Change of pace: A creative post

She busily goes about her day in a rush to get somewhere. She's in a rush to get ready. She's waiting impatiently in line for her daily coffee. The crisp air envelopes her in the anticipation and pending list of expectations.

She draws in a long breath of air to fill her lungs. In her mind, she musters up a game plan on how to execute her day. She ponders as she walks along the street filled with people who are equally determined for something. The day is a blur. There are a couple memorable encounters because she is passionate to some extent.

But, really? She's still half asleep. She tries to shake herself up. Some nights, a feeling of nostalgia washes over her and her former, hidden self nudges her soul. "Wake up." "Why do you mask your capabilities in feeling and expression just to stay tough or appear competent?"

Oh, New York. A city full of dreams and ambition. A city full of diversity. In a city of these possibilities, she still dreams of walking along the pyramids. She dreams of lazily sitting at a cafe in Paris enjoying a coffee and writing in a notebook. A notebook that has character and tattered edges. Not a laptop or iPhone. Not in a hurry.

Times keep changing. Life keeps speeding up. What happened to the girl who used to read and write and feel so much?

She's hidden in the flurry of a pretension of living in today's society. Oh, the irony of life today and always. You're either a "success"or a starving artist. You're either comfortable in the gluttony of comfort, or uncomfortable in your pursuit of purpose. You're either selfish, or more inquisitive of a life that can only be lived once.

Sulwhasoo: Overnight Vitalizing Treatment

Is winter wreaking havoc on your skin? There's a solution and rescue treatment. This "mask" is light and restorative for those undergoing stress from all elements. I like to especially apply this on my hands throughout the day because of constant hand washing.

The special herbs contained in this treatment boost moisture levels within depleted skin and rejuvenates it. You can apply this over your moisturizer for an added boost. Apply it 10 minutes before bed and rinse it off in the morning.

You'll be glad you did.

Sulwhasoo is currently available in the US exclusively at Bergdorf Goodman. 

(212) 872-8726

Dream Bridesmaid Look

 

I have an event coming up for work that is at the Waldorf, and I was thinking I would love to walk in with a leather jacket and evening gown. This look featured is Naeem Khan (dress) and Philip Lim 3.1 (jacket), and I love it! It's both edgy, fun, and flattering. The dress flows so beautifully and the jacket is adorned with great detail. I also am attending my first wedding this year as a bridesmaid as well. Perhaps I can wear a leather jacket with my ensemble? I just love the cohesion of feminine and edgy.

As for the work event, I will stick to a trendy cocktail dress but doesn't long, ethereal dresses just take your breath away?

Sally Hansen Salon Effects: Real Nail Polish Strips

I've been curious about these nail strips, and I finally decided to pick some up on my Duane Reade run. I chose this one  featured in the picture, "Kitty, Kitty" and "Glitz Blitz" which consists of gold glitter. I am going to use the bling strips later. Since it was my first time, I don't think I did it perfectly, but it is pretty fool-proof. Make sure you press the strip against your nails and smooth out any creases due to your nail shape. Then you can fold it around the edges and file it off as said in the directions, but I found myself carefully tearing the excess AFTER shaping it and folding it over my nail edges. Then, you can softly file away any excess.

Also, it comes with a nail file, wooden cuticle stick, and 16 strips (just in case you mess up, but I found myself using only one pack of the two for my tiny nails). The product retails around $9.99.

Have fun! The patterns are a whole lot of fun, and it's great for impatient people like me. I just cannot wait for my nails to dry for the life of me.

Veronika's Makeover

Before

After

Meet Veronika. She's my fireball Russian friend originally from St. Petersburg, Russia. She's beautiful with and without makeup because I know her in and out. Her spirit and natural beauty are wonderful things to have as an individual, yet she is never fully satisfied. Even so, I still adore this individual for all that she is. She is a representation that superficial beauty is not sufficient to keep someone being "beautiful". Now, let's go about the process of "dolling up" and what it took to do so...

Eyes: She wanted me to give her a nice look for a night out with her guy and his friends. She is a minimalist in makeup, and I decided to do a slightly subtle smoky eye with my Kat Von D palette of colors that include a beautiful purple and gold. I mixed a matte brown color in the outer corner of her eyes to soften the smoky look whilst accentuating her bone structure.

Lips: Her lip color is MAC's lipstick Amplified in Blankety. The lipgloss on top is MAC's Plushglass in Ample Pink.

Cheeks: Nars blush in Luster.

Makeup can be a girl's helpful friend. As Elizabeth Arden quoted: "There is never an ugly woman, only lazy ones." With that said, I don't think that is entirely true, but the quote does bring to light that it does take some work to try to look good. Don't act like you wake up stunningly beautiful everyday, and if that is the case, good for you! Otherwise, it is fun to doll up even once in a while because you only live a day at a time to look your best and save the world while you're at it, too. ;)

Nude Lip Gloss Guess turned Hit! Under $10

This New York weather and tons of to-do's for the month has left me under the weather. So, I find myself a bit forgetful with my horrendous cold, and I leave my make-up pouch at home as I leave for work. Also, I had to go to one of my good friend's birthday celebration, and I found myself lipgloss-less. This is not good for me. I know it sounds ridiculous, but I'm sure some girls can relate.

I go with my pal (who happens to do ad design for Maybelline) Jess to a quick-stop pharmacy because even Sephora was closed at the time. So out of the array, I pick up Maybelline's Color Sensational lip gloss in 255 "A Touch of Toffee". I had to guess that this would be a color that is suitable with my likes of nudes WITHOUT trying it out on my hand. Guess what? It was a nice milky finish, and the color is a nice one alone or on top of a lipstick. It will add a pretty, slightly translucent finish. There's not much glitter in it. It's natural and flattering.

I found a nice substitution for under $10! Try it out, you will probably love it as much as I do.

Facebook changed You.

The Social Network

Whether you realize it or not, Facebook has changed the way we all interact. I know multitudes of people who adorn their pages in care with constant updates. There is so much to do with this outlet of expression that people rely on it heavily for expression, attention, and entertainment. We all take part of the frenzy in varying degrees, but it doesn't change the fact that it has changed you if you do utilize it. There are those who refuse to give in to the idea of sharing your "private life" with the world, but this excuse seems to diminish slowly as well. There are privacy options as you slowly ease out of your comfort level in sharing with others about your life and yourself which enable you to control what you share.

For those who have actively used Facebook over the years, do you recall how life was without it? Do you remember how you kept in touch with those that you rarely see? Were you able to share your daily complaints, revelations, and every thought that crossed your mind with the hundreds to even thousands of people you accumulated on your "Friends List"?

It's all a grand show. Immediate gratification. Instant access. Source of entertainment. Overload of information, pictures, and updates. Our lives and society are rapidly changing just like your News Feed, and you either choose to participate or not in it.

 I feel the huge phenomenon of the site has defined the years of the "Social Networking" era. The Social Network artfully caught our attention because whether you realize it or not, Facebook has become a part of your identity. Millions of you were captivated by this film because it told a story about something you may unknowingly have attachment to-- it's a part of your life. 

The Red Girls.

Classic. Sexy. Adventurous. Modern. Dressy.

Just paint it red, and you can call it a special occasion.

Trust me. Color on my lips used to scare me a year ago. Change is nice.

There's a shade of red for every girl.

Try it out. Once you're comfortable, just rock it!

NYE KISS READY: RED!

YSL Rouge Couture #8

Ellis Faas #202 (deep, killer red)

Ellis Faas #203 (safer for the more shy)

You have to do something daring for New Year's Eve. Don't be boring with your neutrals, go bold! I love my faithful nudes, but I'm going to choose between these three. So far, I am really leaning toward my YSL Rouge Couture #8, it's not too red, but it has a fun, vivid mix of blue undertones like a deep fuschia-red. 

Don't forget to apply concealer over your lips to let the color come out accurate and to prevent bleeding. Then, line those lush lips with a similar color to your lip color of your choice! You can dot a shimmery lip gloss in the middle to add a glow or just translucent gloss to make your lips look even more plump.

When it's 12am, please let go of keeping it looking "good". ;)

**The Red Girls Post will be next-- photos of beautiful, confident girls who can rock that color like none other basically. Also, I'll post pics of my NYE look if I get a chance tomorrow. Cheers to 2011! It's going to be amazing!

How to get a Perfect Complexion

Everyone wants their skin to look even and radiant. I'm going to share one new discovery of mine and two that I have BEEN loving.

I wash my face day and night and literally right after, I apply the First Care Serum ($80) from Sulwhasoo. This product eliminates one of my skincare peeves which is the feeling of the products just SITTING on your face. Say good bye to this! First Care Serum is essentially a treatment booster that enhances the results of anything you put on whether it be La Mer or Aveeno. Yes, this is true.

It also boosts your skin's blood circulation (Milkvetch Extract) and neutralizes free radicals which will give you a nice canvas ie. your skin. I swear by this. I will use it for the rest of my life. Make sure you follow up with a toner. (I use Sulwhasoo's Balancing Water which pH balances your skin and is a nice gel texture that is very refreshing.) Sulwhasoo is always applied by hand, no cotton pads please!

Sulwhasoo

Then, I highly recommend the Revitalizing Serum ($120) day and night. This product purges toxins whilst boosting your collagen renewal. It has a smooth texture that feels great on the skin. You will find that if you wear any facial make-up, it will go on beautifully and make your skin look radiant.

Erno Laszlo

As for the make-up for the ladies on the go(and even men-- and yes, it will be our secret because it's THAT discrete on, really!), I highly recommend my new godsend hot ticket item: Erno Laszlo's Regular Normalizer Shake-It! You can apply it over your foundation (for a more finished, photo-op look) or wear it alone for a pore-perfect finish. It controls shine and conceals imperfections in a light manner. It feels like a toner. Dab it on with a cotton ball and then buff. You're ready for anything after.

Kick back

I wanna kick back and say hey, I did okay.

I wanna laugh out loud in a quiet, grumpy train.

I wanna say we all don't need to prove anything.

I wanna take that stick out of so-and-so's suited-up gait.

I wanna drop everything sometimes and dance in the rain.

I wanna say a clock doesn't rule my day.

I wanna go somewhere where the sun chases away dismay.

I wanna kick back after all is said and done and say

Hey, I did okay!

Slow down

We all have things to do. We have plans to make. We are all in a hurry. There are things we would like to change. There are things we would never exchange. There are times we either rejoice, complain, or comply.

Days go by so quickly as we chase our goals and dreams. There are many people I know whom want a fulfilling, successful, and meaningful life. Who doesn't? We all do. People have varying challenges in life, but these are happenings that mold a person. I know that it took again a slight accident to slow me down and smell my iced coffee.

It is a gift to chase your dreams. I should remember that the chase is the fun part. The capability to dream is the sustenance and fire to be alive. Each new day is appropriately a present to you to open with opportunity for a meaningful life. Love deeply. Live fully. Dream endlessly. Run far and wide.

The conundrum of life should never be taken on half-heartedly. I strive to constantly awaken my sometimes lethargic soul to never be too busy or jaded for a taste of inspiration, intrigue, and my intuition. Intuition tells me to be true to myself.

Do you strive to be true to yourself?

Dresses: Cheap Find

  Who doesn't like to shop smart? I love shopping, but it doesn't mean that I have to spend huge portions of my paycheck or credit card line(s) to get the looks I want all the time. Featured above are two different dresses from two different places. The picture on the left is a DVF dress that retails for $345 (also comes in a lovely, basic black), and the dress featured on the right is my pick, the Forever21 boutique mesh overlay dress in olive that retails for about $24. Now, you tell me which is better?

Although, I do have to say the materials are different, but I tried on the Forever21 find, and I am absolutely impressed. It looks well over a dress that costs $24, and it fits adorably. You can pair it with your favorite boots or pumps, and the color is great to layer with fall colors. You can easily put that extra money saved towards a staple must-have piece, or just save it, ladies. We all should know fashion should never compromise your financial stability. Right? If you absolutely love something though, I say you will find a way to make it work.

I will not attest that I have always followed those guidelines though. We live and we learn. *wink*


photo credits: Bloomingdales.com for picture on left. Forever21.com for picture featured on right.

Girls: A quick, natural look with PAUL & JOE and Ellis Faas

My current make-up loves are Paul & Joe and Ellis Faas (as previously mentioned in earlier blog post). Ellis Faas has unbelievable eye colors that DON'T budge. This is great for those ladies who are always on the go. Paul and Joe has a soft, ethereal look to their packaging and their colors. I love how natural the selection of colors are at Paul & Joe. It looks effortless. I'll show you a quick photo of me after I used some of the items from the two brands.

I can't go without my peachy blush from Paul & Joe. It is a perfect peach face color with a highlighter included as well. It is excellent for all skin colors, especially warm. (#17 Paul and Joe Face color)

Paul & Joe has amazingly flattering lip glosses and lipsticks galore! I personally love #17 lipstick (soft, very natural heather pink) and #2 lipliner.

Hmm, 17 must be my lucky number at Paul & Joe.

The Ellis Faas eye color I like to use for definition is E106 which I've seen Lucy Liu purchase before. (She's very cute, by the way.) It's a soft gray/heather color. I apply it in a horizontal V shape (like a sideways peace sign) at the end of my eye without going too high. The reason I stress on not putting eye shadow too high is because I have almond, Asian eyes, and my bone structure around my eye is not deep set. In contrast, I find if you are deep set, then it is very flattering to go above and beyond.  For the base color, it's nice to choose a neutral color to blend the darker, more dramatic color with. Highlighting the inner corner of your eyes with a warm, iridescent color is ideal to really give your eyes an awake and bright look.

My make-up monster says you can never have enough lip colors. As a friend of mine says, you have so many shades of the same. (Nude is my kryptonite.) My rebuttal? For all you Dexter watchers, remember when Camilla was in search of the perfect key lime pie? Uh, it's safe to say that I'm still looking for that perfect nude shade for my lips. Not too pink, not too brown, not too "I'm gonna wash you out in pictures"...

I have no shame. A search for something better always makes life a little more spicy-- even if it is as minute as a color. 

Left to Right: #17 P&J lipstick (I put Nars Lip Lacquer "Chelsea Girls" on top),  the two shades of #2 lipliner , and Ellis Faas E106

The South vs. The North (for Me)

A face America associates with the South.

I just came back from visiting my parents whom reside in the South. It's always weird for me the moment I arrive in Tennessee and then the moment I come back to New York. Why? I find the huge differences in the two states make me feel quite like the quasi-identity type of girl. I remember the days where I was a lot softer and patient than I am now. Now, I get really, REALLY annoyed when people walk too slow in front of me. Also, my heart doesn't flinch every time I see a bum. I may be slightly calloused, please forgive me.

I guess I am known as a transplant to New York, but I feel like I'm a living, fire-breathing New Yorker after all these years. Even so, I do find that when I go visit my family I find a bit of repose while I am there. There's so many trees and no marinating odors of urine in the streets. I also appreciate how there seems to still be chivalry as opposed to New York. Men in New York tend to be overtly confident to the point that they are arrogant. You won't find a lot of men in New York opening doors for ladies or letting them cut them in line. In the South, men will open the door for you, and (OH MY GOD!) let you cut them in line??

There's no rush in the South. It's pleasant and slow-paced. People still remember their manners for the most part. You don't really have a great variety of places to eat from like New York. You don't have all the amazing galleries to explore. You don't have the exciting night life. You have wholesome meals with family. There's a lot of BBQ and plenty of hospitality. Also, it is still the Bible belt. The first day I got back, I had a Jehovah witness named Mary Cash (?) tell me that we crossed paths for a reason. I listened to her earnest preaching about the end of the world, and I thought many things while she claimed the end was coming soon. My heart felt sorry for her ailing leg, but my patience was wearing thin after 20 minutes of her preaching. She made me remember all the people I came across whom despised how organized religion tries to impose beliefs upon others. She also reminded me in this act how different the South is from the North (aka. New York).

I think leaving and going back to places allows you to really see the transition in oneself. I also believe it's really important to assess your changes and growth into who you are today so you can better understand yourself as a whole. I like different things about both areas, but I have to say-- I LOVE NEW YORK. I feel free here for now, and that's all that matters to me. If only I had my loved ones closer to me... but a perfect life is always so hard to attain. Distance does make the heart more fond, after all.

In conclusion, they say home is where the heart is, but my heart seems to have more than just one.

Barney's Warehouse Sale

This is actually my first time going to Barney's Warehouse sale. I felt like I was entering a secret entrance into a good selection of finds, hopefully. I knew I wouldn't find many things, because I have little patience going through racks and racks of mess. Women and men were waiting in line to get in, and I thought to myself how it must be worth it. As my friend and I enter, I check in my bag and prepare with my wallet. I was definitely not going to drop a lot of money today. (It's called: I have a lot of bills lately.)

We wandered around the first floor of men's apparel. I found no liking to the racks of men's blazers. I feel that my apathy may be that I know I can find great deals at Bergdorf Goodman when the appropriate events come for the high end designers. I can also look to the more affordable Zara, Express, H&M, Guess, and Bloomingdale's for my boyfriend. As for myself, I have already snatched a great deal with some shoes at BG. So, when we were looking in the women's shoes section, I was greatly disappointed. There were the least in selection for the smaller sizes (5-6 1/2). I quickly instructed my fab friend to look for these sexy, sheer black Louboutin shoes that I found in size 9 for a steal of around mid $200's. No 6 1/2-7 to be found. I wasn't surprised. Oh, well. I will invest in a classic pair from BG later.

Craig really wanted to find something for me it seemed. He looked and looked. He cooed over some random pieces of clothing, but I shook my head. I am a pro at finding things that look like they came from somewhere more expensive for the fraction of the price from places like Forever21, H&M, Zara, Express, BG 5th floor (sometimes, but you can get steals during sales as well) and so on. Yup. I don't believe in spending an exorbitant amount of money on clothing unless you're absolutely in love with it or if you see it as a classic/staple piece. That's just me. In my opinion, how much you spend does not label an individual as a fashionable person. It's all in how you put it together and rock it, loves!

 So, I attempted to glance through the racks, but the women in my way did not seem obliged to move. Women can get really focused when they shop, if you know what I mean. 

I'm pretty sure I'm ready to leave after 30-45 minutes or so. (I actually don't know the real time because I was not looking at my iPhone.)  Then, we go back to the small shoe section one last time to see if perhaps a winner missed our eyes. I see a quirky and funky sequined shoe. (I am usually not attracted to sequins.) I pick it up. Marc by Marc Jacobs. Hmm. I do like that brand. 6 1/2. Perfect! It's affordable and cute most of the time. I own a black leather bag that is my declared "default" bag. But, shoes? I haven't bought Marc by Marc shoes yet.

I decide to put them on. They add a bit of sparkle to my skinny jeans. I envision an outfit with these shoes. A black outfit would go nicely with these. I see the price. I'm getting them! (Excuse my summer-colored toes. Can't wait to put the fall nail colors on!!!!)

That concludes my story about the sale. You just have to go in with no expectations. When you do, you will have possibly a range from a great euphoria moment to a mild tickle in your stomach when you do find something you fall for. 

HAPPY SHOPPING!!


**True Story Tidbit: I saw an Asian girl making her assumed boyfriend/husband carry around literally 10-15 single shoes whilst she shops hurriedly. LOL, poor guy.

Dexter: Good or Bad?

Oh, Dexter. You are my source of entertainment lately. Lost, where? 24... hours of what? Entourage, who all?  You get the point. It's a show of great magnitude, and I always am very pleased to hear the instrumental theme song. It's genius, dark, and strangely resounding.

Dexter is a show that portrays a serial killer that lives by the code. The code was instilled unto Dexter by his deceased cop father, Harry. Harry adopted Dexter as a young boy who was tarnished by the experience of seeing his own mother murdered right before his eyes. It was a gory murder, and Dexter was changed ever since then. Harry took on the task of raising Dexter with his odd darkness and urges. Harry honed Dexter's urges to kill into a code of killing those who killed others. This code molds Dexter's life in a deep degree, and it helps him to not be an unorganized, sporadic serial killer. Instead, he is portrayed as a vigilante. 

The audience follows his frequent murders which clean the streets of Miami so to speak. As an audience, we may be disgusted by the methods of killing and the abundant blood. Over time, you find yourself immersed in the character development of the Dexter cast, and you can't help the addiction of wanting to watch more and more. I even questioned myself as I watched it. How am I so interested in something that is obviously so wrong? We all should know that murder is simply wrong, but I believe the actions of "justice" tend to disperse into different directions of opinion. Some people believe in the death penalty. Others may believe in confinement.  Even so, we can't help but like Dexter and this is successful story-telling. If you capture the audience, you have won gold. We side with a serial killer. Hello?!

On the other hand, Dexter goes through Season 2 and 3 with finding people who "understand" his darkness. For example, Lila believes they are soul mates. She understood his darkness, but it didn't work out. (Was I the only one that found her so inexorably irritating?) Miguel Prado was supposed to be his new buddy he let in, but it wasn't as it seemed. Miguel had used and abused him, and this led to his ultimate fate. Dexter never has anyone to truly keep his secret with.

He keeps it with us, and we can't stop watching. Vigilante or serial killer? Take your pick. I'll say it's wrong in reality, but hey, that's not going to stop Dexter from topping the TV show charts or me from complaining that Netflix won't supply my Season 4 Disc 1 fast enough. Let's delve away from the vampires for now, shall we? 

The Technological Generation vs. The Old School

I love my iPhone. I thought I knew love when I had my Blackberry, but I was sorely mistaken. Well, I did sort of miss my Blackberry for the first two months or so. I had a lot of BBM contacts that I liked to speak with daily. It was a nice way to chitchat throughout the day. Now, I have my Meebo program that integrates AIM, Gchat, and even FB chat. (I opted out of the FB chat.) I think that might overwhelm me-- I need to simplify after all.

The reasons why I like my iPhone:
-It looks prettier.
-There are so many apps! I love my Yelp application in particular. The Facebook application definitely has some kinks that need to be worked out.
-Touch-screen can become likable over time. I did like the feel of the keys of my Blackberry, but I didn't like the sore thumbs I was left with.
-I love Apple. Apple girl here!
-I can jam, text, surf, and answer a call all at the same time. (Not that I really do all this at once, but it's a good point.) **Disclaimer: I do not support texting while driving. Also, watch what's going on when you cross the street or walk when you are making a quick text. I don't think that's safe either, but I'm definitely guilty of walk-texting. Ugh, sorry.

There are so many things that make a smart phone essential to its owner. Now, we all know we are guilty of texting while waiting in lines, the elevator, or who knows where and when. Do you recall ever having an occasion where someone says these very words: "When did the cell phone and texting become so important?" 


Say what? I was in the elevator with an elderly male and a younger female around my age. She continues to ignore him whilst I look at him slightly bemused. I respond that we live in a time where it's all about "real-time". I try to show some mild empathy, then he exits the elevator with a "have a good day." It made me pause and think back to when I first really relied on text messaging.

...Don't recall.

I had an interesting conversation with my Italian godmother (as I love to call her) about what she thinks of it all. She abhors how people compulsively check their phone and thinks there is a lacking of manners for in other words, my generation. I apologize on my generation's behalf to her, and I stringently ignore my iPhone when I am having my occasional lunches with her. I like her that much.

The conclusion is that we live in an age of more "efficiency" in communication and instant gratification. Say an impending goodbye to snail mail, land lines (for the most part),  phone calls (text is faster for responses to questions, and it can be more discrete say if you are in a meeting), and possibly even some forms of print. For example,  I get constant notifications from billing companies if I'd like to "go green" and go with electronic statements.

Some people cannot adapt to change very well. They like familiarity. The technological generation tends to embrace change because they know that one day something could be in, the next day it could be outdated by a newer version. This is likewise in fashion as well. I will have to say I do find sentimental value in my collection of cards and letters, but I accept that these things are quickly being updated by e-greetings and emails. Does this mean we are compromising quality with efficiency?

Life is on the fast lane more than ever. Could it be for the best or for the worst? This is the question I leave you with.

Eating Expensive vs. Buying Shoes

I love to eat good food. Who doesn't? Also, I live in New York City which enables me to try out a plethora of noteworthy dining experiences. I'm one of those people who don't find a $300 tab something outrageous if the food left my stomach happy and even intrigued-- but mostly happy. I remember something my mom  told me while I was growing up. I believe mothers definitely know you best whether you'd like to admit it or not. This is what she had said: "Why do you care about something so much when the pleasure of it leaves right after you swallow it?"

Oh, Mother. You were probably saying that because I was such a piglet, and you worried that I'd become obese. It's okay. I know you did it out of love. But seriously, this statement made my little self ponder over her clear statement. It obviously did leave an impression for me to remember it so clearly. I don't exactly remember our conversation, but I'm sure it was just harmless mother to daughter banter.

Even so, I also have other guilty pleasures. I came into this world as a female. I grew up always noticing the details. I love colors, patterns, textures, and so on. I even have an incident which I shared with my freshman year class at Parsons a detail about our childhood that could have shown our early development into an artist. This incident I shared would definitely define me as an artist and possibly a weirdo as well. As a child, I almost drank a whole bottle of Pepto Bismol. Yes, I did. I'm not proud of it, but I know why I did it. The color drew me in then and despite that it cures diarrhea and upset stomach, I now find myself never taking that medicine ever since then.

I have established my strong interest in dining out and material things. The thing I am trying to figure out is if I were to choose one, which would I go with? Would I go for the insanely cute stilettos or the amazing, tantalizing (even by Yelp 5/5) dining experience? Reason would say that I would remember that dining experience (also, my mother's statement would definitely ring through my mind), but I could wear those shoes multiple times. Actually, that isn't true. These days I buy shoes that I don't find myself happy with, because they just aren't comfortable. I fractured my left leg over a year ago, so I don't find myself walking so agilely as I used to in heels. Also, my feet seem to swell. I am most happy in flip-flops. So, why do I even bother purchasing these hot shoes?

My point is that we all have weaknesses. It's important to evaluate if your weaknesses are healthy or not. Don't let them overcome you (ie. shoes stacking up in the likes of Mt. Everest which you wear only 5-10x).  Oh, that definitely isn't my case by the way, but I do have a formidable collection as of late. Let's get back to the battle... I would have to say FOOD has won this battle for me. (I've been watching Man vs. Food too much.) You make me happy. You don't hurt my feet or remind me that my left leg is still stiff. You may give me indigestion sometimes or other things, but if you are truly a memorable, lip-smacking experience, you gave me that experience that reminds me why life is so amazing and that little moments do count.

Now, off to brunch I go... and I'm not going to look at shoes.

Celebrity Obsession.... and of course, Twilight talk.

My mom told me as I was growing up that only weird, lacking girls obsess over famous people. I believe I did take those words to heart. I would detach myself from crooning over K-Pop stars during my middle school years, and I tried to be "above it". It's funny that I still remember her influence on me today. My mother was just showing me simply that these people are regular people just like us, but they are showcased to the world as something more, something that you wish to be or yearn to have in your life.

Let's take the "Twilight" series for example. It has become an international phenomenon which girls and women of all ages obsess over Edward Cullen and Jacob. Why? It's a love triangle, which is always interesting. Also, we like to escape into a fantasy world where love is like that. Frankly, I did get entrapped in "Twilight", but soon thereafter, the series lost its sparkle. Even so, my curiosity kept me reading until the very end. I didn't find the rest of the series captivating. As for solving the love triangle, Jacob imprints on Edward and Bella's baby? Way to solve a love triangle! Brilliant! *with a heavy British accent*

But, really? I love my boyfriend, but we don't stare into each other's eyes all day long talking about how much we love each other. I can be a klutz sometimes, but I don't feel like I need an Edward and Jacob character to help me "survive" daily. If you really dig deep into the plot, I find that it makes the female (Bella) look like a pathetic weakling that is blindly in love-- and a bit annoying. Isn't love amazing? I would dismiss it as "Twilight Infatuation". Give or take the series going into a couple more years-- they wouldn't be so damn cheesy and would burp together whilst watching TV instead. Romantic, right?

Sorry. I know I will develop a lot of enemies by my two cents.

Excusez-moi, who am I kidding?  TEAM JACOB!!

 

Check out this clip to further exemplify "obsession":

Grown woman steals Edward Cullen