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I'm bored, I'm not just bored I'm bored and depressed which means that although I can think of things to go and do I can't bring myself to move and do them.

I think, 'lets watch a DVD'... then follows the thought, 'which one should I watch?' And then I go over my collection in my mind and think 'meh, I don't fancy any of them.'

So I continue to sit here like a pleb.

Normally on a Sunday I'd be chatting to my boyfriend (long distance relationship) but he's off out watching Al Murray. Which is great for him and I really should be happy he's having fun but all I can think of is how much I miss him. And how I wish I could go out and do something like that, but I have neither the means of getting places nor the friends to go with me.

So I'm left here feeling sorry for myself.

It's hard really, I mean I have depression which leaves me really apathetic at times and combined with many of life's other stresses (i.e my mother being really ill because of her chemotherapy) can really send me spieling on a downer.

Other people with depression will know what I mean.

I try hard not to be selfish with my depression, I know sometimes I can be difficult to live with so I try and buy family flowers or help them in ways to show them I appreciate them.

I also find it hard to let go of my boyfriend for a night, bless him he is good to me, I am very clingy, its a mix of my depression and the fact that my ex treated me like a dirt and then cheated on me.

I trust my boyfriend completely, he has never treated me badly nor given me any cause for concern. Being able to trust him really does help me a lot.

I do hope he has a good night, I know he will be thinking of me because he texts during half time when he goes to shows and stuff, which is nice.

All I need now is to motivate myself to go do something.

Considering the weathers turned all horrible and my poor hands are suffering again I thought I'd share my experience of hand creams, which work and which don't.

For me... 99% really don't do what it says on the tin.

I've used L'Occitane Hand Cream for Dry Skin.

It says, and I quote;

'A super-smoothing synergy of 20% Shea Butter, honey and sweet almond extract, blended with the light and alluring aromas of jasmine and ylang-ylang essences. Texturally pleasing balm glides on and absorbs to help heal and protect dry or dehydrated skin. Anti-oxidizing vitamin E helps nourish. Invites even the most hard-working hands to a fresh beginning.'

Ok, it smell nice, kinda like baby powder. And it sinks in pretty quick... but did it work for me?

No I'm sorry to say it really didn't deliver on its promise to give my hard working hands a fresh beginning. They remained sore, red and chapped.

Another cream I have tried is Crabtree & Evelyn La Source Hand Therapy Cream.

It claims and again I quote;

'Our unique shea butter and herb formula really works to soothe, moisturize and condition dry or rough hands.'

In my opinion although again it smells lovely and sinks in fast, this is much to light to deeply moisturise badly chapped hands..

Neutrogena Concentrated Hand Cream has also been on my hit list.

This one is meant to provide immediate relief and protection for even seriously dry or chapped hands.

Well every time I see that advert on TV things go flying at the screen, big fat lie. This one was beyond useless. And it doesn't even have a pleasant smell to bump up its ratings in my book.

So far the only useful cream I've had is a cheap one called Avon Wellbeing Dry Skin Relief. No picture to be found I'm afraid as it is sadly discontinued (why do they do that to the best stuff?) it comes in a blue and white tube and is a very thick cream, it doesn't smell but the wonders of this cream makes up for it. After just two applications my hands already looked and felt much better. I only have a tiny amount left now and no matter where I look I can't find more to buy.
I save what I have left for really bad skin days, and in the mean time make do with...

This little beauty;

Ok its a body cream, but its thick and rich and exactly what poor hands like mine need. I slather it on before bed, put on cotton gloves and go to sleep. Next morning my hands aren't to bad.

So my advice is.. skip the hand creams they are to weak, aim at the rich body butters.. all you need is cotton gloves.

Because I won't be seeing my boyfriend this Christmas we did gifts early this year. And due to other reasons (I'm not sharing ) we opened our gifts to each other already.

And let me just say, my boyfriend knows me well.
(AN- Previous post was never referring to him, he is perfect.)

Gift No 1

OMG just OMG I LOVE this watch. It's silver, it's different, it's so me.

Gift 2

Bobbi Brown Make Up... perfect.

Gift 3

Elizabeth Arden creams, just what I needed.

I'm so lucky.

I thought I would use this post just to be honest about things I do and do not like. As people who have known me for years still get it wrong, so consider this my rant.

Likes

Jewellery. Preferably in silver/white gold.
Garnets. I love dark red.
Make up. As long as I choose it.
Skin Care Products. As long as I choose them.
Perfume. Hugo Boss Femme.
Books. History or Sci-Fi are winners.
Vouchers to decent stores.
Facial/manicure/pedicure/spa day treats.

Dislikes

Silly keyrings. Boring.
Silly rude joke gifts. Just NO.
Children's games as a laugh. Immature.
Random skincare products I'll never use. Save me.
Any gloves, hats, socks, scarves, woolly item I haven't approved. Yuck.
Cheap tacky jewellery. Yuck again.
Chocolates. (strange maybe, but they give me stomach ache)
Alcohol. Unlikely to be drunk.

See I'm not that hard to figure out really. It can be really small but if its good quality I'll love it. Silly joke gifts really don't cut ice with me, I just 'loose' them.

Saying that there's a lovely Cashmere jumper I'd love.... who's gonna get it me?

Wooooot. My tickets are booked for the Clothes Show live and I can't wait. Especially after I was meant to go last year but caught the flu instead.

(Clicky on the picture above to book your own tickets)

Lets see now what do I have to look forward too?

In the Pink Zone

Pucker up and be pampered by on hand experts and cosmetic gurus, offering tips on how to apply the latest beauty products and how to perfect the must have styles for the season.

In the Blue Zone

For High Street Honeys and Classic Vintage Vixens... the Blue Zone is the perfect place to spot that little stylish dress to carry you through the Christmas party season.

Featuring top names offering outstanding original classic pieces exclusive to Clothes Show Live shoppers, the ultra stylish Chic Boutique is the place for one off pieces guaranteed to turn your friends green with envy.

In the Black Label Zone

Combine the best of glamour, cool and dream designer dresses. This Christmas season find your drop dead gorgeous LBD and killer heels to go with it!

Located in the heart of the Black Label Zone, the Designer Pavilion includes ever popular clothing and accessories from top brands as well as amazing designers straight from London Fashion Week!

Not that I'm excited or anything but WOOOT!!!

See you all there.

What is with the fashion of Uggs?

I think I may be missing the plot a little. Everywhere I go I see woman wearing these things on their feet that looks like something wrapped themselves around their ankles and died, and on the back of them it says Uggs.

I saw one today, they seemed to be slouching sideways as if her feet had expanded into a weird shape and forced the boot sideways.... maybe they had tbh.

So every girl in the world seems to wear/want Uggs except me.

I've heard a few reasons why, firstly they are comfortable, secondly they are warm and thirdly they keep your feet dry.

News Flash

All shoes/boots are meant to keep your feet dry, they wouldn't be much cop if they didn't.

Comfort should never ever mean leaving style at home, if the fashion is to look like you've gone out in over used grubby slippers then thank God I missed out on it.

And as for keeping your feet warm... well warm and moist and ready for Foot Fungus.

Beautiful items of fashion aren't they?

I'll pass.

Horror of all horrors.

The unthinkable happened in work today.

My mug, my beloved mug, you know the one that says BITE ME in big letters right in front of a picture of a shark.

The mug that I thought was perfect for work purposes as when the boss spoke to me all I had to do was take a drink.

That wonderful faithful mug that held many lovely cups of tea for me and never complained at just one more brew.

My constant companion through all that work could throw at me.

Was knocked onto the floor due to the sheer () clumsiness of our junior and smashed into many pieces.

So join me one and all, join me in bowing our heads for a silent contemplation of all the good memories I share with my beloved mug, who is now in mug heaven as befits such a faithful mug.

Don't you hate it when you're walking down the local high street, soaking wet from the rain your hair in rats tails, blown all over the place by the wind and along struts Little Miss Perfect.

We all know the type, the gorgeous, stick thin bleach blonde girl not a hair out of place.. no rain making their make up smudge, not a wind caused red nose in sight. Clothing just the right level of causal sexiness, not a rain stain or splatter mark to be seen.

It's like they have a little bubble around them, a little bubble of Little Miss Perfectness which no mere mortal like you or I are allowed to enter.

Almost makes me want to jump in a great big dirty puddle just to splash muddy water all over their beige trench coat cut in the latest style.

Knowing my luck they would repel dirty water with their Little Miss Perfect bubble and I'd be the one left soaked in muddy water.

All I want to know now is where do I get my Little Miss Perfect bubble from, is it a secret club only stick thin blondes can enter or can blondes of not quite stick thinness be allowed in at special times?

Say the Help the Windswept day or Save the Red Nosed girl day.

I want to strut in a bubble of perfectness but I guess I'll have to make do with a bubble of windswept, red nosed, mud spatteredness.

Life is so stressful, every way you turn there are new stresses just waiting to pop up and say HELLO.

Once upon a time to relax I used to run a hot bath with my favourite bubble bath in and soak until pruny reading a damn good book. Now that's no longer an option as I only have access to shower (which changes from hot to cold and back again without touching the dial )

And I'm afraid in my opinion showers are for getting clean, baths are for relaxing.

So what do I do now to relax? Lol well, not a lot let me tell you. I spend a lot of the time in front of the computer keeping in touch with my boyfriend (long distance relationship)

Cue eye ache and the inability to switch off at night.

So when I saw these candles I though Aah Ha, I'll see if they work.

From a shop called Arcania in Bath, these candles are entitled 'Meditation' using 100% plant wax mixed with ho wood oil, ylang ylang, bergamot and clary sage they smell divine and I am hoping they will help me to start to unwind after a long stressful day at work.

So what do you do to relax is it baths, candles, books, wine, incense, music...something else?

And does anybody have any hints or tips to share for those of us who aren't so good at this relaxing thing?

So after reading another blog about hair accessories (What have we hair?) and posting a comment about the one hair piece I own I thought I would post a picture of it. As it is pretty.

So tell me what you think of this then?

I had this made for me several years ago for a special event that turned out to be not so special. But the crown remains as lovely as ever.

Unfortunately unless my hair is up and in ringlets it doesn't stay to well on my head. And I wear my hair straight and down literally all the time.

This hair piece is a bitter sweet memory, I love the piece but I hate what I brought it for so I have been thinking of selling it, I have in total the crown, necklace, bracelet and earrings all to match.