Monday, June 6, 2011
#8 Cheek piercing diary DIMPLE PIERCING MIRACLE WORKERS!
I have been experimenting with different herb treatments that I heard were great for cheek piercings but I am in LOVEEEE with these two:
chamomile tea as I have mentioned in my previous posts it soothes, reduces redness and helps with infections
chamomile tea as I have mentioned in my previous posts it soothes, reduces redness and helps with infections
AND
TEA TREE OIL!!! oh my gosh this is just a miracle for my piercings I have been using it for the last three days and the redness around my hole has reduced by 10 TIMES some tips though:
Do not get it in an antiseptic spray if you have sensitive skin. it will dry put your poor face BIG TIME
It makes your face smell like cleaning products ;)
If you do manage to try it dab a little bit around your holes with a Q-tip and see the results; if your skin can take it and wont feel too dry and flaky continue with such once or twice daily if not dilute with water.
I have also heard that Aloe Vera is great too its worth a try! keep you posted piercing buddies!
Peace and Love
Susanne Dey
Saturday, June 4, 2011
#7 cheek piercing diary infection gone!
The infection I had is now 98% gone. I have also noticed that these piercings are the sensitive type in which you have days where they're bad and a week where they co-operate with you- I call it the honeymoon period. I have also noticed that when you do get them pierced you feel as if your mouth is heavy even after the swelling goes down and when you open your mouth you can see bumps along your cheek's walls. The feeling of heaviness and the bumps leave after some time. you also have to learn to talk, smile and laugh all over again, it's been close to three months for me and I still stutter at times.
Keep you posted,
Susanne Dey
Keep you posted,
Susanne Dey
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
#6 Dimple Piercing Diary..... 2 months and a half.... IMPROVEMENT! still infected though
It has now been two months and a half since I got my dimples pierced and boy has it been an adventure! I've been cleaning them and making sure I don't bite on them when I eat. I was looking at them in the mirror this morning and it seems like they are finally starting to heal up, I was ecstatic! my "problem piercing" used to be my left side (it was the side that bled during piercing and the one with the god made dimple), but these days it's been my right. Although the white bumps are still there, I am happy to report that they have reduced in size and my face does not feel as tight anymore (knock on wood, knowing my luck I'll probably jinx myself hehehehe). I know most of you that are reading my piercing posts already have them pierced and are looking for someone to relate to, or are researching the subject wondering whether you will make the decision that would esthetically and generally change your life with things such as...
1. first of all, to state the obvious, your face will swell up real bad not to mention you will have sticks coming out of your cheeks for a period of time. you must also understand that your piercings won't be looking the way you pictured, as you are still healing. It will much better at the end result- be patient.
2. THEY ARE A PAIN IN THE ASSS! If you don't plan on sticking to your cleaning routine RELIGIOUSLY (that means no smoking, no drinking, no spicy food, little milk, multi vitamins, and a healthy diet) then you should definitely think twice before paying big bucks for these little suckers and ultimately jeaportizing your face.... jus sayin
3. THEY WILL change your face shape drastically! I don't if its just me and it seems like its common sense but my face swelled up like a balloon the first month, when it finally swelled down it didn't go back to what it was like before. which means I now have to use bronzer on my chin and cheeks to create the illusion of a thin face.
4. Those of you who absolutely cannot leave the house without putting on a thick wall of foundation, blush, highlighter, bronzers and all that jazz (not that there's anything wrong with it i'm guilty of such) don't expect to be following the same beauty routine. When I first got it done I made sure I pierced them during March Break I didn't wear make up for a week. I used to be this cleansing fanatic where I'd cleanse my face, put on masks and stuff but I couldn't do that. My face was a mess I got acne and my skin was flacking off (though I believe it's from the swelling). I couldn't sleep, I fainted the second night because I wasn't eating right and I had very low iron. If you really love these piercings you'll work around the obstacles and find ways to compromise.
5. I say this a lot: If you are only getting these piercings solely for the purpose of getting dimples, please don't. They cost a lot (I spent close to $350 so far), you won't be able to stick to the routine, 4/5 people take them out by their first infection. It's too much of a bother (you have to worry about cleaning, infections, talking too much, laughing too much, smiling too much, not having oral contact with boyfriends and such, bleeding, discoloration, scars, blemishes, cheek swallowing ball etc. etc. etc.) and you won't be as passionate for them to have the patience.
I'm not saying I know everything, I'm just trying to benefit others through my experience so far. I know when I was in my researching phase I wished I had a blog to read about it, that way the information wasn't scattered.
If you have any questions I'll be happy to try to help just get at me
or if your lazy and don't want to/ have a blogspot account send the word by email at eman.h1992@hotmail.com. I will keep posting
Happy Healing
Susanne Dey.
P.S change your pillow sheet weekly and sleep with a ton of pillows :D
1. first of all, to state the obvious, your face will swell up real bad not to mention you will have sticks coming out of your cheeks for a period of time. you must also understand that your piercings won't be looking the way you pictured, as you are still healing. It will much better at the end result- be patient.
2. THEY ARE A PAIN IN THE ASSS! If you don't plan on sticking to your cleaning routine RELIGIOUSLY (that means no smoking, no drinking, no spicy food, little milk, multi vitamins, and a healthy diet) then you should definitely think twice before paying big bucks for these little suckers and ultimately jeaportizing your face.... jus sayin
3. THEY WILL change your face shape drastically! I don't if its just me and it seems like its common sense but my face swelled up like a balloon the first month, when it finally swelled down it didn't go back to what it was like before. which means I now have to use bronzer on my chin and cheeks to create the illusion of a thin face.
4. Those of you who absolutely cannot leave the house without putting on a thick wall of foundation, blush, highlighter, bronzers and all that jazz (not that there's anything wrong with it i'm guilty of such) don't expect to be following the same beauty routine. When I first got it done I made sure I pierced them during March Break I didn't wear make up for a week. I used to be this cleansing fanatic where I'd cleanse my face, put on masks and stuff but I couldn't do that. My face was a mess I got acne and my skin was flacking off (though I believe it's from the swelling). I couldn't sleep, I fainted the second night because I wasn't eating right and I had very low iron. If you really love these piercings you'll work around the obstacles and find ways to compromise.
5. I say this a lot: If you are only getting these piercings solely for the purpose of getting dimples, please don't. They cost a lot (I spent close to $350 so far), you won't be able to stick to the routine, 4/5 people take them out by their first infection. It's too much of a bother (you have to worry about cleaning, infections, talking too much, laughing too much, smiling too much, not having oral contact with boyfriends and such, bleeding, discoloration, scars, blemishes, cheek swallowing ball etc. etc. etc.) and you won't be as passionate for them to have the patience.
I'm not saying I know everything, I'm just trying to benefit others through my experience so far. I know when I was in my researching phase I wished I had a blog to read about it, that way the information wasn't scattered.
If you have any questions I'll be happy to try to help just get at me
or if your lazy and don't want to/ have a blogspot account send the word by email at eman.h1992@hotmail.com. I will keep posting
Happy Healing
Susanne Dey.
P.S change your pillow sheet weekly and sleep with a ton of pillows :D
Monday, May 16, 2011
#5 Cheek piercing diary.... INFECTED Still No Improvement
The white bumps on my right dimple piercing has gotten bigger. The hole feels tight and is terribly red. It seems like both sides are bruised and hard. Is it scar tissue forming or am I just healing up in a strange way? It's probably an infection. I really don't know and quite frankly I'd rather not spend too much time thinking about the cause- time better spent caring for them and studying. I think there's a bit of an improvement hopefully. I will not give up! I am prepared to sacrifice my cheeks to amputation. Those of you who are in the same boat as I will truly understand. (hehehehe)
Sea Salt, Bactine, and Angry Piercings
Susanne Dey
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| Went wild on paint. Wish my camera will focus enough to see the white bumps, you can only see the discoloration |
Sea Salt, Bactine, and Angry Piercings
Susanne Dey
Friday, May 13, 2011
#4 Cheek piercing diary.... Infected ouch it hurts it really really hurts
OUCH! My face is on fire and feels tight. I woke up this morning with white pimples all around my piercings so after cleaning it 4 times with chamomile tea and sea salt the bumps seem to fade away but in it's place is a red hard blotch around the hole. It could be one of four things:
#1. I went to an awesome concert screamed and hollered way too much. the white bump and blotch is a callus
#2.I used this
I saw my friend using it on her infected nose piecing so I thought I'd try. BIG MISTAKE I woke up the next day (same day as the concert) feeling dry, slept, and woke up with the bumps maybe I burnt them with the cleaner?
#3. drank root beer for first time in two months and ate pizza with hot sauce I heard thats bad
#4. It could be my body rejecting it or migration. As with any other surface piercing-especially those in high traffic areas (cheeks) rejecting and migration is super common.
or it could be a mixture of all of the above. My cheek hurts but I can't take the jewelry out, if my cheeks are infected I wouldn't want to trap the infection in my skin.
I guess the best I can do is pray... and call my piercer in the morning see what they say.
Not regretting it yet!
Susanne Dey
#1. I went to an awesome concert screamed and hollered way too much. the white bump and blotch is a callus
#2.I used this
I saw my friend using it on her infected nose piecing so I thought I'd try. BIG MISTAKE I woke up the next day (same day as the concert) feeling dry, slept, and woke up with the bumps maybe I burnt them with the cleaner?
#3. drank root beer for first time in two months and ate pizza with hot sauce I heard thats bad
#4. It could be my body rejecting it or migration. As with any other surface piercing-especially those in high traffic areas (cheeks) rejecting and migration is super common.
or it could be a mixture of all of the above. My cheek hurts but I can't take the jewelry out, if my cheeks are infected I wouldn't want to trap the infection in my skin.
I guess the best I can do is pray... and call my piercer in the morning see what they say.
Not regretting it yet!
Susanne Dey
Thursday, May 5, 2011
ACCEPTED!! and It Feels So Good!
#9- Today I Learned....
That you must take action if you expect great outcomes....
Today I got my huge letter of acceptance from Carlton University! I cannot believe I got accepted (though I know that they accept about anyone still I feel so special) it seems like my hard work is finally paying off. In my happiness I sent Joshua a message forgetting my vow to forget him! I can't believe he's still the absolute first person I go to- It's like my mind is wired to think that way (It's been six years of this). I got accepted into Psychology, Sociology or Anthropology due to my "outstanding academic percentages" I CAN TAKE MY PICK! ooooo this feels so good! Oh the power hehehehehe! Of course my choice would be Psychology.
I also got a scholarship of $4,000 (1 per year). If I can somehow get my marks up I can get a scholarship of $8,000 -16,000. Oh the AGONY, if I can somehow end my laziness!
I am extremely ecstatic right now!
Advice, Blog readers, Don't Stop Don't Give Up KEEP TRYING! It might seem complicated now but it'll be all worth while in the near future!
Smilin' Susanne Dey
That you must take action if you expect great outcomes....
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| Crazy Carlyle by S.Dey |
I also got a scholarship of $4,000 (1 per year). If I can somehow get my marks up I can get a scholarship of $8,000 -16,000. Oh the AGONY, if I can somehow end my laziness!
I am extremely ecstatic right now!
Advice, Blog readers, Don't Stop Don't Give Up KEEP TRYING! It might seem complicated now but it'll be all worth while in the near future!
Smilin' Susanne Dey
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
13 Months of Sunshine.
#8- Today I Learned...
That sometimes you just need a break from life.
I woke up this morning and looked around my four walls. I thought of how exhausted and stressed out I am and decided I should take a day off- which meant playing hooky for the day! So I went back to sleep promising myself that "I will try again tomorrow". Today coincidently was the brightest moon of the year so I spent the day baking and cooking ready to throw my family a beautiful Barbecue get together. I strung lights on the Gazebo and hung little paper lanterns along the fence. I also bought my record player down from my room and into the backyard. (highly recommend ELO's Out of the Blue record) Mmmmmm yum and scented candles! With swift graceful movements and spontaneous planning the party was set for motion. I made corn dogs, Tacos, fries, hot dogs, hamburgers, kabobs, and feta cheese salad. For dessert I made a New York style cheese cake and Chocolate mousse
really easy and equally yummy Chocolate Mousse recipe I used:
6 oz. semi-sweet chocolate
5 large egg yolks
2 cups whipping cream, whipped1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1 teaspoon instant coffee dissolved in 1 tablespoon hot water
2 Tablespoons rum
Instructions:
1. Melt chocolate in top of a double boiler.
2. Stir rum into whipped cream.
3. Add eggs yolks, coffee, and vanilla to the melted chocolate.
4. Fold chocolate mixture into the whipped cream. Pour into individual dessert glasses. Let set for 2 hours in the refrigerator.
That sometimes you just need a break from life.
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| Brightest Moon of the Year by S.Dey |
I woke up this morning and looked around my four walls. I thought of how exhausted and stressed out I am and decided I should take a day off- which meant playing hooky for the day! So I went back to sleep promising myself that "I will try again tomorrow". Today coincidently was the brightest moon of the year so I spent the day baking and cooking ready to throw my family a beautiful Barbecue get together. I strung lights on the Gazebo and hung little paper lanterns along the fence. I also bought my record player down from my room and into the backyard. (highly recommend ELO's Out of the Blue record) Mmmmmm yum and scented candles! With swift graceful movements and spontaneous planning the party was set for motion. I made corn dogs, Tacos, fries, hot dogs, hamburgers, kabobs, and feta cheese salad. For dessert I made a New York style cheese cake and Chocolate mousse
really easy and equally yummy Chocolate Mousse recipe I used:
Ingredients:
6 oz. semi-sweet chocolate
5 large egg yolks
2 cups whipping cream, whipped1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1 teaspoon instant coffee dissolved in 1 tablespoon hot water
2 Tablespoons rum
Instructions:
1. Melt chocolate in top of a double boiler.
2. Stir rum into whipped cream.
3. Add eggs yolks, coffee, and vanilla to the melted chocolate.
4. Fold chocolate mixture into the whipped cream. Pour into individual dessert glasses. Let set for 2 hours in the refrigerator.
do you have a chocolate addiction? This website is great! http://www.chocolate-addiction.com/index.html
The barbecue was a huge success! my family had a great time watching the stars in the grass covered in blankets (It was a bit chilly) munching on chocolate covered peanuts and dried apricots ( I had to buy 7 packages of both kind due to my insanely huge family 12 and one on the way ) listening to Nat King Cole and The Platters- it was magical. It was a great break from the chaos we all have been feeling lately, especially after the fight yesterday!
So blog readers if you need an excuse to throw a party, why not throw a elegant back yard party for Mother's day? I highly recommend trying the chocolate mousse IT'S HEAVEN!
As we laid in the grass listening to the crickets chirp I managed to take some pictures of Mr. Bright Moon...
My advice to you, Blog readers, Is to stop and smell the roses once in a while. I know this has been said time and time before but it's 100% true. This life is moving way to fast, before we notice the day has gone by its night time. Before we even start to enjoy the night life- it's day time... Why don't we live to love, live to laugh, and live to saver each moment of this chaotic life one day at a time.
Chocolate mousse in the sky with diamonds,
Susanne Dey.
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