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on 8/2/2010 12:54:00 AM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Sensitive, Fair-Medium, Warm
Hair: Black, Straight, Medium
Eyes: Brown
I break out into cystic acne a few days into using this. I've used it on and off the past 5 months and it's happened every single time :-( I haven't used it for about 2 months and safe to say that I'm better with it. I wanted this to work so bad!! Oh well...
on 7/30/2010 10:43:00 PM
Age: 25-29
Skin: Normal, Medium, Cool
Hair: Black, Straight, Medium
Eyes: Brown
I've been wanting a Clarisonic since I heard about it years ago from Michelle Phan, but could not justify spending the money on it. After years of waiting, I finally decided to get the Mia that has the most reviews and the cheapest of the Clarisonic line. I decided to get mine at Ulta since they have a nice 60 day return policy (used or not) in case it didn't work out for me.
When I got home and opened the box in excitement I was really disappointed at how cheap the sensitive brush head it came with looked. The bristles were shedding like crazy :( When I used it, it didn't feel like the Mia was doing anything to my skin. My skin felt bleh afterwards so I was not impressed at all. I might of had a defective one. I decided for $80 more I might as well go for the Plus with more settings. I have to say there is a noticeable difference between the two that surprised me. The bristles that came with the Plus, sensitive and soft therapy heads are better quality and the lowest setting (same as the Mia) worked far better for in my opinion. Again it might of been a defective Mia, but I'm thrilled I upgraded to the Plus. I'm still testing out the whole Clarisonic experience and awaiting good results :D
on 7/30/2010 5:59:00 PM
Age: 44-55
Skin: Dry, Fair-Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Blond, Other, Other
Eyes: Blue
The MIA has really worked for me!Pores are much smaller,texture is very smooth,skin is more firm,overall skintone is much more even(I have freckles&some scarring so bringing it back to a more even tone is almost impossible).Also this has indirectly helped ease my sinus area&decreased puffiness beneath my eyes.I use it once daily,it automatically shuts-off after 1 minute so you can't overdo it.I got this on sale from QVC& have used it for a few months with the sensitive brush head.I highly recommend this to anyone over age 35-I'm not sure younger people will get as much out of this ...
on 7/30/2010 4:28:00 PM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Neutral
Hair: Blond, Straight, Fine
Eyes: Green
I got this right before my wedding, because I was in panic-mode about my acne. I can't say that I have terrible acne, but I do have maaaany blackheads and when I do get the occasional zit, it's a KILLER one! I've been using it now for about 3 months & I don't feel that it's done anything really AMAZING for my skin, but I'm a tough crowd.
I definitely experienced purging during the first month of usage, as I was breaking out in places I'd never had pimples before. I started out using it twice daily, but found that to be too drying & irritating, even for my super oily skin. Once nightly usage seems to be perfect for me. I still get the occasional pimple here and there & still have persistent blackheads, but I do love the fact that it removes makeup really well & feels nice on the skin, unlike the cheaper face brush versions. (Beauticontrol microderm brush = ouch!)
on 7/29/2010 11:00:00 PM
Age: 25-29
Skin: Normal, Fair, Not Sure
Hair: Blond, Other, Other
Eyes: Blue
I have been using the Mia for about a week now... and although I don't have many problems with my skin, right away I could see an improvement in my skin texture and tone. I also felt it helped give my skin a "glow" and minimizes the appearance of the lines I am beginning to develop from frowning in my sleep and around my eyes. My skin feels amazing and soft after cleansing with this brush... I can't wait to see the long term benefits, especially if it minimizes my pores. So far I really LOVE this brush, and am glad that I finally splurged on one!
on 7/26/2010 3:00:00 AM
Age: 25-29
Skin: Combination, Fair, Neutral
Hair: Black, Straight, Medium
Eyes: Black
This is a miracle worker! The difference is very subtle, but I do see it. I am only using this for 2 weeks but already, i feel weird when I need to charge my mia and i couldn't use it.. m using the delicate head, twice a day - experienced minor purging first week (was wondering why the mini outbreak but nothing that can't be covered up) - but now i can wear just liquid foundation and light dust of pp/guerlain meteorites and go out feeling comfortable! skin feels smoother, softer !
Eta: this has reached HG status for me, I am still using the same Mia and I alternate sensitive and pore cleansing heads - cant live without this baby! It has improved my skin condition over time.
on 7/24/2010 5:37:00 PM
Age: 36-43
Skin: Other, Other, Not Sure
Hair: Other, Other, Other
Eyes: Other
Despite hearing good things about Clarisonic, I was very skeptical about this product because I didn't think that a skin care brush would make that much of a difference in the way your skin looks. I certainly didn't think that any skin care brush would be worth $150. After using the Mia twice a day for a month, however, I have to say that this is the best skin care purchase I've made in years. Sure, it's pricey, but think of it as an investment. You can use it with any cleanser, and it actually makes ALL of your skin care products work better by helping your cleanser to really clean your pores and prepping your skin for better absorption of serums and moisturizers. If you find that your favorite skin care products stop working for you after a while, this will be a great booster for your existing products. As for the people who are experiencing dryness or breakouts, you might be scrubbing too hard with the brush. Alternatively, you might be using the wrong type of brush for your skin. I have the brush for sensitive skin, and I haven't experienced any problems at all. In addition, it takes time to see a noticeable improvement in your skin. I didn't notice any difference in my skin at first, but after using it consistently for two weeks, I began to see smoother, clearer, and more radiant skin. I'm glad I purchased the Mia and can't imagine going back to manually washing my face now.
on 7/21/2010 4:14:00 PM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Dry, Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Black, Wavy, Medium
Eyes: Brown
I've been using this for about two months now and I haven't seen my skin look this good in a LONG time. When I moved to Boston my t-zone got SUPER dry and no moisturizer, exfoliator, etc could bring it back to normal. I heard good things about this product so I bit the bullet and bought it. In one use I noticed that the dryness was gone! Continued use led to improved texture and tone, lightened blemishes, reduced redness and that glow-y look I've been trying to achieve.
I took off a star for the price (even thought its worth it!) and because for the first few weeks of using this product I did break out a little. Nothing concerning and nothing I've never seen before, it was just annoying. However, since I was also using a new cleanser in combination with the clarisonic I can't place all the blame on it.
on 7/21/2010 3:50:00 AM
Age: 25-29
Skin: Very Oily, Fair-Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Black, Straight, Medium
Eyes: Black
I have never purchase a beauty tool this expensive before but it was totally worth it. After a week of using this, my skin is glowing.I bought mine from Skinstore.com. I got it within 4 days, that is including Sat and Sun.
During the time of the month, i would usually have cystic acne forming on my chin. But Mia stops the acne to forms. I could still feel the acne bumps but within a day or two, it will subside. That actually means less scarring!
Another good thing about Mia is it reduces my pores size slightly, giving it a more refined look. I have oily and sensitive skin (redness on my cheeks) and the sensitive brush is not too harsh for my skin ( note that i use this up to twice daily).
on 7/21/2010 3:00:00 AM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Combination, Dark, Not Sure
Hair: Black, Other, Other
Eyes: Black
The entire unit is waterproof, easy to use and clean. The charger is magnetic but it does slip off easily. I use this once a day on my face with my neutrogena microclear cleanser. The first time I used it I was impressed to see all the dirt from my face on the brush. The first couple of days I thought my face was getting lighter in complexion, cleaner and the mild acne I had was diminishing. HA! Now my cheeks completely broke out. My acne is much worse than before. I'm still using this product and I sanitize the brush before every use. I'm hoping it will clear up with continued use. I'm giving this 2 more weeks and maybe I too will sell it or give it away. Mixed review altogether about this product. Will update.
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The DA on Friday slammed the ANC for suggesting that taxpayers should contribute toward elections.
JOHANNESBURG - The opposition bench on Friday said a push by the ANC to have political parties and elections funded by taxpayers would result in the mismanagement of public funds.
The ruling party announced it wanted to establish a multi-party committee in Parliament to look at a new funding model.
The ANC's Mathews Phosa said the party wants a new approach to funding elections.
"We think the taxpayer must contribute toward those elections because it's about democracy."
The party held a two-day workshop on political party funding attended by African National Congress regional treasurers from across the country.
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"South African taxpayers have a duty to support multiparty democracy, but not to support the election campaign for political parties."
Self said the proposal by the ANC was an attempt to open the public coffers to further abuse.
Meanwhile, the ANC said it would not allow any other political party to capitalise on any of the challenges it was experiencing.
The Congress of the South African Trade Union's Zwelinzima Vavi has warned the ruling party may face a serious challenge from the DA by 2019, unless it closes the gap between its leaders and regular South Africans.
Vavi also said a new ethos is needed within the tri-partite alliance.
The DA's Musi Mmaimane said a true democracy requires shifts in power.
"We look forward to the next election. We've set our sights firmly on Gauteng."
But the ANC's Keith Khoza said they would not leave any gaps for other political parties.
"We've always been able to rise above our challenges as an organisation."
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Idylwood GrillRead MoreCheck out Falls Church's Idylwood Grill. Plan to indulge a bit at Idylwood Grill, though, because they don't offer any low-fat fare. Beer, wine, and more are also available from Idylwood Grill's extensive drink list. Save money on a sitter — kids are welcome to join the table at Idylwood Grill. Idylwood Grill provides a fun vibe with a great happy hour atmosphere. Skip long waits and head to Idylwood Grill with your large group for easy seating. Don't let your weekend plans get spoiled! Be sure to reserve a table if you're heading to the restaurant on a Friday or Saturday since it can get pretty crowded. Idylwood Grill's dress code is casual — diners are welcome to dress up (or down) to their comfort level. Or, take your grub to go. Impress the guests at your next gathering by calling in Idylwood Grill for catering. Idylwood Grill offers free parking just steps away from the door. Prices tend towards the moderate side, with the average tab at Idylwood Grill running under $30 per person. At Idylwood Grill, you can pay with Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express or any other major credit card. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are all served at the restaurant, but reviewers rate the dinner menu the highest.2190 Pimmit DriveFalls Church, VA US
Babylon Futbol CafeRead MoreCome hungry and leave happy! Babylon Futbol Cafe in Falls Church aims to please even the pickiest eater. It serves everything including gluten-free and low-fat options. With Babylon Futbol Cafe's wide selection of refreshments available, you can tap into the drink menu early in the evening. Babylon Futbol Cafe is known for its happy hour deals and steals. On warmer days, you can take advantage of Babylon Futbol Cafe's al fresco patio seating. Live music is common at Babylon Futbol Cafe, as is a DJ. Dance the night away to Babylon Futbol Cafe's live music. The music and crowds can create quite a racket at Babylon Futbol Cafe — noise levels can reach the upper registers. If your Friday or Saturday night plans include a trip to the restaurant, it's best to reserve a table before heading over. Babylon Futbol Cafe's diners will appreciate the free parking in a lot next door. Babylon Futbol Cafe's diners can store their bikes safely at the rack around the corner. You can fill up on Babylon Futbol Cafe's delicious fare without spending an arm and a leg — in fact, typical meals there run under $15. The menu at Babylon Futbol Cafe includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner — stop by for your favorite meal.3501 S Jefferson StFalls Church, VA US
Fairuz Mediterranean CafeRead MoreA well-known Mediterranean restaurant in Falls Church, Fairuz Mediterranean Cafe is the perfect location for wonderful coffee. It's a local favorite for customers that want fantastic food. If you're trying to plan ahead, most folks can agree that Mondays, Tuesdays, and Sundays are the best evenings to visit. There's no particular required attire, so feel free to dress comfortably. Also, sometimes there's a DJ spinning, so keep in mind that things can get a little loud. It's been tabbed as a good option for large groups. WiFi's available if you're trying to get some work done, and if you don't feel like eating in, you can always grab your food to go, or just place an order for delivery. Or, if you're looking for the perfect spot to unwind after work, it's got a phenomenal happy hour and a pretty stout selection behind the bar. A good option for some of the best late-night food in Skyline, Fairuz Mediterranean Cafe is a great choice when you're in the mood for unique international cuisine, and want to branch out from the boring ol' Chinese/Mexican/Italian fare. Don't worry about trying to find a spot on the street, as visitors to the restaurant do have access to a private parking lot nearby.3815 S George Mason DrFalls Church, VA US
Public House No. 7Read MoreOne of the more popular bars in Falls Church, Public House No. 7 offers superb pub food and good sandwiches. It's a popular restaurant for those interested in outstanding food. If you're planning ahead, most patrons will be quick to share that later in the week (Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays) will be the best time to visit. Also, in addition to the awesome outdoor seating, the restaurant is known for its beer selection. It should be noted that casual attire is encouraged. If you're on the lookout for the perfect spot for family or friends, it's been reviewed as a solid option for large groups and kids. WiFi is offered for anyone who'd like to get connected. If you're looking for a good spot to hit up after work, it's got a popular happy hour and pretty decent selection at its bar. A reputable option for both lunch and dinner in Seven Corners, Public House No. 7 is a great choice when you're in the mood for unique international cuisine, and want to be more adventurous than the standard Chinese/Mexican/Italian fare. Its pub is known to be "great." Don't worry about trying to find a spot on the street, as visitors to the restaurant do have access to a private parking lot nearby.6315 Leesburg PikeFalls Church, VA US


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The Cleveland Browns were sold yesterday for $1 billion, ending a 51 year Jewish ownership.
The Browns, sold to Jimmy Haslem II, the Tennessee truck-stop magnate, were first purchased by Art Modell in 1961 for $4 million, who moved them to Baltimore in 1996, renaming them the Baltimore Ravens.
In 1998, Al Lerner bought the rights for the Browns from the NFL for $530 million. His son, Randy, inherited the team after his father died in 2002.
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Lerner will sell 70 percent of the Browns to Haslam now, with the remaining 30 percent reverting back to him four years after the closing date, a person with knowledge of the sale told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because details have not been made official by the NFL yet.
Randy Lerner is also the owner of Aston Villa, a club in the English Premier League.
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"Powerful and easy to use…"
I was lucky enough to test the Dyson Cinetic for Mumsnet.
The Cinetic is very easy to use: it follows me around easily, is easy to plug in and go for a quick vacuum under the table after meals. I have been using it almost daily for 4 months now and it is still powerful with no filter to clean.
The only drawback is that the cylinder fills up very quickly, and all the dog hair gets stuck and I find it difficult to empty as the lid doesn't open enough.Read moreLess
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"Just keeps getting better!…"
In short - I love this machine! It is light and easy to move around, has suction like no other and it's beautifully quiet.
I did have a loss of suction, but that was because the pipe got blocked (my fault) and it was back to fabulous the second I cleared it.
The brush head is very easy to clean and the hard floor tool is great.
The only negatives are that it's not easy to empty fully and I've tipped it over a few times whilst pulling it behind me.
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"Surprisingly powerful and easy to use!…"
I wasn't completely impressed when I first used this Dyson, but boy has it grown on me!Not being an upright took a bit of getting used to, I found it irritating as it followed me around. But now I can see the attraction of how light and agile it is, I manoeuvre the long pole attachment and don't have to worry about carting a heavy machine around.
The suction is great! Too strong for my lino using the brushbar head, but fantastic when I use the hard floor tool.
Only flaws? The hose doesn't reach all the way up to the top of the stairs, it's difficult to empty the cannister of all the dust and dog hair and the cost is a shock!Read moreLess
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"A beast of a machine - powerful yet agile!!…"
Looks amazing!! Easy to click attachments together, and to empty the cylinder.
Great sucking action - gets out far more dust and pet hair than our previous vacuum. The downside of this is that the cylinder needs emptying more often (and it is quite a small cylinder too, it must be said)
I absolutely love it. Would I have paid around £500 for it? No, that is quite simply silly money for what is essentially a vacuum cleaner. (Albeit a very good vacuum cleaner)Read moreLess
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"Report from housekeeper " It is awesome!" " Oh my word"…"
Report from housekeeper " It is awesome!" She says make sure to do all the tests as she wants to keep it. But " Oh my word" when told how much it costs!
She says, as I do, it is not easy to empty and a bit fiddly. It's a pain having to fetch and carry the tools all the time as they fit compactly on the Sebo and Miele. It struggles with lint, flecks of cotton, etc the bristles appear to be a bit short to catch threads easily, unlike a rotating bristle roller brush head.Read moreLess
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"Sucks up more than you think is there…"
I love this Dyson, even though it made me realise how much dust and muck there was in our house. It sucks so much better than our old Henry, is so much easier to pull around the house (light enough for even my 3yo to use), and takes up less room to store. I love all the different attachments - it cleared out the carpets, floors, sofas, cobwebs, car, all with ease and little time spent. You can't beat a vacuum which almost pulls up the carpet - that's how strong the suck is.
My only negative (apart from having to empty it lots the first couple of times we used it), is that the cable's not quite long enough for us to do one level of the house in one go without replugging in to a second socket. Minor issue though.Read moreLess
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"It sucks a lot - in a GOOD way!…"
I was lucky enough to be selected to trial the Dyson Cinetic through MN. And I honestly love it.
I have had the Dyson for about 5 weeks now, and I genuinely think it has made a real difference to the cleanliness of my house. With a few hairy pets and a couple of young (and often muddy) DC, my house is a fairly good test of an averagely mucky home! My previous vacuum was a canister, so had no bags, but I did find the suction reduced a lot, the filters were constantly getting blocked - mostly by cat hair I think. One filter would also slip out of place, and the result was that my hoover probably was not that effective and smelt of burning dust .
The Dyson is the total opposite - it deals with pet hair - and my long hair - perfectly. There are no filters so there is nothing to clog. When I hoover, the grot stays in the canister - no escaping/recirculating. After 5 weeks of heavy use, the suction is still as strong as it was on Day 1.
The Dyson is super-easy to use, and very light. The ball wheel thing sort of glides behind you, turning corners nicely. It comes with a range of heads - I prefer the ones with the brushes as these get up the most hair. Can you tell that this is an issue for me? It is very easy to empty also. Perhaps the canister is smaller than on other vacuums, and so needs emptying more often, but I don't find that this is a problem for me, and I quite like that the dirt is removed from the house.Read moreLess
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"Awesome machine- think it may be faultless!…"
This machine looks good, feels good and performs outstandingly well. Once you get to grips with all the bits (some written instructions would be welcome alongside the simple pictorial ones though) it is a pleasure to use and sucks up SO much. On its first outing, we had to empty it after vacuuming only one room. We thought it was rubbish until we realised that it was only because it had picked up all the dust that our previous vacuum had missed!
Take some time to get used to the attachments and find out what works on your floors and I don't think you'll be disappointed!Read moreLess
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"A lightweight vacuum that's a miracle of British engineering - what's not to love?…"
A Leviathon of a vacuum cleaner that leaves 'no hair, speck of dust, bit of fluff, or food detritus unturned'. Cleaning the house has gone from being a hated, lengthy chore to a swift and easily-achieved pleasure in less than a week!
And what makes it brilliant is that it's light and manoevrable enough for the DCs to use easily!Read moreLess
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By ED STERLING
Texas Press Association AUSTIN — For the Texas Legislature to accomplish its main purpose, the passage of a state budget for fiscal years 2016 and 2017. The five House and five Senate members of the Conference Committee on the budget, House Bill 1, have been working together since late April.They must angle their philosophical pathways to something mutually acceptable to take back to their respective chambers for consideration.
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By REGINA KEILERS
The Fayette County Record Mother's Day for most of us is a day we honor our mothers and grandmothers. For us it's usually more like a Mother's Day weekend. We generally spend time with family at more than one location. Well, that's what we planned to do this past Mother's Day, and we did. Things just didn't turn out the way we had planned for them to.You see, we had a very busy weekend planned. Two of my daughters were graduating from college – one with a Master's degree and one with a Bachelor's degree; one in Austin, and one in Seguin; one at 4 7 p.m.
Through the hard work of Louis J. Schroeder, The Moody Foundation of Galveston announced it would make a $40,000 grant to the building fund for Fayette Memorial Hospital. Fayette County 4-H contestants picked up two second places and a third in the Favorite Food Show in Austin. Kathleen Klump of the Round Top-Carmine club placed third in the senior meat food group. On the junior level, Sharon Koenning of Winchester was second in the bread and cereal food group and Eileen Mikus of Fayetteville scored a red ribbon in the milk food group.
I have done a lot of traveling lately, and most of it has been by air. One thing I have noticed on all these travels is the amount of carryon luggage people seem to bring on board. I understand not wanting to pay extra fees for checked baggage, that's one reason I choose to fly an airline that allows two free checked bags whenever possible.
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AUSTIN — Legislation approved by the House and Senate last week reveal widely differing views on how to bring about tax relief to Texans in fiscal years 2016 and 2017. Speaker Joe Straus lauded the preliminary approval of House Bill 31, legislation to reduce the state sales tax from 6.25 percent to 5.95 percent, resulting in a $2.66 billion revenue decrease, and House Bill 32, legislation cutting the franchise tax paid by many businesses by 25 percent and resulting in a statewide revenue decrease of $2.56 billion.
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The Muldoon Volunteer Fire Department will be holding their monthly meeting on Thursday, May 7 at 7 p.m. at the fire station. All interested residents and land owners are invited to attend. The fundraiser results will be discussed at the meeting.
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AUSTIN — With barely more than a month left in the regular session of the Texas Legislature, it's time for the House and Senate to do whatever can be done to reach an all-points agreement on House Bill 1, the state budget for fiscal years 2016 and 2017. A widely reported sticky area in the estimated $211 billion budget is over which taxes to cut and how much to cut. House and Senate conferees will meet this week. From both ends of the Capitol, the budget has a ways-and-means inertia to it, with House leaders pushing for cuts in the state sales tax rate and the state franchise tax. Senate leaders favor more emphasis on cutting homeowners' property tax rates, a job traditionally in line with the normal functions of local governmental bodies.
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Diabetes – a disease that causes high blood sugar levels: yes. A disease that affects over 300 million people worldwide: yes. A disease that only affects people who are overweight: no. While being overweight can increase your chances of developing diabetes, you don't have to be overweight to develop it. It is a disease that creeps up on people. In my dad's family, there were multiple cases of diabetes, (I think all of his brothers and sisters had it at some level.) His mother died at age 49 from complications related to her diabetes, so I have been on the lookout for it to affect me. My mother, on the other hand, has no history of diabetes in her family. She has always been a tiny person, able to eat whatever she wanted– with no repercussions. Her highest weight was about 125 lbs. and that's when she checked into the hospital to deliver me! Well, that is not the case any more.
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Deviant Art
TwistedEverything is so messed up
I'm so confused
I should be crying,
But instead I'm laughing
At death.
At my last breath.
When the world is backwards
I'm so confused
The sky is ground
The north is south
And I find myself swinging
From the cobblestones
And with dirty hands, walking
Gripping with knuckle bones
Why is it, turned all around
I'm so confused
Yes means no
Wrong is right
And I'm enthralled with hurting people
Destroying their souls
And living, but actually dead
And somehow hurt consoles
At this rate I'll be
Falling down to heaven
Or flying up to hell
To really understand this world of opposition
And upside-downs
When I try to call my friend
Turns out she's the enemy
And when I think I'm singing
I'm actually really cursing
And all around me
They all just do the same
When normality's are no longer normality's
I'm so confused
When Beauty is ugly
And scars are lovely
Gets pretty hard to disgui
Dying to be BeautifulDying to be beautifulDying to be Beautiful3 years ago in Free Verse More Like This
How far does it go
How deep can it get
How dark can it pull
When nothing holds you together
But layers of makeup on sunken cheeks
And your bones so frail they
Shatter from sobbing
Your heart so weak
You cannot risk loving
Your world so painful,
Through gray misty eyes
From the outline of ribs
To the protruding bone spines
I clearly see, you're dying
Yes, dying to be beautiful
I wish somebody would tell you
The secret of beauty
It comes from the heart
The inside out
Not the outside in
But still how far will you go
How deep will you get
How dark will you go
Until you realize
You're dying
Just to beautiful
Winter HeartFrozen solid, her heart will not beat,Winter Heart3 years ago in Free Verse More Like This
Summer over, arctic winds won't retreat,
All warmth and light has fled,
And you won't last long there,
Her heart it's a tundra in winter,
A winter heart, all dead.
The snow falling your love a breeze,
You won't last long, you'll just freeze
Icicles from the past have froze her core,
Only warm hearts will change the season
Her heart it's a tundra in winter
A winter heart, you've fallen for
The rule of nines.I know more about half-moon palmsThe rule of nines.3 years ago in Free Verse More Like This
than most know about
the kind that beg dandelion child,
I know about forged castle ribs & broken homes.
Myths that are half fact & imaginary friend
turned bogieman -
Fangs that tear clear through ice-bone hearts
like they are nothing but pretty paper
to be folded over, again & again & again
by the hands of quivering youths:
Icarus, the reincarnated
sky conqueror searching for warmth.
ConstellationShe is dream dust,Constellation3 years ago in Free Verse More Like This
too bitter or wise
for her own good.
A timeless dragon's soul
somewhere inside a
scaled shell, burning
the silence in her bones
alive, honeysuckle sweet.
She collects fireflies only to
set them free at 3am,
crying to an uncaring moon.
& she's begging for the stars
to take her away,
make this house a home
rigged in the sky.
To me,
She is already naked fever
swimming through the cosmos
& I orbit her.
Drowning TearsVerse 1Drowning Tears3 years ago in Songs & Lyrics More Like This
It's so hopeless and I'm scared
The light just rushes right past me
Like a whirlwind of despair
I hear a wolf cry, alone in the night
The wolf creeps by, gently whispers in my ear
I shiver, a cloud, with doubt slamming in my face
Why do I feel so ensnared …?
Verse 2
My heart is pounding in my chest
Is it just a dream?
I can't seem to do the right thing
My whole body rebels
I see the right choice, why can't I make it?
Something's got me by the neck
Please take the fear away …
Verse 3
Surrounded by love
How am I ignored?
Blood is flowing down my face,
I feel sick, as I'm knocked to the ground
He tears out my soul
Ripping it to nothing but shreds
I can't see the light …
Verse 4
On the cold floor, my heart keeps pounding
I wish it would stop
Cause I can't forgive
The moon slips out of reach
Why does he keep watching?
I just want to run away from here
Oh, why is it so cold …?
I can't live on
Behind this MaskBehind this maskBehind this Mask4 years ago in Free Verse More Like This
Is the real
Not the fake
Behind this mask
Hides the ugly
And the hate
Behind this mask
Not a smile
Nor a laugh
Behind this mask
No charming word
No loving act
Behind this mask
A hurting soul
All tears flow
Behind this mask
We all go
Between You and Me.I never believed you,Between You and Me.3 years ago in Free Verse More Like This
I only wanted to.
Lying back to back
I was counting your breaths
to make sure your lack of
didn't leave you
Like a ghost
the fading memories of your touch
kept screaming
what I was trying to forget.
Oh, why did I give it up to you?
I know it's my fault.
My expectations were greater than
what you were willing to offer,
and I got scared.
I tried shutting you out,
to gather myself together
behind a shield of apathy,
but only ended up in
Your kiss never tasted as
intoxicatingly bitter
as the last time
I made love to you...
Distant Memories Of A Love Done Gone .They say it's difficult to love someoneDistant Memories Of A Love Done Gone .3 years ago in Free Verse More Like This
When you can't even love yourself.
But I loved you nonetheless,
The problem was I didn't know when to stop.
You kept sending me mixed signs
Making me dizzy until I
Couldn't know
Left right
Much less right
From wrong.
When our world started crumbling down and
T e a r i n g at the seams
It was so easy for you to let it fall apart.
But I, knowing no other kind of love,
desperately clung to the remaining bits,
Trying to put them back together.
Yet the pieces changed too much, too quickly,
They kept growing and
growing a p a r t,
until your world was only yours
and mine a hollow echo of its past.
Looking back now, it seems like it
All happened in a different life,
With some other you, some other me,
And the lips kissing my own were just a dream.
MistakeIf only I had known thatMistake3 years ago in Free Verse More Like This
This is what we'd become.
If I could go back,
Change what I've done.
You should know that I would.
Just look at what I've done now.
Everything is so broken.
If only I just know how,
Take back what I've spoken,
I would if I could.
But now it's too late,
The damage is done.
I took all the hate.
I want to go back to one.
Do I have to go away
Just because of one mistake?
Why couldn't it stay?
Was so much at stake?
I'm tired of pretending
There's no use of it now.
Is this really the ending?
Guess I regret it somehow.
Don't we all stumble?
Don't we all feel small?
Don't we all have trouble feeling humble?
Don't we all trip and fall?
But I don't understand
Why this thing has to be.
All that I know is the blame is on me.
InfectionI'm Unfortunate,Infection3 years ago in Free Verse More Like This
and Afflicted;
You're contagious,
and I've behaved,
and rather Unjustly.
Only together a mere while,
And I'm infected,
With every word
of Affection,
that on me you've tested.
Tear me apart
and no longer leave me to suffer,
of this disease you've inflicted;
where I have no choice
But to think of you,
all day,
and in my dreams at night.
Cure me, out of your good will, my lover
for I fear I'm lovesick still.
VenomCome a little closer; let me whisper in your earVenom4 years ago in Free Verse More Like This
Let me tell you something you were never meant to hear
Never tell another, never let the truth appear
Never let them find the things so close, so real, so near
Statements made of venom slip away from poisoned lips
Reaching for the power, feel it touch your fingertips
Watching as the thread I hang my very life on rips
Every thought of laughter causes my heart to eclipse
Come a little closer and look down upon my skin
See the person everybody wished I could have been
Feel the endless torture that poured out from deep within
Taste the air around you, drenched in every broken sin
Listen to my screams, oh, listen closely to my cries
Search for every nightmare lying down upon the skies
Treasure with your very soul the truth behind my eyes
And cradle your existence with the blood of my goodbyes
Machine ManMachine Man:Machine Man3 years ago in Traditional Fixed Forms More Like This
It began with but a simple command, "to do as we are told".
Never to deviate from this path - never to nurture the soul.
We are told that we are given a purpose; "a part of something great!"
Yet why oh why am I so weary of that which is my fate?
Am I an error, a single anomaly, unable to feel intact?
Or am I missing some special attribute - a facet which I lack.
In a society made of fleshed machines; robots wearing skin,
Perhaps I'm simply seeking something, to fill this metal tin.
-Chen Yuan Wen, 16th November 2012
A letter to past loves.Dear Boy number 1,A letter to past loves.3 years ago in Free Verse More Like This
you turned my world upside down,
changed green into red and smiles to tears.
Who would've thought that
your teasing and your games would
plant a fear into my bones, so strong that
I still cannot shake it?
Dear Boy number 2,
I don't think about you anymore
but I don't think about you any less either.
Your love consumed me and
pushed me to the edge of insanity.
We were fire one second, ice the next,
battle wounds were inflicted just to get a taste of blood.
We were right in all the wrong ways, but to you,
holding another was second nature.
Dear Boy number 3,
you only ever touched me
in the dark alleys of town,
out of sight, but you were never
out of my mind.
Your kisses were new and sloppy,
and your hands left bruises
on my chilled skin.
My friends said you were bad for me, but
I fell in love with your eyes of coal.
Dear Boy number 4,
you are just great. And that's the thing.
You are everything I could wish for, but
I want someone to
Days PassDays pass-Days Pass3 years ago in Free Verse More Like This
Life goes on.
And although you aren't present,
I'm still living.
Still breathing.
Days pass-
Cold mornings,
And long afternoons.
I make it through,
Though sadness haunts my every thought.
Days pass-
I still wait for you.
Don't you still love me?
Am I okay?
I can't decide.
Days pass-
Where are you?
It's so cold...
I'm loosing grip-
I fall.
Days pass-
And I'm sinking,
My heart broken.
I reach out,
My last loving breath.
Days pass-
And you never noticed,
So fixed on your grace,
Outshining my dull, washed-out soul.
I'm gone.
Days pass-
And you live on.
Dear Happiness,Dear Happiness,Dear Happiness,3 years ago in Free Verse More Like This
Even though you didn't stay long and only disappointed me, I want you to know you're always welcome to stop by. Stay as long as you'd like. I know it's been awhile, but I do always appreciate your visits! As an old friend of mine, you'll never be forgotten. We've had some really good times, you and I. To be honest, I miss you and the way you made me feel. And I'm sorry you were replaced. I hadn't meant to let that happen. I need you, I really do.
Sincerely, Unhappy.
Black RegretOur love;Black Regret3 years ago in Free Verse More Like This
A masterpiece.
Splashes of red,
They represent our love.
Love so passionate-
So strong.
Swirls of purple.
Every question we ever asked,
All unanswered.
Blotches of orange,
Visible above all others.
So much anger.
Slashes of green.
And happiness,
Cutting through our fear.
Blue drips-
Like tear drops.
The sadness...
The tears that you brought.
That I brought.
Dotted lines-
The smile I never got to see.
The whispers I never heard.
The lips I never kissed.
Pink like our romance.
The sweet nothings passed between us.
Like the hand I yearned to hold.
The giggles that filled my room at night.
Every 'I Love You' ever said.
Dullness in my heart presently.
Losing you.
The other colors fade,
Gray only visible.
The world suddenly monochromatic.
Shades of gray replace every happy memory.
And a sudden explosion of colors.
Blue like my tears.
Yellow as pass
Into the PlungeBuild me aInto the Plunge3 years ago in Free Verse More Like This
sandcastle on the edge of the sea,
where the cliffs are sprayed with the salty tears of the tide,
and sirens cry into the night for the arms of a lover
to whisk them away into a dry night free of brine;
Where we shall dance the sunset's furtive sigh of redemption
on the edge of saline bluffs, and kiss with the gunpowder
of forgotten cannons high on the waves of an abandoned ocean;
Teetering the edge of the world, where the Kraken and Leviathan lay in wait
for lost-lorn victims of broken hearts and brackish undertows
coursing through their veins.
Dread to DareThere she cowers, in the cold heart of blackness,Dread to Dare3 years ago in Free Verse More Like This
Scratching claws, stupidity, on iron bars,
Despair only driving her to madness;
Her mind in torment, reminding ageless scars.
Pacing back and forth in her confinement,
She laments like an animal, trapped forever;
Tears grace her cheeks with bitterness not refinement;
She plotted her escape but they screamed, No never!
She's done this to herself resignation no other
She's signed up for torment, she's signed up for hell!
Wandering from one restricting corner to another
Ragged, torn, and crawling filth; they swear, don't tell.
Her ashen cheeks all sunken and hollow
Her hopes once dared to dance, locked down forever
And this is the hell, that was willed follow
Hope, her little friend, now tethered at the end
She wouldn't give herself a chance, if honestly she did
She'd been freed not pathetic existing beast
In the depths of her beating chest tears protruded
A whisper for help her cumbersome li
The ShadowA messenger, a God of DeathThe Shadow3 years ago in Traditional Fixed Forms More Like This
Watching your every step
Following your trail
Holding your fate
Clutching your soul
In his cold, dead hands...
PerfectionI know you aren't perfectPerfection3 years ago in Free Verse More Like This
I know you aren't real
You were always a figment
I imagined you as someone else
I pulled myself into lies
But then having to realize
You weren't that special girl
I looked past your flaws
Being caught up with imagination
Once it all came to an end
My imagination all died upon
I am sorry for my wrongs
I know I also am not perfect
I also have my flaws
Here is something different though
Your flaws I could careless
I saw past all that other stuff
Because you meant so much
Do I ever regret on doing such
I may have to say I do not
You made me who I am today
Someone stronger and better
There is no way on earth
I'll reach to your level
One voiceOne voice requesting freedom,One voice4 years ago in Free Verse More Like This
One voice screaming for peace,
One voice demanding everything
we want, but never reached.
Unite, you bleeding soldiers,
Unite, and fight as one!
Share your hopes for better times,
One voice, to end the war!
Stand up, unlucky prisoners,
Stand up, and join your hands.
Reach out towards the light outside:
One voice, one group, for liberty!
Rise, mistreated children,
Stand on your own two feet!
Team up with those who wish you well,
One voice, cry out for justice!
One voice, requesting freedom,
One voice, screaming for peace,
One voice demanding everything
We want, AND WILL NOW REACH!
Society.Society is the cruelest of people.Society.3 years ago in Free Verse More Like This
She praises those who are familiar with her sisters, wealth and fame.
But she puts down those who are close to her brothers, Shame and poverty.
She makes the brave and strong into the poor and lame with her silver tongue.
Her laugh hurts the souls of what she calls "Lower class." as she laughs with her favored "Upper class".
Her smile startles the lower class, they ask "Why must you look at me so?" And she sarcastically replies "No reason."
She is a tyrant in a easily manipulated world, who can only be stopped by her elders, war and death.
Truly FreeIn this world as we know itTruly Free3 years ago in Free Verse More Like This
No human will ever be free
Truly free
Slavery is lessoned
But the past will forever haunt
Never free of bad memories
And still racism will haunt
Never will it end
Even in the façade of peace
We are not free
Judgment of others
Social standings and wealth
And being told what to do
Where to go
What to be
In our own homes
We're trapped from the start
The teachings and influence of those around us
Swaying our minds one way or another
Never will our thoughts be truly free
Imagine none of these restrictions
Are we yet free?
It still comes down to the basics of life
Our physical limitations
We cannot fly freely among the birds
Nor swim with the whales in the open sea
But say we could
We're still confined
By mortality.
The day the world ends
Will be the day
Humans are truly free.
Don't Stop"Every moment of light and dark in Life is a miracle." Tuomas HolopainenDon't Stop3 years ago in Free Verse More Like This
I run and run and run and run
Through Hell as I'm seeking Heaven
I run and run towards the infinite
From nothing I rebuild,
Castles of sand and granite.
Never give in;
Eaten by daemons within.
Never give up;
There's always a new start.
Never look back;
The world will never react.
Never dare cry;
Without letting them try.
This world would surely lie.
Rot in pain, cursed hand.
Your words hurt me so
You've build castles of sand
In there to hide your woe.
The last power chord
The last line
The last symbol
We all whine.
Tick-tock, tick-tock
The clock!
"Don't stop believing!"
Never stop!
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Family of 5 (3 kids).
Pros: Outstanding views and top notch pool for kids and adults; Amazing atmosphere at the restaurant near the south tower. Friendly staff. extremely clean and spotless. THE best hotel gym I have ever been to.
Cons: Self parking $28 a day??? Valet $40 a day??? That is ridiculous. Since it is right next to the SD convention center, it gets so busy that you may not even find a parking spot in the self parking. believe me, I drove around almost half hour before giving up.
TiP.... park across the street overnight for FREE on any public street (10pm-8 am) Then you can pay for an hour or 2 for the meter before you head out for your adventures... We stayed for 6 nights x $28 self park at the hotel,,, well you do the math.....