#BlogLife959 - Witch's homework/Too Good To Go failure

Looks like I'll be spending the day trying to convert xls to pdf and the fun part is losing all my privacy as I have to look through Googly to do it.

The first one, made it so miniaturised it's not possible to read and the rest, cut it off.

Why paypal didn't listen and put it in pdf as I repeatedly told them, is beyond me.

I'm not looking forward to tomorrow and I just realised, I was supposed to do the grocery shop for Friday and it's not a good idea, but there's not really food indoors.

I have to just keep going, I feel like the minute I sit down, I'll be too comfy to head out. Plus they might be delayed.

I'll have to pick up snacks or order, depends what's available and how I feel, least I can do my brows, unless there is a queue an I won't wait around.

I feel like morning times are better for me, the pain hasn't set in yet, my body is still relaxedish..

Thank heavens my 4th or 5th site worked. Freeconvert.com and they say files are automatically deleted..

I hope so. 33 pages I have to upload and save to email and then ready for the library printout tomorrow.

I just realised after all the expenses I had to transfer some money back into the current account to cover this month's bills.

I have to check the oyster as well. The rent is paid. I need money for the library printout, the oyster card.

Groceries, I really should stop getting takeout or at least stick to the budget ones or use discounts.

Let's work this out, I'll save money on cab fares as I'll be home alone this Christmas.

When they finally finish their dumb roadworks, I can visit the mini Tesco, that will be cheaper.

If the food stalls are out, that's also better value than ordering.

From November or maybe December, it should be easier.

I guess the other thing is, I could schedule afternoon UC appointments to get the Too Good To Go bags but there is a chance I won't get a seat on the bus...

Whatever I do, I feel like I'm sacrificing my health. I will just keep trying my best and will figure out, what's right for me.

Eventually I will have to ignore the pain and shop locally and then come home and collapse on the bed and hope the discomfort won't last or that I don't aggravate an injury.

Actually the oyster has £19ish so will leave that.

This day keeps getting crappier, the takeout was delivered to the neighbours, the driver didn't ask for the code obviously.

Schmuck!! Got to re-order. No KFC, hopefully I will get a refund. I'm ordering Chinese, they seem to know my address now.

Anyway this is what happened today. Surprisingly the bus went straight to the Market and I didn't have to walk..

Although coming home it was a scary diversion, it took me home so I wasn't stranded.

I was astounded, it was an unexpected blessing because what happened next was a curse.

I got to the library and wasn't sure what order to put in the username and password, if that even was it.

Took me ages to figure it out, I took the phone and went to the library website and luckily the password filler kicked in and I knew it was case sensitive.

Then had trouble with the printer, it wanted a code, there was noone around.

Then instead of being straightforward, he goes scan here, wtf, why? Jeez.

Then the bank said, authorise it in the app, that I deleted, cripes, by that time I was bloody shattered.

So he suggested going to Ryman that's replaced our Post Office we don't have.

The queueing was horrific. I felt my back spasming, nauseated and dizzy.

I was about to give up when it was my turn. I couldn't be bothered to ask if they delete the email contents..

The one thing that made me relieved, it cost the same roughly as the library about £13ish.

I worried it would be a lot more. I posted it, wrote I'm so sorry, I just got it from paypal and will see, what her next back breaking chore is.

I am an idiot. As for the Too Good Too Go app. It was worth £12, £6.50 is the usual discount.

I saw it for £3.50 and I could pay via paypal. I assumed and I swear I googlied the image, that it was the coffee kiosk I passed to go into the Market..

Easy peasy so I went ahead and bought it and then you show that page to the vendor...

Except when I asked if this was the right store, he said sorry nope we are.... Perky....Peaky something..

I emailed Too Good Too Go and they said no refunds.. :(

A disaster but it's sent. I dd confirm that the bakery next to the pedicure place is correct.

Now I can visit the lil Tesco, in the future and load up. Oh checked the post and got the usb after all, it was hiding.

#BlogLife958 - Tomorrow brushing the face

Well just before 5pm I think, Evri buzzed and by the time I got to the door, gone lol.

The mini perfume sample is okay, a bit flowery but not in a spray bottle, a lil stopper, but easyish to pull out.

That's a shame none of them smell of anything. I should add, they were not packaged securely.

The box could have easily been opened, there was no bubble wrap or sellotape so they could have leaked which is not great practice for a company charging that much.

They obviously don't care about their customers, very sad. Once I get trying them properly I will let you know more.

I still have some mask and face wash left.

Oh and the other thing is, Evri lied the face brush wasn't delivered for the second time.

Looks like it will be tomorrow or maybe another excuse.. Then Friday I can head to the library to do the printing nonsense, which is gonna be a struggle with the cramps and dizziness.

I just realised most of the Too Good Too Go bags I like are around lunchtime and I'm more a morning person, so we shall see.

Oh the other thing I didn't realise, oof on the day, because they list them sometimes the day before..

The prices can reduce, that's fascinating, especially that posh coffee kiosk, they can go from £6.50 down to £3.50..

It's interesting but my legs won't make it sadly. I've realised I have to conserve energy and be sensible, that's why I rely on takeout when I get in.

And when the money is gone, I'm gonna struggle to stay on my feet and question whether, eating is a priority or resting is?!

So maybe no magic bags but the samosa guy might be there, at least I can pick up some snacks, providing my legs aren't burning.

I just hate the exhaustion that washes over me, going out is such a chore, I'm beginning to hate it.

Yea for others it's glorious and fun, for me, it's taking all my energy and leaving me empty.

I'm in two minds, Googly says mustard is a bit healthier than ketchup and mayo..

I want to try French's mustard to see if it's sweeter, I don't really like tartness or too vinegary.

In Iceland (the place) I was introduced to a sweet condiment but savoury too.

They called it mustard but I don't think it was that, it didn't taste like mustard, maybe it was a burger sauce??

I need something mostly not sugary but not bitter. My tastes keep changing.

I want to see if I will like it. I'm trying to budget, be healthyish and find something I will like so I don't get bored with food.

Instead of binning the old face brush I could use it as a body exfoliator scrub brush..

#BlogLife957 - Avon updated tracker after complaint

As suspected it took me complaining to customer services to finally get some progress.

Pathetic!! Now tracking says it's with Evri and the excuse customer service gave....?

Oh it takes 3-5 days, yes tomorrow will be the 5th working day and it won't be delivered, so your reasoning is rubbish!

Anyway now I guess there is a chance both could arrive tomorrow but doubtful.

I want them both to come while I'm home though, what if they leave it outside the door and it gets pilfered?

That's my concern, the cleaners, the maintenance, the neighbours seem to help themselves to my stuff..

Anyway just tried the newest Iceland chicken fries, it's much more chickeny but I overcooked it, 20 minutes is way too long, maybe 15ish next time.

Ugh ok so 3 weeks later from the 17th October I think it was, when I phoned up for it, paypal has sent me the report but as a message and not in the requested pdf form she requested and no date timeline..

Good grief it's in a spreadsheet form so I guess I have to convert it to pdf or find a way to make it downloadable..

Yeesh further headaches. I feel I've been screwed over once again.

Why does noone do what I ask?? I'll figure it out. I'll wait for the 2 parcels to arrive and then maybe Friday or Saturday I can head to the library and print out this nonsense for the 4th bloody time and send it to her.

Then I'll wait for her to yell and insult me on the phone and download whatever the fuck she wants yet it again, on this bloody merry go round and on and on it goes..

I wonder if they held back delivering the face brush for when the Avon parcel was received and ready to be sent out..

Who knows, the Avon is due anytime, we'll see if the face brush comes also..

The randoms are crazy as usual I think one of them stopped talking to me and had a hissyfit..

I played a joke when he said Hello and I replied Do I know you?

He said Bye and I said Just kidding and no response. To be honest yesterday was hardcore cramping all day so I wasn't in the most frriendliest of moods..

If he eventually develops a sense of humour and replies this week great, if not blocked..

P still treats me like I run an 0906 number, SS's spicy hotline, fem speaking...

He never wants a phone call during the day, only before bed as usual, keep waiting...

I wonder how you're supposed to treat your hands when the yucky pain flares up?

This type makes it horrible to move or flex them so I want to leave them be, but I can't..

I'm always typing or picking up the phone. What am I supposed to do?

Unscrew them for a bit, do nothing and then re-attach them? At least today seems hassle-free pain waise..

#BlogLife956 - I'm not liking Avon..

I finally feel like munching so had a crisp while I'm waiting for the Nissin chicken teriyaki with veggies ramen to cook/heat up..

It didn't really smell of much and no sauce packet. I didn't put much water as it was quite full.

I did it for 7 minutes and added a touch more water that instantly disappeared.

It has this hint of sweetness, it's not too salty. I quite like it actually, it's not chickeny but it is nice.

Not really sweet or salty and a really good amount of thinnish noodles.

I don't know if the lip scrub is meant for an overnight treatment but you'd eventually eat it off.

My recommendation is to apply it before you wash your face in the morning and night time.

That way you get a lil benefit mashing your lips together before you wash it off or wipe it off, whatever you prefer.

That to me is much better than leaving it on and being uncomfortable.

Then what you do, is follow up and apply a regular balm, simple :)

Oops forgot to do the most obvious thing when I'm confused about which brand to get...

Go on Youtubey and watch reviews.. Hmm I didn't realise the MyCarbon features fast charging and they include a usb which I need a spare one.

Also the reviews seem glowing and it seems to indicate you can spin it two directions, I'm not sure how that benefits but..

It's interesting and the last incentive is the long battery life. It's actually probably worth about £30 so I shouldn't really complain..

I just like saving money where possible. I just went ahead and bought the MyCarbon one..

Oddly enough it didn't say it was out for delivery but I got a note from Evri to say it wouldn't arrive today but tomorrow..

Strange that they couldn't get it to me, there is a ton of construction and road works.

Heaven knows what the noise is. I was hoping that the Avon parcel and the brush would arrive together..

No chance as the Avon one hasn't been sent to Evri, yeesh they are disgustingly slow.

I feel better I wrote Avon a scathing email regarding my parcel status, if you're charging for delivery, it should be prompt.

Honestly sometimes it feels like the only way to receive the goods or services you've paid for, is to chase them up and complain.

Oh I had the UC appointment, nearly 30 minutes late, yeesh and now the next one is in person, ugh..

I'll probably get an eyebrow shape and maybe snacks if any stalls are out.

#BlogLife955 - Do you smell nice...?

I don't know why taking out the bins and unpacking the shopping gets harder each time but I struggled to catch my breath afterwards.

I decided to keep trying new things and the Flora proactiv butter I think is less fatty than the willow, it actually tastes good too, I might stick with that, just for crackers not for breads/sandwiches..

The other thing is Kellogs dark chocolate and almond bars, those surprised me.

4x pack for £2.50 a very generous bottom layer of chocolate and lots of nuts, I highly recommend that.

At some point I will try the Nissin chicken teriyaki ramen noodles and I'm cooking the mango chutney onion bhaji 12x £2.50 tiny ha..

The bhaji with stuffed mango chutney was surprisingly good, needed more sauce though, this hint of sweetness complimented it well.

Updates? Well Mama returned she told me she got back yesterday and I'm said I'm not coming for Christmas but glad she's back safe.

I don't feel like pretending everything is fine when I'm bitter and I don't need the added stress/depression that staying with her brings.

Apparently the usb charger was delivered, haven't checked too tired and re-strained my shoulder or arm so that's tender.

Tomorrow the Avon and Beautizone might arrive, one is Evri, one is regular postie.

Well today, Monday, the special postie must have dropped off the Beautizone stuff, blurry pictures on twitter (@SleeplessScrib1).

So these ones I haven't tried but I like the brand for the value and the size and it's always on offer and lasts me months.

Highly appeal to me as in the past, things labelled as body butters were a scam, they were super thin lotions that didn't help with the dehydration.

Anyway the Nicka K scrub smells like strawberries even before you open it.

The inner protection soft lid was harder to open, my hands were slippery from trying the body butters.

I'm quite surprised how big the clumps of scrub were, that's just uncomfortable to have on your lips for a long period, what were they thinking??

I immediately wiped it off and felt better. it did seem to smooth my mouth.

I wouldn't buy it again, the other one was much more lighter and did the same thing.

Hmm I'm gutted a bit and now I see why these were reduced.

Both the American Dream lemon and cocoa body butters smell awful like wax.

I can't believe it's not flavoured. I was so excited about the lemon one, the citrus hitting my senses every time I used it.

There is nothing, same as the cocoa butter, it's just this horrible waxy scent.

I like perfumed products, I seek those out specifically because when I'm pampering, it gives a bit of a lift to my spirit.

Especially times like today, when I'm sore and achy and feeling hormonally down.

But my hope is.. Maybe they were freshly made and haven't settled..

It could be that the scent is at the middle or bottom and needs to be mixed up.

I will let you know, I haven't finished the other one, so I will leave this alone for now.

I just opened it to see what they were like and give some initial feedback.

The Avon one is slow 4 days and it's not even with Evri yet. Pfft 3-5 days, yea right..

The Beautizone took 4 days, not bad..I'm not sure what to munch today..

Hmm I'm not sure what to do, looking back I ordered my original face brush 9 years ago in 2016, unbelievable.

I didn't know it was that old, no wonder it's dying.. The retail cost was just over £10 but I had a gift card so free basically.

I thought it was cheaper actually. I remember not liking the sponge head, it didn't feel right.

I've seen a new one that costs £16.30 yuck, that's a lot more than I wanted to pay.

I know it's not expensive and if it lasts another 9 years, that's brilliant.

This one has 2 speeds also, I'm hoping it would be more powerful.

The Essy one is £17 with 5 speeds, it doesn't look comfy to use, no brushes or sponges, it doesn't seem like.

The MyCarbon one has the brushes but £16.30 is still a lot. There is a Homedic one but no UK plug..

#BlogLife954 - Change of mind(set)

I slept off and on but I was coughing a bit although the lemon essential oil on my pillow helped.

But the pain and sickness just made me feel a bit low and I didn't do much, which is probably a good thing as the intensity would have increased.

I don't feel guilty for having a light day and taking care of my body.

I might do a mini Zoom shop tomorrow to get some bits and pieces as I'm running low and it's not time for the weekend shop yet.

I unpacked the Zoom few discounts, the physical pain from hands/legs practically gone.

But it's the cramps and nausea that is debilitating me. I'm hoping the clementine juice, the binaural beats and the lemon essential oil will work miracles.

I just did a Beautizone order as the last body butter is finishing. I'll calculate how long it lasted later.

I got the American Dream lemon body butter reduced to £6 and a cocoa butter one, also £6.

I've not tried those. I really wanted to try the papaya but it was £7.50 so no thank you.

I also saw a Nicka K lip scrub £4 so my mouth is dry at the moment and will see how that performs.

The postage was £4 boo but I couldn't see any discount codes but at least the products themselves were reduced and they will last months and months.

Actually lasted 8 months, last order was February. 4 months per body butter as it's 500ml tub.

Ugh sorry no blog today, I am hot, cold, tummy's hurting, throat is sore, yuckity yuck and now feel stuffy.

Ahh just realised the pesto pasta is missing from the Zoom order I was having they would give me a voucher but just a refund.

Also the charger I got with the phone I won, the OnePlus has split and that's dangerous but it's the only charger I have so I ordered a new one.

Last time it caught fire so I hope it lasts until the new one arrives.. Eeek.

Pesto sounds like something I'd like but in large doses, the green one, I'm not sure I do, it's overpowering..

Although now I'm mixing it up, there's something else which is tapering it off, oil maybe?

I decided to shop at Avon and stock up on a few things, beauty reviews coming up.

I got some discounts and the delivery was £3.50 ouchy..

Perfume sample 10ml 90p Far away beyond the moon.

Clearskin pink clay mask 75ml £2.93

Skin Glow cleanser 200ml £5.40

Anew sensitive cream cleanser 150ml £4.95

Clearskin supercharged cleanser 150ml £4.28

£21.96 that cost for 3x face washes, a perfume sample and a mud mask, plus delivery.

Not really bargains but my face needs new products to shake it up a bit.

If you're wondering why I got the perfume sample? I had to make up the order by a lil to get a discount ha.

It will be nice if I've timed it right and it all gets here before Sunday.

(It's currently Wednesday night). Well now it's Thursday morning and I feel stuffy so sprinkled lemon essential oil and sipping the last bit of the clementine juice, while under the blankie.

I think as it's October I have to manually pull myself out of the stressy funk and go back to writing stories.

Starting from tomorrow, every weekend until Christmas I will work on the festive story so that it's released this year.

I told myself I was going to ignore every chaotic thing around me but I didn't, I couldn't.

I don't know what to do about Mama, she's toxic, not always and I'm not ideal either but I'm teetering on the edge.

I don't want to sink lower than I am already, maybe I'll limit the visits and call and texts or wean her out slowly....

That's one option as if I do get locked up, I can see myself cutting ties with everyone and disappearing inside myself again but this time, not having the strength or the inclination to uplift myself back up again.

As for dwp, I've decided when the report is ready, I'll just add an apology note to the letter and come what may.

She wants to bury me, good for her, Here's the shovel, happy digging. I'm too tired to fight.

For now I'll just carry on until the inevitable happens..

A new show I've gotten into Hotel Costiera I recommend, kinda mystery and crime, like Leverage, Finder..