Why the Ugly Face?

Hello, hello what I am about to tell you is shocking. This is my shocking face:

  

Yep, I know what you're thinking. That face there, (*ahem* me on the left *ahem*) is shocking... in it's ugly assedness. 

Nope, you're wrong. That's just me without makeup. 

Yes, this is a rare photo of me with no makeup, meaning no concealer, foundation, blush mascara, lip crap... none of it. 

And the reason why these pictures are so rare is... because I hate my acne. My zits are so big, they could have satellites. My face oil so slick that going into the ocean was probably the real reason for the GP oil spill.  

   

And it's not just the acne. Who hasn't stayed up until two in the morning to catch up on the Walking Dead? Sadly, watching zombies on TV has kinda turned me into a zombie.  Let's just say... my eyes have baggage. I need concealer. Plus, if I don't use makeup to cover up my unhealthy paleness, (due to my faithful avoidance of sports), Rick, mistaking me for a zombie, will literally kill me with a head-shot. 

Make up saves lives.

Ok, just one last reminder of the message here...

Me with no makeup 

So... my period started this week. I know, I know...  

"TMI Kyra, stop it!"

...but really this is crucial to the story. Laydays out there, you know how it is. You get your period, and hormones just go crazy. I mean me personally, I get terrible cramps, I feel upset all of the time, and most importantly... I get giant zits.

So, the period hits, I look awful by the way, zits everywhere, my whole face could actually be one big pimple.

 My first instinct was to pile on as much makeup as possible to hide the ugly, but then I put down the tub of ice cream I was chugging and said NO!!!.  

If I put makeup on all of the time, people are going to expect me to always look perfect. And I know this may be surprising, but I can't look good everyday! Plus, no one is making me wear makeup, I'm just doing this to myself; we're all doing this to ourselves. Why are we, as girls, conforming to the standards society has set? Why do we accept flawless advertisements, red carpet or movies as reality? This is reality: zits, sunburn, blackheads, wrinkles, and pores. Not plastic. 

I decided that day, perhaps insanely,  that I would not wear makeup. But that seemed too easy; nearly anyone could last one day. No, this would have to be momentousness, it would have to actually mean something. 

So, I decided to create the One Week Challenge; one week without makeup. 

Sure, I went through Monday without too much difficulty, Tuesday as well. Wednesday, a little harder, and Thursday was nearly impossible. 

I even dreamed about makeup (but then again I have also dreamed that me and Slenderman were best friends and played Dance Dance Revolution together). 

But...I already made my decision. No makeup. 

All I used was some chap stick on my lips, and an eyebrow brush to comb my crazy, caveman eyebrows in the morning. 

Finally, Friday came and went, and I have now officially survived the One Week Challenge. 

I am proud of myself though, and I got to admit it was hard. Now I know that I don't have to wear makeup, but if I want to, I can. And for any of you who want to try this out (Sergio), go for it!!! :) 

Maybe cut down a little bit? ;)

   

Home Alone: Kyra Edition

Now children, there comes a point in every person's life when your parents aren't home. At first, you might not even realize they've left, and although your first impulse might be to run out into pouring rain and scream "MY PARENTS ARE DEAD!!!", please hold back. It's time to take advantage of the situation! Come on room dwellers! It's time to leave the shire and take ova the hiiiiizzzy! That's right folks. . .
1.) Pretend your in a musical, you can basically sing as loud as you want, and add your own dance moves "HmmmHmmm I'm doin the dishes yeaaaaaa . . . "
2.) Talk to your pets. I mean we all know it gets lonely when you're by yourself, and besides, Cookie really does understand me!!!  
3.) Make a Wilson. If volleyballs are not available, make one out of a cantaloupe.

 

4.) Make a log of how many hours you've lasted without human contact 

5.) Drink your own piss  

6.) If hungry, you can attempt to venture into a land called . . . "the kitchen" to make "food". To do this, grab whatever is in reach and throw it into the microwave.  

7.) Find a hot neighbor
8.) Go Call Me Maybe on their ass
9.) Take the opportunity to yell: "I HATE MY LIFE!" Hey, you couldn't do it when people were home.
10.) Throw a house party with all of your friends!!!

11.) Watch whatever you want on TV  without the disapproving eyes of your mother! Oh yeah, i get to watch all of the gritty jail documentaries that I want!

  

12.) Stuff your face with junk food. There aren't any witnesses.

Now you won't starve!!!   

BYEEEEEE!!! 

   

Hey Gang

Dear faithful readers (*ahem* Paigey and Kayla),
Thank you for reading my blog. I know it's been around a month(?) since the last time I blogged. You know what? I'm making you guys my new year's revolution. I know a lot of people's new years revolutions are to probably get out, be healthy, maybe loose some weight, but not me. I am dedicated to stay inside, and BLOG dammit! Can i get an AMEN?! (crowd cheering)  Besides y'all, look at this! Does it look like I need to loose weight? No-oh-OH!!! (crowd is silent, with a confused expression)

So, let's get to it. First things first, yes, Christmas was last week and Santa was very generous this year when he be-gifted me an iPhone 4s. I love my new iPhone, but lately it's been slightly addictive. At this point, if I lost my phone, I'd have a full on panic attack. There would be heavy breathing, lots of running around in circles, and me calling out my sim's names; "Rochelle Taylor! Jacob Edwardson!"
For Christmas, I also got some makeup from Benefit, some chocolate, and some cute jeans from American Eagle. Whoooo!
Oh yeah, and I almost forgot . . . the electric scooter.

  

Can't you imagine me, zipping around town on that? With a helmet and some badass elbow and knee pads?  

My dad bought me, my mom and my sister electric scooters for Christmas. And for the past week, they've been begging me to drive around with them on electric scooters. ARGHHHHHH!!! Noooooo! People I know from school live around here, ok? And I wanted an electric scooter when I was like 8, not so much anymore. If I rode that thing, I'd look like a dork straight out of the Princess Diaries. 

You know, an electric scooter might be kind of cool if someone could step on the back and two people could ride at the same time, but it's impossible to do. Trust me, I've tried. 

Seriously though, imagine you've just performed a grand heist of some bank, and then you run out of the bank with all of your money ready for your getaway, and then I pull up on my little motor scooter and say, "Hop on." And  you're like, "Wh-what is that thing?" and I tell you "It's out getaway vehicle" then you'd say, "I'd rather go to prison for life then get on that"  

Yep, don't blame you. This little incident has really motivated me to get my driver's license.  

But hey, guess what? My birthday's in a few weeks! It's on January 31st. I just thought you should know, in case you wanted to get me something.  

And that's a raaaaap!  

Special shout out to my besties Paige and Kayla. Also, my dear friend Katya has started a blog of her own, http://hautecouture21.blogspot.com, check it out!
Mwah, mwah I love you all! 

Goin' To the Library!

Greetings all! Once again, I went to the library with my nearest and dearest friends Kayla and Paige, and stocked up on a new batch of books and more importantly- CDs!!! So without further adieu, let's get started!

1.) The Strokes- First Impressions of Earth

 

I love the Strokes, so when I saw this, I had to pick it up. Although I would have to say I prefer their earlier album Room On Fire, this one is still good because it includes songs like "You Only Live Once", which is definitely  one of the best songs the Strokes have ever made, "Razorblade" and one of my favorites, "On the Other Side". 12/14 

2.) The Police- Every Breath You Take 

 

I like this band because of my dad so, yeah some of you out there might think it's "fogy", but whatever cuz me gusta!!! My favorite songs on this album are "Roxanne" (of course) and "Can't stand Loosing You". 10/14 

3.) Daughters of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor 

   

I haven't actually started reading this book yet, but it looks good! I mean how could a book with a feather mask on the cover not be good?! 

4.) The Girl With the Steel Corset by Kady Cross 

  

Even though this book is a tad bit cheesy, (they pretty much ripped off of Dr. Jekyl and Mr. Hyde and everyone just happens to have superhero-like powers), I still can't stop reading! It's really good! So basically, this girl Finley, lives in the late 1800s and when she gets scared or angry, she turns into this super strong, evil version of herself. 

I'm excited, I just ordered my favorite author, Libba Bray's new book The Diviners off of Amazon! I can't wait for it to come, but when it does I'll tell you about it. 

   

Catch up

Hey guys I don't really know what this post is going to be about yet but I feel like I really should talk to you so here it goes.
1.) The weather is getting better. hahaha no its not! Well, I mean it doesn't feel like it, but yeah it is cooling down.

 

*caw caw, caw caw* 

. . . or not. Or maybe it's the fact I had to run a mile in PE today, while this one girl started yelling out my name  every time I wanted to slow down!!!! 

Me and Kayla are going to be twins on twin day!

 

We'll do you proud Fred and George! 

Ok, post over. Now, I will return to my homework! Bye!

Random dom dom

Hello readers! This post doesn't have specific theme it's just going to be me going on random, albeit entertaining tangents.

1.) The Heat 

Ok, first of all I cannot believe I complained that it was hot at 83 degrees a few weeks ago! It was 91 degrees yesterday. 91.  I am not having fun in the freakin sun!!!!

2.) Autumn  

So if you read my last post, you'll remember I already bought fall themed stuff for my room. Even though it's really hot I . . .  well I bought more.  Yeah!  But seriously what is wrong with me? And where did I get all of this money anyway? 

Pier One Pumpkin Votive Holder 

 

Pier One Jack o' Lantern String Lights 

 

Bath and Body Works Wallflower in Apple Crumble  

3.) The Killers streamed their new album Battle Born on itunes. Just to let you know so that you don't have to listen to it-it's bad. 

4.) I just checked out Gone With the Wind from the library! I'm really excited because Gone With the Wind is one of my favorite movies ever and now i get to read the book it was based on! Woooooooooohoo! 

  

As God as my witness, as God as my witness, I will never be hungry again!!!!  

And that's all folks! 

Autumn Fun!

Ok, I'll admit it, when it comes to Halloween, I celebrate way too early! But ya know what? Honey badger don't care! Oh Autumn, my favorite season. I don't know what it is. Maybe it's the various fall themed candles available at this time of the year, the pumpkin chai latte at Starbucks, maybe it's the fact I can wear my cute flannel pajamas without dying from the heat or the fact that it's an actual, viable time to say "I ain't afraid of no ghost"!   
Sorry I couldn't resist. I went shopping.

    
  






Creamy Pumpkin Hand soap



 

OPI nail polish in meet for drinks   

Actually it doesn't seem like I bought a lot of stuff when I write it down . . . Oh, well. I can't wait to start decorating! I'm going to try to hold off until next week, but we'll see!