Trying My First Natural Hair Products

I love trying new hair products.  I've suffered from dandruff my whole life so I'm always looking for ways to help it.  When Maple Holistics reached out to me asking me if I wanted to try their tea tree shampoo and conditioner.  I immediately said yes.  I've been testing them out for about two months now.  I have a lot of thoughts so lets get into it.

First of all I love the packaging.  Most natural products seem boring but I like how they really focus on how it looks.  The first thing I did was smell it.  I HATE how tea tree oil smells but this smells amazing!  The lavender overpowers the tea tree scent which I really appreciate.  I also love the price.  Most natural products are insanely expensive but the shampoo is $8 and the conditioner is $12.  That is a HUGE bonus!

Let's talk about how it worked for me.  I loved it!  My dandruff cleared up after about 3 washes which is great.  The only problem I had was that it didn't lather up.  It made me feel like it wasn't cleaning my hair even though it was.  Overall I definitely recommend it!  The coolest thing about Maple Holistics is the free sample program.  Just click here and fill out the form.  It's that easy!  They have bath products, oils, and a bunch of other natural products.  Go check them out!

Ipsy Unboxing: February

It's that time again...it's time to open my monthly ipsy bag!!!  I've been subscribed since August and I'm still excited every time.  I did a post like this a few months ago but I didn't love how it turned out.  So hopefully you can let me know what you want to see.  If you want to see swacthes or individual pictures of the products let me know.  I'm going to link to every product so if you are interested in it then you can buy it right away.  Enjoy!

The Bag:

In case you don't know what ipsy is here is a quick description.  Every month you are sent 5 random beauty products in a makeup bag.  I usually love the bag but this month really let me down!  This month's bag was a denim material with a neon orange border.  I wanted pink or hearts because of Valentine's Day!  Maybe I would have loved it more in a different month.

The Products:

Nyx Professional Makeup Butter Lipstick in Lifeguard

I don't like using red lipstick because I'm so pale.  This is really nice though.  The color isn't too bold which I like.  It is super lightweight and feels like butter going on.  I couldn't believe how smooth it was!  You really can't go wrong with Nyx.

LAW Beauty Essentials Nail Polish in Leave A Text

I always love getting nail polish because I had to redo my collection.  This color is darkish gray and the coverage is amazing!  You really only need one coat.  It is also vegan and toxic free which is always a good thing.

IBY Beauty Highlighter in Bubbly

I love this product!  It's so versatile and a gorgeous peachy shade.  You can use it as a highlighter, eye shadow, and even on your lips!  It just makes everything so glowy and I really love the name.

BelláPierre Cosmetics Volumelash Waterproof Mascara

This is a huge mascara package and I love how bright it is.  It's super easy to find in your makeup that's for sure.  I haven't tried this out yet.  The brush is really flexible though so it can really separate your lashes so they look full.

Biobelle #iwokeuplikethis

I'm OBSESSED with this brand and I'm very happy I got two sheet masks.  This one is a skin brightening mask that has vitamin C in it.  It really does work and it makes your skin super soft.  I highly recommend this brand.

Biobelle #StayGorgeous

I haven't tried this sheet mask yet but I'm sure I'll love it.  This one is for moisturizing your skin.  It has almond oil and vitamin E in it which you rub into your skin after you take the mask off.  This perfect for winter!

Weekly Obsession!

Sorry I took a break again!  I'm back now I promise!  I love sharing my obsessions with you so don't worry.  My weekly obsession is........Yes To Coconut Ultra Hydrating Facial Mask!!!!!!!!  When I have a stressful week I love to pamper myself.  This is perfect for that!  I just started getting into skin care and I can't get enough.  Before applying this I used a facial scrub to remove any dirt or dead skin.  This mask really makes your skin feel extremely smooth.  It's very affordable as well which is always nice.  I love pretty much anything coconut currently so I knew I would love this.  My skin still feels soft after 4 days.  It's amazing!!!!  Tell me some masks you love and maybe I'll try them.

♥My November Ipsy Bag♥

I never thought I would sign up for any monthly subscription bags or boxes.  I just never saw the point.  Finally two of my friends convinced me to try Ipsy.  I am now obsessed!!!  I've been getting bags since August but I finally decided to share what I get.  If you don't know what Ipsy is then let me explain.  For $10 a month you get a bag with 5 beauty products.  The bag equals around $50-$60 worth of products so that's an amazing deal.  When you sign up you take a beauty test so your bag is customized for you.  It comes every month and you can cancel anytime.  Let's see what is in my bag!

Let's start with the bag.  Every month is a new design and I'm in love this one!  You will either get silver or gold constellations.  I think the gold looks better though.  It is slightly metallic which I love.  The zipper is also a gold star.

This is the Adesse New York Brightening Base Coat.  You put this on before painting your nails or just use it on it's own.  It prevents your nails from being yellow it also makes your polish last longer.  It is also cruelty free.  I'm very excited to try this product.

This is the Luxie Rose Gold Small Duo Fiber Brush 524T.  This brush is SUPER  soft!  It can be used with powders, creams, or liquids.  It's easy to blend with and it is great for sensitive skin.  Plus who wouldn't want this adorable brush in their collection?

This is the Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream.  This is for anti-aging.  You put this on your face after you've washed your face in the mornings.  I'm not sure if I will use this or not.  I might give it to my mom but you never know.  It's never too early to work on anti-aging and wrinkles.

This is the STARLOOKS Cream Eye Shadow in Rose Gold.  I've never used a cream shadow before but I really like it.  You can also use it as a liner.  It is metallic which I love.  It is very long lasting and very blendable.

Last up is the theBalm Cosmetics Mad Lash Mascara.  I love this!!  Mascaras are my favorite product anyway.  The wand is curved to really give your lashes volume.  It grabs every single lash.  This is also a cruelty free product.

Overall, I loved this month's bag.  It had a nice range of products which I like.  Also the bag design won me over.  My favorite product is probably the base coat because I constantly have my nails painted.  Do you get an Ipsy bag?  If so, what was your favorite product?

Quiz Tuesday: 11 Makeup Questions That Are Basically Impossible To Answer

Happy Tuesday!  I have gotten really into make up lately.  I mean I practically stalk the Ulta website daily.  That is why this quiz is so fitting.  It's called 11 Makeup Questions That Are Basically Impossible To Answer.  I thought this would be fun especially for people who love make up as much as I do.  After all the drama occurring this past week we could all use a little fun.  You can take this quiz with me here.  Tell me what make up product you couldn't live without.  I love mascara currently.

Weekly Obsession!

It's been a crazy busy day today which is why this post is late.  I didn't forget though!  My weekly obsession is.....Not Your Mother's Beach Babe Texturizing Sea Salt Spray!!!!!!!  First of all I LOVE this brand.  I own a couple of their other products and they are fantastic.  I bought this spray in summer and never got a chance to use it.  Now that I cut my hair I use it pretty much daily.  You can put on wet or dry hair which is perfect.  It really does make your hair look like you spent the day in the ocean.  It also smells SO good!  It's a really affordable product.  I paid $6 which is what other products in this brand are as well.  You won't regret checking this out!!!  What are you loving?

Movie Review: Trolls

I'm not going to lie, I totally took my niece so I wouldn't look like a weird 27 year old.  I love Anna Kendrick and Justin Timberlake so I was super excited to see this film.  To be honest I didn't really know what it was about.  I'll give you a brief description.  The trolls are celebrating being free from the Bergens for 20 years.  When a Bergen finds them and kidnaps some of the Trolls.  Poppy decides to go rescue them with the help of an unwilling Branch.  I LOVED this movie!  I thought the storyline was adorable.  The soundtrack is also incredible.  It had some adult humor so everybody can enjoy it.  I highly recommend it!  If you saw it then let me know what you thought.

Weekly Obsession!

It's been FOREVER since I've shared an obsession!  I promise I'll be back to normal.  My weekly obsession is........Best Fiends!!!  I've seen pretty much everybody on YouTube promoting this game.  After hearing about it SO much I decided to check it out.  I'm OBSESSED!!!!!!!!!!  I play it for at least 2 hours every day.  Basically you have different bugs that are certain colors.  Also each bug has a special quality.  You match the colors to attack the slugs.  It's really hard to explain but trust me it's addicting.  Go check it out!  What are you guys loving?  Let me know!!





xo,
Jerica

I Met Luke Bryan!!!!!!

I've been keeping a secret from you guys!!  Last week a friend of mine got us tickets to Luke Bryan.  We also got meet and greet passes which had me FREAKING out!!!!!  If you don't know who he is then you are missing out.  He is a country singer and a total hottie.  I've never done a meet and greet but it goes pretty quick.  He signed my shirt and my pass.  Then we took a picture together and that's it.  The concert was AMAZING!!!!  He can really move his hips and all the girls were dying!  My favorite songs were Play It Again, Strip It Down, I Don't Want This Night To End, and Home Alone Tonight.  He also covered Can't Feel My Face by The Weeknd.  I was really good!  What's your favorite Luke Bryan song?

xo,
Jerica

My April Playlist!

I can't believe April is over!  It flew by me SO fast!!!  Nothing too exciting happened this month.  I didn't blog much because I didn't feel inspired.  I took some time to reflect on what I wanted to talk/write about.  I figured it out so be expecting great posts soon!  I discovered lots of new music as well.  Don't worry I have some old hits too.  I'm formatting these posts differently now.  Instead of saying why I like the song, I'm just going to put my favorite lyric from each one.  I love lyrics so I think I'll like it better.  Make sure you check out March's Playlist because I'm still loving it.  What are you listening to?


1. Die A Happy Man by Thomas Rhett
Favorite lyric: If I never get to see the Northern lights Or if I never get to see the Eiffel Tower at night Oh, if all I got is your hand in my hand Baby, I could die a happy man

2. No by Meghan Trainor
Favorite lyric: All my ladies, listen up If that boy ain't giving up Lick your lips and swing your hips Girl all you gotta say is My name is no My sign is no My number is no You need to let it go You need to let it go Need to let it go Nah to the ah to the no, no, no

3. Hello Friday by Flo Rida feat. Jason Derulo
Favorite lyric: Hello, Friday, I've been waiting for you for a long time You just save me when my life came tumbling down And I know you're gonna leave me Hello, Friday, I've been waiting for you for a long time

4. A.M. by One Direction
Favorite lyric: Won't you stay 'til the A.M.? All my favorite conversations Always made in the A.M. Cause we don't know what we're saying We're just swimming round in our glasses And talking out of our asses Like we're all gonna make it (yeah, yeah)

5. Motown Philly by Boyz II Men
Favorite lyric: Motownphilly's back again Doin' a little east coast fling  Boyz II Men going off  Not too hard, not too soft

6. The Feeling by Justin Bieber feat. Halsey
Favorite lyric: Am I in love with you? (am I in love with you?) Or am I in love with the feeling Trying to find the truth, (trying to find the truth) Sometimes the heart is deceiving Can't get out of my head, and I need you to save me If I am delusional then maybe I'm crazy In love with you. Am I in love with you? Or am I in love with the feeling?

7. Don't Let Me Down by The Chainsmokers feat. Daya
Favorite lyric: Crashing, hit a wall Right now I need a miracle Hurry up now, I need a miracle Stranded, reaching out I call your name but you're not around I say your name but you're not around

8. Just Like Fire by Pink
Favorite lyric: Just like fire, burning out the way If I can light the world up for just one day Watch this madness, colorful charade No one can be just like me any way Just like magic, I'll be flying free
I'mma disappear when they come for me I kick that ceiling, what you gonna say? No one can be just like me any way Just like fire, uh

9. Rock Bottom by Hailee Steinfeld feat. DNCE
Favorite lyric: That you hate me now and I feel the same way You love me now and I feel the same way Scream and we shout And make up the same day, the same day Oh, we're on the right side of rock bottom And I hope that we keep falling We're on the good side of bad karma Cause we keep on coming back for more We're on the right side of rock bottom And to you, I just keep crawling You're the best kind of bad something Cause we keep on coming back for more

10. Hair by Little Mix
Favorite lyric: Okay, gotta bleach him out, peroxide on him Hair on the floor like my memory of him
Now I feel brand new, This chick is over you We're going out, ain't got no worries Drama now, now it just seems so funny Put my hands up in the air, I'm like yeah




xo,
Jerica

Perfect Spring Outfit

It's officially spring!!!  I'm SO happy because I had the winter blues for sure.  One Saturday, my mom and I went to see the Phantom of the Opera.  We love going to live shows together plus I get to dress up.  I really want to do more fashion posts so I thought I'd share my perfect spring outfit.  We'll start with my hair.

I really wanted something super easy and simple.  So I pulled all my hair to one side and started with a twist.  About half way down I started doing a fishtail braid.  After I finished the braid I pulled it so it would look thicker and I was done!

I'm obsessed with rompers!!  I bought this one from Delia's and I love it!  I love the detailing and the tassles.  It's part of the festival collection.  I wore my black sandals to dress it up a little bit more.  I would totally wear sneakers with it though.  To finish the look I put on my purple and green sunglasses.  They are just so cool and I love the shape.

If you want more posts like this then let me know!



xo,
Jerica

Weekly Obsession!

I have been loving chocolate lately especially Hershey's chocolate.  The obsession still continues because I found a new product.  My weekly obsession is.....Hershey's Kisses Cherry Cordial!!!!!!!!!  I HATE chocolate covered cherries.  I know they are a holiday classic but I just can't do it.  This is the perfect solution!  My friend offered me one and I was hesitant at first.  I ate it and was instantly obsessed!  They are milk chocolate but the middle is filled with cherry creme.  It's the exact filling as the chocolate covered cherries but not as overwhelming.  I love them!!!!!  They are limited edition so go get them now!  What is your favorite holiday candy?




xo,
Jerica

Weekly Obsession!

I love this time of year for multiple reasons.  One thing I love is all the holiday treats.  I'm a sucker and always buy them.  That's what happened this week.  My weekly obsession is........Hot Cocoa Chips Ahoy Cookies!  I LOVE hot chocolate!  It is my obsession during winter.  So when I saw these in the store I immediately grabbed them.  I can't get over how much it tastes like hot chocolate!  It has little marshmallow and chocolate chips in it plus a chocolate gooey filling.  The cool part is that you can warm them up so it tastes even more real!  I'll be honest I haven't tried them warm because I'm afraid I'll burn them.  The are good without being warm though.  I limit myself and only eat two every night.  They are limited edition so go try them!  What is your weekly obsession?




xo,
Jerica

DWTS Season 21: Who Is The Winner?

It's here!!  Tonight we find out who the winner is.  The show started with a HUGE pro dance.  I LOVED IT!!  Chaka Khan performed her song I'm Every Woman.  Kim got to perform her I Dream Of Jeannie dance that she missed due to a medical condition.  It was pretty good.  The pros did another dance.  It was very good!  Paula danced again which is always a good time!  Carlos did his Magic Mike routine which was SO hot!  Victor danced as well.  Andy Grammer performed his new song Good To Be Alive.  It's a very catchy!  Gary was back and it was still a mess.  Elle King performed her song Ex's & Oh's.  I'm slightly over it.  Hayes danced again.  Alexa did her Breaking Bad routine.  I loved it even more this time!  The pros did a holiday routine.  It was SO GOOD!  Len will be back next season!  I've missed him!  Next up is the 24 hour fusion dance.  The stars had 24 hours to learn a dance that has combined two different styles.  First up is Nick.  His fusion dance is Salsa/Tango.  I LOVED IT!!!!!  It was more than I imagined!  It was full of passion and super sexy!!  His score was 30 of 30.  Next up is Alek.  His fusion dance is Rumba/Tango.  I thought he did pretty good.  There were a couple of mistakes.  He tried though.  His score was 27 of 30.  Lastly is Bindi.  Her fusion dance is Cha Cha/Argentine Tango.  Of course it was AMAZING!  She just makes everybody so happy!  She is flawless!  Her score was 30 of 30.  Nick Carter sang his new song I Will Wait.  It was a beautiful song.  In third place is Alek.  In second place is Nick which means BINDI WON!!!!!



xo,
Jerica

DWTS Season 21: It's Final Time!

It's finally here!!!!!  It is finale time!!  If you missed any part of last week click here.  Tonight the celebrities will dance two dances.  First they will do a judges pick.  They will redo a dance that the judges want to see improved.  Then it's time for the final round which is FREESTYLE!!!!!  This is always my favorite part.  The best freestyle is usually the winner so we'll see.  The show kicked off with a performance by Meghan Trainor.  I loved it!  There is a results show tomorrow night so come back to see who the winner is!  Somebody will be eliminated tonight.  Make sure you vote for your favorite!!!!


CARLOS PENAVEGA AND WITNEY CARSON:

The judges chose the Foxtrot as his redo dance.  It was his week 2 dance.  The main thing that the judges wanted fixed were his shoulders.  I really enjoyed it.  I still don't really love him.  He did fix the problems that the judges wanted.  For me it didn't feel like a Foxtrot.  I guess I prefer more traditional choreography.  His score was 30 of 30.  Next up is the Freestyle.  I have mixed feelings.  I thought it had a lot of potential.  Some parts were amazing but then other parts he seemed disconnected.  I did like that he did bring some of the other contestants out.  That was a big risk.  His score was 30 of 30.  This makes his total for the night 60.

ALEK SKARLATOS AND LINDSAY ARNOLD:

The judges chose the Rumba as his redo dance.  He did this during switch up week.  The main thing the judges wanted fixed were his hips.  I didn't like it.  I felt like barely danced.  He just sort of walked around.  There was also zero hip action.  It wasn't his best.  His score was 27 of 30.  Next up is the Freestyle.  I'm still not a fan.  I wish they had less people on stage because I kept losing them.  I did like the wall tricks though.  That was a very big risk.  His score was 30 of 30.  This makes his total for the night 57.

NICK CARTER AND SHARNA BURGESS:

The judges chose the Jive as his redo dance.  It was his week 2 dance.  The main thing the judges wanted fixed were his kicks.  I LOVED IT!!!!!  It was SO much better this time.  He blew me away!!!  This might be his best dance yet!  Also that choreography was SO insane and I loved it!!!!!  His score was 30 of 30.  Next up is the Freestyle.  OMG I love him!!!!!!  This was basically my childhood.  I wanted more!  It was completely flawless!  I have no more words.  His score was 30 of 30.  This makes his total for the night 60.

BINDI IRWIN AND DEREK HOUGH:

The judges chose the Quickstep as her redo dance.  It was her week 3 dance.  The main thing that the judges wanted fixed were her footwork.  This was EPIC!  I can't believe that she did that amazing.  It was so fast and full of energy.  I loved the content and it made me feel happy.  She is great!  Her score was 30 of 30.  Next up is the Freestyle.  This was very emotional.  I loved how simple and beautiful it was.  It made me cry.  It was just pure and touching.  It was risky to do something so pure but it was amazing.  Her score was 30 of 30.  This makes her total for the night 60.

Results:

Alek, Bindi, and Nick are safe.  Carlos has been eliminated.

xo,

Jerica

DWTS Season 21: It's Trio Time!

It's week 10!  This means it is also the semifinals!  If you missed the recap from last week then check it out here.  A lot is happening tonight.  Tamar Braxton had to leave the competition due to medical problems.  This means that everyone left is in the finals.  The celebrities will be dancing three rounds tonight.  First it is just them with their partner.  Then it is the trio round when the celebrity dances with their partner plus another pro.  Finally there will be a dance off.  The show started with a group number.  It was beautiful!  Even though nobody is going home be sure you vote for your favorites!


BINDI IRWIN AND DEREK HOUGH:

She is doing this to challenge herself and continue her dads legacy.  This week she danced the Salsa.  I loved it!  I wish it was a little more challenging but it was still great.  It was just so uplifting.  I always feel happy after watching her.  I have a feeling she will win.  Her score was 27 of 30.  She chose Mark Ballas for her trio dance.  She danced Jazz.  It was AMAZING!!!!  I honestly couldn't look away!  It was just genius!  I have no words.  Her score was 30 of 30.  Her total for the night is 60.

ALEK SKARLATOS AND LINDSAY ARNOLD:

He has always wanted to join the military.  This week he danced the Waltz.  I actually really enjoyed this.  It was beautiful.  It was especially fitting since the Paris attacks recently.  His technique has improved greatly.  His footwork was SO much better.  He really stepped it up.  His score was 30 of 30.  He chose Emma Slater for his trio dance.  He danced the Argentine Tango.  I'm have mixed feelings.  The girls stole the show.  He just sort of stepped around.  The choreography was great though.  His score is 27 of 30.  His total for the night is 57.

CARLOS PENAVEGA AND WITNEY CARSON:

He is fighting harder now that his wife is gone.  He has had a lot of family drama growing up but nothing will stop him.  This week he danced Contemporary.  I had mixed emotions.  I wanted more actual dancing.  It was a lot of stopping and going.  I want them to have a better connection.  His score was 28 of 30.  He chose Karina Smirnoff for his trio dance.  He danced the Charleston.  I liked it.  It felt very cheesy and fake to me.  It was a lot of fun though.  I just wanted a story I guess.  His score was 29 of 30.  His total for the night is 60.

NICK CARTER AND SHARNA BURGESS:

All he wanted was attention from his parents.  He feels like he let so many people down and now he feels confident now.  This week he danced the Tango.  I loved it!  I got very emotional about it.  There was a slight mistake but I loved the message.  He is just amazing!  His score was 24 of 30.  He chose Peta Murgatroyd for his trio dance.  He danced the Salsa.  I LOVED IT!  It was perfection!  I wanted MORE!!  It was everything I wanted!  His score was 30 of 30.  His total for the night is 54.

Dance Off:

Bindi vs. Nick:  They danced the Samba.  I love them both!  They had so much content.  I would pick Nick.  The judges picked Bindi.  She gets 3 points added to her score.

Carlos vs. Alek:  They danced the Cha Cha.  They both did a great job.  I personally loved Carlos better.  The judges picked Carlos.  He gets 3 points added to his score.

xo,

Jerica

Made In The A.M. Album Review

IT'S FINALLY HERE!!!!!!!!!  The new One Direction album is here!  I preordered it so I got bonus videos from the Apple Music Festival.  I also got 4 bonus tracks.  This is a big moment because it is the first album without Zayn.  I have to say this is my favorite album so far.  It is a mature sound and it's just simple.  It's one of those albums you listen to on a rainy day when you just want to chill.  I'm obsessed with it!!!  I'm so proud of them and they sound AMAZING!  I've been playing this 24/7 and I highly recommend it!  My favorite songs so far are Love You Goodbye, I Want To Write You A Song, A.M., If I Could Fly, and History.  Below is the tracklist and my favorite lyrics.  What songs are you loving?

1. Hey Angel: Yeah I see you at the bar, at the edge of my bed Backseat of my car, in the back of my head I come alive when I hear your voice It's a beautiful sound, it's a beautiful noise

2. Drag Me Down: I got fire for a heart I'm not scared of the dark You've never seen it look so easy
I got a river for a soul And baby you're a boat Baby you're my only reason

3. Perfect: When I first saw you From across the room I could tell that you were curious, oh, yeah
Girl, I hope you’re sure What you're looking for 'Cause I'm not good at making promises

4. Infinity: Down to Earth It's like I'm frozen, but the world still turns Stuck in motion, and the wheels keep spinning 'round Moving in reverse with no way out

5. End Of The Day: I told her that I loved her, was not sure if she heard The roof was pretty windy and she didn't say a word Party dying downstairs, had nothing left to do Just me, her and the moon

6. If I Could Fly: For your eyes only, I show you my heart For when you're lonely and forget who you are I'm missing half of me when we're apart Now you know me, for your eyes only For your eyes only

7. Long Way Down: We had a mountain But took it for granted We had a spaceship But we couldn't land it We found an island But we got stranded We had it all Who could've planned it?

8. Never Enough: I don't need my love You can take it, you can take it, take it I don't need my heart
You can break it, you can break it, break it I just can't get too much of you, baby It's never, it's never enough, never enough It's never enough, never enough

9. Olivia: When you go and I'm alone You live in my imagination The summertime and butterflies
All belong to your creation I love you, it's all I do I love you

10. What A Feeling: What a feeling to be right here beside you now Holding you in my arms When the air ran out and we both started running wild The sky fell down But you've got stars in your eyes
And I've got something missing tonight What a feeling to be a king beside you, somehow I wish I could be there now

11. Love You Goodbye: Hey, hey, hey Oh, why you're wearing that to walk out of my life? Hey, hey, hey Oh, even though it's over you should stay tonight Hey, hey, hey If tomorrow you won't be mine
Won't you give it to me one last time? Oh, baby, let me love you goodbye

12. I Want To Write You A Song: I want to write you a song One to make your heart remember me
So any time I'm gone You can listen to my voice and sing along I want to write you a song

13. History: No, they don't teach you this in school Now my heart's breaking and I don't know what to do Thought we were going strong Thought we were holding on Aren't we?

14. Temporary Fix: You caught my attention, you were looking at me first Saw that I could teach you, waking up in my t-shirt If you're not hooked to anything right now, I can be your vice

15. Walking In The Wind: We had some good times, didn't we? We had some good tricks up our sleeve Goodbyes are bittersweet But it's not the end I'll see your face again

16. Wolves: In the middle of the night when the wolves come out Headed straight for your heart Like a bullet in the dark One by one, I gotta take them down We can run and hide, ain't goin' down without a fight I hear them calling for you

17. A.M.: Won't you stay 'til the A.M.? All my favorite conversations Always made in the A.M Cause we don't know what we're saying We're just swimming round in our glasses And talking out of our asses Like we're all gonna make it




xo,
Jerica

Movie Review: Inside Out

I have been SO excited to see this movie!  Everybody I know was talking about how amazing it was.  Last week I went out and bought it on DVD.  I fell IN LOVE with it!

If you don't know what it is about then I'll try to explain it.  It focuses on a young girl who has five different emotions controlling her thoughts and feelings.  The emotions are Joy, Sadness, Anger, Disgust, and Fear.  I thought it was fantastic!  I'm not gonna lie there was some crying involved.  I thought it was too complex for kids.  Maybe they saw it differently than I did.  It really makes you think about life and your emotions.  I was not expecting it to be that deep!  Maybe it was just me that felt that way.

My favorite character was sadness.  It made me realize that it's ok to feel sad sometimes.  It's a normal emotion to experience.  I most identified with fear.  I always think about the worse possible situations that could happen.  I highly recommend this movie.  Have you seen it?  Tell me your thoughts!





xo,
Jerica

DWTS Season 21: It's Showstoppers Night!

It's week 9!  If you missed anything from last week then check it out here.  There are only 6 left!  Tonight is showstopper night!  The couples will dance twice this week.  During the duet round they will be dancing with another couple with no pros for 30 seconds.  They will take inspiration from broadway numbers.  I'm interested to see how this works.  Tonight somebody will go home.  Make sure you vote so that your favorites so they don't go home.


ALEK SKARLATOS AND LINDSAY ARNOLD:

He is the underdog right now.  This week he danced the Salsa.  I thought he has done better.  There were a lot of mistakes.  He didn't do well with the hip action.  I wanted him to be sexier because Salsa is sexy.  He didn't have the musicality either.  I really think he'll be going soon.  He just isn't where he should be this far in the competition.  His score was 24 of 30.

ALEXA PENAVEGA AND MARK BALLAS:

She needs to clear her mind and just dance.  She suffered from an eating disorder for years and now she's telling her story.  This week she danced Contemporary.  I loved this!  It was SO powerful!  The choreography was FANTASTIC!  I honestly got chills.  You could feel every single struggle.  I suffered from an eating disorder too so I felt a connection.  I'm glad that she shared because it needs more awareness.  Her score was 30 of 30.

CARLOS PENAVEGA AND WITNEY CARSON:

He was almost eliminated last week.  He is confident in his partner and himself.  This week he danced the Argentine Tango.  I liked it.  Sadly I didn't love it.  I wanted more passion and intensity.  It just didn't feel like an Argentine Tango.  He can do so much more than this.  At this point he needs to be great not good.  His score was 27 of 30.

BINDI IRWIN AND DEREK HOUGH:

She is held to a higher standard than the other couples.  This week she danced the Viennese Waltz.  It was AMAZING!  She started off being blindfolded which is incredible.  It was SO beautiful and flawless.  I loved that it was a classic Viennese Waltz but still surprising and risky.  I just love her and everything that she does.  She is wonderful!  Her score was 30 of 30.

TAMAR BRAXTON AND VALENTIN CHMERKOVSKIY:

She finally has the connection with her partner.  This week she danced Contemporary.  She was in the hospital so we saw her dress rehearsal.  It's unfortunate because it wasn't her full potential.  I loved the concept but it was so hard to judge.  Her score was 22 of 30.

NICK CARTER AND SHARNA BURGESS:

He finally got a perfect score so he needs to stay on this path.  This week he danced the Quickstep.  It was SO good!!!  All season his frame hasn't been that great but tonight it looked great.  It couldn't look away!  It was so cool and fun.  I loved how modern it was.  It had a Great Gatsby vibe which I loved.  I love him so much!  #TeamSharnick!  His score was 28 of 30.

Showstopper Round:

Carlos and Alek:  They are dancing the Paso Doble.  There were parts that I really loved and parts I didn't.  The solo part could've had more.  The black light paint was very cool.  I wanted more of a Paso feel.  Their score was 24 of 30.  This is added to their earlier scores.

Bindi and Alexa:  They are dancing the Charleston.  I loved them together!  It was SO much fun!  It was modern but still classic.  I wish it never ended!  I adored the solo part!  It was sassy and just fun!  This was my favorite dance of the night.  Their score was 30 of 30.  This is added to their earlier scores.

Nick and Tamar:  They are dancing the Rumba.  Tamar was back!  I loved this dance!  It was so beautiful and I couldn't look away.  I can't believe she danced after being in the hospital.  I applaud her.  Their score was 27 of 30.  This is added to their earlier scores.

Results:

Bindi, Nick, Alek, Tamar, and Carlos are safe.  Alexa has been eliminated.

xo,

Jerica

Get Weird Album Review

I'm SUPER exited for this post!  If you've been following my monthly playlists then you'll know I've been obsessed with Little Mix.  I've loved them since the beginning but their new music is just SO good!  It reminds me of old school mixed with R&B.  It's a more mature vibe and I'm loving it.  This is by far my favorite album by them.  I preordered the deluxe edition so I got 4 bonus songs and 2 videos.  One is a video for the song Hair that they made in their hotel room.  The other is behind the scenes at the iTunes Festival.  I obviously love Black Magic, Love Me Like You, and Hair.  My top favorites are Grown, Secret Love Song, A.D.I.D.A.S., Clued Up, and OMG.  Below is the track list and my favorite lyrics.  What songs are you guys loving?

Tracks:
1. Black Magic: Take a sip of my secret potion,I'll make you fall in love For a spell that can't be broken One drop should be enough Boy you belong to me I got the recipe And it's called black magic

2. Love Me Like You: L-O-V-E, love the way you give it to me When you're with me, boy I want it everyday L-O-V-E, love the way you give it to me When you're with me, boy I want it everyday

3. Weird People: You know the people on the bus and the people on the street People like you and the people like me Weird people (Let's get weird)

4. Secret Love Song feat. Jason Derulo: Why can't you hold me in the street? Why can't I kiss you on the dance floor? I wish that it could be like that Why can't we be like that? Cause I'm yours

5. Hair: When you need to get your phone, erase that number Don't call him back cause he don't deserve it And when you see him in the club Just flip your hair, don't show him any love Cause you've had enough

6. Grown: Grown now, grown now Don't you know that I'm grown now, grown now Don't you know that I can hold my own, boy you missed the boat Can't get with me, now I'm grown

7. I Love You: I just wanna scream out 'til my voice breaks Even if the tears fall and my heart hates me Baby I love you

8. OMG: Oh my gosh, I think I did it again Broke his heart, why does this keep happening? Don't come crying when I say it's the end I'm ringing the alarm, boy you better run on

9. Lightning: Oh lightning strikes twice And it burns like ice I wish I didn't love you again Oh lightning strikes twice And it burns so nice I wish I didn't love you

10. A.D.I.D.A.S.: Slaving in the kitchen, iced you a cake Then I served you a plate, but that ain't what you ate, no We been busy doing all Fifty Shades While we listen to Drake, we on that hot love and emotion

11. Love Me Or Leave Me: You can take this heart Heal it or break it all apart No, this isn't fair Love me or leave me here

12. The End: Said I'm gonna leave But I'll never leavin' Now I know that I really don't need to have your fun Now the parties done And you beg on the floor As I walk out the door Boy we're through

13. I Won't: And I won't let anybody tell me no I won't take anything for granted Cause I know that nothing good comes easy If it did, I wouldn't be me, let it go and let me do it cause

14. Secret Love Song Part II: It's obvious you're meant for me Every piece of you, it just fits perfectly Every second, every thought, I'm in so deep But I'll never show it on my face

15. Clued Up: Cause sometimes it's beauty, sometimes it's pain Sometimes it's sunshine, and sometimes it's rain I'm clued up and now I get it Just make the best of what you have

16. The Beginning: A bit of me, a piece of you With a sprinkle of attitude A little dream, a lot of love
Turn up the heat baby, don't give up




xo,
Jerica