Hi everyone!

I was initially going to call this post ‘A Life Update’ but then I thought ‘LOL WHAT A CLICHÉ’ so decided against it. And then I remembered that I hadn’t posted an Editor’s Letter this month-oops. So, um, here it is, I guess.

My absence from the blog has been due to a temporarily increased workload at my ‘day job’ which has left me feeling very tired come the end of the day and with little energy left to spend on the blog.

I’ve even slowed down with IG posts, because I’m either at work or too tired to be engaging with a post.

I honestly don’t know how people can work full time, and have a life outside of their job. It’s tiring!

But, to ease myself back into the blog I thought I would just do a brain dump of a few things.

I have quite a few draft blog posts saved but I hadn’t even had the energy to tie up loose ends on those posts, so you lucky things get this random post instead.

The Flower Beauty Concealer:

Such. A. Hype. And look, I enjoyed it on my face. It covered blemishes very well. But under my eyes, it creased!!! And I don’t even have under eye creases. Honestly, not so sure how that came about. But it really just does not agree with me for that particular use.

Big W Buffing Brush:

I bought this brush ages ago in the clearance section for eight bucks, and omg, it’s amazing! I wish I could link it for you. I’m so impressed and use it to blend my concealer- very happy! I also have a buffing brush from Target but I don’t enjoy that as much. Annnd I have a Chi Chi one but I’m yet to use it.

My birthday:

You are probably well aware that August is my birthday month because I keep harping on about it- but honestly, August came around so quickly and I freaked out because I had nothing planned. But then, I had a stroke of genius and have teamed up with my bestie to have a joint birthday party. My birthday is August 20th and hers is September 15th, and we have booked a hotel room for our friends to stay in during early September. Soooooo excited! I can’t believe we hadn’t thought of this before.

I’m almost more excited for the fact that our ‘lolly bags’ are going to be filled with face masks, chocolates and other fun bits and pieces. Any suggestions?

Random Acts of Kindness:

Recently, I’ve sent out a few packages to some followers of mine who are continuously supportive of ROLLY Mag. I have so many beauty products, that I felt it was only right to pass them onto homes where they’d receive more love. The only negative to this is that I wish I could send a ‘thank you’ package to everyone on IG! But, Aus Post gets expensive so this isn’t always possible. And also, I think we can show our appreciation for people simply by supporting their content as well. I just wanted to tell you this as a reminder to check in on those followers who are always commenting and liking your posts. Where possible, you should do the same to them. It’s the equivalent of giving them a hug. But on the internet ha. I’ve also received a few packages like this from some lovely followers, and honestly, I didn’t know that such kindness could exist in the online world. But the Aussie beauty community I have found is just the best. It reminds me of the saying…

“Your vibe attracts your tribe.”

The Health Code podcast:

Alright, I know I said that I was working a heap and that’s why I slacked off on the blog… But the particular podcast episode that I want to share with you will tell you why you shouldn’t do that. Kurt and Sarah give some tough love about sacrifice. And I agree with them. Nothing good comes easy. I think I definitely will be able to integrate some of their advice into my life. So my blog is my passion… and yes during my busy working period I gave it up. That was a choice I was happy to make. But if you’re unhappy with the choices your making at the expense of your passion and goals- give this a lesson. Because you’re not alone.

Also, should I say that I was busy working for about a week… which isn’t all that long. But it’s potentially seven IG posts and at least three blog posts… so it’s a significant amount of time being ‘offline.’

Anyways, if you got this far- thank you!

Hope you have a fabulous day, and please- share your ‘life updates’ in the comments, however mundane they may be!

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