Thoughts & Changes?

Hello loves!
Yes, I know, I can't believe it myself but it's really me who's writing!! ^^

I thought I owe you an explanation of what happened & why I stopped blogging abruptly.

To be honest, I failed, I messed up, I broke all my principles & I got back on track!
I enrolled in a University just to exmatriculate in the end because I was afraid in the 1st place to take a credit to study what I was dreaming of (at that point). Nevertheless, I've got to say that I can clearly see now that I've had to go through this & make this mistake. I've learned my lesson. :)

Currently I'm in the process of making important decisions regarding my future life.

Oh & along the way I managed to become a certified image consultant.

But telling you this & briefly explaining my point isn't the only reason I'm writing this post.
Probably the following is even more important than all I've written above.

I'm considering  whether or not to continue this blog & I'm asking for your opinion on this one.
In case you want me to coninue I'll be doing some major changes & editing of previously written posts, deleting some I don't agree with any more and so on. Of course I'd change the whole layout as well.

Back in the days I've started this little blog with the aim to improve my English as I was not pleased with the poor amount of things I was taught at school. It worked out & I'm very grateful for that. :)

Now however, I'd intent different things as I'm constantly working on myself to become a more environmental concious being, trying out different things & balancing all this with a healthy soscial life (still failing at the last -.-) & just being part of this society. I can't really tell what I'd be writing about as I don't want to bound myself from anything & I simply don't know for 100% yet.

Guess I shall stop here or else this is going to be a long-winded post.

I'm looking forward to your sincere response!

Much love,

Lexi <3

Taking a new direction.

Hey there! Yeah, it's really me who's finally updating her blog. xD

Wow, I still cannot believe it sometimes, 2012 seem to have just started and now it's already July. I think this is going to be the year in my life I'll make the most decisions and changes. Only looking back now on how many things have changed drastically in no amount of time it seems surreal. ^^

Anyways, those of you who've been following me for a while now (btw, hello to my official 12th blog reader!! ^^) may now that somewhere in February (I guess) I've stated that I became raw vegan (which should be accurately be called gourmet raw vegan, a bit confusion, huh? Sorry for that!!)

Truth is, this changed....

I went back to eating "normal" in between (& started to feel awefull again) then back to being (gourmet) raw vegan once more & now I've been low fat/ high carb raw vegan (lvrv or hcrv also know as 80/10/10 or 811 or 955) since last week.

So far I must say that I'm feeling great and really think that I'm on the right track.

But apart from that I also went poo - free, which basically means that I no longer (ok, we'll see how long that'll be ^^) use shampoo, conditioner, hairspray, deo, make - up, etc.

Sound disguisting? Not really, if you inform yourself enough abaout that. And no, I don't smell unpleasant. xD I substituted my deo with tea tree oil & it's working just fine for me, even if I'd do sports.

So if you'd like to know more about all that just let me know in the comments. :)

For now I'm going to leave you with a few photos of some of my meals I had.

Much <3,

Lexi

In my head

Sitting on the balcony and enjoying the nice weather (27°C with warm summery wind breezes). Writting a new post while listening to the sound of joyful birds and watching my tom cat lazing in the sun next to my feet.

It's been a while since I've blogged and I'm very thankful for your understanding and patience with me. Really, THANK YOU!

I got my exams over and done. Actually, I took my last one the previous week. Though I'm a little bit afraid to see the results I still cannot wait to finally get them. But for now I'll have to be in the dark for two more weeks.

Anyhow, I've been trying to put my thoughts into words for the last few days. So far without much success. But I might as well just try writing everything right away and go over it afterwards a few times. :)

I myself have always been my sternest judge. Thus it's no big surprise that I've been disappointed in myself. This year I've made a few decisions that back when I made them I was all honest with myself and could agree them with my moral. However, I now feel that I might have pit my standards too high.

Also I'm not too sure how much I believe in those things by now anymore. I'm feeling a little bit lost between my standards, principles, moral.

I tend to put too much pressure onto myself ending up not beeing able to enjoy standing up for them and believing in their rightness.

Since frustration is what I want to avoid the most I make compromises with myself.

As you can see I'm still figuring out a lot of things and I'm far away from finding answers or the right solutions for me. There's still a long path lying in front of my and I'll have to make much more compromises in order to not lose my hope and end up giving up.

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So here I stand at somewhat like the beginning of the path with a smile on my lips and a strong love for life. Always watching only ahead and keeping my past in mind. That's my lexigraphy (Lexi's biography^^).

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But before making the next steps I want to let you know that I'm very thankful for your support and your motivating comments. I still wish that I could answer them but blogger still does not have fixed this problem so far. :( I really can't stress enough how much joy I experience every time I see that someone left a comment under a post.

Much <3,

Lexi

Live Show/ Gig

If you happen to be in Berlin tonight come and meet me and my super talented friend @ Kikisol. She's gonna sing at the JAM SESSION.

I'll be happy to meet you there.

<3 Lexi

Makeup for the Cancer Patient to Improve Self Esteem and Confidence - Jackie Clark

Hello beautiful!


Today I'll feature a guest post on my blog as promised last week.


Jackie Clark (the author of today's post) is the  Community Outreach Coordinator at the Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance, a leading web resource for mesothelioma cancer.


Jackie told me that she would like to share with my audience "the reality of cancer and how women can say 'YES I have cancer', but I am no less beautiful than I was before my diagnosis."


I  felt much admiration for her knowing that she wants to empower women suffering from cancer & remind them that they still are beautiful.


But before you jump right in into reading I would really like to thank Jackie Clark once more for giving me the opportunity to educate you, my lovely reader, on a topic that is not thought of often enough in the beauty world.


Albeit you are being affected by the following or not, you'll  get provided with some valuable data for sure.


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 Makeup for the Cancer Patient to Improve Self Esteem and Confidence

This is a fact: A cancer diagnosis does not make any woman any less beautiful than she was before the diagnosis.  However, going through cancer treatment can challenge her self-perception and confidence. This is where makeup can play a role in helping to restore her self esteem and confidence.  Makeup can become a companion, a helper, as it were; to give a woman that extra boost she needs when life presents obstacles that take focus and energy to overcome. 

 Like all types of cancer, fighting mesothelioma cancer, a rare type of cancer caused by asbestos exposure, can be an all-consuming experience that leaves little time for anything else. Mesothelioma treatment can involve radiation therapy and chemotherapy that can take its toll on the way women can feel about the way she looks.  Mesothelioma doctors can do a lot to help with the health issues, but it is often left up to the woman to deal with her own self esteem issues by restoring her pre-diagnostic looks and feelings of confidence.  When hair loss occurs, and a woman’s looks begin to change, there is no need for panic.  There are makeup tricks that can definitely make her look and feel better. 

It is recommended that the cancer patient choose cosmetics that are all natural, ones that do not contain harsh chemicals.  For example mineral or organic makeups are best. The new mineral makeup selections are great for this purpose.  Regardless of the type of makeup one chooses, it is important to first check with the doctor to make sure there are no reasons to prevent one’s applying makeup.  Radiation and chemo can cause patients skin to become more sensitive and a doctor can give good advice about what cosmetics are safe to use and those that one should not use while undergoing treatment for cancer.  One’s doctor should pre-approve all lotions, creams and sunscreens, and should be given a list of ingredients to look over before a beauty routine is undertaken. 

One of the first things to remember is that one’s skin type will most likely change when cancer treatment begins.  Learning the basics, such as opting for cool or tepid water instead of hot water on the face, and using a gentle soap that will not dry one’s skin are both important things to remember.  If redness occurs, avoid scrubbing those areas and consult with a physician.   Some itching can occur during cancer treatment.  It is important to avoid scratching.  Scratching will only exacerbate the problem.  A light application of cornstarch to the effected areas can help.  The skin should be treated with gentle care during this time. 

Due to the increase in sensitivity, the skin can take on a mottled appearance during cancer treatment.  It is for this reason, that beginning a beauty routine with an application of a color calming, tinted moisturizer can go far in helping even out the skin tone.  If the skin has yellowish tones, a lavender tinted moisturizer can help neutralize the color.  If there are more red tones in the skin, a green moisturizer is the best solution. The moisturizer should be applied lightly and spread evenly over the face and neck areas.  All make up applications should be kept light to maximize a healthy, natural look.  One mistake a lot of people make is to apply their makeup too heavily. 

A color correcting concealer that follows the same color guidelines as the moisturizer can also help even out skin tones.  The concealer can cover up blemishes very well.  Next apply foundation, set into place with powder, add blush and the fresh, natural look is complete. 

No matter side effects mesothelioma treatment may cause the important thing to realize is that there are natural makeups to enhance ones inner beauty. Cancer should never define who a woman is or prevent her from living her life. When able pamper oneself and realize that cancer should never define you instead paint cancer away with organic makeup.

By: Jackie Clark