Guess I Need To Move Out Of Atlanta To Find Mr. Right

He Got That SuperBass

1950s Vintage Pinup Girl/ Housewife Inspired Look

Without Love, What Do You Have?

I Made Ambassador!

Last month at school, I was nominated by my instructor to represent my pharmacy tech program as an ignite ambassador. I currently have a 4.0 gpa. During the last couple of weeks, we've been going through waiting periods and interviewing. I had my 2nd interview this past Wednesday. I wasn't really nervous or anything. Some of the questions did throw me off but I quickly jumped back on them to answer lol. The same day that we had the interview was the day we found out we made it. I was so excited that they chose me and both of my friends because they were only suppose to choose two. Also, I was happy because we all enrolled at the same time and we're all in our 5th mod. Today was the first time that we wore our black scrubs. It felt like we had some power. Like we finally had a voice and now we were being looked up to. However, it also felt like we were being watched more closely. As if all eyes were now on us. So we have to definately act right lol. Now that we are ambassador, we have to represent for the students. We have a responsibility and reputation to uphold. I'm looking forward to the responsibilities. This is the first time I've been apart of an organization and looked at as a leader. I'm ready to let my light shine :)

My New Doo!

I've finally gone short. Never thought I would see the day! lol It was definately time for another sew-in. I was developing the "bad, nappy weave" syndrome. Because of my field, I wanted to go with something professional. I decided to purchase the Outre Duby Hair in 1b. I've tried this hair before when I did my quick weave a while back. I really love this hair! There's no need for cutting or anything because it lays like a wrap. I've been getting alot of rants and raves about my hair and how it fits me. I'm definately gonna be wearing this hair style more often as I work in the pharmacy so this will not be the last time you see it. But when it's time to go to Vegas, it's back to my long 18" ! lol

Medication Monday: Klonopin

Today's drug is Klonopin
Generic name: clonazepam
Classification: benzodiazepine

Klonopin (clonazepam) is in a group of drugs called benzodiazepines (ben-zoe-dye-AZE-eh-peens). Clonazepam affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause anxiety.

Klonopin is used to treat seizure disorders or panic disorder.

You should not use Klonopin if you have severe liver disease, of if you are allergic to clonazepam or to other benzodiazepines, such as alprazolam (Xanax), chlordiazepoxide (Librium), clorazepate (Tranxene), diazepam (Valium), lorazepam (Ativan), or oxazepam (Serax). Klonopin may cause harm to an unborn baby, and may cause breathing or feeding problems in a newborn. But having seizures during pregnancy could harm both mother and baby. Do not start or stop taking Klonopin during pregnancy without medical advice.You may have thoughts about suicide while taking Klonopin. Your doctor will need to check you at regular visits. Do not miss any scheduled appointments. Call your doctor at once if you have any new or worsening symptoms such as: mood or behavior changes, depression, anxiety, or if you feel agitated, irritable, hostile, aggressive, restless, hyperactive (mentally or physically), or have thoughts about suicide or hurting yourself.

Before you take Klonopin, tell your doctor if you have kidney or liver disease, glaucoma, any breathing problems, or a history of depression, suicidal thoughts, or addiction to drugs or alcohol.

Do not drink alcohol while taking Klonopin. This medication can increase the effects of alcohol. Klonopin may be habit-forming and should be used only by the person it was prescribed for. Keep the medication in a secure place where others cannot get to it.

You should not use Klonopin if you have severe liver disease or narrow-angle glaucoma, or if you are allergic to clonazepam or other benzodiazepines, such as alprazolam (Xanax), chlordiazepoxide (Librium), clorazepate (Tranxene), lorazepam (Ativan), or oxazepam (Serax).

To make sure you can safely take Klonopin, tell your doctor if you have any of these other conditions:

• kidney or liver disease;
• glaucoma;
• asthma, emphysema, bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD), or other breathing problems;
• a history of depression or suicidal thoughts or behavior; or
• a history of drug or alcohol addiction.

FDA pregnancy category D. Klonopin may cause harm to an unborn baby, and may cause breathing or feeding problems in a newborn. But having seizures during pregnancy could harm both mother and baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. Do not start or stop taking Klonopin during pregnancy without medical advice. If you are pregnant, your name may be listed on a pregnancy registry. This is to track the outcome of the pregnancy and to evaluate any effects of Klonopin on the baby. Clonazepam may pass into breast milk and could harm a nursing baby. Do not breast-feed a baby while taking this medication.

The sedative effects of Klonopin may last longer in older adults. Accidental falls are common in elderly patients who take benzodiazepines. Use caution to avoid falling or accidental injury while you are taking Klonopin. Clonazepam may be habit forming and should be used only by the person it was prescribed for. Never share Klonopin with another person, especially someone with a history of drug abuse or addiction. Keep the medication in a place where others cannot get to it.

Drinking alcohol can increase certain side effects of Klonopin. This medication may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert.

Playing Around With the Webcam

To Date or Not to Date...That is the Question

I keep going back and forth on whether I want to date or get involved with someone at the moment. Truth is, I need to do me right now. I've been doing me for 4 years so far. That's how long my last relationship has been. It's not because I'm scorned or emotional baggage...nothing like that. Things are not where I want them to be for me to get involved with someone.  I feel like I'm in "transition" state. I just graduated from college last year with a biology degree. I wasn't exactly sure what I wanted to do with it. I knew I wanted to do something in the medical/ allied health field, so I changed my career direction to pharmacy. I started going to Everest Institute in April of this year for a pharmacy tech program and now I am in the process of applying for pharmacy school. I'm not in a position where I am steady. I don't know where I will be going next year for pharmacy school. I don't know if I will be in-state or out-of-state so I don't need to be establishing something in this "temporary" time I have left in Atlanta. That's a year exactly. Don't get me wrong, I've met some nice guys these past couple of months being at home but it's wrong timing. Like I always say, what's meant to be will happen in God's timing. Not mines or his. I'm not gonna lie, being single can be pretty lonely at times and I try to cover it up by saying #teamsingle, I'd rather be single than......but in order to cope with being single you have to be strong and understand that everything happens for a reason and happens at the right timing and season. With me, I feel as if maybe God is telling me I'm not ready to be in a relationship. That maybe I need to love myself a little more so I can appreciate the significant other that he sends my ways even more.  Another thing, I still live with my parents. Not saying that's fully a bad thing. I'm provided with everything I need. There are times where I wish I had my own space and privacy. I choose not to date because I don't want to have to ask permission to talk to a certain guy. I'm not 16. Like I said before, I want to have that stability when I start back. I also don't have a job either. The only income I have really is from my makeup clients and that hasn't been very high lately. I don't want to have to depend on a man for anything. I don't wanna hear no man complain about how he thinks I'm taking his money or I'm just with him for his money. I don't wanna hear the word "golddigger" associated with my name. I want to be stable and established enough where I feel comfortable to date. So I'm comfortable with my decision. I definately feel like it's for the best. I feel like once everything falls into place in my life, then I will let that special man (whoever he will be) walk into my life. The ending results will be great. So like Bey said, It's Me, Myself, and I.....for now.

Disco Nights

Kelly Rowland Inspired Look @ 2011 Billboard Awards

Filling Prescriptions

Beyonce + Pharm Tech Class =

Be Bold: Wearable Bright and Bold Lip Colors

Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Hoochie LipTarMAC Girl About Town lipstick and Pink Poodle Lipglass

What's in My Makeup Case

Alot of people want to know what's in my makeup case. Here it is

Top Row:  lipliners and lipsticks section

Bottom Row: NYX Jumbo Pencils, mascara, liquid and glitter liners, eyeshadow primers

This is probably the most unorganized section of my case. This section mostly contain my eyeshadows, foundations, concealers, bronzers. eyeliners, fix spray and mirrors

Simple Summertime Makeup Look

Products Used

Eyes: Urban Decay Naked Palette (Naked e/s)

Two Faced Cosmetics Natural Eye Palette (Cocoa Puff e/s)

Black Radiance WaterProof Liquid Eyeliner

Lips: MAC Cork lipliner

NYX Round Lipstick in B52

NYX  Mega Shine Lipgloss in Natural

Face: MAC StudioFix Fluid NW47

MAC StudioFix Concealer NW45

MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural Deep Dark

Cheeks: MAC Powder blush in Pinch Me

Brows: Maybelline Define A Line in Expresso

MAC StudioFix Concealer in NW45

Fading

It's some people in my life that I really don't care to hold on to anymore. I'm just letting them fade away. I feel my life will go on without them. When you feel like people aren't benefitting your life or bringing anything to it, it's time to let them go. It's like a waste of space. Things just aren't the same and I'm ready for change.

"Fading" by Rihanna

You say u love me, but they feel like words to me
Well this just aint working
Stop thinking, u can run over me
Drifting, settling, off to a foreign place
If I can't see, whats infront of me, it's a mystery
But then apparently things just aint the same
And I'm ready for change
Go on, be gone, bye bye, so long

[Chorus]
Can't ya see that your fading, fading, fading feh-eh-eh-ade
Away, away, away, away
I opened up my eyes and I finally realize
Today, today, it's too late
Your fading away

Put a sock in it, just stop running your mouth
Got my mind made up, I aint coming back again
No way, No way, No way, no wayyyyyy

Cause I'm so fed up
Boy u got me messed up
If we hookin back up, don't press ur luck
Today, Today
I'm blowing you away

Things just aint the same and I'm ready for change
Go on, be gone, ta-ta, so long

[Chorus]
Can't ya see that your fading, fading, fading feh-eh-eh-ading
Away, away, away, away
I opened up my eyes and I finally realize
Today, today, it's too late
Your fading away


I saw u turned into a ghost right in front of my eyes
Tell me what's a girl to do when she's crying inside
I'm about to go insane
I'm jumping off this train
Whether wrong or right, I'll be gone by night

[Chorus]
Can't ya see that your fading, fading, fading feh-eh-eh-ading
Away, away, away, away
I opened up my eyes and I finally realize
Today, today, it's too late
Your fading away

Medication Monday: Abilify

Today's drug is abilify.
 Generic name is aripiprazole
Classification: antipsychotic

Abilify (aripiprazole) is an antipsychotic medication. It works by changing the actions of chemicals in the brain.

Abilify is used to treat the symptoms of psychotic conditions such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder (manic depression). It is also used together with other medications to treat major depressive disorder in adults.

Abilify is also used to treat irritability and symptoms of aggression, mood swings, temper tantrums, and self-injury related to autistic disorder in children who are at least 6 years old.

Abilify may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Abilify is not for use in psychotic conditions that are related to dementia. Abilify may cause heart failure, sudden death, or pneumonia in older adults with dementia-related conditions.

Stop using Abilify and call your doctor at once if you have the following symptoms: fever with stiff muscles and rapid heart rate; uncontrolled muscle movements; symptoms that come on suddenly such as numbness or weakness, severe headache, and problems with vision, speech, or balance. Abilify may impair your thinking or reactions.

Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert. Avoid drinking alcohol, which can increase some of the side effects of Abilify. Before you take this medicine, tell your doctor if you regularly use other medicines that make you sleepy (such as cold or allergy medicine, narcotic pain medicine, sleeping pills, muscle relaxers, and medicine for seizures, depression, or anxiety). They can add to sleepiness caused by Abilify. Avoid becoming overheated or dehydrated.

Drink plenty of fluids, especially in hot weather and during exercise. It is easier to become dangerously overheated and dehydrated while you are taking Abilify.

To make sure you can safely take Abilify, tell your doctor if you have any of these other conditions:

• liver or kidney disease;
• heart disease, high blood pressure, heart rhythm problems;
• a history of low white blood cell (WBC) counts;
• a history of heart attack or stroke;
• a history of breast cancer;
• seizures or epilepsy;
• a personal or family history of diabetes; or
• trouble swallowing.

Take Abilify exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label.

Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results.

Do not take Abilify for longer than 6 weeks unless your doctor has told you to.

Abilify can be taken with or without food.

Measure liquid medicine with a special dose measuring spoon or medicine cup, not with a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.

To take aripiprazole orally disintegrating tablets (Abilify Discmelt):

• Keep the tablet in its blister pack until you are ready to take it. Open the package and peel back the foil from the tablet blister. Do not push a tablet through the foil or you may damage the tablet.
• Using dry hands, remove the tablet and place it in your mouth. It will begin to dissolve right away.
• Do not swallow the tablet whole. Allow it to dissolve in your mouth without chewing.
• Swallow several times as the tablet dissolves. If desired, you may drink liquid to help swallow the dissolved tablet.

Use Abilify regularly to get the most benefit. Get your prescription refilled before you run out of medicine completely.

Your doctor will need to check your progress on a regular basis. Do not miss any scheduled appointments.

Store Abilify tablets at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

Abilify liquid should be stored in the refrigerator and can be used for up to 6 months after opening.

Abilify may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert.

Avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or lying position, or you may feel dizzy. Get up slowly and steady yourself to prevent a fall.

Drinking alcohol can increase certain side effects of Abilify. Avoid becoming overheated or dehydrated. Drink plenty of fluids, especially in hot weather and during exercise. It is easier to become dangerously overheated and dehydrated while you are taking Abilify.

Nicki Minaj Good Morning America Inspired Look

Nicki Minaj GMA performace "Super Bass"

I decided to do a fushia lip instead of her signature pink friday. I have her signature MAC Pink Friday lipstick but trust me, I cannot make it work for nothing in this world!

Products Used

Eyes: BH Cosmetics 120 palette (1st ed)

Black Radiance WaterProof Liquid Eyeliner

Lips: MAC Vino lipliner

MAC Up the Amp Lipstick

MAC Springbean lipglass

Face: MAC StudioFix Fluid NW47

MAC StudioFix Concealer NW45

MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural Deep Dark

Cheeks: Black Radiance Blush in Spiced Ginger

Brows: Maybelline Define A Line in Expresso



It Be Like That Sometimes

What's Your Status?

Face of the Day

You Are Undateable If You Do This

And you wonder why you're still single....

Give Me Break

I am in the fourth month of my 8 month pharmacy technician program at Everest. I am over half way done because I only have 3 more modules left before I "mod out", meaning I will be done with the class part of the program. Afterwards, I have to do an externship at a pharmacy. Then it's on to graduation in February. Can't believe I'm graduating again lol.  Anywhoo...I am so ready for a break. We go to school every single day (except the weekends of course). We don't have many breaks. We only have like one day off a month. When I was at ASU, I didn't have to go to class everyday. I've been going to school mostly through the summer so I've haven't done too much going out or enjoying it. I could do stuff on the weekend but I usually have to study or do homework. I really want to take a road trip mainly. I want to go to Miami. I also want to go by the gump (Montgomery) and visit my peeps. I want to use my passport and go on a cruise. I can't tell you the last time its been since I've gone to Six Flags or the movies lol. I have a freakin free movie pass for crying out loud. I think the worst part of being in the allied health field is that I can't get my nails done. I used to love wearing my nails and the summer time is the best time to get them done, cuz of the huge selection of bright colors. We can't wear acrylic or colorful nail polish :-/ I think if they gave us a good week off, I would be straight.

Cheeta-lishis!

Products Used

Eyes: BH Cosmetics 120 palette

MAC Gold Mode Pigment

Black Radiance WaterProof Liquid Eyeliner

Lips: MAC Vino lipliner

L'Oreal Colour Riche Lipstick in True Red

Face: MAC StudioFix Fluid NW47

MAC StudioFix Concealer NW45

MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural Deep Dark

Cheeks: Black Radiance Blush in Spiced Ginger

Brows: Maybelline Define A Line in Expresso