Although Rhode Island is the smallest state in the United States and the Town of Johnston is even smaller, it doesn't mean someone can't make it in an industry that is even harder to make it in. Introducing a big sparkle in an average town, Vanessa Vento, commonly known as vChenay. The purple-haired princess loves anything with sparkles, unicorns, Mac lipstick, a sick beat and singing. And this girl can SING. Even when we were in high school, Vanessa always stood out as the girl with the voice. She frequently belted the National Anthem at football games... and when she didn't sing it, everyone in the bleachers wish she had because honestly, no one sang it better #sorrynotsorry

I have to admit, I have stepped up my makeup game once I started watching the tutorials she put up because she makes it so easy to do! Anyone who can teach someone how to put on winged eyeliner is amazeballs.

Her voice isn't the only thing that makes vChenay stand out in an average town. Her iconic hair has been many vibrant shades of purple and pink and with the combination of her makeup skills, she is sure to be seen. I mean, not many people have purple hair in Johnston let alone Rhode Island and even the north east. She was once a hair stylist (if you couldn't figure that one out on your own) and has perfected the winged eyeliner like a champ. She also has such a trendy eye for style which makes her the sprinkles on a hot fudge sundae. A perfect combination.

vChenay plays some local shows and will be doing some more once her second EP comes out, planned to be in early spring. It will be on iTunes, Spotify and You Tube, along with all of her other music. While she is working on new songs, in the mean time you should check out her originals from her last debut album (click here). One of my favorites is Haunt Me which I think you all will love too. 

If you don't want to take my word on how talented vChenay is, maybe you will believe Ryan Seacrest. Last year, she won Best Female Cover of Drake's 'Going Home' and killed the competition. She is the epitome of making it big in a small town. I don't think she will ever lose her small town roots because from what I see, she interacts with many of her fans and stays in contact with childhood friends (like my twin sister). I expect big things for her near future.

I knew nothing about living life until she started taking me along her crazy nights with her friends, especially Stephanie. To this day, Stephanie and I are closer than ever and celebrate our confidant every chance we can. Tayla would want nothing more but to have us continue our friendship. The Three Stooges for life! From sneaking in bars through back alleys, singing Michael Jackson like nobody's business, eating a whole pint of Ben and Jerry's and driving 30 minutes just to cook breakfast, our friendship was the most fun and exciting and I wouldn't have wanted it any other way. Don't worry Tay, Steph and I have continued our legacy like a champ. 

Every average girl loves a good blizzard because it makes things acceptable that are otherwise unacceptable on any other day. You can drink in the morning, stay in your comfies all day, patrol social media uncontrollably, binge watch Netflix and do absolutely nothing. This was my life when Blizzard Juno hit Rhode Island and the rest of Southern New England and today when another storm hit. Being snowed in is what every average/lazy girl dreams of...at least me.

I know what you're thinking. Anita do you seriously like snow that traps people inside while weather so intolerable that taking the trash out feels like a trek up Mount Everest? Well, no not necessarily. It just gives me a reason to do things that no one person should do in one day... like eat an entire bag of Smartfood because with the root of the word being smart, it sounds not as bad.

I like the ability to stock up on food and a lot of it, all with the least amount of nutritional value as possible. Snow storms are the epitome of how the winter weight piles on. You know, the extra five or 10 pounds that you can't seem to avoid during the winter months. Good thing over-sized sweaters and tights are stylish nowadays.

The snow isn't even good snow, you know the snow that makes a perfect snowman or snowball. I mean look at that concentration! Sadly all efforts were unsuccessful. There is nothing worse then two feet of snow that you can't even play in. Sledding is always a good idea...especially after a few spiked hot chocolates with marshmallows but too bad I don't have a sled. I'll just watch funny Vines of people drunk sledding instead, nice and cozy on my couch. Shit, I just wanted to channel my inner Elsa but that was clearly not happening. And for the next blizzard, I MUST watch Frozen because sadly, I didn't. 

Preparing for a blizzard is crucial. Booze and hot chocolate is a priority more than food and water. What is better than a Bloody Mary to start your day of nothingness? What was for breakfast you ask? A delicious breakfast pizza made by yours truly #marthawho? I like to get creative when I am summoned to my apartment all day. 

Speaking of marshmallows, peep these bad larry's. The chocolate cupcakes have a jumbo mallow in the middle that managed to pop over and created a frosting-like topper, which was totally not planned. I thought the mallow would stay in the middle and ooze out the sides but I was mistaken. When I tell you these cupcakes were insanely good...I ate a whole dozen of them. No wonder I can't lose weight. PRIME example of the extra winter weight. #struggleisreal. Top them with some toasted coconut and the best thing I have ever baked was born. The marshmallow is everything one wants in a s'more with all of its toasted glory. Best mistake I have ever made.
So there you have it. My uneventful day filled with sugar, carbs and vodka with a side of the sniffles and boredom. Being snowed in isn't all that bad, as long as you make the best of it. Nice weather is for productive things so until then, I will enjoy the snow. 

The cold never bothered me anyway.