OOTD - I got a haircut!

I've had so many layers chopped into my hair since I was in middle school. I straighten my hair every day, so it's so hard to get my hair to grow nicely because of all the heat damage. However, over the past few months, I have completely changed the status and health of my hair, and I'm confident that I can get it to grow nice and strong. The only problem was that my hair was so thin and choppy looking because of all my layers. I was always so insecure about it. I was a little past my shoulders, but I couldn't do any of the cute hairstyles for hair that length because the layers would always mess it up. I always thought that I would just grow my hair out, grow out the layers, and then chop it all off at the length I want it, but my hair wouldn't grow because the damage was so far up my head.

So, this is what I decided. I have always loved short hair. I have kinda been forced to love it, since my hair doesn't grow past my shoulders. However, I love the look of a very short bob, and I've always wanted one, I have just been too afraid I didn't have the head shape for it.

Last friday, I went to the salon, and I kind of gave the stylist creative freedom over my hair. She read my mind and gave me the haircut I've been thinking of and wanting. And best of all, the short, choppy layers are gone! My hair is the cute little bob that I've always wanted, and it will grow to the pretty, long bob that's in style right now. I am very excited about my hair and it's journey.

Anyway, here are some pictures of me and a cute dress.

Dress - A Tall Tale on Etsy, $23

OOTD - Well Plaid

I'm not much of a plaid person, but I found this dress irresistible, so I bought it! I think it's absolutely adorable. I really like how the cut is. The high neck and arm cuts are my favorite part! Also, the color is cute. I usually go for things that are black and white, but this color doesn't look too bad on me. Also, I call this hairstyle the "Ni Hao Kai Lan." Enjoy some pictures of me, a dog, and a green tea latte.

Plaid Dress - Forever 21, $13

Platform Keds - $20, Urban Outfitters

Back-to-School Sephora Haul

I needed some new makeup for the new school year, of course, so I went down to Sephora to pick up a few things. I don't wear a lot of makeup usually. I like to keep my face looking natural, however, I am a girl and I love makeup. I needed some things, so I only got what I needed, but I am very happy with what I bought! I have tried everything out already, and I honestly love it all.

1. Makeup Forever HD Medium Coverage Foundation - I thought a medium coverage foundation wouldn't be good enough to hide all of my acne scars. This foundation, however, is so light and nice, but the coverage is amazing and buildable. It makes my skin look flawless, and it's not too cakey or anything. 

2. The Porefessional Face Primer - I don't think I have noticeably big pores, but I do have super oily skin. This primer covers those pores, and slides on your face so smoothly. It gives your face the perfect foundation for your, well, foundation! It allows your foundation to just glide on, and it sticks to your face. I have had this before, and it is wonderful. It also can last forever, which is also a plus.

3. Nars Audacious Lipstick in Anita - I didn't think I liked this too much at first. In some lights, it looks a little purple on me. I was trying to be adventurous. I want to like this really badly, so I'm going to keep wearing. However, I love the feeling of this lipstick! It is creamy and hydrating. I think it is important that you go for higher end lipsticks for that very matter. 

4. Tarte Lights Camera Splashes Mascara - I LOVE this mascara! I bought it about a year ago for the first time, and I've bought it three times since. It was limited edition, and I'm so glad that it isn't anymore because it is so good. It hold curl so well, and is very waxy. 

5. Anastasia Brow Wiz in Dark Brown - I also bought this awhile ago. It's a little pricey for a brow pencil, so I tried to go elsewhere to be able to do my brows. However, this brow pencil is best overall, so I went back to it. I'm very glad I have too! It is definitely worth the price.

NOT PICTURED* 6. Kat Von D Tattoo Eyeliner - Ahh! I forgot to put this in the picture. I also bought this wonderful eyeliner. It goes on smoothly and stays on forever. It is also very easy to go on. I think it dries out fast though, so make sure to always close the cap correctly!

I did my makeup with these products, as well as a concealer, power, and bronzer. 

Summer Favorite 2015 | Morgan Coburn

It's Been awhile since I've last sat down and made a video. I had some free time yesterday, so I made a favorites video! Please check it out if you have a chance. I had quite an eventful summer, and I want to share it with you. I'm not a beauty guru, so don't expect for there to be a bunch of beauty products. I know nothing about beauty stuff, tbh. If you want to know where to get the things mentioned in this video, they are in the description of the video on youtube. So, head on over to youtube to check them out! links included.







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CUI Year 1

I thought that I was bad at college. I thought college just wasn't for me, and that was something that I was going to accept. I thought that my introversion and social anxiety would keep me from being able to make any real friends, and would just keep me in my room to focus on my studies.

I was wrong. It was just APU. Concordia Irvine is where I'm meant to be.

As a college student, I often feel like my life is in purgatory; I need to get through these four years and then my life will begin. I also don't know where home is. Home isn't my dorm because it's so temporary; it changes every year. Home isn't San Jose because, well, I don't live there. Not knowing where home is is difficult. However, I think it's safe for me to say now that Irvine is my home.

 

There are few things in my life that I'm sure of, but one of those is that this is where I'm meant to be. God has this amazing plan for me, and I don't know what it is. I do know, however, that it includes Concordia University Irvine. I'm so happy here. I have friends! I had friends at APU, of course, but I also found myself disliking everyone who wasn't my friend. Here, I love everyone. The environment of the school is so much nicer. It's a very relaxed place. I love being a music student, and I love all the music students I've grown so close to. The music department has become my home. It is a place where I know all the professors and they know me. It is a place that I can go when I don't want to be in my room, and there is always someone there to talk to.

I've met so many people this year, and over the last month, I've grown especially close to them. This last month of school, I've gone out on multiple occasions (rare for me), I've been out past 9pm, which never ever happens, and I've met so many people that I truly adore. I love to be alone, I really do. I need that time alone to rejuvenate and get my strength back. However, God calls us to community. Life is having positive relationships. Getting out of my room and hanging out with people, even when it makes me extremely uncomfortable, is so good for me.

I like to think that I would have never met any of these people, or had the semester I had if it wasn't for my friend Brandon. I only met him this semester, but he quickly became someone I found myself attached to and he showed me that people aren't so mad and helped me to meet so many other people. So, thank you ^___^

This is the first time in my whole entire life that I have been sad for the semester to end. The last month of school flew by because I didn't want it to be over, which is kind of the worst. But, I also think it says a lot about how right this place is for me. I can't wait to see everyone again next semester. Thank you all for everything, really!

To God alone be the glory.

#DearMe

Right now on YouTube, there's this #DearMe thing trending. I would make a video, but I don't know if I'm strong enough to do that. It's incredible that these people can make videos, and it means that they are at least making progress getting past those things. I don't know if I'm able to say these things out loud. I don't think I'm quite over the hump yet. I'm still so young and still finding myself. But, at this moment in time, I think I could give some valuable advice to my past self.

Dear Me,

High school sucks. I know. But, it is so temporary and you're going to come out of with this so much knowledge about yourself that will keep you moving forward. Stop trying to be someone you're not because you think other people will like you. You don't need to impress anyone. Be someone you like, not someone you think other people will like. God made you perfect and so special. Because you are you, you will help so many people. You will change lives. You will make a difference. You will be an inspiration. You will be trusted. You will be loved. You will find love. You will be happy. You won't find that if you continue to try to be someone you're not. Also, high school boys are lame, and there is no reason to pursue them, or try to get their attention because you are so much  more mature and better than they are. The right person is coming. You don't need to be in abusive relationships. You don't need anyone who doesn't have your best interests at heart. You don't need to be their friend. You feel so lonely and desperate right now, but it is better to sit alone at lunch, than to sit with people who don't love you. It does not matter. You don't need to be friends with everyone because true friends are coming so soon. 

You are the greatest person I know, and you are the greatest person some people will know. Love God with all your heart and trust Him because it turns out He actually wants what's best for you. Be the quiet person. You don't need to be the center of attention. Like anime, be good at history and music, don't fall for anyone who you can't see as your husband, and be weird. You are leaving high school far away from you, and once it's over, it won't matter any more.

I know it's cliche, but it gets so much better. You're happy, healthy, and loved. You're doing what you love in a place you love. 

You can do it. You do do it. You get through it. You grow, you learn. And guess what, 

you turn out awesome. 

I Love Being Black

I love being black. I love every bit of my ethnicity. It's made my skin the most beautiful color, my hair versatile, my eyes a rich chocolate brown, my lips full, and my body curvy.

It has given me such history to be proud of. It has make me thick skinned and strong. I has made me appreciative and grateful. It has made me smart. It has made me wise. It has made me different.

I am blessed.

So many people before me have made it so that I can be educated, have the jobs I want, live where I want, and do what I want. So many people before me have paved the way for all African American people.

I am so thankful for these people.
I'm thankful for my parents. I'm thankful that they were raised well, educated, and have given me everything I need to succeed in life. I'm thankful they've given me the life I have.

I love being black.

Happy Black History Month