Time's A-Wastin'...

Thursday, 25th of September, 2014

Much has changed since my last post. I'm coming to realize that as much as I want to be involved in and do all these different things, I must prioritize. I cannot do all at once. There's just no way. School has to be done. Work has to be done. Chores have to be done. My responsibilities with the audiovisual stuff for church has to be done. With just that, my mind can barely keep up. And still I daydream of learning four more languages, a wedding, opening an art gallery, doing carpentry, learning metalsmithing and glassworking, learning to drive standard, exercising with my future sister-in-law, volunteering with all these different organizations, the list goes on and on. There is SO much that I would love to do. I'm gonna drive myself crazy. I can see that happening.
This semester, I am taking two classes only. Just these two and I get my associates degree in science. I am feeling like I have progressed to a brick wall. Climbed a ladder to find a greased pole to climb. What now? What college do I transfer to? How am I gonna make it? I have no financial aid, no scholarships, and I am unwilling to take out a loan. Community college tuition and book costs have been nice. Just the hundreds. Everywhere else: thousands. My head spins. My fiance and family tell me not to worry. It's just money. We can figure it out. I have such amazing people pushing me forward. I worry the load may become too heavy for them to keep pushing. I am unable to relax about this. How does anyone suck it up and just push forward with it?
On the bright side, I'm getting better at getting rid of distractions. I've removed all the social media apps from my phone. I only have access to email on there now. And internet. Next step: get rid of this game that I have become addicted to. One that requires your full attention for about three two-hour periods every single day. Clash of Clans. Dear lord, I pay as much attention to that game as if I was living there as well. It's one of the only two "customize your own place" games that I've ever been able to enjoy. The other one: YoVille by Zynga. THAT game. Wow. I was SO addicted to it. It was like THAT became real life for me, while the real world became imaginary.
I can't keep wasting time. It passes faster than you expect. I gotta keep trying for scholarships. I have to start looking into colleges. I have to get some homework done. I've gotta exercise and eat better. I've gotta help out around the house and spend time with the people who matter most to me.
That's it for tonight. I'm nodding off here at the computer. I need sleep. G'nite everyone!

~Captain Polar Bear

Change, SurfsUp VoxBox, and Torchy's Tacos

Wednesday, 6th of August, 2014

First off, my apologies for not having posted in a while. You'd think you'd have more free time on vacation, but I've had so much to do. Matter of fact, I'm not sure how I even have time for this post right now. But anyways, I'm back. :)
I have just enrolled in my classes for this fall semester. I'm FINALLY gonna get my associates degree. And I'm actually excited for my Calculus class. Everyone says it's such a hard subject, so I'm really excited to give this class a go. I love challenges. I admit, I can be pretty lazy, but I've been trying to change that. Lately I've been trying to become a better person. I've started exercising, trying to eat healthier, trying to become a more disciplined and responsible person, and trying to better my relationship with God. I know it's possible, I see so many others doing it, but I can't figure out how they find the time to work on everything! Work has me out of the house a lot, I'm becoming more motivated to be healthier (because I can finally see my abs a little when I flex), and I have the desire to work on myself, but there's also chores at home, church and other activities, I'm gonna have school going on, I want to spend time with my boyfriend and time with my family, I occasionally watch movies and shows with my siblings here at home... I'm not giving up. I'm not getting lazy. I just have no idea how to juggle this schedule haha :D But like I said, I love challenges. I'll figure this out, I know.
Anyways, as for this SurfsUpVoxBox, I haven't had any reason to try the pain relief shot, no headaches lately, no menstrual cramps, nothin'. So I have no review for that. The Tropicana After Sun lotion with aloe vera gel hasn't been used either because despite this being summer and there being a lot of sun, I haven't gotten much. When I go out to exercise and run with my brother, it's usually late at night. During the day, I'm indoors. Working, drawing, on the computer, etc. What else was there? Oh yeah! I used the coupon for a free package of Jamba Juice smoothie mix, tried the smoothie, and loved it. Heaven in a glass. Did I already tell you guys about that? Can't remember... Anyways, so that was awesome. Really sweet, which I loved, but some of you out there are probably gonna want to water it down a lot. Ah, the Sinful Colors nail polish in "Anchors Away" (orange). Beautiful gloss, glides on easy, lasts a good couple days without a top coat. Not my favorite color, but it still looked good. Pretty good nail polish for its price. :D And finally, the waterproof Bombshell Curvaceous 2-step mascara from Covergirl. Beautiful stuff. However (maybe I'm putting it on wrong or something) it does flake a little bit and you have to keep checking and wiping the little black specks off your face. Also, even the waterproof makeup remover sometimes won't take it off completely and you'll have to put more remover on once or twice.
Ok! New restaurant! Name: Torchy's Tacos. Location: La Centerra in Cinco Ranch, just west of Houston, TX. Story: started out as a Taco Truck and made it big. My opinion: awesome food, the prices are like 3-5$ a taco (a whole bunch of awesomeness in about a 6 inch diameter corn or flour tortilla), great flavors, good sauces, and they have their own sodas, which I have yet to try. The decor in the place is cool. This place is awesome if you want some flavorful tacos that you can't get at your local Stripes or mexican restaurant. My favorites: The Crossroads and Mr. Orange. Try those two tacos.

Anyways, I have to go get ready for work, it was an absolute pleasure spilling my mind to you, world. Have an awesome day, go try something new, God bless, and all that good stuff!

~Captain Polar Bear

SurfsUp VoxBox!

Sunday, 29th of June, 2014

This past Monday, I received another Vox Box (See post titled "VivaVoxBox"), called the SurfsUp VoxBox!

The contents of the box were as follows:
                 a bottle of Hawaiian Tropic After Sun Hydrating Lotion with Aloe Gel,

              a Sinful Colors nail polish in "Anchors Away",

   










                          a FirstAid Shot Therapy pain reliever shot in Berry flavor,

                                                        Covergirl Bombshell Curvaceous 2-Step Waterproof Mascara,

     and coupons for a free 8 oz. bag of Jamba Juice smoothie mix!

Oh, and the card that explains what everything inside is. X)

The mascara was not in everyone's boxes. Some people got Not Your Mother's brand Texturizing shampoo and conditioner in trial sizes, but I've used that stuff. It smells amazing and works incredible, I can tell you that.
Anyways, I've already started testing some of this stuff, and I'll post about them as I go!
For anyone who wants to get stuff for free with the only catch being that you gotta test and review them and tell other people about these products, feel free to go to influenster.com and make an account! The website is pretty self explanatory, and for every voxbox campaign, they'll email you a survey to see if you qualify for that campaign! :) This is already my second box, the products they send are good quality stuff, you don't have to pay shipping or any fees or whatever. It's awesome. :D Shout out and a thank you again to Influenster for the voxbox, and I can't wait to test these things out!
And to everyone else, take care, God bless, and try something new! (I'm finally starting to try wearing makeup. I don't have much of an opinion on it yet, but I'll let you know what I think of it as I go haha)

~Captain Polar Bear

Things That Make Me Irrationally Angry

Saturday, 14th of June, 2014

Ok, everyone gets angry. Everyone gets angry over things that matter. And I have no idea if i'm the only one that gets to the point of blood-boiling rage over things like a tomato seed stuck to a plate, and not being able to pick the slippery little things up. I know, why get mad over something like that? And you'd think it'd be an easy thing to do... Until you try doing it with gloves... I work in a sandwich shop. I have to wear those plastic gloves. Sandwiches have tomatoes. Tomatoes have seeds. Seeds fall out. They land on smooth surfaces and slide around between your plastic-glove-coated fingers, laughing at you evilly as you struggle with all your might to try to pick them up off that surface and throw them away. They laugh as you struggle when you could just hear them scream in horror and agony as you spray them off with the powerful spray nozzle at the sink, watch them go down the drain, and get right back to work, calmly and peacefully and with a healthy blood-pressure. I can just do that instead of struggle and get angry. So why don't I?... No clue. I got a scumbag brain, I guess. (Anyone get the meme reference?) X) I overcomplicate situations all the time, and take the tougher road when there's usually a point A to point B way to do things.
Anyways, so that's one of the things that makes me irrationally angry.
Another thing: when other people take my food. Now, I'm not a starving person. I have more food than I need. I've never gone hungry. I can afford to buy more food. There's more in the fridge and pantry. The way my brain sees it: "I served it exactly how I wanted it! Just the right portions, the prettiest piece of chicken, none of the slightly overcooked scrapings from the sides of the pan, and the plate's CLEARLY been set where I plan to sit." Or, "I picked that 'specially for me! It was mine!"
That first one, it was just that. Served what I wanted to eat and set it where I was gonna sit. I go back to the kitchen to serve other plates for my family, and when I come back, my grandpa had dug into my plate. I almost couldn't hide my anger. But he's my grandpa, he didn't know it was for me, he was visiting, and he's the sweetest old man you'll ever meet. He kinda looks like Jaws from the James Bond movies, but he's very kind and awesome.
The second one, "I picked that 'specially for me!...", goes like this: Some friends and I had gone to buy some donuts for us and everyone back at the house we were gathered at. I picked myself a blackberry stuffed, powdered sugar coated donut. Man, it looked goood! But when we got back to the house, I didn't feel like eating it right away. So I left it in the box and went to hang with my buddies. When I came back later, I saw one of the adults thoroughly enjoying my donut. Again, tough time hiding my anger. And again, he didn't know I had picked it for me. I have no idea why this stuff pisses me off so much. I could've bitten the donut and left it there; no one's gonna touch a started donut. I could've taken a few bites from my plate and left the fork on the plate, make sure it looks like it's been started. But in the moment, I don't think. I don't think when it comes to a lot of stuff, actually... Anyways, that's the second thing that makes me angrier than is normal for things like this.
The third thing: HICCUPS. I hate them. They're an unwelcome bodily... whatever they are. They're embarrassing, annoying and enraging. It's so frustrating to be speaking and constantly interrupted by hiccups. It's like a kid trying over and over to get your attention while you're speaking to another adult. Not that I'm an adult... mentally. They make one ten word sentence last forever. They're a waste of time. One time, I got them six different times in one day. That's gotta be a record.
I also hate stopping. I hate any reason that slows me down from getting to wherever I'm going. Red lights, stop signs, traffic, and ESPECIALLY speed bumps. All that time slowing down and stopping is time that could be spent already at the destination. All the stops added up equal sooooo much more free time that I COULD have if I could just fly everywhere. No need to stop for anything. Just depart and arrive. And I guess if I'm using the guidelines of "any reason that slows me down from getting to wherever I'm going", then hiccups and my over-complicating mind could technically fall into this category.
Anyways, these are things that make me incredibly angry even though none of them are good enough reasons to use so much energy hating. Maybe some day I'll learn to control my inner self and not get so angry over these things anymore. There are other things that make me angry. A LOT more things. But these are the irrational ones. Anyways, as usual, take care, God bless, and go out and try something new! And try to control your frustration over things that don't matter. There's a lesson for the both of us. Bye for now!

~Captain Polar Bear

Back and Done

Monday, 9th of June, 2014

After almost 6 long months at sea, a tailwind picked up and we've reached land two days before expected. We've arrived to the homeland. I'm back with Outlaw Tiger. The one I fell in love with while trying to capture...

In other words: MY FATHER ENDED THE DEAL YESTERDAY!!! Two days before it was scheduled to be done, but still early! My boyfriend and I can now communicate as we please and date like a normal couple!!! :D 

Anyways, one day, I'll tell you the tale of Captain Polar Bear and Outlaw Tiger. How we met and fell in love. The fictional version, of course. Real life is too boring. X) I'm gonna tell the version that's chock-full of adventure and action and suspense and embellishment (as one comedian used instead of the word "exaggeration". I believe it was Dane Cook.). 

Also, I just ate a handful of blue m&m's. Not important in the least, but I'm just saying... 

~Captain Polar Bear

Tuesday, 3rd of June, 2014

Tuesday, 3rd of June, 2014

Today marks the last week of the six month deal to go without any contact with Mauricio, my love. June 10th can't come fast enough! I miss his scent. It puts me in a dreamy state as soon as I catch a wiff of it haha. :D
Having a boyfriend that already knows he wants to marry you, and also knowing you want to marry him, is one of those strange things that jerks your attention to the fact that you're growing up. I can't believe I'm twenty. I still think like a 6 year old, I just have the knowledge of a 20 year old. Yes, I CAN be mature, but I still act like a kid a lot. I have a child-like wonder for a lot of things. I'm easily amused, amazed, entertained, and distracted. I would still play with dirt if it were socially acceptable; however, I've found the acceptable adult version: clay sculpture. I love it. I need to take some pictures of the things I've made so I can show you. :D Anyways, back to the original thought: I can't believe I'm an adult now. I'm constantly reminded by all these little things that I'm no longer a child. I'm in college. I'm about to get my associates degree in science. I'm seriously already planning a wedding, and I'm looking forward to being a mother someday. I have my first checking and savings account and I have a job now. My first real, actual, paying job. Well, second technically. But I don't want to count the two weeks that I was a server at Cheddar's and then quit because my parents didn't want me coming home at 2 a.m. all the time. I no longer have the -teen suffix after my age. And I am dating a really real actual adult, too. It's insane when it hits you. But it's also a thrill. Like exploring new frontiers. Like you're the first to walk on the moon all over again... It's fun. :D
My first summer class began yesterday. Government. What a joy... (Definitely not. In case you're like me and can't tell when anyone except yourself is being sarcastic.) I have a teacher who's constantly saying this phrase, "But that's just my opinion" or "But that's just me." I have, after this government course, four more classes till I get my associates degree. I COULD have been done with it already, but I had chosen to go into nursing, and then changed my mind back to Biology. The bright side: the other classes I took will still apply to my Biology degree. Anyways, I always get so bubbly and excited when I think of my chosen careers and the path to get there. I know it'll take work, but I have the fascination for it, the hunger to learn, the will to do the work, and I have PLENTY of motivation from family, friends, my darling dearest boyfriend (which, from here on out will be referred to as my hubby. 'Cause we decided to get married and he calls me wifey already too. If you think that's weird, then oh well! I could really care less haha. Plus, it feels weird saying "boyfriend" for some reason. He's just so much more to me than that already.), and also from my own self. Like I said, I have a child-like amazement with a lot of things, and human anatomy and physiology is one of those things. :)
Ok, conversation topic: have you ever tried something new that you actually used to not like the idea of? A lot of the time, when someone tries something new, it's something they've never heard of, or the idea of it seems like something they'd like which makes it easier for them to go for it. But what about the things for which you already have negative preconceived notions? In my case, anime. I used to think the people who watched it were weird nerds. (I apologize for judging a book by its cover. I know it's wrong and this has been a learning experience for me. No more forming ideas and opinions on things I know nothing about.) Ok, so a friend once got me into a show called Sergeant Frog. Anime. Cute stuff, pretty funny. I think I stopped watching it 'cause I saw a rating online somewhere that said it had a bunch of nasties in it. (Nasties- used as a grouping noun for things that are "nasty" Example: sexytime scenes.) I was watching it with my little sister and didn't want to be the one to expose her to that part of the real world. That's a mom and dad's job. What does a big sister (who hadn't had a boyfriend yet) know about that? So, I stopped watching it. But I still have the beginning and end songs stuck in my head. Stupid catchy cute tune... Anyways, then recently, that same friend that got me watching Sgt. Frog recommended a much cleaner (and also so much more awesome) show called Naruto. I fell in love with the show. I'm as addicted to this show as I am to sugar. That bad. And then to top it all off, three of my current favorite songs are beginning and end songs from Naruto that I don't understand a word of! I used to think people who liked foreign music they probably didn't understand were weird also. My days of judging are long over. And plus, i realized that there are music videos with translated lyrics... What has been your experience of trying something you thought was stupid or weird or whatever? Was there a moral to your story? Lemme know, I'm curious.
Ok, so today I ate at this restaurant called Sult an Pepper Mediterranean Food. (Get it? Sultan Pepper? Salt and Pepper?? Sultan? No? Just me? Ok...) First off, it got my attention with the name. I LOVE THE CHEAP PUNS!!! :D If I were an internet meme, I'd be the Lame Pun Coon. Seriously. I have that type of sense of humor. Got it from both of my parents... Anyways, so, name draws me in, I walk into the restaurant, and the smells mesmerize me. All the different foods look so delicious. I wanna try EVERYTHING. :D So, two plates, different things on each one. Two different salads, one beef kabob, one chicken kabob, one potato that I have no clue how it was cooked, some pasta-type stuff and, of course, HUMMUS!!! One of my loves in the food world... *sigh!* ^_^ So anyways, it was amazingly delicious. All of it. Scrumdiddlyumptious. And I got free baklava for looking like I'm Syrian! That's new... I've always been asked if I'm Venezuelan. This is the first time anyone ever asks me if I'm Syrian. Very cool. X) They also have really friendly service. All of the workers are all smiley and happy and friendly, they'll give you a nice generous sample if you ask to try something, and answer your questions very well if you have any about the food or how the restaurant works 'cause it's your first time there haha. Aaaand here's the website: http://www.sultan-pepper.com/about.html If you haven't tried Mediterranean food yet, you're missing out. This stuff is sooooooooooooooooooooooooo good!

Hmm.... I know there was something else I wanted to tell you about, but I can't seem to remember what it was... Anyways, if I ever remember, I'll put it in another post. For now, take care, God bless, and go try something new! All you can lose is a little bit of time, maybe some money... BUT! You'll learn something new, make memories, and quite possibly will like it! And if you have an experience of something new you tried, a time you stepped out of your comfort zone and liked it, or stepped out of your comfort zone and hated it and returned to your happy place, and want to share it, go ahead and comment! I'd love to hear from you. :D 

~Captain Polar Bear

This-and-That

Tuesday, 27th of May, 2014

I love rain. And these past couple days have been nothin' but rain on and off. Sometimes a drizzle, most of the time light rain, and sometimes heavy rain. But about an hour ago, it was amazing. I was raining and sunny at the same time! I love it when that happens! I think that might be my favorite weather. Rainy and sunny at the same time... :D

Also, I think I may have killed a bird today... That or I just ran over its corpse in a parking lot... poor thing...

Do siblings HAVE to fight so much? Is it like unwritten law or some obligation for siblings to always get on each others' last nerves?! I am one of four. My big brother and I get along just fine. But my sisters and I are like Tom and Jerry and the dog. 

Yep... JUST like that... Well actually, those two get along GREAT, like me and my brother. So it's more like this:

Yeah. That more accurately depicts it. My sisters both against me. But we don't really get physical. My little sister and I might a little bit, but that's rare. My older sister and younger sister go more for the mental fighting. They LOVE trying to make me mad, and most of the time, they succeed. That part's my fault, I know. I should just ignore them. And then a lot of the time, they seem to TRY to get me in trouble, or make me feel stupid, or any of a million other little things they do JUST BECAUSE. (They relish the sight of me fuming and angry.) Anyways, I won't cram 20 years of fighting into here. Just the question, Why do siblings fight so much? We're family. Isn't it supposed to be more like us against the world? But instead, it feels like me against my sisters and the world... Oh well, I'll survive. But I really gotta learn to ignore them haha

Ah! I have a new favorite sandwich place. Firehouse Subs. Founded by firemen in... um... 1964 or 1984 or 1994. My brain only remembers the first two numbers and the last number. Not the second to the last number. Anyways, it's better than Quiznos or Subway, in my opinion. It doesn't have that weird stink like Subway. Kids can get these cute firefighter hats whether they get a sandwich or not. The tables have dalmatian print on them, and they sell pickle buckets (just the buckets that their pickles come in, not a bucket full of pickles) and sauces to support local firemen. They make pretty good cookies and brownies (A little too on the sweet side for my taste), and they have AWESOME sandwiches. (I really need to add to my vocabulary list of positive adjectives...) They have more meat choices than Subway, if I remember correctly, but not as many vegetable choices as most sandwich places. The place smells awesome, 'cause they steam the meats and toast the bread, however, you can order for the meat and/or bread to be left cold. My mouth is literally watering just thinking of this place... And they have chili and soups and salads and really friendly service, and one of those Coca-Cola Freestyle coke machines! :D (They're cool, but I think those machines hate me...) They also have a Hearty and Fit menu for those watching their portion and calorie intakes. And did I mention that they have dalmatian print tables? X) Here's a website if you wanna try 'em out: http://www.firehousesubs.com/ Go try something new, why don't ya?

Ok, that made me really hungry, so if you'll excuse me, I'm off to feed my belly. Take care, God bless and all that good stuff! :D

~Captain Polar Bear

P.S. Update 3/31/15: Firehouse Subs no longer serves soups. :/ The chicken noodle soup was awesome... 

Drifting...

Saturday, 24th of May, 2014

I've been at sea for 5 months and 14 days. 17 more days till I am reunited with my love. The one that fills me with joy just to think of. Outlaw Tiger... *happy sigh!* ^__^
(In other words, my parents hated my boyfriend and made us do six months with no contact to prove to them that we're serious about each other.) I'm so excited that the deal is almost over! My parents have gone out to eat with him and talk and get to know him. They really like him now, and they've let us call each other every once in a while and see each other on Valentine's day and my birthday and every once in a while they'll invite him along to accompany us to church or out to eat. When the deal ends, we'll be able to communicate as we please and date like a normal couple.
As my crew and I drift on the seas, I've kept to my studies and duties in hopes that time will fly by. Currently, I am relaxing on deck, enjoying a short respite and attempting to attain funds to pay for these courses. I have another week before my next session of classes begins. I wait impatiently for June 2 and June 10th. The second for my classes to begin and the tenth for the deal to be over.
Anyways, how 'bout a flashback? X) Or a few. The first time I ever tried octopus... or squid. Still not sure what it was... This was when we lived in Puerto Rico. Many many years ago.... Ok, Between 3 and 6 years ago. Whatever. We went to this beautiful restaurant on the top floor of a 3 floor building. The third floor was a restaurant. I'm not sure about the other two floors. Anyways, it was beautiful. (I'm warning you, this first flashback is pretty anti-climactic.) We got a table next to one of the floor to ceiling windows with a view of the beach. My mom ordered this plate with mixed seafood and i tried the tentacle and it was really good actually. It had a texture like chicken, literally. But it had that seafood-y taste. Good stuff. :) Can't remember the name or exact location of the restaurant, but if I ever find it, I'll let you know.
Ok, let's see... What other flashbacks do I have that are actually at least a little bit amusing?
Oh, there was this one time that I woke up in the middle of the night to use the bathroom... It was (literally) a dark and stormy night... Lightning illuminated the halls with every flash, and the thunder roaring across the skies shook the house like it was made of... something shaky. Anyways, my big brother woke up too, and I didn't know. He hid in the shadows of the hall, poised to scare me. I exited the bathroom and he goes, "BOO!" I screamed and slapped him. It was just a reaction. I slapped him pretty hard in the face... I have volleyball reflexes.
Lately I've gotten into making jewelery. Mostly bracelets. I call 'em... *drumroll* ... HAND LINGERIE! Here's five bracelets (five pieces of hand lingerie), two necklaces and a hair stick I've made. :)

I want to sell them and make some extra money, but I keep giving them away to friends and stuff. I'm gonna try and make more without giving them away to start selling, maybe on etsy or something. :)

Oh! And here's something cool: If you're in the Houston area, have a little bit of money to spend and have the taste buds of an explorer, there's a cool restaurant called "Underbelly". Believe it or not, they change their meal and dessert menu EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. I've been there once. We ordered like three different dishes and loved them ALL. And they make their own cream soda!!! It's the stuff of dreams. Seriously. I love it. Their chef won the 2014 James Beard Foundation Award for best chef in the southwest. :D They promote not only exploring Houston food, but also Houston culture. We've got such an awesome mix of cultures and foods and things to do and places to go here. It'd take quite a while to try everything. Here's their website: http://underbellyhouston.com/

Go try something new! Explore! And take care, God bless, and all that good stuff. :D

~Captain Polar Bear

P.S. I'll make a better paw print for my signature some time. I made that one all quick just to have something. And the background for my website too. I'll design that myself also. Till then, I hope what I have now is enough to placate your desire for aesthetic stimulation or whatever I meant to say... X)

Viva Vox Box!!!!

Friday, 23rd of May, 2014

I received, sometime within the last two months, a package called a Viva Vox Box. It's a type of Vox Box, which is a package sent to Influensters with complimentary products to test and review. For those of you who have no idea what half the things I just said are, here are some terms:

   Influenster (pronunciation: in-floo-en-stur)- (noun) 1) a website where one can make an account, review products, earn badges, gain rapport and the reputation of someone knowledgeable amongst other internet users on products and services. This website also sends members, on occasion, complimentary products for testing and reviews. 2) a member of the website "influenster.com"

   Vox Box (pronunciation: vox-box, rhymes with fox-socks)- (noun) 1) a package sent to Influensters (see Influenster definition 2) with products to test and review. Products in package are tailored to Influensters' profiles, badges and interests. Packages often come with names altered to coordinate with package contents, (i.e. "Viva Vox Box") 

I hope I've covered everything haha. Anyways, in the Viva Vox Box I received, I got a Shell Fuel Rewards card (which I have yet to activate and use); an NCY Cityproof Lip Color in "South Ferry Berry" (referring to the color) (and it lasts FOREVERRRRRRRRR... The next day, my lips were still VERY bright red.); two Pure Ice nailpolishes, one in "After Hours" and the other in "It's Complicated" (seriously, I have no idea why makeup colors aren't just "red" or "pink" or whatever anymore....) (the polish chips quite easily also.); a can of Vaseline Spray and Go Moisturizer, Cocoa Radiant scented (smells AMAZING and works better than advertised); Montagne Jeunesse Creamy Coconut Moisturizing Face Mask (also smells AMAZING. I wanted to eat it. But the package said not to, even though all ingredients were natural...); Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleansing Cloths (no fragrances, love that. And it doesn't feel like I'm smearing more stuff on my face. These are awesome too.); aaaaaaaaand I think that's it. Aaaaaaaaand I hope I've covered all the products. It's great stuff. And I almost never get free stuff, so this was awesome. Here's the Viva Vox Box, me testing the lip color and the manicure I did with the nail polish. And I NEVER use pink on my nails, so that was new... 

Soooooo think about it. Go to influenster.com and tell 'em Captain Polar Bear sent ya (Yes, that's how they know me there. Gals AND guys. 'Cause who DOESN'T like free stuff? :D And they have stuff for anyone and everyone to review. 

Have fun, God bless, take care, and all that good stuff. :)

~Captain Polar Bear

Hello Internet! :)

Friday, 23rd of May, 2014

Hello! I am excited to begin my first real blog. (Real in that I actually intend to keep up with this one...) And though this may not be the very beginning of my adventures, I'll catch you up on past ones from time to time. And I warn you, I do sometimes like to *embellish* haha. :D Other times, my brain might tweak a memory here and there. If I learn later that something else happened, I'll fill you in on that too.
To begin, I am Captain Polar Bear. Or you can just call me Captain. Whatever's cool haha. I am beginning this record of my travels and adventures at the ripe young age of 20. No longer a teen, however I still think like a child. Lessons learned, milestone events, exciting and/or boring adventures (depending on how tough a crowd you are...) and whatever else I feel like adding in here. I hope you enjoy and feel encouraged to go on your own adventures and try new things now and again. Keeps you young. :D At heart at least... Unfortunately, I still haven't found the fountain of youth hehe.

~Captain Polar Bear

      P.S. I slid down the stairs on a mattress two days ago. It was amazing and I recommend everyone do it at least once. Unless you are fragile. And also, make sure there's nothing at the bottom of the stairs that can break or can break you. And don't go down head first unless you have taken proper safety precautions. And ignore the last three sentences 'cause they're boring and go have fun! :D