Shattered

2:28 PM

I feel like such a stranger, my life has been so different in the past year and a half, so many downs, some ups, little hope and lots of tears.

We say this every year that it is our year, and 2019 is coming our way.
Let's hope we are correct this time...


I am currently shattered, going through too many sad things at once, waiting for the next hopeful chapter.

I will be back.....



Anxiety

5 Ways to Kick Anxiety quickly

12:30 AM


I have spoken lightly about my Anxiety disorder on my blog, but recently life has thrown more than I thought I could handle at me. I am currently working on a new project and I hope it will be something you can relate too or even benefit from.

Anxiety is something we all have if we didn't then we wouldn't know what was safe or not. Fight or flight mode wouldn't exist and it would be a very dangerous existence. With some of us, we have this in extreme amounts, debilitating amounts, life-altering amounts. It FUCKING sucks. 
I have a lot to say but I will share more of that later on.

Here are my top 5 quick tips I use daily for when I am in what I call " Pre-Panic Attack" State. I hope you might find even one beneficial if you do have extreme anxiety. 
These might be helpful tips short term or even long term.

1. B R E A T H E - D E E P  | B R E A T H I N G

How many times have you heard this? A LOT, why?  Well because it REALLY works. 
We know the drill, deep breathe in through our nose from the stomach (mouth closed),  hold and slowly release. Repeat. There are lots of methods of deep breathing, I specifically use the square technique. What I do is close my eyes if I am able to (depends if I am in public walking or driving) and envision a square, start at a corner and breathe in through your nose until you have reached the next corner of the square you are visualizing, hold for 5 or so seconds and exhale slowly through your mouth until the next corner is there. Repeat until you've finished going around the square as many times as you need.  Deep breathing is so helpful and no one even knows when you are doing it so it can be done anytime, anywhere.

2. M U S I C | W H I T E  N O I S E 

I ALWAYS have a set of headphones with me, I usually wear them when I go grocery shopping or where ever I might feel uncomfortable and feel too panicked.  
If you can play your favorite song, or white noise, ocean sounds or even just for some silence when things are overwhelming. This is one of the KEY things that helps me calm down a little or keep myself distracted.

3. P H O T O S

I have used this method a lot, suggested by a psychologist when I was going through some tough times. 
Photos of someone or something you love to do. I use my Furbabies as my go to. Looking at them will instantly switch your thoughts to a positive and hopefully that will change your thinking to get you out of that gross scared, can't breathe kind of feeling.

4. N O T I C E | Y O U R | S U R R O U N D I N G S 

Usually, when I am in my pre-panic attack state I need to do my breathing then I might do this step right away if it's really bad. I need to remember I am not in danger and I am just panicked and need to calm down. If I need to leave the room, or the store or even at home completely alone I need to realize I am safe and go from there. If you are in a dangerous situation then that is a different scenario and you need to get to safety. Usually, it is just anxiety making me feel that way and I need to remember that and change my thinking so I can continue on.


5. P O S I T I V E | S E L F-T A L K 

Lastly, this makes sense but it is difficult. A very wise psychologist said this to me one day " How often when you are out and about are you worried about the way others are acting or how they look?" "Not at all" I reply. "Exactly, most people aren't even noticing you, they are just doing what they are there to do to or focused on themselves."
That was a crazy "ah ha" moment for me, of course, you feel like you are the center of the store or work or wherever you might be but that is anxiety talking. Most people are just doing their regular thing and not thinking about everyone else like people with extreme anxiety might be. So try to just let yourself know you are doing well, just breathe and take baby steps with what you need to get done for the day.

There are many types and levels of anxiety, as well methods that might work for other, these are just a few that I find the most helpful for myself when I need to breathe and be calm before I have a complete panic attack. 
I hope you can take something from this, or even one of these methods.

Please share what you do when you are in this crappy mindset and need it to change.





Perspirex Plus Review

12:30 AM




"If you feel your current sweat solution isn't keeping you dry, try Perspirex Plus Antiperspirant. Its unique formulation is clinically proven to provide lasting protection from sweat and odour.
Perspirex helps reduce excessive perspiration, for up to 5 days.
Excessive perspiration or heavy sweating - caused by hyperactivity in the sweat glands - can be experienced by anyone at any time. If you've suffered from it you have likely tried several solutions and found they haven't delivered adequate protection.
Perspirex Plus is different. It's advanced formula is perfume-free and non-staining formulation is clinically proven to provide effective protection from sweat and odour. Perspirex Plus roll-on uses a patented formulation that minimizes irritation commonly associated with other aluminum chloride based antiperspirants making it suitable for delicate underarm skin. For optimum effectiveness, it is essential that you apply PerspirexPlus just before going to bed and to completely dry, unbroken skin. You can shower as usual in the morning but do not reapply. Apply Perspirex Plus from 3 to 7 days until you have obtained the desired effect. Once the sweat is reduced, reduce the frequency of application to 1-2 nights a week according to the need."
Sweating when you are not working out isn't something on my list of lovely things I'd like to blog about let alone tell people BUT guess what, that's life right? Sometimes when my anxiety is so high I swear my temperature goes so high and there it comes. YUCK. So, of course, I would give this a try! 
I actually remember trying the Original Perspirex a try years ago and it really did work but it irritated my skin enough that I didn't purchase a new bottle. 
For 5 days though?! Now this I gotta see!

Sounds like it has improved!  Reading this I personally am like "HELL YEAH" sounds great! I know not everyone would like the Aluminum Chloride in it but for me personally, I am fine using these once in a while if they work well. 

I have applied this odorless roll-on product on clean skin that I didn't just shave because the other version ohhhhh man that just hurt! It felt just fine going on which is what it claimed would do, it was much nicer then the older version!!.

Stress tested...this week has been an extremely difficult week in my life. Testing Perspirex out was a good time to do so!

A quick insight into my work days:

- Get out of bed from my anxiety-driven nap around 5:30am

- Get your butt moving since Chicken (my kidney cat) Need his Sub-Q Fluids/Breakfast

- Down 3/4 of the coffee pot...almost taking the last 1/4 before you realize maybe you should share with your boyfriend, today at least ;) 

- Race to work, trying to not hit 18/18 red lights on your way

- 9-10 hours of anxiety and work mixed together

- Race home, doing the speed limit of course 

- Get Chicken his Supper and do his Sub-Q fluids again, oh don't forget your second kitty is hungry too!

- A little more anxiety and ore kitty care....

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Okay, I think I am on minimal sleep but my days are not exciting lately and high anxiety which can lead to sweating.
So did perspirex Plus hold up on:

Day 1?

Kind of in shock! Now I didn't run a marathon but not even a slight bit of sweat near me!

Day 2?

Nothing....

=D

Day 3?

Seriously so surprised! No sweating. I have a busy work/home life currently and I haven't added a real work out for a while so there wasn't any work outs in this week.

Day 4?

Is someone messing with me??

Wait still? Day 5??

Seriously! Ha I would imagine I would be sweating if I was doing physical activity but even from being a very anxious human I didn't notice any sweating this week, so crazy!

Pros:

-Ordorless

-Very resonalbly priced

- Teeny tiny bottle with REAL POWERFUL results!


Cons:

- It irritated my skin SLIGHTLY

My final thoughts:

Fricken shocked to be honest, crazy this little bottle can stop your sweat! I would for sure recommend and use this product again and probably again. The only down side would be a slight irritation to my skin and you certainly wouldn't want to put a razor to your arm pits the day of or after. Other than that I am quite shocked! Definiently worth the small price for the results.


What do you guys think, would you give this a try?



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My 2018 Current HG Hair Product

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There are so many to choose from, so many we've all tried. Let's be real Colab's Dry Shampoo + Volume is a fine haired girl's BEST friend - sorry to my actual bestie! ;)

TRY IT! Let me know what you think!


Can you believe this, it is technically September for one more day and there was so much frost and all the leaves are almost gone, so sad to see summer gone! We have had so much snow come and go in my area of Canada this month it is RIDICULOUS!!!! 

Okay, let's hear your thoughts! 

What is your Holy Grail Hair Product right now?


All at once.

8:22 PM


You can try to run and hide but you won't get very far. 
Everything all at once, nothing in easy steps.
No one prepared you for life, no one could. It just happens.
Your heart pounding so hard you think it is about to blow through your own chest.
Things are heavy and it is hard to breathe.....
Thoughts are racing so fast they aren't even making sense.




Be Back Soon.....




Colab Dry Shampoo Paradise & Colab Dry Shampoo + Volume

12:01 AM


"COLAB's Extreme Volume Dry Shampoo + gives lifeless hair an instant backcombed boost for amazing body and oomph. A classic, yet contemporary fragrance of bergamot, musk and magnolia.
Big Hair, Don't Care!
COLAB™’s Extreme Volume adds the additional elements of body, height and ultimate volume without the extensive time or effort usually required. As well as refreshing roots, the range features an extreme plumping powder for instant back-combed volume, texture and lift. Perfect for instant day to night looks."
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"COLAB's Paradise fragrance Dry Shampoo gives hair an instant wow-factor with feel-good flamingo vibes and a totally tropical, coconut scent. Transport yourself to faraway shores whatever the weather!
COLAB™ is a signature range of ready-to-wear dry shampoos that help keep hair feeling clean for longer;  feature a weightless, invisible formula; and leave a fabulous veil of fashion fragrance. They’re perfect for all hair types that need an instant boost.
COLAB Invisible Dry Shampoo - Amazing oil absorption without white residue."
As a fine and very straight haired girl, I have to use a little product for my hair so it isn't flat to my skull, it is so beyond irritating!!!! So I use dry shampoo sometimes at my roots just for a little something and some light backcombing. Colab's Extreme Volume Dry shampoo gives me so much more! I was super excited to try this out. The packaging is all my favourite colours too!!! Yes I do like the new look a LOT!
With just a small amount ( I wouldn't suggest using it like a normal dry shampoo) it will give you a little texture/grit maybe even just so your hair can hold a little bit. My hair is so soft after I wash it even a pony tail can fall right out it drives me nuts! I am so envious of thick or curly hair! I have such straight fine hair it drives me nuts! 
This is amazing, I even can spray a little bit on my comb and do a light backcomb on my crown and it appears I have a little more than three strands of hair ;p
Before:

This is just sad sad sad LOL

With Colab Volume:

This actually terrifies me to post with this photo, I took this after I had my hair colored so it was CRAZY soft and even more flat as well I look like a garbage bag at 6am with no sleep and using my camera on the counter LOL
*Will replace this soon I hope.... but hey, maybe I can make you guys laugh a little first? I am not good in front of a camera in any way.
Seriously though, my hair is so flat and straight normally so this is a little boost.

Pros:
EVERYTHING!!
*Gives me volume!!!!!!
*Gives me the hold without hairspray
* MINIMAL if any white residue that I even noticed but I don't even think there is any
*Smells great
*Packaging is so fun and eye-catching!
*Good Selection
*Great for fine hair
*Well priced
* Cruelty-Free!

I think I could go on and on...

Cons:
*NONE! I just want more and more! LOL



My love of dry shampoo has continued over the years and I am still in love with Colab products. The new packaging is SO eye-catching, fun and it grabs my attention even more than before. When you are shopping and didn't do research and need something this looks so appealing!

The question of course is, is the inside as good as the outside?

Well, OF COURSE, IT DOES!!!!!


I couldn’t love the smell more, or the fact that I dye my hair so much and so many different colors that I don’t have to have a white residue in my roots! My roots are my natural brown with Joico's semi-permanent pink currently as I am laying off bleaching for a while. Normally dry shampoo shows up in my darker roots. Not a big deal but this is a treat to not have to deal with it! 
Paradise is a very lovely scent! I actually don’t think I have one that didn't smell good.
I don’t find it overpowering and I don’t really notice once I have finished getting ready but I notice my hair isn’t greasy and does smell fresh which is super important in-between washes.
As well having very soft, fine and flat hair I use this in my roots for a little bit of texture on days I wash my hair.




My timing is very off, I happen to use Colabs Dry Shampoo this morning, with a hair appointment that evening as you see in the photos above. The color is my multicolor hair! Some faded grey purple looking pieces, some dark blonde, some pink some leftover of all sorts LOL.



Me + Camera on me = DISASTER. Not a good kind of shot for myself to do but you can see it pretty much looks the SAME!
I will post a shot with my darker bright hair to replace these, I just was a little scared I wouldn't get this up before I use BOTH bottles! I seriously use these products daily! LOVE them.

Pros:

EVERYTHING!!
* NO white residue
*Feels clean
*Smells great
*Packaging is so fun and eye-catching!
*Good Selection
*Great for fine hair
*Well priced

I think I could go on and on...

Cons:

*NONE! I just want more and more! LOL


Have you guys tried this?
Would you use again?
What is your favorite part of their new look?



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Nivea MicellAIR Micellar Water & Nivea Care Review

1:04 PM



HELLO quick, easy, effective and time saving!!!!!


THANK YOU CHICKADVISOR!!

Super super excited to test these products out.


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"The fastest, easiest way to get your make-up off and refresh your skin at the end of the day? Try NIVEA MicellAIR Micellar Water; a 3in1 cleansing water that removes make-up, while cleansing and refreshing the skin in one simple step. It leaves no product residue so your skin can breathe! 
Quick and easy to use fragrance free formula: no rubbing or rinsing needed.
                     All-in-one skin cleansing and make-up removal for dry and sensitive skin
                                          No rinsing, no residue, no rubbing, no perfume
                                          For use on eye area, face and lips.
                                          Dermatologically and ophthalmologically tested"

"Give your skin the intensive nourishment it needs without leaving any greasy feeling with new NIVEA Care, an effective yet fast-absorbing moisturize. Thanks to our new revolutionary hydrating complex, it melts into the skin leaving your skin well-hydrated and touchably soft. Its our best formula yet to get deep nourishment without the hassle of a greasy feel.


Nourishes and moisturizes skin
100% intensive nourishment. 0% greasiness
Hydrating Complex
Great to be used all over the body and face."

Can be used all over the body and face? Whaaat! This sounds lovely and might I say once again for the #tiredgirl type! HA, yes let's get Nivea in on this and get that trending :D



Just reading how easy using MicellAIR is to use, NO RINSING, ALL-IN-1-make-up remover and cleanser is kind of every tired girls dream! 
For day to day I can't say with the crazy work hours and life I have currently my makeup routine is all that special.... BUT just to have anything wiped off your face with MINIMAL effort, that sounds like such a #tiredgirls dream LOL.


SO! Does it stand up to all the hype??

YEP!

I never really had sensitive skin until the last little while it seems like everything bothers me so this was very appealing to me. With the colder weather coming as well, let the dry skin start. Boo. 
I love the look of the bottle, simple, fresh, clean looking and the top is easy to use on a cotton swab or face pad. I was so surprised when I used this as well!
I do not wear a lot of makeup but this took off the powder, little concealer on my needed spot and my skin felt clean! You could see what came off my skin when I looked at the face pad I used, gross LOL. 
It is the PERFECT product for the #tiredgirl!
Quick to use, scent free and works great! I feel like this might be simple for me as a review but this isn't a simple product, just simple to use with great results. 
I will be purchasing this and recommending it!!!!




Okay this is AMAZING!!!
The smell, the texture, the moisture!!!
I use it all over except my face, I am a little scared to try it out on my face but I might give it a try on my face when I run out of my current Nivea face moisturizer. I have combo skin- oh the joys! So my current moisturizer is helpful for keeping my oily skin at bay.

This is a little thick which I love but it goes on smooth and absorbs quickly! I seriously love the smell of this! Clean and fresh is all I can say. Give this a try!!


So...? Fresh Floral & Watermelon Body Mist

12:30 AM




SO...?
SO!!!
 I am addicted to perfumes, body sprays and everything that smells good, ESPECIALLY fruity and floral scents! 
It reminds me of summer and even will make me smile for a second just thinking that- I am typing this today wearing a hoody! I am terrified that summer is almost over in Canada where I live and that is NOT OKAY!

I will have to say I have quite a few SO...? body mists kicking around in my bags, house, car and even my desk at work, hmm maybe I really stink? ;p 
They are handy to just toss in a bag and a quick freshen up spray always feels good!
Body mists obviously do not last like perfumes but I get complimented on how my "perfume"  smells all the time so it must be noticeable :)

Completely LOVE BOTH: Fresh Floral!!! This will be my third bottle :) Smells exactly as worded, fresh and a light floral!
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I am the type of person who doesn't love watermelon unless its legit real watermelon but this is so yummy! It screams summer to me, give it a try.

Would I recommend?  Absolutely! 
The only con would be it doesn't last long enough, but again it is a body mist so that is why they are WAY cheaper than perfume! 



Which one would you pick of the two I got to try?
Any other you have used?
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Inkcredible Tattoo Care Glow Salve first impression

12:01 AM


"INKredible Glow Salve keeps your tattoo shiny and bright.  For use on new but mainly old tattoos, INKredible Glow Salve works to maintain tattoo colour vibrancy and leaves skin supple and fresh.
Amplifies the intensity of the ink
Extends tattoo lifetime
Suitable for use on all tattoos
Antiseptic properties & beeswax for ultimate moisturising
Paraben free, Fragrance free, Dermatologically-Tested!”

Tattoo care product to try, yes please! I am quite excited to give this a try.




This is my first time hearing about this product, INKcredible Glow Salve. “Instantly Brightens & Enhances the colours of your tattoo”

Sounds great to me! Most of my colour tattoos are under my clothing but my half sleeve is colourful so I am excited to try this! It does say on the tube that is restores Black & Grey tattoos as well which only makes sense and I have a lot of that so I am excited!

My First impression is instantly I do like the packaging, nothing special but it does grab my attention which is minor but this is how most of us work, we see something that’s a little intriguing and pick it up and kind of go from there.
I have used this a couple times now but want to give it a week maybe? I am not 100% sure if it is just as you put it on or continuous use, but thats why this is a first impression post =)
I didn’t notice a scent with it which makes sense because making these scented towards female or male might be more difficult-I Don’t want to smell manly but thats just me.
It kind of feels like a vaseline consistency so you do just use a thin layer to apply as it states on the bottle. BAM it appears more colourful already!
I need to set my tripod up to show my arm or I will use the skull on my leg which was done super well and I always sunscreen so the colour is great still after 4 years.
So my journey with INKcredible Tattoo Glow Salve continues! I will keep you updated with a before and after shot! =)

Have any of you tried this product before?
Thoughts?


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Farleyco Summer Love

4:31 PM

Each season we all need a little different TLC for ourselves. 
I try to keep things simple especially with my busy work schedule these days. 
I am VERY pleased to just show you a little tease of some products I will be reviewing in the next little bit.

As you all know Dry Shampoo, fragrances and well anything that can make me feel a little softer, smell nicer and quickly I am game!


I can't even!
This new packaging is BEYOND anything I wouldn't triple look at! I am in love with Colab dry shampoo and with my fine hair, the Volume Extreme is one of my BFF's.
Cannot wait to share these with you! Especially because at the moment my colorful hair needs no white residue. PERFECT!



Oh no you are sweet! LOL. LOVE!!!!
I write so much I go through journals all the time and this is so cute and fun <3


*INKREDIBLE - I have quite a few tattoos so I am very excited to test this out!
*SO...? Watermelon - YES!!!!
*SO...? Fesh Floral- SO GOOD!
* PROVOKE Liquid Blonde Shampoo- Cannot wait!
*FLEXITOL - Very Dry Skin Cream - Very much needed after my lovely trip by the ocean, it is so dry where I live!
* PERSPIREX- let's see if you let me not sweat the small stuff! LOL


Have you guys tried any of these??
Thoughts, comments, let's hear!!

GIANT THANK YOU to Farleyco for letting me try these wonderful products out, I will keep you guys updated!




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Life....

1:57 PM

Hello my favorite strangers!
I haven't completely disappeared and I miss posting on my blog. I have had such amazing opportunities working with such GREAT companies, and I still hope I get to in the future.
So where have I been?
It has been exactly one year since my life has changed into something that hit me harder than any other tragic events in my life. This is more personal. More intense, and all up to me.
I have sacrificed a LOT and of course, it has been worth it to me. I have lost family relationships, friendships, missed out on a lot of job opportunities for my brand/personal growth. I will never give up and have been judged so harshly by people I love because of what this year has brought me. That breaks my heart even more than I ever thought possible.

When people go through the worst times of their lives, please don't forget to be their friend, you might not understand but that's okay, you don't have too. Be supportive. Help them, even just listening is one of the best things someone can do.

Life is good, bad, fun, sad, exciting, painful and intense.
Never judge,

My Kidney cat Chicken has been my child as I do not have any children, I chose to save his life and many do not understand that or even respect that. I have had an AMAZING vet who has thanked me for what I have done for Chicken and how well he is. You would NEVER know he was a kidney cat. He is my heart, and my family.

So with that little blurb, I hope I can get back into the swing of things, as this was a huge learning curve, and working two jobs had taken so much of my time I hope things only get better.....


Chicken is a healthy 15-year-old,19lbs Kidney cat!



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Has anyone reading this gone through this or is going through this? Sub Q fluids is the scariest thing I have ever done in my life, but I guess as they say since it is a daily thing now it becomes like brushing your teeth.....


Tay.

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