Jasminian

Dear younger me, Hi me/you, how are you? You may not have met me yet, but let me tell you that I have (met you). Because in fact I am/was you. You may be wondering how your life will turn out to be like when you grow up. Because yes, I can still remember clearly, that at the age of 12 you were wondering how much time it will take for you to get to the age of 18. And here I am today 25. Yes 25, and no, trust me you won’t feel old, because... I don’t haha! Writing to you, in the hopes that… I don’t know, at some point this could feel pointless since you’re not actually there anymore, but I just wanted to make you sure, that you are going to be okay, you are going to be great, you are going to survive, regardless what you are going through. You know Yasmin, being young, innocent, and carefree with a gazillion of ideas, dreams and your optimistic drive to opportunities, I love that about you. Don’t you ever stop and don’t you ever let it go. Let’s start at the age of eleven. You’r...

Dear readers, Ever since I moved to the UK I realize that my makeup consumption has increased quite drastically. Trust me I did wear makeup, but just as simple as setting powder and some BB cream if I am in the mood. Heavy make-up special occasions only. But this past year I have been using makeup pretty much everyday. BB cream, sometimes foundation, concealer, not to forget I also use a primer underneath, you name it. My skin type is basically sensitive and acne-prone. So if any product does not work on my skin, just wait a few days and zits will start to come. I knew that. I was just stubborn. You see like many of you, I see makeup as fun. Who doesn't like looking 'better' right? But from the accumulation of makeup I have worn over the past few months, I have successfully grown and harvested myself an amount of zits and oh the bonus, acne scars! It sounds disgusting, I know. Apologies. For all of you having had acne, yes, yes. It is frustrating! It is painful and c...