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