Happy May! It’s wild to me that we’re already five months into 2021. It’s also wild to me that I’m fully vaccinated now…though currently it’s unclear how effective the vaccines are for people on the medication that I’m taking. So I’m going to continue to be cautious until we have more information. What I keep reminding myself is that even some vaccine protection is better than no vaccine protection!
Let’s see what beauty products I emptied last month:
1. My New Fave Tree: last Sunday, John and I visited the US National Arboretum—only our second-ever visit there. We thought that doing something out in nature might be a good, safe pandemic activity…and we were right. I felt comfortable there; everything we did was outdoors. Plus, the arboretum requires masks and is currently limiting attendance. For large parts of our visit there was no one else around us. It was so lovely! I fell in love with this fairy tale tree (no idea what type of tree it is, I was so taken with it that I forgot to look for a tag). It looks like a tree that little fantasy creatures would make their home.
Recently, I shared the full Sephora Rouge haul that I ordered with my 20% discount. I wanted to zoom in with a separate post about the luxury lip products that I purchased; they’re so beautiful I thought they deserved another look!
Pictured below is the Tom Ford Lip Color in Pink Dusk. DROOLING:
Sephora’s semi-annual discount has now come and gone, and I only (LOL) placed two orders to complete my Spring 2021 Sephora Rouge Haul. I’m…proud? I think? It’s always very hard to resist the temptation that is the 20% off Rouge discount. My second order arrived yesterday, so I got to work filming a haul video that you can watch below. Super duper thumbnail! 😛
1. COVID-19 Vaccine Dose #2: I got my second shot this week! So in less than two weeks’ time from now, I’ll be fully vaccinated. I did not feel well the next day, but it’s important to get vaccinated. So, not feeling well for a day was worth it. I’m feeling very grateful that I was able to get my shots!
1. Rituel de Fille: last week, a friend posted on Instagram about a new product launch with a cause. 100% of net proceeds from the launch are going to organizations dedicated to ending AAPI hate, discrimination, and violence. To raise money, this indie brand released two single-batch, limited edition shades of their Ash and Ember Eye Soot: Nightfall, a midnight blue, and Garland, a sparkly pink. I immediately added Nightfall to my cart, but I skipped Garland because I don’t like using pink on my eyes. I did decide to get a second shade, though: Cultist, a beautiful mushroomy shimmer. You can see more photos and swatches on my Instagram. These shades are both stunning, and Nightfall is for an important cause. Both limited edition shades sold out, so I’m happy I ordered when I did.
Wow—I think I hit a personal record last month for emptying products! I’ve been trying to use up what I have rather than constantly buying new things. I’m giving myself an A+ for my March performance. Here’s the facial skin care that I emptied:
1. My First COVID-19 Vaccine Dose! I became eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine on March 1, but expected it might take a few weeks to get an appointment. DC launched a new pre-registration system last Wednesday, and I was surprised to receive a vaccine appointment invitation the first day emails went out! I got my first dose of the Moderna vaccine earlier this week and have had no reaction to it. My arm has been sore and I’ve been a little tired. But I’m kind of always tired so that doesn’t really mean anything. I feel so grateful to be on my way to being fully vaccinated! Yay science!
Hello, spring! Daylight Saving Time is upon us. It’s been six months since my last FabFitFun [referral link] box! I actually elected to skip the Winter box, because I truly didn’t need more stuff. So FabFitFun applied my Winter box payment to my Spring shipment, which arrived yesterday in this absolutely adorable springy box:
1. Dendrobium Aggregatum: this orchid has been in my collection for literally 11 years without blooming…until now. The first bloom on this plant opened on March 1, and the rest opened up the next day! This is one of those situations that proves that patience can really pay off with orchids.
