The Softest Lips in the Land...

I have been searching far and wide for a lip balm/chapstick that softens my lips without creating a sticky effect/making my lips gooey. I've tried so many, but after doing much research, the following are the ones that are best rated.  I'm going to give them all a try and see which works best....

 

R.I.P. Marina....

Today an old friend of mine passed away from a pulmonary embolism.  But those are just silly words to describe the loss of a truly beautiful person.  Though we hadn't hung out in over a year, Marina and her sister were a huge part of my life when I was in my teens. Losing her is like losing a major piece of the puzzle that is my childhood. 

It hasn't really sunk in yet. I'm at work trying to process how it's possible that I will no longer see her anymore.  I browsed through her pictures on facebook for hours today noticing how lively and happy she looked in her photos.  HOW is it possible that she's gone?

This is all so new to me.  Marina is the first person I knew personally that passed away.  I can still hear her voice.  I'm reliving memories in my head.  It's all so surreal.  Her funeral is Wednesday and I just can't believe it.  I just can't imagine.  I don't even know what I'm going to say to her sister.  I'm so upset and confused. 

I'm sorry for the depressing post....I had to get it out of my mind.  Rest in Peace Marina....you were a beautiful girl and a wonderful person.  How could you possibly be gone?