GoPro Hero 4

I just realized that I forgot to post about my GoPro Hero 4!

I recently purchased mine from Best Buy. (NOT A SPONSORED POST...I wish)

I thought it would take a week to be delivered, but instead I was greatly surprised when it came four days later. Thanks Best Buy. Because I had already owned the GoPro Hero 3, and generously gave it to my cousin, it was a no brainer to get the new one. However, after some consideration, I started to doubt if I should buy a new one or to repurchase an old one. The reasons behind it was mainly due to the new screen. 

With the addition of a new screen, it meant more parts to be broken. Once I got the product, I didn't even use the screen. I made it my first objective to have the screen off at all times. I really liked the idea of self capturing and not knowing what you would playback. Although the 3 and 4 are the exact same size, for some reason, I feel like the 4's are bigger. I also purchased a monopod/tripod mount from Ebay (for 88 cents!), so I would be able to mount it to my selfie stick. 

*Side note* I am a BestBuy rewards member, when I went to checkout and used a gift card, I was not rewarded points for my entire purchase. Just for the amount minus the gift card; which I thought was very odd, considering I did the same thing at Ulta and they rewarded me all my points. 

I am super excited to use my GoPro next month when I set sail on my first Carnival cruise to Progreso and Cozumel, Mexico. For my first GoPro, I purchased an additional case. The reason being, I hated popping on and off the backing to switch from waterproof to non. I knew after constant switching, I would end up breaking the thing. As of yet, I haven't purchased an additional case yet. I am hoping to find one for a great price, or just to deal with the lower sound quality due to the waterproof case. 

Links:

http://shop.gopro.com/cameras/hero4-silver/CHDHY-401-master.html

App Highlight: HPL Mobile

Disclaimer: Houston based app

Yep, HPL... as in, Houston Public Library. If your anything like me, the last time we where in a library was in college and the last time you actually borrowed a book would be in your high school years.

I recently stumbled across this app when I saw a HPL booth. They are currently going thought a change in their system and are updating all of their library cards, and I believe they are being sponsored by HEB.
When I was younger, I would usually go to the library for audio books, cds and dvd. But now you don't have to leave your house to borrow audio books. Similar to other audio book apps in the market, the HPL app allows you to borrow digital copies of books and audio books right to your little devices, for free! (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bredir.boopsie.hpltx&hl=en)

I absolutely love listing to audio books, it is definitely a lot better (for me) than finding time to read.
I am currently listening to Janet Evanovich & Dorien Kelly : Love in a Nutshell. It was just a random choice, but I usually listen to the audio book while working out, usually running or on my car rides to and from work. The best part is, since you are paying attention to the story line, you forget that you have been running for 30 mins. or sitting in traffic.

What's in my notebook: September

What better way to start off a new month, than with a holiday! On top of that, it was a Monday holiday!
For the entire month of September, I caught a bug..... the TRAVEL BUG!!! I found this great site (http://www.travelandleisure.com/) all about traveling!

Creativity

As for my creativity board, I found some super cute and adorable little girl swag. This Pinterest board is dedicated to dressing up your little mini me in adult fashion. http://www.pinterest.com/readysetconnect/pretty-girl-swag/

I also found this great site that shows you how to make your own unique knotted headbands:    

• http://www.lovestitched.com/my-tutorial/knotted-jersey-headband-tutorial/
• http://blondeside.blogspot.com/2014/03/intro-diy-trendy-jersey-headbands.html?m=1
• http://whatido.com/posts/jersey-knot-headband
• http://morgans2day.blogspot.com/2013/06/diy-top-knot-jersey-knit-headband.html

My latest addiction is all things Photoshop! Be sure to look at my travel page to see some new trick that I have learned. Also here is a great tutorial site for simple beginners. (http://www.buzzfeed.com/peggy/incredibly-simple-photoshop-hacks-everyone-should-know?sub=2371501_1310855#3vs4psm)

Music

TV

Currently watching:

• Dancing With the Stars
• Awkward
• Faking It
• Red Band Society
• Grey's Anatomy
• Under the Dome
• Nashville
• The Goldbergs 
• Forever
• Modern Family 
• The Blacklist 

Extra Bonus 

I hope you all enjoyed your month of September, be sure to look for next month's post!

DWTS Season 19

Isn't it crazy, that Dancing With The Stars has been on for 19 seasons! I remember in the beginning, I would always watch; then I drifted off somewhere in the middle. However, the past couple of years, I have made sure to DVR each episode and voted for my favorite dancers!

It is always so exciting to see which celebrity will be joining the show, and which celebrity will be matched with the pros. This year, in my opinion, there where not a lot of known celebrity. But there are a couple of people that are already my favorites, see if you can figure them out.

Alfonso Ribeiro and Witney Carson

remember him from “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air?; I just love her

Sadie Robertson and Mark Ballas

a fan on "Duck Dynasty", and she is so cute very "girl next door"; kinda hoping she would be matched with Derek or Val

Michael Waltrip and Emma Slater

;loved Emma after seeing her with Bill

Janel Parrish and Val Chmerkovskiy

Big fan of PLL; I think this is a great pair

Lolo Jones and Keo Motsepe
;new kid on the block

Randy Couture and Karina Smirnoff

Betsey Johnson and Tony Dovolani

Jonathan Bennett and Allison Holker

Antonio Sabato, Jr. and Cheryl Burke

Tommy Chong and Peta Murgatroyd

love Peta after last season

Bethany Mota and Derek Hough

Tavis Smiley and Sharna Burgess

Lea Thompson and Artem Chigvintsev
I don't remember her in "Back to the Future", I was probably a little young, but I do remember her in "Switched at Birth"

Resturant Review: The Capital Grille

The first time I ate at The Capital Grille, I was visiting a friend in Dallas. The setting of the restaurant was very high scale yet lacking in the lighting department. The room was spacious and friendly, and had a very old school high society feel. So when I heard they where opening one near me, I was excited to try it during Houston Restaurant Week.

Both times I ordered a cup of clam chowder, an 8 oz. filet mignon, followed by a key lime pie. The meal also came with mashed potatoes and green beans. However, the second time, I added a extra set of shrimp. The food was great. The clam chowder tasted true to Boston roots. The steak was juicy yet filling, the mashed potatoes where the perfect amount of fluffy; I am not a large vegetable fan, so I will leave that out. The dessert was delicious! The key lime pie was a little citrus but you just couldn't stop going back for more.

Some would say, that restaurant week portions are small. However, I felt that the portions where just the perfect size.

Service for my first visit was a little spotty. However, service for my second visit was outstanding! The setting of the restaurant is a little more brighter, however it is significantly smaller then the Dallas location.

(https://www.thecapitalgrille.com) Be sure to check out there websites and look over the menu.