Hi, everyone! And happy happy new year slash new decade.
To kind of celebrate the spirit of gratitude, I’ll be sharing (most of) the gifts I got for Christmas 2019 (do people still read blogs, even? Haha).
The Goods
- Love is Heavenly Perfume – Victoria Secret
- Mini Backpack – Kate Spade
- Baby Pink Purse – Ted Baker
- Airpods Pro – Apple
- Hogwarts Battle Boardgame – Gaming Library
- Activewear/gear – Lululemon & Victoria Secret
- Skincare & Oils – Keihls
- Candle (Christmas Edition) – Bath and Body Works
- Clothes – Garage & Zara
Kate Spade and Ted Baker Bags
Really LOVE tiny bags
Love is Heavenly VS Perfume and Keihls Skincare
I learned about this specific perfume scent from my cousin around 2 years ago, but when I went to buy from VS, I was only able to buy their “Heavenly” scent. Super happy they had stock of this one. As for the skincare, I’m excited to use these travel-sized ones for one when I go abroad or out of town.
Activewear from Lululemon and VS
Heard so much about these two brands, and now I finally have activewear from them! I’ve also been wanting a workout-bag for so long. This one’s the perfect size, not too big; not too small – just right.
Airpods Pro from Apple
Beloved Christmas gift from Caitlin to Caitlin. So excited to use these. The Noise Cancellation and Transparency modes are amazing.
Harry Potter “Hogwarts Battle” Coop Boardgame
My first cooperative boardgame, and it’s Harry Potter! So timely to receive this after watching ‘The Cursed Child’ last December 26.
Even before 2020 started, I decided that one of my main priorities for the year would be reviving ‘caitdegreat,’ which I have unfortunately neglected throughout the whole of 2019.
I started blogging, around 12 years ago because I enjoyed it. I never wanted to become an ‘influencer’ or anything like that. It has always been first nature for me to write, anything I felt, anything I thought of. Anything I wanted to share. In 2019, I encountered the infamous ‘writer’s block’ for the first time. I would write, but never felt contented with my words. The more I wrote, the more I wanted my writing to be my perception of perfect. I’d think, ‘maybe I’d have a better way of saying things tomorrow,’ but when tomorrow would come, my inspiration would be gone by then.
I miss it. I genuinely miss it. Words have always given me a piece of mind. So, I’m writing again, because I love writing. I can’t promise that I’ll be religiously blogging (that would be ideal), but I pray that I’ll be able to, this year. Fingers crossed. š
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