Danielle's Thought Bubble

"I am bad at being fun." That has been my negative narrative, if you will, for quite some time. I don't party, I don't get drunk, and I'm not super social. Things like loud music or inviting someone over or laughing too hard make me anxious. Something must be wrong with me, I guess.   I am also quiet. Yes, quietness is a part of who I am, and I accept that God made me more of a thinker and less of a speaker. But I'm still learning how to let go of the view that my quietness is a bad thing. The world has taught me that quiet people are boring or weird or forgettable. Some of my timidity, I'll admit, is just fear. Sometimes I squander statements because I am fearful of the response (or lack thereof) that I will receive. Sometimes I won't talk to people because of an unexplainable divide I feel between me and the rest of the world.   Somehow these thoughts of being "not fun" and quiet are colliding into something my mom said to me tonight. It...

I believe skincare tends to both the body and the mind. Taking care of your body's largest organ not only keeps you clean and prevents damage, but it also is a daily regimen that reinforces a commitment to yourself. When you look in the mirror, you see the human that has gotten you this far in life. Each swipe and pat on your face says, "I am worth it." I have taken a strong liking to skincare and continue to look for ways to improve and adjust my routine. For me, it's about finding what products and steps are reasonable to my lifestyle and budget and finding what feels and performs the best. Here are the steps for my current morning skincare routine! Cleanse: Start the day off right with a clean face -- I use the Dermalogica Special Cleansing Gel . It has a great liquidy formula that gently lathers on the face, and I have been using it for almost two years. There's nothing too special about it, but it really leaves my skin feeling fresh and supple. Mist: Next I s...