The end is near

For my summer semester that is. This has really been one of the most intense semesters I've had at school in forever. I also am putting a lot of pressure on myself to get the grades I want because I know I can. I have been so ahead of everything but still feel so behind. Just a few more projects and final then I am done.
The really unfortunate thing is that I have had so much group work and I like the girls I work with but they are not as motivated as me and don't care as much as I do. We had an assignment due last week and I was the only one who did any of it, there are THREE of us. It's so frustrating to try and get them to do the work. Instead they just skip class and leave everything until the last minute and it stresses me the eff out.

Anyway, rant over haha.

Then summer can actually start. Even though the weather in Newfoundland had been AWFUL. It has seriously been 12 and raining or fog for all of July. To the point now where we are so over it that we are joking around with the weathermen on the local stations and arresting them for bad weather. At least we can laugh about it?
Aurelien is coming is like two weeks and I'm sooooo excited. I can't wait to see him and show him around, but mostly just cuddle because I haven't had it since january. The struggle is real, am I right?

That's the little life update. I will just conclude this with some Toronto pictures and throw in that I am going to Ottawa in September to see One Direction, again. There is zero shame in my game.

Pre Shania Twain <3

Being a tourist, obvs.

We ate POUTINE spring rolls. they were AMAZING.

In the distillery district. Love is all you need!

Birchbox #1

I was so excited when Birchbox FINALLY opened for Canadians. I had used Ipsy before but had been disappointed one too many times to continue to pay for it. I was always receiving the same products and my skin can't use anything new ever so it was totally freaking out.

I was also way more drawn to BB when my friend Rebecca over at Rebecca likes nails told me they were giving away Beauty Blenders in this box. I have wanted one for so long after watching many Youtubers use them but I could never convince myself to shell out the cash. Thanks for saving my wallet Birchbox!

Anyway here's what the box looks like and what goodies were waiting inside for me:

SO cute!! 

and most importantly:

Products:

Harvey Ageless Perfume - This perfume is a really nice floral one. Which works well since spring is (or should be anyway) on the way! I like this because it's not too overpowering and it just has a nice sweet scent you can wear day to day.

Mirenesse Mattfinity Lip Rouge - This is bright red lip stain that turns matte. I often find stains really drying but never care because I love every lip product ever. I haven't tried it out yet but I'll let you know! It gets really good reviews online!

Paula's Choice Resist Barrier Repair Moisturizer - This moisturizer smells really nice and it does make my skin super soft. I use it before I go to sleep because I find it quite heavy and for whatever reason I can't handle heavy moisturizers throughout the day. I haven't had any reactions yet! Let's hope I don't haha. 

Fekkai Brilliant Glossing Shampoo - Another one that smells SO good. I have yet to use it because I just recently coloured my hair so I'm just using a colour protectant. I can see anything going wrong with this Fekkai one though. It is shampoo, I don't generally find any brand makes a difference in my hair. The perks of having impossibly thin hair?

The Beauty Blender - I still haven't this but I am so pumped. I might put makeup on tonight just because I want to try it out. That's as good a reason as any right?

Have you tried any of these products? Any more subscription services I should look into? I think I mostly just like getting things in the mail, no one sends letters anymore.

Maybe I should get a penpal.

Whirlwind Ottawa weekend

It's funny how you spend so much time looking forward to a weekend away but you forget just how quickly it goes by.

I was in Ottawa this past weekend for my cousin's wedding (and shopping of course). It was a great time and I got to see so many family members that I usually don't  because they don't come back to Newfoundland very often to visit. I can't really blame them, they are all sisters living in the same city and their parents don't live in Newfoundland anymore.

I met lots of their friends, ate too much food and spent too much money but it was 100% worth it!

Here's what the weekend was like in picture and brief explanation form:

Our flight out of St. John's was delayed (OF COURSE) by FOUR hours. So by the time we arrived in Halifax, our connecting flight to Ottawa was long gone. And the next available flight for us wasn't until 5pm, we were supposed to arrive in Ottawa at noon. This took a huge chunk out of my shopping time and I was less than impressed.

This was my view for 5 hours (minus lunch and bathroom breaks):

Yep the Halifax airport is about as exciting as it looks. On the bright side Air Canada did give us meal vouchers so our lunch was paid for. (the little things am I right?).

Eventually 5pm came and we did make it on that flight and we were finally off. We arrived around 6:30 and then had a quick visit with my cousin before rushing to the mall before it closed. We only had an hour and a half but I definitely did some damage in that time. Sephora and Mac get me everytime. 

Friday was Good Friday so everything was closed. We went to have lunch with a relative in Kanata and just ended up sitting outside enjoying the 15 degree sunny weather and drinking local beers. Quite the relaxing afternoon.

Saturday was the big day - Wedding day that is. It was at the Ottawa Wedding chapel in Kenmore which serves a non-religious wedding ceremony chapel. The wedding itself was short and sweet then there was SO much food afterwards and a lot of wine to be had. It felt off to be sipping back wine in a church pew but it happened.

so did a selfie on the drive over:

And I had to get a picture of my dress obviously:

My mom brought it back from Milan. I am just sooo #cultured (kidding).

The reception was right after the ceremony so after the cutting and eating of the cake, my sisters and I headed off to do more shopping since we lost so much time on thursday. After spending MORE money we went back to my cousins house for a party where we just drank, danced and ate pizza. The best saturday night if you ask me. 

Sunday was our touristy day. We also had brunch at my cousins husband's parent's house and can I just say day, Lebanese homemade food is amazing. 

My sister has a friend who lives in Ottawa so she took us on a little tour around the downtown area. It was only -3 it felt like -50. Wearing a dress probably didn't help.

Smile and pretend it's not -50

National War Memorial

Parliament Hill

  After sight-seeing we headed back to my cousin's house where I took a much needed nap. Then we set out for one last night with our cousins for some food and drinks. And we were not disappointed. If you ever find yourself in Ottawa, make sure you make the time to go to El Camino. It's a taco place, but not your average taco place. I wish I had taken pictures of the inside because it's such a cool atmosphere! I did take pictures of my food though:

 

Bourbon Sour - AMAZING. I could have had 3 of them but probably would have ended up on the floor. A bit strong.

Fish tacos - To die for. If you love spicy food you will love these. I generally don't go for spicy but I powered through them because they were delicious. We also had churros which I didn't get a picture of because I was busy eating them.

All in all it was a great weekend. We had a 6am flight back to NL yesterday and so now it's back to the routine. I wish I was still eating churros though. 

                             

Yes b'y

I thought the accent vlog was such a cool idea so I decided to do it myself! I loved watching all the videos in the link up!

I just filmed it on my laptop so you know, don't expect top quality camera skillz hurr.

I hope you all have a great weekend! Let's end this post with some Katy Perry shall we?

Over and out!

Bipolar Weather

 I don't know if it's in poor taste to talk about the weather on your blog (since it's a last resort topic in conversation) but IMMA DO IT ANYWAY.

Here in good ol' Newfoundland we experience weather unlike any other place I've been. It could seriously be like this one day:

and then the next morning you look out your window and BAM:

 I really wish I was kidding. 

The entire month of june was maximum 8 degrees and then SUDDENLY july hit and has been 24 degrees everyday since. I am not usually one to complain about the heat (like, at all. I am the person who loves getting in the car after the sun has been beating in on it all day and everything is hot to the touch) BUT THE HUMIDITY is a bit much. 

The worst part about humidity? This:

but whatever. As humid as it may be and as sticky as I feel, it's friday, it's summer and I am going to damn well enjoy myself.

Happy weekend!

Happy birthday Canada!

Canada Day has been one of my favourite days for as long as I can remember. When I was little, it meant spending the day with my family then going to see the fireworks with my friend that night.

Nowadays, I see it was one of the few holidays I get during the summer and make the most of it. Well, I make the most of the night before because you know, having the day off and everything means you have to go out and have a few (or many) mugs of Rickards White (especially when they are the same price as a pint. I mean how can you not really. That would be sacrilegious).

What makes me the happiest about Canada Day is seeing everyone I know so proud to be sporting their red and white. I mean we have so much to be proud of, this great country we come from. Healthcare, education, music, arts etc. Everyone is generally in a great mood and wants to celebrate with you even if they have never laid eyes on you before.

I imagine this kind of thing happens in other countries as well on their national holidays, it’s really a cool thing.

My Canada day was spent dressed in red and white and going to the parliament building in my city to see some live music and eat delicious food (you can’t go wrong with hot dogs and diet pepsi am I right?). Then I hung out with my family for my aunt’s birthday and ended the day with some fireworks!

I hope you all enjoyed your Tuesday! Whether you celebrated Canada or not!