Currently OBSESSED: NEON

Sometimes we get so busy with work, school, family and the everyday hustle and bustle of life that we get “stressed out, over worked, uptight, and wound up” to take a minute and indulge in ourselves.  This has been a very busy summer for me, working 5 days a week in a new city, and trying to balance my career with my personal life. Let’s not even mention my so-called “love life.”

Despite all of this, it’s important to me that I take days to myself, scheduled for relaxation. Upon roaming around my new neighborhood in Queens, I found a nail shop that does manicures for $6! Yes, that is not a typo! They merely charge the same price as a $5 footlong! I have made it my business to get a manicure every week! They do a really great job, I relax and read magazines and talk to my manicurist Deena about reality T.V. shows. You’ll be surprised how relaxing it is!  

As I mentioned earlier, I often find new places by roaming around. I think taking a walk is very valuable. You’re getting exercise as well as fresh air! There’s nothing more refreshing than getting out of the house, away from the computer or away from your desk at work. I often take walks during my lunch break at work.

Speaking of food! I love food! And I love to eat! Who doesn’t? Treat yourself to whatever it is that you’re craving at the moment! For me, its frozen pizza! Don’t ask why, but I’ve been eating cheese pizza I popped out the oven in 15 minutes and curled up on the couch watching YouTube Beauty Gurus or reality TV! That’s my type of night!

I do manage to explore other neighborhoods though by transit. Don’t worry the ride won’t seem painstaking if you read a good book along the way. I’ve conformed! I’m currently reading Fifty Shades of Grey & I must say BELIEVE THE HYPE! I want a Christian Grey in my life! I have it on my ibooks app on my Iphone 4!

I hope these tips helped you guys! Leave me a comment and let me know how you pamper yourself!

Reader's TAG ! Discussion Question !

What are your favorite magazines and why?

My favorite magazines are Cosmopolitan, Glamour, and Harper's Bazaar! I grew up having several magazines sent to my house for as long as I can remember. Essence, Jet, Ebony, Glamour, Women's Day, Us Weekly, to name a few. Glamour magazine is one of my favorites because I love their articles, they range from a variety of topics and they are always interesting. My favorite section is the DO's and DON'TS ! lol Its comical, yet true. I always see people walking the streets and I wonder if they got dressed in the dark. This section highlights this perfectly. I love Harper's Bazaar for the ads! I like saving the ads for wall art, and style inspiration. The ads are from high end brands like Chanel, Gucci, Miu Miu etc, these are the type of brands I hope my future closet is lined with! For now, these ads give me inspiration to pull off high fashion looks in an affordable way. I've recently gained a love for Cosmopolitan thanks to my roommate and friends from school! We always read the funny sex tips aloud like "60 ways to turn a man on!" lol It's funny how bold the advice is, and how out of this world the ideas are. I was use to reading Cosmo Girl, so I guess I've finally grown up and found an appreciation for the "Real Thing" lol. Reading magazines is one of my favorite things to do when I'm bored, and now I can be even more lazy, I don't even have to go to a magazine stand, I can just chill, and read them online.