♡ My Tragus Piercing Experience ♡

Before I begin this blog I want to first clarify a few things..starting with my personal pain tolerance...I'm not really good with pain by any means i'd say my pain tolerance on a scale of 1-10 would probably be a 3-4 haha..My first tattoo was horrid pain..although my second didn't hurt at all, I don't know if its because I went through a horrid pain the first time or just the location..But I am not good with needles either..I get sweaty,anxious, hot, thirsty, and light headed..so keep that in mind when reading this, and one other thing is typically the tragus piercing is done with a 16 gauge..mine was done with a 13 gauge needle, which is a bit bigger, I'll talk more about that down below..

The Gauge Size-
So just to kind of explain why I ended up with a 13 gauge needle as opposed to a 16 gauge, initially she asked me if I wanted a flat back stud, or a hoop, I already knew I wanted a flat back stud, and unfortunately she only had a 14 gauge stud left..I was just like sure why not..haha considering I already had my mind set on a stud, and not a hoop...but anyways so she told me she was going to use a 13 gauge needle since the 14 gauge fits the best in that without any problems, although I would have preferred a smaller ball, I can deal with this until it heals :)..so that kind of sums up the reasoning behind that, and here is a picture that isn't mine of gauge needle sizes just so you can see the difference..

The Pain- 
Personally for me it wasn't all that bad, the bad part was that my anxiety with needles made me uncomfortably nervous, and anxious, I was hot...like really hot sweating hot hahaha..but anyways she went over the full procedure of what she was going to do, how it may feel, etc..then she clamped my tragus, which she said some people think is the worst, it didn't bother me at all..like it didn't feel bad..anyways she told me to take a deep breath, she put the needle through, and then told me to exhale and it was over...it didn't hurt maybe a little pinch, and a slight sting, on a scale of 1-5 i'd say maybe 2.5-3 just because of the stinging, and pinch haha..although I have no other needle piercing to compare it to, I have had my lobes, (two holes) done with a gun which is nothing, and I have had my upper/middle of ear pierced with a gun which didn't hurt either, you can probably see the location of that in the picture i post...but the tragus  didn't hurt, it didn't hurt bad enough to bring tears, or anything..and it didn't take long, the only thing that took any amount of time was when she had to screw on the ball she couldn't get it, but thats besides the point...haha

Cleaning Procedure-

I'm assuming every piercer has there own little perk, and procedure, hers personally was simple..she said buy a non-fragrence, anti bacterial soap..preferably Dial, wash your hands, use a Q-tip/cotton swab whatever you like to call it..put hot water on it, get any "crusties" off, put a good amount of the soap on a Q-tip, or your fingers and clean it that way, and move the jewelry back and fourth so it gets in the pericing , then either get another Q-tip, and put more hot water to get the soap off, or just take a shower after..which ever, so yeah pretty simple, also dry it with a cotton swab, I don't think she mentioned that but I did it anyways... It did sting a little when I did it, she said it probably will for the first 3 days or so, but it didn't hurt super bad or anything, it felt a little weird when I was moving the jewelry, I was actually scared to like for whatever reason I thought it might fall out or something weird, but it didn't, and it didn't hurt too bad, or after..

Sleeping With A New Tragus Piercing-

She told me to change my pillow cases and what not, because you don't realize how much bacteria and germs are on your pillow cases, she said don't sleep on it..so although I haven't slept yet with it I am going to do as she said, I am also going to wear my hair up to sleep, at least for a few days just so my hair doesn't get all in/on the piercing, she didn't specify that but I think that makes sense haha.

How It Felt Through Out The Day & Now-

Right after getting it, honestly it just felt like pressure, it wasn't too bad, not painful or anything..then it kind of faded and then occasionally id feel a little bit of pressure again..so like I said not bad at all..and now it feels like nothing really..no pressure, and this is after cleaning it. 

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Class #2, Target Splurge, Tragus Piercing

Alright alright, so I had to get up early this morning for Bio class, it was good, the professors really nice, once again she said its a hard class the average percentage that passes is 48% so thats always great news (sarcasm haha), but it was really good, and I am really glad I only have two classes this semester, once a week..BUT more importantly after class I had a Target splurge, those are always great haha, they had some really good clothing buys...I bought a nice robin egg blue kind of color shirt, new jeggings :), a new black cardigan long sleeved for the fall/winter time, I bought a new black shirt for work, and some rose goldish color sandals which are adorable..surprising just that cost $102 :( sheesh TarJay..hahah..but anyways I did get my tragus pierced, after I clean it tonight I will be posting a 'my tragus piercing experience' for anyone that is considering getting it, or just curious..so that will be up sometime tonight..and as for tomorrow it's going to be another early morning/long day, I work the evening shift tomorrow, and Sunday, which is fine..and then Monday and Tuesday I am spending all day doing homework and such..but yeah look forward to my tragus post shortly, or if you're reading this other than today it is located above ;)...

Where Do We Begin?

Lets first start off with the fact that the nail polish review/swatches etc won't be up tomorrow :( I know, I know, but I am out of nail polish remover, and I have been super busy..I am going to try my best to get it completed, but this time I won't mention a day, it will just be a surprise, haha..On a different note, yesterday was my first day of class, Fall term..and it was ok, the professor is really nice, but the class is math, and it is long..so I kind of felt like I was watching the clock, I think next time I'll drink coffee before I go, or something with caffeine to maybe 'pump' me up for class haha..but yeah I have to get myself together with studying and stuff, so I pass..Aside from that though, I have my other class tomorrow morning, bright and early, I am hoping its a bit more fun, but that will be for another blog..but tomorrow I am still going to try to get my tragus pierced after class, and then do a little shopping :):):):), note to self...get nail polish remover!! ahahah. Now on with today... I spent the whole day relaxing..like I said I would, I slept in as late as I could, haha I didn't get up till around 1:30ish, I then cleaned my room, every things nice and clean, I did two loads of laundry, I have one more left my lovely whites for work!, the most exciting thing that happened today though WAS...dundundun, I moved my furniture, I moved my bed to the center of my room..it used to be against the wall facing my closest, now its dead center facing a blank wall..which hopefully will be changed soon ahha, I moved my dresser to the left of my bed, and put my tv on a temporary night stand thing until I get an alternative it is next to the dresser but its in the corner so I faced it diagonally so it faces the bed, if that makes any sense lol, I kind of like it this way, it feels a little cluttered ( my room is on the smaller side ) but I have to get used to it, if I decide to keep it this way I will be buying a matching tv stand..I think the thing I like the most about it is the fact that it looks like its more full, its hard to explain..but anyways I'll keep you updated on that, and I may just post some pictures once my room is completed!! :)

I'd Be Lying If I Said I Wasn't A Little Bit Stressed Out...

A lot is going on...from work, to school, to life...I know just saying it doesn't sound like a lot but the reality of it is a lot...now lets begin with the fact that this week officially starts Fall term..My first class is Wednesday night, its a three and a half hour class...imagine that, and my other class is Friday morning, a two hour and forty-five minute class or something like that, however the benefit is they are both only once a week.. Now as for work, its been really good..BUT the past two nights that I have closed there have been dilemmas, for starters last night I completely forgot to 'end the day' on the register I know my fault but the guilt I had was outrageous, although I must admit I felt rushed when I saw my mom waiting, and it obviously completely slipped my mind...and tonight it wouldn't even allow me to cash out :( technical difficulties on aisle..gift shop, no pun intended..but honestly I want a smooth night again..where everything just goes perfectly, but perfect shouldn't even be a word to be honest...on another note, life just seems not normal right now, and I don't know if its everything thats going on, like these past two nights at work, and the fact that school is starting, but its like I feel completely drained of everything...and when I say that I mean everything I feel like I just need a minute to breathe, relax, clean my room, and enjoy me time...and I know that isn't going to be possible for a while, I work tomorrow night, I have school Wednesday night as I already mentioned, so Thursday should be my day to get myself together, the one day I have nothing planned, aside from cleaning, Friday I have class in the morning, I get paid!!!!, I am planning on going to get my tragus pierced, its official I am not contemplating the triple helix anymore, and then I get to do some relaxing, or more than likely some homework, I wish someone could feel the agony as I type that, Saturday I have an early morning staff meeting, and I work PM, and I work Sunday night too, so hopefully by  then I will be back to my glorious mood, I am also wondering if that time of the month is coming up, and thats why I am feeling so moody/stressed/tired/anxious/etc. OH but I got my nail polish in today, so hopefully in-between all of that mess, I will be able to get the nail polish swatches and what not done, so I can upload it by Friday, or whenever I can :)...I am going to now go enjoy the rest of this LifeTime Movie I started, and then get some much, or more than needed sleep! Good night all, or morning, whatever it may be for you!

Just sayin'

Ok, so I know I haven't blogged in a few days...Nothing exciting has happened, and sadly I'm not going to have the nail polish review up when I wanted, but *crosses fingers* I'll have it up by Friday, I am still waiting for one of the nail polishes to come in...but I did buy some La Croix, and San Pellegrino limonata..which I love both beverages...La Croix in Berry which is my favorite..no calories..no sodium..no artificial flavors, its like drinking a water, with a bubbly nice flavor..my biggest problem with flavored sparkling water was always trying to reach for that sweetness, but this is the only sparkling water I feel I can bare, its just wonderful, and being that we should drink more water its certainly something that may help some, although I don't have a problem with drinking bottled water, aside from the outrageous prices, thats why I ended up with La Croix, I saw the price of Aquafina $6 for a 24 pack, and $5 for a 12 pack at my grocery store, and I was like...hello Walmart, I think its around $4 and some change if I do recall correctly, but I didn't have time to go to Walmart so hey 12 pack of La Croix for now :), which was about $3 and some change on sale..and as for the San Pellegrino, thats just a treat...definitely not something to be drinking everyday, it is higher in the calorie margin, sugars, sodium, and PRICE lol...but it definitely is something worth trying at least once, I just wanted something I could bring to work, that would feel like a treat occasionally, it comes with 6 in a pack and its about $4 for the 6...as I said pricer..it is a little 'tart' so if you aren't into a little bit of sweet/sour essk...then I do not recommend..and also *crosses fingers* I am going to be getting tragus pierced Friday, hopefully..and I will blog about that. I start my Fall term classes this week, I am only taking two, one is Wednesday night, and the other is Friday morning, so I'll probably blog about that..Oh and I am considering buying a Canon rebel, evidently the reviews are really good, and I am in need, or I am in desire of a new camera...hahaha...that would also be another long review if I end up buying it...still debating, just saying. :)

Davines NouNou Conditioner Nourishing Illuminating Cream Review

My Hair Type:

My hair is color treated, I use heat styling tools on my hair regularly, I have split ends, and my hair does break easily, I have long hair but it always has a natural shine (tip:I always wash, and condition my hair with cold water) it's actually really hard to describe hair, but my point is my hair is far from virgin hair, and perfect hair.

What It's Supposed To Do:

It is for chemically treated and color treated hair, it is made with natural ingredients as opposed to harsh chemicals, it's supposed to nourish, and condition chemically processed/colored hair, and I am assuming it is supposed to add that extra shine.

What It Does For Me:

Honestly I love this stuff, I swear by it now..I have used another one which is called 'NouNou Nourishing Repairing Mask', and I like this one almost 100 times more..this product I am reviewing makes my hair like virgin hair, in my opinion, extremely soft, smooth, and beautiful. You are supposed to leave it on after shampooing your hair for 5-10 minutes, I am so glad I had the opportunity to try this, thanks to my hairdresser, and when anyone asks what I use in my hair I proudly say Davines, because I don't think many people know much about this brand, I could be wrong, but they deserve to be known, and I'm surprised they aren't talked about a lot, cause this stuff is next to wonderful, maybe even a hair miracle in a plastic cup. 

Price:

The price is high, it's $10 at my salon for a 2.5 oz cup, I just recently bough a 8.45 oz cup from Amazon for $24 with shipping and tax. I'm sure if you really wanted to you could find it cheaper on ebay, and searching the web..but otherwise it is pricey but worth it for me at least.

Scent:

The scent is very hard to describe, and I guess thats why I really like it. It's not a fruity smell, or not really floral, in a way I want to say it seems like an older person scent, but at the same time it doesn't, I personally like the smell, I don't like fruity smells in my hair, so its a plus, I kind of feel like it has a 'fresh out of the salon' smell, if that even makes sense, I know thats weird but I get that out of it, which we all know thats a wonderful smell haha, but the smell lasts all day, so thats also a plus. 

Is It Worth It/Rating:

I believe it is worth it, I would probably ask your hairdresser to see what they think first, just because it is quite an expense for a not so significant amount, but I would personally recommend it to anyone who has chemically/colored hair, really dry, dull, hair...or at least give the 2.5oz cup a chance, and see if you love it as much as I do. I give it a 5 out of 5 stars! * * * * *

Getting Packages In The Mail

Is like...an early Christmas (haha) I don't know why but I always get super excited when I get a package...I got my Davines conditioner, and my OPI nail polish, so I am just waiting for my Orly one to come in before I do the review on those..I am probably going to post a Davines review incase anyone is curious..so that will be above, if you look at my blog after I post it (obviously haha) so..yeah I guess I just wanted to share how exciting it is for me to get packages via mail, and mention that I am going to do a Davines review..:)