Foundation Dilemna

Over this last weekend, I decided I needed a change in foundation. I was previously using Benefit's Hello Flawless powder foundation, but I noticed that even with primer it didn't last through the end of my work day without touchups. I did some research and decided to give Tarte's Amazonian Clay liquid foundation a try. I've used it the last few days and I have to say that I absolutely love it! I apply it with a stippling brush, using Smashbox Photo Finish primer as a base. It goes on smooth, but once it is on for about an hour, it looks like powder and feels light on my skin. I'm a fan, Tarte! <3

Cheats and Liars

I will never understand guys who cheat on a good woman, or anyone who cheats on their loving partner with someone else. I'm speaking specifically of couples that are genuinely happy together, but one cheats on the other anyway. I know people make mistakes, and trust me, I forgive mistakes (like all of them, all the time). It's a flaw of mine. Instead of second chances, I end giving 3rd and 4th chances. And I know I am guilty of making mistakes; I'm human too! But people who set out to intentionally cheat on their partner bewilder me. Why? Why would you ruin what you have? If you're living with your partner, do you want to sacrafice the warm, loving house you come home to after a long, grueling day of work? Are you willing to give up those moments when you look at your partner and realize that you love them more than you imagined you could? Are you willing to lose any sort of beautiful future you could have had with this person? You're fine with watching them walk out of your life, potentially forever? Not to mention the effect on the one who got cheated on and lied to. That person will probably have trust issues for a lifetime, or at least until someone else comes into their life and proves that people are trustworthy and loyal. They may wonder "What is wrong with me?" and blame themselves, even though it is 100% not their fault if they were truly committed and happy in the relationship. It can cause low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, just to name a few. Obviously, I am speaking from experience. I've been cheated on by someone that I thought was genuinely in love with me. I saw our whole future in the stars, but I was wrong. It's hard to forgive someone who cheated on you and remain in the relationship. You never stop wondering what they are doing when they are out, and unfortunately, it stays tucked away in the back of your mind, like a monster in the closet, just waiting to pounce when your guard is down.

Introduction to Me!

First things first...I'm the realest! Okay, bad Iggy Azalea reference aside, let's get to know each other. I'm a typical 22 year old girl living in a small(ish) rural town in Montana. We do in fact have internet and modern electricity in Montana! Shocking, I know! I have a wide range of hobbies. I'm an amateur photographer. I love painting and DIY projects. I'm a history buff and would take a day in a museum over shopping (almost) any day! I love to travel, although I haven't had the chance to do much of it yet. I love beauty products; they are the only thing I will splurge on! I'm a psychology major in college; I was a business major for almost one entire day! Then I decided there was no way I would get my butt out of bed for business classes everyday. I have finished about 2 and 1/2 years of my degree so far. In the mean time, I work a full time job. I am sarcastic (as you may have noticed). I try my very best to live a postive, happy life, but let's face it. Sometimes life just kicks ya around a little bit! I have a heart the size of Europe (as my boyfriend puts it) and I care too much, forgive too often. So that's a little taste of me! I'm sure we will get well acquainted! I intend to use this blog for lots of things. Beauty products, my fitness progression, little life lessons, etc! XOXO Jo