Monday. Eco Tip. 2

Thrifting!
I'm sure you've heard of it, right?

Thrifting is the art of going to thrift stores and "recycling" clothing that either you don't want, or someone else didn't want. What's great about thrifting is there are so many gems you can find. And rather than toss your old clothing, you can get a few rewards!

1.) You may get financial retribution or in-store credit!
2.) You get the knowledge that other's will be able to use your clothes, they won't go to waste.
3.) They won't end up not rotting away at a trash heap.
4.) Thrift stores have some gems to renovate your closet!

I have found items at thrift stores that look as good as new, and are often times better quality products than what we may find in stores today! You find unique items, that no one else you know will be wearing. (: Anyone can go to the mall and get some of the mass produced fashions you see in stores... but not everyone can wear those one of kind pieces.
It's great when they're just your size, just the right fit, the perfect colour; and even better? It's only for you!

It's like treasure hunting.

Here's a post on good thrifting techniques: http://www.chictopia.com/photo/show/485067-Thrift+Like+a+Pro-thrifted-shoes

I was going to create my own, but a friend linked me to this one as we were discussing it together and these are all the things we've always done! So, it's a good article to learn from!

Hope you guys liked this post! I hope to get better at them and give truly useful information as the weeks go by!
I honestly am an avid thrifter!
Will post images of outfits my friend has thrifted if I get her permission. (:

Monday's Eco Tip of the Week

I'm going to be starting a new segment. I plan on posting every Monday.
I will be posting different eco-tips. Small things, that if everyone were to start implementing into their daily lives would help bring us one step closer to a better, healthier environment.

Aid yourself, aid the world. I will do them once weekly, because it is a good small step to take. If you start with one new thing a week, you get 7 days to make the change a routine. 7 days to be more aware and conscious about the way you live your life and impact this world.

If we look at change as increments, then the change is easier to make. Soon it becomes habit, and you cannot remember why you didn't implement the change sooner in the first place.

SO! Onto it then.

A makeup related tip to start with this week. For all you ladies, gents, and inbetweeners who like to enhance your features.
I assume many of us do what is typical, purchase make up remover at the store. Use the same old make up over and over. When we don't want it anymore don't really know what to do with it, but toss it or hoard it. Right?

Here's an idea! Extra Virgin Olive Oil!

Now what the olive oil will do is: 1.) Clean off all makeup!
2.) Moisturize/Condition your skin and lashes!

It's not harmful to you, or the environment. Why use chemicals when you can use something natural and organic. Also, what's great about this is for the price you can get a lot! A little goes a long way, so as a cleanser it will last you a long time! You can then use your olive oil in an organic weekly moisturizer that uses honey, and sugar. You'll exfoliate and moisturize naturally and smell deliciously!

Here is the recipe: 3 tablespoons.
2 tablespoons organic honey.
1/2 cup of organic sugar.

You only need a small amount to use all over your face! Will last you quite awhile, using it once a week is best. Do not store in fridge. Counter is okay, and will not go bad.

Now for your old and tired make up:

Return to Origins has a recycling program: return any empty cosmetic packaging (regardless of the brand) to Origins and they will help you recycle it. Are you a MAC lover? Swap six empty MAC containers to get a free MAC lipstick (colour of your choice)!

Watery Graves.

I have this habit of waking up.
Pouring myself a large glass of chilled water.
Then get back in bed.

But,
I will never finish this large glass of water.
I cannot bring myself to get rid of it, but nor can I drink it because I'm still in a sleep state.
My body rejects all things when I'm tired it seems.

So, why?
Why does this glass feel so comforting?
What does it do for me to have this by my bedside?

I always sleep better with a cold tall glass of water by my side.

Abnormal?
Yeah.
But who isn't?

Morning Tithings.

I am just so excited for his new works. This artist has been with me since high school and I just can't get any more enthralled by every piece he releases. His strength just grows and grows. Tasteful, wrenching, beautiful songs. I really recommend him to all music lovers. It doesn't matter what you like, there is always room to like something outside of your own little box. He's just. These songs are like, lullabies for the well grown.

It's just killing me.

I'm excited to play some games over break this quarter, as it comes to a close. I'll head home on the 16th and start working. Take a break in Colorado for the weekend. Then get back to work, before coming to school for another quarter.

Here's a good review for L.A. NOIR for any of you interested: http://features.metacritic.com/features/2011/la-noire-inside-the-reviews/

3 more quarters until graduation if everything goes according to plan. I get nervous the closer I get to graduating and the harder my classes get. Sometimes I forget that there is a lot I have learned. I just need to be more proactive and more well... practice makes perfect right?

I am just so scared all the time. Whenever I want something too badly, I botch it.
So I am just ... always worried. Always scared.

I can't remember the last time.

Everyone, I've ever loved...I've always loved more than they could ever love me. Every friendship, every relationship. I think there was one time, when I was still in high school...where I chose myself, over somebody else.
I really liked this boy, you see. Truly, I did. But he was too damaged. Broken home. Honours student who dropped out of high school. Drug addict. But, boy! Did I like him. But I couldn't do it. We were 16/17. He wanted to plan his life out with me. I wasn't ready for that. I wanted to leave after high school. Do an exchange program, travel. I wanted to pursue so many things, how could I take him with me... he would never be graduating high school. How could I plan a life out, with someone that I would have to take care of, when I was just a kid.

This is the one time. The one time I chose myself over another human being.

I did a very poor job of it. He cried. I couldn't look at him. Didn't know what else to do, I don't even remember what I said. It wasn't much, he knew anyway. I don't know what happened to him after that. Never really talked again. He could be dead right now and I wouldn't know. I wouldn't be surprised though. Not with the crowd we ran with back then. Not with what I was told he was doing after the break up.

But, that was the only time. I've never done it again. Though now I'm more tired, so I think most people just avoid me. Who would want to hang around with someone, who can walk into a crowded room and not be seen, her energy being too lackluster to notice. Maybe that's why...

Maybe that's why I will live my life like this.
Because I don't have the energy, and I have headaches, and neckaches, more than I have smiles and tenderness.


No one loves the weak of heart.
Who would?
Who could.

Let's redefine Love.

Love is all encompassing and not man made.
We try to categorize it the way we categorize all things because it makes it easier for us to understand.
But you cannot categorize something all encompassing.

Love as they say has no boundaries.
That is why we can love all and any.
Why murderers have lovers, and children.
Why monsters have someone who views them as princes.

So, let's redefine love.
Let's stop saying whom can and whom cannot.
Let's stop saying when and where it's appropriate.
Let's stop saying there's different kinds.

There isn't any other kind but the one.

You either love someone or you don't.

The reason the line between loving a friend and loving a lover is so blurred is because there is only one love.


Tonight.
Now.
In this moment, let's all decide to love.
Openly, and honestly.






No more boxes.

My Nao Time

Caro: Look Nao!
Nao: What's that?
Caro: It's how this guy proposed to his fiance!
Nao: Was there any other candidate?!
Caro: .....Let me explain "blablablabalablablbalabla"
Nao: Oh. Is that common to say?
Caro: XD No, it's supposed to be cute...
Nao: it sounds like it could be some other people still for me................
Caro: XD..................
Nao: It's OK if they are happy!



Oh Nao, my foreigner XD I love you!



PS: Later that day:
Caro: You are killing me, hahahahaha
Nao: Nope
Caro: No, that's something you say when someone is being really funny
Nao: Oh I see....XD