Rainy Dayz

Rainy Dayz by tcrawl featuring zippered tote bags

CPLG: Career Talk

Me getting ready to sing  ;)

I am now in my last year of college, thank GOD! I am majoring in Music Education, and it was a lot more work than I thought it would be. There was like a million Music Theory classes, and then there were classes called Aural Skills where I almost had to be a psychic to know what type of scales, chords, and cadences I heard. I haven't even talk about the educational part of it yet, and the fact that I had to take a million state test to prove that I aM worthy of teaching. It's no joke. Now that I'm just about finished with my degree, I have this confidence in myself where I feel like there is not too much in life that I can't accomplish.

Why Music Education? Are there any jobs out there for Music Teachers?

So many people were telling me that I was stupid for majoring in Music Education, and there were times where I questioned my decision. BUT, you will never be %100 percent sure about most big decisions in life, unless your just perfect. I knew that I was passionate about music, I was great at working with kids, and that I loved to teach and help others. No there are not as many Music Teacher positions as there are basic teacher positions, but everyone of my former classmates that graduated with a Music Ed. degree has a job teaching music. There are not that many people graduating with educational degrees period, so I feel that there is a great balance. The world will always need teachers. The world will also need a utilize music. Regardless of the pros and cons, I feel that one should go to college and major in whatever he or she wants. It's a long process, so you might as well do it for something that you enjoy.

CPLG: Natural Dry Hair

So I have kinky curly hair, and I go back and forth between wearing it straight and natural. I never really have found any magic hair products until I finally tried pure %100 Shea Butter as a sealant on my hair! It is so awesome, and my hair and ends love it.

• I spray my hair with my spray bottle that consist of water and 1/3rds of Aloe Vera Juice. Check out naptural85's youtube page.
• Sometimes I apply a moisturizing cream such as Shea Moisture's  Curl Smoothie Cream. The best moisturizers have water labeled as the first or second ingredient. 
• Next I rub the Shea Butter in my hands, and apply it to my curls. I put a lot on my ends. 

I only wash my hair with shampoo once a month, and I also co-wash once a month. I use egg as a protein treatment, and on shampoo days I always use a leave-in condition. 

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Patterns That I Adore!

Stripes! Yikes! 

I adore stripes. They add edge and chic-ness to any outfit. Some of my favorite pieces that I wear consist of stripes. I've even seen people mix stripes with other patterns such as florals, and it was really cute. I must include stripes in my future pieces.

Cheetah Fierceness 

Every woman, man, boy, girl, dog, should own something with a cheetah print! LOL. Pairing it with red items makes it a class, but it's just as cute worn alone. Of course I have a cheetah print clutch in the making. 

Florals Darling

Floral prints sometimes can look a little grannyish, but add a leather jacket and it's so chic. Summer is on it's way to Chicago, and I am looking for some florals to throw on. It's so feminine and cute, and what girl doesn't want to feel and look like a lady.

Chevron

If you are a frequent Pinterest user, the majority of fashion items consist of chevron. It is such a cute pattern with a little edge.

Well, those are just some of my favorite patterns. Mixing them with other cute patterns it such a great idea also. What are some of your favorite patterns?

Pink Dainty Converse

CPLG: Shoe Crush

Pink Dainty Converse

I will be wearing these this summer!!!! They can be worn so many ways.

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Secrets to Getting Rid of Adult Acne

CPLG Beauty: Adult Acne :(

I have had acne since I was in high school. I have tried everything from natural products to Proactive. I refuse to use Acutane because of the side effects t I've read about. So there is this website called Acne.org. The creator of the website presents a simple regimen that consist of a sensitive skin wash, 2.5 Benzoyl Peroxide, and a simple moisturizer.  You can use any brand, and get the products from your local drug store. Here are the exact products that I used:

• Nuetrogena Sensitive Face Wash
• 2.5% Benzoyl Perioxide Acne Gel by Dr. Song
• Small dab of olive oil for moisturizing.

For the regimen page, click here. All of my products were purchased from amazon.com for a very affordable price. I used the products day an night, but sometimes I did not use the Benzoyl Peroxide at night because of over drying. I am not being paid to give this advice or support these products.

How To Open an Etsy Shop in 14 Easy Steps (Printable)

Do you plan on opening an online shop or an Etsy shop? Well, I am. This printable is a great way to figure things out. You will be prepared to open up shop in no time!
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~Operation Etsy~

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(  )Brain storm day:Name of store? What type of products? Who is your audience?

(  )Research:Read the Etsy reader’s manual. Read books and articles about creating a handmade business. Take notes.

(  )What is the process:What are the steps in making your products? What materials do you need? Prices for materials? Are you selling out of the country?

(  )Busy work:What are you policies? How much......

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