Splurge

I know, I know. You're tired of me talking about makeup. I promise though, I will not be turning this into a makeup blog, but at this current moment, there is not else to talk about. :)

From Sunday - Thursday, I enjoyed a mini-vacation from home in New York (City) with friends. First I stayed in Dobbs Ferry, a friendly town with mom-and-pop restaurants and stores lining the streets. Then I stayed in Ozone Park, Queens.

I gave myself a budget of $50 for the entire four-day trip, but that was a joke and a half. Besides the necessary cost of food, I splurged. Not on clothes or shoes or Venti-sized cups of Starbucks, but on makeup.

To others, this is insanity. To me, it was necessary.

We visited an outlet where I discovered a cosmetics store. I browsed for almost a half hour before I finalized my $50 purchase of an eyeshadow, slim shine, and a 6-color compact from MAC. BARGAIN.

So much for the budget, right?

Then we went to the city where the M.A.C and Sephora stores called my name like Lady Gaga calls for Alejandro. I couldn't help myself, I was uncontrollable. At Sephora, I purchased an amazing $17 blending brush, a small tube of BadGal Mascara for $9, a pencil sharpener for $2, $6 lip balm. Then I continued spending even more. At M.A.C, I bought a $22 shading/blending brush (the 217) and a $16.50 paint pot popularly known to be used as an eyeshadow base.

TOO MUCH. TOO FAST.

Next thing I knew, there was only $30 in my account. The next day, I sadly returned everything. Thank goodness for their wonderful return policy. Of course, I had my share of play the night before and I experienced their amazingness and quality.

It was like stealing a toy from another kid, feeling guilty then reluctantly giving it back.

I literally wanted to cry after returning these products. But once I'm employed and have a regular income, I'll purchase them again. And keep them forever.