I will also be starting a few series that I plan to begin in the next week or so starting with "dining out" a series dedicated to seacoast towns and good food.
I hope you all enjoy the rest of your evening.
xoxo Rebecca
PSA announcement
With all these changes to the layout of this blog there are also coming other changes as well. Mainly that I will be starting a new section on Monday mornings called coffee talk in place of my old "weekly scoop" which was a bit of a spin off of something a fellow blogger currently does which is why I stopped. Coffee talk will be where I pick one topic in the news from the week prior to talk about and discuss. Think of it like Last Week Tonight with John Oliver except on a much more refined scope.
Change
So I haven't been posting here much, I've just been really busy with work and the like. I know I haven't followed through with much lately especially things like getting photos of my apartment (their coming I swear). With the school year right around the corner I really want to spend more time blogging here and building this blog. Over the next week I plan to roll out a bunch of changes and hopefully will be blogging on the daily. So lets see where this all goes.
Tips for stress free living
Everyone gets stressed out sometimes. Whether it be from work, school, a recent break up or just about anything. I like to think of stress as my everyday mid life crisis. As I am plagued with constant stress I am always searching for new ways to live a stress free life. These tips although simple are great ways to help distress and calm your mind, body and soul.
Over thinking it
I know this is something that's been way over stressed to a lot of us but don't over think it. One of the biggest things you can do to help you relieve stress is to not over think anything. As soon as you start it's like a chain reaction and you can't stop. There's no reason to over think anything. Life isn't going anywhere anytime soon. If you just take a minute to breathe you'll realize that there's no reason to get so worked up over it.
Yoga
When I'm alone and have the time I like to do some yoga. Unlike other members of my family who do yoga all the time I do not. I only know some basic things but i'm telling you it works. Yoga is all about relaxation, breathing, flexibility and inner peace. If I need to distress my mind, body and soul yoga does the trick. It allows me to relax and feel at peace with my inner self.
Going for a drive
I drive a low mileage SUV which makes this hard but when I have stress on my mind I love to take a drive. For me getting in my car, putting some relaxing music on and taking a long drive calms me down and distresses my mind. I especially like to take a drive down the coast, it's one of the most beautiful and tranquil drives. I often pull over and just gaze out at the ocean sometimes for hours on end.
Walking the beach
Walking the beach in the early AM when there isn't really anyone there is so relaxing. The smell of the salt water and sound of the waves lapping against the shoreline is so calming. If you live near a body of water and can wake up early enough to catch the sunrise it's one of the most beautiful things.
Drinking tea
I don't know what it is about tea but for me it's a really soothing experience. Now I'm not talking about going to Starbucks and ordering an iced chai although very refreshing. No, I'm talking about brewing a nice cup of hot tea. I prefer loose leaf tea like mate but the bag teas are just as nice sometimes. Even in the heat of summer there's just something about coming home and having a cup of tea. There are a lot of different kinds of tea out there and it's hard to find the right one. Most tea enthusiasts like myself have a large collection of various blends but if you were to ask me what I like the most I would have to say either peppermint or Yerba Mate. If you don't know what mate is it's an Argentinian loose leaf tea. It's meant to be made in a large quantity and steeped for a long time to really bring out the flavor. It's the perfect tea for someone who enjoys strong scents or black coffee.
I know this is something that's been way over stressed to a lot of us but don't over think it. One of the biggest things you can do to help you relieve stress is to not over think anything. As soon as you start it's like a chain reaction and you can't stop. There's no reason to over think anything. Life isn't going anywhere anytime soon. If you just take a minute to breathe you'll realize that there's no reason to get so worked up over it.
Yoga
When I'm alone and have the time I like to do some yoga. Unlike other members of my family who do yoga all the time I do not. I only know some basic things but i'm telling you it works. Yoga is all about relaxation, breathing, flexibility and inner peace. If I need to distress my mind, body and soul yoga does the trick. It allows me to relax and feel at peace with my inner self.
Going for a drive
I drive a low mileage SUV which makes this hard but when I have stress on my mind I love to take a drive. For me getting in my car, putting some relaxing music on and taking a long drive calms me down and distresses my mind. I especially like to take a drive down the coast, it's one of the most beautiful and tranquil drives. I often pull over and just gaze out at the ocean sometimes for hours on end.
Walking the beach
Walking the beach in the early AM when there isn't really anyone there is so relaxing. The smell of the salt water and sound of the waves lapping against the shoreline is so calming. If you live near a body of water and can wake up early enough to catch the sunrise it's one of the most beautiful things.
Drinking tea
I don't know what it is about tea but for me it's a really soothing experience. Now I'm not talking about going to Starbucks and ordering an iced chai although very refreshing. No, I'm talking about brewing a nice cup of hot tea. I prefer loose leaf tea like mate but the bag teas are just as nice sometimes. Even in the heat of summer there's just something about coming home and having a cup of tea. There are a lot of different kinds of tea out there and it's hard to find the right one. Most tea enthusiasts like myself have a large collection of various blends but if you were to ask me what I like the most I would have to say either peppermint or Yerba Mate. If you don't know what mate is it's an Argentinian loose leaf tea. It's meant to be made in a large quantity and steeped for a long time to really bring out the flavor. It's the perfect tea for someone who enjoys strong scents or black coffee.
Razors
So here's the back story behind this post. I was in the shower today and I was using this new Venus I just bought the other day. I nicked myself twice in the same stride which is crazy because this marks the fifth nick since I bought the razor last week. So I thought I would do a post reviewing all the "razors" I have used and why I liked or didn't like them.
Venus SPA Breeze
Let me start off by saying this is the worst razor I have ever used aside from a disposable and I have had some crappy disposables that have left less marks than this one has. What I don't like about it is the "spa" tips on top and bottom of the razors. These tips are supposed to be built in shave gel, pretty cool right?\ Wrong! These things are horrible and don't effectively serve their purpose. When I bought this razor it came with two heads as do most Venus razors. After just a few days one of the tips came off in the shower. Since it's shave gel in a more solid form it was already deformed too much to fit back in properly. What also bothers me about these tips is that their raised above the actual blades so you have to push harder to make the razor truly effective.
All in all I wouldn't buy this razor again and I wouldn't recommend it to anyone else.
Gillette Fushion
I used to use this razor a lot and I loved it. It was a great razor because it has a really flexible head and the five blades get the job done right. My major issue with it is that It's not good for sensitive skin. I tend to have really sensitive skin and this razor would leave a lot of razor burn. This razor is also not very good if you have bonier legs like me. I'm quite skinny so I'm more bony and because this razor's head can pivot so well it's hard to get those tight spots.
All in all I would recommend this to someone who has less sensitive skin and a more curvaceous body.
Gillette Mach 3
This razor is nice, the head pivots well and it feels good in your hand. This razor didn't leave much razor burn wither which is a plus for me because of my sensitive skin. My major issue is that there just aren't enough blades. The fushion has five blades while this only has three. My other issue which can also be a plus is that the razor heads for this razor are smaller than the fushion. This does allow you to get the tight spaces better but in turn takes longer to get the job done.
All in all I would recommend this to someone with a smaller figure.
Venus Embrace
I love this razor! I can't say enough good things about this razor. The handle feels great in your hand and is very well shaped, the head pivots nicely and it's a very smooth shave. The head has these soothing strips on both the top and bottom of the blade but unlike the spa these are built into the head instead of attached to the outside. Also the strips are built inset so they match the height of the blades perfectly as well. The pivoting head is perfect because unlike the Fushion this one is just a touch stiffer so it's easier to get all the hair.
All in all I would reccomend this razor to anyone looking for a smooth shave without all the ouch.
Found a pair...and more shopping
Earlier this week I made a post about running shoes and how I really needed a new pair. Since then I have been looking everywhere for a good pair that looks cute and won't break the bank. I also didn't want to shop online because I'm trying this new thing where I only shop in stores (for the most part) so I hopefully wont spend so much. Guys let me tell you this was much harder than I thought it would be. I went to the most logical place first which was Dick's Sporting Goods. I thought that if anyone were to have a good selection of running shoes it would be Dick's. Well, I was right for the most part, Dick's did have a large selection of running shoes just not in the price range I was looking. My next logical choice was the mall because both Olympia Sports and Foot Locker are located in the mall as well as Pay Less Shoes. None of these places had what I was looking for either. At this point I had made the decision that the shoes I got had to either be Nike or New Balance. I decided to try Runners Alley next but this too was a bust. At this point I felt like I had run out of options until I remembered there was a Nike factory store in the Kittery outlets.
When I walked in I could tell right away this is where I should have come first. This place was pretty good size and had more than its fair share of Women's running shoes. After much searching and trying on way too many pairs of shoes I walked out with these.
These shoes are perfect. The colors aren't my favorite but I do still really like them. In terms of weight their super light. Their very easy to get on and are very comfortable to wear. They also have a surprising amount of flex which is great because it feels like nothing's there.
I also couldn't resist doing some other shopping while I was there. Every time I'm at the outlets I always leave with way more than what I went for. Well there's a J. Crew Factory Store there which I happen to really like. I know it's the factory store but it still has a lot of good things.
I left with a bunch of the California Tees in different cuts and prints and a pineapple print button down. I mean come on guys how cute is this pineapple button down? I just love it. I'm also loving the tee with with the women's face on it.
I couldn't find the pineapple button down :(. Sorry guys but here's all the tees.
TEES
1. Amor tee
2. Banana tee
4. Parisian tee
also kind of a tiny sneak peak at my apartment. Full photos to come soon were just not fully set up yet.
Light and breezy
Shirt: J. Crew factory, Shorts: J. Crew, Shoes: Sperry Top-Sider, Purse: Guate, Bracelet: Tiffany&Co
Running shoes
Earlier this week I wrote about my new found love for running. As of late I have been thinking about getting a new pair of running shoes. There are just so many cute styles and colors out right now I just can't resist. I feel like this purchase will be justified because it's something I will use every single day as compared to something I might only wear at night or on a special occasion.
I have been looking around and I think I have found my top five favorites. I just love these colors especially the yellow New Balances ones.
I have been looking around and I think I have found my top five favorites. I just love these colors especially the yellow New Balances ones.
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