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Sometimes after I'm finally done with working on pages, I forget about doing anything else with them. That was the case with the past 2 months. It didn't occur to me to post/upload these until I got my March kit from Studio Calico (oops). Anyway, here they are. January 2017 Highlights: New Year's Day in SD Lunch at BeShock Ramen International CES in Las Vegas Trip.com event at Psycho Donuts and Sushi Confidential Birthday celebrations ad Roots and Rye and Lisa's Tea Treasures February 2017 Highlights:  Antoine's Cookies Trip.com Pro for another year! Super Bowl Sunday with the relatives Dunkin Donuts/J. Dilla's Birthday Nintendo Switch Preview Tour in SF Trip.com event at Flying Suitcase Wines

This past weekend, I woke up early on Saturday morning to participate in Returning Registration for this year's SDCC. As usual, my friends and I got on a conference call and waited for our fates with the spinning blue circle of doom (AKA the virtual waiting room for badges). Last year I got a 4-day first, then upgraded to 4-day with Preview Night during Open Registration. I wasn't so lucky getting in early enough to get badges for others, but majority of my group came out with a few 4-day with Preview Night (myself included thanks to one of them) and 4-day badges. The rest were mainly Thursday & Sunday since that was all that were left after over a half hour online. The process for all of us went rather smoothly, with most of our badges being purchased within 10-20 minutes after 9:00 am. I can rest easy for now, but after Open Registration next month, I'll have to plan out my list for the hotel sale. Luckily I won't have to worry about having to get a parking permit...

Nintendo released their latest console today. Last weekend, The Nintendo Switch Preview Tour made a stop in San Francisco. Here attendees got a first look and a hands on opportunity with the gaming system. The event was first opened for 2 days to invite-only attendees, and the last day welcomed the public on a first-come first served basis. My mind wasn't completely made up yet about investing in this console prior to the event. Would seeing the Switch in person sway my decision to actually purchase one? Let's find out. I registered for the first day of the Switch Preview Tour, which meant I'd be among the first group of attendees to see the console. Was I excited? Heck yeah! I already knew a handful of friends had pre-ordered or planned to by the Switch, so it was a must that I saw for myself if it was worth the hype. Once my ticket was scanned and a staff member handed me a freebie, I was on my way. A few more staff members were lined up on each side...

I'm currently in the middle of a no-buy for this month. Been doing a-OK so far, but of course I have a list going of things I'd like to purchase once it's done. Here are a few items that I've purchased from Urban Decay's site last month. L-R: NAKED nail color in Instinct, Vice Liquid Lipstick in Amulet, Vice Liquid Lipstick in Trivial NAKED Nail Color in Instinct - When UD's nail color line released, this shade sold out for a while. It was finally re-stocked last month, so I made sure to jump on it. The shade, a medium pink taupe with hint of pearl, is very pretty. Now I know why it flew out of their inventory.  Vice Liquid Lipsticks in Amulet and Trivial - I didn't go overboard when the Vice Liquid Lipsticks came out, but I will say that these have awesome staying power and comfortable wear. I own Amulet in both tube and liquid forms because this brick rose shade is LIFE. You won't blame me once you see the swatch! Trivial is a pink nude, a...

Posts have been few because I've started a new job and working 9-5 makes me not want to do much once I get home. I still have yet to finish last month's and this month's Project Life pages (figures), and I have a few beauty reviews that I'll eventually get up here if the weekend allows. So to whoever actually reads this blog, thanks and hope you're well.

I've been to Vegas in January for the past few years, this one in particular marking my 6th, to attend the International Consumer Electronics Show (aka CES). Attendees to the show come from all over the US and worldwide to see the newest innovations in technology. I visited a few booths that I normally look out for, plus some new ones.   Sony is one booth that I visit every year. I always like trying out their noise cancelling headphones (although I have yet to invest in a pair). One of the current prototypes allows the wearer to press down on one side, pausing music they're currently listening to in order to engage in conversation or listen to whatever inside noise is occurring. When the pressed side is released, the music and noise cancelling resumes. Polaroid is my 2nd favorite booth. In addition to CES celebrating its 50th year running, Polaroid hit its own milestone with their 80th anniversary. Look out for their Polaroid Pop camera, which will m...

I had to improvise a bit with November's pages since I didn't have to many photos to document. Put my We R Memory Keepers alpha punch to good use for the last one. November Highlights: Generation Beauty in SF Baby shower gift fits! Disney Super Heroes 10K/SoCal trip Movies - Dr. Strange and Moana RCubed eats - Spruce Cafe & Patisserie, International Smoke at Michael Mina Test Kitchen, Honey & Butter, Low-Key Poke Joint, Pop Pie Co. The last month of the year only brought 1 full page, but the month was packed with events.  December Highlights: Trip.com visit to Half Moon Bay Distillery Tea Under the Tree at Saint Francis Drake Hotel Trip.com Launch & Holiday Party Visiting Parkway Estates' Christmas lights South Bay friends holiday gathering and gift exchange NYE shenanigans RCubed Eats - It's Italia, Binka Bites