#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.

#BlogLife776 - I can't afford to dream..

I'm not sure if I mentioned this or not, but I think the reason the brow strips are more effective, a tiny bit more at least is because I'm not as afraid to place it right under the eyebrow, so it can catch more stray hairs.

I was watching some old Youtubey foodie videos and some were dated back to Corona times, when people walked in and there was hand sanitisers at the front.

And I just remember each time I saw them and laughed and thought I'm not touching that, everyone's germy hands has been on it, yuck lol.

Moving on, that just popped into my head randomly. I don't know if there will be enough material to post today but we shall see what my brain comes up with.

I've just done a grocery shop for tomorrow and quite enjoying Iceland's pound range, particularly the creamy chicken bakes, 2x£1 and a decent size also.

Plus I'm still occasionally munching those mini mini potato pops, just buttery roast potatoes but somehow delicious.

T checked up on me today, said he missed our chats, he's away on a break.

He seems well rounded and sociable so I'm not sure why he stays in touch with an introvert.

He kinda tried to be a bit flirty but I'm not in the mood for that, so shut that down quickly.

Oh that's what I wanted to comment, there's still no sign of the Postie and it's been a few days.

I have a weekish until the deadline, to post it all, I mean it has to get there before the 1st November and that seemed ages away.

Hopefully next week it will arrive, no sign of anymore appointments this week, so I can relax-ish I guess.

I'm just curious how much money I have to set aside for bills and rent and food.

Officially the rent isn't due until next week, I don't want to get too behind on it.

Oh the other thing was, I finally finished my period, yeesh, still feel a bit crampy, but the bloatedness is gone as is the nausea.

About time too!!

I wasn't really sure what to buy to stretch out the meals so decided on some chicken fillets and wholemeal rolls and I'll make chicken burgers.

I wanted to get a sauce but I usually end up wasting those and binning them and I'm trying to only buy things, I know I will definitely use.

I have to budget even more carefully. I miss the days of walking into a shop and buying lil things, without worrying.

I'm not looking forward to being in masses of debt and being really really broke.

Oh another thing I was going to buy was a winter coat, my one has a tear but I guess that's not essential.

I should do my protein tablet for my lenses tonight, I still miss having 2 lenses but the Optician is being a pain in the ass.

Another update is that using the Badedas shampoo and the Vatika conditioner together is the perfect blend.

And the Vatika hair oils, I just realised, now it's been a few months, maybe, my scalp is way more softer.

My hair is silkier, it still gets greasy but it's less itchy, less dry and more hydrated.

It's just that these are premium products now, I'm not sure I can afford them anymore.

I would have eventually replaced the face brush, it just doesn't spin like it used too anymore.

#BlogLife763 - Just back away slowly, I'm in no mood for your bs!

Ever since I bought the panini press I've been hesitant to cook anything messy on it, as it has raised grooves.

That's why I've cracked the egg or attempted to on bread, rotis and whatever else I've bought.

I had forgotten I had bought a 1 calorie spray oil and although it evaporates really quickly, I'm quite liberal with it, coating the top and bottom of the grill.

This time I toasted the bread first, removed it and sprayed the oil and cracked two eggs side by side and at first they seemed thin and really pressed in but then they thickened and I was able to flip them and then close the lid.

As for best results, both sides need to be cooked on the heat surface properly.

If I shut it too quickly it splatters everywhere. This time there was no mess, no cleanup to do. 

It is so fast. I'm not sure I'll see another that good, for that price, it's four years old aww. Ha.

And it cost just over £24. I remember I waited ages to get it because, the listings were three times that amount and I thought no way am I paying that much.

Even though I knew I would use it almost daily. I'm a cheapskate that's why I can afford to splurge every now and then.

I've been budgeting since I was lil.

Cripes it's now Friday morning and a very rainy cold day, which I don't usually mind.

But it's been a day of cramps and nausea and I was running out for an errand, the buses were severely delayed..

There was no seats on the bus and my stomach was just lurching badly.

Then I arrive, only to be told, Oh we're closed, sent you an email, after you left, Yea come back later!

Argh!!! You've sat on your arse doing nothing, while loads of people stand in the rain waiting for the doors to open..

You could have called, emailed, texted early so no-one was inconvenienced but Noooooo you couldn't be bothered.

Serves your backside right, that one person was angrily demanding answers for the group and you had nothing to say.

Perhaps, treat people better and then you won't get the backlash!!

Yeesh it took ages to get home, well probably wasn't that long but when you're poorly, it feels like it.

I did fancy sushi today but they are not open and I need something to settle my stomach immediately.

I'm looking forward to changing out of these wet clothes and into house ones and curling up under the blankie and munching.

Let's hope your weekend or day was a lot happier. I'm switching from anti nausea/to music.

Tuesdays reschedule clashes with something else, I hope they'll change it, if indeed they even open on next week.

I'll have to keep checking my emails. That's just rude and lazy to not contact clients and say, Don't come in, don't waste your bus fare, sleep in and stay in the warmth.

I'll be honest, I wasn't really in the mood to blog so instead tried out the brow wax strips again.

This time no real hesitation, just warmed them between my fingers for a while again, place one across and one down and ripped it right off.

They're still tender, not burning but sensitive, I applied their own antiseptic oil thing and for the first time, I think it did a good job actually.

I find it better to get one strip, use both of the sides to it for my eye and then move on and get another strip.

It seems more effective, for me anyway. On the left eye, there's a few hairs to pluck, but most seem clear.

On the right, I can't really see, the sun has gone down and my eyesight is fading, wearing only one lens.

I'll leave the plucking for tomorrow, if I have time. I chopped my nails and shaped them.

So tomorrow if I remember I might do the hair oil, I keep forgetting about it.

I'm just warming up some chicken and vegetable sweet chilli noodles and all my chocolates are nearly gone, boo, damn these cravings.

#BlogLife757 - Things will work out, won't they?

Song of the day - Kes The Band - Fallin

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCTPNoilW7c&list=WL&index=68

Good afternoony, How's the day treating you so far? I think I slept a bit more than yesterday but I still felt drained so was a bit of a rough morning.

Now I've rested and cleaned my glasses for the billionth time so I can see, I'm ready to talk to you :)

I just did this tomato herb pasta and added olives, parsley, black pepper and more mixed herbs to it and it was soo good.

Then I just had some popcorn chicken on the side. I'm stuffed and finding it much easier to drink plain water at the moment, I'm actually craving more and more simplicity.

It won't last and I'll be back to pining for fizzies soon but I'll enjoy it while it lasts.

Quick tip, after you've had a pedicure, keep moisturising a heavy cream or body butter to your feet to keep it soft for as long as possible, thin lotions do nothing, at least for me.

I forgot to epilate before the pedicure but I don't have much hair on my legs anyway. I no longer feel embarrassed now, I shrug it off.

I just remembered to massage mine in and it was glorious. I used the American Dream body butter that I bought in June and about three months later, there is more than half the tub left.

Talking of pedicures, I watched an asmr one and that was the first time I was profoundly affected as though I was receiving it, I was dying of laughter, I couldn't stop.

No other foot treatment video has ever made me chuckle, it was so unusual. It was very good, I just felt personally tickled.

I need to trim my hair again, I look unkempt. Part of me wants to ring up the Optician and ask if they have put the order in for my lenses yet and half of my can't be bothered to deal with the bs, that flies out of their mouths.

It's frustrating to be stuck relying on someone, when there is no progress at all and I know if someone asked me to do something I would help if I could.

Other people are so annoying!! I think I'll just cut my hair, while I remember and it's light out, at least I don't need my eyes for that.

I just trim the excess of whatever strands seem too long, then I wash my hair and see how it falls and snip a bit more possibly and then done.

It's better to get things out of the way. I feel a lot tidier now. There's not much hair, surprises me that I can cut 2/3 inches off easily each time though.

Last night I saw GG, and I've known him for maybe a few months or 6 possibly but off and on so we caught up and that was nice.

#BlogLife755 - Shady pakora drug deal

I'm just waiting for Mama and her bestie to finish up their dual beauty treatments. They were running late as the trains weren't running.

I didn't really sleep at all or maybe for a few measly hours but I doubt it was that much so by the time they got here, my whole body was seizing up.

Oh I didn't get the pakoras, he was acting so shady when I enquired about it.

I just said Oh, no pakoras? And he was like Ummm and acting shiftily

As though it was illegal or he couldn't talk about it, in the open.

It's just food, you twit! Just say I'm making more for later.

It's like they don't want my business. I wish women were running it, they would be friendly and open.

Sitting in this hard chair my backs stiffening up.

I can't wait to get back home and rest. I do feel peckish though.

Oh and my pedicure was ace. He gave me about three massages.

Soap or cream, scrub and an oil one to finish and it was both feet and leg.

I'm not a foot person at all but there is something relaxing about a professional taking care of you, especially when you're fed up and delicate.

And what made me laugh, as they know us as regulars, he just put my socks on ha.

I struggle with bending so I hate that part of it because it's straining my body and it's starting to build, so that was really sweet.

Brunch was extra good. Mama did her halloumi toastie and we got served quickly as the place was emptyish.

I saw they had turkey rashers, which was new, so I got that and chicken mayonnaise, I was meant to get egg and forgot.

But that's the first time, I've had it delivered, smothered with rashers, usually it's just 2. It was probably five on each side.

Thoroughly delicious :)

So offered Mama and I think that was the first time she tried it and she loves it also.

We just can't seem to buy it in the supermarkets, it's never in stock sadly, only in restaurants.

That wasn't bad, about £16.50 for two sandwiches, coffee and my appletiser drink.

I gave Mama £15 and she came back and said she only had to pay a pound or £1.50 I can't recall and she asked me if I wanted change haha.

Oh forgot to add this bit. I don't have a huge appetite first thing usually so I thought I would get through half the sandwich but it was so packed, once I finished a quarter I was bursting.

I pushed it aside and would get a doggy bag to have it later. Mama and me were talking and the chef or the owner, gave me a double take.

And I thought weird, I didn't call him over, so he walked over to the table and was looking at the half eaten sandwich and Mama said, Oh he thinks you didn't like it.

I said Ohh, and I was just giggling, saying No No No, it was super tasty, I'm just full and will get it to go.

That appeased him. Ha. I thought I was going to get banned lmao.

He wasn't angry just had this crazy expression, like a teacher looking at a student.....

(I half expected him to run to the kitchen and back again wielding a butcher's cleaver).

Care to explain this?? It was the fact that he wasn't saying anything, that made it peculiar.

I've never experienced that before. It did tickle us though.

Now to the fun bit. There were no nearby benches so we went to the bus stop and I pulled out 1 set of double sided wax strip but I didn't warm it up between my fingers.

Bless, she was nervous, she didn't want to rip it off so I did it and the first one did nothing at all.

The wax congealed on one strip, so the other was useless. I found it so funny, that all during this, a woman was watching, she sat down right next to us, when there were seats free all over.

Then when we started ripping it off, she moved away, like, who are these weirdos??? Bahaha.

You knew what we were doing and you still sat down, ha!

Anyway, with the other strip, I warmed it up, closed my eyes, removed my glasses and she pressed it down thoroughly, aww.

And removed it and this time, there were some hairs on the paper.

I'm still not recommending Parissa wax strips though, it's too weak in my opinion.

Plus having to use multiple strips at a time, they won't last long at this rate and they aren't effective at catching all the hairs, just barely a quarter.

If I go over it, that's gonna kill my eyes, they'll go red and bruised.

So I have to pluck, although how? I can't see what I'm doing?? They are just super messy at present.

I'll either wait a week and try again or just leave it and hope my contact lens are ordered and arrive before next year. Ugh!

By the time I got home, my whole body was in critical pain so had to lie down, couldn't sleep, but had the blankie on almost full heat and it really helped.

That's why this post is late, though if you followed my Twitter, you would know this.

Got to loveee a good guilt trip ;)

#BlogLife746 - Parissa wax on, wax off..?

I just tried the J20 apple and watermelon, it was lightly fizzy, not sweet or sour, just right.

But it seems like the two flavours cancel each other out, you either taste the apple solo or the watermelon, sounds tasty, but not the right blend.

750ml for £2.20 I guess isn't bad. The Crespo olives don't seem salted, on the bland side, but I prefer that than Ocado's over salted types, the rest are just loaded and I'm gonna have to rinse them free.

I knew there was one more review. I saved the best for last. Muller Light has this chocolate and mint yoghurt, I've never seen before for 81 calories.

That is amazing, sweet but not sickly, gloopy and the right amount of mint so it's not overpowered or stingy.

The price is ridiculous though, 4x £2.45 as they are soooo tiny. It's not good value at all.

But it tastes like the lolly mint feast and that was one of my favourites as a kid, back when I was consuming ice cream.

I just unpacked the shopping and took out the bins and looked at the post and saw that the Parissa brow wax strips had finally arrived.

Although now I am without contact lenses and only glasses, it makes it that much more potentially dangerous.

I've never done it before and I really want presentable brows, maybe I will do it in the mirror or the phone one, although that frequently just comes off, grr.

I will get some wet wipes to remove the wax and apply the oil too, apparently it's difficult to take off...

Alright I watched even more Youtube wax tutorials, psyched myself up and went for it.

The worst day I could have chosen as there wasn't much natural light, the phone camera was going jittery and not focusing.

I brought out a compact mirror but it didn't help as I couldn't really see how to place the strips.

I desperately need my contact lenses for this. Anyway I pulled out 4 and cut them into singles.

They are double sided, but not shaped like brows so a lot of the videos would cut them into arches.

The instructions didn't mention warming them up between your fingers but I did anyway.

I only did below the brows. I found it impossible to see, to align them, I needed to push my glasses down, but then I couldn't see, argh.

I did the best that I could, it was easy to press them down and pull them off.

No issues with that, it wasn't painful but the results were hit and miss.

It grabbed some hairs but half to a quarter were left behind, so I still need to pluck a fair bit.

Which defeats the purpose. I'm not sure the wax is strong enough.

After I pulled the strip, I repeated the process a few times and going over the same area, that is what brings the pain.

The left eye is fine, as I could see better to do it, the right eye, I felt like I couldn't see much.

I had to go over that a lot and so that is burning nearly 10 minutes later.

It's not bleeding, just red. The aftercare oil did not do a damn thing.

Normally at the salon, the aloe vera or whatever they use is pleasantly cooling, this is just ordinary.

I do see a lil more of a shape developing now but a lot of hair remained.

I'm not wasting anymore strips, when my brows calm down I can tweeze them a bit but they are too raw at the moment.

Ooh let me see if I can dig out the aloe vera, I think I have some..

Ahh I just applied it, now that feels so much more cool and refreshing, still stings but I know at least aloe vera is a friend that will help with the pain.

What aggravates me is some Youtubers try a product but have hardly any hair and give it glowing reviews, just for views or kickbacks.

I had a strong feeling it wouldn't be that easy and I was right. Granted it might be a different experience when I can see clearly but I have my doubts.

I don't think I would buy this brand again. I would experiment with others first, unless they were too exorbitant.

Oh I didn't have a problem with wax lingering and the strips were fairly easy to pull apart.

Next time I think I'll see if they have any with the arch shape as then you can use one strip, instead of two, or in my case multiples ha.

I admit I'm a novice brow waxing virgin. Ooh most of the stinging is gone but it still feels delicate.

If you're desperate for brow care, give strips a try but if you have a competent beautician, I would go to them first.

I just don't so stuck with this treatment for a while, until someone professional comes along.

#BlgLife741 - A lil more me, with a touch of beauty

Last evening, I finally got to use the new fan but it wasn't hot hot, just humid and stuffy as per usual.

The lowest setting seemed to be too strong. I haven't tried the power saving mode but it appears to be better suited in the heatwavey inclimate scorching weather.

At the moment it is mild and I feel chilly so I grabbed the blankie. 

I don't even know if I'll get a refund from Amazon, the customer service is automated and there isn't space to follow up with additional input.

Pretty crappy for a large company not to have a phone line where you can speak to a human and get assistance, grr.

I'm not sure how long the Joy lip balms are going to last, I use them liberally a few times a day.

I looked and saw that there is shea butter and almond oil one, 3x pack for £3 and a tiny bit bigger at 12g instead of 10g ha.

I just went ahead and got it. I wonder if it will be scented, the raspberry one is really nice.

Oh I got it about a month ago and I still have another one to use as it was a 2 pack.

It seems to work better than others I have tried, it doesn't prevent chapping but keeps the mouth softer for longer time frames.

Eeek the wax strips and powder puffs have already been posted.

They predict it will arrive by next week, maybe Tuesday and then I will become an amateur beauty therapist.

I wonder if I'll recall that I need to pull the skin tightly before ripping the sucker off?

It's funny because I used this treatment in one of the fiction pampering posts and I had to Googly the instructions.

https://sleeplessscribbler.blogspot.com/2020/11/beauty-and-mind-cleanse-fiction.html

And I was literally cringing and laughing as I was writing it because I knew that was how I would be in real life.

Now four years later, I will be doing it to myself, eeek. The tables have turned.

One thing I have to get back to doing is the hair oil procedures, that was lovely and I somehow just keep forgetting to do it.