Tuesday, November 20, 2012

DIY Gift and Craft Ideas!

I sadly have to work Black Friday at Macy's from 3am to 11:30 am :( Lame sauce! But that doesn't mean I'm not thinking about what to get during Black Friday! I have some Christmas Shopping that needs to happen as soon as possible and Black Friday is the start of Official Holiday Shopping!
If you're not sure what to get someone special, I did make a list of gift ideas last year here just in case someone was unsure on what to get someone. I'm currently having trouble figuring out what to get my parents and grandparents for Christmas this year. I want to do something personalized though, that's for sure.
So I've come up with a list of DIY Crafts for this season.

~Candles
~Ornaments
~Wreathes
~Candy Bags or Jars
~Knitted Scarf
~Knitted Gloves
~Scrapbooks
~Snowglobes
~Homemade Soaps
~Homemade Bath Salts
~Homemade Bath Fuzzies
~Brownie Mix in a Jar
~Hand Painted Plates

Just some ideas for the holiday season. 

Monday, November 19, 2012

Just One Conversation

Have you ever had a conversation with someone and it just changed your whole relationship or friendship with that person?
I remember the conversation pretty well. Austin called to tell me that he had feelings for me and I didn't return the feelings. Yes, I liked him and had feelings for him when we first met but as time went on those feelings went away. He never did anything about his feelings till after high school, right before we went to college. During high school, I started to think of him more as a brother because of the way he was always looking out for me. So that is what he is to me. I put him in the friend-zone and for good reason. I didn't want to lose him as a friend. I never wanted to risk losing what we had.
But apparently, he felt differently and he told me how he felt. He was willing to risk it and to change our friendship for good or bad. It currently seems bad though. It has been bad since he told me but I've tried to make it work. I've tried to get things back to the way they were before but I don't think he wants that. I don't think he'll ever want that because he wanted more. As respectful as he was by saying he understands that I don't feel the same way, I don't think we could ever go back to the way our friendship was.
I honestly think that one conversation changed our friendship. A friendship that was once beautiful turned ugly in just one conversation.

Be Beautiful For You

Friday, November 16, 2012

Friday: Possessive Boyfriend; Redefine Me; Struggle with Weight Loss

It's been a long week, I kept thinking every day was Thursday up until Thursday when I thought it was Monday. My mind is strange but it could be because I had Wednesday off and I worked on Thursday. Thank goodness it's Friday!

G3IU5 Asked:
I'm 16 and my boyfriend is 18. He's really possessive and protective and sometimes I really like that. It makes me feel loved and safe. But sometimes he likes to bite my neck really hard and leave marks. It's so everyone knows that I'm his he says. It kinda hurts and I'm not sure if it's normal for him to do that. I really love him and I know he loves me. Should I tell him to stop? I dunno if he even will.
If it matters for the answers, I'm a guy.


Dear G3IU5
If it hurts you then you should let him know. If he loves you like you said then he'll stop because he wouldn't want to do anything that will hurt you. If he wants to show other people that your his then there are less hurtful ways for him to do it. Like getting you something instead of biting you.

Thursday, November 15, 2012

Thursday Beauty: Brown Sugar Lip Scrub

The cold weather not only brings dry skin, but chapped lips as well. My lips always get dry at night when it's really cold. At night I used Benefit's Dr. Feelgood Lipscription which is discontinued but it was a lip scrub with a lip balm. I put it on at night and it made my lips feel so soft but since it is discontinued I had to find something else. So I've been looking and using different lip products and right now I'm trying out this Brown Sugar Scrub, which I thought I'd share with my readers that I found at The Blush

Ingredients:
1 tablespoon of pure coconut oil
1 tablespoon of honey
2 tablespoons of brown sugar.

Directions:
Place your coconut oil in the fridge for about 20 minutes or until it thickens up. Scoop 1 tablespoon of the oil into a  bowl along with the honey. Mix until its smooth and looks a little like cookie dough. Add the sugar, sugar, then stir it up.

This can be stored for up to two weeks but should be plenty for the next two week.

Be Beautiful For You!

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Hard To Love

I am insensitive,
I have a tendency to pay more attention to the things that I need,
Sometimes I drink too much,
Sometimes I test your trust,
Sometimes I don't know why your stayin with me

I hate November. November is my least favorite month. Mainly because this is the time of the year when Connor and I usually get into a big fight. I don't know why it happens around this time of the year but we fight and I say some hurtful things that I regret. I of course have a lot of apologizing to do and he does forgive me every time.

Monday, November 12, 2012

Silly Grandpa!

I love my Grandparents; they've done so much for me and the rest of my family over the years. My Grandpa is so funny though. He has twenty grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. I'm 22 years old and have rarely brought a guy to meet the family. One, my family can be really intimidating because there are just so many of us. Two, my family is the Royal Family of Drama. Someone is always getting into someone's business and causing an argument. That alone is embarrassing.
Anyway, I went to visit my Grandparents last night because my Grandpa is a veteran and it was Veteran's Day. I don't know what brought it on but my Grandpa started talking about my wedding menu! I'm 22, I'm not ready to get married and to settle down!
My younger cousin has been with her boyfriend for three years and he fits in perfectly with out family! Grandpa should be talking about them getting married, not me!
I love my Grandpa though. He's a strong old man with a big heart and a great sense of humor. He has such a beautiful soul, I like to think I get a lot of my personality from him.

Be Beautiful For You!

Friday, November 9, 2012

Friday: Hanging Out; Possibly Breaking Up; Love Life

Happy Friday! I hope everyone has a good, fun weekend! I know I'll try to have a fun one. I have to wake up early to help out a dear friend of mine for her photo shoot. Anyway, onto my advice.

Anonymous Asked:
How to make your parents let you hangout with your guy friends alone?
Kay like seriously it's pretty crazy crazy our parents don't let us hang out with our guy friends alone cause they think dirty things so it can't be two guys and two girls oh my gosh it's stupid, any advice?

Dear Anonymous,
I never made my parents let me hangout with my guy friends alone. They just let me. As long as the knew the guys, had them over a few times, realized that they were good guys and then they let me be alone with them. And as I got older they trusted my judgment. Basically, you have to ease them into it. When my parents and I moved into a neighborhood full of boys my age, I had them all over so my parents knew who I was going to be hanging out with. Granted my dad did not like it one bit but he got use to it. Like I said, ease them into it.

Thursday, November 8, 2012

Thursday Beauty: Brown Sugar Body Scrub

During the cold months of October, November, and December, my skin gets so dry and ashy that not even lotion can help it alone so while I search for the perfect, already made, body scrub, I currently make my own homemade body scrub with brown sugar.

Ingredients:
1/2 Cup Brown Sugar
1 TBSP Honey
1 tsp Olive Oil
1/4 tsp lemon juice

Directions:
Mix all ingredients into a jar. Then when you're ready use the scrub all over your body and rinse off.

This really makes your body feeling smooth.

Be Beautiful For You! 

Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Breathe

 I see your face in my mind as I drive away,
Cause none of us thought it was gonna end that way.
People are people,
And sometimes we change our minds.
But it’s killing me to see you go after all this time.


I've been feeling like I don't have any real friends. I feel like the people I've called my best friends for years are no longer my friends anymore. Sure I've pushed some away but that was because I felt like I was being used. They only talked to me when they needed me to give them advice, not when they needed someone to hangout with or wanted to hangout with. This feeling I've been having makes me want to be alone all the time. Yes, I hangout with friends but that's what it. I don't feel connected to them and I just want to feel connected with someone again. My best friend, Janna, moved away three years to Utah. I've visited her twice since she moved there. And then my supposed best friend, Austin, lies to me and doesn't talk to me anymore about anything going on his life. He would rather go to the bar with his coworkers then spend time with me, the girl he was not only in love with, but is best friends with her. I honestly feel like I'm drifting away from the people I call family.

Music starts playin’ like the end of a sad movie,
It’s the kinda ending you don’t really wanna see.
Cause it’s tragedy and it’ll only bring you down,
Now I don’t know what to be without you around.

Monday, November 5, 2012

Baby I'm Back

Hello My Readers,
I am back to writing my thoughts, encouraging everyone to be beautiful, and giving advice! Let's catch up shall we?
Well, when we last each other at the end of August, I told y'all that I got offered a job at Macy's and that is actually going pretty well. I actually worked yesterday from nine to five for an eight hour shift. Exciting!
Now during the month of September, I finished up my adventures with my two favorite boys and Toshi.  We took an adventure to the fair city of Puyallup because that's where our closest Sonic happens to be. We had a great time being stuck in evening traffic. But honestly, that was the only way I would have been able to get my boys to take me to Charming Charlies. Food was used as a bribe because Paul, didn't want to get out of the house and I told him we were going on a surprise adventure. Alas, that was our last adventure together until October when I realized how much I was missing my weekly dose of Paul and wanted to visit him at University of Washington.

Friday, August 31, 2012

Friday: Breakout Problems; College Studying; Scared of High School

It's Friday and the end of August which means summer is ending and autumn is near or in my case it's just a few days away. Anyway, I hope everyone has a good weekend. I will be hiatus until November. September is the start of something new for me and it'll take awhile for to adjust so here's the last of my advice for awhile.

InsecurityStinks Asked:
How do I change my appearance before school starts next week?
My mom doesn't like me wearing makeup she thinks I'm too young but I started to break out since January. I have dark spots, my face is always oily and my skin is uneven I want to look different so I can feel better about myself :(

Dear InsecurityStinks,
Well your skin is a reflection of your inside, so you want to make sure that what you're putting into your body is healthy so cut down on any sugar, salty, or fatty foods that you may be eating and also drink plenty of water.
Come up with a facial routine. I don't wear a lot of makeup because I do my best to keep my face clean. So make sure you wash your face in the morning and at night as well as moisturizing your face as well. To help with dark spots naturally use lemon juice on the spots every morning and night until it fades away.

Thursday, August 30, 2012

Thursday Beauty: DIY Sea Salt Spray

I know summer is coming to an end very soon but I think beachy waves can be beautiful anytime of the year for a casual look but I seriously hate spending the money on pricey sea salt spray. I've found a great DIY Sea Salt Spray.

Ingredients:
1 tsp Sea Salt
1 tsp Cocoanut Oil
1 tsp gel
1 cup warm water

Directions:
Combine all ingredients into a spray bottle. Mix and shake well. Simple as that. Make sure the salt and oil dissolves thoroughly.

Be Beautiful For You! 


Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Counting Down

Next month, I start a new chapter in my life. I'm getting my first job at Macy's and I'm excited, but surprisingly I'm not nervous. I know it's something I can do because I know I can work and do tasks daily. Although I'm unsure of what I'm getting into because what if, this job isn't for me? What if being in retail isn't for me? Well I won't know until I try. Just like many things in life, you won't know until you try for yourself. Now, not only am I starting a new job but I'm also counting down the days until my friends go back to college. So working will give me a way to fill the void that will soon be in my life.
I'm going to miss seeing my friends from high school on a weekly basis. Although, it's probably not a good idea to count down the days until they're gone. I think I'll miss Paul the most though. He's hilarious and seriously the one guy I don't have to worry about but at the same time I worry about him all the time. I mean most of the summer I had to drag him off the couch to go out and do something other then sit home all day watching TV. I love the guy but for crying out loud, it was his summer before his senior year of college, he had to make some memories.
There are just something that will keep me busy for the next couple months so Friday will be my last post for a couple months. I'll summarize the important things when I get everything in place.
Be Beautiful For You!

Monday, August 27, 2012

My Future, Not My Past

Growing up, I've made a few mistakes with friends, family and my own life. I've lost some friends because of my actions and just who I am or was in general. I'm not always proud of actions, they can keep me up at night and haunt me in my sleep but I can't and won't let them define my future.
I know I'm not perfect and can sometimes be a crappy friend but those who love me stick with me and I appreciate them for everything they do or have done for me. I believe that everyone needs to remember that what happened in our past doesn't always reflect what will happen in our future.
If a person wants a nice home, and good job when they're older but they're being lazy and not motivated then they won't be getting that nice home and good job when they're older. They have to change their ways if what they're doing now isn't getting them closer to their dream.
I want to own a Bakery or an Inn when I get older. I can't stay at home and do nothing. I have to do something, I have to  get a business degree to understand what I'm getting into and I have to get a degree in culinary arts in order to gain more experience. 
Motivation is key when reaching any goal, keeping my eye on the prize, my future instead of reflecting on things I did in my past because that's all behind me; I have something amazing ahead.
Be Beautiful For You

Friday, August 24, 2012

Friday: High School Boys; Unable to Date; Cheating

Happy Friday! I don't have any plans this weekend. Kind of hoping for a lazy weekend. Crossing my fingers!

Anonymous Asked:
Hi, going into high school here. I am just nervous about the dudes in high school now. I have had past problems with getting sexually harassed, so I am pretty scared about some of the guys. Yes, I am still a virgin, so I am basically scared that it isn't going to be easy to tell a guy to keep his hands off me or I will punch him in the b.a.l.l.s. Is the high school guys that bad or am I just over reacting? 

Dear Anonymous,
It's actually not as bad as you're thinking. I never had a problem like that. Although I was friends with a lot of guys who protected me from other guys. Guys in high school are a little more mature and a lot know when no means no.

Thursday, August 23, 2012

Thursday Beauty: Yolk Mask

Egg Yolk
I'm having this health kick so I'm eating a lot of egg whites which is kind of wasteful if I don't use the yolk for something so I use it as a mask. All you need is an egg yolk and about ten minutes.
Why egg yolk? Well the yolk is suppose to help heal any blemishes and I've had two on my on my forehead that have been bugging me like crazy.

Ingredients: 
1 Egg Yolk

Directions: 
Simply spread the egg yolk gently and equally with a facial mask brush or spatula on your clean face and neck; keep the eye area clear. Leave on for 10 minutes and rinse off with cold water.

My thoughts:
The yolk mask is simple and easy to do. It doesn't take that long and it's something I already have at home and it's something a lot of people have at home. It's weird to have egg on your face but it's good for your skin. I recommend it to anyone who is looking for any easy face mask.

Be Beautiful For You

Tuesday, August 21, 2012

The Joys of Music

I love music, it's my life, and a lot of people may say it but not a lot of people actually live it. One of my best friends is a music producer at Surf Street Studios located in Orlando Florida. Before that, during high school he became a DJ and so I got a lot of my music, and love of music from him. Not only do I have a friend in the music production business but I have friends who are in bands, not yet famous but one day, and friends who have such amazing, musical talents, that I would love to share with people.
Here are a few bands and artists with links to their music:
~Corbin Sterling
~Haverly
~Seize the Sun
~Red Fern
~Chasing Harmony

These are just a few. I will be adding onto this list, of not only of my friends but as well as artists that I listen to, that aren't well known but I hope one day they will be.
Be Beautiful For You

Monday, August 20, 2012

My Shopping Ways

I go shopping pretty much every weekend and I get at least one new item when I go shopping. My mom and I actually spend Saturday mornings together. We go shopping and then have lunch together. It's our way of spending time together. My mom is truly my best friend, we're able to talk to each other about anything and everything.
Anyway, when I shop I always think about what I'm looking for. I browse online first for the latest fashion or trends and I look through my closet to see what I have and what I need. I don't shop aimlessly because sometimes I do shop with boys so I have to be in and out of a store as soon as possible. So I have to know what I'm looking for before I actually shop in store.
Just yesterday, my friend basically kidnapped me to go shopping with him and his little sister. I was actually looking for some bracelets because I'm tired of wearing my hair ties but I couldn't find any. I ended up instead buying a new sweater dress for the fall/winter. Actually, he bought it for me because I'm his best friend and he loves me, and his sister told him to buy it for me. :)
This is just how I shop. I think people should think about what they need to buy, price things out, and decide whether to save or splurge on an item. Just a little tip. 

Be Beautiful For You

Friday, August 17, 2012

Friday: Changed Feelings; Friend's Ex; Another Chance

Happy Friday! I am all done with summer classes! I can't wait for the weekend with friends. But I can wait for the long hard struggle of finding a job now that I'm done with school, for now. I'm actually looking into culinary schools and will probably be start next year.
Let's get down to the advice. :-)

Anonymous Asked:
I have a boyfriend but I think my feelings for him are changing. 
I'm not sure what to do. He is leaving for university so I dunno if I should break up with him so he can find someone else there or if I should hope everything works out. What do you think? 

Dear Anonymous,
What are you more leaning towards? Do you want still be in this relationship? Don't think about him going off to university. Think about the relationship. Think about how you feel about him. I think you have to think about your feelings for him before you decide to break up with him. Don't let him going a way be a factor though. 

Thursday, August 16, 2012

Thursday Beauty: Strawberry Teeth Whitening

I love strawberries, I actually got my nickname Ashberry because of my love for strawberries when I was younger. My aunts and uncles call me Ashberry. Anyway, many years ago I found out that strawberries can be used as a natural teeth whitener. I thought that I would share this with my readers just in case they didn't already know.

Ingredients:
1 Ripe Strawberry
1/2 tsp Baking Soda

Directions:
Crush the strawberry into a pulp and then mix in the baking soda. Use a soft toothbrush to apply onto your teeth. Leave on for five minutes then brush with toothpaste to remove the strawberry/baking soda paste. If you have any seeds between your teeth, feel free to use floss to remove them. :)

My thoughts:
I've been doing this for many years now and this is my go to teeth whitener when I can't go to the store and get a teeth whitener. Plus teeth whiteners can be expensive so this is a cheaper alternative to those $50+ teeth whiteners. It's use to do and it takes less than ten minutes. I do recommend using strawberries but if you don't have any you can just use baking soda and water to make a teeth whitening paste.

Be Beautiful For You