A huge victory leads to a Great Depression

Last night was an amazing historical event. The U.S. Women's national team won the World Cup. The game was incredible and the girls were nothing but superior to how they've played the whole tournament. I was so happy to see them do so well...

But then the final whistle blew, and it was all over. I don't know if it was seeing them cheer with joy and relief and happiness, or if it was all of the tweets and facebook posts that did it. But as soon as it ended, I felt like a part of me died a little. 

Perhaps I am being slightly dramatic, but I can't help but feel like a dark cloud of depression has been hanging over me since 9:00 last night. I can't seem to smile. My head is in a fog, and I can barely focus my eyes on anything. All I want to do is cry. 

Having something to look forward to and to talk about and show pride in has been amazing for the past month. What do I do now? 

I have this weird personality flaw where I will obsess over something and then when to is done or over, I don't know what to do. It's almost like a death that I have to overcome, but with something so minor as sport or a band or a hobby. 

Women's soccer was my way of coping and getting through all of the stuff that was going on with my health that was scary. And now a new chapter is about to begin. 

For now I will have to focus my attention on packing for my upcoming move in a month. I will have to fall in love with bubble wrap and getting rid of things and reorganizing.

Until the summer Olympics 2016...

Xoxo

Gleamogirljoelle

BLOG SALE!!!

I have never done a blog sale before, so as a beginner, please care with me. The majority of these items are sealed, never open. Some are used barely. The used items have been sanitized with alcohol. I am willing to ship internationally, however, due to customs I am not able to ship nail polish internationally. Sorry, not my choice.

I will accept paypal and venmo payments only. If you are buying something, I expect your payment promptly, as I plan on shipping things right away. Shipping charges will be decided based on weight of the item, and obviously location. I will be using the paypal shipping calculator to figure out shipping costs.

Once an item has been purchased, it will be removed. If you think the prices are too high, I am willing to negotiate. I am also willing to combine orders for shipping savings.

If you are interested, please EMAIL ME: gleamogirljoelle@gmail.com subject BLOG SALE.

So here we go...

These Wet N Wild palettes are all Limited Edition. I somehow ended up with multiples of each of these. Selling for $2 each.

I bought each of these on a mega sale at Sephora. Selling for $5 each. All are sealed, brand new.

Another spontaneous purchase. Selling these for $5 each. Deborah Lippman polishes.

These were bought at Halloween. I never opened them or used them. Selling all 3 for $1 for the set.

This I got as a gift, and never opened or used it. Selling for $5 OBO. CK One mascara.

This brand new blush trio was sent to me from Starlooks. None of these colors suit me. Brand New. Only opened to take the photo. $10 OBO.

I never opened this blush from Ulta. I am not a big blush person. Selling for $3 OBO

This Julep polish was given to me. Never opened. $3 OBO.

The following nail polish sets are all from OPI. They have all been used at least once, but are like new condition. Boxes may have some wear and tear. I purchased each of these for $12.50, and I am asking $8 each OBO.

If you are interested, please EMAIL ME: gleamogirljoelle@gmail.com subject BLOG SALE.

Happy Shopping!!

xoxo

gleamogirljoelle

Lazy day off

When I have a day off from work, I plan all of the things I would like to accomplish. I would love to film videos, organize my makeup, take photos. But really what ends up happening is that I will go to one or two stores to run errands, and come home and be lazy. I love snuggling on the couch with my little xena. She currently is snoring away as I type up this blog on my phone. She's a silly little thing. 

I still have a bunch of things to do today, I can't help but enjoy this time away from the chaos, with a warm dog in my lap, casually browsing the Internet. Such is my life on a day off from work. 

Xoxo

Gleamogirljoelle

Too hot to handle

I'm officially dying from the heat. Well not literally, but it's very hot outside. I'm sitting here in Potbelly unable to move. I've got my farmhouse salad and I've already gone through one 20 oz diet coke. My whole body is aching in my business clothes. And I am dreading going back outside to walk to work. I love that I don't have to get in a car to get to my favorite lunchtime escape, but I hate the walk back, knowing that I will be soaked for the next 4 hours. To make things worse, my tattoo is in the healing phase which means it itches like crazy! ohhhh joy. 

In all seriousness, I do not enjoy heat. I work in an office environment where I have to be on my A game all day. I also wear 3/4 sleeve tops to cover my tattoo, which is miserable! 

My saving grace is knowing that I can bare all tomorrow on my day off. Well, not go out in the buff, but at least in a tank top and shorts. 

Are you in an area where heat is destroying your daily life?

Xoxo

Gleamogirljoelle

50 Shades of Haaaaay

Image Credit: time.com

I got the book “50 Shades of Gray” a while ago. Actually, I bought it when it first came out on paperback. I’m not going to lie, I was intrigued, and wanted to see what all of the hype was about it. I read about ¼ of the book before I put it down. I lost interest…quickly. I feel almost uncomfortable reading it.

So here we are a couple of years later, and the movie comes out. I chose not to see it in the movie theater, on account of 1. No one would see it with me and 2. I was afraid that I would be surrounded by horny couples or wives trying to get husbands to spice things up.

I added it to the Netflix queue when it came out on DVD. I still put off watching it for a while. Finally, I just started the movie (Anna was there too) and just watched it. It started off slow…almost cheesy.  It was kind of like Twilight meets some kind of sex movie. But then once we started watching for a while, I got sucked in. And it wasn’t the sex parts either. I was more interested by the emotional connection (*spoiler* and lack thereof from Gray) And then the movie just stopped! I ended with tears down my face and anger for not having a resolution to the plot line!

All in all, I liked it. I am contemplating as to whether or not I actually want to read the book again, and possibly the other books.

Have you read it? Let me know what you all think.

Xoxo

gleamogirljoelle

One month later

Hello world. I'm still alive. I have been quite the slacker when it comes to blogging. When it comes to YouTube as well. My apologies. I really have no excuses. I could say time- I don't have enough of it. Or energy, I lack in that department too. But I made a promise to myself that I would be better in 2015 to blog, so here I am. Back to it.

Here's a life update...

My 9 to 5 job (aka it pays the bills) has picked up drastically. We are busier and that means less energy when I get home. I have also noticed a trend of staying past when I am supposed to leave. #dedicated 

My trip to Houston, tx was amazing. Life changing. And unforgettable. I truly met some awesome people and I am so thankful that I was given the chance to experience what I did. 

My health is not so good. I don't want to get into it too much, but I am forced to make some extreme adjustments to my lifestyle that suck. I means lesbehonest no one wants to go through life without soda, junk food, and carbs. But I have to. My bad habits have caused my body to say "hey you, stop it or you are going to die". So now I am a vegetable eating, water drinking, vitamin taking and hopefully excercising lady. I don't have a choice, I want to stay alive. (More details will follow soon)

My annual Dallas vacation is in 2 weeks. I sooooo need this. It is nice to take a break from my daily routine and then come back to my girls and be refreshed and the best me I can be. I can't wait to see my bestie again. (Photos will be on my Instagram page)

Youtube plans are in progress. I have much to say on camera and much to show. 

No buy. Yep, I'm trying it. I need to focus on spending money on valuable things and less frivolous makeup purchases. It'll a all be worth it. (Oh and as I hit landmark weight loss goals I will buy makeup prizes)

No wedding/marriage date plans yet. I know I know. I am the worst bride ever. But it will happen soon. This summer I hope.

That's all I can think of for now. Frequent updates are on Twitter, Instagram, and my facebook page.

Xoxo

Gleamogirljoelle 

Proud.

I usually like to keep my 9-5 job private from my YouTube/blogging job. I want to let everyone know a little bit of information about my life outside of cyberspace...

I have worked for the same company for 4 years. I kind of fell into this career out of desperation, but I am very thankful for it. Since starting in 2011, I have gone from one location, to another, and in 2014, I settled into my office that I am currently at. There are programs for continuing education that help with "moving up" in the company. I completed them in record time. I frequently work at other job sites to help out when needed. I am a hard worker (yes, I feel confident in saying that)

For 4 years, I have tried and tired for a specific position. This position is basically in addition to my normal job, and I would be required to help train new employees. Time and time again, I have not been given this position. I have shed tears, been frustrated, and asked myself why I wasn't good enough. 

I was approached early 2015 by the head of the program. They wanted to re-interview me, basically a call back for an audition. Last week, when I was out sick from my allergic reaction, I found out that I got it! I was beyond ecstatic! I got an email with my flight plans and itinerary for travelling to Houston, Texas, where the corporate office is. I am so happy about this trip in April!

I also wanted to mention, without mentioning it, that the company I work for, once again made it in the Fortune magazine top 100 companies to work for. (again, if I said how high up we are, you would know where I work...let's just say we are close to the top) The company consistently takes care of its employees with bonuses, benefits, and fun work events.

I have held in my excitement for too long. I worry way to much about how my success hurts the feelings of others who have not had the same success. Enough is enough. I am happy, a hard worker, and I busted my ass to be where I am today.

Though I would love to quit my job and do YouTube and blogging as a full time paid career, financially, it is just not possible at this time. 

Maybe someday...

xoxo

gleamogirljoelle

Let the diet games begin!

Monday I started my low carb diet. When I was a freshman in high school, I did this same diet and lost 40 pounds in 6 months time. It's time to make a change. So I started this week, and we will see how it goes...

Xoxo

Gleamogirljoelle

Youtube binge uploading

So I have tried very hard to film a tutorial for each look I try to do that differs from my usual naked basics. I recently got new pigments from glamour doll eyes and I also played around with some other products I had lying around. Check out my YouTube channel to see the videos! 

Xoxo

Gleamogirljoelle

Chvrches could be my new favorite band

Image Credit: candidmusicgroup.com

No one will ever top my love for Paramore and Lights, but Chvrches just came into my life, and I think I like them a little too much.

My sister, Jayme, mentioned this band to me months ago, and I didn't think anything of it. She has pretty good taste in music, but it tends to differ from what I listen to.

I first heard the band Chvrches on the Hunger Games: Mockingjay pt 1 soundtrack. The song on that album is called "Dead Air". I really like the song, and when I listen to that album, it is not one that I skip. (I skip most of the songs on that soundtrack just an fyi)



It's only been a week since I downloaded the album, "The Bones of What You Believe". If it were a CD, it would have scratches on it. I can't stop listening to it. Every time I go in the car, I blast it.

The first song I fell in love with is called "Night Sky".



The next song I love is called "Recover"


I also love this song, called "The Mother We Share"


If you like the band Metric, the singer Lights, and female vocalists with a synth and a beat, this band is for you.

xoxo
gleamogirljoelle

30 day blogging challenge FAIL

Well I set myself a goal to complete this challenge and I completely failed. It sucks, but I am proud of the fact that I have been writing more and more blogs. I have also bonded with a good friend of mine in the uk, Tania, over how much we want to change the looks of our blogs in 2015. We will be slowly working our way to both getting our blogs to be visually and functionally what we want this year. So be on the look out for changes. And check out Tania's blog (link on the right with a photo). 

Xoxo

Gleamogirljoelle

Thankful

This cute little girl was admitted to the hospital Thursday night. She was in so much pain, and needed the doctors to help her. We got her back this morning and it brought a new perspective to my life. I don't care if I ever buy another cosmetic in my life as long as I have my family happy and healthy. Xena and Anna are my everything, and I would give up my whole life to be with them always. Words can't express how happy I am that my little girl is back home with us. I love her soooooo much.

Xoxo

Gleamogirljoelle 

Beauty Wish List

I have decided to start a running list of all of the makeup/beauty related products that are on my “wish list”. Since there are a number of products are online only and on certain websites, I am going to put links too. This will probably be updated as I get things, but I thought I would share with everyone the things that I am lusting after. Enjoy!

1.       Colour Pop eyeshadows. $5 each on colourpop.com “girl crush”, “hanky panky”, “bill”, “mittens”, “doe a deer”, “Fairfax”, “hustle”, “cricket”, “liberty” “get lucky”

2.       Colour Pop lip stix. $5 each on colourpop.com “feminist”

3.       Glamour Doll Eyes Box Set. $21 each on glamourdolleyes.com “tattoo parlor”, “matte about you”, “grease”

4.       Kat Von D “shade + light contour palette” $42 on Sephora.com

5.       Becca “The one perfecting brush” $49 on ulta.com

6.   Sigma “spa brush cleaning glove” $35 on sigmabeauty.com
7. Beauty Blender Pro $19.99 on amazon.com (the black one)
8. tarte: the sculpter contouring face slenderizer in "park ave princess" $24 on sephora.com
9. tarteist clay paint liner $24 on sephora.com
10.

I am sure that this list will evolve over time, but this is it so far. Let me know if any of you have tried any of these products.

xoxo

gleamogirljoelle

Blogging challenge day 25: best physical feature

My green eyes are, in my opinion, my best physical feature. Here is a pic without makeup (with eyebrows on) hard to see my eyes, but they're there.

Xoxo

Gleamogirljoelle 

Blogging challenge day 24: a difficult time in my life

There was a time during my second year at college when I questioned what I was doing with my life. I contemplated dropping out of college and going to beauty school. I changed my major to "public relations" which was not right for me. I was hanging out with a different crowd of friends, and just really was unhappy. I couldn't even explain it. When I turned 21, I continued to struggle with how to deal in the college world. I was on prescriptions for bipolar disorder and depression, which basically turned me into a zombie. They were not working. I ended up taking a week off from school, stopped all my medications, and relaxed at home. I ended up switching my major back to "fashion design and merchandising", stopped my part time job, and tried to hang out with different people. It all helped. I would say that I had one of my first real break downs at that time. It was scary, but without my family, I don't think I could have made it through. 

Xoxo

Gleamogirljoelle 

Blogging Challenge Day 23: pet peeves

Well this is definitely a relevant blog post. I just got mad a few minutes ago.

1. When men leave the toilet seat up

2. When food orders are wrong

3. When pens/markers disappear on days I am off from work, and no one owns up to taking them

4. When basic rules are not followed because of laziness, not rebellion

Most of the time when I have a pet peeve, it is at work, and it revolves around common sense and courtesy.

xoxo
gleamogirljoelle

Blogging Challenge Day 22: 10 Favorite Songs

Really? You are going to ask me to pick this!?!?!?!

Okay so as of right this second, here it goes! (in no particular order)

1. "Somewhere to hide" by Shiny Toy Guns
2. "Lost stars" by Adam Levine
3. "Moments" by Tove Lo
4. "Muscle Memory" by Lights
5. "My blood" by Ellie Goulding
6.  "Alive" by Krewella
7.  "That's what you get" by Paramore
8. "Glory and gore" by Lorde
9. "Can't hold us" by Sumo Cyco
10. "Fire n gold" by Bea Miller



I am sure these will change in a week from now, but these are the ones I like today.

xoxo
gleamogirljoelle

Blogging Challenge Day 21: Something I miss

I miss the 90's. The 1990's. Tv, movies and music was so much better than it is now. In the 90's I was in the single digit age group, so I was a kid. Life was simple being a kid. I could listen to Spice Girls, watch Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, and play Barbies for hours and hours.

xoxo

gleamogirljoelle

Blogging Challenge Day 20: Where do i want to be in 10 years...

I know that I want to be married, start a family, and not be living in the same apartment I am living in now. In 10 years I will be 39. I hope that I will be making more money, I will still have a close relationship with my family, and I will still be with Anna. Xena will still be alive (she is 6 now). 

I just want to be happy, healthy, and alive 10 years from now.

xoxo
gleamogirljoelle

Blogging Challenge Day 19: My worst habits

Picking. I pick and bite my cuticles. And i am often embarrassed when i meet new work clients, because i have to shake hands.

xoxo
gleamogirljoelle