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In the previous blog I showed the interview for the featured story. So today I will show what I wrote, this is just a draft that later my teacher will revise and give her commentary on it. So here’s the draft:
Wearing makeup can be powerful, who cares what people think, at least for 18 Helen Jurado, this isn’t a problem.
Helen has always been her own person, she says “I love to try new things in the comfort of my own home so there isn’t a specific audience I’m looking for.” It’s never for show or for anyone. “I just think women are just powerful beings like we can do anything” she says. “I’m glad that girls are not ashamed to be girly girls or to be tomgirls.” For Helen, it is all about enjoying life and doing what feels right. She describes herself as intelligent, skillful and assertive. No one can stop her from being herself to her “You get to only live once and you have to get the most out of it.”
Being alone in her room is comforting and this is where she can really get into one of her favorite hobbies, makeup. Like anything, things can be difficult to learn, Helen says “when I first began I didn’t know how to use the right brushes or knew the name of anything.” But this didn’t stop her from continuing one of her many passions. “Over the years, especially during covid I had time to improve and I’ve definitely come a long way.” She recalls. Now that she can look back, she can identify mistakes she’s made but also instances when she fell in love with makeup all over again. “To me the best looks are the ones you barely try for” she says while talking about her favorite looks. Helen walks through memory lane remembering her mermaid inspired look.
But with experience comes wisdom and Helen has a lot to say. She has come a long way and has tips for anyone starting their makeup journey. Helen recommends using Korean skincare in her words “I think they are absolutely amazing.” But she does advise beginning with regular skincare as your skin must get used to the products. Through her journey Helen has learned from Vogue Beauty Secrets. To her you can never go wrong with “some blush, highlighter and eyeshadow and lip tint.” This is what she usually uses when home. But obviously Helen has different makeup looks for everything and never uses the same look twice. “I’m always trying different products so I can’t possibly do the same thing twice.” She states.
But someone as lively as her has many hobbies like horse riding and traveling. “Horses are one of my favorite animals, possibly the only animals I love as much as anything.” She feels very passionate about this hobby and so it is important to her. Besides this she also enjoys traveling. “I think since I’m homeschooled, I have time for more travel...” and even when traveling she tries to incorporate her hobbies. She loves to be outside with the sun and sky, it helps her reset.
As of now Helen recently turned eighteen and wants to enjoy her summer to the max.” I’m ready to be out there in the world and experience life.” Although she is a little afraid, she is ready to face anything head on.
So thats the draft, thank you for reading!
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