I Should Be Folding Laundry

Its day 16 and my skin is looking better than ever! I still have the occasional zit here and there but I'm extremely pleased with the results thus far! I think at this point, I may just turn into one of those girls who just wears mascara (at least for the most part) but I can't be sure. I'm excited for the last 14 days of this experiment. :) Thanks for reading! Mackenzie

So, its the night of day 8 (I know its a random day to write an update but whatever) so I wanted to do a brief update on how my makeup free cleanse is going. First off, my skin isn't getting better as quickly as I'd like but I must admit, things are actually working. Not only are the zits getting fewer and further between, but my complexion is getting better as well. The bright pinkness of my cheek bones has begun to fade which means I might not need foundation when this is all over. Thus far, I have been very happy with the results and I'm excited to see what the next 22 days bring. :) Thanks for reading! Mackenzie 

Okay, before you stop reading this post, it's not a challenge to you, it's a challenge for myself. I realized  today that my face looks like a lunar landscape. I can't think of the last time my skin has been without a blemish and lately, my acne has been totally out of control, so I'm finally deciding to do something about it. Yes, I've tried facial cleansers. They honestly make my skin worse, which is kind of hypocritical if you ask me. But anyway, I'm going to go completely makeup less for 30 days to see if that solves, or at least improves my skin situation. So just to be clear, I will be using no cleansers, cover up, foundation, mascara, eyeliner or eye shadow. No nothing. I'm really excited to see how this goes. :) Wish me luck! If anyone wants to join me, write a comment! I'd love to compare notes when this is all over. :) P.S. Here's a photo to kick it all off! Also, I might extend this 'cleanse' if I decide to, but I will ...

I GOT A PIXIE! And I love it :) I just wanted to make a quick post on the products I use to style my new 'do'. I had a pixie before (about 5 years ago) and I'm so glad I got one again! Here's just a quick review of each of the products I use. (All can be purchased at Target as of 5/13/2013) I bought the Cantu Shea Butter Pomade the day I got my haircut. I used to use D:fi brand pomade and I remembered that it make my hands feel greasy when I would adjust my style. This stuff, however, hardly makes your hands feel greasy, has a low shine (so it doesn't make your hair look greasy) and its extremely moldable. Its super easy to re-style your hair throughout the day, especially if your hair is monster think like mine. I also love the price: I got it for about $5! This is Pantene Medium-Thick Anti Humidity level 4 hairspray (maximum hold). I'll admit, I absolutely hated this hairspray when I had my long locks because it would make my hair look super ...

I did this once when I was a Sophomore in high school and I've decided to do it again. I'm taking on the challenge of National Novel Writing Month yet again! Its a national challenge (obviously) where you have from the 1st to the 30th of November to write a novel that is at least 50,000 words long. I know that seems like a daunting task but I've calculated that if you write just two pages, 12 point font, single spaced per day, then you're right on track. My novel from my 10th grade year, Silhouettes, is on my bookshelf :) Essentially I'm doing this to keep my mind busy during the home stretch of my pregnancy. I have a tendency to think too much about the intimidating task of becoming a mother at 19 and a half. This is the perfect way to keep my mind busy for not only November but October too since I'm creating a plot from the ground up with less than a month left. It won't be easy but it will be worth it. (Kind of like my pregnancy!) All I'm going to...