Happy 4th!! | Random Rambling

So right now I am trying to fight the sickness! I thought I was just jet lagged from my trip, but now I think my body has been fighting not to get sick. I got some detox tea and have been drinking lots of water to help me get well. I usually still to my peppermint or chai tea, but this detox tea is actually good.  Its somewhat peppery and flowery at the same time. I add a little bit of rock sugar (not enough to make it sweet) and I am good to go.

I didn't even realize they had quotes on them until I opened the third bag. Oops.

On another note, I hope everyone enjoyed their 4th!!! I celebrated at home with Ruby since I really wasn't feeling up to it. Thank God, for a George Foreman grill so at least I can say I had grilled hot dogs with spicy mustard LOL.

Happy 4th of July :)

So I mentioned a few post back about some projects I was collecting supplies for. Well one of the projects that I want to do is to make my own curtains. I got the stuff I need to drill in the walls so I can hang them up, but I am still thinking/hunting for the fabric I want to use. That is the hard part surprisingly. Any ideas? My couches are grey--I was thinking white, with silver mesh of some sort on top? I might be sitting on this for a while ha.

This is all I got. Don't judge.

And finally a couple of pics from my trip to the Bahamas!!! I would have usually gotten to this a lot sooner, but I guess getting/being sick does that to you. Thumbs down to the sickness.

Me and my brother and sister watching the sunset

Happy Thursday

Well this whole week I have been in a serious funk. Getting up at 4 AM for no reason and already thinking about sleep by 8. Today I woke up feeling motivated so I am about to head out to get some supplies for a couple of projects I want to work on. More details on those later. But for now, here are some photos that I took of my fellow bloggers. Every time I take photos I learn something new and I am already itching for a new lens. Both of these ladies are so pretty and have great fashion sense. Something I need to work on! ;) Don't worry I will get there!

 Vic Styles

 On the Kattwalk

Review: Elevation Training Mask

So over the last six months I have slowly been making changes in my fitness and one of the things that I added is a training mask. When I wear it out I get looks, honks and sometimes even a couple questions, but its all good :) If you have heard of it and/or are undecided about it or would like more info about it I listed a couple of pros and cons from my personal experience down below.  

The Elevation Training Mask

Pros:
1. Gives your lungs a work out! It comes with different attachments that simulate different elevations and restrict the amount of oxygen that comes into the mask. I have been using the lowest level which simulates 5000 feet elevation. I don't feel like I need to change it out because  it still working for me.

2. Helps regulate your breathing. When I first started wearing it I felt like I wasn't getting enough air and my breathing was very irregular. I was forced to learn how regulate my breathing in order to be able to continue to run with the mask on. After the first month I started wearing it every 2 weeks and I find that when I do not wear the mask, it is easier for me to run and breathing is a lot easier.

Cons:
1. Can be uncomfortable, especially at first. Especially when you start sweating because you will. If you don't tighten it enough in the back it can feel like it's sliding off your face. I am not going to say you will get used it, but sometimes you have to get uncomfortable in order to get comfortable, you know?

All in all, the $80 investment was worth it. It has helped me improve my breathing, run faster for a longer amount of time and just overall, increased my fitness levels in a shorter amount of time. Of course you can increase your fitness levels without it, but if you want a challenge, then this is for you.  I bought mine on Amazon and if you want more info/reviews you can check it out here:

Elevation Training Mask

Caribbean Bound

I am currently in route to the Caribbean for a much needed vacation with family!  My first one ever. I am currently sitting in the Houston Airport waiting on my final flight and I can't wait to lay out and actually do nothing. This getaway is going to help me recharge so I can go and get my life.
I know I won't have any kind of signal to post anything so check back in with me next week when I come back.

Talk soon!

Make Up Forever Mascara | June We Are Onyx Box

So, Too Faced Better Than Sex, is my holy grail mascara, but I think I have found another one that is comparable. I am loving the whole make up sample thing because for a small price (or sometimes free) you can try out a product before you buy the full size. Especially when it comes to higher end products. I got a birthday sample a couple of weeks ago from Sephora from Make Up Forever and I am really loving their mascara called Smoky Extravagant!!! It really makes my lashes POP which is what I look for in any mascara that I wear.

And after all the drama I had last month and this month trying to get last months Onyx Box, guess who go their box in June!!! This girl right here.

I have used the dry mist oil from C. Booth and it smells and feels great so I really like so far. And the nail polish that I got from Lauren B. Beauty is my new love. I love red nail polish and this is a new favorite :)