A quick review of where we were once the landscaping fabric was laid. I decided to try a new video editing tool called Clipchamp. It was awesome! Adding the music behind the speech and close captioning to the video is so easy. It’s also super handy that I can edit the closed captioning. I made […]
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Who Knew Simple Could Mean Difficult?
Well, this week did not go as I had planned. Originally, I had hoped to explore some simple eye makeup looks for my cousin’s graduation but I did not have as much time to play with makeup as I had hoped. However, I was able to explore a few different[Read more]
Continue readingMy Week of Mastering the Dutch Crown Braid
The art of braiding has always fascinated me, offering a unique blend of creativity, precision, and patience. Over the past few weeks, I have immersed myself in this world, starting with the basic 2,3 strand braids to Dutch braids, french braiding, and waterfall braids, moving on to box braids, and now, I am excited to share my latest experiment the dutch crown braid. This week, I decided to challenge myself with the Dutch crown braid, a style that exudes elegance….
Continue readingAll Rain Turns to Rainbows
For my learning adventure this week, I focused on pride-inspired makeup using a couple of sources from YouTube. The first look I tried came from the creator Chloe Morello, and I was scared to start. I had expected it to be difficult to follow the video and get the eye[Read more]
Continue readingMy First Steps into the World of Box Braids
In the realm of personal growth and continuous learning, my latest endeavor has been mastering the intricate art of box braiding. Box braiding stood out due to its combination of beauty, functionality, and the precision required to execute it properly. I was drawn to the structure and neatness of the braids, knowing that this would be a skill that would not only test my patience but also enhance my creativity. Before diving into the actual braiding, I did extensive research….
Continue readingOrdering Food in Spanish: Happy Hour!
Imagine wandering around a Spanish-speaking country, stomach rumbling, but you’re stumped on how to order food in Spanish. I’ve been there! Learning how to order food in Spanish is a must. Whether you’re ordering food at a restaurant, cafe, or even at a street stall, it might be the first thing you’ll do after arriving in a Spanish-speaking country. I am familiar with the classic “una cerveza, por favor”, but I can’t live on a drink alone! While speaking a…
Continue readingIt’s Leaking
As we continue our backyard project this week we decided that this week’s project will be fixing up our sprinkler system and getting it up and running so we can use it when we plant our grass, as it will need to be frequently watered and we don’t really want to be using the…
Continue readingTo Fabric or Not to Fabric, That is the Question
Who knew landscaping fabric could be so controversial? The internet seems to have two very extreme sides: those who swear by laying landscaping fabric to help with weed control and those who do not. The ones who disagree with landscaping fabric are very vocal! I have read a few posts about landscaping fabric’s pros and […]
Continue readingYou Used What?? 💩 💩 💩
Now that all the red rock has been removed, we’re ready to add soil. I needed to find out what soil to put in my flowerbed. While researching, I found that chicken manure is best since weed seeds rarely reach the chicken’s digestive tract. In second place was cow manure. Since cows have four stomachs, […]
Continue readingScared Into ‘Safety’
Going to a school of only 150 students, K-12, “cyber safety” and digital citizenship were not known topics. I have no recollection of ever learning online safety in elementary school. I am almost positive it was not discussed at this time as I was receiving mean comments online and did[Read more]
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