The Art of Being a Lady

Lately I've been working on one of my many projects I had set out to do for 2016, and as it grows to and end I figured better late than never, right?! I finally took out the time to go through inspiring photographs and quotations for my vision board.

As, I was doing this, I asked myself what I wanted to project through my board. What did I want to accomplish, who did I want to be, what was the grandest vision possible for my life? Pinterest was my best friend during the entire process. Inspired by the many photos and little things, I began to notice something about myself. All of my pictures had to do with self growth but also femininity. I have woman like First Lady Obama, Emma Watson, and many other influential woman in our society. What do they all have in common? They are all elegant woman. 

 You know, I don't consider myself to be very feminine. I put on makeup and dress in female clothes but I'm not the girly girl type. I've always been a bit of a tomboy. Always sporting comfy and relaxing clothes. I CAN go outside without doing my hair or makeup, I can wear the same thing two, three and even four times, I rather put on a pair of sneakers than a pair of heels. That's just me, so then why is my inner self projecting a completely different woman in my board?

I concluded that the problem lies with number one, self esteem and number two, the lack of money. Although I'd like to think I have good self esteem, the image I project to the rest of the world may not be what I think it to be like in reality. I'm a mom of three toddlers. To find the time for me is next to impossible. So, I don't look my best all of the time. Really though, who can chase toddlers in heels? Not me that's for sure! I'm then obligated to opt for the comfy sneakers and yoga pants. Some may suggest waking up earlier before the kids get up in order to have time for myself to get ready. Let's be honest, ain't no body doin' that. My 10 month old has yet to have a sleeping pattern/schedule and is up the majority of the night and up bright and early with the other two. My spirits sometime's are just dragging behind me in the dirt...

As I mentioned before, my other struggle is the lack of money. What do I mean by this? I mean, being broke! Although my husband works a full-time job, we only make enough money to make ends meet. We budget as if there was there is no tomorrow! We don't really have the means to buy "extra" things. Affording things like, going to get my nails done or even updating my wardrobe is a hard feat to accomplish...ever.  The fashionable and luxury attire I want is simply unattainable at the moment. 

But that's okay! Therefore, the purpose of the vision board. To aspire to better! This brings me to what I wanted to share with you all. In planning my vision board, I came to the realization that I want to be better, a better person, a better wife and mother, a better woman. The art of being a lady has disappeared and I want to be an example and help empower woman by bringing it back. This doesn't mean taking away the progress woman have made over centuries but to strengthen what separates us from the men and be inspiring, influential, strong woman for the rising generations. I invite you to subscribe to my channel and follow my blog to join me in my journey of becoming a badass woman in today's world. Yet remaining, poised, elegant, and feminine. I want to be someone people respect, admire and aspire to being. Hopefully, you will too. So join me next week for our first lessons on how to be a lady. There will be a new video up to go along with my posts! Till next time,...

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Baby Rachael is here! An Over Due Introduction

THIS WEEK: Hello my lovelies, to my surprise I've been getting many questions as to where I have disappeared off to. This makes me happy inside. Last post I left off on, I was about 36 weeks pregnant, had published my first youtube channel video, and life was simpler. Many things have happened and changed since then. 

For one, I had my baby girl. Her name is Rachael Bellamy, and was born on the 25th of February. Everything went well at L&D and she was born a healthy little princess. She is my second daughter and I'm very blessed to have her join our not so little family anymore. She is now just about three weeks old. Both Jacob and Samantha are the sweetest to her. They do get jealous often but none the less, it's been a pretty smooth transition for them accepting their new little sibling.

Speaking of transitions, (see what I did there?) Both the kids have transitioned beds. Sam is now in a toddler bed, and misses her crib oh so much! Jacob is now in a big boy bed,..actually a really big boy bed, a twin size. He loves playing in it, but not so much sleeping in it. We find him in the morning in Samantha's bed and Sam on the floor. So, at some point in the night he kicks her out of the bed, we're working on that, haha. 

Last but not least,... we have moved and we just got our internet installed finally! I do admit, I miss our place. It's really been the only place I've felt like it was really our "home." Since being married, we've moved a lot, and because of that I've always felt each house was temporary and never grown attached to it. But for some reason, I really grew to love that place. Until we have a place of our own- I guess I'll always feel this way. Oh well. Here's to new beginnings. New baby, new house, new not pregnant me!

So, this is why I've been so MIA. I do hope to get back on track with my youtube channel and blog plans soon. I just have to figure out a few things, and get more things unpacked.

BABY SPOTLIGHT: Rachael Bellamy Lucambio #historianphotography

SNAPSHOTS SINCE RACHAEL'S BIRTH: My handsome little boy Jacob sporting a new haircut, Samantha having a little beauty sleep in her new big girl carseat, as well as her in her new toddler bed- where she can continue this said beauty sleep haha, the last time these little stinkers took a nap together in our old place before the big move, and before the arrival of their new baby sis.

TO DO'S & GOALS FOR THE WEEK:
- Continue to unpack
- Work on having Jacob stay in his bed at night
- Organize the "Master Bedroom"
- Set up my vanity desk
- Plan out one new video to record
- Write one new blog entry
- Begin my "transformation" series content for when I can work out again.
A FEW FACTS:

• I've realized how much garbage I have acquired whilst moving.
• Rachael apparently doesn't like pictures taken of her- hence the fight she put up during her newborn photo shoot.
• Samantha is walking more, though she chooses to crawl more often than not.
• Jacob is the sweetest big brother ever! And Sam just loves to give Rachael kisses.

Something to take away:

"Being an adult is mostly just going to bed when you don't want to and also waking up when you don't want to."

 -unknown (lol)

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Weekend Wrap-Up

THIS WEEK: So, this week was exhausting! I spent most of my time wiping running noses, soothing coughs, waking up in the middle of the night taking temperatures, and cherishing the 15 minutes of quiet time in the shower before heading out to deal with fussy toddlers. If you haven't figured it out by now, my kids have been sick and it sucks! Quarantined inside the house is slowly driving us insane. Okay, so it's not that bad, just a mild case of pneumonia but tiring none the less. Not much has happened this week in terms of exciting events, other than that we have officially begun packing to move into our new place, and that I'm 36 weeks and 4 days pregnant. Meaning any day now I'll be rushing to the hospital awaiting the arrival of our little princess because I'll be drinking raspberry leaf tea like there's no tomorrow! The weekend any who, I hope will be full of laughter, smiles, hugs and kisses. Having someone to celebrate Valentine's Day I must admit is nice. Spending all day in our pj's, eating our favorite snacks, while attempting to relax while watching movies Sunday night. Keep in mind it's a bit hard to do when you're toddlers are sick and fussy. Not all weeks can be perfect, but this one I can't complain too much of. February so far is having it's way with me...I'm just kidding. 

SNAPSHOTS OF THE WEEK: Oatmeal breakfast (nice warm and soothing for sick days,) #lovemyself selfie, my oldest darling, fog covering the moon-a strange thing that has been occurring all week in Calgary.

TO DO'S & GOALS FOR THE WEEK:
- Get the baby's and mine "go-to-bag" ready
- Have all the laundry done and put away
- Try and establish the kids daily routine back to normal
- Attempt to have Jacob take at least one nap this week
- Keep the kitchen tidy
- Have longer play times with the kids each day
- Go grocery shopping
- Glam myself up at least one day of the week and actually wear pants!
- Write at least one blog post
- Pack 1 box for each room a day
- Make Benjamin go paint our new place

A FEW FACTS:

• I can't wait to not be pregnant anymore! I've never made it past 36 weeks
• I've started planning and making my fitness goals for when I can begin to work out
• I really dislike moving
• I'm constantly wondering how I can achieve my goals and wild dreams as a blogger and youtuber. It's eating my mind.

Something to take away:

" If you can't stop thinking about it, don't stop working for it."

-unknown

credit: post idea thanks to the freckled fox

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Youtube Channel Creator Rewards + Fail to Launch

One of my goals this year was to begin filming videos for my youtube channel. I am so motivated, it's not even funny. I have set up a specific room in my house for filming, bought a few new makeup products, and began planning out rough video ideas. This was the week I should have begun creating content but it seems like I had a week of bad luck! 

I planned everything down to the very minute, so that I can make the best of my time, get all my house/momma chores done and have time to film. Well let me tell you it didn't happen in anyway like I had hoped...

First, my kids decided not to nap properly this week. No naps = cranky, fussy babies. Nothing will get done because they become so needy! So of course,...nothing got done. Laundry piled up, house is a mess, and must I go on?! After I made peace with my house being a disaster and my kids being cry babies, I decided to set up my filming space to try and feel like I'm getting things going.

I have it semi-set up in what used to be our office. I'm not too sure if I've mentioned this before, but both my husband and I are photographers and own a small business. We have more than enough equipment to film and photograph. We also conveniently had moved the office downstairs a few months ago and so we had and empty "extra" room. Now it's my makeup room :3 Anyways, I was setting up the lighting I need and tripod for the camera, I realized I was missing a few things from my photography bags. Like the screw thing that goes on the camera to mount it on the tripod. Also, half my lighting! For some reason its not all together and I only was able to put up the stands and umbrellas. The actual lights are missing, and the power plugs! I'm thinking to myself what the heck?! Either we were robbed or some how leprechauns took them... 

The misfortune doesn't end there, believe it or not. My husband is the one that will help me film. Since he'll be going to school for that too, we figured why not get in some practice in the mean time. He has two jobs, and so his work schedule is a bit unpredictable. But! One of his jobs is snow removal. It hasn't snowed since before Christmas, and suddenly mother nature wanted snow this week. He has worked every day since Sunday. If I didn't know better, I'd take it as a sign of "its not meant to be." But, this is something I really want to do, which brings me to the most exciting part of this post. 

Did you know that Youtube offer milestone awards for creators and their channels? 

It's called, Youtube Creator Rewards. They way it works is that once your channel hits 

- 100,000 (Platinum)

- 1 Million (Gold) and 

- 10 Million (Diamond) 

genuine subscribers you get these plaques mailed to you for hitting such huge milestones as a creator. I WANT THIS! Now, I know it'll take a lot of hard work and time to achieve and deserve but this is where I want to get to. 

Will you help and support me?

Let me know please and comment, what kind of content interests  you to learn and know more about. I blog about makeup, style, and life. The topics in between are endless! I plan to have everything sorted out this weekend that went horribly wrong setting up, in order to really start filming. I know there are tons of makeup gurus out there, but I know I'm offering something different and genuine. Realistic looks and how to apply beauty and fashion to your daily routine. Nowadays I find that most gurus do looks that you think, "where and when the heck am I going to where this to?" And even though they are gorgeous! They are useless to the average person. I hope to inspire the daily woman, and help each other on the journey to rediscovery and self-improvement. Remember everyone is beautiful,... 

You can subscribe to my Youtube Channel here: Kimii Amaya Official

and to my blog here: Life. Beauty. Style

I will be posting every week, so stay tuned for that first video.

I can't wait to read your comment suggestions!

p.s want more info on these awards, check out this link: Youtube Creator Rewards

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It's A Girl! Baby Lucambio Coming this Spring...or Winter

We are so excited about adding a second baby girl to our family. Although we announced the gender back in October to our family, I never made an official announcement. I always thought deep down inside it would be a girl, just because this pregnancy has been almost exactly the same as with Samantha, our first baby girl. Who actually just turned one! 

Even though I've been prego twice before, I never get used to the idea that there is a little human squirming inside of me! When I feel her kick, its still weird. She was very cooperative during this gender reveal ultrasound up until it was time to reveal the gender! She decided she wanted to be a lady and have her legs crossed right when it was time to look. I was getting a bit disappointed after a several minutes of trying to get her to uncross her legs. We almost left without getting a verdict. But, after a lot of patience from our technician, she finally said " Okay, I think...I'm pretty sure I've got it." Not as reassuring as I would've hoped, but she had me at "okay." 

Now, it has just been such a struggle to think of baby names. So far, we just have Racheal. Any suggestions for a good middle name to go with it? Keep in mind...our last name is Lucambio -.- So wish us luck! We are due for March 2016, so we still have time. Leave your name suggestions below.

Until next time,

Love Kimii

foto via zara

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