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okayy so i’m finally getting around to talking about my health + wellness journey!!

this is honestly something i’ve struggled with for a while. staying consistent with exercise, eating habits, and maintaining a routine has always been one of my biggest challenges. i’ll do really well for a bit and then somehow fall completely out of the habit 😭

luckilyyy, my boyfriend has also been wanting to get back into the gym and start eating a little better, so we decided we’re doing this together ♡ having someone to keep me accountable and motivated makes everything sooo much easier, especially on the days where i really don’t feel like doing anything.

right now, one of my main goals is to get at least 30 minutes of walking on the treadmill every day. lately i’ve been doing around 2.6 speed with a 10 incline, and personally i’ve really been enjoying it. walking is probably one of the easiest things for me to stay consistent with because i can just put something on to watch, listen to music, and suddenly the 30 minutes are over.

i’m also trying to be a little more mindful about what i’m eating — nothing super complicated, just meals that are simple and that i actually enjoy.

for breakfast lately, i’ve been loving whole wheat toast with avocado and tomatoes ♡ sometimes i’ll have two slices, and other days i’ll do one with a boiled egg on the side.

for lunch or dinner, i usually keep it pretty simple with things like chicken breast and sweet potatoes, which has quickly become one of our favorite combinations. simple meals foreverrr because i genuinely cannot be bothered making something complicated every single day 😭

and of course i still get snack cravings because i am human!!

sometimes i’ll have a little bit of Takis when i’m craving something spicy, but most of the time i’ve actually been reaching for fruit. green grapes and pomegranate seeds are sooo good, especially when you want something sweet.

another current obsession is cucumber salad — literally just cucumber, lemon, and a little salt. sooo simple but soooo good. i’ve realized i actually prefer salads like that instead of ones covered in a million different sauces and toppings.

next week, we’re also planning on adding greek yogurt with chia seeds and fruit into the rotation. i already know this is going to become one of my favorites because greek yogurt + fruit is elite ♡ this is what my meals usually look like:

it’s only been about a week since i started being more consistent with walking and paying attention to my habits, and i’ve already noticed changes. more than anything, though, i’m excited that i’m actually sticking with it and starting to build a routine again.

i’m really trying to focus on consistency over perfection this time. i don’t want one off day to turn into me completely giving up like it has before.

i’m honestly really excited to see where this goes and hopefully reach the goals i’ve set for myself ♡ i’ll try to keep you guys updated along the way, and i also want to start posting some of my meals every now and then in case anyone needs a little meal inspo!!

anywayyy, here’s to taking better care of myself one little habit at a time ♡

see u in the next daydream ★

xoxo, izzy ♡

Vol. III

Another day another baddie's wants and needs,

lately i’ve been thinking about completely changing — or i guess upgrading — my room, and i’m sooo excited about it. i’ve always loved two completely different aesthetics, so instead of choosing between them, i decided i want to mix both together: y2k bedroom vibes + vintage princess bedroom vibes ♡

           

basically, i want my room to feel like a slightly dramatic little princess room from the early 2000s hehe.

one thing i’ve wanted for the longest time is a canopy bed. unfortunately, like literally everything pretty, the ones i like are suuuper expensive 😭 so instead of buying one already made, i’ve decided i’m just going to DIY the canopy bed of my dreams.

i’ve already been looking around for canopy bed poles and found a few different options. i decided i’m probably going to go with steel poles because they’re sturdy, affordable, and honestly it doesn’t really matter what they look like since i’m planning to cover them completely anyway. they look like this:

for the actual canopy, i want it to look super layered, soft, and a little dramatic ♡

i’m planning on thrifting most of the fabric i use because i feel like that’ll make it look way more unique, and hopefully save me some money too. one of the main fabrics i’m looking for is that really light, flowy mesh material — kind of like mosquito netting. i want to use mostly light pink and red for that part.

i also want LOTS of lace.

lace can get weirdly expensive when you buy it as regular fabric, so one little trick i’ve been using is searching for things like lace tablecloths or lace curtains instead. you can sometimes find really pretty ones while thrifting, and sites like Temu, SHEIN, and sometimes even Amazon have cheap options too. i’m planning on getting lace in pink, red, and white so i can layer it around the canopy poles and mix it in with the mesh fabric.

      

    

i also want to add pearl strings all around the canopy, both inside and outside, because i feel like that’s what’s really going to give it that princess-y look i’m imagining.

i’m aware this probably sounds like a chaotic pile of lace, pearls, and fabric right now LOL, but i swear i can see the vision in my head 😭 once i finally gather everything and put it together, i’ll obviously post the final result so you guys can see what i meant.

for now, i’ll just leave some of my inspo pics here ♡

i’m also planning on getting a black bookshelf for all of my books, plus some of my favorite heels and bags. i want to keep most of my furniture black because my bedframe is black velvet and basically everything else in my room is already black too. i feel like keeping the furniture dark will make all the lace, pearls, pinks, and reds stand out even more.

sooo yeah… this might end up being one of my biggest room projects yet, but i’m honestly so excited to start collecting everything and slowly turn my room into exactly what i’ve always wanted ♡

hopefully soon i’ll be sleeping inside my little y2k princess canopy dream 😭🎀

see u in the next daydream ★

xoxo, izzy ♡

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Dear diary,

i’m finally back after what felt like the longest week ever 😭 i spent sooo much time studying, and lowk… it was hell.

i ended up getting an 80% on my exam, which honestly isn’t bad at all, but i was definitely hoping for a higher score since this class is really important for the nursing program i’m trying to get into. i was a little disappointed at first, but oh well — now i know what to expect, and next time i’ll make sure i’m even more prepared ♡

on a much cuter note… i finally finished the kindle code i’ve been working on!! 📚

for now, i added two of my favorite books, and you can access them by clicking the pretty little notebook ♡ i’m sooo happy it’s finally done because this one definitely took some patience lol. i’ll be adding more books little by little, so the collection will keep growing.

and nowww i should have about three weeks of freedom!! well… kinda 😭 i don’t have another exam for three weeks, and the classwork in between is pretty easy, so i finally get to relax a little and work on more fun things for the blog.

anywayyy, that’s the little life update for now ♡

hopefully these next few weeks are a lot less stressful and a lot more cute hehe

see u in the next daydream ★

xoxo, izzy ♡

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 Dear diary, 

hello girlss!! i've been spending sooo much time lately trying to figure out little codes so i can keep adding cute stuff to my blog, and omg... this has been way more confusing than i thought it would be 😭 i'm still super new to all of this, so half the time i'm just staring at code hoping it magically starts making sense lol.

butttt i finally got my tv widget working the way i wanted it to!! ♡

for now, i added a bunch of my favorite shows and movies that i was able to find on youtube for free, but i'm definitely going to keep adding more. if there's a show or movie you want me to add, leave a request in the comments!! i'll look around and see if i can find it because honestly... the more the better!!! 🎀📺

my next little project is something i'm REALLY excited about...

i've been trying to make a kind of kindle/book widget with some of my favorite books!! it's veryyy much still a work in progress, as you can probably tell hehe, but i really hope it turns out cute in the end. i already know this one is probably going to be even trickier than the tv code, so wish me luck 😭📚

and PLEASEEE send me book recommendations!! i want to eventually add a little place where you guys can submit book requests too, and i'll try my best to find ones that are available and add them ♡

aside from all the blog stuff, i also have my first nutrition class test this week!!

so far i've actually been loving the class sooo much. it's been really fun and interesting, and honestly it might already be up there with some of my favorite classes i've ever taken. hopefully i still feel that way after the test LOL.

i'm pretty sure i'll do well, but this does mean i'm probably going to be a little busier toward the end of the week because i need to actually sit down and study 😭

anywayyy, that's all the little updates for now!!

wish me luck on my test + on surviving this kindle code ♡

see u in the next daydream ★

xoxo, izzy ♡

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Dear Diary,

yesterday i went to Bruno Mars’s The Romantic Tour with my boyfriend, and it genuinely felt like something straight out of a movie. i had sooo much fun, and i already know this is probably going to be one of my favorite memories ever… even though the day itself was actually kind of insane 😭

it all started going wrong almost immediately, which is honestly so funny looking back at it now.

we left at around 4:00 pm and were supposed to get there by 5:30, since the concert venue is only about an hour and a half away from where we live. somehow, though, that hour-and-thirty-minute drive turned into almost three whole hours. our gps kept rerouting us over and over trying to avoid traffic, and by the time we finally made it near the venue, we were already stressed enough.

and then we got told there was no parking.

not only that, but apparently parking was something we had to pay for, which we somehow had absolutely no idea about. the guy working there told us it could be anywhere from $60 to $100, and at that point we were literally panicking trying to figure out what to do.

thankfully, i started googling nearby parking and somehow found a spot for $40. the only catch was that it was about a 15-minute walk from the venue.

and guys…

we didn’t get there until 7:45.

which meant we missed basically ALL of RAYE’s opening set 😭

and somehow, that still wasn’t the end of it.

once we finally got to the gate, security told us that our transparent see-through bag was “too big” because it was slightly over the allowed size. i honestly don’t even remember the exact measurements anymore because… goldfish memory, obviously. but either way, they made us throw the bag away.

so after the traffic, parking disaster, long walk, and bag situation, we FINALLY made it inside.

and the first thing we heard was the entire crowd singing along to “WHERE IS MY HUSBAND!” by RAYE, which was literally her last song of the night.

so basically… we made it just in time for Bruno 😭♡

once we finally found our seats, my amazing boyfriend went to get me a drink because, lowk, we had barely eaten anything all day besides breakfast super early that morning. ya girl was running on absolutely nothing, and with how hot it was, i genuinely felt like i was about to pass away.

of course, he saved the day ♡

and after that, everything just… worked out.

the stress completely disappeared the second the concert started, and it ended up being one of the most amazing and fun nights i’ve ever had. i swear the whole thing felt so dreamy. the music, the lights, the crowd, being there with him… everything was just perfect.

so yes, the day was a little chaotic and we definitely went through it before we even got inside 😭 but honestly, i think that somehow made the memory even better.

definitely one for the books ♡
and finally some videos my bf took

see u in the next daydream ★

xoxo, izzy ♡

                                                                              

Vol. II

Beauty Tips w/ a Baddie ♡

So first things first, i’m honestly not super big on makeup, but whenever i do wear it, these are always my go-to products.

I usually start with mascara. I use two different ones because waterproof mascara dries my eyes out sooo bad 😭 so i’ll apply my regular mascara first, then go over it with the waterproof one. That way i still get it to last without completely torturing my eyes lol.

For eyeliner, i’m veryyyy specific about the look i like. I always go for a puppy eyeliner style because i just think it suits me best, but ofc that’s totally personal preference.

My favorite part of my entire makeup routine is definitely blush ♡ I apply it right underneath my eyes and blend it upward toward my cheekbones. I just love how soft and cute it makes everything look.

And obviously we can’t forget the nose contour!! My nose is actually the only place i really contour. Again, personal preference hehe.

For highlight, i usually add a little to the inner corners of my eyes, my cheekbones, and my nose for that extra glow ✧

Then it’s time for lips!! I’ll choose between one of my two favorite lip products that i added to the collage down below. Sometimes i’ll add a lip liner too, usually something in a soft brownish shade, and baam — makeup is done ♡

OMG and i almost forgot one of the most important parts: perfume!! I love love loveee the Sol de Janeiro perfume mist in Cheirosa 40. It’s literally one of my staple scents. It smells so soft and sweet, and somehow no matter how much i spray, it never feels like too much. Most importantly, it doesn’t give me a headache, which is a huge win because super strong perfumes can sometimes be wayyy too much for me.

And that’s basically my little beauty routine ♡ nothing too crazy, just the products and steps that make me feel the prettiest hehe.

see u in the next daydream ★

xoxo, izzy ♡