My False Lash Experiment

About a week ago I got the bright idea to try wearing false lashes. I've never worn them before and to tell the truth have never really been interested. I've always been the swipe on a few layers of mascara type of gal. But one day a few weeks back I was out to lunch with a girl friend and she complimented our waitress on her false lashes and asked where she purchased them. After the waitress mumbled that she couldn't really remember but maybe bought them from some accessory shop somewhere before walking off with our order, my friend confessed that she never uses mascara, she always wears false lashes that set my mind reeling. 'Really?' I thought to myself. I know I'm a bit sheltered but that was news to me. Women really wear false lashes on just a regular day like a work day? I can understand special occasions but on regular days too? Well that day replayed itself in my mind for the last few weeks. The waitress with her thick black false eyelashes (they did really look quite nice and brought out her exotic eyes) and my friend's confession. So one day a week ago while I was at the drug store ambling from aisle to aisle dropping feminine essentials into my basket I came along the false lashes section, I stood there for a while staring at the display not really knowing why. They had so many different lashes to choose from I didn't know where to start. Those long spiky lashes of different lengths and thickness in those clear plastic cases intimated me. I thought to myself how could I be afraid of some synthetic little hairs when I faced down two bullies in an alleyway in the sixth grade protecting my little sister (that's a story for another day)! So with my shoulders back my spine rigid I reached out and pulled the starter kit from the shelf. After making the purchase I drove straight home to try them out. The first couple of tries were horrendous. I got glue everywhere, all over my eyelids, fingers and even my eyeballs but I think I now have the gist of it after watching a couple of how to videos on YouTube. I still need a lot of practice before I can wear the suckers in public but I'm sure I'll get there eventually.

I've attached a link to one of the how to videos I watched...Kandee Johnson...she's so cute...I started following her YouTube videos.  She has great make-up tips.

How to Apply False Eyelashes by Kandee Johnson

Update:  I'm getting the hang of it.  Of course I'm not practicing everyday just the weekends.  I'm attaching a couple of before and after pics of me using false accent lashes. :)

Before

After

*Allene Angelica*
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People Will Never Forget How You Made Them Feel

“I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” 
― Maya Angelou

These last couple of weeks I've come to realize how true this quote is.  An incident happened recently to someone I know.  Now this particular person is not a nice person.  I've heard disparaging comments, insults, racist remarks, ignorant assumptions, (the list goes on and on) come out of this person's mouth.  This person was getting away with it for years; treating subordinates with disrespect.  Why no one had put a stop to it sooner I couldn't tell you.  But apparently his reign of terror has finally been put to an end.  Not a tear was shed.  Looking around me, the feeling I'm getting from people is relief.  Relief that finally, FINALLY, they no longer have to put up with his self appointed higher than thou attitude.

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*Allene Angelica*

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Positive Outlook for 2013

Happy New Year everyone!!!  It's been a wild two weeks so far.  All for the good.  I'm still pluggin' away at my stories, slowly but surely.  I'm hoping to have my nanowrimo book completed and published in a few months.  I'm not setting any deadlines because knowing me I'll rebel against myself.  It's just the way it goes.  I know myself enough that deadlines and Allene are like oil and water.  They just don't mix.  I have a lot of projects in the works and I'm feeling good about them.  I'm staying positive and trying not to overwork myself.  Don't want to burn out too early in the year.  There are some events coming up this year that I'm looking forward to and possibly a trip across the pond that has been a long time coming.  I'll keep you updated as I go along.  I have a feeling 2013 will be a great year!

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*Allene Angelica*

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Where I Am Right now

I've been working on a story that I started on Nov 1, 2012 for NanoWrimo.  I did not make the deadline due to unforeseen circumstances (reasons I would like to keep private), [likely story], but I've developed a couple of characters that so far I really like.  I plan on completing the story.  It's been slow going because I'm debating whether or not I need to research police procedures.  There is a murder involved and maybe some knowledge of police procedures might come in handy and incorporate them into the story.  I have watched like a million episodes of CSI and Law and Order, you would think I would have some inkling of the processes involved in investigating a crime or how evidence is collected at a crime scene.  But maybe I should write it from a civilian's point of view and just try to not get in the police investigator's way.  Plus I haven't decided what city I want to place the story in.  Maybe I'll make up a fictional city?  I don't know if that is easier than a real city with real streets and communities I can tie into the story line.  I don't know.  It would make it seem so much more realistic don't you think?  So many questions, too many variables.  I'm taking it slow and easy.

My other projects are also eating away at the back of my head.  Adara, Verity and Arianna are all probably feeling very abandoned right about now but rest assured I have not abandoned them.  They are all still there fighting the good fight, in my mind.  I will get to them eventually.

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*Allene Angelica*

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I Know I've Been Neglectful

I am acutely aware that I have been neglecting my blog.  Unfortunately my heart hasn't been in it the last few months.  I've also been busy with other projects.  I'll be more consistent with my posts in 2013 though.  Today is 12-21-2012 and so far we are still here.  I've never studied the Mayan calendar or their history in detail, well except maybe just their general history back when I was in elementary school, or even been interested in the theories and doomsday prophecies that have been floating around regarding today's date but still when I stepped out of my front door and stood on my patio for a few seconds marveling at the beautiful sky with it's radiant colors of red, orange and gold I did for a second wonder if today's date held a specific significance to that ancient culture.

A fantasy fiction ebook I've written.  I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I've enjoyed writing it.  I'm always open to suggestions to improving my writing so feel free to give me constructive criticism.

Unfold by Allene Angelica

If Looks Could Kill

I just finished reading this free ebook.  Very entertaining.

If Looks Could Kill

A Hidden Fire - An Elemental Mystery

I finished reading this book earlier this week and it's pretty good!  It's called "A Hidden Fire - An Elemental Mystery" by Elizabeth Hunter.  Check it out you might like it...

A Hidden Fire - An Elemental Mystery

Please Don't Touch Me!

There's this woman I know.  I don't particularly like her because I can sense her falseness.  And you know the saying birds of a feather so I keep away from anyone who is friendly with her.  Anyways, the whole point as to why I'm writing about her, because normally I wouldn't give her the time of day, is that she always touches me when she passes me.  My skin crawls whenever she is in the vicinity and for her to actually touch me is disgusting, I am always biting my tongue trying not to outright tell her to "Please Do Not Touch Me!".  That would be considered rude right?  Why does she have to touch me anyways?

Adara's First All Hollows Eve - A Short Story

Adara's First All Hollows Eve - A Short Story

Adara's New School - A Short Story

Published my first short story last week.  I hope you all check it out.  I'll be publishing the second book this week.  Enjoy!!!

http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/218739?ref=AlleneAngelica

Man Save's Drowning Dog

This is a sweet story.  It's the first I've seen it.  It's from 2009.

http://www.bigredkev.com/2009/08/man-jumps-off-pier-to-save-drowning-dog.html

I created these two photos using my photo editor (the pictures were originally in black and white from the web that I grabbed, edited and added my own words to them).  I'll probably be doing a lot more of these.  It helps to keep me motivated with my workouts plus it fuels my creative side.  Eventually I'll use my own model (I'm trying to talk my daughter into it :) ) so we'll see...
I've been fairly consistent with my workouts and I have lost weight which makes me even more determined to carry on.  :)

I Hope I Can Keep This Up

I haven't been on my blog for a while, I know, I know, terrible of me.  Unfortunately I'm suffering from a really bad case of allergies again this year and the eczema has tried to pop it's nasty little head again but I managed to get it under control within a few days by using my handy dandy Red LED Light treatments.  I am so glad I discovered it, if you haven't read my previous blogs on the Red LED Light treatments and you are interested please refer to my older posts.  I wouldn't know what to do without it!  In deep do-do probably.

I'm back on the fitness kick.  I'm such a yo-yo, not dieter, but when it comes to working out and keeping in shape.  I'll start something get really pumped up and then the excitement fizzles and I'm back to lounging around reading and basically doing nothing.  I love reading there's no way I'm stopping that but I need to be more physically active.  This isn't good for me or for anybody.  This time I'm really back though.  I've been finding ways to motivate myself every day whether through inspiring pictures, quotes or music, every day I'm searching for inspiration to keep me on track.  It's a daily struggle but I'm going to keep at it.  Woohoo!!!

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*Allene Angelica*

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A Murder In My Past

You couldn't believe my surprise when while surfing the web I found something...a portion of a court transcript.  A case that is a part of my past.  A past I don't recall, a murder of a woman I don't remember but related to by blood....

It's strange to see it in print.  Of course I've heard the stories and rumors but to see it in black and white for the whole world to see gives it a very surreal feeling...  I wonder now how she must have felt.  A tiny little thing.  She couldn't protect herself from the violence visited on her.  The children she left behind.  Some of whom have at least some memory of her, a smile, a look...  Some who can't recall her at all no matter how hard they try.  I've attached what I've found I've blacked out names and dates to protect the families, my family...