Reviews
Carla Valentin
2022 Favorites: 25 Things that Worked for Me ...

Here are the experiences, products, and applications that affected me in 2022. I've done my best not to include anything from previous years, but needless to say, the things on those lists (for the most part) carry over for this year as well.

2022 Favorites: 25 Things that Worked for Me This Year
Adventure
Carla Valentin
Social Distancing, Isolation, and Quarantine: ...

I finally understand why Rapunzel wanted freedom from her tower.

It has been nearly a month since the entire world has begun to take the global pandemic of COVID19 seriously and it's been a single week since I've been confined in my room.

I went from social distancing to isolation and the difference is staggering.

Social Distancing, Isolation, and Quarantine: My Thoughts and Actions
Adventure
Carla Valentin
2019 Reflections: What Did I Do & What I ...

There were several ups and downs when it comes to 2019. When I first think of 2019, i think of loss, but when I reflect on all I did this year, there were also several accomplishments as well. I’ll be using my vision board as a guide for this adventure of a blog post.

2019 Reflections: What Did I Do & What I Didn’t Do
Pets, Family
Carla Valentin
Princess Natsu: The "Tail" of My 19 Year Old Cat

Have you ever done the morally “right” thing yet felt so heartbroken from your choice?

On October, 30th, I made the difficult decision to put my nineteen year old cat down due to a cocktail of health issues that she had little to no chance from recovering from.

While I am glad I let her rest in peace, my heart and soul still feels the pain and loss that comes from no longer having my feline companion in my life.

Princess Natsu: The "Tail" of My 19 Year Old Cat
Other, Reviews
Carla Valentin
2018 Favorites: 25 Things That Worked for me ...

I will cover a list of recommendations of experiences, products, and applications that affected my 2018 journey. These cover a broad range and spectrum of items, but I have done my best to categorize them for your leisure. I look forward to finding out what your Top 5 life-changers are.

2018 Favorites: 25 Things That Worked for me This Year

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Never Split the Difference: Reading Report and Review

Never Split the Difference: Reading Report and Review

Confrontation does not always mean I want to get in a fight with you. When I say I "dislike confrontation," I mean that my heart starts beating 10x faster at the prospect of asking someone for a favor or to debate prices. If I could avoid having to confront someone, 9 out of 10 times, I will.

Which is exactly why I needed to read (or rather listen) to Never Split the Difference. It's all about viewing the art of negotiating through a different lens and giving you the tools to handle these kinds of discussions better.

Rich Dad Poor Dad: Reading Report and Review

Rich Dad Poor Dad: Reading Report and Review

I am awful about managing my finances.

This simple fact means that no matter how hard I work, and I work hard, I still haven't fulfilled the financial goals that I've been putting on my vision board year after year. 

While the easy solution would be to get a raise or a higher paying job, the fact that I do not know how to properly manage my finances is still a problem. It's the reason why I have a financial advisor, it's why I opened up to my significant other who has taken the challenge of educating me. It's partially why the highly recommended book, "Rich Dad Poor Dad" caught my attention. 

One of the biggest lessons I learned is to focus on investing in my 'asset' column.

Things I Carry: Bamboo Charcoal Detoxifying Toner

Things I Carry: Bamboo Charcoal Detoxifying Toner

What do you do, when you want to look young forever?

While I am currently blessed with youth, I know that beauty isn’t eternal.

This is why I have begun to work diligently on figuring out my ideal skincare routine. This includes a cleanser, toner, moisturizer, and the occasional mask.

Let’s talk about the Bamboo Charcoal Detoxifying Toner

The Things I Carry: Palmer's Skin Therapy Oil

The Things I Carry: Palmer's Skin Therapy Oil

I used to feel pretty self conscious about having my scar from my full right hip replacement.. This was the reason why I purchased Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula with Vitamin E Skin Therapy Oil. It is a product that is meant to reduce the appearance of scars, stretch marks, dry skin, uneven skin tone, and aging skin. I’ll be discussing why I still keep the oil despite my change of heart with my scar.

The Things I Carry: Bambaw Bamboo Cutlery Set

The Things I Carry: Bambaw Bamboo Cutlery Set

Bamboo is awesome. For those of you who don’t know, I’ve been striving to live a greener and more minimal lifestyle. One of the greatest ways to go down towards that path is investing in bamboo products. There are plenty out there such as toothbrushes, razors, and even stockings that are made out of bamboo (or mostly bamboo) which are better alternatives to what’s out there.

The Things I Carry: Victoria's Secret Tease - Eau de Parfum

The Things I Carry: Victoria's Secret Tease - Eau de Parfum

As apart of The Things I Carry, I will be discussing why I have kept my Victoria’s Secret perfume Tease from my Minimalist Adventure. You can consider this an informal review of sorts and if you want to smell “sexy” then this is the perfume for you.

How Google Photos Changed My Life

How Google Photos Changed My Life

Today we’ll discuss how one of their many programs, Google Photos, changes my life. As I mentioned in my article about Minimalism, I was attempting to brainstorm ways to be more conscious of what I owned and used on a daily basis.