Sunday 31 October 2021

Thoughts of the week

1. We've reached that time of the year where daylight savings kicks off in most states so WA is now three hours behind the majority of the country. I really don't understand daylight savings. If you want an extra hour of daylight get up an hour earlier, but don't inflict that on everyone who doesn't want it.
 
2. The boys are going trick or treating for the first time today and they're so excited. 
We've done the shopping centre trick and treating but not the door to door one (last years debacle doesn't count).
 
3. Little Cleo is still missing.
 
4. What a week it's been. This week started out really badly but got better towards the end.
 
5. We've had a really rough time this year, but it's not all bad. I'm trying to focus on the positive.

Wednesday 27 October 2021

New from Burt's Bees

Look what I found at Big W! Pumpkin Spice lip balm and a Squeezy Tinted Balm. There were four different colours in the tinted balm.
 
I had pumpkin spice years ago and loved it so was very excited to find it at Big W. I love that we're getting more of the limited edition Burt's Bees products now. 
 
The Squeezy tinted balm tastes like berries and is very opaque. It has a glossy finish and lasts around four hours before fading. Due to the opacity it's not a balm you can slap on without looking in the mirror.
 
Once I've tested this squeezy balm a little more I'll post a full review with swatches. 

Monday 25 October 2021

Love

With all the crap that's been going on in my family lately, I've noticed one thing.
Love. 
A lot of small actions that show love. 
Even when we don't agree, if we haven't spoken for a while, when the crap hits the fan everyone shows up.
No judgement, no recriminations, just showing up. 
 
Showing up is an act of love.  
 
As I look around me and count all the people who show up for me when I need them, I realise how lucky I am that I'm surrounded by a lot of love.

Sunday 24 October 2021

Thoughts of the week

1. I'm so tempted to buy one of the MAC Ruby's Crew lipsticks. They look so pretty.
 
2. The Bachelorette started this week. Are you watching it? I watched most of the first episode, got bored so went to bed and watched the rose ceremony on Instagram. As much as I want to watch the show, it seems really drawn out.
Maybe it's just because I don't watch tv?
 
3. What happened to little Cleo Smith? Someone must know. Kids don't just disappear. I can only imagine the pain her family must be going through.
 
4. The boys had their sports day this week. It was so much fun to watch. All the kids were such great sports.
 
5. There was a case in the news this week where a mother fed her disabled baby bleach as she was exhausted and needed a break. The baby survived and a few weeks later the mum confessed to the police. She's now in jail and banned from seeing her child for the rest of his life. She is also not allowed to see her daughter.
What a horrible world we live in where a mum has to go to lengths like that just to get a break. 

Saturday 23 October 2021

Lately

I mentioned previously that we've had a lot going on lately. 
I've said all I can about those issues for two reasons. The aren't my stories to tell and some of them are subject to legal proceedings. 
 
We breezed through 2020. Whilst it was a rough year for a lot of people it was a great year for us. Tiger came home, the boys started school and we were finally back together as a family. 
This year hasn't been so kind. It's been very challenging. 
I'm coping, but only just. I feel like I'm walking on a knife edge and it just takes the tiniest, stupid thing to push me off. 
When I fall off it takes so much effort to drag myself up out of the hole again. 
A tiny thing will sink me into a bad mood that I struggle to get out of. It can be the simplest, stupidest thing too. 
For instance. Everyone uses my towel. By everyone I mean Tiger and the boys. They use my towel and leave it dumped on the floor so I'm constantly having to get out a new towel. It really irritates me. A few weeks ago, late in the day I got out a clean towel so that it'd be ready for me to use in the morning. 
Just before bed I went into the bathroom and discovered that someone had used my clean towel. I got so angry, it was ridiculous.
I had a huge rant in my head about how no-one can even bother replacing my towel after they use it and still felt grumpy when I went to bed. Silly. So very, very silly. 
 
Our psych told me that mothers of autistic children have the same stress levels as combat soldiers and I feel that in my soul.   
 
Whilst this all sounds negative, it's the small things that are getting me through. Tiny, little things. Waiting for a package (even if it's just an order of supplements), using a fresh towel, a nice room spray, ten minutes sitting down drinking my coffee. Those little moments bring me so much joy, they're what's sustaining me at the moment. 
 
Whilst I'm waiting for the storm to pass I'm doing my best to dance in the rain. 

Friday 22 October 2021

FFS Friday - Literally

Hello beautiful people. I'm still here, still breathing and still hanging on to a tiny shred of sanity. 
 
Some days (not very often), I feel sorry for Tiger. There's a good chance that living with me is affecting his sanity. 
 
I am a firm believer in speaking directly and saying what you mean. Tiger speaks in a roundabout manner and doesn't say what he means, which I find really annoying. It also causes him issues and he has no idea. 
 
For example:
 
Tiger: Would you like to pick up S on the way?
Me: No.
Tiger: Oh, okay, we'll just meet him there then.
 
The problem here is he asked the wrong question. He asked if I wanted to pick up his mate. I didn't. If he'd asked if I would pick up his mate the answer would have been yes. 
 
Last night he wanted to take my car to the supermarket. Instead of asking if he could take my car, this is what he said:
Tiger: Do you want me to take your car to the supermarket?
Me: No.
Tiger: Hahaha, guess I'm taking my car then.
 
If he'd asked if he could take my car, the answer would have been yes. Wrong question buddy.
 
Other times we'll ask him a question and get a totally different answer. 
Such as:
Me: What are you making for tea tonight?
Tiger: I was thinking of going to the supermarket.
Me: That's nice. What are you making for tea tonight?
 
When he's not doing that he'll ask things in a totally confusing way. 
Tiger: There's a towel in my gym bag.
He then looks at me with an expectant expression.
Me: That's nice.  
Tiger: Well can you get it for me?
Me: I can.
I still don't get it for him. He's asked if I can get it. Yes, I'm perfectly capable of getting it, but he still hasn't asked me to get it for him. I know that he wants me to get the towel, I'm just waiting to see if he'll figure out that he hasn't asked me.
Tiger: Will you get it for me now please?
Me: Sure. 
 
It seems like such a silly way to communicate. If you want something, ask for it. The boys find him really confusing because he gets annoyed when they don't do what he's asked, but he hasn't asked them properly. He'll ask them if they'd like to do something for him, they say no then he gets annoyed that they're not doing what he wanted them to. He can't see that the problem is his communication.  
 
He seems to be getting worse as he gets older. I'm sure I'm getting old and cranky too, hahaha.
 
Have a lovely weekend.

Wednesday 20 October 2021

Hauls

I mentioned earlier that I've done a bit of shopping lately, now it's time to show you what I purchased.

Glasshouse Tahaa is one of my favourite candle scents. It's such a beautiful fragrance. I have the hand cream and have been hoping for years that they'd make a perfume, they finally did! I purchased the small size for $29.95. It smells exactly like the candle, so if you like the candle you'll like the fragrance.

 
Next up are two in shower moisturisers for my parched winter skin. 
The Soap and Glory one is a miss, it provides no hydration at all so I'm just using it as a body wash. 
 
The Frank Body is a winner. It's hydrating and exactly what I needed.
 
 
We all know I'm a sucker for lip balms, so when Rare Beauty came to Sephora I purchased the Stay Vulnerable lip balm. I also purchased my first ever Huda Beauty product, the matte lipstick in Pay Day. 
 
I love both of these products. The Rare Beauty balm is creamy, hydrating and the colour is gorgeous. 
 
The Huda Beauty lipstick is long lasting and non drying, it's one of the most comfortable matte lipsticks I own. 
 


Last up is the al.ive Body Natural Lip Balm. This is okay but it's not love. I'd like it to be a little thicker so that it lasts longer. For people who like their lip balms light this would be a winner, but I like balms that are thick so last longer. 

What have you hauled lately?

Tuesday 19 October 2021

My Favourite Lipsticks - MAC Not Humble Just Bragging

 
If you are looking for the perfect cool toned, mlbb lipstick, look no further. I've found it for you! Actually my friend Karen found it for us. How awesome is the name! 
Not Humble Just Bragging is a cool toned medium pinky lavender. MAC describe it as a pearly lavender, which is acurate. It has a gorgeous luminescence to it, not glitter, just a gorgeous shine. 

 
Not Humble Just Bragging is in the Lustreglass formula which means it's hydrating and balm like, very comfortable to wear. I often wear my Lustreglass lipsticks in place of lip balm. The wear time is around three hours which isn't bad for a sheer lipstick. 


Below are some of my other favourite lipsticks which I'll be posting about soon.

 
Lipsticks from top to bottom:
Huda Beauty Matte Lipstick in Payday.
MAC Lustreglass in Syrup.
Bite Beauty Power Move Soft Matte lipstick in Pluot.
MAC Lustreglass lipstick in Not Humble Just Bragging.
MAC Powder Kiss in Ripened.