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Malcolm Gladwell’s Outliers examines the nature of success using various success stories as case studies. Gladwell begins by exploring what we tend to think about particularly successful people: famous athletes, multi-millionaires, Nobel Prize winners, or titans of business, for example.

He notes that we tend to believe in the predominance of “individual merit.” We believe people are unusually successful because they are unusually gifted. They possess innate talent, drive, and determination, and they are rewarded with great success.

*If you’re curious about what qualifies someone’s to be successful, then this book is for you!

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Beautiful Disaster by Jamie McGuire is a romantic novel about Abby and Travis, two young people who fall in love against all odds. After meeting, Abby and Travis quickly become friends. However, he doesn’t believe in relationships, and she just wants to escape the past. Neither plan to fall in love. When they do, they must learn to overcome their fears because they know that they belong together.

“Beautiful Disaster” is an inspiring love story about a couple with troubled pasts learning to trust and rely on one another in order to build a future together.

*If you’re a romance novel fanatic, then this one is for you!

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What does it mean to be human? In a sweeping narrative spanning two and half million years of human evolution, Israeli historian Yuval Noah Harari weaves insights from science and the humanities together to answer to what it means to be human.

* If you’re interested in the progression of humankind, then this book is for you!

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The Solid Gold Shimmering White
Sapphire Pendant Necklace
Listed for $165

I love all their jewelry options, but this particular necklace is a stunner.

It’s very delicate, simple, and also sparkly!
I’ve gotten a lot of compliments and it even goes with everything.

This number looks great layered or solo. They were sold out a few times and finally they are back in stock and still one of their best sellers!

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The Delight 32 Chelsea Watch is elegant, stunning, and simple. You can definitely wear this watch dressed up or down.

I prefer the gold look with the black face, but the site definitely has a variety of styles that fit for everyone.

A bit pricey, but well worth the investment!

Price $199

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For those animal lovers: Teeny Tiny Paw Necklace is perfect for those who have their furry loved ones waiting for them at home.

This necklace comes in three different colors 18k (gold vermeil, sterling silver, and rose gold vermeil)

Unfortunately, my furry baby passed away but what better way to remember her with a cute paw necklace. I can even engrave (no additional fee) her name on the paw for remembrance!

*Miss you baby cuddles!!!

Price $37.00

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Fenty Beauty lover over here!
I just recently purchased the cleanser and SPF30 from the Fenty Skin line by Rihanna.

I have yet to try them, but the importance of skin upkeeps are essential as you age. Furthermore, SPF should be in your daily moisturizers as it protects your skin from the suns UVA and UVB rays. I personally wear sunscreen all year long and preserve its elasticity as much as I can.

•Total Cleans’r Remove - It - All Cleanser
Price $25

•Hydra Visor Invisible Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen
Price $35

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Honeymoon Glow AHA Resurfacing Night Serum with Hydrating Honey & Gentle Flower Acids

This stuff is amazing and makes your skin so youthful looking. This product reminds me of the Sunday Riley’s “Good Genes”.

Although, it’s a bit pricey but the results makes the investments worth it!

Price $58.00
15% off by signing up for marketing text messages.

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I was a bit skeptical about all the hype of this product on Instagram, but when I saw this on the shelves at Sephora I had to try it.

I’m so glad I did because it smells lovely like ((sunshine and coconuts)).

Body sprays tend to dissipate after some time, but this stays on like perfume! 

•Animal Cruelty
•Vegan Friendly
•Sustainable Resource

Price $32.00

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Bye Bye -Under Eye Corrector
Original Price $29.00
Sale Price $14.50

I consider this my holy grail of concealers!

I’ve purchased two (rich) color for restock purposes because nothing else compares.

Blends in very well and conceals to the full extent!

They’re (out of stock) with their other two color selections. Be on the lookout for restocks!

I love Bobbi Brown’s eye shadow collection!
Ember Lights Eye Pallet
Original price $29.00
Sale Price $14.50

*Currently sold out but be on the look out for restocks!

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I’ve got a collection growing, but my everyday would be the Soft Glam. I love the neutral look and the shades bring out my eyes without trying so hard. It is definitely the neutral eyeshadow palette for everyday to night wear as the say on their site!

Price $45.00

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Brookstone Innovations (sold by kohl’s)
(The calming weighted blanket)

Original Price $79.99-99.99
Sale Price $67.99-84.99
•Prices are according to weight
12/15/18/20 LBs

This blanket is amazing...
I was having issues sleeping throughout the night due to terrible anxiety.

After some time researching on the positive affects of weighted blankets, I decided to purchase one for myself.

I bought the 15LB (Taupe) and it is a game changer. I slept through the night and probably tossed around couple times, but not as frequent. *For once, I felt very comfortable in bed.

The best part about this brand is that the casing is washable!

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D&W Candles are my absolute favorite candles for the home. I have quite a few and I can’t stop buying more. They have a variety of scents and they linger for hours!

I especially love the Sandalwood Myrrh
(crackle candle wicks)

Below is one of my other favorites.
It’s a mixture of sweet and fruity scent that gets a lot of attention from friends.

Lava
Price $14.00

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The Lorraine 60” tv stand is from Wayfair and it is absolutely gorgeous in person. The photo in the bio is actually mine!

It’s easy to assemble and has enough shelf space. The only downside is that shelf space can be a bit small for electronic items (big dvd player). I do use it to store my dvd collection in the inner most shelves and decors on the outer for looks and feels.

Original Price $289.99
Sale Price $185.99

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I love wall art!

I particularly love the Frida Floral piece. The Poster Store has a variety of posters ranging from scenic to abstracts & quotes. They even sell frames of different sizes and styles. Check them out!

•A lot of their posters are currently on sale.

Original Price: $13.95
Sale Price $9.77

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I love wearing hats purely because it provides shade for my face. I’m all about preserving my facial skin and maintaining minimal exposure to sunlight.

The x Biltmore® Panama Hat by MADEWELL gives me that shade I crave and compliments the outfits I wear. This particular hat brand was worn by the Duchess of Sussex and I really like how she pulls it off with any look. This hat is versatile and would be my go-to for many occasions!

Currently in stock at Nordstrom
Price $58.00

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Agatha Maxi Dress-Mocha

I love the soft color of the Agatha Maxi in Mocha. This dress I can see fit well with gold jewelry, but not too much to take away the focus.

Price $106 (Sold Out)

You can sign up to be on the waitlist, which I did for myself. I can see myself in this as a dinner dress outdoor dining!

MONTROSE DRESS - EMERALD
Browsing around for a dinner dress that’s less relaxed and satin. I came across this beauty and had research a little more. It’s a high/low dress (perfect for my 5’1 frame) with a invisible zipper in the back. It’s your classic wrap dress great for fancy evenings.

Apparently, (back in stock) and very popular. I need to snag this ASAP for my late spring vacation.

Price $49.95

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Another cute dress I found on the Fortunate One site. I love the slit and the colors will suit me perfectly!

Cruise Control
Price $52.00

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Look through my eyes (playsuit) in sage by Fortunate One is beautiful and simple!

As I am browsing through their site for some fresh spring/summer outfits, I came across this little number and a few others!

Their clothing is a bit pricey but the quality is great!

Price: $75.00

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Just received my Puff Sleeve Knit Sweater And Matching Joggers Set by Nasty Gal and it is so comfy!

*I bought the same color indicated in the photo and two other loungewear designs.

I love their loungewear and majority of them are on sale!

Price $75.00
Sale Price $37.50

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The ever so popular Birdies flats!
*Duchess of Sussex is notable for walking around in these.

I’ve purchased The Huron in Black Velvet and Olive Green Velvet.

•The Huron in Olive Green
Original Price $95
On Sale for $75

•The Huron in Black
Price $95

*Olive Green seems to always be sold out so be on the lookout for when they’re back in stock!

From their site: Get the support of a sneaker, the softness of a slipper, and the style of a designer flat with our exclusive comfort technology. All Birdies feature soft quilted satin, dual-layer high-density memory foam, shock absorption, and arch & heel support.

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The BARKER DRESS - PINK is back in stock!

I’ve been browsing through my favorite site for maxi dresses by Petal + Pup to prep for an upcoming trip to Santa Barbara.

They have a variety of styles and other clothing items aside from dresses, but this one caught my eye!

Price: $59.95

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*Badgley Mischka just recently added this pretty number to the collection.

I typically try not to wear heels all the time due to not feeling comfortable in them. Although, these would be great wedding heals, I wouldn’t mind wearing them out for Girls Night.

They’re a bit pricey, but sometimes you’ve got to say YES to the heals!

Price $265

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I get asked this question all the time “How did you do it?” In regards to putting my full focus on school, especially graduate school.

Well to be transparent, I wanted to do other things aside from focusing on school. I was really invested in hanging out with my friends. You’ll would always find me at friends houses and as they got older, got married and had kids, I would be that singleton still finding ways to fit myself in their schedule.

At that time I had no idea where I was going with my life, so doing things to occupy my mind such as hanging out with friends became the ideal. When my friends slowly drifted in their own direction (avoiding my calls or canceling plans), this left me to myself a lot. This did a number on my mental health.

I spent majority of my late 20’s and early 30s to myself. This is where I began to really think of what I wanted to do with my life. So to help with my loneliness, I focused on two aspects I passionately love doing (acting and school).

As I completed my undergraduate degree, I felt I was on top of the world for once. Even though my support system was minimal, I was okay with it. The self confidence came back in full force and so did my urge to try graduate school.

I took a chance and applied for a dual degree in I/O and Legal Studies at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology and Santa Barbara Law School. Although I was excited to apply, I also didn’t think I would get in. Long story short, I forgot all about my applications, two weeks went by, and I was notified several times that I got into both schools.

Now, as I can fully reflect and realize that my friendships were not as genuine as I thought, but if it wasn’t for such circumstances to happen, I wouldn’t have gotten to where I am now.

With that said, I am thankful of the fall outs. If it didn’t happen then this chapter of my life would probably never been fully accomplished. A sense of freedom that is well deserved is now in my forefront.

Thank you!

A graduation gift to myself is a trip to Santa Barbara California. I have never been to California and wanted to be by water, so Santa Barbara was the right fit for me.

This will be my first solo trip. I made sure to book the trip in a very nice/safe location. I’m practically in walking distance to everything.

My 4- Star hotel is All-Inclusive
•Gym
•Resturant
•Pool (Heated)
•Bar
•Free WiFi
•24 Hour Services

The best part is that the hotel is right across from the beach!

My planned Itinerary:
•Exploring all the cool beaches
•Sterns Warf
•State Street (shopping & dining)
•Wine Tasking (The Funk)
•Santa Barbara Zoo
•Whale Watching
•Botanic Gardens “remember to bring your camera Lou”
•Wine Tasing in the Country Side of SB

I figured that when I’m not exploring, it’s hanging by the pool or skip on over to the beach...

I finally end my last semester of course work mid April and have to fulfill one more 300 hours of internship for the summer. I thought it would be a great idea to celebrate my last semester of course work.