Weekend Reflections: Disconnected & more connected

Hi Friends!

Since I made my last post I have really committed to that transformation.  I feel so convicted to make this change that it’s been on my mind constantly.  It has been bleeding into so many areas of my life I know it’s more important than ever to really focus on being the person I was meant to be!  One of the first things I’ve been doing is really just disconnecting. #RISK.  Something about technology makes us feel so anxious, like we have to be constantly available.  So often we apologize when we didn’t answer our phones quick enough, why?  Apologizing for being in the moment?  Enough of that.  Enough being sorry for being caught up in your own life.

This past weekend Matt and I planned to have a date day!  Sometimes the weekends seem so full of chores and responsibilities that I’m desperate for some fun.   We planned a day of activities that we really enjoy to do and aside from taking photos (which should be taken on my camera, but ugh so heavy .. ) I was so disconnected from the world & sooo stress free!

Saturday morning we went to the gym & got distracted with an impromptu  photo shoot 🙂

After the gym we  got all fresh and put real clothes on (sayyy whatt?!) and headed out.

 

We went to the range first so Matt could shoot his new gun.  I have taken my concealed carry class & am usually quite comfortable with guns but Saturday was PACKED at the range all it was so overwhelming.  Literally some people shouldn’t be allowed to come 50ft near a weapon, but …that’s none of my business.  Anyways, I decided to pass and just be the photographer.

Like look at this smoke show.  This is mine…lawd.

After that we went to see Creed, finally.  Ironically the Rocky’s have been on all week so we were already in the mind frame but damn that movie was good.  It’s so rare a franchise can come out with that many movies but they just keep getting better.  It was late when we got out of there but Matt and I were both all fired up & motivated.

I ate an entire popcorn to myself as well and feel only slightly ashamed.  We popped around some stores, grabbed Matt a new pair of shoes and had dinner at Szechuan 132.   It’s really the only nice sit down Chinese restaurant and we only ever got with my grandmother.  I’m a terrible blogger (or a phony) and didn’t snag any photos but I had an amazing chicken pad thai.

Sunday we were pretty lazy.  We had all intentions of shooting our bows but it was rainy and crappy so it was just a lot of lounging.  We watched the message from church online (pc3live.org) and made another round of steaks for dinner – steaks, mashed potatoes, veggies – is there anything more to life?  This photo below is actually from NYE – I am a fraud.

Now, it’s Monday and there is no long weekend in sight and I am dying!  But good hair days call for celebrations …

Before I go, I’ll share you a little snippet of the message from church yesterday –

“When we move into heaven it will just be one more day of us living in God’s kingdom so we need to start living and preparing for that today.  Today counts!  There is only one way to God (through Jesus) but there are many ways to Jesus.  Someones way to Him may just be THROUGH YOU. Try viewing your life and purpose through this vision”

I am praying for an opportunity to come true this week so all prayers are welcome! I’m trusting in God that He will bring me where I need to be as part of His perfect plan.

XO,

Casey

my not so secret secrets to wannabe flawless skin

I have been battling issues with my skin since I was little.  I used to get awful breakouts and treated it with tons of pharmaceuticals through my school aged years.  Recently I’ve realized how important it is to take care of your skin! I cannot stress that enough.  I no longer have to see a dermatologist routinely. Here are some of my tips and favorite products!

First I always wash my face with Cetaphil Daily Face Cleanser in the morning and the evening.  I love this because it’s so mild and really cleanses my skin.  Also it’s like super cheap at Walmart or Costco!  Gym ladies: I use this on any areas that you may get sweat rash on also.  If I have makeup on I use Estee Lauder – Perfectly Clean Cleanser first.  To remove my eye makeup I use Lancome – Double Action Eye Makeup Remover though I used to use a Clinique brand I preferred.

Next I moisturize!  At night I use Yes to Cucumbers – Daily Calming Moisturizer with a few drops of Kiehl’s – Midnight Recovery Concentrate mixed together and rubbed all over my face and neck. Then I rub Kiehls – Avocado Eye Treatment all around my orbital area. I absolutely cannot say enough about this Kiehl’s oil. I know we are always so afraid to put oils on our skin for the fear that it will make us break out but it has never done that for me.  It makes my skin so hydrated and just glow.  It is a little pricey but so worth it and it takes a long time to get through one bottle since you use so little.

I wont get into my makeup routine because I don’t really have one (lawd someone teach me how to contour). During the week I try not to wear too much on my face other than a little blush & mascara.  So after I wash my face in the morning with Cetaphil Daily Face Cleanser I use my Yes to Cucumbers – Daily Calming Moisturizer but instead I put a few drops of Palmer’s – Skin Therapy Oil FACE in and rub all over my face.  This oil works the same way that the Kiehl’s does.  It doesn’t make me break out but it hydrates!  I wear this oil every day and if I put makeup on my first step is still this moisturizer + oil.  The oil makes my makeup go on smoothly & shine! I do try to go without makeup as much as I can, as long as my hormones cooperate.  You need to let your skin breath and not cake so much on it every day.  Sans makeup photos below 😀

Voila! There you have it.  Wash your face as often as you can, drink lots of water, and moisturize!  Your skin will thank you for it 🙂 XO, Casey