Alright let's face it; we all like to be organized, right? We do what we can. It's always nice to feel like everything is in order! What better way to do this than with cute pens, stickers and a nice old-fashioned planner! When I tell you that I am obsessed with my planner, that is… Continue reading I Am Obsessed With My Planner

It has certainly been awhile since I saw you. I cannot believe it has been years since we last spoke. I did not think that this could happen to us. It is so completely crazy that you are not my person anymore. You were the one person I was able to count on for anything. You were… Continue reading A Letter To My Ex- Best Friend

To be honest, I have so many amazing products that I am obsessed with that it was quite difficult to narrow it down. Everyone likes beauty products that will do what they promise and won't break the bank. It's important to have good, long-lasting products that won't cause you to postpone a mortgage payment. I… Continue reading My Favorite Beauty Products

To all of my curly-hair gals: you know exactly where I am coming from. I just spent 1o minutes washing and conditioning it, another 10 minutes combing it, 5 minutes putting product in, 15 minutes letting it air dry, 15 minutes diffusing it, 10 minutes applying more product and another 15 minutes styling it with… Continue reading Don’t Touch My Curly Hair, Ever

Yes, it i true: I wear makeup around the house. It is strange, I know; I admit it. I glam myself up for no one else but me. It makes me feel more awake, refreshed and alive. I enjoy going through my normal routine of washing and moisturizing my face and then putting my makeup… Continue reading Why I Wear Makeup Around the House

There is something peaceful, yet lonely, about the way the street looks after the rain. The sky looks dark and gloomy, and the leaves look sad. They look as if they are not quite ready to let go of summer and give into the fall. The sidewalks appear to welcome the brightly colored leaves with open… Continue reading Beauty of October

I sometimes wake up with aches and pains but, at least I wake up. I have seen better days but I have also seen worse. I do not have everything that I want but I do have all that I need. While I would certainly not say that my life is perfect, I am definitely… Continue reading Pondering…

My name is Stephanie Swift and I am a middle school English teacher. I started this blog so I can have a place to share my thoughts and ideas with the world. Let the adventure begin!