Brooke Houts is disgustingly vile

Most of you reading my blog probably have no idea who Brooke Houts is. In case you are unaware, she is an irrelevant YouTuber who gained notoriety for making super edited and cringe-worthy videos of her with her dog, a doberman pincher named "Sphinx". 

I am not sure if it happened early this morning or last night into the early morning, but Houts basically exposed herself by uploading a video onto her YouTube account. She actually went and uploaded the wrong video, the unedited version. Shortly after she discovered this, she deleted it (or made it private) and uploaded the edited one. 

With almost 330,000 subscribers, Brooke Houts subscribers noticed and the video went viral, as when one domino goes the rest follow. The video started circulating all over the world wide web as a result. I watched the video a few hours ago and was literally disgusted by this woman's outlandishly sinister behavior. In the video, you can see her yelling at the dog and sticking her finger in the poor dog's face. Shortly after, Houts is seen pushing the dog away, pinning it down, and even spitting on the dog. 

She is disgustingly vile.

Based on the video, I believe this is not the first time she has abused her dog, as you could tell by how Sphinx reacted to her abuse, he had to deal with this before. This low life should not be able to own a dog. And shame on anyone who defends this piece of shit and her abuse. To be honest, I am hoping the ASPCA and PETA get involved and remove this innocent dog from Brooke Houts care. Not sure if YouTube will delete her channel, but they do a major disservice glorifying this animal abuser simply for a quick buck. As the second most visited site online, it is evident and crystal clear why her channel still exists. 

Anyways, Houts attempted to save face and basically do damage control by uploading one of the most cringe-worthy apology videos ever. I don't believe her apology is sincere and if anything, I truly believe she's sorry she got caught more so than sorry for hitting her dog. 

I believe Brooke Houts is dangerous and clearly unfit to be caring for this precious sentient being let alone any dog at all. Hopefully she is investigated by authorities and charged with animal cruelty for her crime. 

8÷2(2+2)

The math problem is 8÷2(2+2) and it seems to be trending all over the place, especially Facebook. Also written as 8/2(2+2), when you enter this problem into a calculator, you will get 16; however, that answer is incorrect. You see, every single time you solve any problem in mathematics, you must follow the Order of Operations. Commonly known as PEMDAS here in the United States (and BEMDAS in other parts of the world) it is crucial to follow this rule and apply it accordingly.

PEMDAS simply stands for Parenthesis, Exponents, Multiplication, Division, Addition and Subtraction. As an easy way to remember this, my teacher in 5th grade use to say "Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally" which was the way to remember this particular rule. But the question remains, how do you solve this particular problem?

As a mathematical rule, you must do what it is in parenthesis first. 2+2=4. (4) is your answer. There are no exponents, so you can skip this particular step. Now, you must go back to the beginning and apply the multiplication rule. Because the 8÷2 doesn't contain parenthesis, you must take 2(4) which is simply 2x4. Your answer will turn to 8.

Then, going back to the beginning of the problem, you must divide the first 8 into 2x4=8. This will give you one.

8÷2(2+2) is 8÷2(4) = P
No Exponents 
8÷2(4) 2x4 = 8 = M
8÷8 = 1 = D
No Addition
No Subtraction 

If the problem were written (8÷2)(2+2) your answer would be 16, as any linear problem would be solved, left-to-right. Every time you see a number and a () around another number, this represents multiplication. 2x4=8. 

But because there are parenthesis representing only the 2+2, your answer is one.

The final answer is 1.

National Lasagna Day 2019

Lasagna is one of the best dishes to ever come from Italian cuisine. In fact, as one of the oldest pasta dishes in the world, this southern Italian classic has managed to find its way on virtually every single dinner table around the world. Originally created in the 14th century, this holy grail of appetizing aliment was featured in the medieval cookbook Liber de Coquina. 

Having only used semolina and water to make the pasta, time has evolved and the ingredients have been changed or more so amplified. Although staying true to the original roots is always ultimately impressive, multiple variations have been created since the time this dish was introduced centuries ago. 

Lasagna is one of the most universal pasta dishes, as you can create virtually any kind of variation. Not only can you change the flavor of the pasta, but the sauces, the ingredients and the best part - the cheese. As much as I encourage creativity, it is also crucial to execute the flavors properly because a treasure vision can easily turn drastically into trash if you mess up. 

I love to cook lasagna. It is one of my favorite things to make. I love to created a variety of adaptions, as it is very fun to get creative; however, the best lasagna is the classic with tons of tomato sauce, a variety of herbs and tons of cheese. As a vegetarian, I love a lot of cheese, especially with my lasagna. 

As you can see from the photos I have shared, this cult-classic Italian staple is one dish I enjoy making. And my favorite variation of this dish includes homemade lasagne noodles, homemade tomato sauce (or as Italians say "gravy"), basil, oregano, thyme, salt, pepper, ricotta cheese, buffalo mozzarella and regular shredded mozzarella. It's as simple as it gets, but what is simple exudes and epitomizes extreme deliciousness.  

Does it get any better? 

From my home to yours - Happy Lasagna Day! 

Gilroy Garlic Festival Shooting

The Gilroy Garlic Festival in
Gilroy, California.
(Photo by Skyscanner)

For those of you who are unaware, the Gilroy Garlic Festival is a three-day event held every year in Gilroy, California. What started as an idea, became a 40-year old tradition, as the people of Gilroy (and its visitors) pay respects and honor the local garlic industry. In case you are unaware, Gilroy is known for their garlic crops. 

Primarily held during late July/early August, this event celebrates garlic. Gilroy is a small town in North California. And with 4,000 volunteers alone and over a hundred vendors and sponsors, the community is as tight-knit as it gets. So, when something like this happens (which is rare) the entire community shuts down to grieve. 

I am originally from the Bay area of California where the Gilroy Garlic Festival is held, so when I heard the news regarding this, I was not only sad, but in a panic that one of my family members may have been a victim of this. Naturally I feared for the worst. And although none of my family are victims in this devastating yet unpredictable shooting, I cannot help but be extremely empathetic to those who are victims to such a tragic occurrence. 

Santino William Legan is the original shooting suspect; however, a few eyewitnesses claim they saw a second person with him. And as the speculation continues, some of the people who attended this festival believe this person ran off. Legan who is of Italian and Iranian descent, abused his liberties in more ways than one when he used an AK-47 (a Russian assault riffle) to randomly shoot people at the festival yesterday, killing three people.

Additionally, the angry yet scorned shooter managed to take out 12 other people, some who are currently fighting for their life at the local hospital. 6-year old Stephen Romero died immediately, along with 13-year old Keyla Salazar, and 25-year old Trevor Irby.

Today is a day to mourn. Although Legan was immediately shot and killed by the fine policeman of Gilroy, there is no price on a life. Justice may have been served, but the people of this small town in Santa Clara County will remember 7/28/19 forever. 

If you are from Gilroy or know someone has visited and has not been in touch with you, please call (408) 846-0583 immediately. You can also call (408) 846-0584. 

Lipstick Day 2019

It is officially Lipstick Day. As much as I love lip gloss, lately I have been obsessed with lipstick. I don't know what it is about this round tube of pigmented goodness that I find myself relentlessly putting on my lips, but it makes me look and feel fantastic. 

To celebrate today, I am sharing some of my favorite lipsticks right now. From left-to-right, these amazing gems include:

LORAC Alter Ego Lipstick in Cat Lady

Too Faced La Creme Lipstick in Nude Beach

Dior Beauty Rouge Dior Lipstick in 219 Rose Montaigne

Shiseido Perfect Rouge Lipstick in B740

Urban Decay Vice Lipstick in Whip

MAC Matte Lipstick in Honeylove 

Kevyn Aucoin Beauty Lipstick in Saylair

To all of you who love lipstick and wear it on a daily basis - Happy Lipstick Day!

Dior Beauty presents Happy 2020 holiday collection

Inspired by the festive mood of vibrant color and radiant spirit, Dior Beauty's creative director Peter Philips presents Rouge Dior Collector Couture, a limited-edition set that embraces a real, tried and true celebration which shines and sparkles like Fireworks. 

The Rouge Dior Collector Couture features an exquisitely chic minaudiere clutch complemented with an iconic Dior lipstick. The lipstick is preciously adorned with a sequined band. 

This incredible limited-edition set will include not one, but five refills in the most desirable shades of red, which are destined to suit your mood. And to add onto this haute collection which is due out later this year, each lipstick will possess the Dior logo engraved on the case. 

Choose from 999, The Perfect Smile, Promenade, Feel Good, and Rosewood. Additionally, several of these shades featured in this collection will be available to purchase in the collection with the engraved stick and faceted ring. 

Amazing right? 

I think its safe to say we have a lot to look forward to this holiday season. It's only July now. The Dior 'Happy 2020' holiday collection will be available in October of this year. For more details visit Dior right now. 

Just another day, just another Monday

Me today.

Today was a relatively productive day overall, as I managed to get a lot accomplished. It is Monday so I know there are four days left in the work week. I am not going to be doing back flips just yet. I probably shouldn't settle for a life where the most exciting day is Friday, hence why I am modestly content. 

On a softer note, I decided to go full orange glam today. I went with orange makeup (or orange eyes) to complement my orange dress. 

First and foremost, I prepped and primed my skin. I used the Pixi Beauty Gold Luminous Oil followed by the Pixi Beauty Flawless Beauty Primer. Using a beautyblender, I applied the Rituals Miracle Foundation in the shade Ivory Beige. Then, I applied the Mehron Celebre Pro HD Finishing Powder in the shade Medium. To contour, I used the KKW Beauty Creme Contour Stick in the shades Light/Medium and Medium II. And to highlight I used the Mehron Highlight Pro-3 Palette in the shade Cool. 

With the eyes I wanted something dramatic yet wearable. For the eyes, I didn't prime them like usual and went with the Giorgio Armani Beauty Eye Tint Liquid Eyeshadow in the shade 23- Camel Smoke. I didn't want to go crazy, so I decided to use the Shu Uemura Pressed Eyeshadow in the shades Orange 250 and Orange 251. To be honest, the 251 is beautiful but it isn't as pigmented as it could be. Then, I used Kylie Cosmetics Eyeshadow Single in Juicy followed by Fenty Beauty Killawatt Freestyle Highlighter in the shade Mean Money/Hu$tla Baby. I finished my eyes with a few coats of the Eyeko Rock Out & Lash Out Mascara in the shade Beatnik Black. And on my brows I used the Benefit Cosmetics Goof Proof Eye Pencil in the shade 5. 

For my lips, I used the Kylie Cosmetics Lipkit in the shade 22 topped with the limited-edition CoverGirl Star Wars Lipstick in the shade Gold 40 and the Fenty Beauty Cosmic Gloss in the shade Spacesuit. 

My dress is from Herve Leger. I wore a jacket with it from Missguided. My necklace is from Nordstrom. My champagne diamond ring is an inherited piece. 

In other news, New York officially proved why it is one of the best states in America by banning cat clawing. You can read the article here. Yes, not only will cat clawing be officially banned, but New York is the first state to do this. As a cat lover, I agree with this wholeheartedly and find this to be history in the making.  

Additionally today is Pi Approximation Day. If you are a mathematician or simply have an interest and love for mathematics, you will appreciate today. And in case you are unaware Pi basically identifies the relationship between a circle's diameter and circumference. Pi is 3.14 (or 22/7 which is equal to 3.14) and proves its significance in everyday life, as the number if fundamentally ambiguous. 

Other great days happening today include: Summer Leisure Day, Lion's Share Day, Spoonerism Day, Hammock Day, and National Penuche Fudge Day. Other observances on July 22, 2019 include: Liberation Day in Guam, Women's Union Day in Laos, and Sarawak Independence Day in Malaysia. 

Some of my current beauty favorites that I am loving right now include: Chuda Beauty Everyday Exfoliating Cleanser, Skinceuticals C E Ferulic Serum, erborian BB Creme Au Ginseng Clair, Cle de peau Beaute Radiant Multi-Repair Oil, TRIA Beauty SmoothBeauty Eye Wrinkle Laser, the Puruskin, Enhanced Total Body Derma Roller Kit, Ellis Faas Lights, KKW Beauty Creme Contour Stick, the Olivia Garden Healthy Hair Eco-Friendly Natural Bamboo Large Paddle Brush, and the Qtica Sugar Scrub.  

And those non-beauty favorites I am really loving also include: PUBG Mobile, Vita Coco Original Coconut Water, Monster Hydro drink in the flavor Blue Ice (although I must say I haven't tried them all), MuscleTech SX-7 Revolution Pre-Workout in the flavor Icy Rocket Freeze, Country Crock Plant Butter, Tofurky Deli Ham, the Design Home app, Zella activewear, DIY crafts from recycled materials (I love turning trash into treasure), the Bhagavad Gita, cooking anything Indian, watching documentaries about history (especially those with a mystery or and suspense kind of angle), listening to Spotify, Old Town Road, and reading about virtually anything political. 

There are 162 days left in 2019 which means, there is a lot of work that needs to be done before we approach 2020. With that said, it is time for me to have a shower now because I want to make dinner in a few. I hope you are having a wonderful day.