November 27, 2013

Happiest Thanksgiving and Many Blessings To You and Yours!

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I can’t believe it! Another year almost over!

I’m thankful for so many things in my life the first of which is the fact that everyday I open my eyes, get out of my bed, and have a new chance to greet the world and about 99.9% of those days I greet it with a smile. Because my dear, dear friends, life was meant to be smiled and laughed through.

You don’t really need a turkey, dressing, and pumpkin pie or even a special day to be grateful and thankful for all you have. Please find joy in the little things, remember to be thankful for all things. Be it the tiny stuff like that bite of delicious bagel you had this morning for breakfast or the big things like the beautiful family and friends you share your life with.

I’m lucky. I have a wonderful family that cares about and adores me and that I get to equally love, care, and adore back. I have incredible friends who aren’t even friends but more like extended family. And most important I have my online life that I get to share with all of you daily. Everyday you let me into your life is a blessing. You smile with me, laugh over the silly stuff, geek out over the newest TV show, game, or book, and of course, we get to drool all over makeup together. I can’t believe I get my “real” friends and family and I’m lucky enough to have my extended online ones as well, ALL of YOU!

I’m blessed to say the least.

I’m thankful to be here, right now, healthy, alive, and able to type this message to you. No one knows what tomorrow brings that’s why today you have to live like it might be your very last day to enjoy everything you have and to realize how lucky you truly are. Ease your troubled mind for the day, smile and remember to laugh often because it truly is the best medicine in the world and remind yourself you have a new beginning each and every day of your life. Use that time to be the best person you can be and remember to be thankful for the time you have because life is a very short fleeting moment. You blink and time flies by.

Use Thanksgiving as a reminder to be thankful but use everyday as a day to remember that you’re blessed to be alive.

May your Thanksgiving be filled with wonderful food, great friends, lovely family, and most important thanks you woke up this morning, opened your eyes, and had the ability to pop out of bed and start a new day! Every single day you get a brand new beginning. That means if you screw it up today you still have a blank chalk board to start ALL over again in the morning. My parents will hate me for saying it but I’m not a religious person but isn’t it a miracle we can just start fresh every single day? Use each of your days wisely, they end too soon!

I leave you with a powerful message from Matisyahu because he explains it a lot better than I ever could.

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Isabella MuseIsabella is just an average everyday geeky girl who doesn’t blend her eyeshadow correctly, wears too much blush, and hopes she never finds her holy grail products because she likes the thrill of the chase so much. Her mission is to bring you super honest reviews on makeup, skincare, fragrance and all things beauty. She’s in no way an expert on the topic and she sure as hell isn’t a super model. But she’s passionate about makeup and is seeking like-minded individuals that like pina coladas, getting caught in the rain, and ones that enjoy spending hundreds of dollars at Sephora without feeling buyer’s remorse. If you’re that person feel free to reach out and leave a comment or follow me on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Bloglovin‘.

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  • ashley

    Wow, your post definitely made me feel shallow for only looking forward to turkey. Perhaps I should do some reflection too… till then I will fantasize about stuffing. Happy Thanksgiving!

    • the Muse

      lol not shallow at all 🙂 everyone looks forward to turkey! Enjoy it! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!

  • kimkats

    What lovely sentiments, and so very true! Happy thanksgiving Muse – I’m so glad I found your blog – it’s truly one of the high points of my day.

    Blessings to you and yours, and lots of virutal hugs! ((((Muse))))

    Kim 🙂

    • the Muse

      the same to you kim and your family and your friends. Have a blessed and happy one. 🙂 big hugs! I surely wish I could really wrap my arms around you for a warm hug but virtual will do for now 🙂 <3!

  • LINDARRAGNAR

    Aww such a heartfelt and warming message Muse! 🙂 I went to Washington D.C recently and they have the WWII two vet visit and the volunteers would have shirts that said on the back “every day is a bonus”, and it really is true. So many people don’t get the luxury of waking up to see today.

    🙂 anyways great post and great video! You may like the remix Infected Mushroom remix of this song! They are my fav band and they are also from Israel!

    • the Muse

      Linda indeed and great sentiments, each day you have IS a bonus 🙂 so many people can’t even get out of their own bed without help, we are very lucky! I love that remix! It is incredible because you can really hear Matisyahu’s vocals so well! He always sounds like a very young boy when he sings or talks. So soft spoken and gentle. Totally a hero! Plus hey, love the techno in the background, somehow makes a serious song dance worthy lol!

      • LINDARRAGNAR

        Very true muse! 🙂

        hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving!!

        Yeah Matishyahu has one of the best most interesting voices in the industry, it really sounds like he is singing love. :,)

        • the Muse

          hope you had a lovely one Linda 🙂 Agreed! You can really feel the emotion in the words 🙂

  • Cj

    …how did you know I had a bagel today… *looks for cameras*

    I got so much cooking to do today, wish me luck, better yet take me to the spa after Black Friday? Lord knows I’ll need it lol.

    • the Muse

      I have them in your shower stall! mawahhhaaaa! absolutely name the place I’ll be there 🙂 <3! I love ya happy t-day hubby!

  • Christina D.

    Hey Sista Muse! You are right and there are many things to be thankful for, of which I include our friendship. Have a Happy and Healthy!

    • the Muse

      Christina, I am so lucky to have met and got to know you this year 🙂 Your texts make me smile, your emails with excited new drugstore finds make me grin (HEY GET TO HARMONS THEY HAZ COLOR TATTOOS), and your input/comments and feedback here are helpful to our fellow makeup junkies! I’m thankful for our friendship this year :-D! Have a happy one sis! and a wonderful Holiday season ahead xoxoxo!

  • Christina D.

    Awww…thanks, La Belle Muse. I look forward to reading your reviews every day, and I still refer to past ones when purchasing new products since I’ve been playing catch-up with mid to high range brands. However, it’s having someone to commiserate with that has been the most fun! I look forward to meeting up with you, too, hopefully if we can coordinate schedules next month.

    But for now, it’s off to Harmon’s…

    • the Muse

      lol have fun storming the castle and text me if anything great pops up! AND YES 😀 we do do do need to meet up soon for dinner (my treat)! Dude there’s nice a Italian place right next to Harmons!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! hahaha! ;-D I agree completely, the love of makeup is always such a lovely thing to share 😀 <3! You're the sweetest my dear sis! 🙂

  • Sarah

    Love this post!! Have a wonderful thanksgiving and thanks for reminding me whats important (along with a swipe of gloss 😉

  • NIna R.

    Thank you for the uplifting post! Happy Thanksgiving and thank you for all the time and effort you put into your blog!

  • Kimmwc03

    I thankful for you, Muse, among with my other blessings. Happy Thanksgiving!

  • Joy

    What a beautiful, uplifting message! Thank you for being you Musey, and for your lovely blog which I look forward to reading everyday. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your loved ones! XOXO

    • the Muse

      and to you Joy and to you 🙂 have a wonderful one and thanks for always brightening up this place with your great comments 🙂

  • Christina D.

    I am compelled to thank you again — this time, for recommending I make a pilgrimage to Harmon’s today. Although you mentioned Color Tattoos (nothing new, unless you meant the three matte shades which we both already have)– there were 6 gorgeous L’Oreal Infallibles! My kind of cool colors, too! I sent you a text with a photo of the display. If you should want, I’d be happy to send you the names of all six. Happy Thanksgiving to me!

    • the Muse

      YAY! ha! good hauling Christina 🙂 I’m glad you got them sorry didn’t get a chance to reply to text was swamped but they LOOK AMAZINGS! hope you had a lovely t-day my friend!

  • Littlecreek81

    Love you sweetie! What a crazy year of stuff to be thankful for! Hope you have a wonderful time with the fam. My weekend project is to decorate cookie with royal icing for the first time eva. It can’t be that hard right?

    • the Muse

      hey brooke! How was your T-day? 😀 It was amazing 🙂 and I hope yours was too! hope you had some frosting for me too! licking the spoon is the best part 😀

  • AmandaM

    Thank you for such a lovely post about Thanksgiving, and I whole-heartedly agree! I wish you and yours a wonderful Thanksgiving. I’ll be spending mine with the people I love most, and I’m truly grateful for that!

  • Amy Amethyst

    Happy Thanksgiving Muse! I’m spending it with my parents. My mom has already cooked 3 pies. I feel bad that my bf won’t get to spend the day with us because he’s out on the road. But I’ll make sure to eat some pie for him. Hope you have a great holiday!

    • the Muse

      awww Amy! Sorry he’s away! But hope you had a beautiful one anyway 🙂

  • Courtney

    Thanks for the sweet message!! And thanks for the awesome blog. It’s a little piece of MU heaven or me each day. I hope your Holiday is jouyous and blessed!! 😉

  • amber m

    That was such a nice reminder of all the things lil & big that could/should be thankful for everyday and one of the things that I’m sure we’re all thankful for are you Muse and all the hard work you do to keep us all so pretty. Happy Thanksgiving.

    • the Muse

      hey amber! indeed, indeed 😀 and I’m thank for YOU! I work harder because all of you inspire me so very much! Hope you had a beautiful day!

  • Stephanie L.

    You are such a lovely person. Thank you for this post. I find myself getting down a lot lately. In my line of work, I deal with the underbelly of society. I see so much ugliness and the damage that we can do to one another. Your posts always brighten my day, thank you for taking time for us. Happy Thanksgiving.

    • the Muse

      stephanie, that’s hard! I hope you keep your chin up! <3! Many thanks and I hope you had a beautiful T-day and put work away for the day 🙂 <3! thank you for sharing your day and time with me!

  • Angel

    Happy Thanksgiving Muse! Thank you for the gentle reminder to know that we can start fresh every day. I cooked all day doing prep work for more cooking tomorrow. I’m blessed to be sharing my Thanksgiving with family and a dear friend. There is much to be thankful for. I hope you have a wonderful day with extra pumpkin pie 🙂 xoxo

    • the Muse

      aw same to you angel I hope it was extra extra special and your friend was blessed to spend it with you and yours 🙂 hope you ate tons and have plenty of left overs 😀

  • midori

    Happy Thanksgiving Muse from the other side of the world!
    I haven’t had the chance to comment much this year, but I am truly thankful for you and your blog : )

  • tellle

    Muse- a happy and blessed thanksgiving to you. it is freeing to make mistakes (and learn from them) when one knows that tomorrow is another day to start fresh…! 🙂 Looking forward to being apart of the ‘new’ year with you via my second home, your blog! 😉 LOL xo’s from the great white north

    • the Muse

      aw thanks telle 🙂 you’re very welcome to snuggle up close in your second home! May we have a good year ahead!

  • Stacy

    This is the other reason I LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!! Not only are you the best beauty blogger, You are so very down to earth, caring, kind, full of love and compassion! This really comes through in your blog every day!! Your message today is beautiful and so are you!! Happy Thanksgiving MUSE!! xo

    • the Muse

      aw thanks stacy shucks! 🙂 <3!!!!!!!!!!!!! thank YOU so much! I hope you had a beautiful Thanksgiving and many thanks for being a reader of Musings of a Muse! 😀

  • bebe

    Happy Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours, Muse. I hope today brings you much love, joy, laughter and a GREAT Thanksgiving dinner to boot. Enjoy! ;-D

  • Laurinha

    Hi Muse!!
    Happy thanksgiving! To you and yr family!
    Thanks for sharing yr beauty expertise with us, with me!

  • Mak

    I am so thankful for my family, friends, and how blessed I am to live a pretty amazing life. Over the summer, I discovered a passion for makeup. I am thankful for your site and your amazing reviews, and it has inspired me to create my own blog! Thanks for all your posts, I check you site every single day 🙂

    • the Muse

      hi mak! I hope you had a lovely thanksgiving 🙂 and awesome congrats on your blog and thank you!

  • Galaxia

    Happy Thanksgiving to you, too! You know, I’ve been feeling down lately (side effect of being way too hard on myself) but this holiday came at the perfect time…a great reminder that I have so much to be thankful for 🙂