So, what have I been up to?

Recently I've joined a site that sends out free samples in return for reviews and publicity. It seems like a good way to try out new products and brush up on my writing skills.

The only bad thing about it is that you have to wait to be invited to do a "campaign" which can take up to months.The way they select people is based on whether you fit their criteria and points you collect once you complete a campaign for them, which might I add is rather unfair because if like me, you are new, will not be on the top of their list even if you are very willing to spend time and effort in reviewing items and promoting them.

I feel it is only fair that I give out publicity when they give me something back in return so for now I will not be mentioning the name of the company but finger crossed, I will get onto a campaign soon and be able to write some more reviews.

In other news, I've been watching a LOT of TV. Mainly catching up on old adventure time I've missed. I don't even care if I get judged for watching cartoons because it's too effing good.

Gotta luff her lumps.
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 Also I've been watching some good films shown on TV. The best film I've seen this week must be Inglorious Bastards . It's an amazing film and I thoroughly recommend it to anyone who has not seen it. But seriously though, some of the scenes were so tense I felt like I was gonna chew my nails off.

Product Review: Nivea Daily Essentials Double Effect Eye Makeup Remover

I feel like a sheep joining in on the hype of "beauty blogging", but in reality, I'm truly so bored there is nothing better to do.

 I am the type of person who usually does research before buying beauty products mainly because I have so much but use so little so I'm trying to only buy what I need. So, I figured why not contribute a little to other people who may do the same thing as me.

Anyway, here we go.

This is actually a really, really fun/awkward product to use. Why? Because it has two phases, so you have to shake it vigorously. Key word being vigorous.

The first few times I used it, it was really greasy because I didn't realise how hard you actually had to shake it.

Then one day, I had a stressful day at work and saw my ex with a new girlfriend, so naturally my blood was boiling I wasn't the happiest of bunnies. So when I went to take off my makeup, I shook it with all my might. Then, it happened. It mixed completely. And I became stress free.

And that's as about exciting as it gets because it leaves a weird greasy film so I have to use a cotton round to remove the makeup remover.

Final Verdict: Does the job so I'll finish it, but won't buy again because of greasiness(and needlessly wasting my precious cotton rounds).
disclaimer:This was bought by my own money so I'm just writing about exactly what thought.

Shock cinema: My opinions

A few months ago, a friend and I nearly went to see the film "Stoker" based on the fact that even though we were both "grown up" we haven't actually seen an "artsy" film ever.

However, we didn't end up going.

And am I so glad that we didn't because I read the synopsis on IMDB today and to say the least, I was disappointed.

It is not "art". It is shock cinema. It is a way to celebrate sick criminals by portraying them as people who have been considered attractive.

According to IMDB, the girl in the film reached orgasm thinking of a murder being committed. That's not normal. She nearly has sex with her uncle. That is also not normal.

Maybe I am naive/stupid/unappreciative of art. But I don't understand the point of it all. It doesn't tell a story. It sexualises/glorifies murder and tries to beautify incest.

If this were to happen in real life everyone would feel sickened by it right? (Maybe it would be slightly better if the film actually tries to condemn this behaviour. But it doesn't.) Or would the director and actors watch in awe and maybe get a little joy from it(sexually)? There's a good reason no good actors have decided to make an appearance in this film.

Another annoying part of the film is that it says attractive people can get away with anything, even murder. I would happily put the characters of this braindead film into the house of Saw.

I don't consider shock cinema art. I don't think its enjoyable and most importantly, I don't see the point of it because it doesn't tell a story.

It's sad because if you have seen the film Thesis, you would understand my point of view. People will become more and more immune to violence and immoralities if they are overexposed to them especially if they were glorified in films.

Seriously...

Today really sucked.

First I was nearly late for work.
It was raining ALL day.
Found about 5 white hairs on my head.

So today really sucked balls.


This song is so chilled, I feel slightly better now.
On another note, I really do hope my bad streak ends soon. Life's too short to have miserable times all the time right?