Today In My State's Model U.N. Simulation My Friend Brought A Copy Of The Declaration Of Independence

Flash cake for my friend’s birthday party! Took a lot of work; reference, sketch, template, fondant coloring, and then putting it together! Came out awesome tho!

Here's just all of the dog for Christmas. The proportion of dog photos I took is ridiculous XD Merry Christmas!

CURLY HAIR MASTERPOST

I’m starting this list because as a born and bred Curly Top, I know first hand what a struggle it can be to figure out how to manage/become comfortable with your hair (and do so on a budget). So, please feel free to add, reblog, and share with the curly heads you love (Please don’t delete the source.) 

1- Kiss sulfates goodbye.

I didn’t even know sulfates were a thing until it was brought to my attention. Basically, they are chemicals inside many of the shampoos and hair products that you know and love, ie; Aussie, Suave, Garnier, etc. 

A couple of the biggest problem-causing sulfates are called Sodium Lauryl Sulfate and Sodium Laureth Sulfate, they promote bacteria, reduce proteins, and basically leave your hair covered in a thick layer of wax that sucks all of the natural oils out of your hair. I have been sulfate free for about a year now, and anytime I am forced to use a shampoo with sulfates in it, I can immediately tell the difference in the texture of my hair. As someone who will never spend a dime over the necessary price for beauty products, I’ve compiled a small list of my favorite Sulfate free or low sulfate products that you can find just about anywhere and that will not break the bank:

-L’Oreal Paris EverCurl This was the first product I tried after making the switch and I love it. It averages about $10 at places like Walmart and it lasts a while. They have a bunch of different options in this line like gel, style milk, etc. It’s cheap and it smells REALLY GOOD!

-Shea Moisture My favorite is their Coconut Hibiscus line, where they also offer several different types of products. This is probably my favorite out of everything that I’ve used (I’m partial to the Curl and Style Milk and the Hold and Shine Moisture Mist.) They also have a wonderful set of Shampoo and Conditioner, each product also averaging about $10.

-Miss Jessie’s This one is a little more expensive, each bottle averaging around $22, but it’s definitely worth the money. I love the Pillow Soft Curls product, but right now I’m working my way through a bottle of Multi Cultural Curls and it’s great, though not my favorite. 

-Suave Professionals Now, I know that I mentioned Suave earlier in the ‘bad list’, however, they have a line of Keratin Infused shampoos that are really low in sulfates AND in price! I usually never buy the shampoos and conditioners from the lines listed above, because it’s a lot of money for a little bit of product, and, let’s face it, in a Curly Haired’s world, there’s no such thing as ‘Family Size’! I can usually hit up Walmart or CVS and get a giant bottle of both this shampoo and conditioner and pay around $9 TOTAL! THAT, my friends, is a deal!

2- Find a good oil.

I’m partial to a salon quality Argan oil, but you can use whatever suits you best depending on your type of curl. You’re probably going to pay a little more for the oil than you would some of your other products, but at a couple of pumps a few times a week, one bottle can last months. 

3- Develop a solid after-shower routine.

This was a hard one for me to figure out, but once I got the hang of it, what used to be an hour long process now only takes about 15 minutes. Each routine will vary from person to person depending on your curls/resources/etc., but here is mine:

-First of all, I never wash out all of my conditioner. I don’t walk out of the shower with my hair still sudsy, but I leave just enough in that it makes the next 15-20 minutes a smoother process. 

-I start by squeezing all of the excess water out of my hair, (honestly, I’ve learned that my life post-shower is so much easier if I just stand on a towel) making sure that it’s still pretty damp, but not dripping down your shoulders. It’s a fine line. 

-Then, I rub a little bit of whatever curl milk I’m planning on using later into my hair (I only just learned this about a month ago and it has SAVED MY LIFE!) this seriously makes the whole brushing your hair out thing eight billion times easier. I know that people say you’re not supposed to brush your hair when it’s wet, but most of those people have board-straight hair and no actual valid opinions. You can brush curly hair when wet, or not at all. There is no in-between. 

-Brush it out. I start from the ends and work your way up to avoid as much breakage as possible.

-Now I add my oil. A few pumps of Argan into my palm, and I make sure to rub it all over my hands so no matter how I touch my hair, the oil is making contact. Try to avoid the roots, just because you have your own natural oils living there and they get kind of angry (greasy) when you invite other people in. I’ve found the easiest method in doing this is to start at the highest point you plan on putting the oil, and then twisting your hair into sort of a faux-pony tail, it spreads evenly and you don’t have to worry about your hair tangling again.

-Flip and scrunch! Put however much curl milk you feel necessary into your palms, flip your hair and get to work! I like to start in my biggest problem area, which is the base of my neck. I put a little more product there than I do anywhere else because it dries out so quickly. Once I’m done, I flip my hair back and scrunch up the curls on the crown of my head a little more, just because I have an issue getting a lot of volume up there.

4- Satin pillow cases are expensive.

It’s true. I know everyone says that the way to keep moisture locked into your hair is to sleep on satin pillow cases, but they’re expensive and my head slides around. No bueno. So, I’ve found a loophole! The messy bun! It’s a life saver, really. I usually wash my hair before bed, so when I’m done putting the products in, I flip my hair over again, collect it all into a bun at the very top of my head and tie it off (I use scrunchies. They don’t leave those annoying hair-tie lines in your hair). Make sure you’re not tying it too tight though, or else it could ruin the curls and you’ll wake up with a frizzy head. This locks in the moisture and protects your curls from those pesky cotton pillow cases.

5- Stop hurting your hair!!

It’s okay. We’ve all done it. Spent hours in the bathroom with a fan and a flat iron trying to look like Megan Fox. (and proceeded to sweat out all of that hard work in a matter of hours). Stop it. Throw out the flat iron, the curling rod you use after the flat iron to get those pretty beach waves, and the hair dryer- YES! I said the hair dryer. Even with a diffuser, you’re causing unnecessary damage to those beautiful curls of yours! Be nice to your hair!

6- Vitamins.

Biotin. I’m not kidding. It keeps your hair long, curly and most of all- Healthy! It’s cheap at any Walmart or drug store and as a bonus, it helps out your hair and skin too!

That’s all I’ve got for now. If I think of some others, I’ll come back and add them, but if you have any opinions or tips that I didn’t mention here, PLEASE add them! Let’s have a discussion, learn and GROW together! (See what I did there?)

I'm watching Gaurdians of the Galaxy for the approximately 7th time. Mantis and Drax's interactions will never NOT be funny

Made this cake for my sneaker-head cousin. It took so long to make, but it turned out awesome! The sneaker is based on a pair of retro Air Jordans my cousin thinks are awesome, and it's made of rice crispy treats covered in fondant. All the little details took patience but it looks so realistic! Definitely one of my best cakes so far, and I'm glad that my cousin loved it <3

Writing Prompts 2.0

So I’m doing this again because my phone is broken and I’ve lost all the progress I’ve made on A Winchester (3). So send in a character and number and I’ll write a drabble. 

1. “Is that what you’re doing? Trying to make me to hate you?” 2. “I’ve been in love with you my entire life.”  3. “I’m not happy here.”  4. “If he’s going to treat you like shit I’m going to kick his ass.”  5. “I just want to cuddle and watch Friends.”  6. “You’re hiding something from me.” 7. “If I die, I’m going to haunt your ass.”  8. “I want my best friend back.” 9.  “You better have a good reason for waking me up at the ass-crack of dawn.” 10. “I don’t know what I did to deserve you.”  11. “A wedding?” 12. “I just want to be alone right now.”  13. “Don’t you dare to ever do that again!” 14. “Where would someone hide in a town like this?”  15. “If I ever see you anywhere near her, you’ll have to deal with me!” 16. “I thought you were a dream come true.”  17. “Everyone keeps telling me you’re the bad guy.” 18. “I came here to explain what happened, and I’m not leaving until you listen.” 19. “I made a mistake.”  20. “H-How long have you been standing there?”  21. “You can’t break my heart like this!” 22. “I wasn’t going to wait around for you forever.”  23. “The skirt is supposed to be this short.”  24. “I’ve moved on.”  25. “This is why you don’t ever have any shirts to wear.”  26. “Run, and don’t ever look back.”  27. “The three seconds rule doesn’t apply to sticky foods.” 28. “I think I’m in love with you, and I’m terrified.”  29. “Please, don’t give up on me.”  30. “When are you going to realize that I don’t care?” 31. “I may be an idiot but I’m your idiot.” 32. “When you love someone, you just don’t stop. Ever. Even when people roll their eyes or call you crazy… even then. Specially then!” 33. “Fuck…I feel I’ve been hit by a car.” 34. “Those things you said yesterday… Did you mean them?” 35. “I know that you have reached a decision, but given that it is a stupid ass decision I have elected to ignore it” 36. “i;m tired of being your secret.” 37. “They always make shower sex sound so appealing, but honestly it seems quite dangerous.” 38. “Do you ever think if people heard our conversations they’d lock us up?” 39. “Let me tell you exactly where in hell you can go.” 40.“Who gave you that black eye?!” 41. “After everything you did, you’re asking ME to apologize for snapping at you ONCE?” 42. “I miss her so damn much, and it’s killing me that she’s gone!” 43. “What the hell are you doing here?! I told you I never wanted to see you again!” 44. “It must be hard with your sense of direction, never being able to find your way to a decent pickup line.” 45. “Are you drunk?” 46. "I’m sorry, what were you saying? I keep getting lost in your eyes” 47. “You got her pregnant?! What were you thinking?” 48. “It’s OK baby, I’m here for you.”  49. “You say the nastiest things when you’re angry, so yes, I’m walking away from you now. 50. “I’m starting an idiot jar. Any time you do or say anything idiotic, you have to put at least a dollar in it—more depending on how stupid the thing that you said or did was.” 51. “My parents asked about you.” 52.“Oh, gosh, you’ve insulted me! What ever shall I do? I’ll be mentally and emotionally scared for years!” 53. “You haven’t even touched your food. What’s going on?” 54. “Do you need me to get anything from the store?” 55. “They say I’m in here because I’m crazy, I think I’m crazy because I’m in here.” 56. “You’re hurting me, let me go.”  57. “If you don’t want to talk about what happened, then say so. Don’t just lie and say it’s fine.” 58. “I was going to kiss him, but then my friend texted me about going to Taco Bell, and, well, there’s this cashier that works there who is way cuter, so I bailed on the rest of the date.” 59. “Don’t say you love me.” 60. “It’s a hobby of mine to prove you wrong.”

Made an Oreo cheesecake for Mother's Day! ~ Recipe here: https://pin.it/vnbshvkqxtis76

I cried so much at this scene, my friend literally had to hold me :'(

 I needed to say goodbye to my favorite character. Rest in peace Loki, god of mischief, our eternal hero. 

Just watched Jumanji

Gotta say, having a little Uncharted reference at the start was fucking perfect.

I'm just imagining a AU where Thor is a more trendy/mainstream fashion blogger who gets super popular, meanwhile Loki is known online for his niche, subculture oriented, and ridiculous beauty vlogs.

Like Thor has been interviewed for mutliple fashion magazines, knows celebrities, and has won multiple best dressed titles, etc, meanwhile Loki went viral on YouTube for a GRWM titled "How to Dress for Sacrificial Rituals"

i know the thor fandom likes to paint loki as the bitchy fashion sibling because it’s so easy but let’s look at the FACTS here ladies….thor:

1.had a godmode reveal in his first movie that involved him transforming into a cool outfit like an anime magical girl 

2. took time to blow-dry his hair on the avengers plane while everyone was fighting each other 

3. was and continues to be the first one to call loki out on his clothing & grooming choices (”you dress like a witch” “your helmet looks like a cow” “looks a little less greasy than i remember him” etc)

4. wore that slutty poncho in the dark world for no reason 

5. the age of ultron outfit. u know the one. with the blazer…and the ponytail

6. dragged hulk’s interior decor for filth in ragnarok 

7. cried while getting a haircut like he was a 18-year-old girl receiving a traumatic makeover on america’s text top model 

thor is the fashion sibling..accept the truth