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Thursday, September 29, 2011
Monday, September 19, 2011
No 'poo
Has anyone heard of this no 'poo trend? And no, I'm not talking about poop.
If you don't know what I'm talking about (and I didn't until a few days ago), No 'Poo means no SHAMpoo... You use a mixture of baking soda and water in place of shampoo, and an apple cider vinegar mixture in place of conditioner. Supposedly today's shampoos strip your hair of its natural oils, and baking soda is safer... or something.
I stumbled across the idea while looking for ways to get really clean hair. I've had a lot of product buildup lately and it was driving me crazy! I was really going to try it but then I chickened out at the last minute. Something about the smell of vinegar put me off... (duh)
However, I did try a compromise that I read about online somewhere (sorry, forgot the link!). It involved adding baking soda to your shampoo. I'm sure the actual article/post had a measurement, but I just squirted a bunch of shampoo in my had then added a bunch of baking soda (maybe a teaspoon?) and mixed them together.
Results: Well, first of all, the baking soda caused the shampoo not to foam up at all, so I ended up doing the mixture twice and massaging it onto my scalp... This led to SO many suds that I couldn't wash them out and had to turn on the shower attachment! Also while I was scrubbing, it got this weird, hair salon smell... like getting your hair dyed or something. (At this point, I actually freaked out and was wondering if it was all a practical joke and my hair was going to fall out... paranoia, I know)
Bottom line: Baking soda works! My hair is soooo clean! I had these weird, dandruff-y flakes before from product buildup, so you can definitely tell the difference. Also my hair is really soft and has some volume! (Though I didn't blow dry). Although to be fair, I did use a Victoria's Secret deep conditioner after, so that could be it too.
All in all, great experiment! Just glad my hair didn't fall out...
(PS If you're wanting to go no 'poo, the measurements are 1Tbs baking soda to 1 cup of water... same for the vinegar and water mixture!)
If you don't know what I'm talking about (and I didn't until a few days ago), No 'Poo means no SHAMpoo... You use a mixture of baking soda and water in place of shampoo, and an apple cider vinegar mixture in place of conditioner. Supposedly today's shampoos strip your hair of its natural oils, and baking soda is safer... or something.
I stumbled across the idea while looking for ways to get really clean hair. I've had a lot of product buildup lately and it was driving me crazy! I was really going to try it but then I chickened out at the last minute. Something about the smell of vinegar put me off... (duh)
However, I did try a compromise that I read about online somewhere (sorry, forgot the link!). It involved adding baking soda to your shampoo. I'm sure the actual article/post had a measurement, but I just squirted a bunch of shampoo in my had then added a bunch of baking soda (maybe a teaspoon?) and mixed them together.
Results: Well, first of all, the baking soda caused the shampoo not to foam up at all, so I ended up doing the mixture twice and massaging it onto my scalp... This led to SO many suds that I couldn't wash them out and had to turn on the shower attachment! Also while I was scrubbing, it got this weird, hair salon smell... like getting your hair dyed or something. (At this point, I actually freaked out and was wondering if it was all a practical joke and my hair was going to fall out... paranoia, I know)
Bottom line: Baking soda works! My hair is soooo clean! I had these weird, dandruff-y flakes before from product buildup, so you can definitely tell the difference. Also my hair is really soft and has some volume! (Though I didn't blow dry). Although to be fair, I did use a Victoria's Secret deep conditioner after, so that could be it too.
All in all, great experiment! Just glad my hair didn't fall out...
(PS If you're wanting to go no 'poo, the measurements are 1Tbs baking soda to 1 cup of water... same for the vinegar and water mixture!)
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Great Makeup Blog & Giveaway!
I've recently become obsessed with finding good makeup blogs! A lot of the ones I've looked at aren't updating anymore or focus on irrelevant (to me at least) stuff like skin care... But makeupdiary.org is great! I really like how often she posts, and she really posts about relevant stuff! Also, the layout is easy to read; there aren't jumps like on some others!
She's also having a birthday giveaway right now, so you should check it out!
http://www.makeupdiary.org/2011/09/makeup-diarys-birthday-200-sephora.html
She's also having a birthday giveaway right now, so you should check it out!
http://www.makeupdiary.org/2011/09/makeup-diarys-birthday-200-sephora.html
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Adventures on OkCupid...
Sooo I just got out of a really long relationship and decided to revive my old profile on OkCupid, a dating website. Just to get back in the game.
I suppose it's kind of like eHarmony or Match in that you answers questions and it matches you with people based on your "compatibility." However, because it's free, it's a rather simple (or perhaps erroneous) algorithm.
Anyway, it's weird and kind of creepy, so to make myself feel better, I'm posting my adventures here for your enjoyment.
After you receive your "matches," you can go to their profile, read about them, and look at their photos. Then you can message them. This all well and good, but think about it in reverse.... They look at your photos and then message you.... all sorts of things can go wrong. For instance, today I got this message...
"hey seksi"
...Classy. I'm not even sure if it's supposed to be ironic.
Also, as further proof of the inaccuracy of OkCupid's matching program, here's a fellow who messaged me a few days ago...
I'm sure he's a very nice young man. But if you know me at all, not exactly my type. (I mean, unless it's Comic-Con or the release of the latest Harry Potter film.)
Anyway... stay tuned for more of my adventures in the internet dating scene!
I suppose it's kind of like eHarmony or Match in that you answers questions and it matches you with people based on your "compatibility." However, because it's free, it's a rather simple (or perhaps erroneous) algorithm.
Anyway, it's weird and kind of creepy, so to make myself feel better, I'm posting my adventures here for your enjoyment.
After you receive your "matches," you can go to their profile, read about them, and look at their photos. Then you can message them. This all well and good, but think about it in reverse.... They look at your photos and then message you.... all sorts of things can go wrong. For instance, today I got this message...
"hey seksi"
...Classy. I'm not even sure if it's supposed to be ironic.
Also, as further proof of the inaccuracy of OkCupid's matching program, here's a fellow who messaged me a few days ago...
I'm sure he's a very nice young man. But if you know me at all, not exactly my type. (I mean, unless it's Comic-Con or the release of the latest Harry Potter film.)
Anyway... stay tuned for more of my adventures in the internet dating scene!
The Difference Between "That" and "Which"
After seeing these two words vastly misused in the past week, I figured I should clear things up.
"That" is part of a restrictive clause. This means that you HAVE to have the clause or the sentence won't make sense. For example... Cats THAT are black are popular during Halloween.
"Which" is not restrictive, so you can add it onto the end of a complete sentence. For example... Black cats are popular at Halloween, WHICH is why I'm decorating my house with them.
Those aren't very good examples, but you get my point.
Sooooo if you NEED the clause, use "that." If not, use "which."
You're welcome, world.
"That" is part of a restrictive clause. This means that you HAVE to have the clause or the sentence won't make sense. For example... Cats THAT are black are popular during Halloween.
"Which" is not restrictive, so you can add it onto the end of a complete sentence. For example... Black cats are popular at Halloween, WHICH is why I'm decorating my house with them.
Those aren't very good examples, but you get my point.
Sooooo if you NEED the clause, use "that." If not, use "which."
You're welcome, world.
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Things I Learned From Buffy the Vampire Slayer
1. If you do something wrong, everything will go to shit in the worst way possible. If you don't do your homework, your parents will be eaten by a giant slug, for instance. Or something.
2. If a guy likes you, he's probably a vampire/serial killer/zombie/giant killer slug
3. Both "slayed" and "slew" are appropriate to to use as the past tense of "slay."
4. All problems can be solved by a working cell phone.
2. If a guy likes you, he's probably a vampire/serial killer/zombie/giant killer slug
3. Both "slayed" and "slew" are appropriate to to use as the past tense of "slay."
4. All problems can be solved by a working cell phone.
Sunday, August 7, 2011
Haunted
First of all, I am extremely rational and don't believe in anything that can't be proved by science. This includes ghosts, poltergeists, and all other supernatural activity.
Well....technically.
Despite not technically "believing" in such nonsense, it still kinda freaks me out. For instance... There is this closet in my apartment where the air conditioner lives. The air conditioner and its ghost. I'm pretty certain. Sometimes the air conditioner makes a strange knocking noise like it's trying to get my attention. Obviously ghost-like. Plus, under the closet, there is this creepy grate where all the air for the air conditioner goes. And sometimes my cat will sit there for hours and stare into it, seeing things that I obviously can't.
Honestly, what more proof do you need? Obviously haunted.
One of the scariest movies I've ever seen is Paranormal Activity, in which they learn that the more attention you pay to a supernatural entity, the stronger it becomes. So I'm pretty sure this post might enable it to develop a corporeal form and slay me in the middle of the night. In which case, I want to be made into a death diamond. Look it up if you don't know what it is, because I'm coming back to haunt your ass if they bury me. I mean it.
But, of course, I don't believe in ghosts =)
Well....technically.
Despite not technically "believing" in such nonsense, it still kinda freaks me out. For instance... There is this closet in my apartment where the air conditioner lives. The air conditioner and its ghost. I'm pretty certain. Sometimes the air conditioner makes a strange knocking noise like it's trying to get my attention. Obviously ghost-like. Plus, under the closet, there is this creepy grate where all the air for the air conditioner goes. And sometimes my cat will sit there for hours and stare into it, seeing things that I obviously can't.
Honestly, what more proof do you need? Obviously haunted.
One of the scariest movies I've ever seen is Paranormal Activity, in which they learn that the more attention you pay to a supernatural entity, the stronger it becomes. So I'm pretty sure this post might enable it to develop a corporeal form and slay me in the middle of the night. In which case, I want to be made into a death diamond. Look it up if you don't know what it is, because I'm coming back to haunt your ass if they bury me. I mean it.
But, of course, I don't believe in ghosts =)
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