To the Start of Facing My Fears.

Yeah thats right! Today I faced my fears. Well one of my fears. I went to the dentist, and i didn't  cause a scene or cry and I actually went thru with my whole filling procedure. I know what your thinking.. wow its just the dentist, its not like you faced a fear of heights, or a clowns.  I know, I know. But all my life I have had the biggest fear of going to the dentist office for anything more than a cleaning. I blame it on the many bad experiences that I had to go thru as a child. My fear was so bad that I got kicked out of my childhood dentist office and was forced to go somewhere in raleigh where they strap kids down on  a straight jacket board. if that doesn't scare the hell out of a child I don't know what does. But always, I am rambling now, I think you all get how big my fear is. but today, I faced my fear and I could not be more proud of myself. 

I had a funny moment with the whole laughing gas experience, but before I get to that it is crucial that I tell you that my dentist is H-O-T. like sloan mc.steamy h-o-t. I left my dental consult last week knowing that I was going to be on laughing gas for my procedure earlier today to calm my nerves. So, for a week I was praying to God that I didn't take too much laughing gas to the head and tell him how pretty he really is, start drooling, or basically do anything embarrassing…

So the hygienist started the laughing gas and explained to me that I would start feeling a bit loopy, well that was quite an understatement. Within minutes I felt like my whole body was floating, and I started talking some crazy talk to my boyfriend cory. yes cory went with me for moral support. but don't worry I already explained to him that the dentist was attractive and apologized for anything that came out of my mouth, thats okay right? So after what seemed like ten minutes of the crazy talk and having no control over my body I decided to tell the nurse that I didn't think the laughing gas was the best choice for me. Unfortunate for her because I'm sure I would have been quite the entertainment.

Long story short, I made it thru the whole procedure with flying colors and no attraction confession. I would say that this was quite a successful day. now if i could just feel my lips. Cory treated me to a chocolate milkshake, that I barley got any of due to the fact that it kept running out of my mouth but all is good. I can honestly say that I will not be canceling any dentist appointments out of fear anymore, and that I think i found a dentist that I can finally feel at ease with. funny huh?ha


Today taught me that I want to start facing my fears more often. I honestly do not think that I have enough fears or situations that I could put myself in to say that I want to do it everyday. But when the chance arises I want to take it with a smile on my face, knowing how proud I will feel once I accomplish something that I never thought I could. 

Bye Bye Blackheads!

Bad hair days, having nothing to wear, dealing with your shopping addiction, better yet deal with mother nature….us women have enough problems to deal with, blackheads and blemishes should not be one of them.

I had very lucky teenage years. minus the crazy frizzy poodle hair that i have had to deal with my whole life, luckily i have learned to embrace it these days. But I have always been blessed with pretty healthy glowing soft skin. I have never had to deal with any acne or rosacea problems. I can not think of a time in my life that I have had more than more or two at the most pimples on my face. Thank you baby Jesus! But I am human, so I get tiny little baby black heads from time to time. No biggie, thanks to a at home skin mask that I have relied on for years.

I am a true believer that sharing is caring, so I want to share with all of you beauty ladies this amazing mask. Oh and did I mention that this little baby is CHEAP! It was love at first apply.

I purchase my Mint Julep Masque at my local Dollar General, however it is available at most drugstore and I have seen it at Walmart. If you want to purchase online click here. 

Quick & easy directions! thank god because Its nice when it doesn't feel like work!

Step 1: Warm washcloth in hot water, then pat onto face. (steam wash) feels amazing!! hello pores.

Step 2: complete your nightly skin routine, however do not apply any moisturizer.

Step 3: Apply a good amount all over face.

This mask with start out a green color and turn white over time as it dries.

The mask says to apply for 15 mintues then to wash off with wash cloth and warm water, I however sleep in the mask. I feel that it makes my skin extra soft and it seems to work better for me. ohh and it really turns cory on, kidding! He said i looked like a monster but that he loves me anyway. true love ladies, true love. Just keep in mind that everyones skin is different. Play around with the product, find what works best for your skin.

Goodnight.

XOXO 

I have not received any compensation for writing this post. I have no material connection to the brands, products, or services that I have mentioned.

My "Everyday" Makeup Organization

Twice, four times, no wait seven, yes definitely seven….the number of times I have changed my every day makeup organization. I feel like this is something in my life that is never constant. I always think of new ideas, or find a more productive way to store my everyday make. For example, a magnetic makeup frame is on my current DIY project list, and I can not wait to share the process with you readers!

But until I find the next "best thing" I currently use a small counter in my bathroom that is not attached to my sink, so every thing is out of the way for when I am not doing my makeup, but yet still in reach for when I am. 

I am in love with my Muji acrylic drawers. After many months on debating if I wanted to purchase or not, I am so happy that I finally did. I love being able to see all my products thru the case even when the drawers are closed. They are also so easy to wipe off in case of makeup spills.

A few of my "go to" lip products.

By far my HOLY GRAIL makeup palettes, I love how well they fit in the drawer.

More of a misc. drawer, has a benefit blush, Tarte bronzer, Naked basics palette and Urban Decay eyeshadow primer samples.

I keep my product samples in the last drawer.

This is just a simple plastic three drawer case I think that I purchased from Dollar General.


I keep my everyday face products in drawer one. BB Cream, foundation, face primer, and some concealers.

All my face powders go in the second drawer. These are a few of my favorite powders.

Last but not least I have my eye products in the last drawer. Few eyeshadows, mascara, eyeliner, & brow products.

I find that it is beneficial for me to have my everyday makeup products separated from my entire makeup collection ( I have a vanity that I keep my collection in). It cuts the time it takes for me to get ready in half due to me not having to search and dig thru every product that I own.

xoxo.