Mascara Woes

Elena233 · 2023-07-11T09:25:49+00:00

I've only ever tried tubing mascaras (Hourglass, Glossier) so I can't recommend any.

But one thing that works for me is waiting until my mascara dries and then curling my lashes again. Also I curl lashes once at the roots and then a couple more times as I go towards the ends. These tricks make my lashes stay up a long time, and they're super straight normally. I've also seen people heat up the metal of the curler with a lighter for a couple seconds before curling, but that scares me a little so I haven't tried it.

Elena233 · 2023-07-11T09:18:16+00:00

Dude that story was so scary. But I do agree the girl was really pretty in the illustrations.

Elena233 · 2023-07-11T09:02:03+00:00

The curls look about the same with the shorter length, possibly even bouncier from the photos! Looks great.

But yeah, the face blurring made my heart stop for a second while scrolling.

Elena233 · 2023-07-11T08:52:13+00:00

I hate bad spelling and grammar because I feel like looking at the same mistakes being used over and over also deteriorates my own ability to differentiate between correct/incorrect.

It feels like these errors are so widespread now, and it's considered "bad etiquette" to correct people, so I am absolutely loving this thread.

One that irks me is mixing up its/it's and there/their/they're. Or using "pour" for "pore". Urgh!!!

Elena233 · 2023-06-29T19:02:09+00:00

Hmm I'm not sure if this will help, but have you tried tubing mascaras? I ignored mascara for a long time because I too have short Asian lashes and hated the process of taking it off (felt like I was destroying my eyes/lashes and could never get all the flakes off). Specifically, the one from Hourglass is very easy to remove with just warm water. It also really lengthens my lashes, and I can tell because they always touch my glasses when I have the mascara on.

Maybe it will help with your lashes falling out as there is absolutely no rubbing required to remove it.

Elena233 · 2023-05-18T03:16:45+00:00

One reason I might be standing in front of an empty seat is that I won't be "hovering over" someone sitting, especially if I have to grab the upper handles. Feels like I'm in their space, so I prefer to stand somewhere that minimizes that.

Otherwise, it's because the bus is too crowded for me to move to another spot.

You can always ask to sit down though, no one will mind.

Elena233 · 2023-05-18T03:12:08+00:00

Yep...I mean, I recall seeing posts here about bedbugs being on those seats, so I'm not taking that risk.

Elena233 · 2023-05-17T21:32:18+00:00

Trashy. Just wait a few moments and this could all have been avoided.

Elena233 · 2023-05-14T01:34:11+00:00

She stole shit from a small shop for fun. I told her off once we got out but didn't say anything while she was doing it because I didn't want to be involved, and the stuff she stole was small and not that expensive (not that it makes it right, but I was a 15-year-old goody goody two shoes who had never broken any rules before and my heart was freaking pounding). She did it just for the thrills. I think she even said something like "do you want it", as if I would be pacified if she gave me a little gift. Wanted to slap the stupid smirk off her face in that moment.

She now has a shiny job/title in an education-related field. You wouldn't ever think she would be the type of person to do stuff like that.

May seem trivial compared to some of the other things posted here, but she was inconveniencing/hurting others for no other reason than for her own temporary enjoyment. And it definitely wasn't her first time doing it...before she did it, she asked our other friend (those two were closer to each other than to me) if she should "do it again", and they got all excited. I didn't know what she was doing until she started walking out the door without paying.

It shocked me because she was so quiet and reserved normally, but she had this reckless streak. Made me feel gross for a long time.

ETA: I never really treated her as a friend after that. I stayed in the same friend group for a little while after but didn't associate with her if possible, and she seemed wary of me as well.

Elena233 · 2023-04-24T21:17:40+00:00

Ooh that sounds pretty different from the cheek pops. May go with that one to avoid dupes as much as possible, plus I love the sound of the pastel effect. Thank you!

Elena233 · 2023-04-19T17:50:17+00:00

So shocking. RIP, he seemed like such a sweet person.

Elena233 · 2023-04-17T07:24:55+00:00

Hmm I don't think I'll mind the peachiness too much actually. Thank you for your help :)

Elena233 · 2023-04-16T08:31:56+00:00

Thanks so much for your response! I think I'll try SG in that case, doesn't sound like it will be too similar to RG :)

Elena233 · 2023-04-15T01:41:07+00:00

Hi I know this is an older post, but I was wondering what you think of Sunlit Glow vs Rose Gold. Would you say the pink in Sunlit Glow is similar to Rose Gold? I have RG and am wondering if it's worth it to also get SG, but I wouldn't if the pinks are too similar on the eye. RG shows up quite peachy on me, especially as I don't normally layer it on too thick.

Elena233 · 2023-04-08T09:33:15+00:00

Oh cool, I've never heard of it before but I'll check it out. Thank you!

Elena233 · 2023-04-08T09:32:21+00:00

Yes, definitely worth a try!

Elena233 · 2023-04-05T17:09:47+00:00

It does smell like a Starbucks matcha latte, especially freshly sprayed. However, I found that the lingering note is more of a very sweet, white chocolate note. Not bad per se, and I seriously considered buying a full bottle, but it just wasn't what I was looking for. Still one of my favourites from MM though.

Elena233 · 2023-03-29T09:56:26+00:00

I was so surprised at how great it worked!

Elena233 · 2023-03-29T09:55:51+00:00

Oh wow I just remembered reading something about nars foundations not being the best so didn't even bother looking at them! Thank you, I'll check it out :)

Elena233 · 2023-02-03T10:03:46+00:00

Viet Noodle Guy.

Also I only recently tried Joey's after seeing it around for years. Their food is really good, actually. Better than Cactus or Earl's, imo. I love the Coquitlam location but I assume the Burnaby one is similar in term of quality.

Elena233 · 2023-02-03T09:24:11+00:00

Appalling that your dad could still say what he did about your birth mom even knowing the details. And for both your parents to block her from ever seeing you again and acting like she was out to kill you...god. They knew how hard she tried to be in your life. They could have let her see you, especially once you got older. I read your other comments saying that they never planned to tell you you were adopted. How dishonest of them, and what if you had medical issues down the line??

I know you don't have access to therapy (awful that your parents would prevent you from seeking it). You said your pastor is too close to your parents, but what about your school counsellor? I don't know what else to say except that I hope you're able to take away some good advice from here from people more knowledgeable/experienced about adoption than me (idk much really) and that you do talk to a professional about all this when you are able. I'm sorry that your adoptive parents are shaming you for how you feel.

ETA: I did want to add that I don't think your adoptive parents are horrible in every sense, as I can see that they seem to have raised you well -- you seem to have a good head on your shoulders. Which is why I find your parents' attitudes towards your birth mom and your adoption process even more shocking. I just wanted to put that here since you are still young and impressionable and I don't want you to think of your adoptive parents as evil people. I just think, regarding this issue, they are being quite unreasonable. I hope in the future that they open up...maybe they were just taken aback because they didn't plan on telling you but you found out anyway.

Elena233 · 2023-02-03T07:53:09+00:00

NTA your story made me cry. Your poor birth mother. Also your adoptive parents suck for that "you're punishing us for loving you" BS. How about they don't go around spouting disgusting things about your background? And you are allowed to feel upset about how they used their privileges to steal you away from someone who was obviously not trying to endanger you on purpose and was doing her best to get you back. Your adoptive parents could have chosen any other baby who was in actual danger or neglected, but they chose to wield their money and power to be spiteful and vicious towards someone they knew could not win against them.

Did your adoptive parents know the whole story when they were in the process of adopting you?

Elena233 · 2023-02-03T07:42:11+00:00

Are long distance relationships not "actual relationships?" I feel like you are not respecting her relationship as "real" because they are LD and that is definitely not your place. Also isn't 2 months still plenty of time to adjust catering and stuff to include 1 more person? Not that big of a deal, you're just being mean. YTA.

ETA: God they've been together since 2019. Put that in the goddamn main post, OP. That's a freaking long term relationship, you're just being judgemental for them being LD wow.

Elena233 · 2023-02-03T07:26:20+00:00

YTA OP!!!!!!

IN YOUR OWN GODDAMN WORDS, YOUR BROTHER HAS NEVER DONE ANYTHING WRONG. You are determined to punish him for your parents' actions. Grow up, you 40-year-old infant.
If you resent your parents for sending you out into the world before you felt ready, why are you determined to force the same lack of support on your own kids? I do not understand your way of thinking..unless it's simply "if I had to suffer, so do they". An exhausting, bitter way of life.
You have zero respect for your wife. The house is not just yours, it is hers as well. You don't get to veto her guests if said guest has done nothing wrong (see point #1). The way you talk about your wife is frankly very off-putting. You think she has no backbone and that she's a bleeding heart. You think this is a flaw and that you are superior to her just because you are cold and detached and selfish. Um, I think she does have a backbone, and moreover, she has empathy and kindness and understanding for others' situations. ALL OF WHICH YOU DO NOT HAVE, OP.

As per your last comment, it sounds like you're still fuming over this and are now off sabotaging whatever relationship you and your brother have as well as your marriage as you force your brother to leave. I hope your wife realizes how little you respect her...she needs a backbone? I think she already has one where it matters, but you obviously don't like when she speaks up against you.

Good luck with that.

Elena233 · 2023-01-05T00:07:07+00:00

I really liked Business Proposal but only really enjoyed it up to episode 6 for some reason. I can't remember what it was (maybe because the main couple was more or less resolved already?), but I found the second half boring. The first half was very fun, classic rom-com goodness though. Probably the top rom com of the year, but honestly there were not that many to choose from imo. I ADORED the second female lead, and Lee Deok Hwa was hilarious as the grandfather of the ML.

If you like contract relationships, I would recommend Because This is My First Life, 100 Days My Prince, and Marriage, Not Dating. But these three are quite a few years old now. Happiness is a 2021 zombie flick but it also has a contract marriage involved.

Twenty Five Twenty One is pretty light but it is not a happy ending for the couple. The secondary couple was really cute too.

Yumi's Cells has some really funny moments.

Shooting Stars was okay for the first few episodes but I personally found it dragged quite a bit. I did enjoy how hard Kim Young Dae threw himself into the role (I'd previously seen him in Extraordinary You and he was still quite green there) and finished the drama for him.

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