Book Review: Just Kids by Patti Smith

What hooked me on this book was the first sentence. I really had no idea what it would be about. I didn't really know that much about Patti Smith, I knew she was an awesome female musician, but I hadn't really heard her music or paid much attention to her. After reading the book I felt more informed about her as a person. I found the writing style very detailed, a full book about just a few years.  The book details her relationship with Robert, and their time together in New York leading up to her music career. Just Kids actually has little narrative on her music career, which was a little disappointing. It gives insight into the grungier side of New York in the 1970s, which was enjoyable, having cameos by the cast of characters that came through New York such as Janis Joplin and Andy Warhol. Overall I found this biography very interesting and would recommend it.

Review: Dream Bouncy Blush

I picked up this blush from Shoppers on sale for 5.99. At about half price I thought it would be worth a shot at a new product. This blush is bouncy! It has a nice consistency similar to a cream blush, but has a foamy texture when you touch it. I apply it with a contour brush and it leaves a nice wash of color. This is the coral color. It gives me a peachy glow that lasts most of my day, about six hours. 

The packaging is great for travel, it is small only about 10 grams of product and light weight. I would probably repurchase or use another color.

Home Life

So here is my new desk! It was 30 dollars from Ikea. The chair was 10, I wanted a white one, but I wanted a chair immediately way more! So far, it has definitely helped my study habits. I used to do my work in my living room coffee table or on my bed...which usually led to sleeping. Now I have a designated space and I feel like I can focus.    

I also added a cork bulletin board. I admit I also use it as a dressing table in the mornings, I have one Ikea basket for my daily makeup use. 

A couple of my textbooks...Terrorism and Canadian Politics: the mainstays of an International Relations student.