Lasers

Friday:

I put that job application in, and now I'm trying not to stress about it too much. I really hope I get an interview.

I saw my doctor this morning. My blood pressure is not too bad 130/something (still not ideal, but lower than it was) so I got another script for Duromine (phentermine). But I've been plateauing at around 71.1 kg for about 10 weeks now, so we talked about some strategies to get the weight loss started again. Like reducing snack portion size, and walking with weights. I've never tried that, I feel it might be a bit annoying to carry weights, arms swinging, while trying to enjoy a walk. But I'll give it a go. My main issues are that the food portion sizes and eating when I'm not hungry have crept in again.

Another thing I've never tried before - today I got laser hair removal on my underarms. The first of 8-10 monthly sessions, assuming I don't react badly. It hurt much less than waxing! Little hot jabs as each hair was vaporised. Very quick, she just ran the thing back and forth over my skin - didn't need to do individual hairs like I was expecting. It's a small area so it's ideal to try it out. Imagine having smooth armpits forever! It's around the same price per session, but after the full course I should never need it again so it works out much cheaper really.

Christmas shopping

Friday:

I have spent a lot of the past two days Christmas shopping. Four hours shopping alone yesterday then after school I took the kids up and bought them new shoes and helped them find things for daddy - another two hours. This is the first year they are spending their own money on presents for us and each other instead of putting their name to something we've paid for. They are even willingly doing extra chores to earn more money so they can spend it on us, isn't that lovely! Today I was at the shops for another three hours, although that wasn't all for Christmas. My feet are so tired!

I have (I think) finished shopping for Tim and my children, plus I've got a couple of things for other people. Still plenty of other relatives to buy for. Still, husband and children are the main ones. I love Christmas shopping. So many lovely things, and happy music playing. I generally have a list but I also make some impulse buys. My problem is thinking of suggestions for me. First world problem: I already have everything!

I got waxed this morning and was chatting about Christmas shopping with my beautician. She was worried and angry about a parcel that hasn't arrived, her present for her boyfriend, and was talking about how upset she is with Australia Post. Being waxed during that was an interesting experience. "So then they did this..." RIP! "And then I called and told them..." RIP! Quickest leg wax I've ever had. Actually one of the least painful, oddly enough.