Moving is a *itch!

There is not a better feeling than finally having all of your things unpacked after moving! After hours and hours of packing, you do hours and hours of unpacking and organizing getting things just how you want....its an exhausting procedure! Here are a few tips that I would recommend to make it easier on yourself!


1. Plan ahead- If you know what day your moving, go through stuff and donate things you don't want to bring with you instead of packing crap that you aren't even keeping!


2. Pack smart- If it takes you a few hours to pack up your things in boxes, spend the five extra minutes to organize your things in boxes for particular rooms. Like keep your bathroom stuff in the bathroom box so your not going back and forth between rooms. (I did this and it drove me crazy!!)


3. Get your address changed- Sign up with Canada Post to have your mail forwarded to your new address close to your moving date so mail doesn't get sent to your old place, this will give you a break and the new people in your old place!


4. Room-mates- If your moving out and lived with room mates, go through everything way before your move date so you can separate your things from theirs. Especially pay attention to things that are in the pantry and soap kinda stuff, if you paid half take half with you! 


5. Do it cheap-  When you know your moving out, look into different ways for your move. If your only moving a short distance plan out how you will move everything (do you need a truck?) if your moving a distance away, look into different trailer options or truck rentals and moving companies to find the cheapest way possible! Trust me, its worth the extra homework!




Those are my moving tips from my experiences, just don't let the stress get to you! Its a journey many of us have to take in our lives and try to make the best out of it!!!




Excella 
xoxo

You know these rapper dudes?

Growing up I never really liked rap or anything that was...out of my comfort zone but now I listen to everything its great, i have something for every kind of mood im in! 


Anyways this is one of my favourite rappers! Not only is he an actor on Community (one of my favourite t.v shows ever!) he has amazing lyrics. His music is different and real. plus it's just really good stuff! Here are my three favourite songs! Enjoy!

Childish Gambino - Bonfire

Childish Cambino - All the Shine

Childish Gambino-I Be On That

Childish Gambino- HeartBeat

Staples

With summer officially starting within a few weeks, I know many of us are so excited to wear some of our cutest outfits of the year. Sure we have to shave our legs again but hell with it, totally worth it in my books to look good this summer! 


This is the first summer in a very long time for me to be single and it is amazing how much I have already learned about myself as a person, but I've found new ways to express myself through what I wear too. I never had so much fun with clothing in the past as I do now! 


The thing is, do you really want to pay a fortune for clothes that will not be  "trendy" for next year then have to buy again? The key is in my opinion is to have simple, pieces that you can use for all seasons and trends! Start with the basics! 


I am no guru, I don't pay attention to high fashion, I don't own anything that is a huge brand name, so these pieces are affordable and wearable!




First up is something I was so nervous about wearing for so long...but once you get the hang of them and see how they easily go with so many outfits..its hard to not want em', plus you can start off with a small wedge with so many different kinds available!


Nude Wedges


There are so many neutral colours out there right now, I bought a pair from Suzy Shier that are a bit different than these but I have worn them three times already! These ones are called Tatom, from Call It Spring and are $40.00







White Tank


I probably have five different styles of a the old basic white tank top at this point...I love how easy it is to dress a white tank, whether it be a spaghetti strap or even a tube top they are so comfy to wear and super easy to dress up or wear casually! They are usually easy to find, I found this one at Urban Planet for $6.00







Classic Skinnies (Or just..jeans)


Skinny jeans are the one pair of pants I have the hardest time getting off! I usually bounce around on one foot until I pull them off (haha) Anyways Skinny Jeans are a staple I think. There are so many different options if you don;t like the Skinny like, boot-fit, Slim etc. These ones are super cheap and are called the Classic Skinnies at Forever 21 for $12.80







Those are my main staples for now! I have recently gone on quite bit of a shopping extravaganza but I will update this within the next while when I'm not packing up my home. I am so excited for summer and can't wait to show ya'll my new journey of finding myself!


Excella
Xo

360 degree flip

It has been quite sometime since I have had any desire to blog. Since my last post my life has gone in a completely opposite direction. I am no longer moving to the Great White North, I am no longer in a relationship and I am not longer continuing my education (at this point).....Yup, take all of this and throw into the same week of your life and you can only imagine that shock was the initial feeling.


I don't have many years of age under my belt yet, but the relationship ended because the time to find who we are is now and I would of been miserable over time if I had moved up there with him. Don't get me wrong, I was heartbroken but deep down after the anger and crying had passed, I know it was for the best. Oh and I went through all of this while still doing my work experience for school, so that helped by staying busy. 


It truly amazing how much about my self I have already discovered. I am not angry anymore, I forgive him and at this point I know we will be great friends for a very very long time, which is a huge relief. Losing a boyfriend is one thing but to loose your best friend really would of been too much. 




So many things have came into my life that have changed my perspective on things. I've accomplished goals that I would never of have seen myself completing two years ago. A person in your life can change your outlook but they can also help you grow. I will always thank him for that. I am now officially done with my diploma program that I was taking in Graphic Communications. It is such an amazing feeling knowing how far I have come as a person and how much I have learned. I will never loose this knowledge and I am ready for the next chapter of my life. 




My advice that yes may be in-experienced for my age, I have already gone through so much I feel like deep down I gained a lot of wisdom. To anyone out there who even reads this, always remember that it is darkest before the dawn, what doesn't kill you does make you stronger as a human. Your soul will only grow and become stronger from what life throws at you. I have only discovered the beginning of what I want in my life, and what I want to get from it but I can tell you I am so excited to start my 20's in two months with such a brave outlook on everything. Confidence is key to understanding that you can achieve anything. A good friend told me I can achieve anything I set my mind too, and he is right and I will always be grateful for his words of kindness because when someone tells you something that changes your life, you better start believing that everything happens for a reason and that it will be okay.




Don't stop believing in yourself, ever. 




Excella


Xoxo

So You Had A Bad Day?

Everyone, every single human on this planet understands what a "Bad Day" is.

We have all experienced one in our life, probably more than a few really. 

We wouldn't be human if we didn't have these bad days. Life would be too boring without having an

obstacle to conquer. Life would be pointless if life didn't give us anything to get over and make us stronger as a person.

A Bad Day can really suck. Lets not pretend they are full of rainbows and kittens and puppies!

Everyone knows how at the end of the day getting into your bed all snuggled up, after a Bad Day you just wanna have a sniffle or whatever it may be that you do to get your frustrations, sadness, stress out.

Bad Day's only make us stronger, let us learn how to make tomorrow even better. A Bad Day lets us see the light of tomorrow, and a new day lets us learn how to grow as a person. Every single one of us is loved by one other person out there. Regardless of where they may be, don't ever forget someone loves you out in the universe. We are all humans with flaws and Bad Day's. When you have a Bad Day, take a few minutes to breathe deeply close your eyes and think of how much love there is in the world for you. Bad Day's don't always have to be so negative, learn something from your Bad Day!

Sunday Bore-Day

Usually I enjoy my Sunday's, just because it is usually a get "stuff done" and hang out in sweats all day. Today unfortunately is not one of those days. I have errands to do and a to do list that keeps getting bigger and longer every day that passes. I'm assuming its because each day is a day closer to my move up to Whitehorse. 


So I spent my Saturday night cleaning my makeup brushes and organizing my make-up so I wouldn't have to do it closer to the move. It really is a scary thing when you take all that you own out and look....thank fully I bought so much from E.L.F in December I'm probably set for a year or two! (Seriously, it was a close call to having an intervention!)


I cleaned my brushes, which one, I have way more than I thought, two it took me a lot longer than I thought it would! So here is my collection of lipsticks, glosses, mascara etc., etc. I only took pictures of what I own mostly from E.L.F because that is what I use mostly, there are other things too but my battery died on my camera. 


First off, quite a while back I posted what I had ordered from my latest haul from Elf, this was during their "Mystery Bag" promotion. 

Studio Glossy Lip gloss in Chicago, Super Glossy Lip Gloss,Gem Nail File, Face Powder Mineral Brush, Smokey Eye shadow Palette ( I already had this :( , Every Day Eye palette 

So over all I was a tad disappointed with the Mystery Bag. I mean I was stoked that I got it all free for spending $20, but I saw what other people got in theirs and was sad because I had already had 4 of these items! So I gave the ones I didn't need to my friends! The Super Glossy Lip Gloss is my favorite from this bag, it has such a nice color (I don't know what one it is, it doesn't say on the tube)

So moving on to my brush cleaning and most of my other E.L.F items. A few of these are my absolute favourite items I have ever bought. A lot of them I would recommend in a heart beat!

I have never owned anything from MAC or other high end makeup products so I really don't know how to compare it to bigger brands, but I can vouch for Elf for beating drugstores brands right out of the water.

So here is most of what I own from Elf, trust me not all of it is here. Most of it is studio items, I think I'm drawn towards the nice black packaging. My HD Powder is my lifesaver, I love this and will never stop buying it, It replaces powder and gives my face a nice "matte" look which looks really flawless. I also love the All Over Stick ( Essential Item), When I want a dewy look to my face i use this. The mineral foundation is another absolute love, the only thing is that it is in such a small container, so I use small amounts! EyeLid Primer, is a must. This kept my makeup in the EXACT same spot on New Years and I woke up with my eyemake up the exact same, and trust me it was a wild night for that makeup to survive through. For only a $1, it really doesn't get any better than this primer.

These are my assortment of cleaned face brushes. I had no idea I had so many of these until it took me over 20 minutes to clean them. I never knew how to use a Fan Brush, until now. And it is amazing how much of a difference it makes on how your bronzer and blush look, it gives is a natural look. The Elf Essentials Angled brush is incredible buy as well,  giving my cheekbones wonderful defitnition when applied correctly. I also love love love love! the Elf Studio Powder brush. I use this after i put on foundation and it rids of any streaks or blobs that the Elf studio foundation brush tends to leave. 

The angled eyeliner brush from Elf is a defitnite need for doing a perfect cat-eye or angled wing look!

I also love my "C" brush. The rest are sometimes never used and a few get used every day. 

I was never really into lipstick and lipgloss for the longest time. I was too afraid to wear something bold, or something that makes my lips all shiny. I guess I didn't want to look like someone from the 90'2 with that lipliner thing going on, but I have slowly gotten into using them and I love the essential Lipsticks. Captivating is my favorite by far followed my pouty petal from the studio line. I always forget to try to wear one every day to just expeirment, but I am learning what works well with what kind of face make-up I am already wearing.

So there ya have it, again not all of my makeup is here. If it were, we would be possibly writing a short novel. I never regret buying what I have, because in the end I find a way to use it to my advantage and make it work. 

Have a lovely Sunday-Bore-day everyone!

Distance & Love

Ohhh, the feeling of spring! It feels fantastic going out for runs in the sun, soaking up Vitamin D and just feel great! Spring is starting to become my favorite season, I think it's the birds mostly. I love the sound of birds..except pigeons. They are highly populated where I live and they start to "mate" I believe...and it is really hard to sleep in when you can hear the pigeons getting more action than you.....Which flows into today's topic with the blog, which is a bit sappy not gonna lie!


About 8 weeks ago my boyfriend of 2 years got a job as an Helicopter Mechanic in Whitehorse, Yukon. Yes, the Great White North..I was beyond thrilled for him because he had just graduated that day from school so, it was crazy. That week his parents were staying with us, and he was in stress mode and everything was crazy. It didn't hit me what was really happening until 3 days before he was leaving. Not only did I still have almost 4 months left of school, I wouldn't be able to see him until I was done school. So, not only did we barely have time together before he left and then it was the morning he was leaving. All the way from Vancouver...to Whitehorse...without me. Hahaha, 5am came so fast and our goodbye was really short  and memorable but, a week later I was so distraught and felt so ...off. So here we are 8 weeks later, and I think I have learned how to have a long distance relationship..successfully. Some days you wake up and feel so lost and alone even when your around people, but realize that it is all worth it. and hell has it made me a stronger person.


So here are some help full Tips for staying strong through a long distance relationship :) (Im not a relationship expert or anything that is for sure, but these have helped me get through the distance.)

1. Do not watch sappy movies thinking it will make you happy...even if you usually can watch them, I am such a crybaby it sad on its own. I saw the Vow, and oh it was not a good time.
2. Do not sit at home moping around like it is the end of the world they are not with you. Go and do something outside or take up a hobby or a class.
3. Find a way to communicate when you are both available, try to make it a routine. (It helps to not just text every day..)
4. Get yourself all dolled up, put on something sexy and let em see what they have or do the opposite and wear sweats and whatever you like, either or they will know that they have a special person. (I feel like this reminds each other what you both stand for)
5. Don't be afraid to be lovey dovey when you need to, not seeing each other daily makes you realize that the small things really do make your day
6. If you go out with friends, try not to be mopey or talk 100% all about your significant other, others will get bored and maybe even annoyed. 
7. Exercise. This has helped me take out a lot of emotional feelings that have brought my stress down and relaxed me, plus it is a great way to get in shape.
8. Find ways to stay connected physically, no piece of technology can produce the same feeling as a hug or cuddling and watching a movie but finding a way through be it webcam os skype or which have you helps close any physical distance, 
9. Stay Strong. Not every day is going to be an easy one. 
10.  How ever long it may be, always remember what you have and don't let the "bad" thoughts take over in your brain.

These are what has really helped me get through the last 8 weeks. I have about 6 weeks left until my move up to Whitehorse and the closer and closer I get the more and more excited I get. I get nervous thinking about it wondering stuff like, have things changed? Is it going to be the same? But regardless, anyone who goes through anything like this, just believe in your relationship and stay busy!

Stay postive young pups! 

Xo 

Excella