Hello everybody! I have been completely MIA, Life things have been taking priority over my internet shenanigans what can I say haha First thing is my Mom is doing good..She just got back to her normal self after her 9 day post chemo shots, boy those things are a pain in the butt. I have some good news actually! When she was originally diagnosed and in the hospital before her tumor removal/full hysterectomy her CA-125 which is also called a tumor marker (cancer count is the easy term!) was nearly 1000, Normal levels are o-35. Then when she first went to her first oncologist appointment after surgery it was down to 141, The second chemo treatment it had went down to 101, and this chemo treatment it has gone down to *drum roll please* 47!!! FOURTY.SEVEN.GUYS. You can’t even understand how much I cried out of happiness when we got the news, She’s almost to a normal level and she still has 4 chemo treatments! We are fighting this tooth and nail what can I say. In other news I am hanging in there and just taking care of Mom and dealing with everyday life struggles, I have been toying with the idea of going to see a psychiatrist about my Dads death..I’m still grieving pretty bad and have break downs which is understandable I know because it has only been 5 months but I think that talking to someone that I am comfortable with who isn’t a family member may just help me a bit.. I go see my DR on the 27th and I am thinking about asking her for a referral to see someone that I have seen before (that time was regarding my surgery but she is such a nice woman and works with everyone/everything). How has everyone been enjoying their summer? California is a bit mixed up with its weather, One day it is 105F and two days later the high is 82F.. I just don’t get it. lol Anywho I better get going, Here is a beauty tag that I thought was neat that my friend Nancy over at spiffykerms.com did.. If you end up doing it leave me a link in the comments so I can check it out! Talk to you soon.
SKINCARE
-How many times do you wash your face daily?
Once! I wash my face every night.
-What skin type do you have? (dry,oily,combo)
Combination, Oily in some spots -not very many- and EXTREMELY dry in others.
What is your current facial wash?
L’Oreal Go 360 Clean Deep Exfoliating Scrub (review here!)
-Do you exfoliate?
Yes, I use L’Oreal Go 360 Clean Deep Exfoliating Scrub daily to keep dry flakes away!
-What brand do you use?
See last two questions answer 
haha I don’t have a need for a different exfoliater after that.
-What moisturizer do you use?
Ahhh, I’m bad. When I remember to moisturize I just use my all over lotion.. I really want to get Paradise Regained from Lush because I tried a sample of it and it is AMAZING but I don’t have the $50 to splurge on it! Soon I hope.
-Do you have freckles?
Yes. Tons.
-Do you use eye cream?
No….I wonder when one should start that? I just turned 22 and I don’t see any problem areas sooooo? haha
-Do you or did you have acne prone skin?
No. *knocks on wood*
-Did you ever have to use Pro-activ?
No!
MAKEUP
-What foundation do you use?
I don’t use liquid foundations, They make my face feel like 20 kinds of ICK. haha I use Covergirl powder though for some light coverage.
-How about concealer?
Any concealer. I’m a huge drugstore brand girl and I’ve tried tons, Right now I’m currently using one from ELF (eyeslipsface.com) and it works REALLY well for only being $1 ! Love ELF.
-Do you know your undertone color?
Nopeeee.. haha I’m guessing pink but I’m probably wrong.
-What do you think of fake eyelashes?
I think they’re awesome! I can’t get the knack of applying them and I feel some can be way too dramatic for everyday use but once I get the hang of them I’ll be a fake lash fool!
-Did you know that you are supposed to change your mascara every 3 months? |
Yes. Do I follow that “rule” though? Heck no. lol It takes me forever to use up mascara because I don’t wear makeup daily and I’m not about to toss a perfectly useable/good mascara!
-What brand of mascara do you use?
My holy grail one which is Maybelline Volum’ Express Turbo Boost, Been using it for years! (review here)
-Sephora or MAC?
Sephora hands down. Have you seen that place?!?! The variettttttttty omg it’s a makeup wonderland and there are so many things there that you can’t get at MAC.
-Do you have a MAC Pro-card?
Nope.. They would sense my lack of pro-ness before I even thought of applying.
-What makeup tools do you use in make up application?
Drugstore brushes. Some Sonia Kashuk.. Some ELF.. Some Coastal Scents (not drugstore but still).
-Do you use make-up base/primer for the eyes?
Nope..
-For the face?
No! I feel like it would feel like a liquid foundation..Cakey. Not down with that. haha
-What is your favorite eyeshadow (color or shade)?
Everything in the Nude on Nude natural look kit by NYX (I don’t have a particular shade/brand)
-Do you use pencil or liquid eyeliner?
Both, I go through phases where favor one or the other.
-How often do you poke your eyes with an eyeliner pencil?
Hardly ever, I started lining my waterline when I was 11.. I got this kid!
-What do you think of pigment eyeshadows?
I like it but I hatehatehate the fallout.
-Do you use mineral makeup?
I have before and I like it but I’m not a regular user of it.
-What is your favorite lipstick?
I don’t own much lipstick because I can’t find perfect shades for me buuut I really like NYX round lipstick in Aries.
-How about lipgloss?
Anything nude colored or light. I’m not a fan of pinks or crazy colors.
-What is your favorite blush to use?
I don’t use blush.
-Do you buy your makeup on ebay?
No.
-Do you like drugstore makeup?
LOVE.It.
-Do you go to CCO’s? (cosmetic company outlets)
I haven’t been to one but I would really like to!
Did you ever consider taking make-up classes?
No, I watch tutorials on Youtube though from a variety of gurus. If you’d like me to list who I prefer on there just ask! 
-Are you clumsy in putting on makeup?
No, not really. Sometimes I get mascara on my eyelids though. Nothing a wet q-tip can’t fix.
-Name a makeup crime that you hate?
Too much blush/bronzer. TONE IT DOWN CHICA.
-Do you like colorful shades of makeup (lipstick,eyeshadow) or neutral ones?
I prefer neutrals. I don’t feel I can pull of bright colors.
-Which celebrity always has great make up?
Kim Kardashian is always well done up, Sometimes she can go over the top but most of the time its nice.
-If you could leave the house using just ONE make up item,what would you use?
Mascara!
-Could you ever leave the house without any makeup on?
YES. I do a lot.. Don’t wear makeup much at all anymore.
-Do you think you look good even without any makeup on?
Of course. Everyone should feel good about themselves without makeup.. It’s there for fun ladies it shouldn’t become some kind of crutch that you NEED.
-In your opinion, what is the BEST makeup line?
I don’t have a favorite and I can’t think of one as the BEST, There are just too many good lines out there.
-What do you think of Makeup?
It’s a fun thing to play with and get the hang of!
Well that was fun! Like I said, Let me know if you do this and leave a link in the comments below!!<3
The month fell weird I guess so she had two treatments this month..She won’t have another again until the 21st so I guess that’s good..It just sucks because 4 days after her chemo is 4th of July and she loves to go out and do things that day but her bone pains are the worst on the 2-5 days after chemo because of those damn shots 
She still wants to go depending on how she feels but I don’t know.. Anyways, Rambling as usual haha Talk to you guys soon!
Anyways here is my Mom and Reg with Harley and Zoe our babies (they weren’t cooperating), and then just my Mom and Reg. These were taken a couple days before my Mammas first chemo and before her hair started falling out/she had to cut it all off from the pain in her head 
haha All of these make me happy..
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