what is my dream?

The other night I was having a conversation with my friend about what I want to ultimately do with my life. I have always been a big dreamer. I have dreamed of fame and fortune and celebrity. But when it comes down to it, I need to start the process and figure out "what am I going to do to become famous?" I have always had a passion for writing. I used to write short stories and "screen plays" as a middle schooler, but as an adult, I need to either do it more seriously, or try something else. I get such a joy out of making youtube videos, and I never want to stop. It is my form of therapy-talking to the camera/audience as a third party, and just being myself fully. it has helped me out so much with some of my anxiety issues. And it is the 21st century version of writing in a paper journal with pens. I wanted to take some time to thank everyone who has stood by me throughout my life. New friends, family, and most importantly, my fans. The people whom I have never met face to face, but you all have stuck by me and continued to watch my videos, and it means more to me than you will ever know. xoxo. gleamogirljoelle

I'm feeling a bit inspired

I've been watching the shows "Face Off" and "Hot Set" and it makes me want to play around with color and decorating... But on a more different note, now that it is Fall, and I have my hot ombre hair, I have been on this cat eye liner and dark lipstick kick. I have fallen in love with the Tarte Lipsurgence matte lip pencil in "Envy". There is something about how beautiful I feel when I wear it.

That's pretty much all I have to say for now. xoxo. gleamogirljoelle

1...2...3...it's Britney Bitch! Last night was the latest gLee episode, which happened to be ANOTHER Britney Spears episode. (Conveniently right after X Factor too) I really liked this episode MUCH more than the other gLee Britney episode. All of the ways that they changed the original Brit songs and made them new was really why I liked it so much. I kind of didn't really like the way that they made Britney S. Pierce's character...but that's not as important. To me, the music is the most important part of the show, not necessarily the story line. I also want to point out that the new girl, Marly, is my FAVORITE character so far this season. She sings a lot like me. Same range, same tone. And I really cant stand Rachel, so this new girl is quite refreshing. Speaking of David Schwimmer, her story line is really getting boring. But I LOVE that Kate Hudson is in the show now. She makes everything so much more exciting with the whole NY story. But most importantly- WHERE IS MERCEDES????! I like this U'Nique chick, but I miss Mercedes. Is she permenantly gone? Where is Finn? Can we see him singing from the trenches in Iraq please?? And Santana...are they going to write her out of the show entirely? I miss her singing. And Puck looks older than Mr. Shu...which is probably why he isn't a regular anymore. I am going to leave you with a youTube video of my favorite song from last night. The way this song was done was phenomenal. **I do not own the rights to this video.** xoxo gleamogirljoelle

i want a kitten

I always thought that I would be getting a puppy at this stage in my life. I love all dogs. Especially pugs and Boston terriers. But I just don't have time for them. So the idea of a kitten has become a little more realistic. At first I was going to be picky about it, and only wanted a Himalayan or Siamese cat. But now after seeing all these little babies that are born and cant be taken care of, my heart doesn't really care. So I am thinking that I will probably have it Mid-May. If it's a boy, it'll be named Peeta. If it's a girl, it'll be named either Rue or Effie. Yes, keeping it in the Hunger Games name family. I also like Glimmer as a possibility. I guess we will see. xoxo gleamogirljoelle

a HUGE idol fail

(photo belongs to USweekly) Much to my horror, America made the most ridiculous decision in the history of the show. Even a bigger loss then when Daughtry was kicked off. And even Adam Lambert. The good news? Colton Dixon is such an amazing music artist that he will have guaranteed success. I almost think they did that on purpose to help kickstart his career. After voting 100 times (literally), I thought for sure he would at lease be able to sit back on those couches. But when he got to the 3 stools with Hollie and Elise, I was like, OK, they are just doing this to let him know he needs to step his game up next week. My jaw dropped in shock when he was eliminated. And when he got on his knees, closed his eyes, and sang his heart out to God, tears rolled down my eyes. An amazingly talented Christian man has been taken down. But I think of this as a good thing. He can now stop singing for a TV audience, and continue making music the way he wants to. I am hesitating as to whether or not I want to buy tickets to the Idol tour, just to see him play live. Check out these videos, property of American Idol. xoxo gleamogirljoelle

yes, they're real.

I have had my ups and downs with mascaras. I have tried high end, drugstore, and anything someone will throw at me. I picked this up as an afterthought when I was at Ulta. Best $10 I have ever spent on a mascara. I don't know what it is- the brush? the formula? magic? This stuff is amazing.

The wand is a spikey plastic one and the formula is super black and wet. But it dries really quick, which helps. It builds easily. And I only need 2 coats to give the whole appearance of fake lashes. I haven't worn fake lashes at all since purchasing this mascara. I went and bought a full size tube at Ulta because I don't want to be a day without this stuff! because I never want to be without it! Oh, and the best part? It is crying resistant. Perfect for weddings, funerals, and those dramatic days. You will love it! I highly recommend it!

Dance Moms Miami

I started watching the original Dance Moms show a month or so ago. And I loved it. But I am utterly HOOKED on Dance Moms Miami. There is something about this show that makes it a little more realistic and relatable. Maybe it is because the moms are all big ladies, and the kids are all so cute. And I love the dance teachers, Angel and Victor.

My favorite dancers on the show are Kimmy and Lucas. Kimmy is this adorable little OCD, Latin girl with a mouth full of braces and a lisp. I just wanna reach through the TV and hug her. And Lucas is this amazingly talented little boy that can bend more than any other human being I have ever seen.

Watching these shows makes me think of my future children, and that hopefully some day I can enroll them in dance, just as I was. I plan on not being a bitchy, fat mother though. I think I have a little more class than that.

xoxo
gleamogirljoelle