Here are a few of my favorite things:
Makeup
Growing up, I did not wear a lot of makeup. Even though I wanted to wear it so badly, I was VERY self-conscious in high school. I dreaded having anyone point out that I was wearing mascara or that heaven forbid, my lips were a different shade than my natural color. After gaining some more confidence in college, I decided I wanted to learn how to do it and clicked on a YouTube tutorial. I have become a fan ever since and have even dabbled in SFX makeup. I am no pro, but I love taking my time and enjoying the process. It is very calming and I love how creative I can get.
My Joker+Harley Quinn mashup
Dressing Up
I suppose this kind of goes hand in hand with makeup but I love to dress up. I love finding formal events to go to and wear a long, pretty gown. I have dragged my husband to a few of these events but he has always been a good trooper about it. We even had an event we were going to go to last year but then Covid hit. I cannot wait until that is over. It’ll be nice to be able to go out again.
Long Drives
As simple as it sounds, I love just sitting in the car with the people I love. Whether it be with my husband or friends, I have made great memories just sitting and talking with my favorite people.
Musicals
I love, love, love… (and did I mention LOVE?) musicals. I love going inside a theatre and enjoying a live performance. The energy I feel from the actors is just so magical. Some of my favorites are The Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables, Wicked, Aida, Jekyll and Hyde, Sweeny Todd and so many more.
Boba
I am pretty particular when it comes to “treats”. For some reason, I cannot tolerate a lot of sugar or certain types of desserts. It usually means that I look like that stuck up health freak or the party pooper when I turn down ice-cream and cake. But, one thing that I love to treat myself with is boba. I have found a new place called It’s Boba Time and they have a delicious frosty milk honey boba drink that is killer.
Books
Of course, I could not forget about books. Books are magical and have been a place of escape, wonder, magic, and inspiration. I do not know how I could have gotten this far as a writer without the many books that have led me here. I mostly love romance–historical, paranormal, and fantasy, but I will delve into others when it tickles my fancy
There you have it–some of my favorite things. Tell me what some of your favorite things are! Each Wednesday, Long and Short Reviews hosts a weekly “blog hop”. For more details on how to participate, please click here.
I love the Joker/Harley Quinn mashup.
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Thank you 😊
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LOVE musicals…I used to have season tickets to a local company before I was married. Sadly, my husband has less than zero interest in going, so I haven’t been anywhere live in years. Love that you do makeup! So creative.
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Musicals are so fun! I hope that you’ll be able to see one again–maybe with a friend who likes musicals also? But, thank you 😊
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It’s cool that you used online videos to learn how to apply makeup! That’s something I don’t know much about at all.
My post.
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It’s crazy how much we can learn something from online now a days!! But, it’s definitely been years since and I’m still learning tricks about makeup, lol
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I agree that books are magical 🙂 Love your list. Thanks for stopping by 🙂
Colletta
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Of course! Thanks for stopping by too 🙂
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Wow! I’m super impressed with your makeup skills. And I really want to try Boba Time. They have a good pina colada boba at Swig that I really like, but I’m sure Boba Time’s is even better.
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Well, if you ever go to California after Covid for Disneyland or something, it’ll be there 😉 Swig is also really good though and I loved their drinks! But, thank you 😊
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Very nice list, and I love your enthusiasm. (The Joker/Harley Quinn mashup is amazing.) Definitely books, and I’m absolutely with you in missing the chances to go out. Oh, and also boba.
My list is here.
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Thank you! 😊 It’s too bad that we are cooped up inside but someday it’ll happen… Someday. Thanks for stopping by!
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Your makeup is amazing! I’m very impressed. And musicals… oh yes, I love them, too! Les Mis is one of my all time favorites. Indeed, can’t wait until the pandemic is over and we can all get back out to doing what we enjoy. Great list!
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Thank you! And yes, it will be so nice to be able to go out again. Les Mis is SO GOOD too! Thank you for stopping by 😊
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I love both musicals and books. Trying to turn my blog into a musical theatre and book blog. Not big on makeup, but enjoy dressing up with all the blind- I once took stage makeup and in my last year of school, I dressed up as 3 characters.
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That’s awesome! A musical and book blog sounds amazing 🙌 Stage makeup is also fun and I took a course in college as well. That’s so cool though that you got to dress as three characters tho! Thanks for stopping by 😊
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That idea began when my blog became a lot more bookish last year and realizing that a lot of my followers love book and musicals while others only love books.
I think that idea would be very effective for my blog.
By the way, look at this post:
https://megsmagicalmusings.wordpress.com/2017/12/11/dressing-up-as-rizzo-eponine-and-glinda/
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I love musicals, too. I’ve never had Boba, but I’ve heard they’re wonderful. Will have to find one sort of locally. 🙂
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Musicals are the best 😉 but, yeah, def give boba a try 😊
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I’m a huge drama/musical nerd… so dressing up (fancy or masquerade), makeup, musicals… all right up my alley! So much fun. My post, if you want to stop by, is http://jhthomas.blogspot.com/2021/02/wednesday-weekly-blogging-challenge-few.html
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It is so much fun, isn’t it? I’m happy that you share similar interests! Thank you for stopping by 😊
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Phantom of the Opera and Les Misérables are part of my life blood. Great list.
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That’s so awesome! I’m glad we share something in common ☺️ thanks for stopping by!
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I would love to be good at make-up, but I’m terrible at it.
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It definitely takes a lot of time and practice 😅 it took me FOREVER to even be remotely “okay” lol. Thanks for stopping by!
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Your Joker/Harley makeup is fantastic!
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Thank you so much 😊
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