Saniye Moist Lip Plump

Last month I receive this gloss as a part of the back to school pressies basket. I love lip products so I was really looking forward to trying it.

This gloss is by Saniye and it claims to make your lips look fuller for hours and give them a healthier look.

It's supposed to have Vitamin E along with advanced plumping ingredients. It's a transparent gloss with a non-sticly formula. It does keep your lips hydrated for a long time.

Almost as soon as you apply the product, you'll start feeling a kind of tingly sensation that might be a little uncomfortable for some. I don't really mind, it goes away after a while. I do have to say, it tastes really bad! It's like a bitter and slightly spicy taste. So, I wouldn't suggest kissing anyone while wearing it, haha.

Since it's transparent, you can apply it along with a lipstick and it still looks nice.

I decided to add 2 before and after pics cuz I was smiling on the first ones I took and I feel the difference doesn't show much.

I wasn't wearing wearing any lipstick but I did notice my lips turned pinkier. I like the color tho, it's like a "my lips but better" kind of thing.

I'd say that the difference is veeeery subtle but I see it. It does make my lips look more hydrated, without any dry lines and a tiny bit fuller, Specially on the upper lip.

I guess it's a fun product to try if you want something that is super subtle and temporary. I haven't really checked how long it lasts tho. 😅

And well, I think that's it for this post. It feels nice to share something makeup related for a change. 

See you next time~! ♡

100 Get to know me questions tag

Random Get to know me post. This one is longer than the last one I did a year ago (I think?). I'm sure I already answered some of these questions before but, who knows? Maybe someone new is readong, haha, Then again, these question posts are always fun to answer and I see them as a good way to learn more about someone. 

Let's do this!

1. Are you a morning or night person?

Ah! I'd say a bit of both? I mean, I hate waking up early but I'm lazier to work in the afternoon / night. I guess it depends on what I'm doing~ hehe.

2. Are you afraid of the dark?

Not anymore. 

3. Are you an extrovert or introvert?

Extrovert, I think.

4. Are you double jointed?

Nope.

5. Are you left or right handed?

Left handed.

6. Are you more of a tidy person or a messy one?

I think I'm more on the messy side but, the mess annoys me at some point and I have to clean everything. (does it make any sense?)

7. Are you on time or always late?

Usually on time. I used to be always on time tho. Dunno what happened to me...

8. Are you ticklish?

A little, yeah.

9. Can you curl your tongue?

No, I can't! And most people I know can do it.

10. Can you ice skate?

Nope, I've tried once and it didn't work. It looks fun tho.

11. Can you wiggle your ears?

No. I wanted to many years ago.

12. Coffee or tea?

Always coffee.

13. Cookies, cake or donuts?

This is a very difficult one cuz I love the 3 of them but if I had to choose just one, it'd be donuts.

14. Did you ever participate in a talent show?

I don't think so. Honestly? I don't kbow if I have any "talent" haha.

15. Did you go to prom?

I don't think my schools had any proms. We had graduation celebrations but I can't remember having or going to prom.

16. Did you like school?

Not at all. Even tho I am a teacher now, I think school was never my thing. Don't get me wrong, I had friends and stuff but, I don't like studying and stuff.

17. Do you believe in ghosts?

Defo!

18. Do you bite your nails?

I don't anymore but, I did for a long time.

19. Do you consider yourself a good cook?

Haha. Not really. I mean, I've improved and I like my own cooking but, it's not everyone's cup of tea.

20. Do you enjoy dancing?

A lot! I'd say it's the only "exercise" I enjoy doing.

21. Do you enjoy DIY or crafts?

Yeah, but I'm not good at them.

22. Do you forgive easily?

Huh~ I guess it depends. It's not like I don't forgive but I wouldn't say I do it easily.

23. Do you have a nickname?

Mon / Moon

24. Do you have any allergies?

Not that I know.

25. Do you have any phobias?

I don't think so.

26. Do you have any piercings or tattoos?

I only have my ears pierced buuuuuut, I'm considering getting a tattoo~~~

27. Do you have children?

Nope.

28. Do you have pets?

Yeah, I have 2 cats: Sassy and Masha.

29. Do you have siblings?

Yup, a younger sister.

30. Do you prefer dogs or cats?

Difficult choice cuz I love both. I could say cats cuz right now I only have cats but, I do miss having a dog soemtimes.

31. Do you prefer Mac or PC?

PC just because I haven't used a Mac.

32. Do you prefer the beach or the mountains?

The beach.

33. Do you prefer to bath or shower?

Baths but I rarely take one.

34. Do you sing in the shower?

Mmm... sometimes, I do.

35. Do you smoke?

Nope.

36. Do you speak any different languages?

English, Spanish and a little Japanese. (I'd include French but I forgot most of what I knew.)

37. Do you still have your wisdom teeth?

Yeah! is it weird?

38. Do you still watch cartoons?

Oh yeah, cartoons like The Simpsons or Family guy and of course, anime.

39. Do you/have you played any sports?

Not really. I'm not a sports person.

40. Does your name have a special meaning?

It does have a meaning but I don't think it's a special one.

41. Have you ever been hospitalized?

Luckily, not yet.

42. Have you ever been on a diet?

Never. I think I wanted to when I was younger but now I just don't care about it much. Unless I needed it for health reasons tho.

43. Have you ever been to a concert?

Not to many but yes, and I've loved them.

44. Have you ever gone camping?

Just when I was a girl and it was a school camp. I'm not sure if that's something I'd enjoy. I need my comfort!!

45. Have you ever met any celebrities?

Just random child actors from soap operas when I was younger. Back then it felt super special tho.

46. Have you ever skipped class?

Nah, I was very boring when I was in school.

47. Have you ever won something?

A lottery ticket a couple of year ago during my trip to Spain.

48. Have you had braces?

No but I wanted to. (when I was a girl tho, I don't want them anymore)

49. How are you feeling right now?

Really tired!

50. How tall are you?

158cms, I'm short, I know.

51. If money were no object what would you get for your next birthday?

A trip to Japan! hehe

52. If you could live anywhere in the world where would it be?

Japan for sure. I wouldn't say no to other countries but JP is my #1 

53. Were you ever a scout or a brownie?

Never.

54. What city were you born in?

Morelia, Michoacán.

55. What did you last eat?

A lemon popsicle.

56. What did you want to be when you were younger?

A vet! I love animals. 

57. What do you do on a typical Friday night?

On a typical Friday night, just drink at home and relax after work. I might go out with my friends sometimes but, I guess it depends.

58. What is one food that you refuse to eat?

Papaya, exotic foods that include insects and weird parts of animal bodies. (intestines, brain and stuff)

59. What is one item on your bucket list?

Take a nice trip with my besties.

60. What is one item you can’t live without?

My laptop.

61. What is your shoe size?

6.5 to 7 in US size

62. What movie have you watched repeatedly?

SO MANY! Including Grease, Clueless ans Star Wars episode III.

63. What phone do you have (Apple or Android)?

Right now, apple

64. What should you be doing right now?

I should be relaxing but, I have a lot of work to finish. :')

65. What’s one goal you would like to accomplish this year?

Finish decorating my house, haha

66. What’s one of your pet peeves?

Love bombing, whistly nose noises and people who try to be extra funny.

67. What’s the last song you’ve listened to?

Maneskin - HONEY! (Are you coming?)

68. What’s the most expensive item of clothing that you own?

I don't know. I don't really pay attention to that anymore.

69. What’s the thing you can’t leave the house without?

My bag. I feel naked without it.

70. What’s your best physical feature?

I think it's my lips, hehe.

71. What’s your Chinese sign?

Rabbit!

72. What’s your current obsession?

Bleach! I'm 1000% obssesed with the latest season!

73. What’s your dream car?

A Mini Cooper.

74. What’s your favourite animal?

Bunnies, cats and dogs.

75. What’s your favourite book?

I don't have one. I'm not much of a reader.

76. What’s your favourite colour?

Pink.

77. What’s your favourite dessert?

Ice cream!

78. What’s your favourite drink?

Japanese Sake, beer, coca-cola and coffee.

79. What’s your favourite food?

Pizza, takoyaki, lasagna, sushi... and so on!

80. What’s your favourite foreign food?

Japanese and italian

81. What’s your favourite gadget?

My phone I guess. honestly I'm not really into gadgets.

82. What’s your favourite hobby?

Drinking, shopping, watching movies/anime, editing and hanging out with my friends.

83. What’s your favourite movie?

I have many! Including Clueless, The Amazing Spider-man 2, Star Wars and Ghibli movies.

84. What’s your favourite restaurant?

Sukiya.

85. What’s your favourite sandwich?

Grilled cheese sandwich.

86. What’s your favourite season?

Fall forever.

87. What’s your favourite series?

Then again, I have many! and they change from time to time but some I can think of rn are: Gilmore Girls, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Playful Kiss, etc. (I'd have to include many Kdramas and anime)

88. What’s your favourite snack?

Chips and nuts.

89. What’s your favourite sport to watch?

Football. (Go Cowboys!)

90. What’s your favourite thing to have for breakfast?

Eggies, waffles or chilaquiles.

91. What’s your full name?

Montserrat (that's all you need to know 😉)

92. Do you have a crush/like someone right now?

Not really~ I mean, I have many crushes but not on people I know. Is it weird? (introduce me to someone! LOLOL)

93. What’s your lucky number?

I wan to say 3 or 10.

94. What’s your star sign?

I'm a proud Gemini.

95. When is your birthday?

June 03rd.

96. Which city did you grow up in?

Toluca, Mex.

97. Which city do you live in now?

Same as above.

98. Who do you miss right now?

My dad.

99. Who is your celebrity crush?

Kim Hyun Joong, Paul Rudd and Hayden Christensen

100. Who’s your favourite fictional character?

I have a looooong list but I'll go with 2 of my favs atm. First one will be Matsumoto Rangiku from Bleach. She hasn't been on the show much lately but I still love her so, so much. The older I get, the more I am like her. Haha. The other one is Sagara Sousuke  from Full Metal Panic, Ive been rewatching the show and even tho he's the weirdest, I adore him.

And, there you have them guys, 100 questions, answered. Congrats (and thank you) if you read til the end. Feel free to answer some of the questions too! I'd love to learn more about others too. 😘

🛒 Walmart Finds | August 2023 |

 

Guys, it's time for another Walmart finds post. This time it's only focused on food, drinks and dessert. I don't think there's much more to say as an intro so, let's check these goodies!

First we hacve this Gochujang Korean hot pepper paste. Honestly, I bought it out of curiosity but I was afraid it'd be too spicy. Surprisingly, it is not. It's actually pretty good. Tt’s made from Korean chilli powder,  fermented soybean powder, glutinous rice powder and salt.  The flavor is a kinda like tomato with a slight sweet taste to it. Kind of a mix of sweet, sour and spicy. You know I'm no kitchen expert but I used it to season some chicken breasts and they came out really good. This presentation comes with 170g but I think thay have a bigger presentation. I'd defo buy it again.

Lately I've been obseesing ober these grape tomatoes. They are as cute as cherry tomatoes but, cheaper. The taste is great and it makes it easier for me to eat more veggies with my daily meals. I even have them as a part of my school lunch sometimes.

They're kinda cute 🍅

Yup, the Barbie The Movie boom continues. This time I bought these mini popsicles by Great Value. There's nothing too special about the popsicles but, they are really good. I've tried their bigger version before and I love them. It comes with 3 different flavors: lemon, tangerine and strawberry. (the strawberry ones are SO GOOD!). You get 4 popsicles of each flavor. To me, they are a little too small but some people think they have the perfect size. Plus, the box is pretty cute and the price was great.

In my previous post I shared the "black sauce" peanuts, now we have black sauce ruffles. Yeah, I'm into trying anything black sauces related. They were great but didn't have as much flavor as the others I've tried. Would I buy them again? Of course! They were cheaper than the peanuts so, they're a great cheap snack.

Lastly, we have this drink that was the thing I was the most excited about. Lemon-dou is a Japanese drink made out of crushed lemons, sparkling water and vodka. I had to try it! This particular one is bu Coca-cola and they have 3 different types: Honey Lemon (the one I got) which is the lightest one with 3.2% alcohol, Signature lemon with 5% alcohol and Devil Lemon, which is the strongest out of the 3 with 9% alcohol. I need to try the other 2 but, from what I've read and tried, these drinks are very fresh. The honey lemon wasn't really sour or too sweet, which I think some people will appreciate. Plus it's reaaaaally soft and easy to drink. Perfect for those who aren't into strong alcohol. I'll keep you updated when I try the others. 

And, that's it for this month guys! I'm excited cuz I think there is already some Halloween and Fall stuff in stores!

See you next time~! ♡

Back to school pressies!

My Summer break is officially coming to an end. It always feels like it's just not long enough hehe. These past few weeks I've had some meetings and trainings so, it's been exhausting! 

I wanted to share this with you because I think it was such a sweet detail and, it made my day.

I don't think I've talked about this in here but, I love my English coordinator. I started working with her last year and she's just great, she's a great guide and support and and you just learn a lot from her. To welcome us to the new school year, she prepared this type of basket (more like a tray) full of goodies for all the english teachers. I didn't check what the others received but, I really liked what she gave me. She didn't only include things we could use at work but also personal, cute things.

This is the basket she gave us last year. I didn't share it here but it had some tea, hand cream, stationery and other goodies.

This year my basket was super personalized, everything is pink! Hehe. She told me she picked the items thinking about the things I'd like.

Let's take a look at the goodies!

This is how the tray looked when I received it.

Flor de la paz chamomile tea. It is an organic tea and it's perfect for a very needed relaxing afternoon. Especially with this rainy weather.

She chose strawberry Tic Tac for me because, they were pink, haha. But, they are also my favs.

"Pink Paradise" Sensa Zen Dreams body mist. It's a sweet but floral scent with great durability.

For stationery, I recevied a pink Sharpie, cute paper clips and post it labels.

She also included some cute accessories!

This is defo one of my fav items here, a vitamin E Moist Lip Plump by Saniye.

Harajuku Lovers Lil' Angel mini perfume. It smells delish and it has the cutest size! Perfect to carry around with you.

Mini hand sanitizer wipes. They are always very helpful.

Bailey's chocolate and a cute badge that says: "The future is now"

And of course, the bin/tray thingy. It's a plastic pink one. I'm sure I'll use it for some organization around the house.

And there you have it guys, my back to schoo pressie. My brain is not ready to fully go back to work yet but, I don't have another choice, hehe. Someone's gotta pay those bills. 

See you next time~! ♡

What I've been watching lately | Summer 2023 |

Summer came with lots of new anime seasons and I couldn't be happier about it. But, some of them are not over yet so, I'm only including the ones I'm done watching. Also, some of these shows are not Summer shows and I watched some of the before it started but, I really enjoyed them and wanna recommend them.

As expected, we have some anime and kdrama as a part of this list. Let's do this!

☆ The Glory 

This K-drama was my mom's recommendation, we waited every week to watch a new episode. It is a revenge, psychological thriller about a woman who was badly bullied at school. This made her drop out of school and start focusing her life on planning her revenge. I gotta say it was super different to the dramas I usually watch and, I loved it. There was no plain, boring episode. Apparently this 16 episode long show is based on a true story.

☆ Good Bad Mother

This k-drama is said to be a family, comedy, slice-of-life kind of show but I'd say it's pretty dramatic too. It's about a prosecutor who has an accident that leaves him with the mind of a child, this will help him to heal his relationship with his mom. It is 14 episodes long and they are a roller coaster of emotions. It made me cry! In the end it is a beautiful story, defo worth checking out.

☆ Sweet Magnolias Season 3

I have talked about this show before cuz it's the 3rd season! As the previous seasons, the show follows the life of 3 longlife friends, their families, relationships and struggles living in a small town. I always enjoy watching this show, they just take forever to release new seasons and that makes me forget some things that happened in the previous seasons. Oh well. This season only has 10 episodes that went by super fast. Now I can't wait for another season.

☆ Yamada-kun

I won't talk about this one much because I have a separate post dedicated to it. Yeah, I loved it that much. Hehehe. But I do have to say it is defo worth watching. I can't wait for a second season!

If you wanna check the blog post, click here!

☆ Oshi No Ko

I'm sure most of you have heard or even seen this anime but, I still want to include it because, it's something completely different from what I've seen and, I really liked it. It was a recommendation from a friend and, once I started it, it didn't take long for me to get caught up. 

The first episode is a longer episode (we can call it a mini movie) and works as an introduction of what will happend later in the show and why.

Synopsis is from My anime list:

"In the entertainment world, celebrities often show exaggerated versions of themselves to the public, concealing their true thoughts and struggles beneath elaborate lies. Fans buy into these fabrications, showering their idols with undying love and support, until something breaks the illusion. Sixteen-year-old rising star Ai Hoshino of pop idol group B Komachi has the world captivated; however, when she announces a hiatus due to health concerns, the news causes many to become worried.

As a huge fan of Ai, gynecologist Gorou Amemiya cheers her on from his countryside medical practice, wishing he could meet her in person one day. His wish comes true when Ai shows up at his hospital—not sick, but pregnant with twins! While the doctor promises Ai to safely deliver her children, he wonders if this encounter with the idol will forever change the nature of his relationship with her."

It has 11 episodes with a bit of everything, comedy, mystery, drama, etc. The characters are great and I think what I liked the most about it, is the fact that it covers dark real life situations.

☆ Wotaku ni Koi wa Muzukashii 

Same as with Yamada-kun, I have a post about it and the live action movie. In this case, I recommend the anime a lot more than the movie. It's not that it's bad but, I didn't love it.

Wanna read about the anime, click here.

Wanna read about the movie, click here.

And, that's that guys. I might share another show recommendation post when I finish the shows I'm cuttenly watching. 

See you next time~! ♡

🛒 Walmart Finds | July 2023 |

I've been a big Walmart (and Prichos) fan for a long time now, especially because it is like 5 minutes away from my house. In the past, I used to go more than once a week and now that I buy for my own house, there are so many things I feel like sharing with others. That's why I thought I could start this series of posts whenever I find something fun, delish or just worth trying.

And I don't mean just food, I might also include house related things and pet stuff. I guess it'll depend on what I find and like.

I'm not sure this will be everyone's cup of tea or even if it will be a monthy thing but, I'm still doing it, hehe. 

Here are my July favs~

The Barbie Movie fever made me do it and I haven't even watched the movie yet, hehe.This ice cream is by Awesome Foods and it's called "Strawberry Dreams". It's well, a strawberry ice cream. To me it was more like a strawberry bubblegum. It's not your regular strawberry flavor but, it's nothing way to special. Don't get me wrong, it was delish but I wish came in a bigger presentation (it was only 473 ml) There's also a "Pink lemonade" one that I really want to try.

Other Barbie yummies I got from Walmart~ 💕

This bread is not a July find, I actually tried it a couple of months ago at my bestie's and I've been loving it ever since. This Cruapán by Bimbo is fairly new and as the name says, it is a mix of a croissant and bread. It is very buttery and it does taste like a croissant. It's delish when you toast it. It only comes in one size of 360g. Then again, I wish they had a bigger version.

These Great Value peanuts are my latest addiction. They are called "Salsas Negras" but I'm not sure what kind of sauces it includes. All I know is they have soy sauce for sure. They may not be everyone's favorites tho. At first I thought they'd be similar to the Doritos Incognita peanuts (that I also love) but, they're not. This are slightly spicier. (not too much tho). Idk, it's a different flavor that I think it's worth trying.

Hide Junmai Sake is not new to me but, I found this special edition bottle with the Samurai head. It's just soooooooo pretty and, as a sake lover, I had to get it. 

Now let's move from the yummies to the pet goodies.

I found these paper bags with catnip from Fancy pets, cats love hiding places so I thought it'd be a good idea to get them and see if they liked them. The package comes with 2 bags that are made of 40% catnip. I'd say they are medium bags and have different prints on both sides.

All the cats in my family tried them and, Masha (first pic) didn't pay much attention to it, Sassy (middle pic) liked it and Michee (last pic) looooooved it. To me, making these babies happy makes it all woth it.

And, the last ting I wanna share here is from Prichos. For those who don't know, Prichos is a kind of dollar store that is inside some Walmart stores. They sell lots of different things like kitchen stuff, pets accessories, toys cleaning supplies and decoration goodies, all for the same price. I check it everytime I go to walmart and end up getting something most of the time so, I'm sure I'll end up sharing at least one favorite thing every time I make these posts. 

This time my favorite is this cute bunny boiled egg molder. It is super easy to use and makes my eggs look adorable! I'm a sucker for everything cute so, I'm happy I got it. They also have a bear one and they are part of the Back to school collesction. I guess for the lunch and stuff.

And, there you go guys, some of my Walmart favs. I know you can still find these things if you're interesested in trying them.

Alright, I'll see you next time~!! ♡