Creating Amanda: March Favorites

Favorite #1

The Dallas Buyers Club movie is my first favorite of the month. I was suspicious of this movie in the beginning but after winning a few Oscars I figured I would give it a shot and I was amazed. I have more thoughts about this movie then I really could put in this blog, if you care to know them feel free to ask me. But for now I will just say I was awed by the acting, the moral I got from the entire story, and the education it brings not only to AIDS but the FDA, and other government organizations that approve medications that have side effects or death, as well as fast food and processed foods that is poison in a bite. Before I start spilling all my thoughts, just watch the movie and I would love to hear your thoughts!!

Favorite #2 & #3

My next two favorites are new television shows. The first is the new MTV Series "Are You The One?" Best love finding/matching show ever! I am sorry to all you Bachelor/Bachelorette Lovers but I just find that show a waste. Seriously how many people actually stuck together? Was there any merit in it? They just picked rich/hot people and put them with other hot people and were like here fight 20 other people and if the person picks you in the end its True Love. This show is so good, they scientifically matched 10 girls to 10 guys and put them in a house, they then have 10 tries to find their perfect match, if they get 10 perfect matches by the end of those 10 tries they all split a million dollars. Seriously go either to hulu or mtv.com and watch it!

The second show is the new NBC show "Believe", about a young girl who has gifts to read thoughts, manipulate objects, and change the future. There are those fighting to keep her safe and those hunting her down for the sake of all humankind and science. I found this show very similar to CBS sereies "Numbers" that ended way to soon I feel because of the deep thought required to understand the show, in my opinion nothing will ever compare to that show, but I do like shows that promote the idea that there are no coincidences and everything is connected. I highly recommend this show.

Favorite #4&#5:

I recently bought my first 2 Butter London nail polishes in "Cake Hole" and "Slapper". Cake Hole is a really pretty bold hot pink color, it has a warmer tone to it so its not so neon hot pink but I love it for the upcoming Spring/Summer season. Slapper is a beautiful teal color and is currently my absolutely favorite nail polish!!

Favorite #6:

After getting sick earlier this month I became a Hand Sanitizing Gel addict and thank goodness I had the Bath & Body Works Pink Chiffon PocketBac Sanitizing Hand Gel. It smells amazing and without fail every day I was at work at least one person would ask me what I was wearing. They expected it to be some intoxicating perfume but no it was my hand gel.

Favorite #7&#8:

In preparation for Spring, I had to get some mint jewelry. Mint and Coral this spring season are attracting my eye like no ones business. So my favorites for the month are from Charming Charlies, this Mint Leaf Two-Finger Ring which I get a ton of compliments on and this Mint and Gold Necklace. I started wearing both with a pair of gold earrings and layered a gold chain bracelet and watch with my black pant suit with a nice coral shirt underneath. The coral and mint truly compliment each other!

Favorite #9:

I read Divergent this month and was blown away. If you would like to see more of my thoughts and growth through reading this book feel free to check out my blog post Striving To Be Brave, Selfless, Smart, Kind and Honest.

Favorite #10:

I have been doing my best to each clean and healthy best I can. I have cut our fast food, soda and most processed foods except one thing here and there. This is one of them. This is the only thing I buy in the frozen food section except frozen veggies and fruit but I am in love with this. It is delicious and gets me buy when I am having a weaker moment or just a lack of energy to cook. This is Barber Foods Breaded Raw Stuffed Chicken Breasts Cordon Bleu style. One is filling paired with some broccoli and corn makes a delicious full meal. If you don't eat frozen foods, no problem make if from scratch I promise it would be better but if not and need a good substitute for something worse, Yes try it you will love it!

Songs of the Month:

Pharrell Williams- Happy