🆕✨How One Tiny Mistake Almost Ruined My Week (But I Packed Lip Gloss Anyway)

You know those weeks where you’re doing your best to stay on top of everything — courses, life, maybe even trying to prove to yourself that this whole “starting over” thing was worth it?

Yeah. That was me.

I had one task to submit. Just one. I did it, felt proud, and crossed it off like the serious, responsible version of me that I’m trying to grow into. But somehow… things didn’t go the way they were supposed to. One little mix-up. A small technical slip. And suddenly, I was staring down the possibility of losing a big chunk of my grade over something that had nothing to do with the actual work.

For a second, I froze. Then spiraled. Then stared at my laptop like it owed me an apology.

But after a deep sigh, a dramatic hair flip (because yes, I had my install done), and one slightly panicked message to the right person, the storm passed.

The work got in. I lived. Barely.

And after all of that? I decided the only sensible thing to do… was start packing for London.

Because when life drags you, you don’t fight back — you moisturize, throw on something cute, and catch a flight. 💅🏽

Lashes — ready.
Nails — flawless.
Lip gloss — already in my carry-on.
Photos — pending but highly anticipated.
Mindset — light. Soft. Booked and busy.

This isn’t just a vacation. It’s therapy. It’s my “thank you for surviving” trip. It’s a soft reboot after one little mishap tried to rob me of my joy. And maybe, just maybe, it’s a reminder that I don’t need to have it all figured out — I need to keep showing up, take the lesson, and always, always pack the gloss.

So no, the week didn’t go as I planned.
But I look good. I’m still going. And honestly?
That’s the win.

-SHU