#BlogLife1108 - Trying Asda for the pampering stuff..

Well at least Asda didn't cancel, the way the regular Ocado/Tesco did but sadly there are substitutions.

Instead of nutty cereal bars, they will provide maple, yuck, too sickly sweet for me, I'll hand them back..

Also no chicken spring rolls, just veggy, I'll see if I can hand them back, just to lower the overall price.

Then thirdly there was a dark green hand towel and bath towel, not a set but the price was good and as I can't shop right now in the market, this was a good solution.

Oh just checked, they don't sell saline solution, I'm on my last bottle soon, hmm..

I also wanted lip balm, but the bill was pretty high, few pounds more than I usually spend, so not great.. 

I didn't bother. The hand towel was £2, I doubt it would be cheaper, even in the market, and the green colour just looked premium and different.

Normally I might be tempted by red or purple, purple wasn't there but the green stood out.

The green bath towel was £4 (70x127), but they substituted for the dark blue, which is fine, same size, but would have been 40p more.

It's a tiny bit smaller, but the green didn't say 100% cotton. As long as it's nice and soft, that's what matters.

I also got some pimento olives and cherry stuffed cheese peppers, yum :)

I couldn't resist the proper baklawa for £2.40 ha. Oh and excitedly, they had wholemeal bagels, yay, healthier but tastes bland..

But I will load it with toppings. I also had to try Asda's version of the ice poles....

Good grief nowhere has Mr Freeze in stock, such a shame.

The Asda one is £1.20 x8 which is not bad, if they taste naturally fruity, which none of them seem to do...

For back up, I bought the milk lollies 8x £1.62. I can't remember Iceland prices but when needs must...

And I like the fact that unlike Tesco where the beauty stuff came differently and there was another delivery cost...

Sneaky, Asda just delivers it with the groceries, yay.

Next, I hope these are scented, 150ml Face Facts detox peptide cleanser £4 which is okish, price wise..

I've never heard of it, so a fun usage and review, later on in the month..

Plus, Garnier Vitamin C 200ml for £3.50. I don't know if I've used that but I wanted at least 2x face washes.

That's it, I forgot to buy crisps, arghh..

Oh and I saw the Asda version of Always max night, sanitary towels 95p for x10, bloody bargain, sorry, poor choice of words..

Had to try it. Then £4 chicken katsu dragon rolls lol. Got to sneak in some sushi, x6 I think it is..

The rest was just householdy and pasta.. Oh they did a sandwich meal deal, added it to my basket, looked at the overall price, removed it, got to budget!!

It's only 11amish, they are not due til 1pmish-2pmish. It was £3.75 for delivery, ouch, but couldn't get cheaper.

I keep thinking, I'm better, but the hand strain/sprain is getting worse, everytime I press on it, it's really painful.

I took out the bins and would have liked a longer sleep but I was just too wired wondering if Asda would cancel or deliver..

Next I might try someone else, I need the salines and lippy. If a regular grocery shopping order is the only way to do it then so be it.

Otherwise I'll ask Mama and pay her back. Ha, I just opened the substitute kleenex box, that looks pretty packed so it makes no sense they gave me 2x..

Maybe regular customers, get a lil special treatment here and there? Works for me :)

I think I was trying to keep the costs down, but they had the regular Magnums almond for £2ish I think but only 3x, not x4..

I prefer icepoles to keep my water cool and give it a splash of flavour..

Plus they are just cheaper.. I guess I'm also worried about getting an unhelpful driver..

What if I'm left packing it into bags, bending, it's gonna be so painful, especially in this delicate state...

Asda tracks but doesn't have a queue number, just says Soon, unless it's only in the last 20mins or 5mins?

Tracking was useless, arrived just before 1pm, the sullenest, unhelpful driver, so painful to do everything, bending and grabbing items, with my delicate body.

But got the refunds and totally forgot, I have leftovers. At least the majority came.

The hand towel is a nice big size, the bath towel is small but that's ok. They are both soft enough, not super but good quality.

Ooh the saucy chicken sushi is tasty, I don't know what the smothered sauce is, but I actually like it.

Faint hint of spice, which is fine. Just a katsu mayo, with red peppers, chives, onions and carrot inside, no wonder it's tasty..

I just tried the pesto chicken pasta, at first, barely any chicken, they should have made smaller clumps of it..

Then no pesto... Turns out it was on the bottom, but not much of it, actually for me, that's better, less is more.

I just added olives because it looked plain. I don't like leaves or cauliflower but it was quite nice actually.

A good amount of pasta, I'm stuffed. I'm so looking forward to the Morrison shop where I can load up on snacks, I hate having barely any..

#BlogLife1098 - Competency vs Rip off??

I don't know why I feel so awful but it's cramping all day and I hope to heavens that I'm not getting another period this month.

The binaurals aren't helping. I'm trying to keep hydrated with ice water.

I just tried that sticky chicken out, pretty tasty, would go great with a stir fry or rice or anything really.

I just had it on it's own because I'm having small snacks instead of big meals, just not that hungry still, but I don't want an empty stomach either.

I'm looking forward to shopping on Friday but if I'm still feeling like this, I'll only grab the essentials and then rush back home to lay down.

So not really coping well with the heatwave, barely slept, so feel really weak and dizzy.

I'm gutted my slippers guy wasn't there but the samosa guy returned, too tired for it.

I did top up my Oyster even though my legs were swaying badly, it needed to be done..

Then I checked with a new beauty store which is actually not new, 4yrs old ha...

Now this was a mixed bag experience, did a good shape with the brows, but ignored my non thread request, pfft...

Then this was the weird part..... I've never ever been to a place, where they didn't sorta disinfect afterwards.

The most common is aloe vera, natural antibiotic healer, some use cream or other stuff...

But she did nothing..My eyebrows are burning and am guessing will bleed or at least are cut to shreds.

I have aloe at home, I can do it, but quite unprofessional. Then she didn't have change....

She went to a corner shop to break it, bought herself water for £2 and instead of the charge being £6 and £14 change, it was £12.

Now I was waiting for her to mention it, next time a discount or let me refund you but nothing.

I will bring it up next time, she said return in 3 weeks and the regrowth will be better.

If she doesn't discount me, I will return to the other place, long trek, but I can't stand being scammed.

So what would you do in my place? Visit her again or go to the other one?

Oh wait, now that the salmon avocado sushi, chicken karangi and other stuff has arrived, I'm gonna aloe my brows to soothe them.

And yes I got a discount of course, all part of the birthday month experiences.

Oh let me just mention, I am a bad bad bad fem, but gosh it was satisfying to give the delivery driver all my change...

£5 worth of pennies, two pence, five pence, ten pence, twenty pence and the rest in notes.

I did apologise and he said Wow, ha hilarious, he couldn't be bothered to count but it's all there, I wouldn't cheat them.

Now I can close my purse properly as it's empty, woop :)

Ok, that is really stinging but hopefully it will cure and soothe too.

I'm not going to wipe and wash off my makeup for a bit, to let it work it's magic..

Oh I put a picture on twitter, the other stationary prize was in my postbox, not sure when it came..

It was funny because the envelope got jostled so all I saw was a marker pen and I thought, Oh, bit gutted...

But when I jiggled it, there was a cute tote bag and a ruler and 4x other fancy pens, plus the marker, so a really generous prize and I'm happy with that.

Oh didn't get the baklawa, I dunno Mama isn't big on too much pastry, I was worried she wouldn't enjoy it..

I was looking and there was a £4ish dark chocolate selection but didn't get it....

Instead I for the first time, saw butter fudge Bogutti £2.70 for a 400g bag, she only likes plain or clotted cream flavours.and she'll probably love that more as a snacky because we both have sweet tooths.

I got 4xcakes for me £2 and cashews £3 ouchy and it's lunchtime and I should eat...

I'm just gonna buy slippers online sod it or should I wait? 

I'm gonna relax now. Last thing, which again made me laugh, she was in a bitchy mood....

The uc advisor rang and even the receptionist, said I dunno why she's ringing you when you're here waiting for her....

I said nothing........ And even my phone refused to cooperate, it went frozen ha, funny.

So she said I called you and I said Yes sorry, my phone froze, she was like Get it fixed for next time....

Nope give me a proper home, phone appointment, dumb dumb!!!

So that was it, ahh my next appointment is in two weeks, just after my birthday, it's awkward timing.

What I'll tell Mama is, I will visit her, when her lift gets fixed, hopefully no heatwave because I feel like I will vomit in the cab with this breezeless weather.

I feel quite hurgly gurgly, which ranges from nausea, cramps, no appetite, no sleep and feeling frail.... so not really in the mood but we'll chat and decide and I'll update.

Possibly see you next week, I'm kinda winging it, not sure if I'm posting, not posting...

#BlogLife972 - Beautilicious

I am frozen still waiting for the heating to kick back on and the blankie.

Had the idiotic UC appointment and maybe he assumed I had seen the specialist cv person as he said Oh yea your cv is fine, such bs.

I knew there was nothing wrong with it, proof they spout nonsense to give you pointless things to do.

Then he said, prove that you're applying by uploading applications, that's easy enough but suddenly my word isn't good enough and all the journal uploads I do.

Can't wait for the Christmas break next month. I was in a weird mood, the lil Tesco is back open but I had no appetite for anything so didn't bother.

Then decided to punish my body and walked down to get the £8 eyebrow shape, felt so much better after.

Then I walked even further and just went ahead to go and get the pedicure, 2x massages, scrub and cream, the chair massage was great actually.

By that time, my whole body was in a state of seizing up and tiredness.

But it needed to be done and because time was getting on, I didn't bother get the fish and chips or the pakoras or gulabs, jalebis or ladoos.

I knew even though my body was doing well to control the pain, it was gonna hit me..

I was unlucky with not getting a seat on the buses, so that didn't help.

Suddenly waves of dizziness and nausea were hitting me, felt better when I got home, had water, kept playing the anti nausea and I'm recovered somewhat now.

I got kfc because I was empty and walking was hurting too badly.

I can't stop yawning but it's way too early to sleep. I took my makeup off but might wash my face again before bed incase the makeup is still lingering.

I'm coming up to BlogLife 1k which is quite an achievement for me.

I should do something special for that. I don't have the energy to think right now.

Music definitely helped me today, kept my spirits up. I had some triggers that could have caused a panic attack.

But I managed to keep calm.

What could I do? A Q&A? A new story? I should be original...

I have no clue. I guess it still surprises me that people around the world are still invested about hearing about my life.

I'm very ordinary and if I didn't come up with BookLife and BlogLife and AgonyLife, this blog would have ceased to continue.

I just felt empty, not creative and inspired. I was grasping for something to hit me.

I'll try to make it special. I can't say if it will be this year or next. I have too much on my mind..

#BlogLife962 - Avon fest beginneth..

As of the 13th (Monday night), I finished the Neutrogena face wash and now to chose which Avon face wash to try..

Between Anew gentle cream cleanser (£4.95) or Clearskin supercharge cleanser (£4.28) or Skin Glow vitamin c and papaya extract.. (£5.40)

Then eventually when my mask finishes.. Clearskin blemish clearing clay mask (£2.93).

I wonder if they are all unscented. I hope not. I'm going for the Anew cream cleanser as my forehead and nose are a lil dry.

Tomorrow I'll let you know what I think. Hmm sadly the Anew cream doesn't have a smell.

No invigorating the senses. It's a thin cream and feels light so that's positive. It doesn't foam on the brush.

My skin feels soft, no more greasiness. Tonight I'll try to remember to use it with the face brush.

Now I'm trying the Namdong chicken noodle pot. The beef Fuel10k protein is awful, it doesn't blend well, I'm avoiding that brand.

Oh it did have a chilli sachet included but I binned it, not into that.

It smells nice and didn't need extra water, I did it for 5 minutes. This is my favourite, like sweet chilli or sweet and sour.

Delicious and for once tastes chickeny, with a small hint of spice, yum.

I got back from the UC appointment a while ago, ugh my back is killing me for some reason.

I felt like I got a broken up hour's sleep altogether. I woke up, my eye's were burning so reset the alarm for 30 minutes, slept and felt a bit better weirdly.

I wasn't running early and not sure I had the energy anyway to go to Tesco for sandwiches so skipped it.

My advisor wasn't there so I was glad and no yucky referrals to anywhere.

I picked up the chicken samosas, not bad, 5x £3. The raita is lovely and mild and goes well dipping into it, mint, cucumber and yoghurt and whatever else, lovely.

But I got KFC too, because my lovely local cafe is gone and Pret didn't have the chicken baguette.

Actually I realised I fancied fries and for once KFC did it fresh so samosas and a burger leftover for later.

The landlord's doing this boiler audit thingy tomorrow, Monday/Tuesday but I don't think it's mandatory.

I just ignored it, let them roam around checking someone else's boiler, I'm shattered.

If I ever warm up, I can do the heated shiatsu massager on my back later, it's throbbing a lot.

I also forget that I barely sleep before a meeting, I just assume loud party music will perk me up.

I did pop into that international store, I fancied nutty chocolate but they weren't on offer so I declined and just got some cookies and a Vimto.

I finally remembered to get some minty tictacs, no weird flavoured ones, in case I'm feeling sicky, which I was this morning.

Still no monthly, will I be skipping 2 months? That would be heaven.

Oh and as usual I forgot to pluck my brows, I really did intend too but slipped my mind.

I don't know how much I'll be blogging at present. I'm just not feeling good.

Taking off the pressure by not volunteering and not writing felt really beneficial to me.

Why don't I feel sleepy? This is an ideal time to nap, I think the pain is too strong.

#BlogLife960 - MyCarbon face brush

Weirdly enough just before 5pm again the Evri guy buzzed and before I got there, he vanished lol.

I'm really happy with my choice for a few reasons, even though I haven't tried it out yet, at some point this weekend probably.

When I do the usual indepth pampering. I'm pleased that the usb c fast charge wire is long and sturdy woop, just seemed over a metre so the phone won't drop on the floor, great.

Also there are only two attachment brushes, soft and firm but they are really really light and silky.

And the best thing is, I didn't have any issues adding or removing them from the brush woop.

I guess one thing I didn't consider was the weight, it's a lil bigger and heftier for my hands, I don't know if that will be an issue..

The other plus point is the speed, I did want something more powerful and it definitely is.

Another thing is, it seems to have some charge to it, I expected it to be dead.

They said it has extra long battery life and I think it's waterproof, that would actually suit being used as a body brush because it's bigger,

But my hands need light appliances to keep it pain free. That's all I can say right now.

I mean you could take it in the bath or shower and have a whole body experience, revitalise your skin..

I'm personally wary of submerging these types of things fully in water, just like my epilator which is wet and dry..

The reason it's lasted so long is because I'm careful with it.

I think my theory about having a powerful brush was that, you'd get an even deeper clean.

I guess we shall see really, my skin is a bit dry and bumpy at present, hormones and sugar maybe..

Ohh that's what I was gonna mention, I'll double check but I don't think I saw the usb c wire that I bought in the postbox..

Hmm it said it was delivered, unless it's hiding under junk mail.

The face brush was an early Christmas present, so no more splurging, I should be stocked up with everything now.

It's been a long hard day, taking out the bins and changing drained me.

I deserve pampering, time to wash off the makeup and use the new brush..

Hmm that was strange, the firner brush spun fast but felt uncomfy, hard and bumpy.

I don't like it, the softer one felt normal and easier, however it spun really slowly.

I didn't read the instructions, one is speed and one is direction maybe?

Or the battery is dying... The hard brush would suit the body, It wasn't too painful to hold actually, just feels secure in the hand.

About half an hour later, the lights stopped blinking. I assume it's charged, we'll see if it's more powerful now.

Yep the battery was definitely low, after I switched it off and did the spin, it was much better, it felt like it was actually gliding across my face.

I was sceptical but I think the alternate rotating brush makes a difference.

Somehow I feel even more fresher compared to the other face brush.

My skin is stripped, baby soft and has that salon fresh quality. Around the nose area, it almost feels inflexible.

As though it's only hitting the surface and not everywhere but no it's wonderful, afterwards you can't stop touching your face.

It's not completely clear, some scars and pimples have mostly reduced but with each use, I can see and feel a difference.

The one thing glaringly obvious, I need to pluck and get the brows done ha, what a mess..

Since using the new face brush, my skin feels a bit oily in the mornings so that's new.

I'm not sure if it's due to the face brush but the hand/shoulder/arm pain increased significantly.

Plus I've developed a cough. I'm listening to binaural beats and using essential oils to treat it.

Plus I feel like I have nonstop pmt. I like skipping months but it's vengeful with the symptoms.

Cramps, nausea, bloating, it never seems to end, whether or not I come on.

I can't wait to finish all periods permanently, please take the pmt with you.

Ugh.

#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..

#BlogLife889 - No chance of productivity today

I got back not too long ago from a drizzly day out with Mama, we went for pedicures and they were kinda busy so did a separate rush job for us both, but it was still good.

Except that I just felt this crippling nausea making me weak today. All I really wanted to do was lie back down and rest but I forced myself to get ready and it was worth it.

I remembered to hand over the earrings I got free and I gave her some nutty truffles as I have loads left.

Then she bought jalebis (syrupy sweet indian dessert) and veggy pakoras that were supposed to be fresh as they claimed to have run out but these were overcooked slightly, a bit stale as though cooked in the morning, hmm, strange, still good though.

I can't seem to stomach anything at the moment.

Afterwards when we went for lunch I wasn't hungry and I knew I would pack the majority to go so I did something different and ordered chunky chips and an egg burger.

I munched a bit and the Appletiser really helped with the sickness but I couldn't face anymore, they must think I'm so odd, to keep ordering plates of food and not be able to finish even half, sometimes not even a quarter..

But that's how it is with me, outdoors a really small appetite, indoors, normal.

And I can't force myself to munch more, very bad for my digestion.

It's nearly 3pmish which is now my new eating time for some reason but I'm going to wait an hour or so until I feel the hunger pangs.

Ideally I would like to tidy up more but I'm far too shattered to move.

I spent the last of my energy getting the ice bottle out of the freezer and putting the food away, there's no way I can do anything else. 

It's weird that I really enjoyed the chair massage, my body relaxed and I closed my eyes for some of it, to just try and forget the sickiness, so my muscles untensed.

I also did some deep breathing and that was beneficial as I just felt so awful and shaky, I had to hold on to the chair and walls to steady myself.

But as soon as I got home, I felt sore, tired and just painfully raw.

Hours later it's a bit improved but I'm not going to exert myself, that's for tomorrow.

#BlgLif881 - Feministas how do you groom facial hair?

Song of the day - Looney Tunes Show Soundtrack - Moostache

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9l99fBgyHQc

I wasn't sure I was going to post today. I was feeling emotionally yucky and wasn't in the mood until now.

No body pain today, so that's different, aside from a headache coming and going.

The other tooth came out today and because there is a gap, I feel self conscious.

I still don't know if it's worth looking for a dentist, as the other thing would be sitting in that rough decliner chair and my bones would be screaming after 10/15 minutes and what if it's an hour appointment?

I'm not sure I could physically cope with that. I would have no composure at all, plus what if it triggered an intense panic attack because of the pain?

I have all these thoughts in my head to consider before I do it because whatever happens, it's going to be really uncomfortable.

Anyway I decided to forget about that for the moment and do some grooming, which I usually leave until the weekends but I found it relaxing.

I epilated my legs which was easy, practically half legs, because as I've said, there's barely any regrowth as I've been epilating since I was a teenager or maybe early 20's.

And they did mention it's supposed to be a long-term permanent removal thingy, which I was sceptical about.

But a hell of a lot cheaper than electrolysis or laser. Now I don't usually talk about this because it's embarrassing.

We're females, we're not supposed to have facial hair but some of us do.

Mine's pretty aggressive over the lip, chin, neck area so I personally hate it and get rid of it, maybe weekly.

What do you do with yours? Some women ignore it, some bleach it to match their skin tone..

Others wax it off, maybe some thread it. There are no wrong or right answers, it's your body, do as you feel like.

For me I've typically just epilated and plucked it using tweezers, as the epilator struggles with fine tiny hairs.

I was hoping by epilating it would reduce or stop it and I feel like the opposite, there is more and more ugh!

Mine is noticeable, dark black hair, on a caramel skin tone so it shows up.

I don't know how visible it is with foundation on, as sometimes there is no time and I've forgotten to do it, so I hope it isn't highlighted on my face to the outside world.

But I feel better having tidied it up and gone back to being smooth.

Next week it might be the pedicures, massages and eyebrow shape, as I feel much healthier now.

I have to moisturise my legs as it won't stop itching after the epilator usage, I hate that.

Oh that was it, I binge watched the first season maybe of Pulse, I haven't checked if that was the last episode..

But it was like ughhhh really? That was the climax? It was interesting but they built it up and the revelation was a complete letdown.

I feel like they used the wrong term in sexual harassment, it should have been something else.

But even then, she's a grown woman that willingly went into a relationship with her superior.

He didn't force her, he didn't blackmail her, he wasn't sleazy. It was all above board.

It is sketchy him being more powerful and knowledgeable but again, he didn't say, date me or I'll flunk you.

She was flirting back as much as he was. That just annoyed me that she complained about him falsely and wasn't held accountable for trying to destroy his career.

Even if at some point she felt exploited, she could have turned around and said, I want to stop this relationship, because they were dating for a year.

I had no sympathy for her, she vexed me. Weirdly enough I didn't mind them re-uniting but she should have apologised to him for what she did, it just felt so wrong.

#BlogLife875 - Still Naked?

I'm feeling strangely extra peckish so added the water and heated up the Kabuto chicken ramen noodle thingy.

I did it for about 7 or 8 minutes, most of the water has gone, there wasn't a sauce packet, it didn't smell great when I first pulled the lid off.

That almost put me off but afterwards it smells maybe oniony? It looks good.

I think it's got veggies inside, I tried to taste it but burned my mouth off so will leave it for a bit.

The flavour I did get seemed mild but intriguing. Alright it's cooled down.

Hmm, I think that's the first time I've had sweet and peppery. It's not sugary, just doesn't have that strong savoury taste I was expecting.

Not over spiced just a bit of a kick. I don't know what I was expecting.

This reminds me more of a thin chow mein, than an instant noodle.

I might get it again, it's not bland at all. The sweet side of it, is not my preference though. Everything has arrived now.

I just got the face mask and the seller was so incredibly sweet, not only did they put a note to not leave with neighbours, as that was removed from the address line.

They also gave me some complimentary earrings. I'm touched by that.

I went to thank them for the honesty and kindness and they were so gracious.

Whatever I think about the mask, they are going to get a gushing review and feedback on the customer service bit at least.

As for the jewellery I don't wear it due to allergies around my ears and the fact my hands are super delicate.

I loved wearing rings mostly, I liked the idea of bracelets, bangles and necklaces, I'm not sure they suited me though..

I'll see if one of Mama's friends or their kids would like it.

Now I'm trying Naked Asian style chicken ramen soup, in the lil sachet.

I hope this is more not overly salted but less sweet tasting. It's lots of mini noodles, no sauce sachet, it's all premixed and seasoned I assume.

There's also a Naked Thai style chilli ramen one to try at some point, might as well see which ones I will prefer.

Again not the greatest smell before heating it up. That was funny, I put way too much water and it came out soupy.

But actually I quite liked it, as I was feeling chilly. It's my favourite one so far.

No sweetness, bit peppery, not too salty as I watered it down, happy accident.

Very tasty and I just realised I'm not tasting chicken, it's just flavourful soup, with maybe carrots, I enjoyed it though and would recommend it.

I have been poorly all weekend and not feeling any better today.

Just headachey, had a sore throat and my mouth feels sensitive or the gums do.

Binaural beats didn't really work and just started my monthly so having trouble sleeping.

I just had the UC phone appointment, they were running late as usual and I wanted to ask if he got my note about the rent.

But it wasn't him, it was this horrid woman so I didn't want to ask her anything extra.

I hate when they accuse you of lying but they are the ones that instigate it.

She asked me about the course and I said it wasn't suitable as it wasn't local and she said, Oh how wasn't it?

There are branches everywhere so I said I followed the link and it said it wasn't in my area, so she said Oh you must have looked at the wrong one, look closer next time.

Ffs, I was sent the link you tit! It was you lot that didn't check the area, so that just stressed me out more.

The next appointment is in person and I really hope he's back by then.

I'm going to have to call up and speak to someone about the rent and how I'm not paying it partially plus there is no allocation towards groceries.

I have to call as soon as they open at probably 9am though, I don't feel like waiting half an hour or more on the line.

#BlogLife872 - What's your sunny sunglasss style?

I'm a smidgen disappointed something I was expecting in the post didn't arrive, maybe it's running late due to the recent Bank Holiday, doubtful though.

The new earbuds are lasting well, it's a pity about the short range when I get to the kitchen they disconnect.

I haven't tested it continuously but I get about a day and half/two days usage. Quite comfy too.

The case itself lasts for 2 or 3 rounds before it needs charging, which it does now.

I shall try not to be as gloomy in this post but I would rather voice my fears, I do usually feel heaps better afterwards.

That Eclat face mask, I bought is now running out. It wasn't anything special. It didn't prevent breakouts, my skin isn't spectacularly glowing.

I'm sure the softness is due to my moisturiser so I wouldn't recommend it and it was tiny anyway.

From the Eclat range I tried the black one, not a fan, the pink version is much superior I find. Something bad that I keep forgetting about is my brows.

I don't know how it's flown out of my brain but I'll probably need to get them waxed as soon as possible.

I have to pick a day, when I'm not feeling sick and have an ounce of energy as it's a lil trek to get there.

Oof I am scruffy! Not good and I have to trim my hair too and file my nails.

I think stress just shuts off my senses. It just takes over and stops me being practical or rational or something.

I should buy a cheap pair of sunglasses to protect my eyes. Nothing designer or flashy, those small mirrored ones are cute.

Ahh that's what I was going to mention, the last time I wore them, the sun was blinding but I also couldn't see anything, it was too dark, that was the strangest thing ever.

I know my eyes are bad but that was odd. Ohh that's what they are called pilot style ha.

I don't like the oversized style, more into the small compact range.

But to me they look less cheap and childishy and last longer. All done, about £4 for each the sunnies and the mask and nearly almost a whopping £3 for postage, ouchy.

I feel better now I've finished grooming. I filed my names which are surprisingly long.

I trimmed my hair very short so it looks neater, although the wisps keep sticking up in the air, as though I've rubbed a balloon on my head and it's stactic.

Lastly I did what I could to pluck my brows but I will definitely need a professional soon.

I still have the shape but I don't want to overpluck.

#BlogLife841 - Rare wandering adventure

Today was good but a bit strange, there was lots of glitches, the bank wouldn't let me log in.

Just Eat wouldn't load. It was a nice sunny day and I had a late UC appointment so now I'm lounging.

I really fancied the roti wraps and the Indian restaurants don't usually open until the evening but I saw one and decided to try it out.

It's a pity they didn't have the veggy pakoras or the chicken samosas or the traditional desserts but hopefully they will find my address easily.

I ordered some chicken wraps and a fudge cake and a sprite. It's nearly 5.30pmish and I haven't eaten or drank anything all day.

I still don't feel particular hunger pangs but maybe when I get going I will.

There's a new noodle place and a kebab place locally that I didn't realise, maybe Mama would like to try it some time.

It's a good job I'm not hungry as they predict an hour and 30 minutes has passed already.

Oh I finally got my brows done £7 but I told her no threading and she still did it.

Ughhhh why don't they listen? That really annoys me. I keep feeling like my eye area is bleeding but it doesn't seem to be.

It's stopped pulsating with discomfort. I can't wait to change when the food gets here.

I also had just about enough energy to pop into the EE phone shop and they said there isn't any £19 deals going.

I had a feeling, my best bet is the crappy phone customer service malarky.

I just feel drained and disappointed with them so I guess that's why I'm not eager to call and deal with them but I will when I have some free time.

Oh surprisingly my UC advisor gave me a phone appointment, it's a video call but he said probably will be a routine phone thing.

Ugh I hope so. I refuse to stress about that, I have enough on my plate.

I checked the post and no face wash or other appointments. I'm going to have to chase it up and tell them I haven't received it.

Aside from stressing. I feel good today. I got a lot off my mind. Hmm ok well it wasn't really rotis.

More like fresh soft greek type bread, tasty but I prefer rotis, was very mild and plenty of leftovers for tomorrow as the bread was thick.

Oh the puree wrap was more like a roti, a bit dry maybe but it satisfied my cravings, quite tasty topped with a burger sauce and chopped veggies and/or onions I think.

Except for the cramps and nausea, there wasn't much pain today, my back twinged a bit but I guess that's why I shopped as it wasn't so taxing.

There's something else, although I don't want to gossip but sometimes I want to shake people and say Grow up and think rationally.

Do you hear the words coming out of your mouth? Take a breath, think things through and then decide.

Why rush in when you have time and maybe you're doing it for the wrong reasons.

I'm trying to be helpful but I lose patience when people blurt things out and you wonder if they have lost their damn mind.

What are you expecting me to say? Go ahead, to hell with the consequences??

Jump into something crazy, see how that works out for you... In the long run..

I have no time to do the softy softy approach. I just call it like I see it.

That's it, brain unpacked, now I have to tidy up and relax for the night.

#BlogLife829 - Beauty galore, when Postie delivers..

Song of the day - Faith Evans - Love Like This

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1QzBQKYbag&list=WL&index=84

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucl-fSHpm50

There are 2 versions of this song, both are fabulous, the first just has all the lyrics but I added them both as the Fatman Scoop one is really catchy.

I keep downloading this song and it keeps disappearing from my phone.

Well it's slow going. I'm still patiently or impatiently more likely waiting for the tape measure, the 2x body butters, a perfume roll on mini and 2x face washes.

Yesterday was fun with the Looney Tunes glitch, where everyone nearly maxed or did max the new taz toon.

I almost got there but the most you usually achieve is 4 or 5 stars not 7.7.

Serves them right, robbing us free players of the new battlepass marvin dono toon, Scopely's answer was to purchase it, pfft, I don't pay for games!

Sorry about the lack of post yesterday I just felt a bit rough and couldn't concentrate, with all day cramps/nausea.

I took a sick day I guess and finished the one season of an old show Ambitions, it was really good.

It's a shame it didn't last, all the back stabbing, cheating, romance, corruption..

I guess in the end I was rooting for two couples to make it, Stephanie and Greg, both baddies but they suited each other and her sister in law who was a good person but insecure.

It ended on a cliffhanger so there were probably a few more demises.

The Detail was also a great cop show that ended prematurely. They love airing crap but the good stuff get's cancelled, grr.

I hoped for a good sleep last night but I was up for most of it and then when I finally drifted off in the early hours, the bloody neighbours woke me up.

I think a few or half the items should come today. The Fixderma vitamin c face wash £5 is due, plus the Beautizone order.

Which is the Astral moisturiser £5.49, The American Dream dark amber body butter and the golden dusk one, both £7.49 each.

It's just after 2pmish and at least the Beautizone order arrived, not sure where the regular Postie is with the face wash and the rest of the stuff.

The Astral cream smells perfumey and looks quite thick and big for a 200ml tub.

The body butters 500ml, smell divine like candles, one is more intoxicating than the other, it's too dark to see the names properly though.

And I'm not opening them until the other ones are finished.

Ha, funny, the regular Postie just turned up smiling, with the Al Rehab Sabaya perfume oil, 6ml for £3.18, I only got the sample size, in case I didn't like it.

Does seem to smell nice though, I can't apply it as I have mist on already.

I wasn't sure which one to get but the Sabaya seemed insanely popular with the citrus and floral notes.

I'm not going to open the Fixderma face wash either, I hope it smells citrusy.

I think I'm stocking up in case I struggle to afford these things later on.

When I've tried these products a few times, then I can do some beauty reviews.

I just like charting when they arrive and when I start using them, to see if they last ages and are good value for money.

#BlogLife825 - Double or triple cleanse

I fully intended to leave the mask until the weekend, but then I found myself looking at it thinking...

Hmm I want clearer skin sooner rather than later. The Eclat dead sea mask came out as a black thick liquid and easily applied.

And before that I thought why don't I apply the new face wash and the other scrub mask, clean my face and then do the mud?

So I did because now I have black acne scars on my face which are very noticeable.

I forgot to read how long I'm supposed to use the mask for, well Googly says, it shouldn't dry completely and be slightly damp when rinsed away.

I left it probably a few minutes and it was fairly easy to remove and my face feels soft all over.

I smothered it with moisturiser and I guess I'll see tomorrow if it's back to being thirsty and peeling.

I did an Iceland shop for tomorrow and bought some hot cross buns, I don't usually get those, maybe yearly, but they are lovely lathered in butter.

However butter and condiments aren't something I usually finish so it's a waste of money to buy it too often.

I also saw the Chicago Town salt and pepper chicken with stuffed tomato edge? 

Highly unusual so had to try it. I normally see pork on pizza, which doesn't appeal so it's rare to see chicken only.

I don't know if I mentioned this, but as me and Mama are obsessed with pakoras I decided to look on Youtube for some recipes.

Thought we could make our own or probably she would and looking through, most weren't in English and had bizarre concoctions.

I have a feeling the local place does it simply with not much fuss, but it's the best one I've ever tasted.

I found this on Youtube after looking at a few that weren't my cup of tea.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1U7XY5cE6s&list=WL&index=80

This is an instructional video by My Lil Kitchen and it's just a simple version, spinach and potato and other things.

But that's what I was looking for. Mama actually used to make them but her ones were missing an ingredient.

I emailed her the recipe and she was excited about it, said we'll try it in the summer..

Plus she didn't realise she needed to add coriander and yoghurt. 

I didn't know that either or the fact that watching all these videos there are multiple names for items, because I didn't recognise some of them..

And she was explaining, No that's the same thing as the other one.

That will be a fun project, although I don't really cook as I lack the ability and it's too damn painful.

I enjoy cooking videos on Youtube though, somehow relaxing and interesting, the methods and the ingredients.

For us though, we'll probably slice it much finer so that it's more blended and a lil less lumpy but aside from that, it will be interesting to compare to the store bought ones that are moreish.

My optometrist said I'm due for a check up but I only got the spare lens in maybe September or October?

I'm not really sure, I knew it took ages to arrive and whether it's this month or next, I want to finally get another contact lens so I have 2 instead of 1 in my eyes.

I don't want him to make any bs excuses about how it hasn't been long enough.

His place is near the beauty salon so I'll probably get my pedicure done too, actually Mama might join me, we'll see.

#BlgLife810 - Too hoarse for you? Stop hoarsing around!

Ahh I can breathe again. I just had the UC meeting and was staring at my phone just prior, thinking please ring, don't send an email link to a video chat.

My advisor called and said Erm for some strange reason you were scheduled for a video call but I'm sure you weren't aware so I called instead.

I thanked him in gratitude but my voice is cracking and going so I wanted to laugh when he kept saying, Speak up, I can't hear you.

I was coughing and apologising but I couldn't speak up, I can barely talk because my throat is just dry and this bug whatever it is, won't leave my system.

It's been two weeks, shish! Anyway he actually was understanding and jotted notes about how I tried for the courses but were rejected.

Plus he said that I could have another phone appointment in a fortnight, if I'm still unwell, just to let him know.

I felt a lil guilty as it's been 3ish weeks since my last attendance so I said, I'll meet you in person if you want me too. 

I'm not sure if I'll be cured by then but thank heavens he said call, not video.

Phew!!! That was too stressful for words. Now that's done, I did a smallish/mediumish Iceland shop as I needed a few things and it's booked for tomorrow morning.

I'm not even sure I'll eat again today but I prefer to have the option of food available, than none at all.

I'm not even craving snacks or sugary desserts which is highly unusual.

But even if I just have a small snack or meal each day, it's better than nothing. I will try to keep my strength up.

I can't believe he said two weeks and not one, that's another miracle.

On JA it was every fortnight but ever since I've been on UC it's every bloody week, barring Christmas.

I have a lil bit of cleaning to do but I'm going to save that exertion for when I'm better, everything is still so tiring.

I literally struggled to take my dressing gown off that I put on just for the video call as I wanted to cover up completely.

And I forgot to menton Iceland is now stocking the turkey bacon, woop.

I finally have the energy to finish off this post. I've just felt drained today.

I unpacked the shopping and took out the bins and just felt like sleeping but I couldn't so I was lounging instead.

I watched some foodie videos on Youtubey last night and today and I have a slightly bigger appetite today.

This morning/afternoony I had a small chicken pie slice and some mini chicken balls, with some water.

Now I might try for a small meal, a lil pasta or rice and I'm running low on supplies and saw a lil £1 coupon so I did some shopping.

It worked out to about £4ish each, Neutrogena moisturiser, Eveline gel wash, which is new to me.

Lastly Avon pink clay mask. I was looking for scented products, I'm not sure they are, but they seem it.

Apart from my nose area, my face isn't too bad but I like to maintain the regular weekend pampering.

Plus it keeps me looking youthful and it's relaxing. I'll let you know more probably next week when they arrive.

#BlgLife787 - First professional eyebrow wax/shape in a year!!

I'm not really sure what to talk about today so this might end up being postponed until tomorrow.

Sleep is just interrupted and I'm guess I'm fed up waiting around. My appetite is still up and down.

But I did mop the kitchen floor today which is something productive but it also means I can't go in there until it dries.

I was supposed to grab the croissants for breakfast and instead grabbed the hula hoops, oops, Oh well.

I just got in not to long ago from the UC appointment, good heavens.

There was a whole bunch of mis-information, I didn't really have time to do much makeup as the bus app said the stop outside is closed and I have to walk to the other one.

Plus the route is not all the way into the market, it is stopping halfway through until the bloody 20th December, grrr!!!

That was bull, as the buses were running fine, but then the announcement came on, Oh we are stopping halfway.

I thought damnit stranded again, I had hoped they had cancelled but nopeee.

I felt really nauseated, dizzy and tired, it's like maybe a 15 minute walk but I felt like I was going to faint but nope somehow made it.

The whole station is blocked off, so I had to go through the indoor precinct but why the hell do they always choose Christmas time to do this crap????

This is the busiest time for shoppers, and now it's roadworks and diversions, it's idiotic!!

Anyway it's been a long time since I was inside and I noticed there was a kiosk stand offering beauty treatments and I enquired about the waxing and she said yep, that's fine.

Which is the first time I've heard that in a year, instead of solely yucky threading, which cuts my eyes to shreds.

So I went in, it's kinda a lil cubicle, sectioned off and she did it perfectly, although I don't think she tweezed but then again I can't see any stray hairs so maybe the wax caught it?

It was £7 which is a lil dear, I'm used to paying a fiver but she was friendly and did a great job, considering I've only been plucking a lil and using those dopey home wax strips.

Wow it makes a difference to have a tidy face that's all neat and polished.

That really perked me up and the UC meeting was fine, he didn't fire a million questions just wanted me to change my CV, they all have individual preferences for that, *rolls eyes* Oh plus he wants me to do some course, ugh another eye roll.

Anyway he said we can do the next meeting on the phone, thank heavens for that, at least maybe some will be remote from now on potentially.

As it's really unfair, that the journey is blocked. Omg, as soon as one guy heard that, he begged to be let out, the driver said No.

And he pulled the emergency thingy and the doors opened and he ran out, I have never ever seen that before, wowser, he realllly wanted to escape.

I was so exhausted when I came in, I ordered a chicken sandwich but I don't know if they've changed chefs, it just wasn't great.

At least the drinks were nice, haven't had a Sprite in a while.