O.M.G.

Wow, when i looked at the date of my last post I nearly fainted. I'm sorry! Almost 2 months! *eep* SORRY! Haha but I have been...SO busy. Really. School's out now...and I have been really busy.


AND AND AND AND...I am just so exciting about so many things. One of the things being...I may have found something that really helps my face.


And it's cheap.


And you can get it nearly anywhere.


Guess what it is?





.......


HYDROGEN PEROXIDE.








Yeah..it sounds weird, but hear me out. So I was on http://www.acne.org/ and researching "home remedies" in their reviews section, and came across hydrogen peroxide, and was like, "What??"


So i checked it out, and ALOT of people have had success with it...plus check out the youtube video below this post. It's astonishing.

Isn't it amazing how much that helped?? So after that I knew I had to try it, and I've been using it for....oh, around four days, and I have seen a difference! The redness and swelling has gone down, so that I'm even going out with make-up! I can't wait to keep using it!
It's really easy, I just use it in place of my old toner, put it on a cotton round and just swab it on my face. It doesn't sting, I've only got the 3% hydrogen peroxide, which is really what everyone should be usin so it doesn't irritate your skin.
Research it, you might be suprised! We already had it in the house, so i decided I should try it, and boy have I not regretted it!
Soooo gonna keep a usin it and keep YOU GUYS updated :)
Well, not really a bunch of new awesome stuff to report...
So all in all, an AMAZING tho incredibly busy weekend :) What happened in ya'lls weekend?
That was mine, fun, crazy, draining, emotional, and likea roller coaster

Yeah. Kinda like that :)

Have a great rest of the Saturday girls :)

Hey, Hey, Hey it's....not Fat Albert.

Hey girls!

How was ya'lls weekend? Did you guys enjoy the superbowl? I didn't even watch it!! LOL
As for an update on my life, it's basically been like this:




SCHOOL


Wonderful, right? I'm trying really hard to do better in Math.
Esthetician's school it is now one of my ambitions, because literally, I am all over skincare.
Speaking of skincare, I'll give you a green tea and skin care routine update.
It's been working okay, one thing I've been noticing is I do get some zits...but only in the places where I had popped a zit a few days before. I'm not getting NEW zits, just what I deserve for popping other zits. So I'm waiting on those to fade away, and it's teaching me a lesson about not popping zits, which is one I really needed to learn.
It's weird, it's like you HAVE to do it..you know you shouldn't but you can't help yourself.
So it's really a big relief to me, to have some major motivation to stop picking.
I've been trying to wear as little make-up as possible, but right now I only have like three zits I'm slightly worried about...the rest are just really small ones that you can barely see.


I don't want to try to many remedies at once, just gonna stick with the green tea and my routine,(see post Could It Be Magic? In January, that describes my regular routine), but other girls who are fighting acne are using an asprin mask.
It was even recommended in the Susie Magazine, for Christian Girls (link: http://www.susiemag.com/ ) as a treatment for acne, I'm looking at reviews at acne.com, and so far people have liked it, just don't use it every day, as your skin will become immune to it.
Just crush up or dissolve a couple of asprin, mix it with honey or something to make the mask stick, and apply it to the zit. As in the case with any acne remedy, it will take a little while to work, so be patient...and if it doesn't work, let me know, I'm trying to learn as much as I can about this stuff!

Sorry about the lack of photography posts...there just hasn't been much to take pictures of. Everything outside is dead, and we don't have any pretty snow to take pictures of...plus I've been super busy with school,and different stuff. So forgive my lack of photoness...as soon as something note worthy comes up to take a picture of, I will and I will post it too.


So that's my newsy news for today Darlins...have an awesome week!!!
Love,
Victoria

Reaching Out

Hey girls,
I know, two posts in one day, that's pretty extravagant.
But something is really on my mind. Am I doing something wrong as a blogger? Am I boring? I try really hard not to be, I try to post often too, but it's hard. Is it because I don't focus on photography?
Because I never said this was going to be a photography blog, I said from the beginning that it would be a hodgepodge of different things. If you guys want to see more of one topic then the other, please tell me!I'll be happy to write on whatever intrests you guys!
It's just that I try really hard to be a good blogger and when I seem to lose readers and no one comments on my stuff I work hard on, it's discouraging.
You may not think about it, but the only way a blogger knows you read and enjoyed her post is by commenting.
I've tried to do my best, obviously I can't please everybody, but unless you girls tell me what to change or what I'm doing wrong, I can't grow as a blogger.
If you guys are dissatisfied, please tell me why, because silence isn't telling me anything.
And because not everyody that reads me,follows me, so i have no idea how big my readership is. Could all those who can follow me, do so, so i can know what wonderful girls I am writing too?
That would mean alot to me.
I'm sorry if this sounds whiny..but I've been at this blogging business for around two years and I only have 27 followers...and I love each and every one of you!! I try not to let it get me down, but it's really discouraging as a writer. I don't know if anyone's reading....well I do cause I have a fejit thing on the sidebar, but I want to know what you think about my blog and my post please.


Anyways, that's just something that's been weighing on my mind lately.
The other thing I wanted to write about was my previous blogpost, I mentioned my idea of maybe wanting to become a dermatologist,however, as I thought of it, I half intrested in science and biology enough to go to med school.
However, I am still passionate about skin care and helping people look and feel there best. From the time when I was little I have been fasinated with skin and make-up, stuff like that. I have loved doing makeovers to my friends and family, they say I have an instinct for it.
Well, as I was researching careers in skin care, I came across the job esthetician.
A fancy sounding name, but esintially, it means a skin care technician, who helps others with their skin, and might also do make-up jobs, massage therapy, and that kind of thing.
Now I don't plan on working full time my whole life. I do want to get married and have children, but being an esthetician is a quite flexable job, you can either work from home or finda a spa or some other place to work.
I'm not saying this is definately what I have decided to do, but
skin care is something I am extremely passionate about...why not pursue it as a career?
I know I've been writing a novel here practiacally...But these are the things on my mind, PLEASE let me know what you think. It would mean the world to me.

Maybe I'm finally going Green...

Hey girls!



A quick update on my ongoing acne\skincare log and some new info that could help!
Well, this past week, it's been pretty darn rough. My face was like 'gahhhh I hate you!!'


Anyways *offtopic* so, yeah, this week was pretty rough acne wise.
And Daggonit...I picked. I know, I know, I'm HATING myself for it right now, but I hate looking at pimples...I would rather look at a scab, I really would.
Hypocritical of me, I know. It's a well known fact that the more you pick, the worse it is, and I agree with that. It's just a bad habit I have to break.Ugh.
But I continued with my routine, using my daily moisterizer when I get dry as paper, and of course I'm always researching things that work, and what the majoity of people like.
I have been mainly focusing on natural supplements, I really don't want to put anymore chemicals on my face.


One thing I cam across tonight that I hadn't heard before was green tea as an acne aide. There were many extremely positive reviews for green tea as an aide on acne.com, both as a drink, to help acne from the inside out,and applied topically.
Basically, many people have said that green tea is extremely good for you,filled with vitamins and antioxidants, that help flush out impurities, aide bodily functions, and even help you lose weight, and many people have found that it really helps skin problems too.
Most people have said that the most affective way of using green tea for acne is to drink, 1-3 cups a day on DECAF green tea. Caffenine is bad for your skin, and will make you break out more, so make sure it is decaffinated green tea. Now green tea has a pretty strong and unpleasent taste, so I am going to add a couple spoonfuls of honey, when i do get some green tea at the store next time.

Also, the tea can be applied topically, kind of like a toner, either by rubbing the tea bag, wet, of course, on your face, or even splashing your face with the tea.
I'll do another update in a week, I will have some green tea by then, and I'll let you know how it's working.



I'm not sure I can drink 1-3 cups of that stuff a day...I am not really that much of a drinker, which probably isn't a good thing, but that's how I am.
I hate the sloshy feeling of having so much water inside you. I drink..just definately as not as much as I'm supposed too. Maybe I'll try to work on that.
So that's something new I came across, and I'm excited that it's so easy,cheap, and all natural. I will definately keep you guys posted.

All my love, and God's Blessings Victoria <3

Could it be magic?

So. Another update on my wild road to clear skin...and my goodness has it been wild, and extremely emotional. This past week especially so. I have never broken down so many times about my skin before, EVER. I felt like crying all the time, my poor paretns must have thought I was crazy.
It was like I had completely hit rock bottom and despair, and I was just crying out to God and begging him to somehow, some way, make it better.
Then. It actually did. I was looking at some old pictures, like from last spring, and noticed how, even when i was freaking out about my skin then, it really REALLY wasn't that bad. So. I am now trying to keep my skin super clear. Of course, I'm not back to my original clearness, but I am ALOT better then I was last week...so I am going to buy some new stuff and try it out....so I'll keep you guys posted!!
The products I am using right now is Clean and Clear face wash and Clean and Clear mostrizer.
So that's my little update :) I'll let you guys know how it's progressing!
Love,
Victoria

Hi guys! It's actually the 24th today, so this is kind of a post script or add on note to the post I did yesterday...I didn't really get a chance to elaborate on it, since I was a bit stressed at the time, so I'll do today :)
The stuff I need to buy i haven't yet, but the stuff i am using is a really awesome system, I've been using for about four/five days now, and I am MASSIVELY clear-er then I was last week. I have one pimple on my nose area, that has a head, but I dare not to pop it, so I'm kinda just waiting till it goes away, and a couple on my forehead and one or two on my cheek but that's pretty much it.
Basically, my only problem is my picking habit...I definately don't do that as much as I used too, I'm working on it, escpecially since picking doesn't get rid of the problem...new zitts just come up later to replace them. I haven't had any new big breakouts, just tiny ones that are really easy to cover up and go away in a day or two anyways.
My goal is to get back to looking like this:

This was me in March (I think) of last year...I don't think I have any make-up on...
And this:

In this one I had make-up on...But you can see the differnence. I don't know what I did to keep my skin so clear. True it did get a little worse in the summer...but mostly it looked like this:

Pink hair, odd pic I know, but i mostly just broke out on my chin and under my nose, VERY rarely on my forehead and cheeks.

My goal is too get back to that, of course it will take alot of time, but i am totally willing to be patient, now that I see maybe that will work for me. I only wish i had discovered it sooner.

Oh and don't think because my skin was clear back then that I was happy with myself. Nope.

I hated my teeth and I was in the process of losing weight and still am. SO I was a total basket case about that. I wish i could have appriecated my skin, but I didn't. Well, I'm on the road to recovery...and you guys are along for the ride! Fun. huh?

I'll keep ya'll posted!

Love (again),

Victoria

I

Sister to Sister :)

Hey girls! I'm just chillen here writing on my blog. Today was pretty crazy!! Dad was trying to get out of the driveway and slid and ran over 2 small trees!!! His truck is ok but the trees are demolished!!! I love snow!!! On a side note, I've been trying really hard to get over my self consciousness, at least over my skin, and the other day, it worked pretty okay. I mean, I definately felt different, but it didn't totally get me down because I felt pretty in other ways. My hair looked good and I liked the outfit I was wearing, so that helped some, besides, I just figured that I am never going to see any of these people ever again, so why do I care how they see me? The people, my family, friends, and this one awesome guy, all love me for me...so why should I care if I have a zit or two? Nobody's perfect. Life isn't Disney Channel. Not all girls have an unlimited wardrobe with perfect hair, perfect skin, fame, and a cute boy.
I have a great,loving, encouraging family, a God who loves me and friends who would take a bullet for me and I for them...what else do I need? I don't need the approval of the world anyway.
So that's my daily pick me up---for you guys AND me. I know not all girls struggle with skin issues like me, but all girls have SOMEthing they don't like about themselves, and I am here to tell you that in the end it DOESNT matter. I know that deep inside, but sometimes it's SO hard to bring it out,to really live it. I'll freely admit I've had meltdowns about my looks, I've freaked out about my skin, I've moaned over my flaws. But that doesn't mean that after I'm done freaking out, I can't pick myself up, and with God's help, try again to make it through. And so can you.
What are some of your insecurities? We girls are all together on this and we should be praying for each other about our fears and insecurities. If you don't want to leave it in a comment, message me!
We are sisters in Christ and we should pour out our hearts for each other, because that is how God's body WORKS. You know some of mine now...I would love to know some of yours, so I as your sister can pray for you ;)
Well, that's my little note for today :)
No pictures...those will come after this week.
Love you girls! Keep reading, commenting, and living for Christ!
Love,
Victoria

Newness and Video!!!

HEYYY!! and I am super happy today because I have a new "feature"that is going to be added to my blog :) A video tutorial about skin care and what I am using and stuff :) I've been watching so many on youtube I thought it would be fun to make my own!! Enjoy!!!







I hope it worked!! I will be making more as I try new things to keep you guys posted on what works!! I know that skin care and acne issues is a huge deal to alot of girls, so I decided to show you guys what I'm using and how it's progressing in hopes of maybe helping you guys :)
love u girls!!
Victoria