30 things before turning 30

Twenty-nine.  (Schmidt’s voice)

Happy Birthday to me.  I’m now twenty-nine and only a year away from turning 30.  This is the part where people get sad that they’re getting older.  I, however, don’t care.  What I do care about is my accomplishments which is why I hate my birthday every year.  Well, since I’ve graduated.  I personally feel that I haven’t done much with my life and every birthday presents that.  So, I decided to do a bucket list of 30 things to do before turning 30.  I want to enjoy the last year of my twenties. 

1. Get a tattoo. | I don’t have anything in mind, but I would like something that represents my kids or my late grandma.  

2. Do a fitness class. | I’ve been wanting to get active since I gave birth to my last kid because the weight gain has been crazy. I’ve been looking into Pilates, so definitely keep you updated on that. 

3. Create a book club. | Currently working on that. One on zoom and the other in person. 

4. Make a new friend. | I need to get out the house more and find some new hobbies. 

5. Go to a professional sporting event. | I’ve been to soccer and baseball games, but never been to hockey or basketball game, so I would like to go to one…for the vibes. 

6. Go to a new baseball stadium. | I’ve been to five different stadiums: Angels, Dodgers, Yankees, Mets and the Aces.  So, potentially the Padres? Or something out of the state. 

7. Do pottery.  | Nothing to it, but it sounds fun. 

8. Visit a neighboring state. | Why? Well, why not? Arizona seems cool for the Grand Canyon or Oregon for Portland.  Where you been loca? 

9. Try a new food. | I would like to get out of my comfort zone.  It’s a love hate relationship.  I love discovering new foods/places, but hate spending money when something is a waste.

10. Create a recipe box. | I’ve been wanting to do this for a while.  I sometimes question how much something is needed.  Sometimes Luis wants to take over for dinner.  Sometimes we find recipes we love and I feel like recording them, would help us.

11. Declutter something. | This is pretty self explanatory.  I’m a mess and Luis is a hoarder. 

12. Do a cooking/pastry class. | I’ve been wanting to do one for a while and honestly, it sounds like fun. 

13. Sip & Paint. | Another activity that sounds like fun and it’s something I haven’t tried.

14. Friends Day Out. | I miss hanging out with my friends.  A bowling alley and some dinner sounds fun, but without kids. 

15. Pampering Day. | I feel like I need it. Why lie.

16. Find my style. | Kind of tired of feeling like a bum/box.  I need something other than oversized t-shirts and biker shorts.

17. Be more confident. | Pretty self explanatory.

18. Make a vision board.  | Maybe putting it out there will help me feel more go-getter of my goals.

19. Writing a book. | I have mentioned that I started writing a book but that’s about it.  I would like to get serious about it and actually find the plot and see where I want to go from there. 

20. Photoshoot. | I can see this boost my self-eestem/confidence. 

21. Go to an Author’s book release signing | I have many favorite authors and I feel like going to their book release signing seems fitting. 

22. Fix and create playlists. | Honestly, I’m just tired of constantly changing the music because it isn’t what I’m feeling in the moment.  And it can get annoying.  

23. 12 Coffee Shops | Where’s there coffee there’s matcha (; I would love to try new coffee shops around my city and explore a little bit. I believe one coffee shop is a month is doable. 

24. Do karaoke.  | Seems like a fun activity to do with family or friends.

25. Start a new tradition | Now that our family is complete with out littles, I believe it’s time to start new tradition.  What will it be? No idea, but we’ll figure it out. 

26. Make amends with my dad. | Ehh, its a long story and honestly I would just like to live with peace.  At least from my end. 

27. Disney Marathons. | I’ve seen Disney have different marathons around the park and even though I’m nowhere near a runner. I would like to see what they’re like and join one. 

28. Go LIVE. | Going LIVE is more for a self confidence boost. I’m terrible at public speaking and I’m shy as well. So, it’s time to get out of my shell a bit.

29. Family biking. | I would love for my little family of four to go biking at the lake. We have the resources and I think I would be a great family experience.

30. Write a letter for future me. | I would write a letter from present Liz to 10 years future Liz. 

As a SAHM, my 30 things to do before turning 30 seem doable. These are things that may not seem all that for you, but personally they seem like everything to me.  Things that will help me mentally, like time for myself, enjoying the small things, seeing things that bring joy.  This is for me and the journey it brings. 

Lizzeth. 

Reintroduction

 Let’s do a reintroduction. 

Hi, my name is Lizzeth, but everyone and their mommas like to mispronounce it; so please just call me Liz.  I’m twenty-eight and an Aries baby.  I’m currently a sahm with two under two, (Not for the weak).  I consider myself an extrovert introvert.  I’m a shy person if approached, but once you get my talking trust me you won’t be able to shut me up.  I’ve been blogging since the end of 2016 and vlogging since 2020, both on and off.  To date, both blogging and vlogging are my favorite hobbies, and I wish I never stopped.  As for my other hobby…making earrings has slowly decline.  As much as I love creating, the time is not there. I however, recently discovered my love for reading and would love to start or join a book club.  I started reading physical copies, and now it’s been all ebooks.  To be honest, give me a sweet treat and a book and I’ll be happy.  Lately, finding my happiness has been an ongoing struggle, so here I am fulfilling my need to express myself through my blog.  I’m on a journey to finding my happiness and I’m learning that it’s through consistency.  Consistency is my current goal in whatever that looks like.  I have the habit of picking something up and then dropping it for whatever reason.  I do however hope I can stick to one of many goals this year.  So, here’s to a new journey of trying new things.  And, thank you to those who’ve stuck around from the beginning and will continue to do so.  And to the new ones here, welcome.  🫶🏼

If you would like to get to know me a bit more I do have facts about myself (: 10 Facts About Me & 10 Facts About Me, Part 2. 

Lizzeth 

Hello 2024

Another year, another post. 

The best part of the New Year is that it's the first of the month obviously and that it lands on a Monday.  Not only is the beginning of a new year but also month and week! It just calls for a good year.  Every year I usually make mental New Year goals for myself.  However, this time around I would like to actually let you guys know.  

Home-made meals || Unfortunately, 2021 was our downfall for eating out.  We would spend roughly around $500-$700 a week.  Yes, most of our money went towards, groceries and eating out.  At the end of that year, we vowed to do better.  In 2022, we did do better since I had to have home-made meals due to my pregnancy but there were times we would eat out.  However, when I gave birth in Oct 2022 I did not cook until June 2023.  Yeah, I know.  My point is I would like to do better.  I would like for my toddler to eat actual meals.  Plus, it's hard to feed her when we go out to eat.  Lately, I've been enjoying cooking dinner the only thing I hate is the lack of space we have.  So, we’ll see how this goes.  If you guys have any recipes send them my way, hehe. 

Self Love ||  At the end of the year I noticed I lacked a lot of self-love.  I noticed I didn't have any selfies or videos of anything really.  My camera roll was nothing but cups and my daughter.  I would like to change that and feel myself a little bit.  However, in an unselfish way.  My daughter will always be a priority and that will never change, I just have to add myself into the mix. 

Make time for the things I love ||  This year I would love to give myself more time do to the things I love.  That includes my blog, vlogging, and doing polymer clay.  When I tell you, that I genuinely love those things. I truly do!  They bring me so much joy.   

Journaling ||  I realized journaling helps so much.  I just wish to journal more than when I’m feeling “depressed.”  Expressing myself in writing is therapeutic af.  

Control my sugar || I know I can’t change everything overnight, but I do want to get into a better routine.  A routine is a starter to control my sugar.  While I transition into working out a routine/schedule.  I can start cutting things out.  My New Year goal is to cut out soda for now.  I do have many more foods I want to cut out but slowly.  I cut myself cold turkey last year and that hurt me mentally.  I want to do it better this time. 

With these 5 goals for the year, I hope to see positive change within myself.  This year is the year of self-love and self-care.  I hope you guys have an amazing year.  I wish to hear about any resolutions you may have. 

2023 Reflection

I somehow managed to make it to another year.  I cannot say whether this year was a good or bad one.  It was a year filled with a lot of firsts, so those were fun.  Despite everything I’m thankful for everything that has happened this year.  I’ve cried and laughed through the year but one thing for sure is that I have a better mind state walking into the new year. 

So let’s talk about the things I’ve learned this year: 

1. Resetting every night/day has made me feel better. 
2. There will never be enough time. Don’t matter if I wake up early or sleep late there will always be something that doesn’t get done. 
3. Grief will always be there and “time” doesn’t always heal. 

Highlights 

1. My baby’s first of EVERYTHING + hitting her milestones. 
2. Our family purchase. 
3. My first Mother’s Day. 🫶🏼
4. Posting again… blogs & vlogs. 
5. The LOVE everyone gives little Missy. 
6. Seeing my grandpa open his business.
7. Expanding new items in my shop.
8. Selling at two different storefronts. *
9. Seeing Rauw and Karol G in concert.
10. Serotonin of Disney. 

Thank you to everyone who has shown me so much love throughout my journey of motherhood, business-related, blog + vlog and honestly just being me.  Every year I think I always have it down, but there's always something that happens.  I'm nervous but excited to see what the new year brings. Happy New Year Friends and I hope everyone stays safe. 

2021 Reflection

Fuck 2021. 

I mean that's pretty much it.  No, but honestly this past year was definitely something.  So much happened that I know eventually everything will come to light.  However, let's try to keep it nice and wrapped up until I know I'm healed to talk about it.  

Needless to say, I've learned some things on the way. 

1. I overly stress with the things I cannot control. 
2. Everyone will eventually show their true colors. 
3. No one will do for you, what you'll do for them. 

Highlights of 2021

1. Hitting 1000 sales on Etsy. 
2. Disney Trip. (Anniversary)
3. My parents getting along. 
4. My sister’s graduation. 
5. My mom’s successful surgery. 
6. Successful Pop-Ups. (all year round)
7. Getting my toes fixed lol.
8. Having multiple cups sell out. 
9. Birthday Trip to Vegas.
10. April 12 👼🏻 

I truly hope you had an amazing year and you made the best of 2021.  Now, let's hope for an even better year.  Happy New Year friends.  You'll definitely be reading more of me this year. 

2018 Reflection

Not going to lie, but I'm going to miss 2018. I mean it wasn't any different from previous years it had its ups and downs, but just like every year it has its memories. 2018 was that friend that is brutally honest, get feel? If there's anything I learned in the past year is...

1. Cherish everyone in your life because you don't know when you'll see them again AND don't take advantage of one's presence or love. 

2. Having patience when it comes to trying new things. 

3. Be willing to learn and be open minded. 

Highlights of 2018

Exploring SF w/my family.
Applying for graduation.

Rekindling some friendships.

My sister's quince.

Finding a job outside of retail.

August 5th.

Vegas Trip with my friends.
Disneyland x2.

Long Beach Aquarium.  

New car.

I hope you end 2018 with a bang and wishing you the best in 2019.
Happy New Year!


Love,
Lizzeth. 

Summer 18 Bucket List

Today was my last day of exams and spring semester is now over, thank goodness. Now that I'll have time these upcoming months, I've decided to make myself a little Summer 18 bucket list because why not? A short but reasonable list of things I've been wanting to do; and a couple of these events have been talked about already and I'm excited. But I will be taking a summer course and possibly work two jobs, so let's see how this goes. 

Audiotistic

Baseball game

Cosmic bowling

Disneyland 

Dreamstate

Hiking (sight seeing)

Ice Cream Museum

Pick a movie w. my roommates

Roommates roadtrip

Wine tasting

Do you have any fun summer plans? Comment down below. Other than that, I hope you all have a nice summer. 

Lizzy

Hello 2018

Hello 2018,

We are weeks into the new year and somethings never change. No new year, new me bullshit. Its more like new year, better me! I reflected on 2017, here. I made a list of 7 items that I would like to work on. Of course, these are things that are reasonable and in hope to help me better myself and my everyday life.

1. Build a new wardrobe || I am currently working on a new wardrobe because I felt like my pieces of clothing are old and I often feel like I repeated many outfits; which there is nothing wrong in doing so. I just need a new style that represents me, and that can help me drift away from t-shirts. Yes, I've been pinteresting! 
2. Go to the Gym || I've been having a gym membership since October 2017 and I honestly probably only went a total of 10 days in 2017. In the past couple of weeks I've decided to dedicate more time to the gym. I need it anyways, *eye roll emoji* So, I hope I can keep this up. 
3. Pick my arguments || I wouldn't like to say I like to argue, but I do tend to argue, A LOT! You have no idea! But I do agree, that somethings are not even worth arguing or even wasting my time on. So, I definitely need to work on picking my arguments along with thinking twice before speaking.
4. Save money || Biiiiiitch, in 2017 I literally spend my money on anything and everything, no joke! It was pretty bad. I always said I was "Broke Happy" after a big purchase; which I was but damn. Majority of my money was spent on food and makeup last year. This year I am trying to save money and only buy things if I NEED it. More NEEDS less WANTS. 
5. Self care || More "ME TIME," no explanation. 
6. Travel outside of California || In 2017, I did three big trips and I need more! I've been wanting to go on more travels. I love to see and experience different areas, cultures, food and scenery! I already have places and potential dates in mind, but everything is in the works. If you have any recommendations, let me know. 
7. Work on my time management || This is a huge problem of mine. When I don't manage my time well I end up frustrated, stressed, and angry. I'll sometimes just lay down and not even sleep or cry. My time management is very poor and its definitely something I need to work on this year. 

With the being said, I hope you have goals for yourself this year and achieve them and if you do have goals for yourself, what are they? <3

2017 Reflection

2017 came and left in a blink of an eye.

The year just like every year had its moments. The first quarter of the year was rough, but things slowly started to pick up. What I learned is to allow time to take its course and to have patience something will end up working out at the end. 
Three things I learned overall this year was:

Do what makes you happy not others.

Don't hold anything in/back.

Always treat yourself.

Highlights of 2017

1. Came back to SJSU.

2.  Declared a major. 

3. Baby Destiny was born. 

4. Traveled without my parents.
5. Finding out about Baby P. 
6. Nephew Abel was born.
7. Improving my grades.

8. Developing my blog. 

9. Learning more about myself in different aspects.

10. Making new connections/friends. 

With that being said, Happy New Year.

FFR || Play! by Sephora: The Innovators, Aug 2017.

Better late than never. Welcome to yet another Full Face Review using Play! by Sephora. This is now my second month subscribed and I'm loving it so far. I was actually thinking of canceling my subscription from Ipsy, but that's another topic. So, let's get to this month's theme; which is The Innovators.

Play! by Sephora: The Innovators

August 2017

This month's products:

BeautyBlender: Micro Mini

Kat Von D: Lock-It Concealer Creme #19
Too Faced: Mascara Melt Off Cleansing Oil
Kopari: Coconut Melt
Living Proof: Perfect Hair Day Dry Shampoo
Kat Von D: Saint & Sinner
Makeup Geek Bag

For this particular blog post we are doing it differently. Since I fell behind and there's not really any makeup to review on my face; I'll just give you my review based on the usage and I'll insert pictures afterwards.

BeautyBlender: Micro Mini || Do not be fooled by the size. Once I damped the mini beauty blender it double its size. To be completely honest with you, you're not missing out. If anything I think the micro mini is a bit to small of under eye concealer and too big to be getting into small areas if that makes sense? But, yes. The micro mini blender does to its job. It actually blends beautifully. 

Kat Von D: Lock-It Concealer Creme #19 || I am a fan of Kat Von D products, so I had high expectations for this. Unfortunately, shade #19 is a tad tan for my liking, since I do highlight the under eye. I did however use it as a dark circle concealer and it was so rich and thick. I was afraid of caking, but it worked great. I definitely recommend this product. However, if you don't like thick/heavy concealers then I consider you passing on this one. 

Too Faced: Mascara Melt Off Cleansing Oil || I usually don't wear waterproof mascaras since I always struggle with taking it off, but since I received this product its been a life saver. Considering the fact, that this is my first Mascara Melt Off Cleaning Oil, its my favorite at the moment, so don't quote me on the "best thing ever." With that being said if you recommend any Mascaras Melt Offs, please let me know. Thank you! 

 Kopari: Coconut Melt || This Coconut Melt is everything! I used this as a makeup remover melt and moisturizer. But you can use it as: lip balm, hair mask, shave oil, massage oil, baby butter and more. It is for all skin types and its solutions are: dryness, redness and dullness and uneven texture. I have seen result in my redness and uneven texture. Recommend for sure! 

Living Proof: Perfect Hair Day Dry Shampoo || Unfortunately, I did not try this. I actually gave it away to my pledge sister since I do not use Dry Shampoo and I know she does and well take full advantage of it. Sorry. 

Kat Von D: Saint & Sinner || Saint is more for the daytime and Sinner is more of a nighttime perfume. I can't explain the scents, but my favorite is Saint over Sinner. I do recommend going into Sephora and taking a whiff. 

Makeup Geek Bag || I cannot with white bags. The bag itself is okay, not the best thing ever but its okay. Somewhat disappointed. 

Overall The Innovators, Aug 2017: 5/7

Pictures:

Sorry, for a very short and not well put together blog. The next one will be better, I promise!