Lovely to hear from you again! I hope you had a splendid Valentine's day, I know I certainly did. As a hopeless romantic, I always enjoy the day, single or otherwise. ^-^
Anyways, my mom loved the eyeshadow palette that I got her. She's used it nearly every day! I've given her quite a few tutorials on how to do a plethora of different looks, everything from a peach cut-crease to a classic sultry smokey eye!
Also, I love how you are as fascinated with your ancestry as I am! I hope your trip to Africa is marvelous. I'd love for you to tell me all about it once you return! :) I haven't been able to do a lot of travelling in my eighteen years but I am ecstatic for my trip to Japan! Afterwards, I'd love to visit either Thailand or Italy, although I can't decide which place I'd like to go to more. On one hand, I've never journeyed to a place with a tropical climate and that's something I'd love to do! Besides, the architecture in Thailand is stunning. On the other hand, Italy is full of culture, delicious food, and so much history! I've always been enamored by the ancient Romans. I'd also love to visit the Vatican. I suppose I'll have to do some saving up and then I'll see where I'm at.
I also saw that you posted a picture of your partner and may I say that he's very handsome indeed. You two make a lovely pair! I truly hope that you're happy, hun. You have a big heart and you deserve it.
Anyways, I hope you have a lovely weekend.
-Lina