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Monday, February 28, 2011
Lexus CT 200h
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Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Facial Products
I never really got into face/skin products until I started working with Saks. The girls in cosmetics are consistently hawking some product and telling me to send over my clients when I get the chance, so one day I decided to test some myself to figure out which ones I liked so that I could pass over my opinions/knowledge over to customers.
I never really used to have a big problem with acne, I've always been able to control any breakouts..thank goodness. But when I catch myself on system overload and stressed, I tend to get those irritating blemishes quickly. Thanks to Neutrogena's Oil Free Acne Scrub, my skin stays balanced and refreshed. Now that it's winter, which causes quick dryness to my skin and because the fact that this scrub has exfoliating beads, I use only a little in order to clean, soften, and gently exfoliate.
To moisturize, I use Sisley's Complexe aux Resines Tropicales, which restores the balance of my skin complexion, regulates my sebum secretions, tightens my pores, and purify's my skins. Even though I don't have major acne issues, I still have some acne scarring and this moisturizer definitely evens it out and lessens the redness those scars left! It's literally a miracle cream! I HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend any Sisley products!
Every so often I'll get those nasty blemishes, and Clinique's Spot Healing Gel is a great quick fix. I first heard about this product through my cousin, Camilla and within hours, the redness disappears! Although it stings a little, it's totally worth it because it prevents it from growing into a pimple!
Not to be narcissistic, but I love my lips and they get dry very easily. Right now I'm currently testing Kiehl's Scented Lip Balm #1 and so far it's relieving chapped or cracked lips. Though it is practical, I'm not too sure I like the gloss effect that comes out of it, then again I like how it brings attention to my lips! haha And with a mild sunscreen of SPF 4, it's even more of a great buy, but I think I still miss my Rosebud more, which is more waxy and less wet/messy than Kiehl's. What do you guys use?!
I never really used to have a big problem with acne, I've always been able to control any breakouts..thank goodness. But when I catch myself on system overload and stressed, I tend to get those irritating blemishes quickly. Thanks to Neutrogena's Oil Free Acne Scrub, my skin stays balanced and refreshed. Now that it's winter, which causes quick dryness to my skin and because the fact that this scrub has exfoliating beads, I use only a little in order to clean, soften, and gently exfoliate.
To moisturize, I use Sisley's Complexe aux Resines Tropicales, which restores the balance of my skin complexion, regulates my sebum secretions, tightens my pores, and purify's my skins. Even though I don't have major acne issues, I still have some acne scarring and this moisturizer definitely evens it out and lessens the redness those scars left! It's literally a miracle cream! I HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend any Sisley products!
Every so often I'll get those nasty blemishes, and Clinique's Spot Healing Gel is a great quick fix. I first heard about this product through my cousin, Camilla and within hours, the redness disappears! Although it stings a little, it's totally worth it because it prevents it from growing into a pimple!
Not to be narcissistic, but I love my lips and they get dry very easily. Right now I'm currently testing Kiehl's Scented Lip Balm #1 and so far it's relieving chapped or cracked lips. Though it is practical, I'm not too sure I like the gloss effect that comes out of it, then again I like how it brings attention to my lips! haha And with a mild sunscreen of SPF 4, it's even more of a great buy, but I think I still miss my Rosebud more, which is more waxy and less wet/messy than Kiehl's. What do you guys use?!
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Goodbye 2010, Hello 2011
This had to be one of the best years of my life. From starting and finishing my first year at UCSB, to attending concerts like Extravaganza with Drake to seeing Neon Trees, to flying internationally and living in Europe for two months. I hope 2011 only gets better! Thank you 2010, for being oh so good to me! Cheers!
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
It only gets better. part two
In an attempt to advocate against bullying and suicide, here are some new videos I came upon after the string of suicides. It's great to see a lot publicity and change on this issue now, but where was it years ago? Although I'm glad to see celebrities take apart against this massive issue, to me it is unfortunate that it took this string of suicides to really trigger action. Then again, when a problem consistently gets bigger and bigger, I guess you can't help but try and take action when it's blasted all over the media.
Recently, Jeanine Blanchette, 21, and Chantal Dube, 17 were found dead after an overdosed of prescription drugs; the girls had been together since February and although their families said it was mental health problems that drove them to kill themselves, I still can't believe they turned to suicide as an answer. I wonder if there were any signs of her mental health problems and if they were doing anything about it?
On campus, the LGBTQ communities and organizations have rallied up to talk about the recent suicides. A lot of them plan to brainstorm and come up with actions against bullying. This week is filled with candle light vigils and I hope to attend one of them. Young people, male or female, straight or gay, white or black, DO NOT NEED TO DIE. I hope teens across America being to understand that suicide is not the answer and that bullying is just wrong. The young people of America are our future!
Recently, Jeanine Blanchette, 21, and Chantal Dube, 17 were found dead after an overdosed of prescription drugs; the girls had been together since February and although their families said it was mental health problems that drove them to kill themselves, I still can't believe they turned to suicide as an answer. I wonder if there were any signs of her mental health problems and if they were doing anything about it?
On campus, the LGBTQ communities and organizations have rallied up to talk about the recent suicides. A lot of them plan to brainstorm and come up with actions against bullying. This week is filled with candle light vigils and I hope to attend one of them. Young people, male or female, straight or gay, white or black, DO NOT NEED TO DIE. I hope teens across America being to understand that suicide is not the answer and that bullying is just wrong. The young people of America are our future!
Friday, October 1, 2010
It only gets better.
It was only time that I was going to start writing about the recent events on young suicides, after all, when you constantly hear something so astonishingly sad, you have to let out that frustration some how and take a stand. I've been keeping up with the news a lot lately and I have read about FIVE stories so far involving young boys who committed suicide because of bullying. It makes me so sad to find out that KIDS, not adults, are taking their life away, because of the torture and ridicule other kids (or adults) cast upon them. To be so young and have so much more life to live and suddenly taking it away from yourself because of ignorance and hate just astonishes me and suicide SHOULD NEVER BE THE ANSWER.
Growing up, as unique as I am, I myself have been bullied and ridiculed because of who I am. I won't lie, it was hard, especially having been picked on when I was around the sixth grade. It's hard hearing things you don't want to hear or can't understand. Your whole body starts to ache and you begin to feel this emotional pain that seems like it won't go away; so you look for solutions to get rid of those feelings, but again SUICIDE is not the answer. I was lucky enough to let it out and use a creative outlet to express myself. It took a while for me to learn, but I learned that hate is inevitable; whether we like it or not, someone will not like you for who you are, but life moves on. You can't please everyone, all you can do is love yourself and be proud of who you are.
I am so disheartened by the tragedies that have taken the lives of Billy Lucas, Asher Brown, Seth Walsh, Tyler Clementi, Raymond Chase, Caleb Nolt, Felix Sacco, and Harrison Chase Brown, that everyone should make a stand, straight or gay to make a difference and let it be known that SUICIDE is NEVER THE ANSWER. There are local clubs, community meetings, hotlines, online forums, and networks that are there to talk to you if you ever need someone to talk to. I have also learned that sometimes our greatest outlets are right in front of us, our friends and family. AND if our friends or family isn't particularly there for you, you have to understand that there are others just like you who are struggling. YOU ARE NOT ALONE, it truly only get's better. We are the only people in our life that control our destiny, so lets see it that every one lives their own. DO YOUR PART.
I adore SIA and the music she makes. Check the video to listen to her story and how it only gets better
Growing up, as unique as I am, I myself have been bullied and ridiculed because of who I am. I won't lie, it was hard, especially having been picked on when I was around the sixth grade. It's hard hearing things you don't want to hear or can't understand. Your whole body starts to ache and you begin to feel this emotional pain that seems like it won't go away; so you look for solutions to get rid of those feelings, but again SUICIDE is not the answer. I was lucky enough to let it out and use a creative outlet to express myself. It took a while for me to learn, but I learned that hate is inevitable; whether we like it or not, someone will not like you for who you are, but life moves on. You can't please everyone, all you can do is love yourself and be proud of who you are.
I am so disheartened by the tragedies that have taken the lives of Billy Lucas, Asher Brown, Seth Walsh, Tyler Clementi, Raymond Chase, Caleb Nolt, Felix Sacco, and Harrison Chase Brown, that everyone should make a stand, straight or gay to make a difference and let it be known that SUICIDE is NEVER THE ANSWER. There are local clubs, community meetings, hotlines, online forums, and networks that are there to talk to you if you ever need someone to talk to. I have also learned that sometimes our greatest outlets are right in front of us, our friends and family. AND if our friends or family isn't particularly there for you, you have to understand that there are others just like you who are struggling. YOU ARE NOT ALONE, it truly only get's better. We are the only people in our life that control our destiny, so lets see it that every one lives their own. DO YOUR PART.
I adore SIA and the music she makes. Check the video to listen to her story and how it only gets better
Saturday, September 25, 2010
The Proust Questionnaire.
1. Your most marked characteristic?
Being heinously funny, but also ambitious.
2. The quality you most like in a man?
I'd probably start off with intelligence, then affection, followed by charisma.
3. The quality you most like in a woman?
Confidence, strong sense of self, and vulnerability.
4. What do you most value in your friends?
Sense of humor, Non-judgemental, and trustworthiness.
5. What is your principle defect?
My big mouth.
6. What is your favorite occupation?
Hard Worker.
7. What is your dream of happiness?
Being able to enjoy the simple things in life.
8. What to your mind would be the greatest of misfortunes?
Being lied to or being taken advantage of.
9. What would you like to be?
Instead of wanting to be a "wise women" like Lauren Hutton, I would like to be a "wise man."
10. In what country would you like to live?
France.
11. What is your favorite color?
Yellow.
12. What is your favorite flower?
White hydrangeas.
13. What is your favorite bird?
Perhaps a phoenix?
14. Who are your favorite prose writers?
Does Aristotle count?
15. Who are your favorite poets?
Maya Angelou and Walt Whitman.
16. Who is your favorite hero of fiction?
Albert Camus' Dr. Rieux from The Plague.
17. Who are your favorite heroines of fiction?
I need to read more books with women in it.
18. Who are your favorite composers?
Bach & Debussy.
19. Who are your favorite painters?
Hands down, Dali, Van Gogh, and Pollock.
20. Who are your heroes in real life?
My mama & papa bear.
21. What is it you most dislike?
Other than bullshit, rude people. Rudeness does not get you far.
22. What natural gift would you most like to posses?
Patience.
23. How would you like to die?
Naturally of old age in the arms of my lover.
24. What is your present state of mind?
Content.
25. To what faults do you feel most indulgent?
Living my life too much in the future than in the present.
26. What is your motto?
Believe in yourself, and according to Galliano, "Be Reckless enough to gamble all or nothing to follow your dreams."
27. Your Name of Pseudo.
Ish
Being heinously funny, but also ambitious.
2. The quality you most like in a man?
I'd probably start off with intelligence, then affection, followed by charisma.
3. The quality you most like in a woman?
Confidence, strong sense of self, and vulnerability.
4. What do you most value in your friends?
Sense of humor, Non-judgemental, and trustworthiness.
5. What is your principle defect?
My big mouth.
6. What is your favorite occupation?
Hard Worker.
7. What is your dream of happiness?
Being able to enjoy the simple things in life.
8. What to your mind would be the greatest of misfortunes?
Being lied to or being taken advantage of.
9. What would you like to be?
Instead of wanting to be a "wise women" like Lauren Hutton, I would like to be a "wise man."
10. In what country would you like to live?
France.
11. What is your favorite color?
Yellow.
12. What is your favorite flower?
White hydrangeas.
13. What is your favorite bird?
Perhaps a phoenix?
14. Who are your favorite prose writers?
Does Aristotle count?
15. Who are your favorite poets?
Maya Angelou and Walt Whitman.
16. Who is your favorite hero of fiction?
Albert Camus' Dr. Rieux from The Plague.
17. Who are your favorite heroines of fiction?
I need to read more books with women in it.
18. Who are your favorite composers?
Bach & Debussy.
19. Who are your favorite painters?
Hands down, Dali, Van Gogh, and Pollock.
20. Who are your heroes in real life?
My mama & papa bear.
21. What is it you most dislike?
Other than bullshit, rude people. Rudeness does not get you far.
22. What natural gift would you most like to posses?
Patience.
23. How would you like to die?
Naturally of old age in the arms of my lover.
24. What is your present state of mind?
Content.
25. To what faults do you feel most indulgent?
Living my life too much in the future than in the present.
26. What is your motto?
Believe in yourself, and according to Galliano, "Be Reckless enough to gamble all or nothing to follow your dreams."
27. Your Name of Pseudo.
Ish
What I'm into..
A hypnotic cologne, a good smile, brains, the love for the outdoors, and musically inclined is all I need.
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