Hi there, I am Elise

Well, hello there. 

I am Elise. I told my mother that if I ever write a book, I'd use the name C. Elise. It is my name, after all. And, since I am nowhere close to writing a book, I figured a blog would do. I have an unusual love affair with my middle name, even though people regularly mispronounce it as "Elsie." I am very particular about its' pronunciation also. Its "ee-leese" not "uh-leese."  My name means "My God is a vow," or "Consecrated to God." The older I get, the more I appreciate that. I'm learning so much about myself through my relationship with God now, in my 20's, so at this point, "I am Elise" is a perfect title for my blog.

About me:

I am a woman in her mid- twenties (when does mid-twenties become late-twenties, btw?) Educator, make up enthusiast, long-term transitioner, music enthusiast, paper craft enthusiast, senior citizen enthusiast (that is NOT a joke.) Ex- athlete, trying to get fit and eat healthy, womanist, coffee enthusiast, full time employee, part time grad student, and broke.

Current obsessions:

The greater good- i am concerned with how my actions impact others and if what I am doing is contributing to the greater good of my community.

SMASH- television show about Broadway musicals, and other things. Totally IN LOVE with this show. Judge me!

NARS- quickly becoming one of my favorite make up brands. I am SO READY for the Spring 2013 collection. Bring on the blush!

Sephora and Ulta- Make up heaven. punto final.

Youtube/Google- Seriously, anything you need, you can find it on Youtube/Google.

What you can expect on this blog:

I would be lying to you if I said I knew.