickly added book three to my collection and am currently devouring it...more reviews soon!
This book is considered the grandfather of Cyberpunk Science Fiction and it does not disappoint. Its gritty, witty and fast paced as it pulls you through the matrix.

Books two and three in the trilogy.

While Gibson did not invent cyberpunk, but wrote several important contributions previous to this novel - including short stories “Johnny Mnemonic” and “The Gernsback Continuum.”
But Neuromancer cemented cyberpunk as a damaged, dystopian society dominated by global computer networks, crime and personal enhancements.

It's a page turner!

If you are looking for a great read, go grab a copy today!

This review contains affiliate links, but I never post about anything I don't love.
Have a great Sunday!

Speak soon~

Bloom, Baby, Bloom!

5/1/2020

Happy May!

What Are You Reading? Saturday Edition

4/25/2020

Hi, friends! Spring is in full swing over here in our part of the world, and I'm doing a bit of Spring cleaning. I admit that I forgot/lost my password to Goodreads and am a bit late in updating my book reviews. (So be prepared for weekly reviews until I am caught up.)

I read Leviathan Wakes (The Expanse Book 1) way back in February 2019 and was hooked on the series. So before I review the entire 8 books in this series, and overload you, let's begin with book #1.

Saturday Short Review:
Leviathan Wakes (The Expanse Book 1) By James S.A. Corey

Was it a page turner? Yes
Do I like this genre? Yes! It is very well written science fiction
Setting: Space
How's the story telling? Very good. The plot is easy to follow and the stories are not (thankfully) predictable.
Was it well written? Yes, just enough intrigue to keep you engrossed in the story, but not overkill with the space politic. The tech was believable and set the stage, not overpowering the story as is often the case in badly written science fiction novels.
Would you recommend this book? Yes, I stumbled on the television series and loved it. Recently a good friend told me how amazing the books were and I’m so thankful he did! This was a good, solid read. The characters are richly detailed and flawed in brilliant ways. Space, tech and the politics all add further dimensions to the story without dragging it down. I look forward to reading every book in the series.
Spoiler: Addictive!
How close does the television series follow the book? It's not a verbatim story of what you see on the television series, BUT it's close enough that you are not lost or distracted by odd plot twists or crazy storylines. I still love watching the series which has now been picked up by Amazon.
Page Count: Coming in at 562 pages this isn't a Saturday afternoon read. BUT well worth the time spent reading it. I actually didn't want the first book to end, even though I had already ordered the second and third books after only a few chapters.
How many books in the series? There are currently 8 books in the series with additional novellas along the way. Book 9 is supposed to be the last book, (but hopefully not), it is scheduled for late 2020-early 2021 release.

James S. A. Corey is the pen name of fantasy author Daniel Abraham, author of the critically acclaimed Long Price Quartet, and writer Ty Franck. They both live down the street from me in Albuquerque, New Mexico. I think I have seem them buying tacos, but I kept my cool and didn't fan girl out. lol.

More reviews shortly!

Spring Cleaning

3/12/2020

It's Beginning To Look Like Christmas

12/22/2019

Morning Travel Fam!
⁣ The gifts are wrapped, the cookies are in the oven and it’s officially feeling like Christmas!⁣ ⁣ It’s truly the most wonderful time of the year—but this year I’m trying to take things a bit slower and soak everything in. Anyone else?

It's so easy to become overwhelmed with so much going on. I really want to slow down and enjoy this season.

For my little family, is the time of year we celebrate our lives, family, and our many blessings! ⁣We also use this time to remember everyone who we have lost. We honor them with a traditional candle lighting ceremony and by preparing foods they loved. We also share stories about our loved ones and I feel this truly keeps their memory alive.