To Hop or Not to Hop: Changing Jobs Frequently

It's been over a year and a half since I last wrote a blog post... but within those last eighteen months I've written numerous news pieces for one of my country's most renowned media houses. The last time I was around here I was a receptionist at a hospital and still relatively active, and then … Continue reading To Hop or Not to Hop: Changing Jobs Frequently

Favourite Autumn Lipsticks

As the days quickly grow darker here in the northern hemisphere, so does our hair, wardrobe and, of course, our make up. It is officially time to unload your wealth of sultry berry lipsticks onto your vanity so you can use them to your heart's content! When I think about autumn I think of pumpkins, … Continue reading Favourite Autumn Lipsticks

Clean & Clear Watermelon Skincare

I've never really had issues with my skin being acneic. I would get little pustules here and there whenever aunt Flo was about to visit, but that's about it. However, ever since having to wear a face mask everyday for most of my waking hours I've noticed them making an appearance very often. Yes, I've … Continue reading Clean & Clear Watermelon Skincare

How to Remain Positive

If you ask anyone who knows me well, you'd know that if I were one of the seven dwarfs I'd be Grumpy. I won't deny that. My brother even once told me that Taming of the Shrew was probably written about me. However, if you'd meet me out and about you'd encounter a bubbly, upbeat … Continue reading How to Remain Positive

Spanish Words Without English Translation

It's Hispanic Heritage Month! In the midst of all my respiratory troubles, it completely slipped my notice that it was already independence season for Central Latin America. My paternal great grandmother's homeland is Mexico and my mum hails from El Salvador. When I was growing up I learned English and Spanish simultaneously and I spent … Continue reading Spanish Words Without English Translation