Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Big Girl World

First off, can I just start off by saying that I’ve missed blogging oh so so much?! I honestly remember the nights where I would have loved nothing more than to just sit in bed and type my thoughts away. But of course, time and excuses got the best of me.

So here we are now. In need of a complete update with my life. Honestly, if I were to simply describe all the events of the past month, we’d pretty much be up-to-date on all things Selina Christine.

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I GRADUATED! That’s pretty big news. I definitely don’t think it’s sunken (Sunk?) in yet. That was  at the beginning of May, so yes, we’re going back two months now. But AH! It was all such a blur. I’m glad I decided to have a small photo-shoot beforehand. I loved seeing all my family come to such a special moment in my life. I’m the first in my family (including aunts/uncles/grandparents/cousins/siblings, etc.) to received a degree from a university. And I got two!

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Since I went back a couple of months, there was also cinco de mayo. Yes, I celebrate it. ;) A bunch of girls went to Cocoa Beach for the day and got WAY too much sun. But it was definitely a fun adventure with everyone.

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Then there was my 22nd birthday, which I spent with my family. I love them. I got a new laptop. (All flowery & girly & white.) And I also got my first Tiffany’s bracelet (which I returned & chose something much much simpler). And of course, my first Juicy Couture jewelry piece as well!

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This month included many firsts for me. Outings. Venues. Locations. I went to Cowboys, House of Blues, and Chiller’s for the first time. (As seen in the pictures above). We celebrated Arianthi’s & Alexandra’s 21st birthdays! And it ended with my Graduation party and a wedding! (As seen in the pictures below.)

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June also came and went, but there were three major occurrences:

1. I went to Chicago with most of the family. I love road trips & am totally looking forward to the ones to New York and North Carolina super soon!! I’ve also come to realize that I absolutely love each and every one of my family members. They’re each so unique, but together we have an amazing hold. I also love the hospitality and kindness of the friends we have there. Makes me that much more sad that I missed the weddings, recently, but so excited to visit much more often now. Here are some pictures from the trip.

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2. I bought a car!!!!! I’m the first in the family (here in America) to ever buy a brand new car. What we usually have done is buy a used one completely after saving about $5K. But nope, not this time. The day we got back from Chicago, I went to a dealership and bought a 2013 Hyundai Elantra! Ahhh. So happy. =)

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3. I got a new job!!!! This is probably the reason for the title of the blog. And quite possibly the biggest news out of everything I’ve mentioned in this post. I’m not the Event and Marketing Coordinator at Exhilarate Events! I could not be happier. I feel blessed. I thank God for this opportunity. I am 100% excited about everything. I honestly haven’t even started (had to give Nickelodeon 2 weeks) but I’m all smiles & beams about this. There will definitely be more updates on this as my life is about to change. Big Girl World, here I come. =D

Random Fact 1: Sure, this may start off boring, but fact is, it’s after 2am .My first day at Exhilarate is kind
of tomorrow (or today, rather) and I’m so anxious and excited. My favorite thing right now is the new planner/agenda I’ve purchased.

Until next time,
Selina Christine <3

Friday, January 6, 2012

Two-Second Life Changers



Here are just some quick tips for a better 2012.

1. Rinse hair with a shot of cold water right before getting out of the shower. It will smooth the hair cuticles and make your mane shiny. – Francesca J. Fusco, M.D.
2. Orange peel contains more vitamin C than the fruit itself, so grate the skin and use it as a topping for salads and vegetables. – Susan Bowerman, M.S., R.D.

3. Set your water heater to 120 degrees instead of 140. The water will still be piping hot, and making the switch will save you 6-10% on your energy costs. – Renee Loux

4. Squeeze your pelvic-floor muscles and glutes while you stand to improve your posture. It helps lengthen your hip flexors, which can help correct certain spinal alignment problems. - Carol Espel, M.S.

5. Crack a smile, even if you’re not feelin’ it. It may be the easiest trick to feeling better. Research has shown that the physical act of putting on a happy face can help improve your overall mood and sense of well-being. - Diana L. Dell, M.D.

6. Head to the bathroom and rinse your mouth with mouthwash or give your teeth a quick brush. When you want to have dessert, changing your palate may help rein in your craving for a sweet snack. - Lisa Drayer, M.A., R.D.

Saturday, October 22, 2011

Giveaway Winners!

Hi everyone,

I'm posting the Giveaway Winners here in case any winners would like to swap with each other. I still need to know all of the winners' information by Monday, October 24th at 9am EST.

Skincare Giveaway Winners:
1. Mi-Me Sugar Scrub: Muffy1333
2. Whole Truth Healthy Beauty: escapethedamnfate

October Giveaway Winners:
1. e.l.f cream eyeshadow in Eggplant: superkuwaky
2. Ulta lotion in Lavender Woods: DaniLisette
3. Revlon Colorstay Lipstick in Nude Allure: PinkyFab21
4. Victoria’s Secret Beauty Rush Lip Gloss in Embrace: Itsemilydarling
5. Bath & Body Works hand sanitizer pocketback in Twilight Woods: tracypopp09
6. Toca Perfume Sample in Stella: Tangogirl0113
7. Surgeon’s Skin Secret Beeswax Moisturizer in Honey & Almond: matthardygirl4eve
8. Mi-Me Sugar Scrub: misaki52008
9. Whole Truth Healthy Beauty soap: njsurvivor
10. Urban Decay Glide-On Pencil in Zero & Skyscraper Mascara: ThatRetardedTurtle

Twitter Giveaway Winners:
1. Victoria's Secret Beauty Rush Lip Gloss in Sweet Gleam: SLThrun3
2. Victoria's Secret Beauty Rush Lip Gloss in Double Truffle: SS Dal

CONGRATULATIONS EVERYONE!!!

Stay Beautiful,
LinaNina08

Friday, September 23, 2011

Happy Fall!

Hello beauties,




I hope you all have a fabulous Fall!!!


I'm so excited that this time is here now. Most years, I look forward to Spring/Summer. This year, I'm so excited about Fall/Winter. I'm excited for the weather, the clothes, the colors, the scents, the food, the holidays, the atmosphere, etc.


Usually Fall reminds me of my dad's birthday, and him leaving us. But this year, I'm surprised to say I'm excited for the new seasons to come. My dad passed away unexpectedly a couple weeks ago, so I know Fall will always be a sad time in my life, but that doesn't mean I have to hate the months completely. Maybe that brought some closure; I'm not sure. I'll probably post a update about that later.


Anyways, I'm posting some pictures below for you all to enjoy. Let me know what your favorite thing about Fall is in the comments!





Until next time,
Selina Christine

Friday, September 2, 2011

Fall 2011 Trends - Bright Pants

Fall 2011 Trends - Bright Pants

Lace up top
£3.95 - fcwholesale.com

Mulberry belted coat
$1,100 - mulberry.com

Current/Elliott zipper jeans
$221 - boutique1.com

Silvian Heach heel pumps
€67 - welikefashion.com

Valentino long bag
$1,945 - stylebop.com

Stackable jewelry
$19 - fantasyjewelrybox.com

Missoni scarve
€190 - luisaviaroma.com

Thursday, September 1, 2011

LFL: Blake Lively

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Dior: Romantic Night

 
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