As For The Future

I've already given thought to my more serious New Year's Resolutions (yes, I am one of those people), but now I'm considering the more fun stuff. If you're interested in my real grown-up resolutions, Click Here. As for the other more entertaining ones, read on.

There's more to reinvention and self-improvement than a new hair cut & color, but, those little changes never hurt anybody, right?

I've never been enthused over the idea of having short hair. To me, long hair has always been better. It frames my chubby face, and it's more fun to play with. But, I'm getting older, a little bit more experimental, and my ends are kind of frazzled from heat styling, so a little chop chop might be good.

After I dyed my hair in 11th grade, I decided that it wasn't for me. The upkeep was hard, and it just didn't look natural on me. Luckily the ombre hair (two-toned) trend is becoming acceptable, and I think I can just pull it off. I might try to DIY this one, using this tutorial.Wish me luck!

 If it isn't obvious to you yet, I'm a make-up junkie. That's my love #1, before clothes or shoes. Hence the "Pretty Face" slogan. In my day-to-day, I stick to a pretty ordinary make-up routine, despite my arsenal of products.

I'm going to try to make better use of all my products, especially lipsticks. Reds, wines, plums, pinks, the whole lot of them. I can't wait to try them all out in real life.

I'm sure I'll have much more ideas for things I want to try for the new year, but this is it so far. What are you looking to try out?

Give Good Face

---Audrey W.

A Manifesto

I don't normally rant here...
BUT SOMETHING'S GOTTA BE DONE.

I have to make a public declaration. A manifesto. That's the only way I can hold myself accountable for my life and what happens therein.

I wouldn't say that I mess up a lot in my life. In fact, I do the opposite. I try to be as safe as possible, and I think I've done a good job at being extraordinarily ordinary because of that. But this is not a rant on how boring I am and how I need to change that by seeing the earth's four corners in one year.

This is about how I've managed to come to a point where I feel like I'm having a mid-life crisis while simultaneously feeling like crib-ridden toddler.  I hate to sound like my life is the worst, because it's not. This can't wait, I was hoping to be making these things all New Year;s Resolutions, but I'll have to address them now. It's bugging me that much.

Driving

• Why the hell, at 19-years-old, can I not drive? I really don't know how. Yes, there was no one to teach me. Yes, there was no car available for me to learn in. But I don't want to use excuses anymore. Driving classes were always an option, but why would I pay over $100.00 for 2 hours of driving practice. That seems hardly sufficient and very out of my college budget. ALTHOUGH, I hate the price, I'll have to save up. I need to get my license. Being 20 in 2011 will not reach me without my driver's license.

Spending

• Yes, yes. This one tends to show up a lot. As an "almost fashion blogger" it seems the more money you have to spend the more prestigious you are. I'm not willing to go there yet. I know I can be in that world without having deep pockets, so it's not just that. It's the going out, and the buying for friends and bills and it all adds up. I have to budget myself. I know I make enough money to not worry, but here I am worrying. It doesn't help when people around you are looking to you monetarily either. I don't want to worry anymore. I'm too young to have money woes.

Health

• Now that I live on my own, my eating habits have drastically changed. I literally have gone grocery shopping all of 3 times since I moved in with my roommates in August. Why? Well, for one I'm scared. When I buy groceries, half is gone before I even get to them. I don't want to spend money so others can eat it all. I don't mind sharing, but it disappears so fast. So I've been reduced to eating out a lot and snacking constantly. I rarely have balanced meals anymore. Exercise, now that's not hard to do. I have 2 decent gyms at my disposal and 2 girls willing to work out with me. I just need to manage my time better so I have the energy to do it. And sleep, I really need to not go to bed at 2 a.m.

Hustle

• I'm from New York, so it's in my blood. Not the illegal street hustling, but networking, meeting people, getting opportunities. I know it's possible in Atlanta, but it's hard to get around seeing as I don't drive. I know I have potential to do it. I love being a Journalist, but if I can get in deeper with my make-up too, I'd die happy. I've missed so many opportunities because I can't get places. Which brings me back to Problem Driving. I will be proactive with my life. (I've been considering moving back to NYC)

      
For the most part, that's it. Like I said, my life isn't miserable. I just need to get a few things in order, all the minor details will fall into place afterward.

Audrey W.
---Give Good Face