The American Geophysical Union (AGU) Fall Meeting is in New Orleans, Louisiana this December. This is a change because typically it is in San Francisco, California. The Moscone Center (the conference complex that holds the 25,000 scientists for the meeting) is under construction, so AGU had to find somewhere else.
This December we are in NOLA, and next year we are in Washington, DC. AGU has had meetings in NOLA before, but after so many years at the Moscone Center in San Fran, it will be interesting to see how, and if, the conference has a different feeling in NOLA.
What is good about all the destinations for AGU is that I have been to all of them in a non-conference capability, albeit had been 5 years between my first time in San Fran to my first Fall Meeting in San Fran. I went to NOLA for Easter 2016, so I am familiar with the area. Washington, DC has been my home for the past 5 years at this point, so it's safe to say I know where I am going.
Enough about the past and future meetings, this is about gearing up for #AGU17. Abstracts were due on August 2nd, I got mine in before then, but there is a lot of work to get done before December.
My topic is generally the topic I have been focused on since early last year, see Post #3 and others scattered. More FTE analysis and more cold ion analysis. I can't share too much on this topic, but I will post a more comprehensive post on AGU after it happens.
Monday, August 14, 2017
Tuesday, August 8, 2017
Post #18: 100 Days of Lipstick
100 days, 100 lipsticks, 1 woman.
Back in April (April 7), I was a
little over a month removed from my ‘#28shades’ challenge I did with one of my
friends. The month of February was so fun; in forcing myself into a different
color of lipstick each day, I was able to push myself. A late night of Instagram
browsing had me stumbling onto my newest challenge. So when I decided to do
the ‘#100daysoflipstick’ I, myself, thought I was crazy. I didn’t want to
believe that I had that many lipsticks. A quick count one evening revealed that
I had at least 107 lipsticks (bullets and liquids and stains, oh my!). I added
at least 15 to my collection since starting the challenge.
It isn’t just the catalogue of my lipsticks that I am getting out of this adventure. I am using Instagram to promote my self-love. I don’t spend hours taking the perfect selfie, at most I take 3 or 4 before posting one. Typically, I post the first one I take (my only criteria is that the lighting shows off the lipstick). The practice of not taking hundreds of pictures has built my confidence. I know how I look and I love myself, I am not afraid to share the photo if it isn’t perfect, because I am not perfect! I have bags under my eyes, I have chubby cheeks, I have acne, but I also have confidence and joy. I am happy to share with the world my love of lipsticks. See my YouTube video to see all the colors (link at the end).
As of August 2, I have 173 lipsticks. Which might seem extreme, sorry, not sorry. As of August 6, I have 136. I decluttered 39 lipsticks either because they were colors I would never wear (oranges and pale pinks), or the formula was not good (patchy).
As of August 2, I have 173 lipsticks. Which might seem extreme, sorry, not sorry. As of August 6, I have 136. I decluttered 39 lipsticks either because they were colors I would never wear (oranges and pale pinks), or the formula was not good (patchy).
1. Maybelline Vivid Matte Liquid: no. 55 Sinful
Stone [April 7th]
2. Ciaté London Liquid Velvet: Pin Up (from
Ipsy)
3. Nabi Lipstick: NLS 23 Hot Pink
4. Nabi Matte Lip Gloss: MLG1 08 Mauve
5. Nabi Lipstick: NLS 12 Baby Pink
6. Nabi Lipstick: NLS 85 Lollipop
7. Nabi Lipstick: NLS 35 Baby Orange
8. Nabi Lipstick: NLS 84 Baby Orange
9. Nabi Lipstick: NLS Lavender II
10. Nabi
Lipstick: NLS Cute Pink
11. Nabi
Lipstick: NLS Pastel Orange
12. Revlon:
440 Cherries in the Snow
13. Sephora
Wonderful Cushion Matte Lip Cream: Wonderful Purple
14. Lipsense:
Fly Girl
15. Nabi
Lipstick: NLS Garnet Red
16. Lorac
Alter Ego: Bombshell
17. Lorac
Alter Ego: Visionary
18. Lorac
Alter Ego: Hot Shot
19. Maybelline
Super Stay: Pink
20. Nabi
Matte Lip Gloss: MLG1 42 Rose Pink
21. Maybelline
Vivid Matte Liquid: no. 02 Grey Envy
22. Maybelline
Vivid Matte Liquid: no. Electric Pink
23. Lorac
Alter Ego: MUA
24. Sephora
Wonderful Cushion Matte Lip Cream: Wonderful Red
25. Nabi
Matte Lip Gloss: MLG1 13 Orange Red
26. Loreal
Colour Riche: Classic Wine
27. CoverGirl
Katy Kat Matte: Cat Call
28. CoverGirl
Katy Kat Matte: Cosmic Cat
29. CoverGirl
Katy Kat Matte: Catoure
30. Caked
Lip Fondant: Low Key (from Ipsy)
31. Maybelline:
691 Rich Ruby
32. Lorac
Alter Ego: Celebrity
33. CoverGirl
Katy Kat Matte: Sphynx
34. Nabi
Matte Lip Gloss: MLG1 66 Indigo
35. CoverGirl
Katy Kat Matte: Coral Cat
36. Nyx
Soft Matte Lip Cream SMLC 18 Prague
37. Sephora
Wonderful Cushion Matte Lip Cream: Wonderful Magenta
38. Lorac
Alter Ego: Secret Agent
39. Lorac
Alter Ego: Free Spirit
40. CoverGirl
Katy Kat Matte: Magenta Minx
41. Nyx
Lingerie: Lipli
42. Loreal:
British Red
43. Shany
07
44. Nabi
Lipstick: Cherry
45. Rimmel
Kate Moss: 01
46. Nyx
Lip Butter: Ripe Berry (from Ipsy)
47. Rimmel
Kate Moss: 10
48. Lorac
Alter Ego: Show Girl
49. CoverGirl
Katy Kat Matte: Kitty Purry
50. Nabi
Lipstick: NLS Matte Orange
51. Lorac
Mod Lip Cream: Tres Chic
52. Lorac
Mod Lip Cream: Savoir Faire
53. Revlon:
Stormy Pink
54. Nabi
Lipstick: NLS Spice
55. Lorac
Mod Lip Cream: True Beauty
56. Nabi
Matte Lip Gloss: Plush Red
57. CoverGirl
Katy Kat Matte: Crimson Cat
58. Nabi
Matte Lip Gloss: Peach
59. CoverGirl:
Seduce
60. Nabi
Lipstick: NLS Lavender
61. CoverGirl:
Spellbound
62. Maybelline
Vivid Matte Liquid: Berry Boost
63. Rimmel
Kate Moss: 104
64. CoverGirl
Katy Kat Matte: Pink Paws
65. Nabi
Lipstick: NLS Shining Pink
66. Shany
01
67. Nabi
Matte Lip Gloss: Pink Red
68. Nyx
Whipped Lip and Cheek Cream: Pink Cloud
69. Nabi
Lipstick: NLS Red Red
70. Lorac
Alter Ego: Beauty Guru
71. Revlon Infallible: Red (decluttered)
72.
73.
74.
75. Shany 04
76. Nars Velvet Lip Pencil: Cruella
77. Urban Decay Vice Lipstick: Bad Blood
78. Nabi Lipstick: Nude
79. Nabi Lipstick: Red
80. Revlon: Wink For Pink
81. Winky Lux Double Matte Whip: Angel Food (from Ipsy)
82. Maybelline Metallic: Copper Rose
83. Lorac Alter Ego: Dominatrix
84. Maybelline Bold: Midnight Blue
85. Urban Decay Gwen Stefani: Rock Steady
86. Nars Satin Lip Pencil: Rikugien
87. Icing: Pink
88. Makeup Forever Acrylips: 501
89. Tarte: Delish (from Ipsy)
90. Icing: Red
91. Loreal Infallible Lip Paint: Domineering Teal
92. Tarte: Birthday Suit
93. Makeup Forever Sample
94. Maybelline Metallic Matte: Serpentine
95. Maybelline: Espresso Exposed
96. CoverGirl Katy Kat Matte: Maroon Meow
97. Maybelline Vivid Matte Liquid: Wicked Berry
98. Maybelline
99. Maybelline: Sapphire Siren
100. Nyx Soft Matte Lip Cream: San Paulo [August 8]
Be sure to check out my video that is the slide show off all these selfies from Instagram: LINK HERE.
So my next step is to start using up some of the lipsticks I have. I considered doing just one color until it was gone, but a very smart friend said I would probably get bored, and she is right. So I am thinking of picking 7 and rotating through them.
Until my next post, thanks for reading.
So my next step is to start using up some of the lipsticks I have. I considered doing just one color until it was gone, but a very smart friend said I would probably get bored, and she is right. So I am thinking of picking 7 and rotating through them.
Until my next post, thanks for reading.
Thursday, July 20, 2017
Post #17: Run Suzanne, run!
I am going to run a marathon!
So contrary to what I wrote in Post #13, and then again in Post #15, I have decided to run a marathon. The decision was thanks to a podcast I listen to: Not Real Runners. The two hosts have made running a marathon seem accessible, and after episode #34 I decided. So, as soon as the registration for the Little Rock Marathon opens up, I am registering. I think having this goal will help me stay on track with my running.As of right now I have a couple goals in mind:
1. Finish the 10k Trainer by ZenLabs by the end of October
2. Pick up with the Marathon Trainer, also by ZenLabs, after completing the 10k Trainer
3. Take at least 57,000 steps on one day per week from now until March (when the marathon is)
After completing that first goal, I am going to go and get myself a real pair of running shoes, getting them fitted and everything, that I use just for running.
I worked on my vision board for this plan over the weekend, and I am almost done with it. The only thing that is missing is the marathon theme. The race directors have not released the theme yet. This is important because it will be the theme my costume is based on. When it comes to my vision board half of the content is the training for the marathon itself, and the other half is brainstorming my run costume.
A back of the envelope calculation, with running 3 miles/walking 1 mile, has me finishing 26.2 miles in 5 hours, 38 minutes, and 24 seconds - which is a 13 mile/minute pace, totally realistic - I think.
Monday, July 10, 2017
Post #16: My Pan Project
Start Date: June 28, 2017
On the evening of June 27th, I went through my makeup and decluttered (aka threw out) some mascaras and eyeshadows (5 mascaras, 3 eyeshadow pallets). I also set aside a number of products that I added to my first ever Pan Project list. For those of you who are unfamiliar with the term Pan Project, it is something that has been circling in the YouTube Makeup Artist community, where you commit to finishing products, aka "Hit pan," before purchasing new makeup. I have quite a bit of makeup, so I thought this would be a good think for me to do. Also, before posting this I went through my lip product drawer and decluttered a couple lip glosses (They were more gloopy than glossy) and some lip stains (they were dried up).
1. Clinique High Impact Mascara (2) [These I took from makeup that my sister was decluttering]
2. Elizabeth Arden Ceramide [I have had this one since 2012]
3. Smashbox eyelash Primer [I have had this one since 2013]
4. Makeup Forever Smoky Extravagant [This one I have only had for a little over a year, it is one of my favorite mascaras so I should be able to use it up easy enough]
The remainder of this section are trial sizes:
5. Makeup Forever Smokey Extravagant [This might be empty already, but I need to double check]
6. Benefit's They're Real [My second favorite mascara, it is probably nearly finished]
7. it Cosmetics Superhero [Just got it in my May Ipsy bag]
8. The Balm Mad Lash [couple months old - from an Ipsy bag]
9. it Cosmetics Hello Lashes! [got this one because I bought an it Cosmetic's set at Ulta]
10. Our Fully Charged Magnetic Mascara [got this one in June's Ipsy bag, so it is brand new]
Eyeliners:
1. Kat Von D tattoo liquid liner [turns out it was dried out, so I trashed it. Luckily, it was only a sample size.] DONE 06/29/17
2. Rimmel Scandal-eyes kohl in Nude, pencil eyeliner
3. Makeup Forever XL eye pencil in Black [sample size, from I don't even know how long ago]
Eyeshadows:
1. Rimmel Quad Eyeshadow
2. Avon [one color]
3. Maybelline Casual Look - Browntones
4. Loreal Wear Infinite - Mocha Buff
5. Color Design [four set]
6. Loreal Wear Infinite - Rose Petals
Concealer/Powder/Foundation [thankfully some darker colors, because I am currently tan]:
1. Clinique Airbrush Concealer
2. Covergirl powder foundation - classic beige
3. Covergirl classic beige foundation
4. Rimmel Stay Matte pressed powder [I should try re-potting this one; it is all broken up]
5. Neutrogena buff foundation
6. Neutrogena buff pressed powder
7. Sephora pressed powder
8. it Cosmetics foundation medium [sample size] DONE 07/04/17
9. Loreal foundation sand beige
NonMakeup
1. Herbal Essences Dry Shampoo DONE 06/30/17
2. Garnier Skin Renew cream
So as I said, I made this list on the evening of June 27th, and officially started on June 28th. Though, I realized on the morning of June 29th I used eyeshadow from my Smashbox Strobe Effect pallet instead of the eyeshadows I was supposed to be using. But here is to using up what I already have, instead of buying more!
I hope to do an update in about six months, just before the New Year, but with the foundations: here's hoping I get through them before my tan fades.
#panproject #wastenotwantnot
PS After I am done cataloging my lipsticks, I have a couple sample sized lipsticks to add to the next round of my Pan Project.
On the evening of June 27th, I went through my makeup and decluttered (aka threw out) some mascaras and eyeshadows (5 mascaras, 3 eyeshadow pallets). I also set aside a number of products that I added to my first ever Pan Project list. For those of you who are unfamiliar with the term Pan Project, it is something that has been circling in the YouTube Makeup Artist community, where you commit to finishing products, aka "Hit pan," before purchasing new makeup. I have quite a bit of makeup, so I thought this would be a good think for me to do. Also, before posting this I went through my lip product drawer and decluttered a couple lip glosses (They were more gloopy than glossy) and some lip stains (they were dried up).
My List
Mascaras:1. Clinique High Impact Mascara (2) [These I took from makeup that my sister was decluttering]
2. Elizabeth Arden Ceramide [I have had this one since 2012]
3. Smashbox eyelash Primer [I have had this one since 2013]
4. Makeup Forever Smoky Extravagant [This one I have only had for a little over a year, it is one of my favorite mascaras so I should be able to use it up easy enough]
The remainder of this section are trial sizes:
5. Makeup Forever Smokey Extravagant [This might be empty already, but I need to double check]
6. Benefit's They're Real [My second favorite mascara, it is probably nearly finished]
7. it Cosmetics Superhero [Just got it in my May Ipsy bag]
8. The Balm Mad Lash [couple months old - from an Ipsy bag]
9. it Cosmetics Hello Lashes! [got this one because I bought an it Cosmetic's set at Ulta]
10. Our Fully Charged Magnetic Mascara [got this one in June's Ipsy bag, so it is brand new]
Eyeliners:
1. Kat Von D tattoo liquid liner [turns out it was dried out, so I trashed it. Luckily, it was only a sample size.] DONE 06/29/17
2. Rimmel Scandal-eyes kohl in Nude, pencil eyeliner
3. Makeup Forever XL eye pencil in Black [sample size, from I don't even know how long ago]
Eyeshadows:
1. Rimmel Quad Eyeshadow
2. Avon [one color]
3. Maybelline Casual Look - Browntones
4. Loreal Wear Infinite - Mocha Buff
5. Color Design [four set]
6. Loreal Wear Infinite - Rose Petals
Concealer/Powder/Foundation [thankfully some darker colors, because I am currently tan]:
1. Clinique Airbrush Concealer
2. Covergirl powder foundation - classic beige
3. Covergirl classic beige foundation
4. Rimmel Stay Matte pressed powder [I should try re-potting this one; it is all broken up]
5. Neutrogena buff foundation
6. Neutrogena buff pressed powder
7. Sephora pressed powder
8. it Cosmetics foundation medium [sample size] DONE 07/04/17
9. Loreal foundation sand beige
NonMakeup
1. Herbal Essences Dry Shampoo DONE 06/30/17
2. Garnier Skin Renew cream
So as I said, I made this list on the evening of June 27th, and officially started on June 28th. Though, I realized on the morning of June 29th I used eyeshadow from my Smashbox Strobe Effect pallet instead of the eyeshadows I was supposed to be using. But here is to using up what I already have, instead of buying more!
I hope to do an update in about six months, just before the New Year, but with the foundations: here's hoping I get through them before my tan fades.
#panproject #wastenotwantnot
PS After I am done cataloging my lipsticks, I have a couple sample sized lipsticks to add to the next round of my Pan Project.
Saturday, July 1, 2017
Post #15 Making up for lost time
Updates!
Sewing
I have still been doing a bit of trial and error when it comes to getting better at sewing. Since my last sewing post I made another circle skirt and a simple dress, both in the same fabric. The fabric I used is a black and white, tribal print pattern. I saw it at Joann's and I wanted it. It is a thick, knit fabric, aka it is stretchy, but not prone to runs like the navy blue knit fabric I used for my first dress (post #11). The circle skirt was only one piece, so a true circle skirt, that all I had to do was add the elastic waist band and secure the hem. I am pretty pleased with it. and it is one of three skirts I wear on a regular basis. (I have only worn my first skirt once). The dress is also a big hit, I am consistently getting complements on it.
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| Day 32 Lorac Alter Ego Celebrity and the dress I made |
Makeup Artistry
I have not done any movie makeup looks since my Alien/Sea creature, but I did start a Pan Project on June 28th (Post #16). That is gonna be a big improvement because I was able to declutter some makeup that was dried up and was a waste of space. I also found that I have some darker foundations and powders that will look better with my summer skin (I managed to get a tan somehow). I am also currently partaking in a 100 days of lipstick (Post #17), which I will post about once it is all over, I am 30 days away. If you haven't seen pictures, you must not be following me on Instagram (neon8919). It is on Instagram that I am keeping track of what I look like in each lipstick. I am also writing down all the lipsticks in a little notebook, which is a helpful way to keep my life organized.
Running
I restarted the Marathon Trainer for a third time, I am on week number 4, GEM kind of derailed my progress, but the hope is that I will be able to keep it up and get to a point where I can run without the Trainer. As I have said before, and I will say again, I am not intending to run a marathon any time soon, but I would like to be able to run a 10k (~6 miles), that would be awesome.
Physics
June was a month of travel: the 2nd MMS community workshop (in Boulder, CO) at the beginning of the month, and then GEM 2017 (in Portsmouth, VA) the third week. I am one of the GEM Student Representatives so that kept me busy leading up to, and into, the meeting.
This summer I have two things that need to get done:
(1) My paper - which I have been working on, but it is not in a completed stage yet...
(2) My thesis proposal - I will be turning it in at the beginning of the Fall semester, so as soon as my paper is done my efforts will be turned to coming up with my title. The title cannot be changed from the one I submit in the Fall, this means it has to be broad enough, because I don't know what results I might get, and it must be narrow enough to still be a PhD title.
Tuesday, May 23, 2017
Post #14 *blows off dust* May
I've been MIA. Things got disorganized.
Tomorrow is a fresh start, albeit it is not the first of a month, and it is not the start of a week, but I know I have been slacking with stuff I want to make happen in my life. One good night sleep, followed by an early morning tomorrow.
Eleven days before I leave for Boulder (I have a MMS meeting there). I want to take care of a few things before leaving. I'm going to get through 11 more days of the Marathon Trainer. I am going to read a bunch of relevant papers, I am going to come to a conclusion about my research so I can finish writing my paper and send it to coauthors, I am going to use Memorial Day weekend to see a dress or two and do a makeup look or two. All these things just to kickstart myself back to productivity in all aspects of my life.
Tomorrow is a fresh start, albeit it is not the first of a month, and it is not the start of a week, but I know I have been slacking with stuff I want to make happen in my life. One good night sleep, followed by an early morning tomorrow.
Eleven days before I leave for Boulder (I have a MMS meeting there). I want to take care of a few things before leaving. I'm going to get through 11 more days of the Marathon Trainer. I am going to read a bunch of relevant papers, I am going to come to a conclusion about my research so I can finish writing my paper and send it to coauthors, I am going to use Memorial Day weekend to see a dress or two and do a makeup look or two. All these things just to kickstart myself back to productivity in all aspects of my life.
Tuesday, February 28, 2017
Post #13 February Summary - March Goals
Straight from my January Summary:
I did complete my first dress as you have seen in post #11.
Also, I did attempt to create an alien inspired by an angler fish, post #12, albeit nearly a week late.
I have been slacking on the plasma textbook. I only completed up to the section I posted on earlier this months: post #10.
I have not submitted my paper yet...
I still have no real thought on my thesis proposal...
Technically, I have not finished the C210k Trainer, instead I have started the marathon trainer by Zen Labs. I am not doing this because I aspire to run a marathon, I am running off the adage "Go big or go home," pun intended. I ran outside during the beautiful weather we had last week, and failed miserably, so instead of trying to continue with the free version of C210k, I would just do the one time payment of the marathon trainer and be good to go until I can run on my own for any distance. So who knows, six months from now, maybe I will be capable of running 26.2 miles. (Don't worry if you laughed, I am laughing, and anyone who knows me would laugh. I am not a marathon runner, I like pizza entirely too much. Though if I do make it, this whole section will be fun to read, and make a great part of my Success Story.)
So 2 out of 6 goals completed... eh. Here's to a successful March:
Stuff I am hoping to finish in February:
1. Sew my first dress (will also be in the February sewing blog)
2. An alien makeup inspired by a deep sea creature
2. An alien makeup inspired by a deep sea creature
3. Chapter 2 of Gurnett and Bhattacharjee
4. Submit my first first-author paper
5. Have my thesis proposal mostly done.
6. Finish the C210k Trainer
6. Finish the C210k Trainer
I did complete my first dress as you have seen in post #11.
Also, I did attempt to create an alien inspired by an angler fish, post #12, albeit nearly a week late.
I have been slacking on the plasma textbook. I only completed up to the section I posted on earlier this months: post #10.
I have not submitted my paper yet...
I still have no real thought on my thesis proposal...
Technically, I have not finished the C210k Trainer, instead I have started the marathon trainer by Zen Labs. I am not doing this because I aspire to run a marathon, I am running off the adage "Go big or go home," pun intended. I ran outside during the beautiful weather we had last week, and failed miserably, so instead of trying to continue with the free version of C210k, I would just do the one time payment of the marathon trainer and be good to go until I can run on my own for any distance. So who knows, six months from now, maybe I will be capable of running 26.2 miles. (Don't worry if you laughed, I am laughing, and anyone who knows me would laugh. I am not a marathon runner, I like pizza entirely too much. Though if I do make it, this whole section will be fun to read, and make a great part of my Success Story.)
So 2 out of 6 goals completed... eh. Here's to a successful March:
Stuff I am hoping to finish in March:
1. Sew a vest, some beach apparel, and my Tea Party dress
2. An angel/devil makeup inspired by a good/bad personality trait
3. Chapter 2 of Gurnett and Bhattacharjee
4. Submit my first first-author paper
5. Have my thesis proposal done.
6. Finish weeks 2, 3, 4, and 5 of the Marathon Trainer
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