More Than Words!

“The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life. Attitude, to me, is more important than facts. It is more important than the past, the education, the money, than circumstances, than failure, than successes, than what other people think or say or do. It is more important than appearance, giftedness or skill. It will make or break a company... a church... a home. The remarkable thing is we have a choice everyday regarding the attitude we will embrace for that day. We cannot change our past... we cannot change the fact that people will act in a certain way. We cannot change the inevitable. The only thing we can do is play on the one string we have, and that is our attitude. I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to me and 90% of how I react to it. And so it is with you... we are in charge of our Attitudes.”

-Charles R. Swindoll, American writer and clergyman 

Well said! :)

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I'm A Druggie!

OK I do not have a drug problem! When I say druggie I'm referring to beauty products that drugstores carry, mass products. We all know (or may not know) that mass (drugstore) and prestige (department store) products are one in the same! Half of them are made in the same factories, the only difference is the price, brand, and service that you get. When I was younger I bought all of my products from drugstores, if Walgreens or CVS had it, I had it too! As I got older, I became fancy! I only wanted my beauty products to come from department stores! The more they cost the higher the quality...WRONG! It's all the same! So here are a few of my favorites that get me 'right' at a reasonable price!

Lash Stiletto Mascara by Maybelline, +/- $7 (my favorite lengthening mascara)

Skin Brightening Daily Scrub by Aveeno Naturals, $9

Burt's Bees Replenishing Lip Balm with Pomegranate Oil, $3

Exact Eyelights by CoverGirl, $9

Infallible Never Fail Lip Gloss by L'Oreal, $9

Dream Matte Mousse Foundation by Maybelline, $9

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My Addiction!

 This is another article I stumbled upon on LA Times about hoarding beauty products. Some of us women (myself included) buy so many products that we don't even notice when some of them are past their expiration. Not getting rid of products because you may "need it one day" is an excuse that even I use to justify me keeping them. This article advises that every season you should throw 4 of your products and buy 5 new ones! Sounds like a plan, DEAL!

Read the full article here!

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Hair Myths Revealed!

I am always reading interesting articles that pertain to beauty to occupy my time! I found this article this morning on Yahoo! Shine about hair myths. Various hairstylists and doctors weigh in on the matter. I must say, more than half of them are ones that I have always believed to be true! Here are a few that I thought to be the most interesting!

Myth: Frequent trims make the hair grow faster.
Truth: "Hair grows a half-inch per month, whether you cut it or not," says John Barrett, owner of the John Barrett Salon in New York City. Hair may grow slightly faster in the summer, but that has nothing to do with the stylist's scissors and everything to do with hormones, which do speed growth a little. One thing a trim will do: Eliminate split ends, making hair look better.

Myth: If you pluck out one gray hair, two or three will sprout in its place.
Truth: While this isn't true, plucking out those gray strands is a bad habit. You can damage the roots, causing infection or leaving a scar.


Myth: Coloring your hair causes major damage.
Truth: Products today — both at home and in the salon — are gentle enough not to weaken hair. In fact, some contain extra conditioners that may leave hair more manageable than before. Although it's not necessary, "it can't hurt to consult a professional stylist the first time you do anything permanent to your hair or scalp," Kingsley counsels.

Myth: You can mend split ends with the right products.
Truth: Once they're split, that's it. The only thing you can do then is cut them off. Celebrity stylist Jimmy Paul suggests making split ends less noticeable by applying a product containing silicone or beeswax. It will temporarily seal ends together, making hair softer and more manageable. Try: John Paul Mitchell Gloss Drops and John Barrett Bee Hold.


Read the full article here!

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I Went To See A Psychic...

I have never really known what to make of psychics. Are they really real, or is it just a gimmick? How is it possible for someone to know your past, present, and amazingly your future? Living here in Los Angeles, CA there are tons of psychics that roam around the Beverly Center where I work. I have been approached countless times by spiritual readers who sense that I have a very strong energy and that I need to be surrounded by lights and cameras. OK, well tell me something I don't know! Everyone knows I love to sing! I would love to model! I just thought those were just lines they used to boost my ego and that it would make me want to come and see them.

A few weeks ago while I was at work a lady came in. I greeted her and proceeded to help her as I do with every person that comes into the store. Out of nowhere she starts 'reading' me! She started telling me things about my life, things that a complete stranger could not possibly know about you just by reading your aura. I was standing in the middle of the store about to cry! She really knew personal things about me! She told me that she knew that I didn't really believe in psychics but she gave me her card anyway and told me to come and see her.

After that encounter I was somewhat freaked out. I became interested. I kept her card in wallet just in case I wanted to go see her. I talked about it with a few friends and got different responses. Some said I should go just to see what it's like and others said not to because psychics are associated with bad spirits. I just couldn't get it out of my head, so today I went. After that experience, I do believe in psychics! She read so many things abut me that are very true! I was very enlightened! I didn't feel that I picked up anything negative, only positive. Not saying that everyone should go but I'm glad that I got it off of my chest!

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Simple, But Meaningful!

I am so not fancy about birthdays, never have been! Needless to say, my day today was very simple:

Woke up to numerous texts, missed calls and voicemails

Cooked myself a nice breakfast

Picked up my house

Got all nice and clean

Went to see a psychic (I will be posting about my experience!)

Treated myself to Yogurtland - French Vanilla topped with cheesecake bite and Oreo cookie crumbs

Went to CVS and bought me a new lip balm from Burt's Bees (I love it!)

 And now I'm home needing a nap! Happy Birthday to me! :)

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Happy Birthday to Me!

Today is my birthday guys! I love July 25th! To another year of growing wise and becoming my own!

 *I went to the movies last night at The Grove with my friend Yvonne to see Inception! That movie was absolutely amazing! Leonardo Dicaprio is so talented, I LOVE him!*

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