Manners: Telephone

Alright, so according to Federal Trade Commission, in July 2009, 270 million people have cell phones, that is 87.4% of the population in the US alone. Imagine how much that statistic has gone up in the past year and a half. Yes having a cell phone is nice and convenient, but there are also people who have terrible manners. I'm not just talking about belching out loud at dinner manners, but phone manners.

 I see people who are at the check out line and are either texting or talking on their Bluetooth while the cashier is standing there waiting to be handed a credit card. It's even worse when I'm hanging out with a friend and s/he are on their phone because they have to "check on something". Um, your "check on something" is taking a few minutes because you're responding to a text. I mean, if you're going to be hanging out with me, why would you be texting someone. If you're texting someone, I don't see the point of hanging out when you're oh-so-busy on your phone. It's just plain rude and inconsiderate.

I know I do it too and I'm a total hypocrite. But I am getting better at it. Some people aren't aware they do it, and it is so annoying. People just need to consider about trying to better themselves about phones and their usage of it. There should be an etiquette class about phones and manners.

Happenings

So let's see. I know I've been slacking with the writing. Finals were terrible and was loaded with homework at the same time. Sooooo, let me just say I'll try to better with this stuff, you know, writing ;)

Alright, let me make it up to you by giving you a few beauty tips I use that work!

-Hair, it comes in all colors, textures and can be straight, wavy, curly and unruly. One thing I use when I leave my hair as is, which means straight and blown out is Jojoba Oil; this stuff is amazing and leaves hair nice and soft with a little bit of shine. Just a little bit (maybe a dime size amount) goes a long way. Apply it on wet hair and either leave to air dry or blow out with a dryer or if you wish you can straighten with an iron. Great for any hair.

-Skin, I have both oily and dry skin, aka-combination. So I use Bare Minerals, amazing stuff. But I suggest to take off make up before bed and wash your pretty skin and apply Witch Hazel for astringent. It's great stuff, doesn't over dry and no amount of oil whatsoever.

-Body, I'm going to be a total hypocrite and say this: you are what you eat. What you put in your body will reflect on the outside. If you eat too much sugar you'll get wrinkles, why? Because a little thing called a glycation, which the sugar in your bloodstream attaches to proteins to form a harmful molecules called advanced glycation end products. And sugar damages collagen, a natural protein in mammals. So if your diet is high in sugar, you not only have to worry about your waistline babe, but also your skin. So eat a high fiber diet and drink lots and lots of water.

-Face mask: I adore face masks. If I can I try to make homemade ones, I do. I suggest about 1/4th plain yogurt, teaspoon of honey and a few drops of lemon juice. Apply, leave to dry and wash. Another one for dry skin is olive oil, yes olive oil; it's not just for cooking but a great moisturizer as well. Apply to clean skin and leave on for about 15 mins, then wash your face again.

So far these are the only tips I can think of. If I had any luck in the love department I'd be giving you advice on that hahaha.