Economy

So the economy....for a lack of a better word, sucks. We all know it and we all experience it differently. Some people maybe both of their parents lost jobs, or other familys might just be cutting back on what they do and buy. But don't let the economy bring you down and ruin your fun. Can't afford the movies? Invent a new game to play at home. Can't afford new clothes? Look at it as a way to experiment with the clothes you have. Have to get a job to help with bills? So you are getting experience for the future. There is always something possitive about every situation, and I know people tell you that all the time, but i'm not trying to be cheesey or anything it's true. So please comment and share your stories.

~G.I.

Clothes

So I will admit that I watch Wizards of Waverly Place on Disney Channel. It's a good show and they have super cute clothes, and that is how this topic got started. I have looked up clothes that Selena Gomez wears in the show, and a tank top is like $60 dollars! It's insane. What normal person shops for stuff like that?! So hear is what you do if you are like most of the population:
You can buy super cheap things like tank tops and such at places like Walmart or Kmart. So i know that's not classy, and i'm not saying get all of your clothes there, but they are good places to get cheap little things that can pull a whole outfit together. And then there is the mall with it's Hollister and Fossil stores that charge way to much. But then you have places like Charlotte Russe that has super cute clothes that aren't too expensive. Some of there stuff is more than I will pay, but a lot of it is reasonably priced. And if you have a friend that is the same size as you, trade clothes with them that you have gotten tired of and you both get "new" stuff to make new outfits out of. It's super easy and fun. You can do sooo much with what you already have too. Most people don't realize it, but they have a lot more options than what they normaly wear. And don"t be afraid to mix contrasting colors or designs, because a lot of the time they end up looking good together. So just try new stuff and you will see how much you can do with the money you have!
Please comment!

~G.I.

Skincare

So it's super important that you take care of your skin when you are young, and even after you are older. If you don't it can cause all kinds of damage to your skin now, and later. I'm not saying to  go out and buy $60 creams and ani-aging stuff when you're older, but just general care. Wash your face 2 times a day and use lotion. I alternate between face scrubs and moisturizers. I also put face lotion every night before I go to bed. It makes your skin feel and look so much better. It's really good if your face lotion has SPF in it because then you also get protection from the sun even if it's winter and you're not thinking about sunburns. I also put body lotion on, but not everday. And for people who like coat their faces in foundation and coverup, that it's good for your skin. I'm not saying to stop, but somedays don't wear it, and at night makesure you wash it off REALLY well because if not, your pours get clogged and your skin gets greasy and it's not good. Anyways, skincare is super important at our ages, so if you're not doing it, start today!
Please comment!

~G.I.

Makeup

Well I know we said we wouldn't talk about makeup and all that, but this isn't the kind of stuff were we are like "Okay, go buy this or you will never be pretty." We are just expressing our point of veiws for and against some makeups.Okay, so what girl doesn't like makeup? Some may not like it as much as others, but the love for it is still there all the same. And so why are makeup brushes sooooo expensive?! I saw one the other day for $50! Who would spend that much on a brush? And some eyeshadows are $35 for just ONE color! I really like Almay and other things like that that are designed for your eye color. They aren't expensive either. If you have some colors and not others, mix and blend the ones you have for more colors if you are short of cash and can't buy any. A lot of people don't wear makeup, and they still look really pretty. So why do magazines want you to buy all of there stuff? Because they lie to you and hire people to write articles that make you feel like you need it. It's sick what they do, so if you don't like bothering with makeup, don't. There is not point in doing something that you don't want to do because other people want you to.
Please comment!

~G.I.

Mean People

Okay great title, I know. :) But I was thinking about how many people are rude and inconsiderate to adults and other people. I mean, would it kill them to say "excuse me" when they bump into you or not backtalk when a teacher gets them into trouble. I mean it's really pathetic if you think about it. Do they think they are too cool for it? It drives me nuts! It makes you look bad and nobody wants to be your friend. Exept for the fact, that a lot of people at my school are like that so they all get along and for this like mop of mean people, for a lack of better words. Well I don't have much more to say on the subject, I just really want to hear your oppinions!

~G.I.

Questioning?

I often start to think about God and the Bible. I get to thinking about how many contradictions there are in the Bible. I mean, God wants people to believe in Him, but He gives people the choice to believe in something else. And there are so many more like this. Don't think that I'm like against what the Bible says or anything, but it's confusing. I mean, even just reading the Bible makes my head hurt because it's sooooo confusing and full of information. Well I want your oppinions,

G.I.

Laughing

I love laughing, but who doesn't? Scientists call it "inner jogging" because it exorcises your internal muscels. Some people say that laughing will cause wrinkles, but who cares?! I mean, don't you want to be able to be pround of your wrinkles when you're old? You'll be able to look at them and remember your great childhood. And I'm not even sure if there is a study that proves that laughing causes wrinkles. You use less muscels when you smile then when you frown andways! I love laughing, and there is nothing that would make me want to stop.

G.I.