Pureology

It's been awhile since I bought new shampoo and conditioner and it's been never since I bought good shampoo and conditioner.  The last few months I have been researching (because that's what I do before buying anything) the good (and by good I mean expensive because that's what's considered good) hair products and it came down to Redken and Pureology.

In the end, I decided on Pureology and here's why:
1) There was a box set of shampoo, conditioner, and serum all for $55 -- normally shampoo and conditioner are $30 each, so I was really getting a good deal!  Plus, it was the Hydrate product, which is exactly what I had been researching!
2) Pureology is vegan.  I'm trying to live the full vegan lifestyle and changing my beauty products is just one step in the right direction!
3) I've used Pureology in the past because my friend had it.  I remember how I only had to use a small amount to make the product lather and actually wash my hair.

This morning was my first time using it.  I loved that the conditioner smelled minty and how I can still smell that in my hair now.  I especially love how soft my hair feels.  I can definitely see and feel the difference after just one use.

The serum promises to get rid of frizz and fly aways.  Guess what?  I have none...thanks to Pureology!

Overall, it was well worth the $60!

2013: A new year, and better than the last!

Shall I post all of my New Year's Resolution like the rest of the world?  Why not?

1. Workout more with my dog
2. Hike/trail run more and in different locations
3. Get in good shape -- not necessarily to lose weight, but just to feel good
4. Eat healthy -- even though I'm vegan I can still step it up a notch
5. Move out of my parent's house -- my plan is set for March 1
6. Enjoy my job -- I love it now, I want to love it in a year
7. Live life the way it's meant to be lived

2012 was a great year for many reasons, some of which I cannot discuss with the World Wide Web.  As every year is, 2012 was life changing for me, but more so than any other year.  So many wonderful things happened and I finally came to know what it means to live life to the fullest!  And I finally understand what it feels like to go through something so dramatic and know that nothing can hold you back from experiencing life, telling people exactly what you want to say without feeling worried about what they will think or the reaction you'll get in return.

After so many years (practically my whole life) of living in fear of what is "right" and what is "wrong", I fully believe that life is just meant to be lived.  Obviously, there are still morals and ethics and consequences, but what's the point if you can't experience it all?  And why the hell not?  It's your life, live it the way you want.  Something "wrong" may just feel right and may be something you have to do, if only because "there's something about it" that makes you not want it, but need it in your life.  Everything happens for a reason.  I believe that's what they call fate/destiny.

And that's the moral I came up with for my year in 2012 -- It's your life, live it the way you want.  Sounds good to me!

The end.

Colorado 2012

This was my third year going to Colorado for work.  Instead of 4-5 days, I was there for 28 days.  I started off in Copper Mountain where the World Cup Speed Team was training, Nov. 1-18.  These days were crucial to my job.  Not only did I hand out uniforms to all of the athletes and staff, but I was able to get to know everyone on a personal and professional level.  This trip really made me understand my new job better than I ever could by just staying in the office.

Sweet photo in Copper Station

Night out in Copper Central with Haley

Leftovers of a party

View from the Double Diamond, my hang out most days

Skiing with Haley

Drinking beers at the Double Diamond

A day at the office in Copper

After Copper Mountain, I moved over to Frisco for a few days where I stayed with Gwynn.  She was so nice to let me stay with her for free and save on my budget.

On Thanksgiving day, I drove over to Aspen for the Aspen Winternational World Cup.  This was my first time working a World Cup and it was a blast!

Mikaela Shiffrin giving an interview in the finish

Fireworks show up on the mountain

A look at the new trends in ski wear

Mikaela Shiffrin is in the lead!

Autograph signing in Aspen

Team Announcement in Vail

Even though it was a very long trip and a very long time to be away from home and my Babsy, it was a great trip.  I worked hard and I played hard!  This is the perfect job for me!

Ugh!!!

That's all.

Boise for the 4th

I took all of last week off for vacation and decided to head up to Boise for a few days to hang with Dubya. He decided to save his first steps for when I got there. Isn't that sweet? And we've decided that he's already imprinted on me (just a bit of Twilight humor there). I will allow it!

Vacation Needed ASAP!

I've been going through a lot lately.  Working two full-time jobs, partying for basically two weeks straight, then going through some personal things with some guy.  I'm seriously considering going lesbian at this point.  Men are inconsiderate assholes.  Let's just put that out there.  They never seem to notice that women have feelings and only take advantage of them when there are clearly some kind of feelings going on.  Go ahead and use me for what you need then throw me in the trash when you're done.  Thanks a ton!

I need the sun, I need sand, and I need an ocean, stat!

Women's Alpine Team Manager

Today completes my first week in my new job as the U.S. Ski Team's Women's Alpine Team Manager.  Right now, I feel....overwhelmed, exhausted, incompetent, confused, and many more things.  I hate feeling this way.  I have never been thrown into a job where I don't have any kind of training or at least someone to ask questions to...or even having someone telling me what to do.  I'm kind of on my own.  I hope that by next week, or even next month, I have a better idea of what I'm doing.

The worst part is that I'm still working as the Sport Education Coordinator for at least another month, so I am wearing 2 hats.  Both of which are extremely busy positions this time of year.  I have two desk that I'm running back and forth to and keeping the two jobs separate has been tough.

On a brighter note, I have a date with my BFF Mrs. Pbants next Friday.  We are going to the Bees game.  Thirsty Thursday will become Thirsty Friday.  I am in desperate need for some baseball!  I love this time of year!!

Then that Saturday, I am returning to my college days by playing some Power Hour with Pbants and another friend.

Be prepared for some awesome pictures!