Real Acne Treatment

My Acne Treatment guide. I have had acne sense I was 17, and I have been keeping my acne in check sense I began this treatment!

Nightly Routine:

1. Wash face with Clearsil Face Wash. The trick is that it has Salicylic Acid, which makes your skin really dry. But, it is making your skin cells turnover faster, causing the pimples to go away. Also, note that this will probably burn a little bit on the first couple of applications, but it does work! Other brands work just as well, just make sure it has Salicylic Acid.
2. Wait thirty minutes, giving your face complete time to dry.
3. Apply Retin A. This is actually prescribed by the Doctor. This is an exta measure if your acne is severe. This topical medicine is again helping to turn over your skin cells faster. So, if I do get a pimple, using this nightly, it will be gone in a day.  
4. Lastly, I apply a lotion to my dry face. I recommend Clean and Clear Acne Control Moisturizer. Again, this has Salicylic Acid. So, at first it will probably do more drying out than moisturizing your skin. But, your skin will build up a tolerance and it will feel really nice to end your day with this!

Morning Routine

1. Always start off your day with a clean face! You collect dust and dirt as you sleep. Wash your face with Clearasil or use acne wipes.
   
2. My next recommendation is to let your face breathe. Don't clog your face with to much makeup.
3. Apply a face sunscreen
4. Apply Neutrogena Skinclearing Mineral Powder. It is very light on the face, but cover extremely well!

My Top Don'ts that will cause acne!

• Cleaning makeup off with wipes, or using lotion with wipes. Always wash your face with soap and water.
• Using scrub brushes on your face. Always use your hands.
• Sleeping in your makeup. Remove makeup every night!
• Using the same foundation applicator. I would change my applicator every week.
• Over wearing foundation. Less is more, I know it's hard, but it will get better!

Follow my routine and see to a cleaner face!

Get Ready for Back To School

Getting ready to go back to school is very important! It is the one time to make first impressions, and feel your best in a new environment!

First lets start with beauty. 

• Start whitening teeth a month before the first day!

I would recommend using Plus Whitening. It is a cheaper option, that actually shows good results!

• Make sure to have even skin tone!

I would recommend sun tanning in a very low level, or try some DIY from Pinterest on how to strip a tan.

• Get a haircut two weeks prior to school.

Always get a haircut, then give your hair a few days to adjust to the new length.

• Pluck facial hair a week before school.

Do not do this a day before in case of burning or redness happens.

Next Fashion.

• If you haven't purchased any new clothing over the summer, by something new that signify's a new and older you!
• Get a new backpack, something stylish!

Personal Appearance.

• A big part of who you are is the scent you give off to others. Buy some lotion and perfume, and think about who you want to be to others!
• Also, a fun part of being a girl is getting to do a little extra to enhance your beauty. Buy some new mascara that will make your eyes flutter! 

Going back to school is a fun adventure! Make this year count, be who you want to be! Sometimes life isn't about finding yourself, but about creating yourself!

Girls Night

Get your friends together and throw a chocolaty, chic flic, girls night!

Things to do prior to the girls night!

• Decide if you will be serving dinner to all your quests or just some lovely treats!

I recommend No-Bake Deserts, as they are very simple to make. Plus, no kitchen needed!

   

These No-Bake recipes can be found on Pinterest. The first one is a Cookies and Cream Bar, Red Velvet Cake Truffles, and Nutella Whip Dip. Also, don't forget to serve beverages.

• Next, decide what entertainment will take place.

I would have nail polish, and facial treatment masks on hand. Check Pinterest for many DIY facial masks you can whip up!

• Chic Flick Time, what movie will you show during the girls night?

Here are a few recommendations:

Cry Baby - An old movie set in the 50s. It's sort of a musical about the Squares and the Creepes. A must watch if you love Johnny Depp!

Never Been Kissed - Love Drew Barrymore! She is an undercover writer that goes back to High School and meets the love of her life!

He's Just Not that Into You - A tale of a couple of different people, and how he's just not into you! 

Have fabulous girls night! 

Nervous about College, I know I was

Before I went off to college, I avoided all contact of college talk. I didn't even want to know what the date was. College was stirring my nerves. I was scared for the unexpected of what college would be like. After completing the first year of college there really isn't anything to be afraid of. This is what I have to say about all the things I was freaked about.

Everyone wants to be friends with everyone.

On the first day of orientation, I was walking to the dining hall all by myself, nervous as a girl could be with absolutely no friends. But, just then a girl yelled at me, "Hey, what's your name?" And I instantly found my first friend, and we are still friends today. Literally everywhere you go people are just saying hello, and trying to make connections with you. The fact is is that no one has friends going into college, so everyone is trying to meet anyone. For a split moment no one knows who you are, so you can become friends with anyone!

Classes will be just fine

I was anticipating the scary professors, the loads of books to read, the tests that no one can pass; but none of that happened. No one gets smarter over the summer, all of your classmates will be just as smart as you going into college. Therefore, colleges to up the expectation for classes for freshman, because they know they are use to high school work. I found that I had average amount of homework from each class, about two hours of homework for every three classes. Sounds cruel, but you get in a good groove! Also, my professor were the best teachers I have ever had in my life. Literally the most intelligent and caring people. Professor want you to succeed, so they want to know who you are and how they can help you succeed. I have never had a professor give out surprise tests. They always prepare you for a test, by telling you what will be on a test, because they want you to succeed.

Roommates are a 50/50 chance

The truth is you will have a great roommate who will be your best friend, or a roommate that is bizzurk. Its the chance to meet someone new, and learn how to co-exist living with someone in the same room. If your roommate and you are just not going to work out every college has spare rooms that you can request to switch to! Don't fret this at all!

College really is the best time of life

Try and enjoy this special moment in your life. Talk about it, plan for it, cherish it. Just don't stress!

How to Meet the Most Friends

Follow my four proven tips to help you make the most friends your freshman year!

• Say Hi to as many people as you can your first day.

Everyone on the first day is trying to find friends, so this is your chance. No one knows anyone, and you can be anyone you want to be. The more people you meet the first day, the more opportunities you will have to find the perfect friends.

• Keep your door open

During the first week you will find many people walking the halls looking for people to talk to. So, if you leave your door open, people will just walk in. Instant neighbor friendship!

• Get out to events

This is the best way to make friends during the year. You will always have huge a opportunity to meet new people at campus events. For example, movie night, bingo night, casino night. A few examples of events held at my school. Just get out and say hello.

• Be an open person

In college you will meet a wide variety of people. Don't judge people and be open to new people.

I know you will find plenty of friends in college. Plus I will always be her for you!

Good Luck Friends - Arabella

How to Have a Successful Roommate Relationship

I learned a lot about how to live with a roommate my freshman year in college. Here what I learned:

First off, set boundaries. If you're not comfortable with them bringing over guys when you're there let them know. Also, in the first week you will find some annoying little things that start driving you crazy. It's as simple as talking your issues out. If you don't the relationship will just get worse, and worse. In my case my roommate started blow drying her hair in the room, while I was sleeping. So, after a week, she kept doing it, so I asked her if she would mind going to the bathroom to blow dry her hair. She responded saying that she had no clue it was so loud! Your roommate can't read your mind, so they probably don't know that they are bugging you as much as they are. So, just talk to them, and that's how you will maintain a good relationship.

Also, talk about switching off doing the chores. During my freshman year we had to take out the trash, which of course neither of us ever wanted to do. Make a chart, so no one feels like they are doing all the work themselves.

Most importantly respect your roommate. Roommates go either two ways, you will become best friends or just be roommates. What ever happens try to be kind to their living. You guys are sharing a sleeping/living space for a year! Respect their sleeping schedule, meaning being quiet, not having people over, and keeping a dim light. Respect their space, just because you need something and your roommate has it, doesn't make it yours, always ask before you use/take what is not yours. Respect their feelings, if they have complaints about you, try to compromise, and fix the issue.

I greatly regret from my freshman year not talking everything out, and just ignoring our issues. Please consider these tips, and comment below your own, or your thoughts.

Having a roommate is one of the greatest experiences about college! Good Luck!

Don't Go to College Without these!

Don't go to college without these essentials!

• Command Hooks

Great for hanging stuff in your dorm. You can not damage your walls, and these hold very well and peel off in a simple motion. Great for hanging pictures, or hooking up jackets/towels. Always have Command Hooks on hand!

• Laundry Hamper

This was my best purchase for my freshman year. Great storage on top for your shower caddy, and great drawers for extra storage. Also, your laundry will never be seen in this hamper! Great purchase from Target!

• Pillows

Have lots of pillows for your bed. A long pillow for against the wall, a corner pillow, and two sleeping pillows. Trust me you will want to be comfortable!

• Mug

Don't forget the mug, lots of hot coco parties in college!

• White Board

Have a white board outside your door. It's a great way for people to talk to you, and leave you messages.

• Storage Bins

Have storage under your bed is crucial. There is many different types of storage for bins, that will fit your bed perfectly. Just get storage!

Consider these must, not, forget items!

-Arabella

Q: Homework in College

Q: How much homework should I expect in college?

A: To sum up the answer expect at lease two hours of homework a day.

I had five classes a semester and every class was a bit different with homework. I found that two of my classes never had homework, but the only thing in the grade book then, were tests, so the class was a bit tougher. Then, in my other three classes we had assignment that would need to be completed by the next class. And, in college your classes with be either Mon,Wed,Fri, or Tue, Thur classes. So, there is always a day in between the next class to complete it. Homework isn't tough, it just takes time. Expect that you will have a bit of homework but nothing overloading. In college, professor respect that your probably have a life after class!

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Q: College Hunks

Q: After watching many college movies, are college guys mean, will they even want to interact with freshman, what should I expect?

A: College guys are just the same as you, they are just looking to make new friends. It's kind of exciting to meet the new incoming freshman for them. Occasionally, you might run into a total D*** but that goes for High school too, right?! But, overall in college everyone is on the same age level, age or year in school doesn't really matter with interacting with guys. So, expect that everyone is just looking to meet a fresh face!

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Q: What is Dorm Life Life?

Q: What is it like sharing a dorm with a roommate?

A: Overall it's the best experience in college!

The positive side to having roommate, is its an instant friend. Someone you can learn about and share a living space with. The not so fun side, is that you will have someone constantly in your space. When you go to sleep, they might wake you up. When you want to have quiet time, they might bring friends over. It is a very mixed balance of good and bad. But, in the end you will always remember your college freshman roommate!

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Draw Something for your Dorm

Start off the year right, by making your room personal. Show who you are by finding a picture and sketching it, for all your new friends to see.

Pick a cool hobby you have, I picked rollerblading.

My inspiration found from Pinterest.

With a few colored pencils and some paper. I made a new loved piece of art work!

Show people you! Happy creating!

My Fear of the College Gym

I really wanted to get fit while I was in college. But, the gym in my mind was all too intimidating.

Will I look like a fool in the gym?!

Will I be the only female surrounded by meat heads?!

Will everyone stare at me because i'm fat?!

Reality is, is that I learned how to use all of the equipment at the gym. It pretty easy to watch others and learn! The cardio room became my holly heaven. Only women will be found in the cardio room! So, it was easy feeling like I fit in, and wasn't being judged. Truth be told though, you will find mostly men in the weight lifting room, but you will be looking so cute in your workout clothes, you'll want them to look! People in the gym seemed not to care if I was a fatty on the stair master. I think everyone is there for the same reason to get into some desired shape, so I felt right in the zone! The gym was actually a very good experience for me, I lost 8 pounds over the year!

This is what I enjoyed in the gym!

Yoga, find your Zen!

Find your Groove! You can meet a lot of friends here!

The Stairmast will kick your ass, but also shape it too!

Get out to the gym, it's a scary place until you actually just get out there. Take a friend or take your water bottle! But, know I did it, so you can too!

Comment what you would like to work towards this year?