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The Westin Ottawa hotel's renovated lobby includes 22-foot high windows and a sky bridge.
OTTAWA—A three-storey 14-foot-wide gas fireplace with a contemporary design in the front lobby is one of the striking features that have been added to the Westin Ottawa hotel by new owners who took over four years ago.
They have spent more than $30 million on renovations to the hotel, as they increased meeting and convention space from 28,000 to 44,000 square feet.
The new additions include an 8,000-square-foot ballroom on the fourth floor next to a terrace which was covered over and is divisible into three sections.
The lower lobby has an executive meeting facility of 6,300 square feet with six high-end board rooms and an executive meeting centre.
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Alabaster panels have also been added to the lobby décor.
The entrance to a new restaurant is also in the lobby. (See accompanying story.)
Outside, the front of the lobby is clad in brown marble.
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The rooms with double beds still have tubs. These are generally booked by seniors, Asian tour groups and people with children, all of whom are more likely to use bathtubs.
The lobby and all public areas were designed by a New York firm, Ronnette Riley Architect, while the rooms were designed according to Westin corporate standards.
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OTTAWA—Keg Restaurants is reported to be spending $5 million on a 9,000-square-foot, 200-seat restaurant to open in the Westin Ottawa early next year. This will be the Vancouver-based restaurant company's second unit of The Shore Club, which opened at a reported cost of $8 million in Vancouver last year.
Westin Ottawa general manager John Jarvis told the Ottawa Business Journal earlier this year that The Shore Club will offer higher end seafood dining that is currently lacking in Ottawa.
The Ottawa unit, with its entrance off the ground floor lobby of the hotel, is taking the space formerly occupied by Hartwell's nightclub which closed four years ago. One of its striking features is a 16-foot high ceiling.
The restaurant is in a prime location, beside the new Ottawa Congress Centre scheduled to be completed in 2011, and a short distance from Parliament Hill and the ByWard Market.
Keg president and CEO David Aisenstat says the restaurant will have clean lines, with steel, wood, glass and marble. The design is by Elaine Thorsell of Bureau of the Interior in Vancouver, who did the Vancouver restaurant.
The 275-seat Shore Club on the West Coast, with a high ceiling and large windows, offers grilled seafood and big steaks, at very premium prices.
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One of the easiest and fastest ways to extend the AX for Retail POS is by using the Blank Operation. Blank Operations can be assigned to buttons in your Retail POS till layout – and you can deploy as many of them as you wish, which makes using them very flexible. Certain aspects of the the BlankOperations plug-in may a bit of a mystery, so here are a few tips to get you started.
[Note: The Blank Operation has not changed from AX for Retail 2009 and AX for Retail 2012, so this article pertains to both versions.]
Creating the Blank Operation button in POS
The Till Layout designer is a good place to start understanding how the BlankOperations plug-in works. In a production environment you would do this in the Dynamics AX client (Retail Headquarters > Setup > POS > Retail POS > Till layout), but for quick testing, you can modify buttons directly in the POS. Just remember that your changes will be overwritten the next time you run the N-1090 job.
If you are using the sample layout, launch POS and go to the Tasks menu. Right-click on an empty button and select Button Properties. In the resulting window, select Blank Operation as the Action Item:
After you select Blank Operation, you will see that two new fields are added to the window: Operation Number and Blank Operation Param. These two fields are used to make each instance of a Blank Operation button unique and they are the key for how the the POS communicates to the BlankOperations plug-in. Both of these fields are simple string fields; you don't have to actually send in a number for the Operation number.
Developing the BlankOperations Plug-in
When you first open the BlankOperations.cs file, you'll see that it is a very simple class: just a constructor and one method. Here is the starting code for the method (I removed some of the code):
By default, all this code does is open a message box with the two strings that were passed from the POS. For instance, if I passed in "Hello" and "World", this is what would appear when the button was pressed:
As you can see by the BlankOperation() method, you have two parameters available to you: a BlankOperationInfo variable and a PosTransaction variable.
If you examine the BlankOperationInfo datatype, you'll see that there are two main properties, both string values: operationID and parameter. These match up with the two values passed from the button. In addition, there are a few other values that get passed from the POS, including the currently selected item line and payment line.
Also of great interest is the POSTransaction parameter. This is a substantial object which represents everything to do with the current transaction: all of the items, including price, discount, and tax; all of the payments that have been made so far; any customer information; etc. Explaining the POSTransaction is beyond the scope of this article, but if you set a breakpoint at the start of the BlankOperation() method, you can examine the properties of the POSTransaction object and get an idea of the information available to you. Hopefully the examples I provide will help you get started.
The key to making a multi-purposed BlankOperations plug-in is to separate your code based on the Operation Number passed in. This can be done with a simple Case statement on the operationInfo.OperationId value:
If you download the project attached to this article, I have included code for each of these operations.
After deciding which block of code needs to be executed, you have at your disposal two main pieces of information: the POSTransaction parameter mentioned earlier, and the operationInfo.Parameter value, which is the string passed in from the second box on the button.
In the "Price" example, you might want a separate button for +10%, +20%, +30%, etc. You would set up three buttons passing in "10", "20", "30". Your code would then be responsible for using the value passed in (and from converting from a string to a numeric value). If you need to get more complicated, you could pass in multiple values, delimiting them accordingly. If you need to add 20% to all yellow items in the transaction, you could pass in "20;yellow". Your code would simply break apart the two values that it needs.
Tips for the BlankOperations Plug-in:
The attached project will show you some fun stuff that you can do with the Blank Operation. All of the operations were done as proof-of-concept so they would definitely need to be cleaned up before using them. A few other notes:
Hopefully this will get you started down the road of adding functionality to your POS implementation. Please use the comments below to share any ideas you have for the BlankOperations plug-in or any issues you may have run into.
sorry, when I try to build this example, I have this error:
Error 2 The type or namespace name 'ApplicationFramework' does not exist in the namespace 'LSRetailPosis' (are you missing an assembly reference?) C:\Users\Administrator\Desktop\Retail POS Plug-ins\Retail POS Plug-ins\Services\BlankOperations\BlankOperations.cs 73 37 BlankOperations
could you help me?
Hi Shane!
Thank you for another excellent article regarding POS, however I'm intensly awaiting the bug-workarounds that you mentioned: "There are two bugs in these support classes which I will address in another article"
Any idea when you will publish that?
I thought that I responded to these comments... sorry 'bout that.
Antonio - I believe you are missing a reference to one of the DLLs. In 2012 you don't have to worry about that since we provide the .csproj files for you. For 2009 it's still kind of a pain to get them all correct. If you're still having problems getting the DLL compiled, please open a support case and we can help them out.
Lars - you may have already found it, but there is now an article out there with the bug fixes for 2009. See the link above.
i would create a new retailtransaction when i first hit the blankoperation button.but the postransaction was reverted next time. How can i always keep the postransation? pls help for me.
If you are talking about 2012, please see the note that I just published with respect to how to add an item to a transaction using the blank operation: blogs.msdn.com/.../ax-for-retail-two-bug-fixes-for-the-blank-operation-sell-item.aspx
Hi Shane,
we are customizing AxRetail POS using the blank operations. We are facing a problem in posting the current transaction on the screen through a button on our custom form. How can we post the current transaction using our own code?
HI Asad and Tahir,
What you're after is the ability to conclude the current transaction from the blank operation - I'm not aware of a way to do this programmatically. The product will do this automatically at the end of operations if it determines that it is time to do so (i.e., after a payment has been made that brings the outstanding balance to zero).
If you are looking to integrate to an online payment processor (I'm wondering if this is the same request that you have been working on with one of my colleagues from Dubai?) then this should be something that could be accomplished with a customization to the EFT plug-in. You can find the 2009 version of the sample here: blogs.msdn.com/.../ax-for-retail-a-better-sample-for-eft-plug-in-credit-card-processing.aspx
I want to create a new form to display the item information. How to get the item price. I want to enter the item is and it should display the item price taking into consideration the discount if any on the same item.
Kamran - this sounds like it is similar functionality that is available in the Price Check form which resides in the Dialog plug-in. You should be able to grab code from that form. Essentially what it does is creates a temporary transaction with the currently-selected customer and adds the item to that transaction. This then gets run through the same price/discount/tax engine as a normal transaction.
Look for the "checkItemPrice()" method in the frmPriceCheck.cs file.

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WASHINGTON (AP) — A stronger-than-expected rise in U.S. economic growth last quarter will likely strengthen the hand of Federal Reserve officials who want to slow the Fed's bond purchases next month.
The economy grew at a 2.5 percent annual rate from April through June, the government estimated Thursday. That was more than twice the growth rate in the first quarter and far above an initial estimate of a 1.7 percent rate for April through June.
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Equinox Skin Care Day and Night Cream are designed to smooth creases and tighten skin to reveal "baby soft, smooth and glowing skin you always dreamt of having."
"I'm 48 … going on 25!" reads another advertisement.
Additionally, the official website informs users Equinox Skin Care is scientifically formulated and tested.
I decided to look at the ingredients.
Equinox Skin Care
The Equinox Skin Care system comes with a daytime and nighttime cream. The official website only lists 5 ingredients that produce these anti-wrinkle, skin-ameliorating benefits:
Seaweed Extract
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Other skin-related studies reveal seaweed's ability to combat acne. While they yield positive results, the studies don't mention any conclusive correlations. [1] [2]
In the Los Angeles Times, Dr. Karthik Krishnamurthy, a dermatologist at Montefiore Medical Center, says although sea weed is receiving a lot of media attention for its alleged benefits, many claims are unfounded at this time. [3]
Argireline's skin benefits are promising.
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Its ability to protect against UV damage is also being studied. [6]
Multi-Peptides is a patented formula. Though, which peptides are included in this formula is unclear. Collagen peptides contain amino acids which repair damage and replace skin cells and collagen tissue. Collagen peptides increase collagen in the skin and make it supple. [7]
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Hyaluronic acid (HA) is found in the extracellular skin matrix as well as many other organs and tissues. Researchers explain, "HA demonstrates remarkable rheological, viscoelastic and hygroscopic properties which are relevant for dermal tissue function." HA is used to treat actinic keratosis (premalignant condition of thick, scaly, or crusty patches of skin). [8]
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There are no reported side effects associated with Equinox Skin Care.
The official website doesn't provide instructions on how to use the product. However, after a little digging, I was able to find a promotional site, EquinoxWrinkleReducer.com, that says users should apply the day cream and night cream after properly washing the face and patting it dry. How much to use is not mentioned.
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Equinox offers a 14-day trial of Equinox Skin Care for $4.95. By opting for the 14-day trial, users enroll in an auto-ship program. If users do not cancel their 14-day trial period, they are shipped a 30-day supply of Equinox Day and Night Cream for full price every month.
This policy is stated at the bottom of the official website, EquinoxSkinCare.com
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Most user reviews are complaints that stem from the auto-ship program.
However, there is one reviewer on Amazon.com that describes her experience with the actual product. "I did not order through amazon so did not have their protection. I was put on an automatic draft for more shipments without my permission. I cancelled my credit card as soon as I saw the charge from a company I didn't recognize," says LovesBooks. "It is too bad. My skin was looking great from the trial package I ordered at a reduced rate."
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Equinox Skin Care is available for purchase on Amazon.com and EquinoxSkinCare.com. Prices range from $81.99 – 99.00.
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The ingredients in Equinox Skin Care are average. The peptide proprietary blend keeps users in the dark as to what peptides are included. Additionally, most hype surrounding sea weed extract is unproven. That being said, Equinox Skin Care is a pricy anti-wrinkle alternative.
Also, I was unable to find any information about the company, and it seemed expensive for an ordinary formula. That, mixed with negative user reviews, are enough to convince me Equinox Skin Care may not be worth it. However, if you already spend considerable amounts of money on anti-wrinkle products, you may have luck with Equinox Skin Care.
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Ventura College men lose to Bakersfield, ending Winslow regime
Packed to the rafters with expectant faces, the Ventura College Athletic Event Center was a monument of anticipation.
But the atmosphere could only mask the dilapidated state of the Ventura College men's basketball team until tipoff.
Center Bobby Fisher had 20 points and Andrew Rhoades has 18 points as Bakersfield, the No. 12 seed, roared wire to wire to an 81-65 Southern California regional final win over No. 4 Ventura before a capacity crowd of 1,686.
"The kids tried hard, we just didn't deliver," said Ventura coach Greg Winslow. "We couldn't put a pea in the ocean."
Ventura (26-7), which split with Bakersfield during the regular season, was led by 24 points from Kevin Menner and 15 points from Prince Abidoye.
"That was a battle," said Menner, "with all the guards that they (have)."
Sophomore Brandon Dixon was limited to nine points.
"They were outrunning us," said Dixon. "They came out of the gate wanting it more.
"This is a real good team and they got even better since we last played them."
Bakersfield (21-14), upset in its opening playoff game after earning the top seed a year ago, moves on to next week's Great Eight in Stockton.
"We had seven returning sophomores that had to taste that a year ago," said Bakersfield coach Rich Hughes. "When it counted, we did what we needed to do, to get where we thought we deserved to go last year.
"This is a great win for our program."
The loss ended the nine-year tenure of Ventura coach Greg Winslow, who handed in his resignation last month.
"Because it was a playoff game and an elimination game, I haven't thought much about it being my last game," said Winslow.
Winslow finished 2-5 in the state's Round of 16.
"I knew we were in trouble this time," said Winslow. "Too much energy, too many guys (for Bakersfield)."
Bakersfield scored the first seven points of the game, punctuated by the Renegades' first 3-pointer, and Ventura never really threatened.
The Pirates spent the first half searching for an answer for Fisher. The Renegades' 6-foot-5 center from Chicago scored 17 points in the first half.
While Bakersfield made seven 3-pointers, Ventura missed its first 10 shots from the behind the arc.
"It was a bad night to go 0-for-Saturday," said Ventura guard Eric Gray.
The Pirates toothlessly trailed 42-26 at the half and never pulled within 14 points in the final 20 minutes.
The capacity crowd included several former players, including Roosevelt Bolden, Anthony Pimble and Elijah Muldrow.
"I would have liked to get Coach Winslow a win in his final game here," said Gray. "We had a great season, considering all that we've been through."
Now the question is how many of the Pirates' freshmen will become alumni prematurely.
"I'm sure once they figure out who the coach is, people can start making decisions," said Gray.
Although he only came to Ventura when his prep school coach left in September, Menner said he would like to return for his sophomore season.
"Hopefully," said Menner, "I like it out here."
Abidoye said he would keep his options open.
"We'll see," said Abidoye. "That's something I'd like to discuss with my family."
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The unilateral, unprecedented move by the Labor Department with this politically critical data has First Amendment proponents up in arms.
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"The abrupt nature of this change, coupled with the absence of a clear explanation and a lack of public input, raises key questions about who made this decision to implement this change and why," Issa said. "Did that individual have the authority of law?"
Issa criticized Labor Secretary Hilda Solis for turning down, "in no uncertain terms," the committee's request for her to testify at the hearing. Instead, she sent other Labor officials.
"Ultimately, if you're the secretary of Labor the buck should stop with you," the chairman said.
Advocates of the government's plan, including some Democrats on the panel, say it's a matter of keeping data out of the hands of scurrilous people on Wall Street until it's released to the public.
"Government also has a legitimate concern, after all, you know, the media are profit-making entities that have motives that go beyond just the First Amendment sometimes," said Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.). The new security protocol at the lock-up facilities, Connolly said, "might be the motivation of the Department of Labor in these new regulations… not the hobnail voodoo government on the necks of the media trying to strangle the First Amendment."
Rep. John Tierney (D-Mass.) needled the media representatives about how they'd like to get the data out quicker than their competitors, even though Reuters general manager Rob Doherty explained that under the current system they still can't transmit anything until Labor lifts the embargo switch.
Issa asked Carl Fillichio, senior advisor for communications and public affairs at the Labor Department, to provide the committee with the full Sandia report. "Our people asked, and your people said no. So I'm asking you," Issa said. "It's very hard to look at your rules and your negotiations without knowing what was in that report."
Fillichio said he'd get back to Issa on the request, citing security issues.
"I think we're being very creative and very innovative and balancing our security concerns with their business and their public responsibilities to find a solution," Fillichio said of the department's dealings with the media.
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NBA: Once a cast-off, Danny Green shoots way into record books
San Antonio • Danny Green once wasn't good enough to be on the same team as LeBron James.
Now he's an NBA Finals record-holder, and a big reason why the MVP's chances of a second consecutive championship are in serious trouble.
Setting a Finals mark with 25 3-pointers, Green finished with 24 points and went 6 of 10 from long range in Game 5 against the Miami Heat, helping lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 114-104 victory Sunday night.
Deemed too raw and unpolished to remain on the roster with James and Cleveland three years ago, Green is the most prolific 3-point shooter on the NBA's biggest stage.
"It seems everything is going right for me. I feel truly blessed," Green said. "The basketball gods are in our favor right now."
Green is 25 for 38 from long range in the Finals 66 percent having hit at least four 3-pointers in every game against Miami except one.
Green set the mark playing against Heat guard Ray Allen, who set the record when he hit 22 3-pointers while helping Boston win its most recent title in 2008.
Yet even Allen the NBA's all-time leader in 3-pointers didn't shoot with this kind of precision in the Finals. Allen, who has 11 3s against the Spurs, shot 52 percent in that six-game win against the Los Angeles Lakers.
"It's an honor to be even playing on the same floor as some of these guys. Growing up, I watched him play all the time," Green said of Allen. "To think I broke a record of his is surreal."
Green still has at least one game left to add to his total, starting with Game 6 on Tuesday night in Miami.
Spurs forward Tim Duncan said he hopes Green doesn't cool off anytime soon.
"He's been unbelievable. Especially on this stage," Duncan said. "He's been shooting the ball so well. We're asking him to defend Dwyane Wade and LeBron and all these guys. He's got a lot on his shoulders and he's stepped up and answered the bell."
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A Tuesday afternoon crash on Willow Pass Road sent a few people to the hospital with minor injuries, and one neighbor in the area of Monte Gardens Elementary says she's seen enough, she's sick & tired of drivers who don't pay attention to the road!
On Tuesday, a small pick up truck with a camper shell was in the left lane on Willow Pass Rd. coming from the Pittsburg direction waiting to turn left onto Ashdale. That is the street that goes down to Monte Gardens Elementary School. It is just about a block past Landana. A white car with two male occupants hit the rear end of the small pick up with great force. It sent the pick-up through the intersection and the camper shell and the contents in the bed of the truck stayed behind coming off the truck and landing right in front of the white car. It most likely hit the car and fell off.
A police officer was at the scene just a few feet away out of his car talking to a resident about a different matter when this happened. So he was on the scene within seconds. I heard the collision from two blocks away and walked over. The resident was the one who told me about himself and the officer basically witnessing this accident. The occupants of the pick-up were a young girl, say 18 to early 20s and a toddler to small kindergartner size child in a car seat in a small rear seat behind the front passenger seat. The driver was out of the vehicle walking and talking with the officers and medics. The young child was put on a stretcher and taken away in am ambulance, most likely as a precaution. She was not crying and appeared fine and they lifted her out of the car. But seemed too young to be able to clearly discuss symptoms with medics.
I want to document just how dangerous this street is for both left turners and more importantly, for pedestrians trying to cross Willow Pass Rd. For six years I walked my child to Monte Gardens and crossed in that very same cross walk. DRIVERS DO NOT STOP! A big bright yellow crosswalk does not matter. A yellow road sign with School Crossing, does not help. That pick-up could have been stopped for school children crossing. And would have been shoved right into them if that was the case.
For six years cars rushed right through as I crossed my child, practically running over our toes! And I have to tell you, it was people of all color, white, black, brown, or what ever, and people of all ages. Young kids, 30s, 40s, 50s, 80s. All ages, all sexes, didn't matter. You take your life in your hands when crossing Willow Pass Rd. Down at San Vincente Dr. a block away they installed a post with a button. It makes a yellow light flash. The sign for the drivers right at the flashing light says "PREPARE TO STOP". A loud speaker plays very loudly for about 30 seconds for the pedestrian to hear…. "CAUTION, CARS MAY NOT STOP" Ya think? This message needs to say Cars WILL NOT STOP. And as for the sign to the vehicles, Prepare to Stop. When are they supposed to prepare? Shouldn't a sign warning you to prepare come maybe 500 ft. before the time they need to be stopped by? I'm not a rocket scientist, but I don't think it needs one to figure out that a 4,000 lb. car cannot stop on a dime. Over 30 years ago a young girl was hit and killed in this intersection.
Everyone please slow down on Willow Pass Rd. It is a thoroughfare right through our residential neighborhood. Drive the speed limit! Pay attention. I have to wonder if this driver was texting. He barely braked before running into the back end of a stopped vehicle waiting to turn left. It was about 12:30 PM, so although the sun was low, it was not blinding like it is at about 4:30 PM.
Concerned Monte Gardens Tract Neighbor
If we all slowed down and learned to pay attention to the road, we wouldn't have any collisions.
Thanks for the note, Concerned Monte Gardens Tract Neighbor!


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On Thursday, November 5, the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace will host and stream live a discussion on President Obama's trip to Asia next week. Asia Foundation Trustee Douglas Paal, who is Vice President for Studies at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, will discuss President Obama's trip with Michael Pettis, a senior associate in the Beijing-based Carnegie China Program, and Taiya Smith, a senior associate in the Carnegie Energy and Climate Program, and the Carnegie China Program. The trip is expected to be among the most important foreign tours during the President's first year in office. He will visit Japan, Singapore, China and South Korea from November 12 through November 19 and will attend the annual summit of the Asian Pacific Economic Cooperation in Singapore, where he will be the first U.S. leader to hold formal talks with all 10 heads of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. Watch "Mr. Obama Goes to Asia: Defining a Regional Policy" live at 12:15 p.m. EST.
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I Heart youTube!
I thought I'd share with you some of the really hysterical comments I get daily on youTube. I literally laugh myself silly sometimes at these comments and I can't help but show you some of these because they may just amuse you too!
In order to be a video blogger you need to have really tough skin. People are brutal. I've had people tell me I have fat hands, I talk too much, and worst! Lucky enough the positive outweighs the negative in my entire time on youTube however I've never seen so many people so interested in where I get the money to buy cosmetics. I've taken to telling them I sell organs and rob banks! Seriously, when did it become anyone's business where I get money to pay for anything I might own? Lordie! I guess these people didn't have a Mum like mine growing up! If I dared ask such a question I'd get hit over the head with a broom stick or a wooden spoon (My mum's Italian!). My mother instilled some serious manners into my sister and I and asking people where they got the money to buy something or how much it costs is a number 1 offense! That's like seven years to life in my mother's book!
I'm not ranting here I'm just generally amused! At first I was shocked but as I got used to youTube I realized that this was something I'd face daily and now I'm not so much shocked or hurt but just plain amazed at what people say!
Mind you these are NOT children! These are grown adults ranging from 19-35 or more! The funny thing is on a rare occasion some of these, as I dubbed them, "strange ones" follow me over to blogger and make generally rude comments. Mind you I really dislike taking away a person's freedom of opinion and I generally want people to say what it is they are thinking but somehow these "strange ones" think it's their god given right not only to insult me on youTube but waltz on over to Musings, pop a squat, and insult me here!
After all that babbling allow me to paste a few of my personal favorites:
OMG you breath so loud you talk and then it sounds like your gasping lol.
My reply:
sorry 'bout that. I hadn't noticed I was gasping or breathing loudly.
I doubt she noticed the sarcasm in my "sorry 'bout that…" This particular gem comes to us from a 23 year old young lady.
In my travels through youTube everyone is VERY, VERY fond of telling me about infections, eye damage, bacteria, germs, etc….as if I didn't already know all this.
This particular comment was in reply to the fact someone had said that powders are good for at least three years. I assume she wants me to use an eyeshadow once and throw it out after 2 months!
Once you open them though, you're supposed to throw them out wayyy earlier than that; otherwise, you're just setting yourself up for any eye infection.
Update: No Pink Eye Yet! Phew!
As I was saying earlier people are positively fascinated with my income!
ooo mmmyyy ggooosh!!!..loopove your collection!!!!…
how mcuh money do spend on makeup??.. i mean just for 1 eyeshadow or blus..etc..cause u said u don't buy cheap makeup liek the bodyshop..and i can't even afford body shop cosmetics…=)..
man! u talk alot at the beginning…
where do u get all that money to buy these stuff.. u must be rich!..
anw, its quite an awesome collection
so what do you do for a job to afford all this makeup? lol
I felt like replying None of your damn business LOL but I was nice! I thought the LOL at the end was a nice touch!
woahh…..i want your makeup. each of those eye shadows are like 13 dollars!! your probably broke huh. ahahaha.
How do you afford all your goodies?! They amaze me! x
Wow! How do you afford all that stuff? Do you have a mac pro card? Either way, that is still a lot of money! I saw your stash videos. I would love to just have like a fraction of what you have!
No I don't but damn I WISH I did!
How mutch money did all the stuff cost must have been really expensive? But everything looks so yummy and delicious!!
How do you afford to buy high priced cosmetics at one time? and do you have a mac pro store near you?
They are equally fascinated with how much I talk and aren't shy of telling me in rude terms how much I talk:
you really do talk a lot. 😐
but great stash
This one has a an irritated smiley at the end! I guess my talking really pissed her off! The nerve of me! Talking in my own videos!
WOW u talk alot!!!
Folks are also very fond of telling me that I giggle too much, I say ummm too much etc….
u sat "ummm" alot in this video omg lol
Well I guess you get the idea! And you can imagine that one of the main reasons I don't do videos (and am slowly fading out FOTD pictures) anymore is because of all this drama! It's sincerely too much of a headache to monitor comments on youTube and take out time to reply to what I consider some seriously weird comments. I'd much rather spend that time here with you guys interacting, discussing cosmetics, and just having a generally good time!
Strangely enough this post wasn't inspired by youTube. It was actually taken from the fact that I've made a guest starring appearance on a few forums this week. Pictures of my stash and my self were taken from here and placed on a forum. Some of the comments were good ones but some were downright scary from what I saw. I actually wasn't upset by anything that was said (I've been dubbed the "fat girl" on the forums it appears) because over the past year of blogging the written word and blogging video I've grown such a tough skin that none of this fails to shock me anymore or hurt me for that matter. It interests me that people find me so fascinating that they want to rip me a new a**hole without every getting to know me as a person! But oh well..to each his or her own! My take on it is I'm still the same old person I was yesterday and I'd personally never say or do anything that these people do and I take pride in that. I'm a generally nice and good person and I sadly fail to expect the same in people lately but I defiantly treasure those who have the same type of heart that I do!
Hope you enjoyed my foray into youTube!
Do feel free to comment minus the OMG WHEREZ U GETZ TEH MONIES FOR DAT!?
PS Do remember that I love each of you and 99.9% of the comments I get on Musings of a Muse are awesome so do keep chatting to me and commenting! I love hearing from each and every single one of you!
3/5/08 21:12 Liz:
Curiosity, curiosity, curiosity….
when expressed rudely, doesn't deserve a response.
3/5/08 22:53 Taryn:
Muse, first off I have to say ZOMG WHEREZ U GETZ DA DOUGH FOR DEM EYE SHADDERS LOL LMAO LOLZ?!!!
Ahem. Sorry, my brain was temporarily taken over by a 16-year old's. It's me, Taryn, and I'm back to normal now.
I have to say this newish way of "speaking" over the internet bugs me. A well placed LOL or Hee Hee is fine, but "u", apostrophe neglect, all lower-case letters, excessive LOLZ and OMGs and misspelled words have got to go. Drives me up the flippin' wall.
So, it sounds like the average IQ of your YouTube readers is a collective 50. Sorry if I sound snarky, but that really is my impression. Not that I'm some brain, but man, learn the language, people! Go back to school!
I'm considering starting a blog, but I don't know if I'd allow comments. I don't have the patience for stupidity like this.
Thanks for posting them, though. You should do it more often because it's amusing. Maybe compile a book!
Oh, and stop breathing so loud, darnit! Don't you know you're not allowed to breathe? 😛 LOLZ LMAO!!
3/5/08 23:03 Taryn:
PS…I didn't see the last part before I posted, Muse. Shame on those you-know-whats. Some people are unbelievable and sorry to say it, but so many women are just miserable cats. Don't forget you have us here for support!
3/5/08 23:33 Ruby:
I honestly think you should not stop doing videos or fading out fotd's. Because us readers love to see your beautiful and fresh face.
3/6/08 0:00 Joseph:
Chin up sweetness. People are jerks. I think you should just tell them that you're sleeping with bobo dave and he's endlessly showering you with hard to find limited edition cosmetics. Just hope it doesn't get back to your mama.
3/6/08 0:07 Dalenna:
Hey Muse!
Wow. I'm really sorry you have to put up with all that crap. Shoot, I really hope I haven't said anything stupid and piss off the Muse 😀 I kinda like her, you know? Just kinda 😛
Honest to %$#*&* though, I think most people are just curious when it comes to blood and they don't think about what it means to ask questions like that.
Feel better, Muse. You are already more brave than I can ever be with your wonderful FOTDs and youtube videos. Seriously, you're sharing a piece of your interests with complete strangers, baring your soul to a certain point, and not everyone can do that. I certainly can't. And if you hadn't, many of us wouldn't have such goodies to look forward to reading or sharing or chatting (or lemming) about. You're doing us all a service, really.
I haven't been a very long time reader of yours, but what I've read I've enjoyed thoroughly and I truly appreciate you taking the time out of your hectic schedule to reply to all comments left for you, the good AND the shitty ones! So not only you're braver than me, you're a much kinder person too! And as corny as this may sound, I enjoy getting to know bit an pieces of you through your love of makeup. You're a neat person 😀 Nice to meet you.
Goddamn, I think this comment's perfect grilled with toast.
3/6/08 0:50 psychoexgirlfriend:
Wow, you're much more thick skinned than I am, Muse. I'm always surprised at the general mean/petty behaviour of people once they believe they're anonymous. Ugh.
3/6/08 1:05 Anonymous:
care to set up a forumn of your own to disucss makeup instead of just thru comments?
3/6/08 2:15 makeupmag:
I enjoyed this post because of the breezy attitude you have towards those negative and downright rude comments. I think it's ok to ask about cost if it's a genuine enquiry like where to buy something but goodness, have they no etiquette?
I enjoy your stash pics and your vids – but mostly your fun and happy posts re: makeup. They're always so joy-infused and very infectious, sometimes! You're evil though for starting lemmings when there weren't any in the first place (you remind me of Daiso where I buy things I never thought I needed until I entered the store)! 😉
Keep the goodies coming!
3/6/08 3:47 Cosine:
Hey honey!
Oh dear those strangers really have no idea on how to mind their own business! I don't like it when people ask me where I got my money from (because I'm still sponging off my parents although I'm already 19 and I'm not proud of it) but I think how their comments on ur great stash is pretty polite though because they must be quite jealous of ur collection! I absolutely am jealous of ur collection too! It's so delicious looking! There are lots of stuff we can't get here in Singapore u see… and I'm banned from ordering anything online because my mum thinks I have an absurd concept of money when it comes to cosmetics so she never allowed online shopping. But with MAC (most of my allowance flies there) and the variety we have here, I'm already drained to my last drop of blood. I wish they would bring in the cheaper alternatives of the same brand like Lavshuca and Visee so that at least I can afford more stuff and I'd really love to see Jill Stuart come to Singapore! I bought loads of stuff when I went to Japan last December and now, I'm kinda regretting not getting more… urghhh…
I don't really care about what the others say about ur videos because I love what u did and what u are doing! I just hope to see more and more and more and more and more… … … so please PleAse PLEASE don't get so affected by them.
Honestly, I would have told them off if they did to me. I mean come on, u took all the trouble to do all those stuff and this people who have too much time on their hands just come looking around at youtube and sprout nonsense just because they know how to sprout nonsense. If they don't like it and don't know how to appreciate ur effort, they can just get lost! I'm so angry at them now! Urghhh!
Anyways, love ur blog, love u more! Muackz! =D
3/6/08 4:09 Eru:
I just hate when people open their big mouths just to say bad things. I always have thought that if you don�t have anything good to say, then shut up. It�s just hilarious that some people follow you here and there just to try to hurt you.
You�re right sweetie! Dun worry about them at all.:) Just keep your thing and spend your money in whatever you want!!
3/6/08 5:50 Row:
Hey did u read my post one megs videos? similar rant. I had PMT when i wrote it.
But yeah I know what u mean. Super thick skin for u tube I mean some of the things that I have read are just plain nasty; racist comments etc. Some are just stupid – the stupid ones KILL me.
Anyway, how do you afford all this make up? You must have a job on the side, eh eh eh. LOL.
p.s. that was a joke by the way!
3/6/08 6:47 Anonymous:
i agree with you on the fact people think they can say whatever they want on youtube or blogs like these just because the internet allows them to be anonymous and incredibly rude. it is really tiring to experience people who are so presumptious and don't think before they talk, or in this case, comment. anyways, i think your rant is totally granted and if u check susie bubble's posting of today or yesterday she has her fair share on that matter, too. i love your blog, i find it entertaining, fun, lovely and well made. i am a big fan, all the way over from seoul ^^ hiromix
3/6/08 7:16 Shiya:
Pat pat…
You should be aware that people can be grouped into to categories: educated and non-educated. lol
Take it easy you never see them in your life, and they never make a difference.
3/6/08 8:55 Allysia-May:
Hey hun,
Don't mind the freakalics, we love you here. And ignore those cows calling you fat as i'm sure they're secretly wishing they had your cheeks as i've been called fat loadsa times but they all wish they had my cheeks, haha.
This is the reason why i don't do FOTDs on my blog. Don't want no one telling me unnecessary stuffz or even stalking me.
Guess what?! Went to check out FAFI today and i have to say i'm slightly disappointed. The textures of the powder wasn't as silky as i was hoping. Or do i have too high a standard?
Got a doll, makeup bag and 'Squeeze it' lipglass. I got a paint pot as well in 'Nice vice' but i'm returning it as i've changed my mind. Not liking a lilac colour on my lids at all.
3/6/08 9:01 jonny:
where do you get your money hey??????
Just tell em the truth that you pimp me out to little old ladies wanting to regain some youth!!
3/6/08 9:05 Adina:
Hello my dear!
I am absolutely shocked and appalled that people can be so ignorant and cruel. Who cares how much money you spend and whose business is it!? Its like people want you to justify your purchases to them- how rude!
You are such a kind soul, and sweet to boot. You come on your blog and you share with us your wealth of experiences and some awesome reviews. I can honestly say your blog is one of my favorites! I love it
Scr#w the haters, you rock dearie!
3/6/08 9:54 Maggie:
I found your blog via your youtube videos, but could never bring myself to comment on your videos – I didn't want to join the array of creepy, rude and apparently illiterate commentators. I still CANNOT believe that people will have the nerve to ask how you afford your make-up (and I've seen that come up in a lot of stash videos, in general). Worse than that, is the offended tone that comes across in these comments.
Anyway, just wanted to say that I enjoy your blog very much.
3/6/08 10:19 Anonymous:
Gosh, this is so stupid to ask about the money… I mean a lot of people have hobbies or they collect something and you don't have to be a millionaine to collect makeup, I mean, it's cheaper than paintings for example!!! Too bad it isn't as lasting as makeup gets old… But for the joy and fun it gives it's totally worth it,isn't it?
3/6/08 10:57 Susie:
People are just lame. Im glad you still have self-confidence and dont really pay much attention to it. Keep up the good work you do!
3/6/08 11:33 krstylkleer:
Wow, some people can say the darndest (is that a word? lol) things! I must say, I had to pop right on over to youtube to check out the collection. Amazing! I'm coming to NY to play with all your makeup! Lol :]
3/6/08 11:40 the Muse:
Couldn't agree more 😉
3/6/08 11:49 the Muse:
Hey Taryn!
LOL!!!! You sure do l33t speak well darling!
I find it amusing and I definately enjoying using it on occasion to be stupid so to speak. I play WoW and it's about the only language these people know lol!
However using it to be funny and using it as your sole communication is just plain scary so I agree 100%! Back to school folks. Get an education!
Oh my I'd love to read anything you write! You must have comments 😉 The reject button comes in handy! I promise!
lol if I wrote a book it'd be a best seller I can't make this stuff up it's too damn good!
LOL! Indeed no breathing, no talking, no laughing, no giggling, and no umm's!
I think mostly it was a bit of a cultural clash however some things I read did sadden me as even if the culture is completely different, in my book, their isn't any excuse for general rudeness!
Sincerest thanks for your kind words, support, and just for being such a great friend!
3/6/08 11:50 the Muse:
Hi Ruby!
Awww you're so sweet. Big thank you!! *hugs*
3/6/08 11:51 the Muse:
hi Joseph!!!!!!!!!
How's the new puppy 😉 It's been ages since we talked! I actually emailed you a few weeks ago to say hey and reply to a long overdo email! I hope your well! Thanks for coming out of lurkdom to say hey and offer support 😉
LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! But I don't have to just say it! It's true! I am sleeping with him! He's a good lay btw 😉
LOL I adore you
Chat with us more often wont ya?
3/6/08 11:59 the Muse:
Hey D!!!!!!!
It's ok. I'm seriously not hurt or upset over any of it. It's just really mostly stupidity that amuses me something fierce!
You, my dear dear girl, have never pissed me off! You're adorable!
LOL Just kinda huh? When you coming across the bridge to see me lady 😉 Jersey girl!
I agree. Much of it has to do with cultural differences as well which I can understand and I try to relate too however I just found some of the comments just rude. Even different cultures can appreciate manners!
D, you're comment made me beam. Truly. You're all very special to me and this wouldn't be possible with out each of you. You're doing me a service by visiting. You're the one that takes time out of your busy schedule to read my crazy babblings, it's you that does the service for me. On top of that you've become a fast friend and I can't thank you enough for that.
Always be brave. Face the world head on. You'll get hurt but at least you'll look back on it and smile at the courage you displayed Plus you have absolutely not to be shy about or worry about! You're a beautiful woman! I've seen your photos!
Thank you!
from the bottom of my heart thank you!
Heck I only know you a short time and I feel like it's a life time 😉 Yes we share a love of makeup but we also share a kinship of being friendly to one another 😉 That's priceless!
Hey my comment deserves to be served up grilled on toast with a cuppa if you please 😉
I'm near tears now! I hope my Dior Extreme Fix works it's magic and keeps my foundation in place while I bawl my eyes out in happiness!
Stay gorgeous, inside and out!
3/6/08 12:02 the Muse:
hi psychoexgirlfriend!
How are you love? I must say I wasn't at one point. I'd have been a bit hurt a few months ago if this stuff was happening but I've grown a thicker skin after blogging a while now!
I must say that people, anonymous or not, are just ballsy to say the least. I can't live my life being mean to anyone I don't know 😉
The good news is people like you brighten this place up and give me the support I need to keep on blogging along!
3/6/08 12:03 the Muse:
hi Anonymous!
I've considered it before. I was going to set it up for general discussion, reviews, swapping, etc..but I've been too busy to take care of it myself! Maybe in the future 😉
3/6/08 12:07 the Muse:
I really am at a point where I am like "oh lord whatevers". I just can't live my life worrying about negativity. I just dust myself off and keep chugging..with a smile on too!
Being generally curious is absolutely ok in my book. Like.."hey how much was that blush?" etc…but to ask where I get money etc…it turns to somewhat ill mannered.
I really really appreciate your comment Mag 😉 I'm a happy person and the fact that you get a bit of joy and a laugh from my posts thrills me 😉
LOLLLLLLLLLLLL! Damn I wish we had a Daiso around here le sigh!
I'd be buying a different color bento for everyday of the month if we had a local Daiso 😉 That store is addicting 😉
I visit when I go to visit my aunt and I need new luggage to take it all home afterwards! Lord we need that please god give us a Daiso thanks, love you the muse 😉
Much love to you Mag 😉
Stay beautiful!
3/6/08 12:13 the Muse:
Hi Cosine
How are you darling!
Sheesh you're a baby still 😉 It's perfectly alright to sponge off your parents hehe 😉 People expect it even 😉 At least it's so in the US lol The concept of family life is vastly different in the US!
You work Cosine. That's definately not sponging
I'll share my collection with you 😉
Aww! I'm too old to worry about what my mum thinks of my habits hehe. When I was your age she was actually ok with my insanity lol
You guys get some stuff but it's sad not everything plus when you do get it prices are slightly higher 😛 blah!
The good new sis JS has hit Taiwan so maybe in the future the US and Singapore will be equally blessed!
Thank you, sincere thanks I'll always be here blogging along 😉 My love of cosmetics and all things beautiful can not be diminished by nutty comments I promise!
LOL *hugs* Cosine ready to kill the negative commentors for me 😉 hehe!
I get a bit angry too but I honestly keep a friendly nature about it and just go about my biz.
Honestly I feel the same as you why bother reading/watching it if you aren't liking it and just feel the need to make dumb comments but so life goes I guess!
People are strange!
Love you back!!!!!! *MWAH*
Big hugs! and Big Kisses!
Thanks for the support and for reading my dribble 😉
3/6/08 12:14 the Muse:
hey eru!!!!!!
I agree. My mum always taught us..don't say anything if it isn't good.
I guess it helps them feel better about themselves putting me down BLAH!
Thanks hon!
*hugs back*
3/6/08 12:14 Dalenna:
LOL, Muse! Let's have our grilled cheese together 😀 I like it with creamy tomato soup, is that weird? What about yourself? 😀
3/6/08 12:16 the Muse:
Hey ROWSSSSSSSSSSSSSZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ!
Whatcha doing gorgeous
I actually quickly glanced and I meant to read further today but I had firgured you were experiencing stupidity with that
God! She's a child having fun what part dont people get?
I think I could deal with nasty and even racist but the stupid ones, as you said, those kill me! I mean sometimes people dont think before they type I guess! Ugh!
A job? me? what's that? Iz sell mah kidneys for makeups! The mad scientist does experiments on me with parabens and gives me monies for cosmetics 😉
I love ya darling!
3/6/08 12:22 the Muse:
hi hiromix!
Strangely enough, sometimes, people even say as such when they aren't anonymous! Those are the ones that worry me most lol!
Sincerest thanks for listening to me rant hiromix! I appreciate it big time!
Susie's bubble? Got a link?
I agree 100% with everything you've said. I wish for better in people but sadly it never happens. People are people and I guess they'll always be as rude, negativity and mean spirited as they feel the need. I don't live my life that way and I appreciate those who feel the same way as me 😉
Thank you, thank you very much!
Big big big hugs!
Seoul!? Can I come visit? I'm a big fan of Korean culture hehe 😉
Many hugs and thanks for the support!
3/6/08 12:24 the Muse:
Hi Shiya!
Aw thanks! LOL Agreed
*hugs* Thanks for the support.
3/6/08 12:27 the Muse:
hey Allysia-Ma!
LOL Thanks
LOL! Aw hell us wobbly chicks have to stick together We are a dying breed hehe!
Our cheeks rock!
I must say it causes unnecessary stupidity when FOTDS are up just to weed through idiotic comments. Lucky enough I only have a rare few here and there on blogger and the most part everyone is delightfully sweet and very kind when I do them!
No way. You don't have too high a standard at all. The powders have been commented on as being chunky due to the glitter so you aren't the only one. Think of it as money saved for something else!
Which doll which doll!? No lilac really? I'd have thought you'd look killer in shades of purple due to your freaking outstanding skin tone! I'm going to convince you to go bold
Love ya darling!
Thanks for the kind words and support!
3/6/08 12:32 julie:
theyre jealous
hugs julie
3/6/08 12:36 the Muse:
hey jonny
my boyfriend supports my habit and even buys me cosmetics. You might know him 😉
My god I do not..don't tell people that it's incorrect. It's old men!
3/6/08 13:09 the Muse:
hey Adina!
How are you love?
I agree. I can't help but feel like people expect me to justify what I purchase with my money to them! Surreal isn't it?!
You're so sweet too thank you!
AWWWWWWWW Adina I'm gonna cry Thank you! thank you thank you!
Many hugs!
3/6/08 13:11 the Muse:
hey maggie!
I'm so happy you found me from youtube Positive things happen on youtube and now I got you as a read so that's one great thing right?
The good news is you can ALWAYS come here to comment and I'll happily chat with you!
LOL I must say you hit the nail on the head. The tones do sound offended! As if I am spending THEIR money and NOT my money hehe!
I sincerely appreciate your comments and this is why youtube is a good thing. It brings me readers like you!
3/6/08 13:12 the Muse:
hi Anonymous!
Agreed! Totally worth it People collect stuff all the time! My collection just happens to be cosmetics 😉 Plus I agree it's not a ton of money. I could have worst habits 😉
Thanks for the support and hugs from me!
3/6/08 13:13 the Muse:
hi krstylkleer!
Yup lol! The strangest things pop out of people's mouths 😉
You can come to New York anyday of the week 😉 We'll have a cuppa and play with my silly stash of cosmetics
3/6/08 14:11 Bliss:
Keep your head up dear :), i love your blog and i really appreciate all you have done, i love your reviews, tips and off course your FOTDs all of these have been so very helpful, its your money and yours to spend whenever and however you want and you are pretty both inside and out
3/6/08 14:22 Anonymous:
Dear Muse,
I just wanted you to know how much I appreciate your site. I regularly check your site, makeupbag.net and blogdorf goodman.
I love all these sites because I learn from them. A lot of the time magazines put a blurb in after the new color story has already hit the stores–and in short supply or already sold out.
Your site gives me a chance to preview items and see colors so I can make my choices in advance and score the product. I have collected some wonderful items after learning about them from your site and some other beauty blogs. So thank you for your service to women (at least the make up junkies…)!
I think your our a great blogger and very passionate about makeup. Your enthusiasm is infectious and a pick-me up! Some people have no passion for anything! So kudos to you. Don't listen to all the crazy negative stuff–don't people have something better to do rather than be haters?
Wishing you all the best!
Christine F.
3/6/08 14:59 Sminkan:
Oh yes! I know what you're talking about… My blog is swamped with "how can you afford all that make-up" and "are you a make-up artist?" mixed with "I think you have to much make-up, you look like a clown". And I totally agree with you. Nobody as the right to ask me where I get the money. I don't much like when readers think it is okey to tell me what I do wrong in their opinion either. Of I ask for an opinion it is different. Yeserday a girl half my age told me my brows where to painted and I had to much colour under the eye. Well, actually that was the general idea with the make-up.
People seem to get all upset over make-up. I never saw this kind of comments on other kinds of blogs. If I wrote about fishing would people think they could write crappy comments as well, or is it the subject matter of make-up that brings out the worst in people?
Anyway, I am sad you no longer share your FOTD's with us as often. I loved them ,as you well know. Still, you are writing more OT-posts about tings I like, so I will hang around for that! 😉
Big hug to you for keeping up your good work. Take care and stay with us!
3/6/08 17:03 nilla cookie:
Muse! How interesting, I didn't know you had a channel on You Tube! I'm embarrassed to say that I'm quite a newbie when it comes to that site.
It's great that you've grown to ignore those rude people – it amazes me to see how mean and childish people can be. What happened to, if you don't have something nice to say, don't say it at all.
And I agree with Taryn – go back to school people! Learn how to spell and communicate properly!
I'm personally going to find some of your videos Muse, and you can't stop me. Although it would be easier if you linked me, right?? 😉
Hugs and Happy Thursday Miss Muse!
3/6/08 17:10 Vanessa:
Izzy! LMAO! I was cracking up reading this post AND Taryn's comment, I agree that's the main reason I hate doing videos, people are so brutal, and for me, I guess it's weird because it's more personal, they see you moving, actually talking, but it's easier hiding behind a post or a picture where I am just "dormant".
It's no one's damn business and if anything they are probably still living at home with mom and dad WISHING they could afford that stuff.
Too funny, I love your videos!
3/6/08 18:59 Anonymous:
So sorry that you keep running into people on the web who are insecure, obviously 99% of people would not even make those comments to your face because It's Rude! But there are people that roam the web "faceless" and hide in anonymity (sp?) to make their mean comments. It takes guts and passion to do what you're doing (and a lot of time!) I personally liked your quirks when you say ummm and giggle; so keep doing what you are doing!
3/6/08 22:00 alien man?!:
Ugh, it does sting when complete strangers purposely say things to get the satisfaction of hurting others, but you know it's not anything against you personally esp since they don't know u and can't hold any grudge against you. They're just too busy masturbating to their own rudeness to think about how their actions make them pathetic. It's sad, really. They think they're safely hidden behind a screen of anonymity but they can easily be tracked down and, moreover, they're only staining their own integrity with such public display of stupidity.
Well, you know you've reached fame and stardom when you start getting your flamers and haters. You should be flattered, if anything. For every flamer, you've probably got a hundred fans A lot of us don't comment but still enjoy reading your entries.
3/6/08 22:12 Taryn:
Well, I picked up "Blogging for Dummies" today at the bookstore, Muse, because I want to design my own header. But I don't know if I could deal with comments. I don't suffer fools gladly and even if I was lucky enough to get a following half as good as yours, I'd still wind up with the teeny bopper nincompoops asking me how much my annual income is.
3/6/08 23:04 Dalenna:
oh hey! i remember Daiso! i used to go there a lot! yes it is very addicting. i got all my bento boxes there too 😀 oh, and chopsticks!!! i bought probably a pair of every design they had there 😀
3/7/08 1:12 Anonymous:
hiya! this is the link to susie bubble: http://stylebubble.typepad.com/
I have been reading your blog since I stumbled upon it on my quest for the best beauty blogs, that was around christmas! Ur on my daily cosmetics blog roll now! I can't read all of them on an average day. I have a select few, 6, that I read like the morning paper ^^ anyways, I never comment that much usually, but I couldn't leave yesterdays topic unremarked… anyways muse, keep doing your thing, cos ur good at it and u look like ur having loadsa fun at the same time! hiromix
p.s. course u can come to seoul! I'll show u around!
3/7/08 5:57 Emilee @ GMM:
I don't have much to say (because you covered it wonderfully), but the way I see it, we're doing this out of our own time and efforts. If somebody wants to waste their time making rude comments, that's nobody's fault but their own.
Of course you're wonderful just the way you are! Just don't breathe too loudly next time. 😉
3/7/08 11:34 the Muse:
hey Bliss! *hugs*
Always 😉 Thanks so much for your kind words and compliments I truly appreciate them! I adore your blog as well 😉
Blogging is worth a few offbeat comments if I get to meet great people like you!
3/7/08 11:38 the Muse:
Hi Christine!
Thank you VERY MUCH!
I agree about mags. At one time I always used mags as my source for latest product release but seriously you can get better info the web and blogs anyday!
I'm sincerely pleased you've found my blog so helpful! It warms my heart to know that 😉 It feels like I've accomplished something when I heart comments like yours!
Truly you guys are doing me the service by popping by to see me daily. That means the world to me
Your comment totally made me feel fantastic and truly people like you are the reason I keep going and my love of blogging grows daily when I know I am helping someone out 😉
Hugs to you! And big thanks for commenting and making my day
Don't be a stranger to my comment box I love talking to my readers
3/7/08 11:50 the Muse:
Hi Sminkan!
I get this constantly. I also get many comments about being tacky because I match my clothes and makeup! How bright my blush is and how unblended it looks. How much I spend, How I afford it, etc..!
I feel your pain and I totally can relate. It actually makes me feel better that I'm not the only one getting really hurtful comments like these. I read one comment on the forum that had translated as they couldn't believe how much makeup an fat girl/unattractive girl had. Gosh ouch!
I don't really like when readers tell me what I am doing wrong with my makeup when I didn't ask for an opinion. If I was posting my stuff on specktra and asking for criticisms that'd be fine but I don't ask for that here. On top of that I had one person comment saying "well don't you want to improve"..as if I was doing her an injustice by not taking her advice on my makeup ummmmmm but I didn't ask for your advice in the first place?!
OH gosh I get alot about my eyebrows! ALOT! That I'm overplucking etc..I like them the way they are isn't that ok? Isn't it alright that I LIKE THEM this way? People want me to conform to what their ideal image is of an eyebrow. Well I like them this way. Yes they are overplucked and I personally like they way they look so thanks for the advice but I didn't ASK for any advice about my eyebrows!
I also had someone mention that I should CLEAN UP MY FALLOUT! Um don't look if it bothers you!
People get major hyper about cosmetics I concur. I dunno why but it seems to bring out the nasty in people. Alot of chiefs and no indians comes to mind! Everyone wants to advise, direct, and tell me HOW I should DO MY OWN makeup. I mean seriously if I wanna wear red eyeshadow, a blue shirt, and a blue headband that's MY CHOICE. I also get people telling me that it's ridiculous I wear headbands….holy cow when did personal sense of style come into play? Seriously get a life. Worry about your makeup, your clothes, and your life and forget about advising me about MY OWN PERSONAL STYLE, my Makeup, and my life. Geez. It appears some people are the authority on how others should look I guess!
I'll definately be doing an FOTD here and there my dear
I love that you visit me here and I truly relate to your comment and appreciate it!
I'll always be here 😉 Hugs back to you and I promise FOTDS TO COME!
3/7/08 11:51 the Muse:
Hey lil!
I do indeed my dear 😉 LOL I can help with it if you wanna do some vids of your own!
Oh honey it's like water rolling down a duck's back. I seriously could care less what people say!
Their mum's obviously forget to teach them manners!
Hehe you don't have to look far 😉 My videos are right here on my blog under the category "MuseMedia" do check 'em out!
Happy Weekend my friend!
3/7/08 11:53 the Muse:
Hey 'nes!
Hehe! Glad I made you laugh! People seem to think it's their god given right to insult you anyway they can think of. Unreal!
AMEN sister! I have my own home, my own car, my own office, etc…I am not living off my freaking parents. I pay my own bills, etc..why they are so worried how I spend money i make by working is beyond me! As if I'm asking them to buy me stuff or they have to pay my bills or something!
Aw i love your videos too 😉
You're such a cutie!
3/7/08 11:55 the Muse:
hi Anonymous!
Agreed. If they faced me they'd never have the nerve to say such things! Unreal!
LOL thanks at least someone appreciates all my giggles and umm's 😉
Hugs! Thanks for the awesome comment
3/7/08 11:58 the Muse:
hi alien man!
I couldn't agree more with the masturbating to their own rudeness! People totally get off on putting others down. Makes them feel important I guess!
It seriously cracks me up that these people think they can comment here without me knowing where they are located, what their provider is, etc…I mean it's not that hard to find this info out! Duh. Shows how stupid they are!
LOL the Muse has arrived Let the flaming begin! I truly appreciate the fact that even though I get some crummy folk about 99.9% are positive folk 😉 So that makes up for the a**holes
Thanks for the comment and support hun!
3/7/08 11:59 the Muse:
Hey Taryn!
If you need help with anything let me know. anything at all!!!!!
Seriously the reject button is great for those types of idiots 😉
3/7/08 12:00 the Muse:
Hey D!
They are SOOOOOOO freaking cheap too! It's like my dream store! Ikea for the Asia lover hehehe!
3/7/08 12:06 nilla cookie:
oh DUH!! I guess I should have know that being that I browse your site almost every day!!
3/7/08 12:10 the Muse:
hi again hiromix!
Random but everytime I type your name I think of the artist. Do you know the Japanese artist Toshikawa Hiromi? She is a photographer, very famous. She was known as Hiromix Anyway random thought there!
AHA! I read style bubble on occasion! I didn't realize she was having a prob with mean comments as I find her extremely gifted in the artist range and writer range Plus she's adorable!
Thank you thank you thank you for making me part of your daily reading material! I truly appreciate it 😉
It's cosmetics that's always fun hehe!
I'd love it! I'm packing a bag 😉 hehe!
Hugs to you!
3/7/08 12:13 the Muse:
hi Emilee @ GMM!
LOL I promise not breathing at all next time 😉
Thank you for commenting and showing your support and I agree we are doing this because we enjoy and love it and if people choose to be negative let them go to heck!
3/7/08 15:06 Taryn:
Here's a public service announcement:
I used a 30% off coupon at Borders to get the book! ZOMG! I tried getting it for cheaper on half.com, but the price was better with the coupon! LOLZ!
So for all those interested, it cost about $15. And here's the kicker, there's a rebate for $5 if you purchase a Dummies book! ZOMG! I still feel like I got pwned at the bookstore though.
OK, now I'm just being silly. 😛
3/8/08 0:57 wen:
hey musey!
personally i found ur videos really really helpful~
esp when my cousin was going to japan and i wanted to get some MM stash, but i didnt know which of the MM collection were the better ones!
plus i love ur blog. equally helpful as well.
and your're so sweet to share all your experiences with different cosmetics w us, and damn nice that you actually bother to answer my comments =))
you're a sweetie.
you can just watch those haters burn in hell.
and i always look forward to your new entries!
and dont fade out fotds just cos of their insensitive, jealous comments.
it's the internet, you're free to BOMB ur blog with fotds!!!!!
they're way to horrible and mean!
3/8/08 18:46 (g)ezebel:
hey, i have a question: where do you get all you money for all this expensive makeup?! HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!
girrrl, i'm glad you don't let those assholes get to you. people like that are so insecure and jealous of thier own ugly looks, that they have to take it out on beautiful people to make them feel better.
chin up, girlfriend..!
3/9/08 4:33 RED majexty:
Meh. I think your cute. Good that you have thick skin though, I can't post up my pictures because I have thinnn skin.
Anyway you don't have to reply all the comments on youtube…especially those ridiculous ones!
3/10/08 7:37 the Muse:
hey taryn!
ZOMG but after you used the coupon wherez u got teh other monies to pay for it?!
That's why we get on so well b/c we are both nutty 😉
3/10/08 7:40 the Muse:
hey wen how are you!?
Aw thanks honey! I really appreciate your kind words and support *hugs*
Aww it's not too difficult answering comments from such a sweetie like yourself wen 😉 I look forward to hearing from you and enjoy talking to you 😉
LOL! We won't be that hard on them
I'm seriously considering going back to FOTDS shortly, seriously thanks for the support it means the world to me!
*huge hugs*
3/10/08 7:41 the Muse:
hey gez!
ZOMG I robs the banks lol!
Aww thanks honey *hugs* I'm sure not beautiful but you made me feel like I was just now AWWW *sniff*
Thanks honey!
3/10/08 7:42 the Muse:
hi RED majexty!
Thanks darling! I guess on the internet you def need to have thick skin b/c people just drop it all over you So crummy!
Absolutely not! I normally ignore the really strange ones 😉
Thanks for the comment and your show of support!
4/15/08 20:35 Shannon Nelson:
Good God, how ridiculous for people to post such nonsense. I have gotten rude comments and emails on occasion, but not nearly what you have. I don't have thick skin, so it hurts when it happens.
And when people ask me how I get the money to buy all the stuff I review–sometimes I say "Money to buy it? I stole it." just to be snarky. 😉
4/16/08 9:11 the Muse:
hiya shannon.
I know. I concur. I have to say I didn't have thick skin prior to starting my blog. I actually got a good deal upset when I first started blogging and was truly shocked at how callous people could be but after a while I was like oh well whatever.
LOL! Don't laugh I sometimes tell people I sell organs on E-bay for money or rob a bank lol!
Thanks for the comment 😉
4/21/10 15:31 mercedes:
hey muse!! i think its is really rude to be say stuff like you breathe a lot (i cant even hear your breathing)and to say you talk a lot is just plain and simple mean. People are intitled to their own opnion,but if you cant say something nice dont say nothing at all. and the 'fat girl' comment when you Assume U make a A** out out of U & ME,and about the money thing,seriously how would those people like it if you asked them where they got all their crap from? i mean your colection is glorious and amazing,and i understand that they are curious,but to say that deserves,a mojor big fat WHATS IT TO YOU!!!!!,and i have to agree with taryn on the overusage of lol's and omg's,it like their trying to be funny but c'mon it just makes you look stupid.whoa that was quite a rant. keep your head held high muse,YOUR THE BEST!!