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Solution to a bumpy problem

I've had lumpy arms for as long as I can recall. Like a little sleeve of rash that covers my upper arm which up until now has been so minuscule that it has been bearable. For years I've palmed it off as minor dermatitis. However recently, more then ever before (probably due to the increase in waxing activity in the area) I have been experiencing a double in the number of little patches of bumps on my upper AND now lower arms.

In annoyance I consulted my beauty school lecturer about how to rid my life of these pesky mounds. "They're hairs." teacher told me, "Ingrown's to be precise. Scrubbing should do nicely. Every night for a week and they'll be gone." She told me. No dice. They were still there and more inflamed and aggressive than ever. So on to the over the counter ingrown hair removers. After a week of slathering various foul smelling concoctions on the uneven surfaces of my appendages there were few results to show. With tension mounting and despair abundant I did what I do best, I turned to my mum. Sorcerer and keeper of beauty secrets, with her many-a-years experience and an old wives tale or two up her sleeve she told me to treat it as I would a headache, with aspirin. I followed her advice and voila! The little pests are vanishing before my very relieved eyes.

I was instructed to make a paste out of a couple of aspirin tablets and a drop or two of water, apply to affected area and leave on until showering. I have been doing this for a week now and the bumps are clearing, and I can actually see the little curly hairs emerging where once bumps lay. I tend to do it the messy way and leave it on when sleeping but you can do it however you wish. You can apparently also use the paste as an exfoliant. Just rub in an wash off. I am told that this works due to the small amount of salicylic acid in aspirin, which would make sense of the fact that after conducting some Internet research I have discovered it is also an old pimple remedy. Figures, but it's better than Windex.

C xx

THINGS THAT IRK ME FRIDAY

What better way to throw the shackles of the past weeks miseries off than to vent on the icky stuff that went down. The stuff that has irritated me this week is..

• Paying way too much for getting my hair done- Happily I scrounged that money together for my blondness. Does anyone else think that $136 dollars seems like a lot of money for say 12 foils and a toner??? I'm scared to look at my bank account.
• Flu- I've had the dreaded lurgy all week. Icky. I hate runny noses and not being able to go to the gym. It makes me feel useless :-(
• Crowded buses and traffic jams- Having to stand for an extended bus rides due to traffic, all the while with giant folder in aching hand and bag on an arm that may be about to snap off. The bus swaying side to side and that guy in the business suit 'accidental' brushing up against my ass. UGH! Not a nice way to start the day.
• People who walk slowly when you're in a hurry- Pretty self explanatory.
• Nosey shop assistants- Going way beyond the salesgirl who keeps asking if you're alright for sizes in the trendy clothes store, when you have way-too-small jeans around your knees, A Coles check-out lady actually had the audacity to comment on my weight as I was buying groceries yesterday. Whilst minding my own, reaching for my ATM card I was horrified to hear "You-a lost lots of-a weight. Very skinny! Tsk tsk" accompanied by a disapproving look. Maybe I meant to lose 'lots of-a weight' Maria. Or maybe not. Either way, NONE OF YOUR BEESWAX!
• Waxing Rash- Every time I attempt to wax my lip I get a bad rash. These little white heads pop up and it is the absolute bane of my existence. I've either got a moustache or acne lip! I can't win! I got a big fat pimply rash on Wednesday when I waxed and its causing me grief.

and lastly...

• Being in career limbo- I'm stuck between about 4 different professional pathways at the moment and it's doing my head in. I don't know what the logical next step to take is and I'm wondering why I can't decide on one and be content? It's disconcerting when things aren't clear. Soon clarity will shine hopefully.

HERE'S TO THE WEEKEND KIDDIES! I've got a German themed party to go to. WHOO HOO for Bier Wenches!

Courtesy of the lovely Gala Darling....



THINGS I LOVE THURSDAY

New Music- My most recent gold stars go to Goldfrapp-'The seventh tree', Vampire weekend-Vampire Weekend', Sui Zhen-'Sui Zhen', Phoenix-'It's never been like that'. Look them all up!

Castings- I'm getting lots of good ones at the moment. It's very exciting. I'll let you know if I get cast for any of them.

Blonde highlights- I miss my creamy halo :-( Jealously looking at pictures of gorgeous models and celebs with effortless honey hair, I can't wait to scrounge some money together so I can splurge at the 'dresser and rock the blonde once again.

Cocoa- I swear you can put it in anything and It tastes like delicious chocolaty goodness, with half the calories! Sweeeet. I put it in sugarfree yogurt (Don't judge me, I'm half American) and it tastes just like pudding.

Nuevo punk dressing- When I wear my lace up combat boots with little floral dresses and tights I feel edgy but sweet in a kind of 90's manga girl way. I get strange looks but feel fierce and walk with a skip in my step.

Finding the perfect jeans- Kenji, how I love you. Super skinny, Dark wash, mid rise. PERFECTION! Finally...

Marion Cotillard- I have loved her for ever and ever and she just keeps getting more amazing. I mean, girl just won an oscar for her beautiful performance in La Vie en Rose. Exsquisite. She also gets extra points for dressing like a mermaid.


Foxtel- So much to watch! I love the Food channel, E!, Arena, Bio, Home & Health, and Travel & Living ..oh and the 'How To' channel. I could watch all day. The weather is perfect at the moment to cuddle up with the boy in front of the teev and on that note....

Rain-....I'm loving the weather right now, stormy, grey and gloomy, just the way I like it.


Concise Fashion Websites- A few of the best are:

• http://www.elle.com/


• http://www.facehunter.blogspot.com/


• http://www.gofugyourself.com/


• http://www.style.com/


• http://www.stylesightings.com/


• http://www.whowhatweardaily.com/
  

DR. 90210- Does it need an explanation. It's so bad it's good. Addictive and wee bit dangerous as I'm now actually contemplating :-S EEP!


and coming tomorrow 'THINGS THAT IRK ME FRIDAY'

She was just so wonderfully stylish, beautiful and talented. Her images are haunting. In the best possible way.

You are so beautiful

My babies finally bloomed this morning!

I'm so proud.

Gardenia's have long been my favourite

flowers and now I have their smell on my deck when they bloom

In the morning sun.

Bliss.....

Monday Feb 4th 2008

The Good: I started Beauty School Today. It's a lot of fun and surprisingly theory based. I love learning about Miology and Cytology though. So interesting looking at different skin conditions, OOO and we started lash & brow tinting today. Very fun AND relaxing...

The Bad: I THEN had the most disgustingly squishy, hot, moist,

uncomfortable and cramped bus ride home. It was a typical rainy and

muggy Sydney February day today, I had too many folders and I sat next to a guy who smelled like McDonalds... yech...