Mid-week Update (:

Hey all you people of the world! I have not made a new post in a while, so I just wanted to give a little update as to what has been going on around here.

 This past weekend I went and did some therapeutic shopping and hangout day with my best friend  We hit up the mall, and I restocked on some basics for my summer wardrobe (meaning there might be a mini haul soon). She also got a call, and found out that she got the job at Bath and Body. Which means, more smell-good items for me to purchase. Of course, just to support my friend's new job, not to indulge that shopping habit. (;

I also got the chance to catch up with some of my friends from high school. We went out for lunch at Which-Which, and then got some summery snow cones  from the SnowCone Lady. The SnowCone Lady, has this little snow cone stand with the cheapest, but the best snow cones ever! It is the best place to get a cool-down during the Texas summer heat. YUM!

I am quite sure that everyone has already heard about the tornadoes that went through Oklahoma, but I just wanted yall' to know that prayers are coming from your neighbor Texas. I am glad that so many people were able to stay safe, and I hope that everything gets as close to normal as possible for all those who were affected. Stay safe!

That is pretty much everything that has happened so far (:

Until Next Time,
Christine

Honey Cinnamon Nutmeg Face Mask

Late night mask time. 

Hey there people! I have been really crazy-obsessed with skincare lately, and making sure the products I use are not bad for my face or the rest of my body. So, I was looking at easy to make homemade skincare products, when I stumbled upon the Honey Cinnamon Nutmeg Face Mask! It uses only the ingredients listed in its title! And all the ingredients are natural, which means no harsh chemicals for your face (which is always a good thing).

Together the honey, cinnamon, and nutmeg smell really delicious, and amazingly have super secret powers that end up helping out your face! They help out with blackheads, heal acne scars, and reduce redness/swelling!

Close up of what the mask looks like. 

So, if you want to make the mask yourself here are the steps:

1. Gather your ingredients:

• 1 Tbs of honey
• 1/2 tsp of cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp of nutmeg

2. Mix it together!It should come out as a thick paste, and then apply to your face. Let the mask sit for 15-25 minutes, and then remove by gently scrubbing off in small circles. What is also great about this mask is, when you scrub off the mask it also an exfoliating effect!

**WARNING: For some this mask may be harsh on the skin, especially for those with sensitive skin. So before putting the mask all over the face, put a small amount on your wrist (or other sensitive skin areas) to test the ingredients.**

Hope all of yall' try the mask, and enjoy! 

Until next time, 

Christine (:

Boone Outing: Star Trek- Into Darkness

Live long and prosper.

Today was a very early morning, but still exciting and filled with nerdiness. My whole family is just a giant group of nerds! For me Doctor Who, my sister gets way to excited about scooters, the other crazy about music, and my brother is a nerd for art and video games. But, we are all similar in that we are MAJOR nerds for Star Trek. Because my dad is such a huge Trekkie, of course we were raised as his little Trekkie children. I was super-duper excited for this movie to come out, and we went to see it as a family today. I have seen every episode of the Original and New Generation series' (original all the way!), so of course we must see all the new movies that come out too! Overall, I really liked the movie. I think Chris Pine, and Zachary Quinto are incredible in their roles. And Benedict Cumberbatch, makes an absolutely terrifying villain. I don't want to spoil the movie for anyone that is going to see, but the twists and turns in the movie are pretty good, and set up for the next movies perfectly. Anyways, I was just too much of nerd to not share some of my Trekkie excitement with yall'. Anyways, if you like anything Star Trek, and science-fiction themed, you should check it out!

Until next time,
Christine

Summer Time Smoothies!

I have been liking fruit a lot lately, so my little sister and I decided to make some fruit smoothies (:
We went with the classic Strawberry Banana Smoothie! Smoothies are a great way to get your fruit and keep cool in the summer sun. So if you want a very simple recipe for smoothies here we go!

Enjoying my smoothie, while rockin' the Snoopy cup, and some crazy pool hair.

 Summertime Strawberry Banana Smoothie: 

4 large strawberries
1/2 cup of milk (we used lactose free b/c of dairy allergies, but you can use any kind)
1 ripe banana
5 ice cubes
1 1/2 tsp of sugar
a couple drops of vanilla

Combine strawberries, milk, banana, and ice cubes. Blend until perfectly smooth. Add sugar. Blend for approximately one minute. Enjoy!

*If you want an even healthier smoothie, you can add honey instead of sugar.*

Hope you enjoy this recipe. If you make your smoothies a different way, please comment with your suggestions, as I would love to hear it!

Bye Yall'!
Christine (:

25 Facts About Me

Having been out of school for approximately two days, the transition from loads of schoolwork, to having nothing to do is extremely difficult. Yesterday I was so clueless as to what to do, that I cleaned the whole house. And today I found myself just sitting on the the computer watching YouTube videos all day. If you have not watched or been on YouTube in a while, some of the vloggers have been making these 25 or 50 facts about me vlogs. In which they precede to tell everyone 25-50 facts about themselves. So, I have decided to do a written version of this 25 facts about me. Anyways, here we go!

1. My name is Christine.

2. I have 2 sisters and 1 brother (we all have "c" names, so it gets pretty confusing in our household). 

3. I was born and raised in Texas! Yeehaw! And no, I do not ride a horse to school. 

4. My biggest fear is of falling. But, when I was little I was terrified of sharks and thought they could swim out of the bathtub drains. (sorry, I was a pretty weird child) 

5. I have a grumpy-old-man Chihuahua named Wiggly, who takes naps all day. 

6. I love pretty much all kinds of music! I even have a record player for some old stuff. (:

7. My favorite graphic novel series is, Scott Pilgrim. 

8. My favorite color is PINK! 

9. I love ice cream and frozen yogurt :P Yum! 

10. But, I am lactose-intolerant. Which means I cannot digest dairy products properly, and they make me sick after eating them. :( 

11. I cannot pick a favorite tv-show because I am addicted to Netflix. 

12. My favorite nerd TV/movie person is Joss Whedon. 

13. I love superheros! My favorite are the Marvel Avengers 

14.  Stripes, chevron and polka dots are my favorite patterns. 

15. Coconut and vanilla are my favorite scents.

16. I am addicted to chocolate chip cookies (which does not help me out with the freshman 15) 

17. I love the rainy days! 

18. I hate the taste of coffee. Hot chocolate all the way! 

19. My favorite kind of cake is either red velvet or strawberry. 

20. I have one best friend, named Emily. She is super-duper awesome!!

21. I LOVE baseball! Go Rangers!! 

22. Lush and Fossil are my favorite stores. 

23. Centipedes creep the heck-out-of me! 

24. When I was little, I aspired to be a librarian.

25. Penguins are my favorite animals. They always look dapper and have the cutest little walks. 

That's all folks! 

Bye Yall'! 

Christine

Home At Last!

My sister, Claire, and I on our way to the Museum of Art!

I cannot believe that another school year has already came and gone. It is so crazy that last year around this time, I had finally narrowed it down to Baylor as my school of choice. And today I am back at home, with my first year of college done! It is scary and exciting to see how fast time flies. Even though I am glad to be back home, I am still really missing all of my new friends that I made ):
I cannot wait for next year to start. But, before that happens I am going to spend this summer having lots of fun with my friends and family back at home! I am ready to relax by the pool, read some books,  and catch up on all my shows. And, I will most assuredly hit up the stores and get lots of shopping done (and hopefully kick that bad online shopping habit).  Anyways, just wanted to talk to yall' for a little bit. Have an awesome summer yall'! :D

Until next time,
Have fun yall'!
Christine (:

Finals...AGH!

It is already finals week for the spring semester! And you know what that means. Lots of coffee, late nights, no sleep, and last but definitely not least...STRESS.

AGH! I am stressed out man! 

I think the worst thing about finals is Dead Week. Those few days you have off class to study for the tests. Personally, I think it is awesome that we get those few extra days to study like crazy, but all that time also makes me psych myself out before the exams even start. And I find myself wide-eyed and scared that I am going to forget everything that I learned through the semester. Here are a couple things that I have helped me to reduce some of that stress, during study/finals time:

1. Good Music:

Some people like to have their study environments so, super-duper quiet to concentrate. But, I always feel distracted by every single little noise that happens when it gets too quiet. So, to help myself concentrate I like to listen to some really good, calming music. Sometimes I find it helpful to just listen to instrumental soundtracks, so that I do not concentrate on the lyrics instead of what I am studying. 

2.  Take Breaks: 

Do NOT just study, study, study. That can result in information overload, and a reboot may not always be possible. Plus I do not think you roommate or study buddies want to see you go crazy town. Being a professional procrastinator and purveyor of all things lazy, I always think it is a good idea to take a nice break once in awhile. In addition to gaining back all your sanity, it is also good to take breaks to let your brain take in all of the information you are looking over. Take a nap, watch a video, take a walk; just do something other than just staring at a computer screen or your textbook! 

3. Have some yummy snacks yo!:

I know this is surprising but, your body needs food! Do not starve yourself while studying. Your roommate does not need to come back from the library to find you on the floor from starvation. 

4. Do not forget to sleep: 

I know you want to stay up all night to try and take in all the information you think you will forget. But,  none of your studying will payoff if you do not get any sleep. Our bodies need REM sleep to help encode all of the things we learn our brain-boxes. And we get sleep it helps us remember those facts for the exams. Plus, sleep is awesome! 

5. Don't psych yourself out:

If you paid attention in class and read, you will do fine. Take a deep breath and remember that you are the bomb-diggity! If you have a positive attitude going into the exam and while you are studying, it will help out in the long run. Having a positive outlook will let you not psych yourself out, and do your best. 

Anyways, I hoped at least one of these helps yall' out when you are studying or taking exams. Good luck out there!! 

Until next time (: 

Christine 

Music Musings

Hey Y'all!
I have been going crazy listening to all sorts of new music lately. So, I wanted to share five of my favorites at the moment. (Definitely, does not even cover it all). These put me in a good mood, and some I just love without explanation. But I find my self hitting rewind and listen to them again, and again. Well, here they are in no particular order. If you like any of these songs, then check out their other songs, because all of these artists are fantastic!!

1. Thieves- Rusty Clanton:

2. Pompeii- Bastille: 

3. This is the Beginning- BOY: 

4. River and Roads- The Head and the Heart:

5. Hey, Asshole- Watsky ft. Kate Nash