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Jul 9, 2014

Summer Reading Reviews 2014

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I got these books for 25 cents each at a bookstore that had its books for sale. I have never seen the movies for any of the books except for the 127 Hours, which I thought was good but not really amazing. 

My Book Reviews:

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127 Hours (Between a Rock and a Hard Place) Review

Once I read the book, I thought that Aron Ralston's adventure was really amazing. His story has so much to teach and is so inspiring. 

The story is not all about the arm amputation, but rather about how he grew mentally and spiritually as a human being and how he became to appreciate his life, his loved ones, and even himself more than ever before. 

I would recommend this book more than the movie because it is more insightful about Aron Ralston's life and how he grew as a person and how he became to appreciate life. I think that by reading this book, I have learned the importance of appreciating the people who care about us and to simply appreciate all that we have.

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Sarah's Key Book Review:

This book was really moving; it will not leave your mind. It is a story joins the past and the present to uncover really sad and awful secrets that connect to families together. 

The past takes place during the Holocaust, in France, where a Jewish girl named Sara is arrested, along with her parents. In the present, an American journalist investigates the roundup and discovers how she is linked to Sarah and uncovers the devastating secrets that tare her marriage apart. 

I really recommend this book because it is packed with so many themes, such as the Holocaust, the family, lies, deaths, abortion, and strength. I was really impressed that the story started and ended really strong, leaving me a bitter sweet sensation in the end that really imprinted my mind. 

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The Lovely Bones Book Review:

This book was not what I expected; it was too tragic and gruesome. I thought it would have something more to it, like a twist of some kind, but the plot was too plain and there was nothing that hooked me to the story. 

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The Help Book Review:

This is a beautifully written book. It is one of those books that you just can't put down. It lures you to keep reading because of the secrets involved and the thrill of wanting to know what is going to happen next. 

The Help is a story told through three different voices. Two black women named Minny and Aibleen, and a white woman named Skeeter. Chapter after chapter the narrarators switch out to tell the story from their view. 

Their stories take place in Jacksonville, Mississipi druing the 1950s, where they are about to make a major decision that risks their lives and of their families, since there is nativism and racism going on through that time. 

I would definitely recommend this book because it is a really enjoyable book that is hard to put down. It is a great story that makes you feel intrigue to know what their story is about and how it is going to tie up in the end. 


I hope you find these reviews helpful in choosing wether or not to read these books. If you are planning on buying a book, I would definitely recommend Ebay or Amazon. 

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MayuGirl :)

Jun 18, 2014

How to make a Layered Smoothie or Milkshake

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This was my first attempt doing a layers smoothie, and it actually came out pretty good. I didn't use any recipe or anything, I just went with my instincts and hoped for the best. But I will list everything that I used and how I did it. 

Ingredients: 
1 cup of soymilk
1/2 cup of plain oats
1/2 banana 
4 strawberries
1 tbsp honey or sugar (optional)

Steps: 
1. Blend half a cup of milk, oats, and banana. (Pineapple is optional for color)
2. Pour everything in cup or jar. 
3. Blend the rest of the milk, oats, and strawberries. (Beet is optional for color)
4. Pour on top of banana milkshake. 
5. Decorate with a strawberry. 

Don't worry about how the milkshake will taste with the beet because you cannot even tanste it since you only need a small piece of it to give a lot of color (they are really pigmented and stain a lot!). 

I hope you enjoyed my original recipe for making a layered smoothie or milkshake. If you make one, please tag me and/or hashtag #mayugirl so that I can see how yours came out!
 Love, Mayu Girl

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Jun 11, 2014

No Breakout Make Up


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From left to right: 
- Physicians Formula Natural Look Kit (Foundation, bronzer, and blush)
- Almay Clear Complexion Foundation 300
- Physicians Formula Black Organic Mascara
- Revlon Water Proof Black Eyeliner
- Almay Smart Shade Coral Blush

I think I have finally found the best foundation make up for my face that doesn't clog my pores and make me break out. 

I use both the powder and the liquid foundation and they do not feel heavy nor cakey at all. It looks really natural and feels good on my skin. I definitely recommend it if you've had problems with breaking out or if you just want to prevent acne break outs from wearing make up on your face. 

Love, MayuGirl

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Jan 21, 2014

Unique Foods in Japan!



Sweet Beans with Mochi


Rose Petal Sponge Cake

Last Soba of the year

 

I just wanted to share some of the things that I ate in Japan that are quite different from Western foods. Some of them I had already tried before but others I found quite new. One of the things that I liked the most was the Spaghetti with the Squid Ink Sauce. It was really really good! The one that I least enjoyed was the Vegetable Yakult because it gave me a horrible stomach ache right on New Year's Eve :'( That is the only reason I had to eat my "Last Soba of the Year" after New Year's... Oh well at least I started off the year with a fixed stomach (although I ended 2013 with a horrible stomach ache...)
 
 

 
I really enjoyed my trip to Japan and I can't wait to go back again.
With much love, Mayu
 
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Jan 20, 2014

Hair Care 101

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  • Only shampoo the top part of your hair by massaging your scalp.  This will help prevent your ends from getting damaged, since you only really need to get rid of the dirt and oils from your scalp. 
  • Only apply hair conditioner on the bottom half of your hair. Hair conditioner makes your hair heavier so don't apply on the top part to prevent it from falling.  
  • Dry shampoo and conditioner protect your hair from UV sun rays. This will help your hair keep its natural oils, which will prevent breakage and dryness. 
  • mayu girl, mona lisa, mayu lisa, mayugirl, hair, hairstyle, momentcam, app, ipodDo not brush your hair when it is wet, wait for it to dry. Brushing your hair right after you take a shower will only increase the chances of damage and split ends. 
  • Do not put your hair in a tight ponytail, loosen it up! Love your hair by not putting it on too much pressure. Hairstyles that require tightening your hair will cause your hair to fall off.
  • Avoid hair dryers, straighteners, and curlers. Avoiding these tools will help your hair heal faster from damage. 
  • Don't dry your hair with a towel. Leave your towel on but don't rub your hair with it because it will damage your hair.

 
 
 I hope you found this blog helpful!
Mayu Girl :)
 
 

Oct 27, 2013

Things to do on an Airplane




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Two weeks ago, I sat on an airplane for thirteen hours! So here are some tips to helped me from dying of boredom and a flat butt.

The first thing that came to my mind was to socialize with this guy that was sitting two seats next to me. We were lucky because we had an empty seat between us so we had some extra space. We talked about a lot of different things. It was pretty fun to get out of my comfort zone and speak to strangers, lol. 

After that, I thought that I would watch a movie, but I discovered that for some reason the economy class had to purchase the earphones for two bucks. Unfortunately, I did not bring my own earphones and I did not want give up 2 bucks for some earphones that wouldn't even last me for a day. So I watched two tv shows and three movies without audio. That was pretty fun... 

Then during lunch, I ate as slow as I could to waste some time, I drank a lot of water, which made me go to the bathroom about five times.

After that, I think I just went to sleepOh wait no, I did some of my homework. But that doesn't count because it wasn't fun. 

That is it for today's story, I will be posting lookbooks in the future because I just got loads of clothes in my mail and I am pretty excited to show them to you, yay. 

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Oct 9, 2013

Halloween Costume List

So I'm just going to list some of the best costumes I think there are for this Halloween. You can use this list if you are still not sure about what you are going to dress up as on Halloween. If you click on the name, I will have it linked to a webpage to show you how the costume looks. I've always wanted to create my own costume but I am still in the process on learning how to use my sewing machine so I guess this year won't be that year, lol.

  1.  Monster's University Sulley for Women
  2. Scaryy D:  > White Nun
  3. Where's Wenda?
  4. Grease Bad Sandy
  5. Harley Quinn
  6. My fave > Giggles Clown
  7. Olive Oyl
  8. Neytiri Avatar
  9. Sassy Jasmine
  10. Super Nova
Okay that's it for now. I wanted to list more but I have been very busy with school work and other stuff, but I hope this can help you decide what to wear on Halloween! I won't be able to post for two weeks from now. But when I get back I promise I'll post DIY's, Look books, and other fun stuff

Oct 2, 2013

DIY Halloween Nails


Are you ready for Halloween? Start getting the spooky vibes by trying out these nail art designs. I hope you like them!
 
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Sep 2, 2013

10 Commandments For This Fall


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1. You shall get cutout boots.

2. No excuses, long sleeve denim shirts.

3.  Printed leggings as well.

4. Exercise for turkey time! (and pecan pies)

5. Start saving for fall/winter clothes.

6. You shall get fall scented moisturizers.

7. You must take your booties out of your closet.

8. Go shopping if you lack one of the above mentioned products.

9. Must watch:

    a) Insidious Chapter 2 (Terror) - September 14
    b) Prisoners (Thriller) - September 20
        My love Jake Gyllenhaal in in this movie <3
    c) Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2 (Comedy)- September 27
    d) About Time (Romance) - November 1
    e) The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (Action)- November 22

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Aug 23, 2013

Check Out These Amazing Youtubers

Okay so I just wanted to share my favorite people on Youtube. I think that a lot of them have been my inspiration to have a blog and love fashion. If you have other youtubers that you think are awesome, share on the comments below!

My number one favorite is: Zoella280390

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Her videos are about beauty and fashion; she also makes tag videos and other fun videos. She is really sweet and funny, and she's British (I love her accent). I think that Zoella has a really good sense of fashion and I love the fact that she always has the best make up on. I really recommend you her channel if you are interested in these kinds of things. 

My number two: MakeupbyMandy24

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She is the chicest girl ever, she usually makes haul videos and make up tutorials.  She is a really young youtuber but honestly, she has a lot of sense for styling and beauty. 

Okay, so this youtuber has nothing to do with fashion or beauty whatsoever, but he makes some pretty good videos. He makes a lot of random videos, which I think is awesome because he surprises me every time and his videos always come out quite interesting and entertaining. 

Last but not least, I wanted to share with you guys a youtuber that I consider to be an upcoming youtuber. You should check her out, her channel is SierraMarieMakeup
She makes weekly outfit ideas and a lot of hauls and DIYs.

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Jul 30, 2013

10 Things I'd do if I were a Guy

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1. I would eat bacon all day, every day. 

2. I would try to be like Robert Downey Jr. 

3. I would comb my hair like John Travolta.  

4. I would become a professional sumo.


5. I would shave my hair on the sides and have the rest in the shape of a chameleon. 

6. I would wear pink snapbacks. 

7.  I would NEVER grow a three-hair-wannabe mustache/beard.

8. I would learn how to skateboard. 

9. I would teach my dog how to skateboard. 

10. I would name my dog Bacon.