Wednesday 28 January 2015

Being Perfect?

hey guys,




I hope you all are okay..I know I am.


Recently I have been on YouTube and looking for new people to subscribe too. I wasn't really successful but I watched some old videos of Emma Blackery (if you don't know who she is, CHECK HER OUT!), and I obviously noticed she had a couple of music videos and I really, REALLY liked one called 'Perfect', which ironically is about being perfect the way you are and it is such a lovely song. Personally she reminds me of Paramore, so if you like them or that type of music, I'm sure you will like hers.


Basically, everyday and everywhere I go I see people - especially teens - who are unhappy with themselves and always pick at their features. I know the most common things are weight and skin. but does it REALLY matter? You are allowed spots, you will get spots.. your a teenager! It happens and if it doesn't, consider yourself lucky! And a lot of people hate their weight whether, you think 'I'm fat' or 'I'm too skinny'. DONT! I can only really say for people who say their fat as I am one of you, but don't EVER use words like 'fat', 'skinny', etc, use nice words like 'I'm beautiful' or 'I'm smart'. everyone picks on the things they don't like about themselves when you could pick out the things that you like instead. For example, I like my hair and I have a hair routine so I can keep it the way I like it, I'm also losing weight (slowly..) so I can say I'm the weight I want to be, I also like my legs. So even though I hate my arms or my hands etc I focus on the things I like when picking outfits or even just looking in the mirror.


A lot of people will look in the mirror and see if their spot is obvious, when they could look how nice their eyes are or hair. So PLEASEEE do this in future. That's all I ask of you.


Well anyway, Emma's 'perfect' song also tells us this and I LOVE IT! which is what inspired me to write this. I know its not the best quality blog as I'm rambling a lot but I'm currently sat at in my ICT classroom after school and I thought of the idea so I thought I would write down my thoughts..


please let me know in the comments if you have any specific topics you would like me to write about. I am hoping to do a blog with nice photos some time soon. So keep your eyes peeled:)
quote: A smile is the best makeup a girl can wear.


I love you all!
Adios Amigos.xo

Wednesday 14 January 2015

Dealing with Psoriasis?!

Hey guys, so this is going to be more of an advice post for EVERYONE.. Even me!
Before I get Into my blog post, I will say what it is and, cures and things like that.


'Psoriasis is a skin condition that causes red, flaky, crusty patches of skin covered with silvery scales.'

The most common places to have the condition are the elbows, knees, scalp, and lower back. However it can appear anywhere! Some people can get it really bad which can Intefear with their everyday life and some people can have it so it's just red and sore. On the NHS website is says 'Psoriasis affects around 2% of people in the UK. It can start at any age, but most often develops in adults under 35 years old.' I'm only 16 but I started to develop it at 14/15. But even some people can be born with it..It is a long-lasting disease (or condition as I like to say), which can have periods where there are a lot of symptoms then followed by bearly any symptoms what so ever.

Like I said I'm now 16. I have it on my scalp which is in terrible condition, on my elbows, my ears, one of my knees and it is developing on my shoulder. It seems to be getting worse and worse even though I have prescribed creams and liquids. I think I'm going to have to see a skin specialist as my head it really bad. Hopefully they don't make me shave my hair off as it is very long! But if you are someone who thinks that you are developing psoriasis, i found out that rubbing in baby oil after your shower while you are still wet can help calm it until a certain extent. Whether this was just for my skin I'm not sure, but you could always try it. 

I used to only have it on my scalp in a small area about 2cm wide. Then a few months later it is spreading all over my scalp. Scary huh? Anyway, in year 10 I was really worried about showing it. It was quite hidden at the start but as it progressed it came slightly out of my hair line and - I think - became obvious. I didn't used to have my hair up unless I had pe, sometimes if I was in a period with bad symptoms I would just do a side plait/braid to keep it hidden. But why? Why should any of us with this condition or any condition, be ashamed? It's who we are and it was obviously meant to be. I've been told a few people I know have it but that was only when I opened up about it and realised there's more of you out there😊 

Unfortunately there's no cure to psoriasis which kind of sucks.. But there are ways of controlling it such as creams, liquids and even shampoos! I recommend going to a GP if you think you have psoriasis as then they can help you control it as soon as. That way I think it will stay minimal. 

But I want to know, if any of you reading this have or know any one who has psoriasis to comment how you cope and share your thoughts as I do read every comment. There may not be many of you now but If my blog succeeds, hello future readers. 

If anyone wants another detailed version or if you have any questions let me know in the comments and I will certainly write another!

Adios amigos!xo