Dang I have to admit I have been a fan of the series for a while but I haven't been there or rather seen the beginning seasons, only started when flags were already red and yellow.
Thanks to Hulu I'm trying to watch those. Man, they've come a long way from season 1. Looks so raw, and well unpolished compared to now which is I guess more challenging. Doubt if those who were in season 1 can so what the current competitors are doing now.
I have to admit I'm highly annoyed with half of the teams in season 1. XD!! Still on ep4 tho, gotta hate those damn commercials from Hulu. The fuck, old season and you're paying for the service. I understand if its like current and 1 season back, but the beginning? Damn....
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
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Wednesday, April 15, 2015
Beauty Post: April 2015
So after doing a 4 night shift (crazy me >.>) I was happy to receive my BirchBox and Glambag. Not unless it's a dire emergengy and not because someone just want to switch so that they'll have a longer day off, I'm not doing it\ again. Like I said before it's really taxing physically and mentally. Physically mainly because you don't have an aide to help around cleaning, repositioning, holding down and distract them, mentally because we'll I'm dealing with mostly confused, delusional or paranoid patients. When you come for a several days shift, you have to have more than a glassful of patience for them. to survive it.
Skipping that sad sob story, let's go to my first beauty box~ BirchBox has this awesome box was designed by Rifle Paper Co. for a Spring Theme (Flower Power? xD)
My April BirchBox includes (starting from the left most item)
Beaver Professional Hydro Nutritive Moisturizing Shampoo and Repairing Conditioner (both ends in the image) "...delivers much needed nourishment to repair and rebuild strands... strengthens dry or damaged hair, leaaving it softer and smoother."
Darphin Intral Redness Relief Soothing Serum "...calms redness and evens skin tone. It's ideal for sensitive skin."
Cynthia Rowley Beauty Brightening Illuminator - "velvety highlighter leaves skin radiant with a subtle, slightly shimmery glow."
LAQA & Co. Sheer Lip Lube Pencil in HoneyPot. "Perfect for spring, this high-gloss semi sheer lip color glides on buttery smooth."
I'll be changing a bit things up since I haven't been using all the products in the box.
So with this April Birchbox, most probably I'll be using the lip lube and the highlighter. I have already a routine down for my hair since I have tried a lot of brands and has always kept my scalp so dry. I switch to an Asian brand, Shiseido Tsubaki Shining Shampoo. Yes they have hair care products for those who are only familiar with their make-up line. And Aussie Miraculously Smooth Conditioner. I'll still give the shampoo and conditioner a try, maybe later on.
I won't probably have time to use it since my skin is kinda okay right now, no redness or irritation since I've been using (yes again) asian skin products for my skin.
And like I mentioned before the most item that I would be trying/using on is the lip lube and highlighter. Good for everyday use and the color is medium pink, it's only slightly lighter than my natural lip color that I kinda looked like I'm not wearing any. The lip lube is a bit dry for the lips imho so use a moisturizing item before or after applying. And the item says, it's a highlighter, makes certain areas pop or create an illusion.
Ipsy's glambag has this bohemian theme going on, good for the spring and the spring field concerts that's going to pop everywhere this season until Summer.
First in the bag there is an invitation for a beauty convention happening at the end of May. Sadly I have work that day so not unless someone is willing to switch with me I wont be able to go, and the entrance's fee for the 2 day convention is more than my 4-day AX badge. But then again per invitation there is an almost $200 with of swag bag... It's hard to switch schedules with someone because it's a Saturday (insert sad face here)
One thing with the glambags is that they don't have an information sheet enclosed. You had to go online and find out what item you received. I guess it's costly to print it out when your have thousands of subscribers and they receive different items than me.
(from top left to bottom right...)
Klorane Dry Shampoo with oat milk - natural tint - it's a
dry shampoo... I'm like eh on this one. It's Spring, yes, but it seems
like Summer's taking over because it's warm, like sweat inducing warm.
No cold breezes left over from Winter. No. Sweat warm for me. So dry
shampoo, sweaty scalp (no not really tmi) that's gotta stink. No. Good
when you're not like me, and you're in a hurry not to miss out on
sometime, or you just don't give a damn about how your scalp actually
smells. This is for you.
Starlooks Satin Finish Lip Gloss - I like how it has this
slight chocolate scent on it but then lip gloss... ummm.... to me it's
sticky and gross when it dries up it feels like I have chucks of dried
glue on my lips
JulieG Nail Color in Damsel, a dark/carnation pink shade (remember crayola folks? xD). I am no damsel, that's for sure but I like the shade. Need only 1 - 2 coats (1 for me)
theBalm Cosmetics Nude Dude Eyeshadow (single) in Flirty - a medium shimmery chocolate color that I'm guessing is a part of a palette. Not much of a come on if you ask me. One color, that's it. This one is a good combo for the Coastal Scents Revealed palette sampler in Latte I received months ago. I have been actually using that one as my current go to and is thinking of getting one, closer to the Naked series palette 1 and 2, and with Groupon currently offering it on sale for half the price!!!
Getting back on the item, I'm not impressed much because it's only one color from the palette. Doesn't make me want to get the whole set. One thing I noticed after cleaning my hands from the sample is that it has a hint of red in it. :D
This April box for me Ipsy's got it since I will most likely use and enjoy of the samples I got. Maybe get another shade of the nail polish since it comes with a $1.00 off on any Rite Aid branch. Sadly, I don't think that there's a closer one in my place hahaha! so the discount is waived off by the travel expense.
Aside from that I feel sorry for my nails looking ignored, lifeless and blech.
First one didn't come off as much as I want it to me. I used the Konad stamping plates (forgot which ones). I wasn't feeling this one, the yellow background (thanks color wheel >.>) turned what's supposed to be blue into green, so there's no distinction with the stem and the butterfly. Just basically wasn't feeling it.
Looking through my plates (; ; need moar hahaha!!!) I was inspired by one as it reminds me so much of the Marauders Map in the Harry Potter series. I just need the right color, so since I was planning to do some #foreveralone movie watching, I stopped by Ulta and grabbed this Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure in Tupelo Honey. I liked this product, $$ for a nail polish but as it says no need for base and top coat, and dries fast. I didn't listen to it though, hahaha I still use a base coat, nail strengthener since I wash my nails a lot for work, makes my nails very brittle all the time. And needed a top coat for this one to seal in the stamped design. I used plate Konad plate m100 and theirs special nail polish in black. I was planning to add more depth with darker and lighter shades but that would take time and at this time, I didn't have enough. Still turned out well. Nice and simple.
Well that's most of it for this beauty post. Until May's beauty post. I hope Birchbox would send me good stuff this time with majority of it, I'll be able to use. I like to be surprised on what they send me depending on the survey they have up. I do have some products from BB that I loved tho :) that's worth getting the full product. Mainly the Beauty protector products.
Tuesday, April 14, 2015
I'm crazy...
I thought a 3 continuous shift was crazy enough, this time I did 4shifts straight. My legs still has to recuperate. I know some does more like having 2 jobs, working straight days but it's really taxing to the body and mind.
I'm just a regular folk not a superhero or have massive amount of energy. I really admire those who work like that and get sometimes not enough pay to survive.
That aside I'm happy my boxes arrive to help with charge up my dwindling energy.
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