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Waxing about Waxing

Ilinap · April 4, 2016 ·

I am not a fussy, high maintenance kind of girl. The one thing I do routinely to tend to myself and my grooming is get my brows waxed. I was born with the most unfortunate unibrow, and it took me well into adulthood to learn that I could actually do something about it. I suppose … [Read more...] about Waxing about Waxing

Tags: beauty, me, random

In the New Year, Don’t Give Up

Ilinap · January 8, 2015 ·

I've been reticent to write anything to usher in 2015. I took a break over the holidays and rather enjoyed being more lurker than sharer. The new year holds such promise, yet I crumble under the pressure such promise brings. There is so much to live up to, and as it is, I don't … [Read more...] about In the New Year, Don’t Give Up

Tags: 2015, me, random, resolutions, values

More Me in 2015

Ilinap · December 12, 2014 ·

There's a frenzy about the holidays. Some of that frolicking is fun, though in all honesty, most of it saps the joy from the spirit of the season. The mall is positively the worst place to be this time of year. Ditto for weekends at the grocery store. People are snaggled toothed … [Read more...] about More Me in 2015

Tags: holidays, me, motherhood

NEUTROGENA® Makeup is a Drugstore Win

Ilinap · February 13, 2014 ·

This post is part of the HEALTHY ESSENTIALS® 2014 program by Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc. and The Motherhood, who sent me a box of products and compensated me for my time. Opinions, experiences and photos shared here are all my own, and I hope you enjoy … [Read more...] about NEUTROGENA® Makeup is a Drugstore Win

Tags: beauty, fun, me, sponsored

Wisdom Teeth Before & After – Wordless Wednesday

Ilinap · July 11, 2012 ·

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Tags: health, me, vanity, wordless Wednesday

Head Shot Yay or Nay?

Ilinap · November 5, 2011 ·

I've been thinking about getting some head shots done. I have lots of professional photographer friends who could use their talents to magically transform me. Should I look the part of vixen, working girl, chic mom, glam gal, pouty flirt, curious book worm, erudite thinker, … [Read more...] about Head Shot Yay or Nay?

Tags: me, photography

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