Latest Obsessions

On winter break, you have a lot of time on your hands. A lot of time to find new obsessions. Here's what I've been diggin' lately.

Apps



This app is called Neko Atsume and though it incites a lot of mockery from my companions, I love it. You put food and toys in your yard and cats come and leave silver or gold fish, which you can use to buy more food, toys, and house remodels. The better toys and food, the cuter and rarer the cats that come to your yard. Mock me all you want, this game is addicting.

Books



I've finally had the time to read some books for pleasure since I've been home for break, which is awesome. But the obsessive thing that I did was reorganize my bookshelf by color. Not included: many, many books with black spines. Who knew so many books had white and black spines? I do feel a sense of calm looking at it now. Although I'm not so sure I'll be as calm when I need to actually find a book, because this color coding doesn't really abide by any genre/author/title organization. Still fun.

Beauty



As part of my birthday present, my wonderful mother took me to Sephora and let me pick some things. As always, Sephora was an overwhelming experience with a plethora of choices to dizzy even the most well-oriented shopper. It took me a while to decide, but finally, my well-chosen choices are pictured above.  I love Benefit Cosmetics and already have their mascara and Gimme Brow products. They recently came out with a mascara primer, and after trying it in the store, I had to get it. It separates your lashes and makes them so light and fluffy I could keep mascara on all day.

I also treated myself to their High Beam highlighter. Similar to a nail polish bottle, it has a small brush inside, which you use to dot small bits of the liquid on your cheekbones and brow bones. After you lightly blend the dots, they produce a shimmer to rival mythical nymphs.

My last and most luxurious choice is the Nars Orgasm blush stick. I've always loved this color and it goes on so creamy and shimmery I feel dewy immediately. The stick applicator also makes it easy to apply as little or as much as you want. This is wonderful for me because I often put on too much "rouge" and end up looking like a flustered cherub.