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Exciting things that are happening or that are going to happen: 
*In Chronological order...sort of*

1) Stocking up on my make up collection.
This weekend at work we are getting an extra discount as a holiday employee appreciation. I am very excited because I am going to get so much make up! I know i should save my money, but I picked up a few extra hours last week so I can splurge a little.

2)Independent Mary Kay Consultant.
About a week or two ago I decided to become an independent Mary Kay beauty Consultant. It's kind of funny seeming that I already work at a make up store. Although I love all the make up at Ulta, I also really do love Mary Kay. I specially love their eyeliners, mascaras, and mineral powders. This just shows how much of a make up junkie I am! Becoming an independent Mary Kay  beauty consultant is probably one of the things I am most excited for. I get to meet an help new people, make some extra money, and win some amazing prices from the company.

3) Winter Break.
School's out for me next week! Plain and simple!

4)Wintersun is coming.
I get to go see Wintersun live. Everyone who lives on this side of the Earth and are in to this band have been waiting for them to go on tour. Hmm first show of theirs in Chicago, and I get to be there... Pretty exciting Stuff! 

5) Hobbit Midnight Screening
This is probably what I am most excited about. I have been waiting for this since the rumors started! I have had a count down on my phone for over a year. I have my costume all set- yup I'm dressing up like a hobbit. I bought my tickets as soon as they came out on sale! I am a LOTR/J.R.R.Tolkien/Hobbit geek!

6) Wisconsin for Christmas
Kind of cool. I've always spend the holidays in Chicago. Maybe not with the same people, but never in a different state. This Christmas, I may go to Wisconsin with my bf and his family. It'd be pretty cool if it happens. Hopefully I can get off work. We'll see though!

Can't wait to post and share with you as this happens!
TTFN!
<3

A bittersweet goodbye.

I was in class today and while we were supposed to be preparing and reviewing for our finals next week my mind was wandering. I got to thinking of all the stuff that has been going on and will be going on in the next couple of months and the years to come. One thing in particular kept coming to mind though.

About two weeks ago, my uncle, who was basically like my dad growing up passed away. He died  due to complications brought on by his stage 4 cancer. Although he did pass away very abruptly, my family and I didn't take it as harshly as we expected. This is not to say he wont be missed and mourned greatly, but I feel we had all braced our selves for what we knew would come one day.

When my uncle was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, almost 3 years ago, he did not stop for one second. My uncle, who was given six months to a year of life did not once let negativity take over. In fact from the beginning he was nothing but a ball of positivity. As the doctors prescribed medications and other treatments to attend to his condition he not once complained. That was something I very much admired about him.

My uncle  was one of those people who would eat ANYTHING and he always accompanied his meal with a cold Old Style. After his diagnosis the doctors suggested that he not drink alcohol and gave him a strict dietary regimen. He would many times joke around with me and tell me that not eating everything he wanted was the hardest thing for him. 

I remember one particular time when I had gone over to his house to ensure he was being taken care of while my aunt was at work. We were both eating at the kitchen table, him in his customary side of the table and I on the only other side with no clutter. I do not remember how the conversation got started but as he was munching away at his food he gazed at me very seriously, and not knowing what he was thinking  I gave him a frantic look. After a moment he realized I was intensely confused and becoming a bit panicked, so he began talking. Again, I don't remember his exact words but what he said to me next was just the funniest thing. He started off by telling me how worried he was, but about what I didn't know. He then continued speaking, drawing it out as long as he could with out telling me exactly what he was talking about. The things he was saying sounded very awful and sad. He spoke about families ending up on the street and people losing their jobs. Honestly, I had no idea where this conversation was going and for the life of me couldn't even remember how it began. Finally,after what felt like an eternity, but was probably only about five minutes, he told me the reason of his worries! He paused for a second. Looked at me with a face full of grief that slowly turned in to the biggest grin I had ever seen on his face. "La  Compania de Cerveza voz," (the beer company you)was what he said between the uncontrollable laughter. I was almost on the verge of tears and here he was telling me that he was worried the beer companies were going to go under because he couldn't have his beer with his meal. He was pulling a prank on me! So typical of my uncle, always joking. All I could say  between my laughter and embarrassment was "Ay tio,usted con sus chistes y yo aqui casi llorando," (oh wow unc, you and your jokes, making me almost cry). After that we both just continued laughing, him bragging about how he got me, and me still shocked that he did get me so well. It was a great moment we both shared.One of the many!

Reminiscing about the good times is a nice change of pace from the immediate grief caused by the situation. Moving on will really be a hard thing to do because of the impact he had on me personally and in the lives of other people. He was a great man, and knowing he left in peace does bring about a sense of happiness.I know that where ever he is, he is in a better place and that I am thankful for.

Love you tio.
XOXOXO

How Trendy.

It turns out that now a days Metal is a part of having "SWAG".
I suppose no one who is actually in to these celebrities find it offensive that they are participating or endorsing something they know anything about.
It is one thing to wear a Metallica t-shirt because God knows they've sold out enough for anyone to care... But to wear a Studded Leather jacket with patches of bands like D.R.I, Municipal Waste, or the Cro-Mags? I don't think so. I guess the exposure for these bands is cool and everything, but now all the poseurs are going to feel empowered to take over what isn't theirs.

I just have one question for the fans of the celebrities who partake in this:
Why are you so gullible? Why do you buy in and/or support people who are feeding you shit?

               LADY GAGA SEEMS LEGITIMATE THOUGH 

New Favorite Lipstick

Revlon:Black cherry & Raspberry Bite
Whats your favorite lip color?

OPI Skyfall Collection

The new James Bond Skyfall Collection by OPI, to celebrate 50 years of  Bond, James Bond. Most of the colors are very beautiful and very appropriate for the season. My favorites are "The Spy Who Loved Me" and "Live and Let Die." Working at Ulta, I get to play with these all the time and I LOVE it. I also have noticed that the most popular one with guests is,"The Spy Who Loved Me."I can see why, it is a very nice vivacious color that goes great with virtually anything. Both these colors are a great staple for any wardrobe and the specs of glitter add an extra flair of playfulness. Aside from these colors, OPI came up with an extra extravagant top coat called "The Man With the Golden Gun." This is an 18k Gold top coat which leaves little specks of actual gold on your nail. It's pretty F'n fancy. The thing that sucks about the nail polish though is that it cost no less than $30.00! Other than that, this Golden top coat is awesome. But if you don't want to shed out the money for this. You can always just buy another Golden shimmer top coat or a crackle polish. You wont get the EXACT effect, but you'll get something similar to it with out spending all that cash. If you guys try it out or have a more economical suggestion let me know. I look forward to your comments. 

XOXO