From... N'Rae

 A stunning lament written and sung by my sister who also plays the guitar throughout it. I am convinced she actually is a witch because this is haunting.

M.

skincare routine

 I spend time on my skin at night because it helps me wind down. In the morning I will mostly just moisturize. 

I. I remove my makeup with coconut oil, warm water, and makeup removing wipes.
II. I either cleanse or exfoliate depending on how my skin feels. I cleanse with a Yes To Cucumber facewash right now. Once I run out of it, I will have to find a cruelty free vegan option. If I choose to exfoliate, I use my favorite spiced honey scrub.
III. I use witch hazel to tone my face.
IV. I moisturize with Nivea face cream, and again, I will have to find a vegan alternative when it runs out.
V. I then use castor oil on my eyebrows and eyelashes.
VI. Finally, I put rosehip oil all over my face, but especially on my dry spots.

M.

I am crying for myself tonight

I am crying for myself tonight
like shooting stars from Venus' eyes
bright and beautiful feeling-
sweetly seasoning the empty skies

I am crying for myself tonight
like lightening splitting willow's branch
so shreds my hollow, wooden heart
weeping sap in sticky dance

I am crying for myself tonight
like berries bursting thick, tart sorrow
secret sadness poisons -
and sends me to sleep with
cold blue corpses
'till
  tomorrow.

M.

from... celtic woman

This song reminds me of my little sister, who I haven't seen since my older sister and I moved out together. I miss her very much, but I know I am setting off to make a better life for myself, and her too. I am counting down the days until I see her and my two younger siblings this Christmas.

M.