A Good Life Is — Orlando Espinosa
A good life is when you assume nothing, create more, need less, smile frequently, dream big, laugh continuously and realize how blessed you are for all the things you have.
Clinique Quickliner for Eyes Intense Review
Happy day after the July 4th! I’m off work today just hanging out. I visited my friend Marv earlier, now I’m just chillaxing on the couch. Having had the past five days off I visited Ulta twice. (Obsessed much? Yes).
Gravity is not being kind to my eyelids, as I watch them disappear before my eyes, literally. I’ve been looking into some possible procedures, but after doing extensive research, I’ve decided against it. I did a Botox eyelift four years ago, I liked the results, but it only lasted three months and cost $600.
I’ve never been big on liquid eyeliner on my lids, as I wear glasses and I could never get the darn line straight. I was looking through my vast eye make up collection, and came across a freebie Clinique Quickliner for Eyes Intense. I tried it and really liked it. I went to my local Ulta and got Intense Clove. I must say it really enhances my eye color, and makes my lids not quite so hooded looking. The color lasts all day, and doesn’t smudge. I just did a quickie eye make up job today, as I was only going to do volunteer work.
I got a post card in the mail from Ulta saying I could get a full size Clinique Clarifying toner with any purchase. A $14 value. Dang, winner winner, chicken dinner! I was looking for a clarifying cleanser and the salesperson said to use this instead. The salesperson was super helpful with my color selection.
Here are a few photos. Please keep in mind I’m 57, and know I will never have the eyelids of my youth without medical intervention. And I’m okay with that.
The Clinique Quickliner for Eyes Intense at Ulta is $16.50. I got Intense Clove. I used points since I’m a Ulta rewards member and only paid $7.50. Clinique Quickliner at Ulta
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Happy 4th of July 2016 — Orlando Espinosa
May the spirit of freedom and independence always remain high! Happy 4th of July!
Great info Chris! Thanks!
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What not to do if you are a good manager
My last boss did this to me all the time. She was a hag who had been with the company for years, and was afraid of anyone who was more educated than she was. Which was me with my Bachelor’s degree, and her with a high school diploma.
If you want to be a good manager, never do this to your employees. Not only will your employees appreciate it, they won’t be sad if you get hit by a bus. (which I was hoping for on a daily basis).
#ExcerptWeek – MenoWhat? by D. J. Kaye
OMG! What a great article. It speaks to me on so many levels. Growing older as a woman is not for sissies. As my weight shifts from one part of my body to another, I just try and laugh it off, or just go shopping at Ulta! LOL!
Excerpt –MenoWhat? A Memoir by D.G. Kaye
FROM HIP TO WAIST WE JOIN
Until we actually live through something, it’s difficult to imagine what the experience is like. When I was young but nearing menopause, I became interested in how the physiques of menopausal women began to change. Women come in all shapes and sizes, but I noticed that even the waistlines of smaller women weren’t as proportionately small as their slight frames suggested. I was certain the dreaded middle-age spread would not apply to me, and I referred to it as circumference expansion.
As we approach the early stages of menopause, estrogen begins to cozy up to our midriffs. Then, when we reach menopause, our depleted estrogen is replaced by cortisol-induced fat cells. Cortisol compensates for estrogen loss and loves to store fat cells around the belly. Thanks again, estrogen, for abandoning us and leaving us with…
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Ulta Freebie-Buxom Lip Polish
Can I just say I’m a goofball when it comes to free stuff? I’m an Ulta rewards member, and I get emails everyday from them. Lately I’ve been getting some great emails for new products, and some classic items as well.
I got the email for some free Buxom Lip gloss with purchase on June 30th. You have to act quickly on these freebies, as they tend to run out fast. I got a full size Buxom lip polish in Dolly from Ipsy a few years ago. I love it, and only use it on specials occasions, why, because I’m a goofball. The color of the freebie was Dolly, so I was all in.
It’s a pretty mauve color that would flatter any skin tone. When I do wear it, it’s over lipstick. It stays on well, and really enhances the color of whatever lipstick you have on.
I went to my local Ulta right after they opened on July 1st, and they had already run out. I ran out of the house with no make-up, and didn’t even brush my teeth, to get free lip gloss. (did I mention I’m a goof ball?) I went to the next closest Ulta and scored my freebie.
It’s $20 at Ulta. I got a generous sample that went right into my purse. If you are a Ulta rewards member, don’t forget to check your emails daily.
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