Graduation season happens to be one of my favourite seasons! I graduated over three years ago and it was one of my happiest days. In case it's not obvious, I'm a certified journalist.
I remember just how important it was and how good it felt to be celebrated! Which just made me realise how unmaterialistic and thoughtful my brothers and sister are, but we'll get to that later. I want to share this post in hopes to help you figure out what you can get or do for a graduate on their big day! Let's get to it.Get a Bouquet
Flowers are a very special gesture. On this day they serve as a gesture and a prop for wonderful pictures! Check with the graduate about the colour of their belt and the colour of their outfit, this way you'll know what flowers to get. Check for allergies too!
Get Sentimental
I always used to say that if someone got me a bracelet I would wear it almost every day until it broke. Bracelets for me are tender pieces. Try to lean in the tenderness and nostalgic side when you pick a sentimental gift.
This would require you to know what the person is actually graduating in. A journalist would most likely appreciate a daily or monthly planner to help them stay on course and motivated and a nail technician would probably like a UV light or nail paint. When you help a graduate to kckstart their carreer you show that you care and believe in them.
Dine
After my graduation, I vividly remember how we drove from the venue to the mall and got diner. I didn't know they had that planned and it was very special. I got whatever I wanted from the menu. It was very special to me and I cherish it each day. I perfer experiences over gifts. Also, after a long day of waiting in line for your name to be called out to walk on that stage for a few seconds, one could eat.
Go Big!
I like to think that no gift is too big or too small during special moments, but the truth is we're different people and your loved ones may love for you to get them something that makes a statement and puts them in the spotlight. You can throw a party with friends and family, get them a car or a home, a great designer handbag or anything else that they'll love. Did I really mention a car and home? Haha, yes! Do what you can afford.
What was your gift for your graduation day? What was the gift you got for someone who was graduating?
I grew up with a somewhat a not so healthy skin. My skin would consistently break out and leave a lot of dark marks as a result. I had to make a few adjustments to my routine for a better and healthier looking skin.
If you have a problem controlling acne and are sick and tired of hearing 'drink more water', then you and I are in the same boat, so hop on and let's get sharing healthy skin tips. My skin still breaks from time to time but a whole lot better now and the spots have gotten better too. Here are a few adjustments I made for a healthier skin:Double Cleanse Twice a Day
The face is mostly the most exposed part of our bodies to the environment and sometimes the our environment isn't friendly. With the sun, winds, dust, physical contact and so much more that we often come across in a day, the least one can do is clean all of that off.
To cleanse, I like to use a product that carries some Vitamin C or Aloe Vera to help with the fairness in complexion and softness.
Primer Before Makeup
I used to put some face cream and moving straight to foundation instead of a primer first. A primer basically helps to prepare and protect skin from the chemicals found in makeup, especially foundation as it is set throughout the whole face. My face would get a little dry and break out even more from that specifically.
Now I know not to mess with some of the processes necessary to protect my skin.
UV Rays Protection
A sunscreen is good, but it's even better when it's SPF50. To further protect my skin from the rays, I try not to be out in the sun too long even when I have my sunscreen on. If I have to be in the sun too long then I make use of additional measures such as wearing a cap or hat or a long sleeve vest to help me keep safe. Sunscreen is the plan A and the backup plan to protect my skin from sun damage.
Face Cream
Knowing what type of skin you have narrows down the types of products you need. Is your skin oily or dry or neither? I have a relatively oily skin and use products that help with that but I always make sure my creams carry some Vitamin C to keep my complexion in check and also tone down the harshness of the dark marks on my face. While I'm still working on getting rid of the dark marks, there's no reason to hate myself.
I had a dermatologist break the pimples I had on my face in the past and their products still haven't helped me in any way! Now I keep my hands away from my face because I've learned the hard way.
Picking at pimples is just a call for more problems. Keep from popping pimples and casually touching your face.
Makeup OFF!
Some of the common causes of skin breakouts include wearing makeup for very long hours and that may include going to bed in makeup. The skin has pores and pores don't need chemicals all the time, they need to breathe to basically work well.
Being a creator (blogger, vlogger, social media influencer, podcaster, etc) can be quite challenging. Constantly wanting to come up with great and somewhat new content that is relatable, educational and informative can sometimes leave you hit by a writer's block and confused, especially when your industry is saturated and you look to stand out.
If you've at one point found yourself scratching your head over the fact that you can't seem to come up with something absolutely new, maybe that's because there's nothing new on the internet and that's okay. There are hundreds and hundreds of ideas that a creator can twist, add to or take from. Let me explain: How many self-care posts have you seen that offer pretty much the same advice such as 'get enough sleep' or 'watch less TV' and maybe even 'make time for some alone time'? I've seen plenty. The point of this paragraph will be clear somewhere near the end of this post.Anyway, let me get to the main focus of this post. This is how you can combat imposter syndrome as a content creator:
Find Your Creative Voice
Your voice as a creator is like the personality of your work. To eliminate imposter syndrome, you have to know your own voice as a creative. Your voice lies in your word choice, tone and how you structure your sentences. It's basically your style.
I cannot believe just how fast this month flew by! It feels like a week ago when I was excited about it being March and like a few days ago when I celebrated my birthday! I'm not much of a horoscopic person but yes, I am an Aries baby.
There's quite a couple of things I've done this month, but I will not talk about the things I didn't do, such as I most definitely did not share anything on here all month long. Now off to the things I did this month!
I would do a massive photo dump (I'll probably start doing that next month) to sum up this month but I hardly ever take pictures or at least remember to do so no matter where I'm at.. so, no photo dump this month.
This month I got rid of my personal Instagram and Facebook accounts. I've come to realise that don't like to share too many selfies and I cannot, no matter what, share photos of my baby which made my Instagram a little useless really! I tried to share a clip of him and took it down about two days later. As for Facebook, it was good while it lasted.
I had a birthday just a few days ago. I am so grateful! I spent it at home. we had some cake and then later I went to work and then I got myself some burger and chips (fries) to finish off the day.
I've also spent very little time on the blog, which I intend on correcting in April. These are my biggest highlights for this month and probably one of my shortest blog posts yet. How was your March? Share your biggest highlight of March in the comments with me. See you in the next post!
It's almost that time of the year. Can you guess what it is? You got that right - Valentine's Day! For years and years, Valentine's Day has been romantisised. When we speak about Valentine's Day, we think red roses, champagne, wine, dinner for two and so much more!
In my experience, couples have been making the most of this day going all out. The red and white attire is undeniably popular and somewhat weird (to me anyway), but believe me I have absolutely nothing against Valentine's Day.
I have decided that Valentine's Day isn't just for couples; it is also about inviduals loving and appreciating themselves. I love watching partners love each other loudly and even quietly and I shall await my turn. Until then, I will be showing love to me and those I care about on this day. Here are seven things you can do if you're single this Valentine's Day:
Are your friends single? Check if they'd like to grab a bite with you or go to a concert nearby! If you guys are into sports and there's a game, you can go to the game.
Diner Date
I make it my mission to treat myself to dinner or lunch at least once a month.
Try this: put on your favourite outfit (or comfortable outfit) and go to one of your favourite restaurant spots for a solo date. You can take your book with you to catch up on some reading while you dine. Use this time to catch up on blog related work alone or journaling. An hour or two will be great!
Do Your parents live far from you? Perhaps they haven't seen you in a while. This could be the best time to pay them a visit. They probably miss you and would rather spend the day with you. Call them and ask if they have any plans and if they'd be happy to include you I'm their day.
Offer to cook their favourite meal or bring something from your house. Make their day memorable.
Some minutes of fresh air outside while you listen to the birds can do you well. In my experience, going for a walk can improve your mood and contribute to fitness.
Spoil Yourself With Gifts
I love shopping! Do you? Check out these cute and stylish Valentine's Day accessories on SALE! There's so many options on site, simply click on 'accessories' to start shopping.
I have also picked out my favourite fashion pieces under the SALE category on site. You'll find two-pieces, sweatshirts, denim and more. If you need to shop more for a little less, use code 'Jeannie' at checkout for extra 19% OFF! I hope you love your pieces.
How will you be spending your Valentine's Day this year? Let me know in the comments! Happy Valentine's Day and thanks for your support!
Mornings kind of set the tone for the rest of the day; and I say kind of because how your morning starts shouldn't ruin how the rest of the day goes. A peaceful morning is good and necessary.
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