Random02
Random post time.
I like doing these so you can get to know random things about me. I enjoy reading other people’s, so thought I just do a whole category of just randomness (MeBlog).
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I get annoyed with people say & spell “wa-la, wha-la, wa-lah!” when showing expression. It’s French people! It’s spelled Voilà. Pronounced as “Vwah-lah” It roughly means: “Here is…”, “Here are…”, “There is…”, “There are…”, “There you have it!”, “That’s it!”, “Here you are”, “Here it is”, and “That’s it!” I took French for only a half semester. Learned enough be annoyed when people are saying it wrong. :P
Okay, forreal…I am growing out my bangs. I keep saying that and I keep cutting them when they’re all up in my face. They’re almost to my chin. I’ve had bangs since I was 18 years old (above picture is me when I was 18). I remember it clearly. I just got home from a club, clean all my makeup off, stared at the mirror for a while, saw scissors and started snipping away. I think bangs are really great for my face shape (I have kind of a wide forehead), but I’m ready for something different. It will be nice to be able to put my hair in a ponytail without bobby pinning my bangs up.
I’m growing my hair out too. I had the gradual cut back in June-ish. Miss my locks sooo very much. I don’t think I’m going to ever cut my hair that short again.
I never used to be a total dog person. For the past three years, the love for them has grown. I always thought dogs were just cute, but they are so much more than that. Dogs have such unconditional love for their owners. They’re never mad at you. Always happy to see you. Always greets you when you get home. Always wanting to be with you (though, can be a bad thing too…aka, separation anxiety). They sit on your our lap when you’ve been crying to cheer you up. They never judge you when you’re working out to a Turbo Jam video or when you have to do yoga moves to get into your jeans. Lol. Maybe they will cock their head a little to your weirdness, but they don’t ever laugh. :P Dogs just have pure love for ya.
I love my babies…^^
I’m always on the internet. Can’t live without it. But I am rarely on any chatting programs/instant messengers. I’m too distracted with web browsing to be “online” chatting with someone. Beside way to get a hold of me is text, email or messaging/commenting me on my social networks. Mainly Facebook, Twitter, and Mixpod. Myspace is like a desert for me.
I enjoy beauty school, but I’m pretty positive I don’t want to be doing hair. I like learning about it so I can work on myself and hook up friends and family, but as a career…not so sure. I went into beauty school to get a license to make my resume look good. I really want to be doing makeup. Maybe do nails here and there. Maybe I’ll change my mine once I finish school. I’ve been missing a lot of days because of fatigue, stress, doubt, and pure laziness. Gotta get my ass moving and prove to myself that I can finish this.
I will finish.
I hate drama. I hate being around negative people. Not good for the health.
I’m not that talkative of a person. I’m not shy or anything. Just naturally quiet. Ever since I was young, I never felt really lonely or needed to chat with my friends. I liked spending a lot of time alone. Still do. I could spend hours…days being alone. I always find something to do. Web browsing, my nails, video games, cooking, reading, baking, graphic designing, etc.
I only really talk to people I’m real close to. That’s only a handful of people. Most are family members.
I’m always dreaming. Dreaming about the things I want in life.
Places I want to travel to. Careers I want to get into. The kind of wedding I want, if I ever get married. Subjects I want to learn more about. The kind of happiness I want. The kind of success I want. The kind of mother I want to be, if I were to have kids in the future. Helping people. Charity work. Ways to make people feel better about themselves. Little things: cars, clothes, shoes, purses, etc.
I learned a long time ago that you should Dream before you Do. If you don’t, then you may end up with a life you never thought you would have…in a bad way. Even if you did do the Do before the Dream, it’s never too late. =)
I have a list of things that I want. Slowly, but surely…I see myself getting them. Doesn’t all have to be big things. For example, I wrote down that I wanted to see Coldplay in concert. I saw them a year + ago (floor seats). I wrote down that I wanted to travel to California, Florida, Hawaii, etc. Been to California twice, living in Florida now, and eventually will go to Hawaii.
It’s important to write down your dreams/goals in life. It’s a constant reminder to yourself to not lose yourself. A constant reminder of what you are truly passionate about.
We’re given one life. Do you really want to spend your life doing something that doesn’t truly mean something in your heart?
Guilty pleasures:
I like gossip magazines like US Weekly, People, Star.
I like White Castle burgers.
I like watching shows like The Hills, America’s Top Model (even though I don’t really like Tyra), Real Worlds, and other realities shows. (Not the shows where women/men are competing against others for the love of Ray-J or Brett Michaels. I hate those kinds of shows. They keep rotating those shows with people that were completing! Like the guy who lives with his parents who used to fight for New York’s love. Seriously?)
I like donuts. =X My favorite is the Boston Creme from Dunkin Donuts. And I want to try this donut that has bacon on it. Sounds and looks crazy, but I want to try it! Saw it on Diners, Drive-in, and Dives on the FoodNetwork.
I love my magnifying mirror. Makes me wanna clean and pick my pores all day long.
Cupcakes. I love love LOVE cupcakes. They’re cute. Less intimidating than a cake. And requires no spoon/fork. Yummy. I want one now!
Sleep. I like to stay up late. It’s when I’m the most active. I hate mornings.
Fable 2. I haven’t played Fable 1. It’s a real easy game, but I love playing it. Addicting. Played it 2-3 times. I don’t usually play games twice, unless it’s music or shooter games.
I sometimes look up cheats/walkthroughs for games.
Pokemon video games. Enough said with that one.
Using way too much shampoo & conditioner & body wash than I need.
Sailor Moon. Girly and cheesy, but I love it! My cousins and I had our own characters. I was Sailor Mars. >P
Karaoke. I never been to a karaoke bar and sang in front of a shit load of people. I’ve only sang karaoke at family/friend’s home. I can sing in Vietnamese to well-known songs, but I have no idea what I’m saying.
Lynda Trang Dai karaoke is a major guilty pleasure (famous, old Vietnamese singer). Most of the songs don’t make much sense and her videos are really corny, but I still like singing to them. Lol.
Something about holding a microphone that makes me feel like I sing better. Probably all in my head.
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I’m going to study now. Then reward myself to some Prototype on Xbox360. =P
Nail tutorials for feathers & nautical stars soon.
Poowee
I haven’t done a nail design tutorial for a while now. What should I do??.
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Women&Products
I heard my teacher say, “The average woman uses from 17-35 different products, daily.”
Really? Let’s see…
01. Aquafresh Iso-Active Toothpaste
02. Scope Outlast Mouthwash
03. Olay Body Wash plus Spa Exfoliating Ribbons
04. Head and Shoulders Ocean Life Shampoo
05. Head and Shoulders Ocean Life Conditioner
06. Neutrogena Deep Clean Invigorating Foaming Scrub
07. DDF Benzoyl Peroxide Gel
08. Skyn Iceland Icelandic Relief Eye Cream Pen
09. Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion
10. Amazing Cosmetics Concealer
11. bareMinerals Foundation
12. Champange-y color eyeshadow from my Too Faced Glamour To Go 2 Palette
13. Contouring eyeshadow (usually a brown or a sheer plum)
14. Jemma Kid stain, flush, blush concentrate
15. Rimmel London 100 Kisses lip liner
16. Mitchum Smart Solid Anti-Perspiration & Deodorant
17. CoverGirl Lash Blast
18. Blistex Deep Renewal Anti-Aging Treatment Lip Protectant/ Sunscreen
19. Big Sexy Hair Humidity Resistant Volumizing Spray Mousse
20. Neutrogena Make-Up Remover Cleansing Towelettes
21. Clinique Anti-Blemish Solution Cleansing Bar
22. Pangea Organics Eye Cream
23. Oral-B Essential floss
Damn…that adds up. Lol. I do use about 23 products on average. The number is higher when I do my nails and/or makeup for going out.
How many products do you use on average?
Fable3
I played Fable 2 twice. Never played Fable 1. I can’t wait for this one. =) Yeah, it was a real easy game, but addicting. Lol
MardiGrasMakeup
Mardi Gras is tomorrow.
Mardi Gras look using purple, blue, gold, and green eyeshadows. =)
This look can be used with different colors for a different occasion. Just remember to use darker colors for the outer blendings.
I want to bake a King cake now. I never had it.
Flowers.
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I didn’t draw this for Valentine’s Day. Believe it or not. This is just me messing around with my Wacom tablet. I started it a few weeks ago, but got distracted with other projects.
I don’t think I can really draw, but like how this turned out. I didn’t look at any pictures for references. I figured…nothing is perfect. Not roses. Not art…especially mine. Lol.
I used Adobe Photoshop CS4» tools: brush, smudge, and blur.
As for the flower choice…I do like roses, but they aren’t my favorite. It’s probably the most used flower when it comes to art, clearly. I think the first flower people think of are roses. Not fair.
My favorite flowers are oriental lilies, gerbera daises, and plumerias. So pretty. =) Out of the three, plumerias are my favorite. I never even seen those flowers in real life, only in pictures.
MySkin.
SkinCare:
Along with makeup, I love skincare. Makeup can hide blemishes, but not always. Most of the time it enhances blemishes. It’s really important to take care of your skin. You’ll be amazed how much your skin will improve if you just wash it every morning and night. Or even just every night.
I use affordable and pricey products. If you have acne, you shouldn’t just choose the strongest product out there and use it everyday. You could cause even more damage to your skin. I have acne on my entire nose (covered in black/whiteheads), but for me, mild soaps, acne treatments, and once-in-a-while extractions work best for me.
Favorite Products for my skincare routine:
Cleansers safe for everyday uses: (I don’t use all of these in one day..fyi)
Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash (an everyday use)
Clinique Anti-Blemish Cleansing Bar (favorite)
DDF: Doctor’s Dermatologic Formula Blemishing Foaming Cleanser
Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Stress Control Night Cleansing Pads (I love this product. Great for you lazy peeps, like me. There’s a daytime version too)
Daily products I use after cleansing:
DDF Benzoyl Peroxide Gel (favorite, I use this everyday and night after I cleanse on my t-zone area. I also use it for pimples/zits that I feel are coming. They go away the next day or two)
Pangea Organics Turkish Rose & White Tea Eye Cream. (a rich cream. I use this every night before I go to bed)
Skyn Iceland Icelandic Relief Eye Cream Pen (I use this every morning)
Clinique All About Eyes eye cream
Moisturizers: I only apply moisturizer to my cheeks, around my lips, chin, jawline, and neck…even if the moisturizer is oil-free. My t-zone area is oily. So I avoid putting it on my forehead, temples, and down my nose.
Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel (favorite)
Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion (wintertime)
Products I use like once or twice a week: these are stronger products. Scrubs can be harsh. If you use it too much, you can cause scarring or make acne worse.
Neutrogena Deep Clean Invigorating Foaming Scrub (an every other day wash)
St. Ives Apricot Scrub (my favorite scrub, only like 4 bucks!)
Neutrogena Clear Pore Cleanser/Mask (mask part)
Once every three-four weeks:
Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips (I love these. I like to use two of them when using these. One as normal, and one I cut out a few pieces to fit the underside of my nose and in between the brows.)
Most of the time the pore strips don’t satisfy me. They extract alot, but not enough. Not the ones that are deep underneath.
So the after I rip the strip off, I’ll splash warm water on my nose a couple more times to keep pores open. Then I would gently squeeze my whiteheads out with my middle knuckles (knuckles below the knuckles closest to your fingernails). I don’t use my fingers because I could scar my nose with my nails (which I already have years ago, you can see it on previous blog post). I also squeeze my whiteheads once I get out of the shower. When you get extractions from a facial specialist, they steam your face to open pore and squeeze ‘em clean with tissue wrapped around their fingertips (I got one before & my friend/ex-boss is an esthetician). After I extract the nose, I apply my DDF Benzoyl Peroxide Gel, and then I feel pretty again. Lol.
I’m obsessive over the pores on my nose. I can sit in front of a 10x magnifying mirror with rounded-end tweezer for hours…carefully extracting (the best tweezers, rounded-end tweezers by Revlon). I’m so anal about cleaning/extracting because I want my makeup application to be smooth. It’s yucking when I can see a ton of whiteheads after I put on foundation/powder. Not attractive! Even though I’m obsessive, I only do this once a month.
So yeah….that’s how I obsess and take care of my skin.
Note: don’t follow what I do. Everyone’s skin is different.
I got all my stuff from drugstores and Sephora.
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Hello, my name is Vana. An artsy fartsy-status updating-sexy beast. Lol. Scratch that last part. Thank you for visiting this blog; it's my baby. Created to simply share my passions and thoughts. ^-^
