This was not how things were supposed to go.

So I'm going to the lake with my friends, and I'm all excited, like,

I get there and get out of my car, go to hug my friend like,

but then I see the guy I like with them, who nobody told me would be there, and I'm like,

And my friends look at me like,

We all go to go swimming, and I'm all,

Then some of my friends and I go get us all pizza and they laugh at me about the situation, and I'm like,

Then our other friend tells me to talk to him, and I go,

I hug all but him goodbye, and I'm like,

Then my friend makes me hug him, and I'm like,

Then I leave like,

And drive away like,

Later I text my friends, like,

And they're like,

To be honest, I don't really know what my skin type is.  However, one thing I can say is that I believe that I have acne prone skin.  If I do certain things, it'll break out.  However, through trial and error, I've figured out a few ways to help keep my skin clear and happy, and so I wanted to share them with you guys, because I wish someone would have told me these things earlier.  Oh, and the best part is, these tips are all easy, quick, and free!

1) Drink more water.

I never realized what an impact drinking more water could have on the clarity of my complexion until I caught a bad cold and, for two days, downed tons and tons of water to soothe my inflamed throat.  About a day or two after I started guzzling more water, I noticed that I didn't have any breakouts, when I usually always have one coming or going.  It's kind of a pain to get into, but water is refreshing - I find that drinking water with ice, using a straw or pretty water bottle, or adding flavoring helps.  Start by keeping a glass by your computer if you're having trouble!

2) Rinse off your cleanser.

Seems obvious, but I noticed that, when I started more dilligently rinsing my face after scrubbing, it appeared to be clearer.  I attribute this to the fact that cleansers break down all the dirt, oil, and makeup on your face, and if you don't rinse well enough, you've basically just made those particles smaller and, thusly, more easily lodged in your pores.  Just a little extra rinsing can go a long way to clearer skin.

3) SMILE!

Stress is a large factor in my skin.  If I freak out, I can develop painful rashes and breakouts, on my face and the rest of my body.  I find that my skin is better behaved when I stress less and try to focus on the big picture.  As I get older, I realize more and more that life is a beautiful thing and that, even if things seem bad for a moment, they WILL get better.  I also follow the mantra "Never be afraid to make a fool of yourself", and I try to be nice to everyone and not let people or little things get me down.  It sounds difficult, but if you put your mind to it, it becomes second nature.  And it's healthy for the rest of you, too!

I hope this helps some of you guys! (:

I'm thinking of buying this pullover hoodie from American Apparel in the color Charcoal.
Lots of people claim AA has great quality and super soft shirts and essential hoodies, so I've come to see it as "the best of the best" for long-time basics.

http://store.americanapparel.net/5495w.html?cid=211

It's a little pricey at $35 (that's after my 25% off coupon code and shipping charges), but the fit and the quality might just make the higher cost worth it.  Plus, it's something I could throw on with a pair of skinny jeans and some boots and still be comfy and cute.  And if I replaced the drawstring with a white one, it could be pretty sweet.

What do you guys think?  Would you buy something like this for fall?