How I Stay Organized

Organized Time:
My life is a mess of deadlines and papers, so I developed a system for keeping me organized. Part of that is my MintGreen planner, as seen here. I also use Google Calendar, Google Keep, and plenty of Post-it Notes. I put all deadlines in Google Calendar and color code them by event. I use Google Keep for to-do lists with reminders, as well as for lists I need on both my phone and laptop. Post-it notes are stuck throughout my planner to remind me of blog posts or generic things I need to do.

Organized Makeup/Nail Polish
I use an acrylic container with one large section, two medium sections, two small sections, and three sections for lipstick and travel sized perfume.
In the first small section, I keep all of my eyeshadow palettes, and my eyeliner, mascara, and stick eyeshadow go into the first mini section. The second mini section holds tweezers, nail clippers,and nail files. The final mini section has my lipstick, lip gloss, and travel perfume. The small section in front of the small and mini sections holds all of my brushes.
The large section holds my powder and nail polish remover. The two medium sections next to the large section hold my nail polish in one and my foundation, concealer, and blush in the other.

Organized Backpack
How I organize my backpack can be found here.

If there's anything else you want to know, leave a comment!

Redefining

Lately, I've been trying to redefine my style. I'm completely smitten by looks inspired by Blair Waldorf, Massie Block, and anything Southern prep. Although I plan on creating a wardrobe almost entirely inspired by these ideals, I also plan on keeping my defining pieces-black combat boots, black jeans, and leather jackets because, unfortunately, heels and dresses are not always practical.

I'm also redefining how I want my room to look. I definitely want something more classic, but also very modern. I'm thinking about a nautical theme. I still love Captain America, so I can keep most of my Cap themed items out, since the color scheme is the same.

Unfortunately, changing my look costs more than I'm willing to spend. I will be sure to update my progress, however.

New Obession

My newest obsession is Gossip Girl. I tried to get into it a few years ago, but it didn't really stick, so I decided to try to watch it again. I'm still on season one, but I'm definitely loving it. Blair reminds me of a more mature Massie Block from The Clique. New York fashionistas with so much sass, you wonder how their tiny bodies can hold it all. Also there's the Blair/Serena rivalry and the Massie/Claire catfight to parallel to. I'm aware that Gossip Girl was a book series-I wanted to read it during the height of my obsession with The Clique-but I'm also aware that Blair's character is completely different in the show.

At this point, I'm just waiting for Carter Baizen to show up. I've heard some things about him, and I'm really looking foward to seeing how the storyline played out.

As always, leave a comment if you ever want to chat about GG (just no spoilers, please!) or just want to talk in general.

xx

{Belated} Blog's First Birthday

I've been meaning to post a one-year update, but I kept forgetting to finish writing it.

So, thank you to everyone who has looked at my blog over the past year, especially Hailey. I've had a total of 938 pageviews, with my blogilates post gaining almost 30. I've never thought that my blog would get this many views, and I cannot thank you guys enough!

I plan on focusing more on study and productivity this year, with some more feminist musings and maybe a movie review or two. (Most likely will review Zoolander 2 and Captain America: Civil War)

So thank you for staying with my odd ramblings as I learn how to blog. It's a long road, but I'm excited to be on it!

2016 Goals

I ended 2015 with fandoms and feminism, so I plan on focusing on that in 2016. I also plan on including fitness.

Goals:
1) Finish this year with a 4.0
2) Finish first semester next year with a 4.0
3) Read 365 books
4) Take more photos of things I find pretty
5) Use my fandoms as a platform to be better (i.e. Supernatural and its issue with female characters.)
6) Work out almost every day
7) Run my first 10k
8) Write more
9) Once a month, take a digital detox
10) Update my blog more often
11) Post more feminism
12) Make my style me

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