30 Days Challenge- Day 27

Wow, I'm so behind with this challenge. Better late than never right?

Three good things that have happened in the past 30 days.

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Well, one, I won an online contest! It was a contest where I had create an original design and submit it to the judges. You have no idea how surprised I was when I heard that I won.

Two, I saw this picture...

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 Anyone else find a little body hair on a guy extremely sexy?

Third thing? Well, it's hard to top a shirtless Shemar Moore but I'd have to say its the fact that I've been speaking to my friends more regularly. I've gone a whole month without talking or seeing my best friends Eva and Sabrina so it's good to get in touch with them again.

P.S. Quote Friday will be back this week. I've been slacking on that too. Sorry!

30 Days Challenge- Day 26

Something you could never get tired of doing.

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Nail art! I love doing random nail designs, whether it's flowers, dots, stripes just, anything interesting. I get really excited when I do something really cute and I get to show it off at school. Sometimes people ask me who does my nails and when I say that I do them myself they are shocked. Some people even ask me to do their nails for them.

It's just a fun hobby of mine and I really don't see myself stopping anytime soon.

30 Days Challenge- Day 25

Your favorite movie.

Titanic. It's so, so, so SO romantic. I mean, what girl wouldn't like a cute guy to go all out to make her happy and be with her. And to be there for her no matter what.

They fell in love within a matter of days and Kate instantly wanted to be with Jack and not her pre-arranged marriage.

They were going to get off that ship and live their lives together, but unfortunately only Kate made it off the ship.

I'm not going to go into any more detail because I'm pretty sure everyone has seen this movie. But if you have not, please, please go watch it! Titanic is my favorite movie of all time and I've seen a lot of movies.

It's such a beautiful story.

30 Days Challenge- Day 24

Besides writing this post, what are you doing right now?

Listening and singing along to Adele's Hometown Glory. 

Her voice is beautiful beyond belief! I took singing lessons, a while back, for a couple of years but I don't even come close to her breathtaking talent.

I pray, wish, and hope that one day I can sing that beautiful. I've always loved singing.

30 Days Challenge- Day 23

Let's pick up where we left off, shall we...?

Something that means a lot to you.

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My purity ring.

Before you start laughing, let me tell you, this is nothing like the Jonas Brothers. I'm not going to write songs about me being abstinence and then rush and marry someone just to get laid.

No. I simply do not like the idea of sex before marriage for myself and so I wear this ring to remind myself that I am worth waiting for. I'm not going to "give in" to all the pressure from the media and at school.

30 Days Challenge- Day 22

15 facts about you.

I really don't know anything that you all don't already know, but I'll try.

1. I do not like open doors or windows. It bothers me and I cannot sleep until I know for a fact all doors and windows that are around me are closed.
2. I hate sitting in the passengers seat in cars. The front is just such an easy way to fly out the window and get killed. 
3. I get very specific about my food. It has to be cooked a certain way for a certain amount of time and it has to come out with the perfect texture. Otherwise I cannot enjoy it.
4. I love to go "commando". Feels great.
5. I have the messiest bed you will ever see. It's so messy I can't even sleep on it.
6. I'm very religious, but I just do not like going to church every single week. Weird but true.
7. I fall for the guys that are the complete opposite of me.
8. I have a crush on someone but I don't want to.
9. I get upset when I fall behind. I hate making up school work or having to watch my favorite shows on Hulu.
10. I'm black and proud!
11. I'm what people call an "oreo" because apparently I do not "act black". Whatever the hell that means.
12. I only cuss when I type or in my head. I don't cuss out loud. Not because I think it's wrong, I just don't do it.
13. I would rather die a virgin than a slut.
14. I think natural is always the way to go. No matter what.
15. There is not one thing I like about Ke$ha.

So, there you go!
Hopefully you learned 15 things about me that you didn't know before.

And also, I apologize for slacking on the 30 Days Challenge. I'm trying to catch up now.

30 Days Challenge- Day 21

Five things at the top of your head.

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Track.

Fear. 

Food.

"Rolling In The Deep".

Ice.

...don't ask.

30 Days Challenge- Day 20

A photo of something that makes you happy.

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I'll let the picture do all the talking.

30 Days Challenge- Day 19

The meaning behind your blog name.

I created this blog to have sort of an online diary. I wanted something where I could express myself without anyone knowing about it.

So what better way to do that than to anonymously blog? I first created this blog with the name "mintybaby.blogspot.com" but I found that name to be obnoxious and changed it to "allthingsminty.blogspot.com".

Minty is the name my friends call me. It's part of my middle name and I guess it just went on from there. The "allthings..." part is just because I randomly talk about everything. 

From sex to track to nail polish to food. Whatever is on my mind.

I am pretty pleased with this blog name, so it probably won't change for a while.

30 Days Challenge- Day 18

Something you don't leave the house without.

Water.
I'm always thirsty and this is the healthiest choice if I'm on the go.

30 Days Challenge- Day 17

A picture of yourself.

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Right...
This completely defeats the purpose of my anonymous blogging.

So instead I will post my recent manicure color...Zoya nail polish in "Kelly".
This color is absolutely gorgeous and I cannot stop staring at my nails.

And just to reassure you, this is not a picture of me, I am black. (:

30 Days Challenge- Day 16

Your celebrity crush.

I'm a day late for this one and I almost didn't post it at all since I talk about my celebrity crush all the time on here.

But one more time won't hurt...
I've had a enormous crush on the gorgeous Shemar Moore for the longest time.

Ever since I watched my first episode of Criminal Minds (back in Summer of 2010) I have been obsessed with his sexy abs, toned biceps, gorgeous smile, amazing eyebrows and perfect face. There is not one thing about him that I do not find attractive.

I love his character on Criminal Minds. Derek Morgan is nice, funny, and smart. Everything you'd want in a guy. 

It would be a dream come true if I met him. 

30 Days Challenge- Day 15

Something you crave a lot.

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Easy. French fries. But only from McDonald's.

Also, we are now halfway through the challenge. I've been doing pretty good so far but we'll see how this other half goes.

Top Favorite Musicians (30 Days Challenge- Day 14)

Your favorite musician and why?

Oh great...
I cannot answer this one, so I'll post three of my favorites instead.
One is just too hard.

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First I'd say Kate Veogele. I've mentioned her many times before but I cannot get enough of her. I don't think her career is active anymore, but I could care less! She is so incredibly talented with a natural and beautiful voice. Unlike anything I have ever heard before.
She is also so beautiful and an amazing actress.
My favorite songs from her are "Kindly Unspoken" and "No Good".

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I also really love Beyonce. She has two personalities; Sasha Fierce and Beyonce. Sasha Fierce's music is more outspoken, loud and well...fierce. Beyonce's are more beautiful and peaceful. Either way her voice is angelic and she is beautiful beyond belief!
My all time favorite song from her will always be "If I Were A Boy". The meaning behind it gets me every time.

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Finally, Leona Lewis. Like Kate and Beyonce, Leona Lewis is too beautiful for her own good. Her voice is so amazing. It shocks me every time she opens her mouth to hit a high note. Not only do all her songs have a beautiful meaning, but they are all memorable.
"Bleeding Love" introduced me to Leona, but I've been following her career for a while. My favorites from her are easy: "Happy" and "Better In Time".

Those are just 3 of my favorites, I also love Mariah Carey, the band Parachute, Adam Lambert, Jennifer Hudson and many more.

30 Days Challenge- Day 13

Your favorite quote.

“When one door of happiness closes, another opens; but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one which has opened for us.”

-Helen Keller

30 Days Challenge- Day 12

Your favorite television show.

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Anyone and everyone who has been reading my blog for a while knows my favorite show is Criminal Minds.

The reason I love Criminal Minds is because it's so different from other crime shows I have seen. Other shows look at the bones, evidence, or body of the victim. Or they go on some crazy hunt to find suspects.
But C.M. takes the time to "think like the criminal" and see why this person did this or why this person did that. All C.M. criminals have some type of background and mental issue as to why they committed the crime they committed.

I find it so interesting that some of these criminals have no idea what they are doing is wrong.

Plus the hunky main character and talented actors and actresses keep me hooked to this show!

30 Days Challenge- Day 11

What's in your makeup bag?

I don't have a "makeup bag", but I do keep my makeup in this thingy.

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My friend Eva ordered it off of QVC from the brand Lori Greiner but it wasn't big enough to store her makeup so she gave it to me. Luckily I don't own a lot of makeup so it fit everything.

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I won't go through all the makeup I have but I'll pick out my favorites...
Wet n Wild Ultimate Eye Expressions Palette in Sand Castle
Maybelline Lash Stiletto Waterproof Mascara in Brownish Black
L'Oreal True Match Foundation in Cocoa
Too Faced Shadow Insurance Mini
Maybelline Eye Studio Baked Eyeshadow Duo in Khaki Craze

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I always reach for these when I get ready in the morning.

30 Days Challenge- Day 10

Whatever tickles your fancy.

This girl has the most amazing voice I've heard in a while. Her name is Maria Aragon and her "Born This Way" cover has already gotten over 8 million hits on Youtube. 

Check her out if you get the chance.

30 Days Challenge- Day 9

A photo of the item you last purchased.

Well considering that I'm collecting nail polish, I bought three the other day along with nail art brushes.

JCPenney was having a sale in their salon where I could buy one polish for full price and get the other one half off.
I also received a $10 coupon from them, so I ended up paying $3 for two OPI nail polishes! (It's Totally Fort Worth It and The One That Got Away)

30 Days Challenge- Day 8

3 words to match your personality.

Fun, Open-Minded, Truthful.

I wish I could choose more, but these three are the best that I could think of.

I'd say I was fun because I love to have a good time, I love to laugh, and I'm so random all the time.

Open-Minded because I am literally open to anything that isn't ignorant, stupid, totally immature, discriminative or completely negative. It sounds like a lot but I'm open to a lot of things others are close-minded about. Such as gays.

I would say truthful because I like to be upfront about things. Yes, I lie like every other person, but for things that are more important, with more value, or to people like family and friends, I try to be as truthful as possible.

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