Monday, August 19, 2013

Facial Problems

I don't brag about this at all, but I was born with really good facial skin. I didn't ever pay real attention to it until I turned fourteen. I'm not saying I've always had amazing, clear skin, because of course there would be a pimple every once in a while. And I get embarrassed about it.

So, back to being fourteen. My mom had shown me how to "exfoliate". Ever since then, I've been obsessed on doing it almost every day... even though I knew it could be bad under certain circumstances. So now I'm trying my best to stop exfoliating, and bringing that down to once a week.

I've searched for so many natural ways to keep the skin healthy. I can't remember everything, but I'll touch a few things that I have learned.

Consuming ZINC is good for your skin and hair. Kidney beans contain lots of zinc. DARK CHOCOLATE (90-100% cocoa) is not only great for the skin, but (if you eat properly) tastes delicious and promotes the brain. PLAIN YOGURT is my replacement for milk, and helps the skin with wrinkles! I've even tried applying it externally. OATMEAL on the inside and out is great! Although I am whitening my teeth, I'm going to try and drink GREEN TEA. It's high in antioxidants, reduces redness and inflammation. One cup a day (through a straw for me). Vitamins A, E, C, and B are key as well. Further information on these vitamins here: http://www.fitday.com/fitness-articles/nutrition/vitamins-minerals/4-essential-vitamins-for-great-skin.html
Peppermint, alfalfa sprouts, red grapes, dark berries, brown rice, raw nuts, avocado, kale, garlic, broccoli, tomatoes, eggs (especially the yoke), sweet potatoes (yams), fish, and pumpkin/watermelon seeds... these are all good!
I researched that TOMATOES (the juice and pulp) are promoting for the skin. Personally, the taste is horrible. I applied some to my face for a time.
TEA TREE OIL, - no, you do not want to consume this - something I have been using for a year, only helps when you DO NOT touch your face. Just wash it in the morning, apply to spot/pimple, wash your face before sleep, and apply it again. I find that's the best way for tea tree oil to help.
I have faith in RAW HONEY, which is tied to many more health things. I spread it on my face (just enough so that it's shiny, sticky, but not drooling) and leave it for the day or over night. It makes the skin really soft.
I suggest to research about raw honey, because it helps with excess weight, wounds, the immune system, and many other things!

THE MOST IMPORTANT THING TO CONSUME IS...

~WATER~

By the way, bodies of water are typically blue because it reflects the sky.
Why is the sky blue? Because it reflects the earth's aura. ;)

I heard that a celebrity was asked about her skin. She explained that she drank fifteen fluid cups of water a day. It's totally doable and easy!!! Now I just need to drink more than ten...
Water helps repair skin cells, and our body is, as well known, made up of about 70-80% of this stuff. SO! Drink up, my friends. :)

Friday, August 9, 2013

WHY >> Avatar: The Last Airbender << MAKES ME CRY


I have no idea how a KID'S show can make me cry so much!!
If I'm watching it alone, at least a couple of tears escape my eyes every single episode.


My Favourite Episodes of Season One:

I can't choose any favourites. Although years ago, I became obsessed with Episode 14 (The Fortuneteller) for some reason.
I guess the ones I like the most are the last two episodes. (The Siege of the North Part 1 & 2)

Moments When I Cry in Season One:

(Technically, if you count the intro - before Episode 1 begins, that makes me cry a lot.)

In Episode 2, when Zuko shoots fire and it almost hits the villagers, and they scream. When Aang goes into the Avatar state.
In Episode 3, when they find the room of statues. When Aang goes into the Avatar state.
In Episode 6, when Hyru gets taken. When Katara makes that epic speech. When the people fight back.
In Episode 7, when Aang meets Roku's dragon. When Aang gives Hei Bai the acorn and the people return.
In Episode 8, the whole time Aang is with Roku. When Roku fights Zhao and the temple dudes.
In Episode 10, when it shows Sokka heroically saving the villagers.
In Episode 12, when it shows Aang's past. WHEN IT SHOWS ZUKO'S PAST. <(That has me balling.) When Zuko
and his captain save the man on the ship.
In Episode 13, when the Blue Spirit is saving Aang. When Aang takes off the Blue Spirit's mask, and when he says
that they could be friends.
In Episode 14, when Sokka states that Aang is "a very powerful bender", and Katara realizes it.
In Episode 16, when Aang burns Katara.
In Episode 18, when Katara fights Master Pakku (Gramp-Gramp).
And basically all of the next two episodes. I love it when Aang goes to meet the Face Stealer and how Zuko opens
up to his unconscious body.
"My father says my sister was born to be lucky. He says that I was lucky to be born." -Zuko

My Favourite Episodes of Season Two:

Episode 6 (The Blind Bandit), Episode 7 (Zuko Alone), Episode 15 (Tales of Ba Sing Se), Episode 19 (The Guru), and Episode 20 (The Crossroads of Destiny).


Moments When I Cry in Season Two:

Episode 1, when Aang goes into the Avatar state.
Episode 3, when King Bumi tells Aang that he won't teach him.
Episode 4, when they hallucinate. When they talk at the heart of the swamp.
Episode 5, when Avatar Kyoshi comes out and tells of the past.
Episode 6, when The Blind Bandit shows for the first time. When Toph, alone, fights the guys who captured her.
Episode 7, THE WHOLE EPISODE. (Episode title: Zuko Alone)
Episode 10, when Appa is being stolen.
Episode 15, when Iroh sings to the crying boy. When Iroh sings under the tree to his dead son.
Episode 16, THE WHOLE EPISODE. (Episode title: Appa's Lost Days) See? Even an imaginary animal can make me sob!!!
Episode 17, when Jet gets injured and has to die. When Zuko drops the Blue Spirit mask.
Episode 18, when Zuko wakes up from his dream and touches his scar.
Episode 19, when it shows Aang freeing all his chakras. When Aang does not complete the crown chakra
to save Katara.
Episode 20, when Aang gets shot down in the Avatar state. When Katara revives Aang.
"It's time for you to look inward, and begin asking yourself the big questions!
Who are you?! And what do you want?!" -Iroh

My Favourite Episodes of Season Three:

For some reason, I was pretty attached to Episode 2 (The Headband) and Episode 5 (The Beach). The last four episodes have been observed by my eyes definitely more than three times. (18 - The Phoenix King, 19 - The Old Masters, 20 - Into the Inferno, and 21 - Avatar Aang.)

Moments When I Cry in Season Three:

Episode 1, when Katara cries and talks to her dad. When Roku and Yue talk to Aang and he gains confidence.
When Aang sticks his glider in the mound and it burns.
Episode 4, when Sokka receives his sword (Master Piandao's speech).
Episode 5, when Zuko is in his old vacation house and puts his hand on the mold of his baby hand.
When Zuko confesses at the campfire.
Episode 6, when the sages announce that Roku is the Avatar. When Roku and his dragon die.
When Aang is being shown as a baby. When Iroh talks to Zuko.
When Toph asks if friendships really can last generations.
Episode 8, when Hama talks about being captured.
Episode 10, when Aang shaves his hair again.
Episode 11, when Aang is crying and says he'll make it up to the people who have to stay behind.
Episode 12, when Aang says that the group can never trust Zuko. When Zuko says that he knows what his destiny is.
When Aang says he wants Zuko to teach him.
When Zuko remembers Iroh telling him that he'll find his own destiny one day.
Episode 13, when the dragons come out and dance with Aang and Zuko. When they blow out the beautiful fire.
When the sun master talks about Iroh.
Episode 15, when Hakoda and Sokka hug.
Episode 16, when Katara remembers the raid on her village. When she says who her mother was protecting.
Episode 19, when Roku comes out of Aang. When Avatar Yang Chen says, "Yes, all life is sacred."
and when she gives Aang her wisdom. When Zuko apologizes to Iroh.
When Iroh says Zuko needs to be the new Firelord and when he talks about his own destiny.
Episode 20, when Zuko valiantly takes the lightning for Katara.
Episode 21, when Aang's lightning wound brings flashes of the Avatars. When Katara helps heal Zuko's wound.
When Aang cleanses Ozai from his bending.
When Hakoda says he's the proudest father in the world, and that Katara and Sokka's mother would be proud too.
When Zuko gives his amazing speech. And I'll have to admit, when Aang and Katara kiss.
"Today, Destiny is our friend. I know it." -Iroh

Overview

Wow. This is literally the best show that I will ever encounter. None other can beat it. I will  love it forever, and make my little brothers watch it when they grow up, my friends, my own children, and their children, and turn it into a legend.

However, I cannot go into the movie(s) Mr. Night Shyamalan produced (is producing). All I can say right now is that I am very disappointed with the first movie.

Now I have to go into Korra... Should I do a review on that? ;) We'll see.
Thank you for reading!