INGESTIBLES: Beauty-- In a Pill!

This is the last post I'm going to do today (since I have Japanese homework that I need to do).

Recently I have been a supplement-taking fiend. This blog was originally titled "OMG STUFF IS WRONG WITH ME", because I find it hilarious to see 9 bottles of different herbs and vitamin pills on top of my microwave. I find it even funnier how I take these things everyday. It's as if I am saying "I embrace the fact that I need this much stuff to be as normal as other people"-- which is hilarious in a sad, "ima reject human" kind of way. But, hey, if this is how I have to cover my nutritional and emotional bases, then I am on board for it all.

Today I went to The Vitamin Shoppe to get some kelp supplements. Kelp is a good source of iodine. I get lots of sodium (Mmm... high blood pressure), but iodine might not be so prominent in my body which can cause thyroid problems.

While I was in this giant vitamin/herb shop I was browsing and found a big container that said "30 Day Beauty Secret". Intrigued, I read over the description:

"Results Like Magic

You'll love the effortless way the 30-Day Beauty Secret brings out your natural beauty to the surface, with the results most women experience in a matter of weeks. It is a state-of-the-art formula that often seems to work like magic, but is really nutritional science at its best. Try it for 30 days. Your satisfaction is unconditionally guaranteed."

"Bring out [my] natural beauty"? "A matter of weeks"? "Nutritional science"?! Oh gawd. How could I resist?

This is day one of taking the three pills that are enclosed in each little packet. I'll keep you all updated about all of the nutritional science magic that is sure to ensue in the next 30 days. People online gave it really great reviews, too. I'm excited. I love beauty-related things and one reason why I take so many supplements is because I truly believe that good health comes from the inside out.

In addition to liking being healthy, I am vain. I like to have clear skin, clear eyes, white teeth,

strong and shiny hair, and long eyelashes. Most of the time, I eat high quality foods like dark greens, brightly coloured-veggies, good starches and carbs, healthy fats, lots of protein, and fruits. Because my diet is balanced, I don't eat a lot. Thus the need for supplementation arises!

I also went through a rough emotional patch and used food to medicate (numb) myself. I didn't choose veggies and fruits during this period. Did you use good proteins and carbohydrates to quell your worries, you ask? Yes-- there are definitely large amounts of protein and carbs in ice cream.

So I'm taking care of myself better by making sure I am treating my body right first and foremost.

That said, I think I'll probably end up having to tone down my supp. intake. Seeing that many pills in my hand each morning is starting to make me feel like a junkie.

Oh, gosh, if only all my supplements looked this good. Most of them look like things you see on the street that your parents tell you not to touch.

-Kat

MEDIA: The World-Wide Web

Something that I have been trying to balance is my internet usage. Stimulation from computer screens have very powerful effects on the human brain. The combination of the act of reading and an electronic screen can make the words absorbed on a deeper level that of a piece of paper. Also, advertisements seen on screens likewise has powerful effects on the brain. Therefore, controlling what you are exposed to is important on the 'netz.

I have noticed that some of it can be damaging to my moods and some of it can uplift me mentally, emotionally, and can clear up some cobwebs from my cluttered attic of a head.

When I get on the internet I need to figure out what works for my happiness and well-being. A "for instance": I have found that watching long marathons of things brings down my mood. As of recently I am not using the Instant Watch feature of Netflix because of this. This means that I am not getting to watch some of my favourite shows. But that's okay because I already finished all of Torchwood. High-five for my extreme nerdiness! ROFLOL!( ...Please don't stop reading.)

Aaanyway.. What I do instead is seek out things that brighten my mood. This takes trial and error. I really thought that I liked to shop online but the truth came to me that this isn't so. It just makes me feel anxious about wanting cute stuff. I have a lot of stuff already. Most of it is cute after I assault it with markers, lace, and ribbon. I'm set, so I don't need to brainwash myself that I'm not.

However! A subtle difference is that I can research brands, clothing types, new lines by designers I like, and different fashion trends and all I feel is inspired. I think reading about the reason why someone (like myself) will become infatuated with certain objects (i.e. what makes them desirable), is more interesting to me than just wanting to own more things.

Experimenting and being honest with yourself about what helps and what hurts can behold some great discoveries. I have found that I am incredibly interested in cultural trends of many sorts. One of the most interesting cultures is actually a network of subcultures that you are reading this blog on called the Internet. Knowyourmeme.com is a fabulous website that explains memes that show up on the internet. It's hilarious and interesting.

Why not just go to the forums and chatting website that produces most internet memes, you ask? Answer: Trolls are many and everywhere on the interwebs, so I try to stick to troll-free places. Because, like their fairytale namesakes, trolls are scary and harmful.

I'll end this post with a quote from my drunk neighbor that I heard an hour ago:

"YOU'RE MY BEST FRIEND!! --Some sort of intelligible speech-- IF YOU TRY TO PUNCH ME.... --more incomprehensible words-- HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHAHAHAHAHAH!!!!!!!!!"

Sincerely,

Kat

Hallo!

Alright!

First post!

Can you feel the excitement?!?!

This post is CHOCK-FULL of excitement, people!

I digress-- Hello! My name is Kat. I am a human being who suffers from depressive

symptoms and low self-esteem. But I am completely in love with this world and all

the critters in it. I am also smitten with all things frilly, girlie, bowed, polka-dotted, kitten-filled, smile-prone, and uplifting.

I am on a mission to become the happiest, most confident, fun-loving, and mentally- and emotionally-stable me. So!! I will be posting what I am trying to use and how it is/is not working.

Welcome aboard the Happy Car! Next stop: a life much bigger than I can fathom.