Friday, September 14, 2012
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Candy Corn Kisses!
For
those of you who know me, you probably know I am very particular
about my Chocolate treats ( I tend to only enjoy the best; h e l l o, godiva!).
Strangely enough, a few years ago I stumbled
upon my ultimate, favorite, fabulous, treat - the ♥ Hershey's Candy
Corn Kisses. ♥ These tiny loves of my life have brought me great joy. Oddly, I was unable to find them at 3 (local) targets (they are target
exclusives - and were not online) -- so I took the practical approach and called Hershey directly. GASP! I am sad and disappointed
to announce: Hershey's will no longer be making, and/or distributing the
Candy Corn Kisses!!!
I will now make it my duty to find another Candy Corn chocolate treat.
Any suggestions are welcomed.
RIP ♥
Xo.
DSB
UPDATE:
After a lot of careful research I have outlined what treats I will try (if I can get my adorable little hands on them.) These include:
1. CANDY CORN M&Ms
2. CANDY CORN FLAVORED OREOS
3. JELLYBELLY CANDY CORN JELLY BEAN
4. DOTS CANDY CORN FLAVORED GUM DROPS
5. CANDY CORN SALTWATER TAFFY (gross I am sure).
p.s. - I realize only one of these are a chocolate treat. I am thinking a little "outside the box" :)
Get excited people!
For those of you who know me, you probably know I am very particular about my Chocolate treats ( I tend to only enjoy the best; h e l l o, godiva!).
I will now make it my duty to find another Candy Corn chocolate treat.
RIP ♥
Xo.
DSB
UPDATE:
After a lot of careful research I have outlined what treats I will try (if I can get my adorable little hands on them.) These include:
1. CANDY CORN M&Ms
2. CANDY CORN FLAVORED OREOS
3. JELLYBELLY CANDY CORN JELLY BEAN
4. DOTS CANDY CORN FLAVORED GUM DROPS
5. CANDY CORN SALTWATER TAFFY (gross I am sure).
p.s. - I realize only one of these are a chocolate treat. I am thinking a little "outside the box" :)
Get excited people!
UPDATE:
After a lot of careful research I have outlined what treats I will try (if I can get my adorable little hands on them.) These include:
1. CANDY CORN M&Ms
2. CANDY CORN FLAVORED OREOS
3. JELLYBELLY CANDY CORN JELLY BEAN
4. DOTS CANDY CORN FLAVORED GUM DROPS
5. CANDY CORN SALTWATER TAFFY (gross I am sure).
p.s. - I realize only one of these are a chocolate treat. I am thinking a little "outside the box" :)
Get excited people!
Monday, September 10, 2012
09.11.01
There are a few things in life that you will never forget. No matter how old, educated, disassociated, or intoxicated you get, some things are so ingrained in your mind you could never escape them. 09.11.01 is a day in history that everyone (that was at least 5-years-old (in 2001)) will never forget. I will probably write a much bigger post about this tomorrow - or the day after - but there are somethings I wanted to post -- not to make others sad, but to remind people how precious life is, and how there is always a hero among us.
An Amazing Hero - The Man In The Red Bandana - Wells Crowther
The Story Of 9/11 Widows (including a previous teacher of mine).
Xo.
DSB
BROKE but still BEAUTIFUL
UPDATE: Still broke.
FURTHER UPDATE: I still want to be beautiful!
There are a lot of things I will spend (a lot) of money on.
My hair - highlights, lowlights, keratin, cuts, blow-dry, sulfate-free shampoo!
My face - retinol-a, facial, tons of creams and wrinkle releasers.
Money on mani/pedi's, all sorts of clothing, shoes, and accessories, food, and entertainment.
Of course, during this time these luxuries are few, and far between....
But - I refuse to give up my beauty!
For the longest time now I have wanted to get Latisse. For those of you who don't know what that is (and live under a television-less rock), it is a liquid that is applied to the lash line to make your eyelashes grow in fuller, longer, darker, and much more fabulous. For obvious reasons Latisse is not covered by insurance (and for the record, it will not be covered by "Obama care" either), and the cost ranges from state to state. The cost is inconsistent because in some states you can get the product from a doctor's office, while in other states (like mine, freaking New York!), you have to get a prescription from a doctor, and fill it at a pharmacy. The cost ranges - $75 - $180 - so it isn't a ton of money - but - I don't want to spend $180 dollars for something if I don't have to. Also - this cost is for a 1-2 month supply. Some people use this product for 6-9 months to get the desired effect. That being said -- I began to google -- see if there are any alternate treatments out there - and if the cost was worth it.
Most similar growth serums seem about the same - made from a few drug components I don't really recognize (or pronounce) - but - it seems - mostly comprised from things like "vitamins" "proteins" and honey (really?). These serums are much cheaper (around $50 for a 3 month supply) BUT - are not evaluated, or approved by the FDA.
I decided I would try some "at-home" treatments. They are cheaper, and safer (I hope). After a lot of google- research I have decided the best test treatment for me is the "Vaseline Treatment".
For the next 6 weeks I will be applying Vaseline to my eyelashes at night (before bed). Rumor has it the Vaseline strengthens the eyelashes, moisturizes them, and conditions them -- causing them to grow in longer and thicker.
I will be documenting my eyelash growth every week.
This is how it began:
I will keep posting my results!
Xo.
DSB
FURTHER UPDATE: I still want to be beautiful!
There are a lot of things I will spend (a lot) of money on.
My hair - highlights, lowlights, keratin, cuts, blow-dry, sulfate-free shampoo!
My face - retinol-a, facial, tons of creams and wrinkle releasers.
Money on mani/pedi's, all sorts of clothing, shoes, and accessories, food, and entertainment.
Of course, during this time these luxuries are few, and far between....
But - I refuse to give up my beauty!
For the longest time now I have wanted to get Latisse. For those of you who don't know what that is (and live under a television-less rock), it is a liquid that is applied to the lash line to make your eyelashes grow in fuller, longer, darker, and much more fabulous. For obvious reasons Latisse is not covered by insurance (and for the record, it will not be covered by "Obama care" either), and the cost ranges from state to state. The cost is inconsistent because in some states you can get the product from a doctor's office, while in other states (like mine, freaking New York!), you have to get a prescription from a doctor, and fill it at a pharmacy. The cost ranges - $75 - $180 - so it isn't a ton of money - but - I don't want to spend $180 dollars for something if I don't have to. Also - this cost is for a 1-2 month supply. Some people use this product for 6-9 months to get the desired effect. That being said -- I began to google -- see if there are any alternate treatments out there - and if the cost was worth it.
Most similar growth serums seem about the same - made from a few drug components I don't really recognize (or pronounce) - but - it seems - mostly comprised from things like "vitamins" "proteins" and honey (really?). These serums are much cheaper (around $50 for a 3 month supply) BUT - are not evaluated, or approved by the FDA.
I decided I would try some "at-home" treatments. They are cheaper, and safer (I hope). After a lot of google- research I have decided the best test treatment for me is the "Vaseline Treatment".
For the next 6 weeks I will be applying Vaseline to my eyelashes at night (before bed). Rumor has it the Vaseline strengthens the eyelashes, moisturizes them, and conditions them -- causing them to grow in longer and thicker.
I will be documenting my eyelash growth every week.
This is how it began:
I will keep posting my results!
Xo.
DSB
Sunday, September 9, 2012
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Makeup Repair!
DESPERATE TIMES CALL FOR DESPERATE MEASURES!
So as most of you know I am not fully employed at the moment. I really enjoy shopping - and with the seasons changing -- and my inability to buy new things for fall slowly becoming more apparent - I am beginning to contemplate selling a kidney on the black market (a girl could buy a lot of shoes with $200,000!!!). With limited income, I don't have much to go on - and I am starting to become very creative (to avoid a major depression).
I always enjoyed makeup, and I have a ton of it - the "everyday stuff", "party shadows", "wild lipsticks", "fall in lover with me sparkle mascara"... etc (looking for a boyfriend? I have amazing full and long faux eyelashes!). Furthermore, I sometimes catch myself daydreaming about: MAC, Bare Minerals, Estee Lauder, Clinque, Sephora, Smashbox, NARS, and Bobbi Brown. (These cosmetics are expensive: ranging from $8-$65+) Needless to say this has been a very interesting summer - and sadly, I have reached the bottom of a few compacts. Instead of allowing myself to shop-lift, I decided the most legal/best option was to go through my mother's "old" makeup. (For those of you who have never met my mother she really, really, enjoys accessories. She has tons of coats, amazingly beautiful jewelery, and maybe 70 pairs of shoes; I assumed she must have had at least 30 different lipsticks, and a ton of eyeshadows, liners, pencils, etc...). Thankfully, my mother once worked at Nordstroms -- so she has a ton of the "good stuff" -- and a pretty big variety -- but -- a lot of the mineral eyeshadow were crumbled, broken, and messy.
My amazing mother let me take pretty much everything I wanted (except one NARS compact and a few eyeliners) -- BUT -- before I could claim my "shopping" a success, I had to figure out what to do about the broken eyeshadows. After a few google searches, and youtube videos -- I present you with the best, easiest, and cheapest way to fix broken, crumbly, messy eyeshadow:
Materials Needed:
1 plastic ziplock bag (the smaller; the easier)
A baby wipe (or wet napkin)
1 cotton Q-tip
Rubbing alcohol
STEP 1: Place the open eyeshadow compact in the plastic ziplock bag. Put all the shadow powder in the bag.
STEP 2: Clean out the compact with a baby wipe, and then dry with napkin.
STEP 3: Fill-up the rubbing alcohol's cap with alcohol.
STEP 4: Take the Q-tip - dip it in the alcohol and line the inside of the compact (just wipe the wet Q-tip inside the compact).
STEP 5: Slowly pour the loose powder back into the compact.
STEP 6: Slowly put a drop or two of rubbing alcohol in the compact - mixing the alcohol and powder with the tip of the Q-tip.
STEP 7: Mix the powder and alcohol together; slowly adding a drop (or two) of alcohol at a time until it mixes and becomes a thick paste.
STEP 8: Smooth out the paste - leave compact open - and dry over night.
*The next morning you will have your old, broken, crumbly, eyeshadow looking, feeling, and functioning like new! (And probably rid of any yucky bacteria!)*
Hopefully, this will save many broken, crumbly,
and messy eyeshadows!
Don't waste your money people!
(unless it's on me!!!)
Xo.
DSB
So as most of you know I am not fully employed at the moment. I really enjoy shopping - and with the seasons changing -- and my inability to buy new things for fall slowly becoming more apparent - I am beginning to contemplate selling a kidney on the black market (a girl could buy a lot of shoes with $200,000!!!). With limited income, I don't have much to go on - and I am starting to become very creative (to avoid a major depression).
I always enjoyed makeup, and I have a ton of it - the "everyday stuff", "party shadows", "wild lipsticks", "fall in lover with me sparkle mascara"... etc (looking for a boyfriend? I have amazing full and long faux eyelashes!). Furthermore, I sometimes catch myself daydreaming about: MAC, Bare Minerals, Estee Lauder, Clinque, Sephora, Smashbox, NARS, and Bobbi Brown. (These cosmetics are expensive: ranging from $8-$65+) Needless to say this has been a very interesting summer - and sadly, I have reached the bottom of a few compacts. Instead of allowing myself to shop-lift, I decided the most legal/best option was to go through my mother's "old" makeup. (For those of you who have never met my mother she really, really, enjoys accessories. She has tons of coats, amazingly beautiful jewelery, and maybe 70 pairs of shoes; I assumed she must have had at least 30 different lipsticks, and a ton of eyeshadows, liners, pencils, etc...). Thankfully, my mother once worked at Nordstroms -- so she has a ton of the "good stuff" -- and a pretty big variety -- but -- a lot of the mineral eyeshadow were crumbled, broken, and messy.
My amazing mother let me take pretty much everything I wanted (except one NARS compact and a few eyeliners) -- BUT -- before I could claim my "shopping" a success, I had to figure out what to do about the broken eyeshadows. After a few google searches, and youtube videos -- I present you with the best, easiest, and cheapest way to fix broken, crumbly, messy eyeshadow:
Materials Needed:
1 plastic ziplock bag (the smaller; the easier)
A baby wipe (or wet napkin)
1 cotton Q-tip
Rubbing alcohol
STEP 1: Place the open eyeshadow compact in the plastic ziplock bag. Put all the shadow powder in the bag.
STEP 2: Clean out the compact with a baby wipe, and then dry with napkin.
STEP 3: Fill-up the rubbing alcohol's cap with alcohol.
STEP 4: Take the Q-tip - dip it in the alcohol and line the inside of the compact (just wipe the wet Q-tip inside the compact).
STEP 5: Slowly pour the loose powder back into the compact.
STEP 6: Slowly put a drop or two of rubbing alcohol in the compact - mixing the alcohol and powder with the tip of the Q-tip.
STEP 7: Mix the powder and alcohol together; slowly adding a drop (or two) of alcohol at a time until it mixes and becomes a thick paste.
STEP 8: Smooth out the paste - leave compact open - and dry over night.
*The next morning you will have your old, broken, crumbly, eyeshadow looking, feeling, and functioning like new! (And probably rid of any yucky bacteria!)*
Hopefully, this will save many broken, crumbly,
and messy eyeshadows!
Don't waste your money people!
(unless it's on me!!!)
Xo.
DSB
I Am So Proud To Be A Violet!
Wondering what made me the great writer I am today????
Thank You NYU!
The New Ivies - 2013 - College/University Ranking
#1!
Thank You NYU!
The New Ivies - 2013 - College/University Ranking
#1!
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
The ALPHAS The BETAS (& The OMEGAS)
I once knew this guy that explained 'dating' to me in simple - but - abstract (and amazing) way. He expressed that relationships were successful because the two people in it had the same goals, morals, and 'rational' thinking (and I am assuming also attraction). He divided the dating population into two groups: BOND people and STOCK people.
A little past history: I matched this guy up with a very good friend of mine; I really thought they'd hit it off - long story short, they didn't, and when I went to meet both of them for a drink (to pride myself on matching up their chemistry) it turned out my girlfriend left because she got the impression he was much more into me than into her. ((FOR THIS I AM EXTREMELY SORRY... AND I PROMISED NOT TO MATCH HER UP AGAIN). After she left I turned to him and said something like "what happened? I thought things were going to go so well!?" and he said "Listen. It's simple. There are two types of people in the world: STOCKS people and BONDS people. She is a 'Bond' person - she is nice, wholesome, and consistent. She 'plays it safe' and doesn't take risks, she takes her time. She knows what she is putting in, and enjoys knowing exactly what she will get out. ME and YOU... we are 'Stocks' people: we are inconsistent, game-changers, we take risks, we either get it all, or we crash and burn, we want it all - and we never make the safe bet. STOCK people and BOND people hardly ever work out."
I have never heard of this 'stock-bond' concept before, and haven't heard it described since. I am not sure if he made it up, or someone told him (perhaps another STOCK person?)? Either way, it got me thinking.... Is it really about the person you are? or the chemistry you feel?
ARE THERE DATING PERSONALITY TYPES?
ALPHA?
BETA?
OMEGA?
Since this moment of great epiphany - I have discussed my thoughts on 'dating types' to countless others. While friends and I discuss our love lives - I always resort back to this personality structure. Unlike the guy who first exposed me to these such ideas, I believe the best combination consists of two people with some varying traits. As the famous philosopher, and artist, Paula Abdul once said, Opposites Attract:--> youtube - video - opposites attract - paula abdul .
Lets discuss the types:
Alpha people like to assemble information and analyze it from a practical viewpoint. They are driven by a concern for purpose. Successful Alpha types utilize a moderate to very strong Will. Their Love (concern for people) characteristics are relatively low. They pay attention to detail, like clearly stated goals and are very systematic. They are usually quite successful in business utilizing extraverted behavior at work but their personal relationships are often for their benefit only. They are more introverted in social settings than extraverted in that they are not interested in socializing. They like to do things by themselves or with only one other person as opposed to participating in group functions. Their personal relationships build up to a moderately affectionate level and then stabilize. They are not comfortable discussing emotions. They are secure within themselves and they do not recognize that they need the security of a relationship until it is over.
Beta people function in relationships by being good listeners. Their primary focus is on concerns for people and they have moderate to very high Love characteristics. Their exhibition of Will is relatively low. They tend to identify with the problems of other people. They are more interested in socializing and personal bonding than they are in planning events or completing a goal. Most of the time, they let things happen. When there Will is developed to a moderate level, they are extraverted in social settings easily entering into conversations involving emotions. With a low Will, they are withdrawn and introverted in their behavior. They can be quite insecure in personal relationships where emotional reinforcement is low.
Omega individuals have integrated behaviors in that they are thinker-feelers and intuitive-sensors adapting these behaviors to situations as needed. They are self-actualizers requiring little outside influence to take appropriate actions to correct misunderstandings in personal relationships. They exhibit "tough love" characteristics when dealing with dysfunctional people and they are true to their ideals. Personal relationships are very real and meaningful for the Omega Type. They develop very secure and long lasting relationships.
(definitions obtained from: psychosynthesis typology: http://two.not2.org/psychosynthesis/articles/rmoore.htm)
OK - so now that you read the little blips - and systematically and cautiously decided which type you are now think... what does this really do for you? are you happy with your category? or do you want to change? can you change? or is your personality so innate and ingrained in you that not even the best psychoanalyst could break it apart?
Which do I think I am? Ha. Well you know me... which would you say? ;)
(((In all honesty - I am not 100% happy about the 'type' of person I am. I, just like everyone else- second-guesses myself; I have doubts - sometimes I wonder what people see-in-me. ((For example: this weekend alone at least three people said to me: "wow, you are (so) much smarter than I thought you were." I occasionally look at others and wonder what they have that I don't - why they are on a different path than myself? After debating it with myself (many times) I decided I just need to be me. Take it. Leave it. Love me. Hate me.)))
*Perhaps your type changes depending who you are with. Maybe you become a fearless leader around some, and a shy wallflower around others. Maybe when you first began dating you were introverted, passive, and conservative. Maybe after a relationship crash-and-burn you became weary, and tough. Eventually maybe this turned you into an aggressive and flirtatious dater; becoming a heart breaker all-your-own. No matter which - it is important to recognize who you are, what you bring to the table, and what you are looking for (not only while dating - but in all social interactions in life).
Think about it.
Accept it.
OR - maybe change it.....
------
I hope you take this information and make something of it.
Xo.
DSB
TO BE CONTINUED....
A little past history: I matched this guy up with a very good friend of mine; I really thought they'd hit it off - long story short, they didn't, and when I went to meet both of them for a drink (to pride myself on matching up their chemistry) it turned out my girlfriend left because she got the impression he was much more into me than into her. ((FOR THIS I AM EXTREMELY SORRY... AND I PROMISED NOT TO MATCH HER UP AGAIN). After she left I turned to him and said something like "what happened? I thought things were going to go so well!?" and he said "Listen. It's simple. There are two types of people in the world: STOCKS people and BONDS people. She is a 'Bond' person - she is nice, wholesome, and consistent. She 'plays it safe' and doesn't take risks, she takes her time. She knows what she is putting in, and enjoys knowing exactly what she will get out. ME and YOU... we are 'Stocks' people: we are inconsistent, game-changers, we take risks, we either get it all, or we crash and burn, we want it all - and we never make the safe bet. STOCK people and BOND people hardly ever work out."
I have never heard of this 'stock-bond' concept before, and haven't heard it described since. I am not sure if he made it up, or someone told him (perhaps another STOCK person?)? Either way, it got me thinking.... Is it really about the person you are? or the chemistry you feel?
ARE THERE DATING PERSONALITY TYPES?
ALPHA?
BETA?
OMEGA?
Since this moment of great epiphany - I have discussed my thoughts on 'dating types' to countless others. While friends and I discuss our love lives - I always resort back to this personality structure. Unlike the guy who first exposed me to these such ideas, I believe the best combination consists of two people with some varying traits. As the famous philosopher, and artist, Paula Abdul once said, Opposites Attract:--> youtube - video - opposites attract - paula abdul .
Lets discuss the types:
Alpha Personalities
Alpha people like to assemble information and analyze it from a practical viewpoint. They are driven by a concern for purpose. Successful Alpha types utilize a moderate to very strong Will. Their Love (concern for people) characteristics are relatively low. They pay attention to detail, like clearly stated goals and are very systematic. They are usually quite successful in business utilizing extraverted behavior at work but their personal relationships are often for their benefit only. They are more introverted in social settings than extraverted in that they are not interested in socializing. They like to do things by themselves or with only one other person as opposed to participating in group functions. Their personal relationships build up to a moderately affectionate level and then stabilize. They are not comfortable discussing emotions. They are secure within themselves and they do not recognize that they need the security of a relationship until it is over.
Beta Personalities
Beta people function in relationships by being good listeners. Their primary focus is on concerns for people and they have moderate to very high Love characteristics. Their exhibition of Will is relatively low. They tend to identify with the problems of other people. They are more interested in socializing and personal bonding than they are in planning events or completing a goal. Most of the time, they let things happen. When there Will is developed to a moderate level, they are extraverted in social settings easily entering into conversations involving emotions. With a low Will, they are withdrawn and introverted in their behavior. They can be quite insecure in personal relationships where emotional reinforcement is low.
Omega Personalities
Omega individuals have integrated behaviors in that they are thinker-feelers and intuitive-sensors adapting these behaviors to situations as needed. They are self-actualizers requiring little outside influence to take appropriate actions to correct misunderstandings in personal relationships. They exhibit "tough love" characteristics when dealing with dysfunctional people and they are true to their ideals. Personal relationships are very real and meaningful for the Omega Type. They develop very secure and long lasting relationships.
(definitions obtained from: psychosynthesis typology: http://two.not2.org/psychosynthesis/articles/rmoore.htm)
OK - so now that you read the little blips - and systematically and cautiously decided which type you are now think... what does this really do for you? are you happy with your category? or do you want to change? can you change? or is your personality so innate and ingrained in you that not even the best psychoanalyst could break it apart?
Which do I think I am? Ha. Well you know me... which would you say? ;)
(((In all honesty - I am not 100% happy about the 'type' of person I am. I, just like everyone else- second-guesses myself; I have doubts - sometimes I wonder what people see-in-me. ((For example: this weekend alone at least three people said to me: "wow, you are (so) much smarter than I thought you were." I occasionally look at others and wonder what they have that I don't - why they are on a different path than myself? After debating it with myself (many times) I decided I just need to be me. Take it. Leave it. Love me. Hate me.)))
*Perhaps your type changes depending who you are with. Maybe you become a fearless leader around some, and a shy wallflower around others. Maybe when you first began dating you were introverted, passive, and conservative. Maybe after a relationship crash-and-burn you became weary, and tough. Eventually maybe this turned you into an aggressive and flirtatious dater; becoming a heart breaker all-your-own. No matter which - it is important to recognize who you are, what you bring to the table, and what you are looking for (not only while dating - but in all social interactions in life).
Think about it.
Accept it.
OR - maybe change it.....
------
I hope you take this information and make something of it.
Xo.
DSB
TO BE CONTINUED....
Monday, September 3, 2012
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