Tragedy

"When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, 'Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.' To this day, especially in times of 'disaster,' I remember my mother’s words, and I am always comforted by realizing that there are still so many helpers - so many caring people in this world."
-Mister Rogers

What happened yesterday in Newtown, Connecticut was absolutely, unbelievably tragic.
My heart physically aches for those families... there are no words.

All I can think of right now is my "babies," all of my preschool students I taught over the course of four years while in college. While students are in your care, they become your children... you'd do anything to protect them, putting yourself in the line of fire to prevent them from any pain. That's what six brave educators did yesterday. The fact that all of those practice lockdowns became a worst-case reality for Sandy Hook Elementary yesterday kills me.
This cannot possibly be the world we live in.

Humanity is hurting right now... the world needs to be healed.

It begins in our own communities. Right here, right now.

Pray for a change, but also take action.

Treat people well. Raise children to love one another. Reach out to others.

Goodness breeds goodness.

Mini Haul & Music Monday

I did quite a bit of shopping over the holiday weekend, and unfortunately, none of it was for Christmas. ;) ha. Plenty of time left! Included in my little spree was a mini-haul at Sephora, where I picked up Benefit's Ooh La Lift ($22), YSL's Volupte Sheer Candy ($30), YSL's new Faux Cils Shocking ($30) and Anastasia's Brow Wiz ($20). Although I have yet to try the latter, the first two are amazing.

Benefit's Ooh La Lift is a repurchase for me, and does wonders in highlighting the eye area. Especially helpful in assisting puffy/tired/teary eyes, I couldn't go without this product lately. I purchased YSL's gorgeous little tube of Volupte Sheer Candy in Dewy Papaya, upon recommendation of a friend. She was so dead-on with this one. Surprisingly great natural pink pigmentation with long-wearing shine... think of it as a majorly upgraded, superglossy balm. Detailed reviews on YSL's Faux Cils Shocking mascara and Anastasia's Brow Wiz pencil to come...

And since it wouldn't be Monday without music, I'm recommending Mike Posner's new mixtape, "The Layover." Download it here if you haven't already... it won't disappoint. I've been a Posner fan from the start, and this album is exactly as catchy and chill as you'd expect. He's the same age and grew up an hour away from me, so it's great to see how successful he's become. Well deserved.

Have a great day, dolls.

xx