Glittery Eyes and Soft Pink Eyes

I did a little bit of makeup this past month. Here are a few photos I'd like to share of how it turned out. Also, a few photos of hair extensions applied to my hair. Very simple to do ladies if you're looking for a way to boost your volume and have some awesome curly or straight hair. Enjoy! (Oh, and some cool nails too!)

Holiday nails using China Glaze Ruby Pumps, China Glaze Party Hearty and a cover girl silver confetti.

Sweetie hair extensions-straight

Sweetie hair extensions curled- Mega volume!

Soft pink look using drug store cosmetics. Super pretty!!

Gold glitter eye makeup by NYX used for a holiday party.

Get creative and take risks! Makeup doesn't have to be boring or "el natural" all the time. Enhance yourself and have fun doing it!

*Lindsey

Using Color on the Eyes

Here is a photograph documentary of using a bright yellow/green eyeshadow. Don't be afraid to try doing this on your own. All the products I used can be purchased at a local drug store :-)

You'll need 1-2 brushes, and one smudge brush.

This is an NYX felt tip black eyeliner pencil.

Cover Girl Lash Blast Fusion mascara... awesome stuff.

Charcoal gray eyeshadow

Milani lip gloss

Bright yellow eyeshadow

Black cream shadow pencil. This one is Wet n Wild

Cover Girl Tru Blend mouse foundation and a wet n wild cover stick.

Final Product

1. Apply foundation and cover stick to get an even complexion. Then cover eye lid only with the dark creme shadow stick.

2. Next, pat the yellow eyeshadow onto the eyelid. This will cause the color to stick to the creme shadow eliminating fallout from such a pigmented color. Do this slowly to make sure there is even coverage.

3. Using the charcoal shadow, lightly shade the crease and go slightly above it to give the eye depth. Do this lightly and add more if necessary. Do not over-do it though.

4. Using the eyeliner, line the upper lid and lower lid. Keep the line thin on the bottom. When done, use the smudge brush to soften the lower line.

5. Add lip gloss, and then you're done!

Oh boy, it's December....

I honestly don't have a good excuse for not posting an entry per day at all.... Let's face it, I'm lazy when it comes to this stuff. I would much rather update my facebook status a hundred time a day (which I do not do) then sit here and type out a thoughtful entry. It's almost 2011 and I'm 100% positive I have no idea what I want to do. I'm the queen of coming up with a ton of great ideas, then talk myself out of every single one because of the risks involved. Maybe it's time I just chose one of my ideas and went for it. I can sit here and give you a list of things I would like to try to do, but I fear it would be pointless. Here's to 2011 and the hope that something will change for me this year. I feel like I've been circling the wagons ever since I started grad school. In May, that won't be an option and I can for once say with certainty I'm glad. It will be good to be done with the required schooling for my degree, however, there is also this voice in my head saying it was pointless because I don't think I'm going to end up doing anything with those degrees. I think 2011 will be a year of discovery for me. A year of finding out what I'm really passionate about versus what everyone else thinks I'm passionate about. Time to go after my dreams instead of just leaving them a dream.

A rant and a rave.

Just when I think I get a break... BAM! so not the case. I hate the fact that I'm paying for all my college out of my own pocket. I get so sick of seeing little kids with their rich parents paying for their education to go wherever they want to school. It's flat out ridiculous. Sometimes I just wish I could get a freaking break and so could my family. I have worked since I was 13 finding jobs wherever I could and to sit back and see other people just get stuff handed to them is super frustrating. It makes me wonder how much they appreciate what they have. The sad part is that I wish that when they get on their own they would fall flat on their faces when they have to pay bills and learn how to be adults, but it won't happen because there parents will be there to bail them out. I'm 26 and I'm stuck living at home because the stupid state I live in doesn't give me jack shit to pay for college and taxes me out my ass from what little salary I do have. Oh and wait, lets not forget that when you get an education degree in NY, they put unrealistic expectations of 3 years of teaching experience and a Masters degree in only 5 years otherwise you lose your license. If you'd like to avoid that you have to... big shocker here... pay another FEE to extend your expirations date for a longer period. I will end up paying more money for a stupid piece I paper in this state, and have more college debt for a field that is flooded with no open positions, except for those who know people, even if they themselves are complete morons who shouldn't be teaching at all. I don't know what I was thinking. I can't wait to get out of this stupid state.

Work done over the past couple of days...

Okay, so I'm lagging behind a little. I had some serious homework to finish for my Grad class, so that took priority. This is what I have been working on and finished over the past two days.

Friday Night late sketch....

My late sketch Friday night. I was feeling pretty sick all day.... stupid weather messes with my head. My mother informed me that it has been documented that the hole in the ozone layer is closing up, so it could be affecting weather which could very well be the reason why I've had so many headaches and sinus migraines this year. It's helping me free my thoughts from the fact I could have a brain tumor....(just kidding.) :)

Thursday's Picture... little late...

I chose this photograph out of some pretty ones, only because I liked the texture of the various items found in the picture. I would love to sketch this photo at some point.

Impossible.... The song of my life.

I remember years ago
Someone told me I should take
Caution when it comes to love
I did, I did

And you were strong and I was not
My illusion, my mistake
I was careless, I forgot
I did

And now when all is done
There is nothing to say
You have gone and so effortlessly
You have won
You can go ahead tell them

Tell them all I know now
Shout it from the roof tops
Write it on the sky line
All we had is gone now

Tell them I was happy
And my heart is broken
All my scars are open
Tell them what I hoped would be
Impossible, impossible
Impossible, impossible

Falling out of love is hard
Falling for betrayal is worst
Broken trust and broken hearts
I know, I know

Thinking all you need is there
Building faith on love and words
Empty promises will wear
I know, I know

And now when all is gone
There is nothing to say
And if you're done with embarrassing me
On your own you can go ahead tell them

Tell them all I know now
Shout it from the roof tops
Write it on the sky line
All we had is gone now

Tell them I was happy
And my heart is broken
All my scars are open
Tell them what I hoped would be
Impossible, impossible
Impossible, impossible
Impossible, impossible
Impossible, impossible

*As sung by Shontelle 2010


Every single time I listen to this song, I resonates so much with everything I have been through regarding relationships and even close "friends" in general. I find it fascinating how people all over the world go through the same things, yet we don't change anything so it stops happening. I also think about how people are sleeze balls, liars, cheaters and users. The selfishness of people makes me sick. I do think that there are positive ways to be selfish, but majority of it is negative. With that said, this song shall be my anthem for the time being.

Photograph of the Day

Here is my photograph of the day taken at the Kirkland Town Park, Clinton NY. Nothing has been edited on this photo, it's exactly as it came off the camera. I got lucky.

Black River, NY

Headed up to the Adirondacks today. Hoping to get myself some nice pics. It's a little overcast now, but I think it's supposed to clear up by noon. Super excited because last time I wasn't fully prepared and sick, so I couldn't enjoy it as much. Pictures to come lata! :)

Flower Photography

Here are some photos I took of flowers. I love to draw and photograph nature. My forte is flowers.

These are some of the images I have been working on. The first image was done using colored pencil and pen. The second image is watercolor and pen, third is colored pencil and pen and lastly is watercolor and pen. I LOVE this technique. For my first 4 pictures (which are small in size) I think they look pretty cool.

Back to the basics of.... well... me.

Okay, so I'm not doing very well with this whole blogging thing. I've been thinking about what I actually want to write about on here, since, well, my life isn't all that exciting. With that said, I've recently rediscovered my passion for the arts. It's been stifled by ridiculous college classes and work. It's funny how stuff like that takes over and then before you know it, it's like "where did that girl go in high school that enjoyed doing those creative things" ? I signed up for a local art class and I have to say it's probably the best thing I have done for myself in a long time. I'm starting to dust off the cobwebs of my skills and get back into something that utilizes a completely different side of me that I'm not sure people realize is even there. Sure anyone can be a photographer these days with all the fancy equipment and computer software, but natural talent or learning skills, that's where the real substance is. So, what I'm going to do is blog about my art exploits and share pieces here. It's great when things start to come together. I'm sure my life will pour out in various posts as well. After all, we do need a little drama sometimes :)

On the brain....

I want my own apartment. It's too bad though that the world tells you that you have to go to college and accumulate a massive amount of debt to get a job and then there are not any jobs and you're stuck with having something that just pays the bills, barely. I have to graduate classes left before I'm done paying large sums of money each month to Albany University. College is such a rip off. You pay to work. Something is totally wrong with this equation.... I suffered through illness to work on my gargantuan amounts of coursework only to get half of it done in 3 hours. Looks like tomorrow night I'll be spending my evening at B&N peering through about 30 childrens books. Good thing I don't really have a life or anything.

So, I've been embarking on the whole dating scene. Why are men pigs? I mean, honestly, if I just wanted to have sex with someone on a casual basis I could do that at any point, but clearly I have more class than that. For goodness sake, I wouldn't be seeking out a decent guy if that's all I wanted. Guys need to get a clue. I also think that if girls have a brain, common sense, an ability to do things on their own and handle situations they are doomed. I'm starting to think that you have to be an idiot to land a decent guy. I'm not the type of girl that needs a man to do things for her in order to feel wanted or accepted. Sorry, not how I was raised. You would think a guy would want a smart girl capable of doing things beside their hair and makeup.

On a funnier note, my friend and I are starting a new euphemism based on the original Repunzel fairy tale. The original story states that the Prince climbed up her braid many times and eventually she got preggers. With that said the euphemism is : "He's climbing her braid." It made me laugh anways... :)

If this is my summer, I don't want it.

I swear every single time I log into my online class, the woman adds more work for us to do. Tomorrow night I will be locked into my house working on this class. I really can't stand it. I don't want to spend my entire summer stuck inside working on college work. I think that taking this class was the worst idea ever, however, I didn't want to be graduating in December of 2011. I've been in college plenty long enough and I just don't want to do it anymore.

Totally frustrated.

College Class From Hell

So apparently my professor believes that all of us students don't work and want to spend every waking breath working on her course. Every week this woman finds a new reason for me to want to tell UAlbany they can take their class and ....... well you get the point. I'm even under the impression she thinks we have our own library in our homes filled with every children's book that she chooses for this course for us to study. I swear I'm going to lose my hair and send my blood pressure sky rocketing if this class gets any worse. The thing that I'm most worried this class is going to do, is make my summer vanish in a flash because each module is a week long. The more I anticipate wanting this course over it means I want to summer to end. I'm so glad that this is the last summer course I will be taking. I'm even lowering my academic achievement and just striving to pass the class instead of getting the A. This is tough for me because I don't usually over exert myself for a college class and I end up with really good grades, but there is no way that this class is going to be good for me. It totally sucks.

I'm finding that blogging is really helping me to de-stress. Maybe I should have started this a longggggggg time ago.

Today's Deal:

1. Drove to our office head quarters to find out that the person who said they would be here today decided to take the day off.

2. Bought some wicked cute stuff for my pre-k graduation... can't wait to party with the kids.

3. My new hair extensions came in and they are lovely. Always gotta keep some extras laying around. (I love hair, what can I say?) :)

Let the changes begin....

So with the start of summer, and my graduate class, I'm finding myself in a bit of a pinch. I'm stuck between wanting to move out and having to pay for college, both of which I can not do simultaneously. My entire "plan" of going to college, finding my soul mate, getting married and using my income as supplementary income has backfired. I'm on my own and dealing with a stack of bills meanwhile trapped at my parents house. Crazy. Ridiculous. Soooo I'm thinking I'm going to have to go on a total spending freeze completely if I want to make a go of moving out in August. I think it can be possible as long as I can get over my addiction to shopping. I never thought I would be one of those girlie girls that loves to purchase new clothes every week, but it has happened. I will say however, that my credit card payments have been decreasing and so has my balance, so kudos to me with that win. Whelp, on that note, I'm going to bed.

This Weekend:

1. Sang the National Anthem at Redeemer Cup in Utica, NY

2. Enjoyed a late Saturday night with a group of amazing friends bull shitting about life. Priceless

3. Spent Sunday chillin with my brother.

All in all a good weekend.

Here's to tomorrow......