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Off the Wall
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Campaign: Sports Changed My Life
Added: 3/19/2008 1:01 PM PT
Last Modified: 4/4/2008 4:30 PM PT
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I work as a swim instructor at my local YMCA. I teach basics strokes (freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke), types of dives (sitting, kneeling, starting, standing), synchronized swimming techniques and water safety to classes of children ranging from age 3 to 15.
Sure, there are lots of aspects of the job to complain about- freezing water, screaming kids, constant smell of chlorine that doesn't go away- but I love my job. I get to work with young children, many of whom are newcomers to the water, and introduce them to the pool. Most of the time, the new swimmers are terrified of the water, afraid that they will sink. They grip on to the wall for dear life while they wait their turn. I try to practice strokes with them, and they cling to my shoulders.
I work with them, gradually allowing them to become more confident in the water, putting their faces in, until, finally, they let go, push off the wall, and start swimming on their own. I find it incredibly rewarding when I see how much their condifence in themselves and their abilities have gone up, and I know that they can see it too.
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After Hours
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Campaign: A MAXalicious Monologue
Added: 8/31/2007 2:34 PM PT
Last Modified: 10/8/2007 12:05 PM PT
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It was just supposed to be a GIRLS NIGHT OUT. A night of partying at the new club AFTER HOURS. A harmless night. It is only when our eyes meet across the room does the night take a dangerous turn. He approaches me, ON THE PROWL, his smoldering eyes bearing down on me. Whisking me off my feet, we float to the dance floor. As we dance ON CLOUD 9, with him whispering SWEET NOTHINGS in my ear, I feel myself giving in to his touch, his lips, as we have our FIRST KISS. We steal away, and head for his limo. I let myself give in to these GUILTY PLEASURES, drinking a little TOO MUCH WINE. His hotel room. He holds the door open for me, waiting. Well, I figure, why not? After all, it takes TWO TO TANGO. Oh, how I love these VEGAS NIGHTS...
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BEAUTY LOTTERY
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Campaign: Fred Segal Beauty Lottery
Added: 9/3/2007 3:47 AM PT
Last Modified: 9/4/2007 3:16 AM PT
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If I were to win a $1000 shopping spree for Fred Segal products, I wouldn’t know what to do with myself. I mean, the most I ever spend on makeup and beauty supplies usually is about $5, at a drugstore. $1000 to do whatever I want with would be amazing.
Well, first I would head over to the makeup section, because makeup is always the most fun. I mean, you can’t really play with hair products the way you can play with makeup. I would start with my face, choosing Smashbox High Definition Fx Foundation as well as their Photo Finish Foundation Primer Spf 15 with Dermaxyl for foundations. Then I would pick the Pout Illuminator, NARS Albatross Highlighting Blush Powder and NARS Color Wash in afterglow to highlight my features and give my face a fresh, warm look. Lastly, I would buy the Smashbox Compact Anti-Shine, because I tend to have a problem as the day goes on with shininess. For my eyes, I would first start off with NARS Liquid Eyeliner. Then for eyeshadow, I would choose Smashbox Eyelights and NARS Duo Eyeshadow Color Set 2. Last, to top it off, I would get the Smashbox Limitless Lash Water Proof Mascara, because I work in a pool and need waterproof mascara if I don’t want black circles under my eyes when getting out. To treat my lips, I would first get the the Ceci Cela Lip Balm to soothe and nourish, Rosie Jane Lip Dew to moisturize, and Pout Lip Plump, to, well, plump. To finish, I would get the Smashbox Backstage Beauty Kit, which has everything a girl can need if I was ever in a hurry.
Then on to skin products. For my face, I would start off with the Mario Badescu Kiwi Face Scrub to exfoliate my face, leaving it soft and smooth. Then I would get the Mario Badescu Orange Cleansing Soap as well as the Aloe Vera Toner. For my body, I would choose Alchimie’s Forever Q-Switch, Mario Badescu’s Raspberry Body Scrub, and Mario Badescu’s Cellufirm Moisturizer. I would also get the Sampar Prodigal Pen to treat, well, anything.
For my hair, I would buy all the Kerastase Oleo-Curl products, to tame my curly hair. The the Bumble & Bumble Prep, Surf Spray, and Curl Conscious Creme. If I wanted to make my hair straight, I would get the Hai Convertible Flat Iron as well as The Big Brush Ionic Paddle.
So that’s it. That would equal approximately $1000. I can’t believe that I could get all that. It’s really amazing.
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Whats in my handbag???
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Campaign: What’s in Your Handbag?
Added: 8/29/2007 4:05 AM PT
Last Modified: 8/29/2007 4:06 AM PT
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Okay, I guess you can say that my handbag, although its about 10 times the size of an actual handbag, has some of the usual stuff in it. It really depends on what time of the year it is. In the winter I usually have a pair of gloves and possibly a scarf stuffed in there, but in the summer I tend to carry a bathing suit for when I go over friends' houses who might have a pool. I also usually have one in there for when I get off of work (i'm a swim instructor). My wallet, which contains my drivers license, a gift card to American Eagle, mall gift cards which I'm sure are expired by now, an AMC MovieWatcher card, used only about 3 times in the past year, my school id, my library card, a list of books I want to read, a free pass for 6 bowling games that I will probably never use, my purchase card from the cruise last summer, and money. I have a glasses case, sometimes an extra pair of glasses if I accidentally walk out of the house with them on. My cell phone- in its own special pocket so it doesnt get damaged. A mini-deodorant, "feminine items," my house keys, my car keys, my gym membership, a lock, tissues, Starbucks napkins because they are made of recycled paper and I don't want to do more harm to the environment by using regular napkins, chapstick, half a mirror (luckily its the regular side, not the side that zooms in on your worst features), and a few hair ties, mostly black. I have receipts from CVS and Wet Seal and Forever 21. Coupons for Six Flags. Three Lindt chocolate wrappers, two pens, an eraser, a highlighter, extra change. Oh, and a unicorn made of sequins and pins that my friend put in there because she thought my purse was too boring.
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