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Aly. 21. Las Vegas, Nevada. Dreamer, schemer, and make believer. I'm everything you know and everything you can't understand. I'm full of contradictions and misconceptions. I love without holding back and can change your life if you let me. Never underestimate me because that will be your biggest mistake. Myspace Flickr

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Thursday, April 27, 2006

I was tagged by Kain on a couple of things, this is the only one I have the brain power for at the moment. But, Kain, I promise I'll do the other one as well :)

Speak now, or forever hold your peace...

If you comment to the post:

1. I'll respond with something random I like about you.
2. I'll tell you what song/movie reminds me of you.
3. I'll name something we should do together.
4. I'll say something that only makes sense to you and me.
5. I'll tell you my first/clearest memory of you.
6. I'll leave you a quote that is somehow appropriate to you.
7. I'll ask you something that I've always wondered about you.
8. If I do this for you, you must (please) post this on your journal so you can do the same for other people.

Alysa [ 3:05 PM ] | 6 comments

Tuesday, April 25, 2006

So my mom's bankruptcy is final, she should have her discharge papers in 2 weeks. What does that mean? That means that I have to start looking at places again, and can do it for real since she won't be turned down. Silly people.

So remember how several posts back I did a really girly blog post? I made it a blog, yay! Ladies and gentlemen, in it's national debut, please enjoy Bella!

For those of you who like quirky but good, great actually, music; go here.

Now as for me, I'm going to find something to do, like eat or put on make up or do carwheels.

Alysa [ 5:54 PM ] | 1 comments

Monday, April 17, 2006

This is mostly a picture post from the weekend. I'll caption them though :) The above was taken at a park across the street from my house.

Brent, same park.

A 400$ dress I fell in love with and looked amazing on me.

Same dress but with me rejoicing.

On the drag, drinking diet coke.

This was on a fence when we were walking around.

Sunday and the secret place

Okay now that you are overloaded on pictures, I'm off to get food. I'll catch up on your posts this afternoon. Hope you all had a Happy Easter.

Alysa [ 1:11 PM ] | 4 comments

Tuesday, April 11, 2006

So after my last post, I talked to some close friends. I came to decide I'm going to start a blog just for my beauty, fashion, sex, and relationship stuff. It's going to be fun and awesome. So now I need your help in ideas for a name.

I've had an amazing past couple of days. Up until this morning anyway. Thanks to someone who I need to come up with an alias for, I've been happy for more than 2 mins at a time. But now I don't want to get out of bed and my head is pounding and I want to do nothing but sleep and cry. I think I'm only aloud 2 happy days every 6 months. And I just filled my quota.

Oh and a very happy 18th birthday to Emily.

Edit/Rant::
I had come up with the idea that since my mom took my ballet room away for her treadmill and scrapbooking shit, that she could go to the front office of our community and get a key for the excersise rooms. They have a room with hardwood floors and ballet bars. She is home sick today so I figured it would be easy for her to do so since she wouldn't have to take a long lunch or something to go do it. I know some of you are probably think why don't I just go up there and get it, I've tried, they won't let me since my name isn't on the lease. So I asked if she could go do that today since she's home. She said they would charge her, in other words, no. This pisses me off since the past 4 days in a row she has come home with a venti espresso frappicino with 2 add shots. Thats almost 24$ for coffee that I could have bought groceries with, or got the damn key or fuck, kept the internet on. Yes, I am currently high jacking my neighbors wireless. This is so fucked up!
End Edit/Rant::

Alysa [ 12:09 PM ] | 6 comments

Saturday, April 08, 2006

WARNING: EXTREMELY GIRLY POST. MALES BEWARE.

So all my ladies read on. I have goodies and fun things to share. First off, I got my new anti-baby pills [birthcontrol] and oh the joy..they have these things called 'personal packs'. Go here to see what I mean. So cute! They also have the program where they send you an email full of info on the topic of your choice, then you take a small quiz over the info. After you complete 2 you get 5$ off your next refill, complete 3 and you get 10$ off, and complete all and you either get a free month of birth control or one of those uber cute personal packs. Guess which I chose, oh yes the personal pack. I chose the daisy one.
Now, if you have time to waste, go here. I stumbled upon this site a few days ago and I am now in love. It may seem like the ordinary fashion and beauty site but oh it's so much more! There is a small pink icon next the shopping bag. That is the best part. You get to add all of your fave products, shops, brands, designers, and celebs. Plus there are great forums where women everywhere share their fave products. If you haven't tried some of my faves I recommend a few. Philosophy is one of the best lines of products for pampering. Their facial kits are to die for, bubble baths scrumptious, fragrances that make you melt, and make up that is super unique. One of their best products is Heaven on Earth. It's a body scrub to use in the shower [they also have sugar scrubs and hot salt scrubs], and the smell is something out of my dreams. It makes my skin glow.

Benefit is one of my other ultimate product lines. Not only do all of their products have cute names but they really do work. And best of all..EASY. I have used almost every make up product known to man, I have an addiction. I know all the tricks and just love love love make up. Benefit comes through though, their products do exactly what they say they do. I also love them because I have sensitive skin, I can't wear anything heavy or man made product filled. Their face washes, make up removers, tinted moisturizers, powders, everything..are light. So go play on their website.

Finally, even thought I don't have the money to do this, Bagborroworsteal.com. Let me explain the brilliance. If you love bags, as I do, but can't afford to spend 500-5,000$ on a single bag. This site is just genius. You pick your plan [Trendsetter, Princess, Diva], then simply borrow designer bags. I know..borrowing bags?! You can now carry that Louis Vuitton back that celebs have or show off that Chloe clutch at a party. All you do is pick your bag, they mail it, use it, pick a new one and send the other back. How fun is that?!

I've been considering doing post like this and some that are very Sex and the City-esque, but I wasn't sure if you all would care to read it. But I like doing these sort of things. Fashion, make up, relationships, sex, tips and tricks...they all appeal to me and I love writing about them and sharing ideas. So, I want some feedback. Even though I might write about these things anyway. :)

Alysa [ 8:09 PM ] | 7 comments

Thursday, April 06, 2006

First things first: New Layout. Same basic structure but brighter/deeper. Go look.

A lot of my relationships are being pushed to limits lately. Of course on is my mother, I don't think that will be resolved until I move out. Even then she will look at it as betrayal and things won't calm down. Tiffany has been testing me lately too. Her and I rarely fight, small tifts but they are usually resolved in the same phone call. The other night she called me upset over something her husband did, again. I was prepared to just listen to her rant and then get her thinking of something happy. She threw something at me that I didn't expect though, she was smoking. Now, normally not so shocking, she has smoked as long as I've known her, but she is 6 months pregnant. To top it off, her brilliant husband [catch the sarcasm?] went and got them for her. I was angry to say the least. They haven't even been married a year and they have not been happy for even a third of that. She won't leave him because she doesn't think she can raise two girls on her own and that no man will ever want her. That thought process just pisses me off. There isn't a damn thing I can do to help though, I let her know I'm here and put my two cents in when asked, otherwise I'm out.

Something lighter though. I got new medications today. I'm going back on Zoloft. New anti-baby pills. And something to help with my panic attacks [yay sedatives]. Cross your fingers, toes, and whatever else that these work. Anyways, it's been a very long day that I didn't want to begin in the first place. I think it might be time for dinner and mindless drama filled TV.

Before I go, I want to thank those of you that have taken and kept interest in me and how I'm doing. Your warm wishes, prayers, happy thoughts, and personal stories make me smile even if only for a minute.

Alysa [ 6:57 PM ] | 5 comments

Wednesday, April 05, 2006

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Tuesday, April 04, 2006

I wanted to update so that people don't worry. The past week has been hard. My mothers first husband and father of my siblings passed away. I went to the viewing but not the funeral, my oldest brother came in later that day. So I did some artful dodging and stayed with a friend till monday. My mother and I are not on speaking terms. My wrist is bandaged and my head is pounding.
Do you ever have days where you just need to wear high heels and do glam make up? Thats me today.
My sister and I had a long long long talk. She knows first hand about how my mom can be. Aparently I'm not the only one my mom tries to convince that they are crazy. She did it to my sister when she was my age and thats when their relationship ended. I also found out that her and the brother I get along with have had 'talks' about how to get me out of this house and away from my mother. She also offered to help me learn how to deal with my mom. That should be a course you can take at the local community college.
I love Gilmore Girls and Sex and the City. Just an FYI, incase you didn't know. I need powdered donuts and a martini. Odd combo but I'm hormonal.
I want everyone to leave a comment telling me their ultimate crappy guilty pleasure movie. Kay..Go!

Alysa [ 7:44 PM ] | 5 comments