Yes you read that last part correctly. I have a few stories to share today from work. As some of you know, I'm working at Taco Bell and while it's not the most exciting, best paying or even decent job, it is helping me save up for my mission (which I'm still trying to get paperwork done for!!! *frustration*). So anywho, today was interesting, like most days but had some particular moments that I would like to share.
Sani-Mom
Some moms really care about there kids. All should. This one was what I like to call a helicopter parent. Up to the front counter comes a mom and three young kids, all rather pale, straight hair and skeletal frames. They order their food in a pretty normal fashion but are then all sent to the bathroom to wash there hands. Still pretty normal; I don't trust the germs in that place. As soon as they come back, mom takes out what must have been an industrial-sized bottle of hand-sanitizer (and mind you, it's not the cute, yummy stuff from Bath and Body Works) and squirts what must have been 3 tablespoons-worth of sani into each kids' palms. Poor kids couldn't even wipe extra on their siblings hands because those were doused as well! *note: some parts of this story were slightly exaggerated for the sake of humor*
Milk-Mom
Dang, now that I get to writing this one, I can't seem to find the funny spin on in that I had in work. So I'll just vent. If you are going to order milk for your children, watch me go all the way back in the store to the walk-in refrigerator, come all the way back with your carton of milk and then decide you want another for your other kid.......just.....don't.
Pot Smoke
So this one is also more of a story about the annoying habits of Taco Bell customers. I was in the drive-thru this afternoon and as much as I hate it, I'm getting used to people blowing cigarette smoke in my face. Today however, I opened the window and told the customer her total when a huge gust of wind blasted through their rolled down windows and into my face. Now, I know the smell of pot-smoke from meeting obviously high people before and walking into some places that just reek of it, and as I closed the window, I realized this was definitely not cigarette smell. The other girl with me noticed something wasn't right too and just as we tried to talk, I felt the smoke reach my lungs. I started coughing so bad I had to go to the store office and gulp some water. I got wonderfully nauseous feeling just as everyone else in the kitchen started to smell the smoke. We were all a bit shocked and when I went to hand the food out to the very relaxed looking customers, I was told to "hold my breath." That worked until I ducked back inside and the wind followed me.
Suffice it to say, I think I am having experiences that are actually preparing me for my mission more, whether it be for the situations I may find myself or the people I will meet. I am getting a bit frustrated as more and more people post on Facebook that they have already received their call (especially since I'm asked 20 times a day where I'm going) but I'm still working at it and getting so much more excited to serve the Lord!
Friday, March 29, 2013
Monday, March 11, 2013
Pinterest Review.
Well, I've wanted to post more about how my mission paper progress is going but it's basically at a standstill right now. I have started attending the mission prep course for my stake but I'm the closest to actually leaving so I feel a little old! On top of that, I have been working at Taco Bell, looking for a better job (T-Bell is ok but I need more income!), and being the Head of hair and makeup for my old high school's musical! It's exciting but again, makes me feel old every second I spend with those kids.
So that's the big update on my life. I got an idea the other night whilst attempting some pinterest ideas with my brother and friend. Why not review the tutorials for things that people put on pinterest?! So here is my review on the EGG MASKS. I decided to do both that I had found since one required the egg yolk and one, the egg white. Look at me being resourceful ;)
Egg White Face Mask
According to a pin my former roommate tried from the following link: http://pinterest.com/source/beautydivaindia.blogspot.com/
The picture does not do the actual mask justice. All you need is some egg white and tissue or toilet paper. The pin instructs you to wipe egg white on your face, cover with bits of tissue and add more egg white. I found it easier to dip the bits of tissue in my egg white and then plaster it to my face. It was tricky sometimes because a piece would be too wet and I would have egg embryo dripping down my neck or it would be too little and I would have to find a way to get more on with my fingers but not rip the tissue. I would suggest doing this with a friend who can help you! In the end, I left it on while assisting my brother in his mask and then I showered it off and let it go down the drain. You can't take too hot of a shower though or egg will cook in your pipes! The pin said to let the whole thing dry but I had already had it on for 20-something minutes and the end result was still a fresh, smooth feeling on my face. It's also supposed to help with blackheads but I currently have none (yay me!) to tell you if it worked or not!
Now the trick was that I used two eggs total and had to do both tutorials at the same time so I wouldn't waste any. I had enough egg white for three people and enough egg yolk mixture for two girls and two boys. Keep that in mind if trying these!
Egg Yolk Mixture Hair Mask
This mask claims to make you hair softer, shinier, silkier and grow faster! Every girls dream! Ok, most girls. The picture accompanying this pin shows a girl with smooth hair down to her waist but didn't mention how long she had been doing it. http://pinterest.com/pin/128071183125319843/
The mixture called for in the pin is:
The water is to dilute the mixture but again, that much covered four heads. If trying on yourself for the first time, I would suggest halving the ingredients. I mixed them all in a measuring cup and actually used a cooking brush that looks like the brushes hair stylists use to do a root-dye job. I started brushing the mix onto my roots but again, this works better as a two person job. I actually ended up spreading the mixture through all my hair, from root to tip, and clipping it on top of my head to be out of the way. It did NOT smell so great. The pin says to leave in for 15-20 minutes but mine was in for about half an hour. When I washed it all out in the shower and used my regular shampoo and conditioner, I blowdryed my hair and noticed it was a lot smoother than ever before. So some of the claims work! I will try again probably and see how it really affects hair growth.
All right, so my general take on these pinterest tutorials is that they work-if you like the idea of having your head covered in raw egg. It does start to smell after a bit so you don't want to try this if you have a sensitive nose or weak stomach. Below is me, Kate, and Chris with both masks on!
So that's the big update on my life. I got an idea the other night whilst attempting some pinterest ideas with my brother and friend. Why not review the tutorials for things that people put on pinterest?! So here is my review on the EGG MASKS. I decided to do both that I had found since one required the egg yolk and one, the egg white. Look at me being resourceful ;)
Egg White Face Mask
According to a pin my former roommate tried from the following link: http://pinterest.com/source/beautydivaindia.blogspot.com/
The picture does not do the actual mask justice. All you need is some egg white and tissue or toilet paper. The pin instructs you to wipe egg white on your face, cover with bits of tissue and add more egg white. I found it easier to dip the bits of tissue in my egg white and then plaster it to my face. It was tricky sometimes because a piece would be too wet and I would have egg embryo dripping down my neck or it would be too little and I would have to find a way to get more on with my fingers but not rip the tissue. I would suggest doing this with a friend who can help you! In the end, I left it on while assisting my brother in his mask and then I showered it off and let it go down the drain. You can't take too hot of a shower though or egg will cook in your pipes! The pin said to let the whole thing dry but I had already had it on for 20-something minutes and the end result was still a fresh, smooth feeling on my face. It's also supposed to help with blackheads but I currently have none (yay me!) to tell you if it worked or not!
Now the trick was that I used two eggs total and had to do both tutorials at the same time so I wouldn't waste any. I had enough egg white for three people and enough egg yolk mixture for two girls and two boys. Keep that in mind if trying these!
Egg Yolk Mixture Hair Mask
This mask claims to make you hair softer, shinier, silkier and grow faster! Every girls dream! Ok, most girls. The picture accompanying this pin shows a girl with smooth hair down to her waist but didn't mention how long she had been doing it. http://pinterest.com/pin/128071183125319843/
The mixture called for in the pin is:
- Two egg yolks
- Two tablespoons of olive oil
- One cup of water
The water is to dilute the mixture but again, that much covered four heads. If trying on yourself for the first time, I would suggest halving the ingredients. I mixed them all in a measuring cup and actually used a cooking brush that looks like the brushes hair stylists use to do a root-dye job. I started brushing the mix onto my roots but again, this works better as a two person job. I actually ended up spreading the mixture through all my hair, from root to tip, and clipping it on top of my head to be out of the way. It did NOT smell so great. The pin says to leave in for 15-20 minutes but mine was in for about half an hour. When I washed it all out in the shower and used my regular shampoo and conditioner, I blowdryed my hair and noticed it was a lot smoother than ever before. So some of the claims work! I will try again probably and see how it really affects hair growth.
All right, so my general take on these pinterest tutorials is that they work-if you like the idea of having your head covered in raw egg. It does start to smell after a bit so you don't want to try this if you have a sensitive nose or weak stomach. Below is me, Kate, and Chris with both masks on!
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