Creation of Beauty is Art.

It's that *T-O-M*. I was so excited to come home yesterday from work because I knew this was waiting for me. I  generally am a easy to please person which is why this monthly subscription had worked out really well for me. I don't have any expectations and I like being able to try new things. If it were up to me I would be buying up makeup left and right, however I only have one face and a tight budget. I can totally justify $10 a month for a cute bag of full of beauty products. This month for me I recieved a full size zoya polish, coastal scents eyeshadow brush, Bella terra mineral eyeshadow, nature'a organics lotion, sexy hair spray clay, and this adorable white bag.

I gotta say the zoya polish really does live up to the hype. Super colorful and pigmented after just one swipe.- thumbs up for me! I really want to try more from this brand of polishes.

The coastal scents brush is a stiff brush, I  tried it earlier this morning to apply my shadows. It's soft and dense. It picked up a lot of product but predominately overall It served its purpose. I've been wanting to purchase brushes from coastal scents because of their affordability so now I am vested fully.

The nature organics lotion smells so good! It's like summer in a tube! Haha.

I haven't tried anything else yet... But I will!! Hahaha.

Pursuit of... something, else.

Good Morning TEXAS!! haha. not really, I couldnt sleep last night. I kept dreaming of alligators. That is no one else's fault but myself, and the fact that i was watching the discovery channel before bed. Today's forward thinking quote of the day: "You must live in the present, launch yourself on every wave, find your eternity in each moment. Fools stand on their island of opportunities and look toward another land. There is no other land; there is no other life but this.” Let's be honest here, at first, i was a little apprehensive of moving. Then when i got to Dallas, its actually not so bad. BUTTTTT, living in west texas on the other hand, is a COMPLETELY different story. I didnt realize how much of the daily conveniences i had living in a bigger city, or more modernized city, i didnt appreciate. So now, im looking at the world with different eyes. Yes, this place isnt all that great, but little by little you do start to see a little bit of hope as far as growth and opportunity. So positive spin on this journey. What i have enjoyed since i moved to West Texas, is not shopping, not partying, but work. I know thats pretty loser-esque, DONT JUDGE ME. But, a very small part of me actually enjoys the fact that everyone is simple. They work, and take care of family. Me, on the other hand, Im constantly trying to find something to do, something new, ANYTHING. No, im not settling, or "turning into one of them" quoted by someone who will not be named, Im just simply, looking to this opportunity, lucky, and greatful.

Lessons.

2 Corinthians 4:7-12, 16-18

But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed. We always carry around in our body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be revealed in our body. For we who are alive are always being given over to death for Jesus’ sake, so that his life may be revealed in our mortal body. So then, death is at work in us, but life is at work in you.Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.

SPRiNG Love.

Spring has always been one of my moms favorite seasons, Not because of the rain, but more because of all the cute little animals that start coming out... and the flowers. My mom has always found pleasures in the smallest things, especially the things that we normally would take forgranted. She loved going on picnics and long drives to no destination in particular, but it was probably the quality time that she enjoyed the most. It's going to be 5 months. Time really does go by fast. You think they have internet in heaven? i wonder if she reads my blog....haha. i know she still watches over us, every single day. She's probably here with me now, as i write this to all of you. One, making sure that im taking care of myself because of whatever mystery flu-like-cold that i came down with AGAIN! TWO, just because.

Feb. was a small month, but it was a emotional one. The whole month centers around Love. Sad to say though, love has been so commercialized.Even i found myself caught up in it.. Can you blame me? Im a female!! We didn't do anything special for valentines day, but we did celebrate two years on the 24th, so that made up for everything. And i have a better understanding of my boyfriend. I know relationships are never easy, but as long as i dont give up on US, and trust in what is real, and being able to truly communicate then everything will be ok. As long as we both stay true to ourselves, to each other. Something that at first, i wasn't really able to do. Something I regret as well, because It hurts when you hurt someone that you love...

People constantly change in your life, just like you should. Moving on, doesnt mean that you forget those people... It just mean that the journey that you had with them at that specific time in your life has ended, and maybe you might reach a point where you run into each other again, but you still learn to move on, you can't live life backwords. You can't fix hurt, you have to give it time to heal itself.

l.o.v.e

happy valentine's day.

2010....

As Aaliyah's song goes, 'If at first you don't succeed, Dust yourself off, and try again..." It's a simple saying....But Ive been finding the 'Try again part', slightly hard. It's true when you are set in your ways, its difficult to change your lifetstyle even when its for the best. I attempted to write a new entry for awhile now. Seriously, i have 6 drafted blogs that have been saved, but never finished... Just because after i wrote them i got distracted.

2009 has been a very emotionally trying year...

My mom's struggle has taught me a lot of things... Importance of family, Being Humble, The power of prayer, Forgiveness, Honesty, Trust, Strength, and Love... I dont wanna preach because I have only begun to experience these things in greater way. Plus I know ive already touched this subject on a prior post. I miss her everyday.. she is a great mother, and wonderful person.

i am getting older... Hopefully wiser. and with every obstacle Im really glad to have great people behind me, who really love me for who i am.

All my life Ive always looked to making other people happy. now its my turn.

I want to face my challenges, and stop running from them.

I want to be able to trust people without doubting them.

And most of all, I want be proud of who i am. And happy with the decisions I make in life.

------------------------- so getting back on track with the main purpose of this blog.. THE BEAUTY STUFF!! lol.

You can call me whatever you want.. For me, makeup and stuff in that realm are like yoga for my face.

Im more drawn to neutral looks, I find that I just dont have the confidence to pull off a crazy colored look.. but its ok, one of these days... :)

So for futher notice:

since i turned 25 (last year) I did some research and by trial and error, i took on a actual skin regime.. and so far everything has been WONDERFUL. lol... However, Im still trying to find a good moisterizing face wash that cleans everything off, without having to go to higher priced brands... No luck yet. I usually use Aveeno, but it doesnt clean everything off... :I but i use eye makeup remover so that helps.. but i want something to remove my foundation.. ( Ive tried babywipes, but my skin turns really red afterwards, so im scared to use it even if some are hypoallergenic... any suggestions?

FACE OF THE DAY: Neutral Brown

(Disclaimer: Everything is purchased by ME, and I am not being paid to do this)


FACE:
Makeup Forever Primer
Makeup Forever Foundation #155 (mixed with)
MAC Sculpt Foundation NW40
Urban Decay Fetish Blush
EYES:
Urban Decay Primer Potion
MAC Painterly paintpot
MAC Shroom e/s (inner corner)
MAC Woodwinked e/s (lid up to crease)
MAC Texture e/s (Crease)
Katie B Cosmetics Black liner Powder (Outer Corner)
MAC Brule e/s (highlight)
Red Cherry Lashes#1
LIPS:
Neosporin Lip Renewal
MAC Cherish l/s
MAC Boybait l/g


ok so i need more practice in the lashes department. but we'll see what happens. i was proud with the outcome? what do u guys think?

Thanksgiving.

i havent been able to sleep really well these last couple of days... and its seriously taking its toll on me... Ive been cranky, and moody. especially with john... and then I noticed that ive been super sensitive with everything....

and thing is, i love you, so i take extra care to listen.... and its your actions that speak louder then words.

So November has passed, and Thanksgiving has ended. But i think that every day is a new day to be thankful for all the blessings we have been given.

A roof over head, and transportation. Good Jobs.

Speaking of which... I got rehired at Macy's. :) at first i was a little scared with the new registers, but its ok, I got it.

Im very thankful for the time I got to spend with my mom this year... I miss her every single day, but i know that she's in heaven Watching over everyone.

Im thankful for my life full of LOVE, Bella and Babe.... My family...fathers, mothers, brothers and sisters..... and Friends---- '


anyway, new layout. :) gnite.