Just call me Miss Cleo

As predicted, I've lost interest. What's it been, two days? That was quick!

You know, one thing I can't stand is people who brag. It shows a huge amount of insecurity. They're always looking for you to validate them and I just can't fake being impressed. With that being said, I've been guilty of bragging before but I have no qualms about admitting that I'm incredibly insecure. This guy, though...sheesh. It's nonstop "I did this" and "I did that." BOOOOORING.

Back to the drawing board!

I'm waiting for two packages to be delivered this week. (No, that isn't bragging.) One package is makeup (of course), and one is a beauty device that's coming all the way from Switzerland. I'd love to document all of the crazy shit I have planned, but I always fear that it will be for nothing so there's a good chance I'm not going to talk about it. I will, however, talk about any makeup I find that's revolutionary. Which reminds me...

I bought the Dermablend Blurring Mousse Camo Foundation when if first hit the market. Here are the claims from the Dermablend website:

Our best foundation for oily, combination, and acne prone skin. Oil-free coverage in a fresh mousse texture to smooth the appearance of bumps, crevices, and enlarged pores. Seamlessly camouflages skin concerns--including acne, redness, and scars--with a natural, matte finish for up to 18 hours. Fragrance free. Non-comedogenic.

No.

I have some breakouts and texture issues with my skin and it looks just as shitty with this foundation as it does with most other full-coverage foundations I've tried. I used a Beauty Blender to apply it so I'll probably use my fingers the next time in order to give it a fair shot. I really want to try the Urban Decay All Nighter Liquid Foundation next but I have so many (disappointing) foundations in my collection that buying more seems ridiculous. To be completely honest, my favorite foundation of all time is the L'Oreal True Match. It's cheap, it's thin enough to not be cakey, it's blendable, and there are tons of shades.

The search for perfection continues!

It's raining men!

Don't I wish. But it IS raining. I love rain. The smell, the way it keeps me from boiling in the usual Texas heat, the sound it makes when it hits the roof. There is no purpose behind this post; I just happen to be laying down for a nap (doing nothing is exhausting) and the sound made me happy.

So, what's been going on in my life? Well, shockingly, I've been talking to someone for a little while and it's almost disturbing how easy the conversation flows. Why am I posting about it? Naturally, so I can look back in a week or a month and say, "Lindsay, you're dumb. It was all a fluke." That isn't to say that my hopes are up because I have no interest in dating anyone. Still, a new friend is always nice and I can't deny that I have a crush. It'll go away, though. They always do. Pessimism for the win!

Now for the part that makes me really uncomfortable. He likes me. A lot. Maybe too much. It makes me nervous. Why? Because his feelings seem to be in hyper-drive and I'm not ready for that. It's one of those if-we-had-met-at-a-different-point-in-my-life-things-could-have-been-different kind of situations. I have too much on my mind right now and I don't need to add to it.

This post is schizophrenic. A crush is exciting and the attention is nice, but if I could rewind time, I wouldn't have acknowledged him. It's just not the right time. Sigh.

Despite all of that, it's raining, and I will continue to be happy about that. Thank you, Mother Nature; you fabulous, unpredictable bitch.

Friends don't let friends have bad brows...

...except for me. I could talk about this subject forever. Well, for MAYBE 5 minutes. Eyebrows are damn important and I find too many women neglect theirs (pluck!) or shape them in the most unflattering ways (rainbows or sperm, anyone?). I'm no expert, but I know fleek. Now, with that being said, I don't think there's a tactful way to say, "Hey, your brows look like complete shit," so I don't say anything at all because it's not my place. Still, if someone can't look in the mirror and see the mess they have just north of their eyeballs, they're far beyond help.

I'm just kidding. It's not that serious. Sort of.

The real point of this post is to discuss a high-end brow product that I've been using and loving for years, and, now, a much cheaper dupe.

First, the Anastasia Brow Wiz. I use the color taupe. They are $21 at Ulta and they are the most superior eyebrow shaper and filler-inner that I've ever found. That is, until...

The NYX Micro Brow Pencil. My god! They're like the same product! The only exception is that the NYX is only $9.99 and there are very often buy one get one 50% off sales at Ulta. That's a great exception. Anyway, again, I went with taupe and as soon as I got home, I swatched them. Same. Exact. Color. I will say that I did maybe three to four swipes of the NYX to achieve the same intensity of the Anastasia; however, the point (I think) of a brow pencil is to create subtle lines of color in your eyebrows so they look natural. In other words, you don't need sharp, dark lines. 

I saw a review and comparison of these two products on YouTube once and the person (I don't remember who) claimed that there was less product in the NYX pencil. Not true. They both contain .003 ounces of product and NYX is half the price. I'd say that's a win. 

Sorry, Anastasia. I've loved you forever, but it's time we break up. 

Lazy AF

It's been a while since I've posted anything. Honestly, that's because my real life has been just as quiet and uneventful. After next week, however, I'm hoping things start drastically changing.

Since my last post, I've had a birthday, so now I'm an even older bat. I told myself that I would try to start being more positive once I reached my newest age (ummmm, why? That's dumb.), but I find that hard to do. People have been irritating me and testing me more than usual lately. I try to distance myself from everyone, but that gets lonely.

I've been playing games using an iPhone application and I recently received requests from two complete strangers. I accepted and started playing and then I started getting private messages. Yep, it appears people are now using game applications to try to hit on people they've never met. I confess that the change of scenery (for lack of a better term) is fun, but, no. Gross. Stop.

What else can I talk about? Politics? NO. Dieting? Maybe. That's going okay. Better than usual, I guess. When I have a significant loss, I'll make a post about it. What's weird is, I've had very little appetite lately. I hope I'm okay. I should be ecstatic about it, but when going from a ferocious, out-of-control appetite, to little interest in food, it tends to cause worry. Of course, stress could be the culprit.

Anyway, I'm about to head out. I get to go pick up my new glasses today. You know you're old when you get excited about eyewear and clearer vision. One day, when I decide that makeup is worth applying, I'll take a picture. Then, I'll probably never post it, but it gives all my adoring fans something to look forward to. And by adoring fans, I mean the ones who read this...which is me. So, me, I look forward to seeing you. HA!