Stylish blogger award!

I was given this award a few weeks back by the lovely VijiiS from fierce nerditude. Thanks so much to you, lovely lady!
I don't know if I would consider myself really 'stylish', I more or less just wear black t shirts and jeans every day; and I do my makeup whatever way I feel like doing it :)
I guess I do have more of an 'alternative' look, but I like to keep it pretty toned down now that I'm getting older.

here are 7 random facts about me:

1. If you are wondering how on earth I came up with the name for my blog 'makeup or morte' ...well here it is. It translates to 'makeup or die'.
A few years ago I had some very horrible things happen. I was sicker than I've ever been in my life. I could barely leave the house for months. I was weak and I felt like I was dying. And throughout this time, I kept telling myself that if I'm going to die anyways I may as well die looking pretty. Even though I could barely stand up, I would force myself to put some makeup on. I couldn't even leave the house but I did it just to feel good about myself in that little way.
So when I thought about a name for my blog, makeup or morte came to me naturally ;)

2. I love dance music, it always puts me in a good mood.

3. I am an awesome cook. I like making gourmet meals and my specialty is Chinese food.

4. I write a lot. I have a lot of journals I've kept them since I was 6. Somewhere around 20 of them. Maybe more. A few have gone missing through the years :( I wish I could get them back.

5. I am certified in cosmetology but I chose not to work in a salon or as a makeup artist because I can't stand touching people.

6. Ok so I was quite the goth from age 15 into my early 20's. I used to wear so much black eyeliner you couldn't tell what color my eyes were- LOL

here is a pic for reference:



7. I can't think of anything else at the moment. If you are curious of anything just ask me!

Also wanted to mention I've extended my giveaway closing date. It's now open until June 1! Now there is more time for everyone to enter :)

I recieved the versatile blogger award!

I am honored to have received this award. The lovely Vulcan Butterfly ever so graciously passed it on to me.

Here is a list of blogs I am passing the versatile blogger award on to :

• Adora BatBrat - You would not believe the versatility of this lovely lady! She models, bakes goodies all the time, does inspirational makeup looks and she is even starting her own store. One of the most interesting blogs out there!

• Scrangie - Always has what I'm looking for. It seems I enjoy similar taste to the brands and swatches/reviews she posts. She does wicked eye makeup and lots of nice nail polish swatches.
  

• Productrater - This gal is non stop posting reviews of the latest and greatest beauty products. Her reviews are honest and I enjoy reading them.
  

• Bleeding Beauty - I love the random gorgeous products she features (like Etude House marble marble!) and her really cool EOTD's are always inspiring.

• Phyrra - I'm sure she's gotten this award before because her blog is one of the most versatile I've come across. From skin care to foundations to contacts she covers a lot of beauty related material and always has swatches.

Seven random facts about me:

1) I was born in Kitchener Ontario, Canada but through my life I have moved approximately 20 times. The most amazing place I have lived was in Orlando Florida. The weather, the ocean and the lizards everywhere were all so amazing.

2) Unlike most beauty crazed bloggers who claim to be 'obsessed' with makeup, I actually am. I have Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and I swatch so much stuff daily because it's more or less a compulsion. (I only actually post about 1/4 of stuff that I swatch!)

3) I love reading. I am naturally a book worm and I have a book on hand wherever I go.

4) My favorite animal is the great white shark. I am determined to see one in real life (hopefully even swim with one!) before I die.

5) I am kind of obsessed with the Apocalypse. I love zombie movies, and any movies or books that have to do with the world ending. It's weird I know.

6) I adore Japanese culture. Sushi, anime, circle lenses, doll eyed makeup, visual kei, harajuku and ganguro style and all that awesome stuff. I also love Korean horror movies and makeup as well.

7) My dream career is to be a tattoo artist, which is not as easy as people think. I am trying to find someone to apprentice with but I think I am just going to teach myself. For the time being I am a stay at home mom with an 18 month old son. It's the craziest job I've ever had!

I hope I didn't bore you too much, my life really isn't all that exciting!