Getting Rid of Stuff.

It’s been taking a really long time to find my makeup products these days, so I decided to ‘end it’ with some of my makeup.

Some glosses, mascara, and hair products were tossed out, while others donated (to my mom, who just loves getting hand-me-downs).

Here is my donate pile:

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There was another bigger box for hair and body products, but my mom already took it away before I could snap a photo.

And stuff I kept…

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CS 88 Palette, Quo Palette, a few quad palettes, eyeshadows, eye primers, pencil and liquid liners
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Blushes, bronzers, and gel liners
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Foundations, concealers, and powders
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My vanity: skin care, makeup brushes, lip products, mascara, hair, and body stuff

I also got rid of a LOT of clothes, which will probably end up in a box bound for the Philippines at some point. My criteria for donation was: a) never worn, b) haven’t worn in a year, c) not flattering, d) no plans on wearing ever. Pretty sweet. :)

I’m gonna try to make purging my stuff a regular thing, since it’s pretty satisfying. I know it looks like I still have a lot of products left, but I can honestly say that I use every single product that I kept.

Clean Brushes are Happy Brushes.

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[From L to R:] Coastal Scents Synthetic Angle brush, aDesign Medium Concealer brush, Coastal Scents Buffer brush, Ecotools Blush brush, Lise Watier Eyeliner brush, Quo Powder brush, MAC 226 brush, Coastal Scents Angled brow brush, aDesign Pointed Foundation brush, MAC 217 brush, Quo Lip brush, Quo Liner / Brow brush, Quo Smudger brush, Coastal Scents Eye shadow brush, Ecotools Eye Shading brush.

I love clean brushes, but most of the time I’m too lazy to clean them. Here are my little soldiers drying after taking a bath. :)

My Costa Rica Getaway Part 2: Relaxation!

I don’t know why this has been delayed to eternity… but nevertheless here it is!

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Playa Samara. Hands down the best beach in Costa Rica! Less touristy than most, gorgeous waters for beginner surfers…
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Student surfers of the day :)
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And look who joined me for breakfast! Cutie kitteh.
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Sand in my feet. I could do that again.
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Boogie boarding queen.
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Playas Del Coco. It looks like a dream doesn’t it?
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Boyfriend giving a thumbs up!
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The turtle we saw while snorkeling in Playas Del Coco.
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Testing out the waterproof camera bag at the pool in El Coco.
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Sunset at El Coco.
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Our rental scooter in front of our room at the hostel in Quepos.
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Bambi! LOL At Manuel Antonio National Park.
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At the lookout point in Manuel Antonio National Park.
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Capuchin monkeys at Manuel Antonio National Park.
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Steps up to our room in Makanda.
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It was pretty difficult to leave that room… it was just so cozy!
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I can say that I fully appreciated the ocean view. Amazing!
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The pool at Makanda.
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Our awesome ride for 5 days!
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Our last sunset at Manuel Antonio.
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Goodbye Costa Rica! :( Til we meet again!