Music Monday #2

I haven't posted another music Monday because I usually end up listening to the same music after a while. I still listen to the same artists from my last MM, but today I thought I'd share some of the bands/groups I've been into these past couple of months.

I've been on a 90's pop kick lately, boy bands mainly. I'll either have N*SYNC or Backstreet Boys station on Pandora. It really brings back memories of being a kid and pretending to be in the Spice Girls group with my girl cousins. I think I always wanted to be Ginger Spice, haha!! I'll share some of the tracks I've been liking lately. I feel like I'm the only dork who still listens to 90's boy band music.

While we're still on the 90's, I've been listening to Placebo a lot lately. I love their music, Brian Molko has a very unique voice. They're more on the "Alternative" sound, I don't really like putting labels on music.

I've also been listening to Melanie Martinez. I first listened her her a few months ago, I liked her sound. She also has a unique voice. I watched some YouTube videos not too long ago where she was on The Voice. Her performances and covers were pretty awesome, I hope we get to see more of her.

That's all I have for my Music Monday. My music choices change from time to time, it really depends on my moods. What are you music favorites?

Until next time,
Mayra :]

Play! by Sephora June

Hello everyone! 

Last month I finally made it off the waiting list for the Play by Sephora subscription box. I've seen reviews and IG posts about the box and it seemed like a fun service. I was subscribed to Ipsy for a few months, I didn't like it at all. I only ended up liking like 2 items out of about 6 months worth of stuff. I was a bit skeptical about signing up for the Sephora box, but at least this box would actually contain "high end" samples.

I really liked last month's box! It included a drawstring bag, along with two lip products, three face masks, a hair mask, and of course the perfume samples. I fell in love with the hair mask, it's by the brand Briogeo. My hair felt so soft for days!! The Origins charcoal mask was amazing to try out, I'm definitely going to get it on my next Sephora visit. As far as the lip products go, I haven't tried the mini Bite lipstick. It's in the shade Kimichi, I've heard good things about the Bite lipsticks. I also got a Tarte Tartiest lip liner, it's a really pretty "my lips but better" shade. 

This month's box has some pretty neat samples. We'll get the perfume sample out of the way, Florence by TOCCA. I can't tell right off the bat that I won't be using it. The smell reminds me of older teachers, too mean?

The next sample I got is the BareMinerals BareSkin Sheer Sun. I'm not a big fan of BareMinerals, but this little guy seems like it would give me a nice, glowy bronzed look.

While we're on the topic of sun, the box also included a mini Tarte Tarteguard 30. I don't have a sunscreen, so I'm curious to see how this works. And it also has SPF 30, so that'll be good for the scorching sunny days we'll have here in Texas.

I also got a mini They're Real! mascara from Benefit. I've tried this mascara before and I really like it. It doesn't hold my curl as great as RollerLash, but it does make them look nice and voluminous.

I just realized this box has quite a bit of samples, haha. I have the Becca Backlight Priming Filter, it got it in a set I got not too long ago. I haven't tried it but I've heard good things. So now I have two of them, in case I like it.

And the final item I got is the Bumble and Bumble 'Don't blow it' hair styler. I've never tried anything from this brand, but I'll try it. I don't really do much to my hair, so I wouldn't really know how to use it.

That's all from my Sephora box. So far I think I'll enjoy using these mini products. I believe the theme for this box was Minimalist, I don't have the booklet on me. I'll let you know what I liked using from this month's box on my nextra months post.

Let me know if you liked anything from this month's box, or if you are subscribed as well.

Until next time,
Mayra :]

An Update and Some Facts

So it's been a few months since I've made a post. I was just crazy busy at work with taking on the role as teacher, I hardly had time to do anything. Especially in May, the end of year madness is very real. But these past few months have been so much fun, I got a taste of what it's like to teach a class of 24 little kindergartners. I'm very sad that it ended but very happy to have had that experience. So now that I'm off for the Summer, I have more time to blog and be as lazy as I want. 

I debated on what to post today, but I think I'll share 25 facts with you. So you can get to know me a little bit.

1. I just celebrated my 29th birthday back in May.

2. I have 8 tattoos, I have a few more that I want to get.

3. I have 7/16 size gauges.

4. I think I was part sloth or cat in another lifetime because I can sleep for hours and I just enjoy naps.

5. I love to cook. My dad was a chef for over 20 years and he's taught me so many things, so I love experimenting with food.

6. Me and my brother are much closer now than we were when he was younger. He's 11 years younger than me, but we get along great now.

7. I've never broken a bone nor been hospitalized. *knocks on wood*

8. I love going to concerts! We recently saw The Neighborhood and Florence + The Machine last month, they were awesome!

9. I love driving. The traffic sucks here in Dallas now, but I do enjoy driving around and running errands.

10. We've never kept a pet for more than a few months. Our last dog Billy escaped from our backyard only after a couple months of getting him, I really miss him. 

11. I don't really have friends, aside from Ramon (he's stuck with me). I have only a few number of people I trust, even then its enough to count on one hand.  

12. I procrastinate wayyy to much, it really should have been my middle name.

13. I don't officially have a middle name, but my parents would have named me Mayra Alexandra. They still call me "Ale" from time to time. And when I was younger, if I got in trouble I'd hear the full name. 

14. I taught myself how to play the acoustic guitar, I'm not very good at it. But I really want to learn how to play the bass.

15, As you know I have an obsession with Star Wars and makeup.

16. I met Conan O'Brien :]

17. I cry way too much now than I ever have when I was younger. Movies, TV shows, commercials, anything makes me cry now. 

18. I hate onions and bananas with a passion, I gag at the smell and sight of it. *blegh*

19. I really love the feeling of taking of my bra and flinging it across the room :D

20. I hate my arms.

21. I love to sing, even though I'm no good. I will sing to the top of my lungs when I'm driving.

22. I played the clarinet in elementary school.

23. I went to 7 different schools during my school life.

24. I used to be extremely shy. It wasn't until I started working with kids that I started being more outgoing and silly.

25. With that being said, I am extremely silly. I am constantly acting a fool and joking around.

There's obviously more to me but I just thought I'd share some random facts. If you'd like to leave me some randomness about yourself, feel free. I'd like to get to know the people who read my blog. I hope you all have a nice weekend. 

Until next time, 

Mayra

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