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After a week of celebrating my birthday, I can’t imagine how on Planet Earth I managed to get sick. I just don’t think tequila would betray me like that, you know? Regardless, I got sick.

And being sick is worse than running out of snacks. It’s not only physically painful at times but it can hurt your self-esteem. Between finding energy to lift a cup of water to my mouth and trying to look decent with snot dripping down my body, it’s hard to get myself to go anywhere. And surprisingly, the world doesn’t care when you have a sore throat and a cough. Eventually you have to get ready and conquer the day. That’s where I come in with my Hey You’re Sick & Gross Starter Pack.

Step 1. Drink lots of liquid. Obviously water but I find that tea helps a lot. Especially when you drink it out of a dorky cup like mine pictured above (Thanks, HomeGoods). If you’re a girl on the go or constantly at the mall, Nordstrom’s E-Bar has a delicious “Sick Tea” which I have tried personally and, as a coffee drinker, I don’t mind drinking at all. Starbucks also has a Coldbuster Tea (Also known as a Medicine Ball).

Step 2. Use makeup that will trick people into thinking you look healthy. Bronzer and hilighters help give you the good kind of glow, not a sick-I’ve-been-sweating-all-night glow. I like to use white on my lower lid so that people think I’m awake and not counting down the hours until I can sleep again. And a natural but bright lipstick color will add some color to your completely, drained face. Tip: Painting your nails, a face mask, or pampering yourself is an easy way to give yourself some lovin. Especially if you’re single like me and don’t have a boyfriend/girlfriend to do cute shit for you. Or maybe you have a boyfriend/girlfriend that sucks and doesn’t do cute shit for you. Either way, it’s important to give yourself some loving.

Left to right: Nyx Jumbo Eye Pencil in Milk, MAC Mineralize Skin Finish in Soft & Gentle, Bite Beauty Creme Lipstick in Granache, Rimmel Bronzer in 022 Sun Bronze, OPI Nail Polish in Austin-tatious Turqoise

Step 3. Wear comfortable clothes that look good on you and that you feel confident in. AGAIN, let’s not forget I’m single. As much as I love them, sweats and PJ’s don’t count on this one. I can’t risk meeting a cute boy and looking like someone who lets a sore throat be enough of a reason to let themselves go. Tip: If you’re lazy like me and refuse to do your hair when you feel down, throw it in a ponytail and put on a cute hat. It’s easy and you still look fashionable and put together.
Side note: If you feel confident in sweats and PJ’s, I am both jealous of you and happy for you. Do you, baby boo.

These steps helped me get up and moving. Now I’m not saying you have to try these but, you would’t be an idiot if you followed my advice ;). Hope any of you sick earthlings feel better. Honest Alien out.

Hat & boots: Forever 21, Jeans: H&M, Sweater & Belt: Target

Discovery Park, Seattle, WA (Credit: Honest Alien)

To celebrate my 25th birthday this year, Travel Buddy/Best Friend and I booked a trip to Seattle, WA.

I live in Southern California and let me tell you, it’s hot here. It’s summer all year-round and we get about five rainy days a year. And I’m a huge fan of rain and the cold. I feel the most creative and productive when it’s cold and gloomy out. The heat just makes me want to hide indoors in the AC and that’s exactly what I do.

So places like Seattle, WA have always called my name. The cold makes me happy and so do trees. Did you know that trees and buildings could co-exist together? Not in Southern California. In SoCal, as the cool kids call it, it is just a hot mess of buildings and sun. We’re also in a drought, so we can’t even care for whatever green we had left. Just buildings, heat, sun, and pavement. Ick.

Seattle was Cheetos Puffs good. You enjoy eating Cheetos Puffs and, when you are done, the enjoyment continues because you get to lick your fingers. Even going to sleep in Seattle was great because you could either fall asleep or wake up to the sound of rain. Plus, I think people love powder down there, if you know what I mean. (whispers) Drugs. Hence, I can really only say two things were noticeably disappointing about Seattle.

There are really weird people (powder lovers) and the nightlife is lacking during the week. But I consider those minor disappointments.

Biscuit Bitch, Seattle, WA (Credit: Honest Alien)

Highlights of the trip:
There was a coffee shop every five seconds. Biscuit Bitch was my favorite. I MEAN THE NAME. Anything slightly crude will instantly draw my attention. Not to mention, their coffee was amazing. Their biscuits also looked and smelled amazing but I never have an appetite in the morning and they closed at 2.

We went on the most beautiful hike at Discovery Park. Hands down the best hike I’ve been on. It was more of a walk than a hike but it was beautiful nonetheless.

There was a bar called Sam’s Tavern and we met a really cool bartender (hey nice face, right?) He took the time to get to know me and Travel Buddy and gave me a drink on the house for my birthday. Not to mention, he kicked us out in the nicest way possible. Letting us choose a song for our exit. No Diggity by Blackstreet will forever make me smile.

Sam’s Tavern, Seattle, WA (Credit: Honest Alien)

Thank you Seattle for showing me your culture, your crazy people, your coffee, and your beautiful scenery. I look forward to seeing you again. And if you decide to go, check out the places I mentioned, you won’t regret it.

Until the next UFO landing, I will be here in Southern California enjoying the heat and the concrete. Honest Alien out.

Pike Market, Seattle, WA (Credit: Honest Alien)

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