Short & Sweet - My Wish List

So I'll be honest...I've splurged a bit lately.  Last week I bought a pair of Hunter rain boots and two beautiful pictures of lighthouses for the walls in our bedroom.  Since I'm trying to save money, I figured it was time I wrote down an official wish list of items I've had my eye on for quite some time. My birthday is coming up soon...(hint hint).

1. Taylor Swift's Champion Bow Stripe Keds - I don't know whether it's my love of Taylor Swift or my love of comfort...but these are just so cute!

2. Opposite Attract ring by Pandora - I stopped wearing the ring on my right hand about 3 months ago.  It just got to be a little too wide for everyday wear.  This ring is the perfect width and beautifully mixes yellow and white gold.

3. Bose SIE2i Sport Headphones - I seem to be the most productive at work when I can listen to music.  Even though I have an office, I still like to use headphones in case the people around me don't like to listen to Glee soundtracks or Michael Bublé.  I think everyone can admit that the in-ear headphones that come with your Apple device are not the most comfortable for long-term use.  Although I haven't had the opportunity to try these on, I have never been disappointed by any Bose product I've owned.

Short & Sweet - My Morning Essentials

I am by no means considered to be a morning person, so anything that can help wake me up and make me look more alive is considered an essential in my book.

Neutrogena Pink Grapefruit Foaming Scrub is the best facial scrub for the mornings.  The scent wakes me up instantly and the scrubbing beads exfoliate my face for a light flush.

In the past 10 years, I have purchased who knows how many concealers trying to find the one that covers those pesky under-eye dark circles.  Bobbi Brown's Creamy Concealer Kit is by far the best concealer I've ever owned.  I don't plan on buying anything but this for years to come.

For those mornings when you don't feel like putting multiple layers of make-up on, a nice all-over bronzer is all you need.  The Warmth All-Over Face Color from Bare Minerals is my favorite.  A little bit really does go a long way.  Shake less than a pea-size into the cap, buff on with a brush, and you're ready to go!

I have recently discovered dry shampoo.  I know I'm a little behind the curve on this one but I am in love!  We all have mornings whether we are running behind or just don't feel like messing with the whole process of shampoo, condition, blow dry, style...dry shampoo is my hero these mornings!  Pantene Pro-V Blowout Extend Dry Shampoo is great!  It doesn't leave any residue behind and brushes in nice and evenly.

Short & Sweet - Aquí Vamos

"Aquí Vamos" is translated in Spanish as "Here We Go."  Well, here we go for my new adventure - learning Spanish!

After traveling to the Dominican Republic twice in the last two years and my overabundance of love for Mexican food - I've decided to learn Spanish through Rosetta Stone.  I absolutely loved Spanish when I took two years in high school, I even got the award of Most Improved Student from our Spanish teacher.  Working in the world in Human Resources also means communicating with individuals from different backgrounds, some of which may speak Spanish as their primary language.

Rosetta Stone ended their summer sale of 46% off any set yesterday.  I have been thinking of buying a package for months now and finally pulled the trigger yesterday and purchased my set of Spanish - Latin America learning package!

As of right now, my Spanish vocabulary basically consists of hola, gracias, de nada, me llamo, and baño.  You know, the basics of introduction and bathroom - very important when in a foreign Spanish-speaking country.

I'm so excited to start this new project and see where it takes me!