Random Thoughts on Nutrition This Month.

1.  I'm not getting any younger. 

I came to a realization today; I'm not getting any younger, seriously.  I have spent my teens and early twenties thinking, "Oh, I will worry about what I'm eating later," and "processed foods are terrible for me but I'm too young to worry about that."  Except today, while merchandising a zombie display at work, it just dawned on me: I'm twentyfive now.  That's half a decade from thirty.  My sisters are thirty.  Reflecting on my personal goals, and consequent achievements and failures, I am a little disappointed in myself.  I have constantly set long term goals (weight, financial status, etc), usually for Halloween, and I have constantly failed them.  This has made me realize that for many years, I have watched my goals come and go.  For years, I have been heavier than I've wanted to be.  For years I've eaten foods that I know are bad for me and felt poorly about it.  And for years I've said, "oh, next week.  Next month.  Next year..."

NOW.

2.  Leafy green salads are essentially delivery devices; make the most of them.

Who doesn't love a good salad now and again?  Even as a vegan, who constantly faces the stereotype of eating nothing but wedges of iceberg lettuce sprinkled in vinegratte and lemon juice, I still love them.  [That was an oddly specific example, but other vegans know why I said it like that; #veganproblems, haha.]  I realized today as I tossed my Trader Joe's Power to the Greens salad mix onto a plate, and poor dressing over it, that I was really sad that I didn't have any sunflower seeds, or cherry tomatoes, or.. ANYTHING else.  What a waste of a perfectly good opportunity to pack more health into an otherwise bland (in taste and nutrition) salad.

Don't know what Power to the Greens is?  Check it out on Hint of Greens' blog post!

3.  Food logs are for the observant, NOT the obsessive!

I have had food logs throughout my life.  I have done them for calorie counting, for food allergies, for attempting to decode my supposed IBS, and now I am happy to say that I do NOT feel obsessive for it.  Being aware of what you eat is a good thing.  It keeps you in touch with your food, which should help you be a healthier, happier person (even if it just makes you happy to know that you still have x amount of cookies at home because you've only eaten seven of them).  I have had to primarily keep food logs becaue of my digestive issues, and I feel like they're important to cracking the code.  I have also kept them to share what vegans eat with others.  My food blog is here.

Blog Sale!! =D

BLOG SALE!  =D

If you buy more than one item, they will obviously be sent together in one package.  =]  Shipping is probably going to be around $3, so just add $3 plus the items combined and send the money as a gift to my paypal at bethbr00tality@gmail.com.  If you buy a lot of items, shipping may be more.

If you want an item, say so, and I will hold that item for you to pay for 24 hours.  After 24 hours, I will release the item to be purchased again.  Please don't ask me to hold an item if you aren't going to purchase it.

I will eventually take photos, but my camera is dead right now.  As a general disclaimer:  I don't think any of these items are vegan.

mark. cosmetics:

Super Flip -$7
http://meetmarkbeauty.onsugar.com/FREE-mark-Make-Big-Lash-Plumping-Mascara-7-value-when-you-purchase-mark-Super-Flip-Color-Kit-12670848
9 eyeshadows (a few have been swatched)
6 lipglosses & 3 lip colors (one has been swatched)

It Kit - $7
http://www.musingsofamuse.com/2011/03/new-in-beauty-mark-what-a-line-felt-tip-eyeliner-mark-it-kit-trend-color-compact-mark-nailed-it-trend-mini-lacquer.html
3 eyeshadows
1 bronzer (has a mark on it, but i've never used it, i think it was from the plastic film)
3 lipglosses
3 cream colors for eyes, lips & cheeks

Rebel Rose Eyeshadow Quad - $4 [SOLD]
http://dailingfordollars.ecrater.com/p/6069075/rebel-rose-eye-shadow-quad
4 eyeshadows - Rebel, Saucy, Corset & Luvstruck
never used, came with pan slightly ajar & it made the film rub on the surface of the shadows

Get A Tint in Buff/Natural - $5
http://shop.meetmark.com/shop/product.aspx?pf_id=36644&level1_id=300&level2_id=469&pdept_id=483&&dept_id=490&cat_type=C
I've only used this a handful of times just to test out the consistency.. it's too dark on me, and I'm NC15/20, so I'd say NC25-35 could wear this.

Other Brands (see individual products):

Wet N Wild Mega Glo Illuminating Powder in Catwalk Pink - $2
http://www.makeupalley.com/product/showreview.asp/ItemId=101191/Mega_Glo_Illuminating_Powder_in_
I swatched this once.  Not what I expected and apparently not vegan (oops), so I'll probably never use it.  Beautiful illuminating powder though.

Rimmel Natural Bronzer in Sun Dance - $2
http://www.walgreens.com/store/c/rimmel-natural-bronzer/ID=prod1544059-product
I rarely use shimmery bronzers now.  I got this last summer when I was tan as heck.  Not planning on doing that anymore.  Has been used maybe a dozen times, so there is signs of use.

NYC Cheek Glow in Central Park Pink - $1
http://www.makeupalley.com/product/showreview.asp/ItemId=85348/Central-Park-Pink-655B/New-York-Color/Blush
Not enough color in this for me, I like my pinks more of a peach or blue based pink, this is more neutral & pastel.  It's a touch warm and it has a kiss of peach micro-glitter in it.  Best use as a highlight, or for an all over glow (like a beauty powder).  Used a half a dozen times, but hardly any signs of use.

Ulta Eyeshadow Single in Gold Leaf - $2
http://m.ulta.com/mt/www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp;jsessionid=7A9EACBA8310B5C25B9536B9ADB24FFC.p-a2-app1?productId=xlsImpprod3570089&skuId=2231890&un_jtt_v_page=1
I bought this to do a holiday look, but after using it once, it wasn't the color I wanted.  So.. it's sat in my drawer since, haha.

Hot Topic Eyeshadow Quads - $3 each or all five for $10  [SOLD]
http://www.kaboodle.com/shop/z/z/plexi-eye-shadow?q=plexi+eye+shadow&st=item
I bought these because they reminded me of Tokidoki.  Some I got at full price, some I got on clearance (different trips).  One is still new & sealed, the rest are open, but unused.  I swatched the Unicorn one.  I lost the sponge tip applicator to the Octopus one.  I'm sure I dropped it & just threw it away.. once those things hit the ground they are trash.  I have Unicorn, Octopus, Monster, Cloud & Panda.

Physician's Formula Multi-Color Blush in Blushing Berry - $5
http://www.cvs.com/CVSApp/catalog/shop_product_detail.jsp?filterBy=&skuId=205376&productId=205376&navAction=push&navCount=1&no_new_crumb=true
I used this a handful of times.  The little brush inside is still in the plastic, unused.  Cute color, just not for me.

Physician's Formula Shimmer Strips Custom Eye Enhancing Shadow & Liner in Pop Hazel Eyes - $5
http://www.physiciansformula.com/en-us/productdetail/eyes/eye-shadows/07055.html
Pretty colors, not what I was expecting.  I've swatched a few of the colors.  This was isn't vegan either, sadly.  Missed carmine in the list, somehow when I bought it.

NYX Eyeshadow Single in Taupe - $3
http://www.nyxcosmetics.com/products/eyes/eye-shadow/single-eye-shadow
I literally used this once, haha.  Then it went in the drawer and I haven't looked at it since.  Pretty light to medium brown with blue shimmer.

Hard Candy Baked Eyeshadow Duo in Secret Rendezvous - $4
http://www.makeupalley.com/product/showreview.asp/ItemId=139538/Kaleyedescope_Baked_Duo_in_Secret_Rendesvous/Hard_Candy/Eye_Shadow
I would love this if these colors were matte.. they'd make a great Bert McCracken eye, haha.  Sadly they're shimmery so they need a new home.  I swatched both sides, and the darker color came to me with a dent out of it (which is pretty common with cosmetics at Wal-mart, haha).

That's it for tonight!  I might go through some more drawers tomorrow!

Fellow Madd Cat Tiffany's blog

So many of you are already fans of Madd Style Cosmetix, and as such, probably fans of Tiffany.  And if you're not, you need to go add her blog RIGHT NOW.  As if the fact that she's pretty amazing isn't enough inspiration, she's holding a giveaway that includes, among others, a whole lot of Madd Style piggiez!

Check it out:
http://mrsaull923.blogspot.com/2011/06/giveaway.html

check it ouuut.

you guys (assumably) like beauty blogs, so check this one out for a sweet giveaway:

http://rockettblog.blogspot.com/2011/06/its-giveaway-woo-hoo.html

talk to you guys soon.  I'm trying to think of something awesome for my next post.  =]