Chris got to spend my snow day with me yesterday, and we had a great time. It was so fun to take our dog out to play in the dog park, catch up on TV, and cook together.
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We only have two more weeks until Match Day! Waiting is getting harder and harder, but we are getting so close!
With all of the snow days lately, I have had some extra time to read. I just finished Inside the O’Briens (c/o NetGalley) from Lisa Genova, author of Still Alice and Love Anthony.
Inside the O'Briens was an intimate look into Joe O'Brien and his family as he struggles with the beginning stages on Huntington's disease. Joe, a Boston police officer who is always used to being in control, is forced to face a disease that forces him to lose all control. As he begins to lose control of his body and emotions, he deals with the fact that his children all have a 50 percent chance of getting Huntington's from him.
The story alternated between his point of view and that of his daughter, Katie, who is struggling with whether she should find out if she has inherited the gene for a disease that means certain death. Lisa Genova does an amazing job of weaving the facts of Huntington's disease in with the O'Briens' story. From the very beginning of the novel, I was drawn to Joe's voice and became invested in the family.
I received NYC Color Big Bold mascara and eyeliner from Influenster, and I’m excited to try it out. I don’t usually use drugstore mascara and eyeliner, so I am interested to see if this will work for me.
I painted my nails with Julep Irina, and I love the color and silk finish! Also, I just cut my nails super short, and I’ve had long nails for so long that I am having trouble typing with short nails. It’s pretty entertaining.
I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!
Linking up with Amanda, Karli, Darci, and the High Five for Friday girls.
Wait wait wait - is that picture your super short nails? Or is that before you cut them? Because, to me - that's super long and mine always break off before they get very long so I just keep them all short - so I'm jealous of you! Loving that bright spring color! And don't you love snow days? And then they're about 10 times better when he's home with you? That's my favorite! Hope y'all have a great weekend and send some of that warm weather East, ok?
ReplyDeleteI wondered the same thing about her nails, Claire! :)
DeleteTWO WEEKS?! that flew by fast!! eep!!
ReplyDeletethat book sounds super interesting.. I might have to check it out..
I am all about drugstore mascara, but I haven't tried NYX so you'll have to let me know how it goes!
your nails are so pretty! in that picture are they 'short' or 'long' because they are way longer than mine have ever ever ever been haha
Really interested to hear what you think of the mascara...I have really good luck with their nail polish believe it or not - doesn't chip as easily on my nails! Have a great weekend! xo, Biana - BlovedBoston
ReplyDeleteI have the same question Claire does! Haha. I have to keep my nails really short or they drive me nuts.
ReplyDeleteLoving that nail polish! And what a fun Influenster box you got! My first one was deodorant! Haha! ;) Hope you have a great weekend too!
ReplyDeleteThat nail polish color is gorgeous! And slightly jealous of your snow days... it looks so pretty!
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Spending time together on snow days is definitely a snow bonus. Thanks so much again for turning me onto NetGalley. Inside the O'Brien's sounds like it would be a very emotional read. Love the nail polish colour. Still giggling that you consider that short and are having a hard time functioning. I remember noticing your nails in a picture one time thinking that girl has skills if she can function with those beauties. :)
ReplyDeleteLove that nail polish color, you're nails are gorgeous! That looks like a fun Influenster box, I love free makeup! :) Hope you have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteAre those your nails after you cut them? I always have that problem too that's why I try not to cut them haha. I wish we only got 6 inches :( The snow needs to stop but I can see how it would be weird in your state haha. Mother Nature seems to be a little confused!
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Yes, those are my short nails! Haha. The problem with us getting six inches twice is we don't have the right equipment for it and people don't know how to behave, so everything shuts down!
DeleteI just recently cut my nails short (they weren't quite as long as yours) and I keep making all kinds of spelling mistakes it's like fat finger syndrome but worse! I would've thought having shorter nails would've made this all easier.
ReplyDeleteI know! I guess I was so used to having long nails that short nails are a problem. :)
DeleteThat book sounds really interesting. I'll have to add that to my list.
ReplyDeleteYay for stuff from Influenster!
Hope you're all done with the snow days!
Haha echoing the questions of Becca and Claire! My nails are about that length now and are driving me mad. Also, I'm glad you liked that book - I requested that from NetGalley, so clearly I need to start that soon!
ReplyDeleteOh, I love when the streets are covered in snow and it's sunny outside, so pretty! This sounds really good and I like the look of your nails :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Kie! I love snow-covered streets too, but only because we don't get them really often. :)
DeleteI always have a hard time typing with LONG nails. I love that color!
ReplyDeleteOnly two more weeks until match day?? I feel like it was way further away. That must be so exciting. Love your nail colour. Super cute!! And although the snow is a pain ... it is so pretty isn't it??
ReplyDeleteA snow day together sounds so sweet & perfect! <3
ReplyDeleteTell me more about this Influenster thing...I have seen it before but didn't know much about it.
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