Monday, Monday

Hey my loves hope you all had a fabulous weekend mine wasn't up to much if I'm been honest, so I've decided to start the week in a positive fashion. I've decided to call the end to my weekly goods and bads posts, to be honest I am sick of even looking at or thinking about negative things. Maybe this isn't just a blog change, maybe it's a lifestyle change - I really spend to much of my life think of bad things. Instead Monday's on my blog are going to be a positive thing, a look forward to the week ahead and what you can expect to see on my blog oover the next 7 days.
My main posts on LouLouLand this week are going to focus on our hands, I have a review of a fabulous hand care product coming up, and the first part in my change your nail polish series. I have no hauls planned, except if my H&M order ever comes <rollseyes> this week is focused on making money - I spent a lot of the weekend listing on ebay ( click here to see my listings) and there are still a few bits in my blog sale which must go!

Anyways I'm going to watch the tennis and in particular Rafa ;) I might even have some strawberries and cream, just a little you understand I'm still on my diet and dropped another pound this week :) So I hope you all have a good week, adn I hope you keep popping back to LouLouLand xxx

(Pics borrowed from we heart it )

Ups and Downs, Goods and Bads

It's Monday so that means it's goods and bads time I am a bit thin on the goods this week :(

Bads

• Usual one for me but money - sorry to be materialistic but I really think my life would be improved a 100% if we had a bit more money
• Aches and Pains - when will it end :(
• People letting me down - I place too much trust and expectations on people and they never seem to live up to it
• I snapped my thumbnail right the way down yesterday and it is so sore!!

Goods

• I lost 2lbs this week I have a long way to go but I am determined to stick to it this time
• I have had a few parcels come - more on these later in the week x
• All you lovely people that bought from my blog sale I really do appreciate it - there are still a few bits left including some MAC and Benefit if your interested - click here to have a peek 
• I may have a little trip to the Metro Centre or Ikea this week - don't worry though I won't be spending I still have some vouchers left over from my birthday :)

I just want to say thanks again to the new followers I've had this week I really appreciate it :) I have a few posts planned for this week including 2 reviews, some goodies that I won, and maybe a overseas ebay haul from May so I hope you'll stick around x

It's Monday So What Does That Mean....

Goods and Bads that's what :)

Bads

• I've put all the weight back on that I lost I am starting again today - I feel pretty disheartened about the whole thing if I'm being honest - my doctors said it will be hard for me but I really need to give it my best shot I am the heaviest I have ever been :(
• Mummy Lou is still battling her illness demons shes has been given some inhalators and some medication but she is still suffering from partial deafness :(
• ME sucks - I have had pain for the last few days particularly in my back and my hips :(
• Money or lack of need I say more - I could really do with a holiday but spending money on everything but means it's very unlikely
• Blogger - you are crap! it still isn't letting me leave comments and I have problems uploading pictures today
• Camera trouble - my camera is being shall we say erratic the battery compartment needs taping shut and now it's refusing to focus

Goods

• Blogging - I am rediscovering my love for blogging again - I have lots of ideas for posts and I am trying to keep it more focused on beauty and fashion don't get me wrong I am still going to do the odd personal post or post about other things I just feel I need to find a specific place in the blogging world
• Talking of my blog I hope you have noticed my pretty new header - designed by the lovely Liloo - It's so cute and I think I describes my blog better than my old one x
• Parcels and Goodies - yes I know I have just whinged about my lack of finances and I will definitely be getting back on track next month but I am waiting for lots of lovely goodies I have a few haul posts planned which always excites me - a few won't come till June now but they will still be counted as May spends ;)
• You guys :) huge thanks to my new followers, and huge thanks to everyone who has purchased from my blog sale there are still a few bits left, and providing you pay today I will post tomorrow x Also a huge thanks to everyone who entered my giveaway the winner will be up later tonight xx

So that was where I'm at today - I have a few posts planned for this week including 2 reviews, a May Summary, and some haulage. See You Then xx

Lots of Goods and A Couple of Tiny Bads

Hey my loves welcome to this weeks goods and bad posts which for once is predominantly positive :)

Goods

• Yesterday in case you didn't  know was my birthday - my celebrations started on Friday when I went for a gorgeous meal with one of my best friends - I know she reads my blog so Hi Dawn :) It was really nice to spend some time together and catch up - sometimes life just gets in and we don't see as much of our friends as we should x Saturday was pretty quiet apart from a visit from some relatives and then of course there was the big day itself. Unusually for my birthday it was quite a quiet one the relatives I usually spend time with were on holiday so it was just me and Mummy Lou so what did we do? we had a great but quiet day, chatting and eating yummy food to almost bursting point :)Check out my gluten free birthday carrot cake above ;) I was so spoilt by all my friends and family it was untrue - a few of you have requested a pressie post so I'll try and get that up today or tomorrow :) I did get a little bit of spends but that has already gone whoops, thanks to ASOS, Dorothy Perkins, Nails Inc, and believe it or not H&M - yes I know I ranted about their service but £2.99 for a dress is just to good to turn down!
• As well as my immediate friends and family I was also overwhelmed by the lovely birthday wishes from you guys on both here and on twitter, and by all my facebook friends everyone was so kind yesterday and I really appreciate it x

Bads

• I suppose with every good there has to be a bad and unfortunately I broke one of the little lugs on the battery compartment of my camera which means the battery compartment won't shut properly and the camera keeps turning itself off - I am managing at the moment by taping it up but I really need a better solution or a new camera grr
• and of course it wouldn't be a good and bads post without a bit on my ankle - well it started to hurt on Saturday morning and I had to wear my splint all weekend to walk without pain grr thankfully it seems to be ok this morning but I guess it's just one of the things I'm going to have to get used to
• Well that was rather positive on the whole wasn't it  :) I have a few planned posts for this week mainly ones that I never got round to from last week hmm. First up there will be my birthday pressie haul, then maybe a product rave and then a product review and drumroll... a giveaway. I will also be posting an updated blog sale page on Wednesday after blogger kindly lost half of my items hmm. Thanks as per usual for sticking around and thanks for being lovely xx

Goods and Bads

Hey my loves welcome to this weeks goods and bads x - just one bad today x

Bads

• Put another pound on this week :( I have started some new medication so my doctor says that may be making me eat more I am a bit disappointed but at the same time my doctor told me not to be disheartened it will be hard for me to lose weight because of medication and lack of activity but I can do it

Goods

• Less than a week to my birthday :) - have a few little events planned including a meal with my bestie and a shopping trip with Mummy Lou which I am excited about  :)
• It was my godfathers birthday yesterday so I had a nice day with some of my family :)
• Finishing Project 10 Pan - I really didn't think I could do it but I've proved I can - thanks to all the lovely people who have left me such sweet comments on either the blog post or the videos xx
• Blog Sales - thanks to everyone that bought from my previous sale update all you goodies should either be with you already or on their way x I will be posting an update probably on Wednesday night so I'll keep you posted x
• Mummy LouLou is thankfully feeling much better now - whatever virus she had has really taken it out of her but shes definitely on the mend thanks for all the well wishes x

All in all pretty positive from me today :) I have a few posts planned for this week including a little product rave, a little ASOS haul , and maybe a little product review and giveaway - thanks for sticking with me and a big hi and thanks to my new followers x`

Goodies and Baddies

I really need to start thinking of some more imaginative titles for these posts but it's Monday and that means Goods and Bads time :)

Bads

•  A bit of a self inflicted bad to start with- I have the most awful tummy pains tonight - I had a little bit of my mum's yummy choc chip brioche - delicious but sooo not a good move all that wheat and gluten is doing nasty things to my tum :(
• It would have been my dad's birthday this Wednesday - I have my appointment with the Orthopaedic surgeon on Wednesday afternoon so I don't know if I'll make it to the cemetery - it could be a double whammy horrid day - You always miss people more on birthdays and anniversaries for some reason :(
• My nails were just getting back to normal after the cucumber chopping incident and what did I do caught my finger on my purse and ripped the tip of one of my nails clean off - it's even ripped down to the the skin yuck yuck! Thankfully I managed to do some NOTD photos before but it will be about a week before the next one - I am going to lavish it with cuticle oil for bit to help it heal and grow again :(

Goods

• My mum thankfully is feeling a bit better now so we went to Durham to pick up her new car -  It's just an ickle Peugeot 207 but it's in a gorgeous metallic red and it's lovely and shiny :) - look only 5.7 miles on the clock :) and an 11 number plate :) She is super chuffed with it she really wanted a smaller car :)
• We had a lovely day out once we'd collected the car we went to Tesco's, Aldi and a retail park just on the outskirts of Durham City - I have to admit I did buy a few things sorry ;) and I got a parcel through today whoops !
• Again my amazing blog followers - my follower count has gone up again this week so thank you and thank you to everyone that bought something from my blog sale everything has been posted now and  I really appreciate it (click the blog sale tab above to see what I have left from this weeks update and don't forget more to come this Sunday again x)
• Make Up - well more specifically project 10 pan and rediscovering old products :) Item no.8 on project 10 is so close to being finished it's untrue - It's a lipstick and I really am scraping the barrel so to speak :) Not only that but because of the whole P10P experience I am actually having a deeper delve into my make up stash and I am discovering a load of things I haven't shown enough love to - I am in the process of formulating a blog post and a video to show you my rediscoveries which I'm really enjoying doing
• Feeling Better - It's early days on my new meds but I am feeling brighter despite a tough week x
• Weight Loss - I lost another two pounds this week which really surprised me - this week and next will be harder - Easter and what does that mean Chocolate!!!

Well that's me summed up for now - It's going to be a busy week on LouLouLand this week I have quite a few posts planned. I have my NOTD post  from today thankfully before my snappage / rippage issues, and today's TK Maxx haulage to show you ;) I also have a product rave planned, the second of my Royal Wedding themed posts focusing on merchandise, maybe some more haulage if I make it to the Metro Centre this weeks, and at the weekend maybe a little giveaway post for you :) Thanks again for following and a big hello to all my new followers - don't be a stranger leave a comment or say Hi on twitter (link in the sidebar) x Hope you all have a good week xx

Fabs and Fail

A new title for this weeks goods and bads but the same meaning :) sorry it's a day late I wasn't in a good place yesterday :(

Bads

• One large bad today -an upturn in my families health seems to have affected everyone but me and my mum- everyone is stable and comfortable but to be honest I've felt as though I've been falling apart. A pretty miserable couple of weeks culminated in a trip to the doctors today where they have upped some of my meds to hopefully help me return to somewhere a bit less painful and a bit more cheerful - I have to go back in a month to see how I''m doing. Inbetween that though I have a trip to the hospital to see up the knackered ankle I had to mention it to the doctor today too because the skin is sooooo tender and sore at the minute and now Mummy Lou has some nasty flu / sickness bug thing and is staying in bed :(

Goods

• I lost another pound last week - I was so surprised because I hadn't really been trying - I am back on track today tho so hopefully I can have another loss this week :)
• You ladies for purchasing from my blog sale I really appreciate it - I have some more stuff to add at the weekend too x

• I recently won the lovely Jo's giveaway, a whole load of lovely Simply Wax products - with that and the Acorelle sugar/ wax I have I am going to be sorted for summer x
• You guys again I am now at 412 followers -  huge, huge thanks x

Mondays Goods and Bads

Hey guys welcome to this weeks goods and bads :)

Bads

• Another relative is in hospital - my dads auntie was taken in ill at the weekend - she is in her late 80's and is the oldest member of my family :(
• Feeling a bit down about my ME at the moment - I had my last appointment with the CFS team last week - to be honest it didn't lift me like it normally does - the gist of it was I know everything there is too now about pacing and managing my illness so there isn't really anything else they can help me with because of course ME has no cure :( In my heart of hearts I know all of this anyway but there is something about somebody actually telling you it that hurts :(
• Made a lovely mothers day meal yesterday (thanks for all the nice comments ) but I sliced into my finger leaving a very unattractive and sore gouge, and a hacked off nail :(
• My feet or rather my foot - it's actually feeling pretty good but the splint constantly rubbing has caused the driest, flakiest foot ever  and hideous heels- recommendation on how to get it back to normally needed please?
• An awful news story on local news about someone shooting and poisoning cats :( Animal cruelty of any kind really upsets me - how could anyone hurt an innocent creature ? I will be giving my babies an extra big hug tonight - I mean look at Tallulah's face - how could anyone?

Goods

• Yesterday - we had a really good day yesterday, I spent some quality time with both my mum and my godmother and I ate some yummy food :)
• I lost a pound this week - not much but I hadn't been particularly strict so I was pretty pleased - I am having a few days off but I will get back on track later this week
• Project 10 Pan - the end is officially in site that makes me happy :)
• 407 Followers very exciting - a have a few giveaways coming soon to say thank you so keep checking back xx

I hope you've all had a good week, if not I hope this one is better for you. Again I have a few posts planned for this week including a product rave, a sneaky purchase, and maybe a review x See you soon xx

The Last Goods and Bads Of March

It's Monday and what does that mean? Goods and Bads time

Bads

• I don't know why but for the past few days I have been an emotional wreck - the slightest little thing and I've burst into tears there are a few bits going on at home but nothing really to account for me feeling so bad - I cried so much on Sunday night I went to bed at 9.30 and woke up on Sunday feeling like an absolute wreck - I am really hoping that I can sort myself out I just feel so down at the moment

Goods

• My mum has been amazing - I've been an absolute pain to live with over the last few days but she has done her best to try and cheer me up
• On the plus side of misery central I have lost 4lbs all week, I haven't been particularly good this week so I am pretty pleased with that
• I have lots of new things to try out which always makes me happy
• My followers - last week I hit 400 followers - thank you so,so much for keeping me going I really appreciate it and have a couple of giveaways planned to thank you all x

I'm so sorry this post has been a bit of a downer I don't know what it it but a lot of people seem to be feeling the same way at the moment - I have my appointment with the ME/CFS team this week so hopefully that will lift my spirits - Thanks Guys xx In the meantime I have loads of more cheerful posts ready to go this week including a review, a Project 10 Pan Update, a March roundup, and another product rave I'm going to be too busy to feel down xxx

This Weeks Goods and Bads

Hey guys it's good and bads time again :)

Bads

• My Aunties Health - They have potentially found another two aneurysms, including 1 on her lungs - she is going to have a full body scan today but understandably we are all rather concerned.
• Comments On You Tube - I've had a couple of blinders this week that really got me down on Saturday - it really makes you wonder if it's all worth while and it also makes you wonder why people are so nasty
• The Foot - the aches and pains are back after a week or so off :(
• Toxic Nature has launched on ASOS but all the things I want either aren't there or have already gone  :(
• The World In General - Everything is so awful when you watch the news now, if it's not the devastating news from Japan, it's the violence in Libya - the world is a scary place at the moment :(

Goods

• I lost 4lbs this week :)
• Still on the mini high of my shopping trip last week I felt like a human being again
• Project 10 Pan - I have another 3 products that are on the final straight :)
• The weather how nice is is at the moment admittedly it's freezing at night still but we have sunshine and the nights are getting lighter too :)
• My lovely blog, twitter and you tube subbies - you make me realise that it is worthwhile after all - I am at 399 blog followers which amazes me daily

I hope you all had a good week and if not I hope this week is brighter x

Goods and Bads :)

It's that time of the week again time for LouLou's goods and bads of the week :)

Bads

• Just the one bad this week the foot need I say more - it seems that since the cast has came off I am pretty much back to square one, I am having to start learning to walk with my frame again let alone unaided and to make it worse the splint rubs right on my scar, and my foot keeps swelling :(

Goods

• Despite a few ups and down and melt downs on my part my mum has been amazing as per usual. As well as lots of hugs, and home baking she bought me some lovely carnations this week (excuse the awful Blackberry pic) and this lovely silver and mother of pearl turtle necklace - it's from the South Western Silver Collection at QVC and represents Wisdom which is written on the back :) I love tiny pendants and the sentiments behind this one :)

(pic taken from QVC)

• My families health nightmares are hopefully nearly at end, my Auntie still has a way to go after her surgery after Christmas but my Godfathers shingles is clearing up and he is feeling much better
• Blogging and You Tube - I think I have my mojo back - after coming out of hospital I felt a bit disheartened but I am feeling brighter and more motivated and ready to tackle my coming soon list x Thank You x
• Make Up - Don't get me wrong I never went off make up but I have well and truly got my mojo back and I'm starting to shop my stash - at the same time I am also discovering things I'm probably not going to use so expect a revised blog sale soon x
• Nigella's Crunchie Nut bar  - I have just had Nigella's Kitchen out of the library and I have to say it's a fabulous book every page had me drooling this is one of my favourite recipes I made it at Christmas after copying the recipe down from the TV series and it's fabulous I am going to make some tonight yum yum x

I hope you've all had a good week, if not here's hoping this one is better xx

The Return Of Goods and Bads

Hi Guys - I haven't done one of these posts for a while so I thought I'd start them up again for you :)

Bads

• I thought I'd start with the bads and the biggest bad is obviously the offending foot/ankle/leg eek - I am walking in my cast shoe without my frame now but it's isn't half giving me gyp - as well as been beyond itchy and dry, I keep getting little stabby and naggy pains particular where the clips came out, and my legs are aching like hell grr

•  Feeling a bit bleugh generally my cold is gone pretty much bar my nigh on continuous sore throat but I still don't feel myself, I feel down, and  unmotivated about everything and that's not me - everything even blogging seems like so much of chore for what seems like little reward. My sleeping is awful and everything
• seems like a chore - I hate feeling like this and want the old enthusiastic LouLou back  :(
• My godfather has shingles :( he's OK but he's in a bit of pain and he's in his 80's so it's a bit of a worry

Goods

• Hospital on Wednesday fingers crossed I can get the cast of doom off my foot
• Apart from my godfather my families 2011 illness/accident crisis appears to be over, whilst I was in hospital 2 other members of my family were in different hospitals at the same time, shortly followed by third - 2011 certainly didn't start that well for us hmm
• Sticking to my Project 10 Pan and not buying anything! - need I say more I haven't been tempted by a hardly a single thing in the past few MAC collections - is my MAC obsession over? I've also not been online shopping - normally feeling bleurgh is an excuse to buy but I've been good. I am starting to realise that shopping only gives me a little boost that to be honest doesn't last - lets hope I can keep it up
• Having said that about shopping -  I did receive a little parcel this morning the last part of my Next sale order - I placed a sale order on the 22nd December and it came today!!! To be honest I had forgotten about it but I'm keeping it, it's a lovely cozy grey winter cardi with a black belt pretty essential I am sure you'll agree especially since the snow is back :(

Well this was a big uppy and downy post wasn't it - hope it wasn't too depressing for you - oh another good - new followers - hi everyone and thanks for clicking the follow button I really appreciate it :) I'll see you later in the week with a hospital update post, a review and maybe a few randoms :) See you soon xx

My First Good and Bad Post Of 2011

Apologies in advance that this is a bit of a negative one - life sometimes throws crap at people :I(

Bads

* I mentioned a little while ago on twitter that my Auntie was having some health problems - Doctors found an aneurysm near her heart but at the same time they also found out she had emphysema so they were unwilling to operate on her heart. Well they managed to stabilise her condition through inhalers and steroids enough for her to have the operation last Tuesday. The operation itself seemed to go well but she has been having problems coming out of the anesthetic and  especially with her breathing so the latest was they were keeping her sedated and
debating whether to give her a tracheotomy to help her breathe :( I'll keep you posted but it's not looking great at the moment but she's in the best place x

* My dear friend Helen lost her gran yesterday - her poor family have had an awful holiday period her other grandma is also very poorly in hospital and her uncle is in hospital too - things like this really put everything else into perspective

* Slightly trivially in comparison I have been feeling poorly on and off since Boxing Day - lots of sore throats and tummy pains :(

*The heating - this really has been the bain of our lives over the past month or so - its kept going on and off  like a yo yo :( We are hopefully getting a new boiler the week beginning the 11th January - this is going to cause untold havoc in the house we are getting it totally repiped so floors have to come up and all sorts surfice to say I am dreading it !!

Goods

* Despite everything I really enjoyed Christmas and New Year I got some lovely & I have some lovely friends and family

* Have really discovered nail varnish in a big way again :)

* I have been on a You Tube roll I'm on uploading about 4 videos including my 2010 favourites - I'll stick them in a post for you so you don't miss out xx

That's pretty much it I'm sorry again its so negative - Next up some swatches and another review xx

Goods and Bads

I know a lot of bloggers have been doing the Sunday or Monday summary but I've decided to keep doing my goods and bads posts despite I haven't done one for a few weeks eek so lets get started :)

Goods

• My new laptop :) I'm just about used to all the quirks now I think,and I'm loving the larger screen size and full sized keyboard
• Spent the afternoon in Asda superstore and in Ikea - I am doing really well with my Christmas shopping, and I've even picked up a few bits for the Christmas giveaway I have planned ;)

• I love my mum - have I mentioned that recently she has bought me so much lately and to cap it off she bought me a coat today from Asda - a bright red belted military style coat - I haven't had a red coat for years not so much Little Red Riding Hood, more Large Red Riding Without A Hood :)
• My mum made the Christmas cake last night it smells gorgeous
• Trufree Gluten Free Mince Pies are amazing end of lol

Bads

• The heating is really iffy at the moment we are supposed to be getting a new boiler and radiators in by Christmas but argh it went off for a couple of hours on Sunday afternoon typical just as the weather is getting colder - it's been really icy the past couple of nights and the Asda car park was covered in salt :(
• ME /CFS pretty much always in my bads but I have had a lot of pain over the weekend and today, specially in my rib cage and I think I'm coming down with a cold again, still I am going to start a new NHS  programme tomorrow called condition management so we'll see what that can do fingers crossed it helps somehow
• Blogging and You Tube - I have a whole load of posts to do and videos to upload which I don't seem to have time to do fingers crossed I get caught up by the end of the week

Goods and Bads

I'm sorry that I haven't managed to do one of these since before my holidays but hopefully this one will be one big catch up x

Goods

• I had a fabulous holiday - the food and the weather were amazing I really and properly relaxed for the first time in ages
• I bought some gorgeous things, that I am loving using especially my bits from VV's, Lithe pigment, and my Estee Lauder Stay In Place Cream Shadow
• Currently waiting for a few parcels some things for me and some Christmas shopping I've started early this year and I feel great about things already
• I have new make up storage :) - I went to Ikea last week with my mum and we got some new drawer units to house all my make up and nail polishes - we also made a few changes in my room too - It's ongoing but I can't wait to show you when I'm finished - if you'd like to see that is ;)

Bads

• If you follow me on twitter you'll know that my auntie was taken to hospital seriously ill whilst we were away -she has an aneurysm on her aorta :( It was touch and go for a few days but she is stable again and has been allowed home to rest before having serious heart surgery towards the end of this week or the beginning of next week :(
• I don't really feel as though I have any right to complain when I look at her situation but I really haven't been well over the last two weeks - maybe my holidays have caught up with me, or maybe I've been doing to much work on my room but I feel awful and have pains everywhere. My mum thinks I should go back to the doctors but I have to say I'm not keen, apart from the fact all they can do it give me more painkillers, my doctor has left the practise :( , and one of the others is on maternity leave so I would more than likely get a locum and have to explain my illness history from day one :( If I still feel this bad next week I will have to go
• Money - need I say more I have a little bit of savings for Christmas but I really need to get listing on ebay again

Sorry that was a bit if a misery post I will try to be more positive next time - oh and another good more new followers - huge thanks my lovely people I really appreciate it, and all your lovely comments even if I don't always respond xxx

Goods and Bads

I'm a bit late again this week I'm so sorry I am finding it hard to get motivated as the moment so apologies it's so negative again x

Goods

* Less than 2 weeks to my holiday :)
* My nails are growing :)
* Got my birthday present from one of my besties yesterday - she doesn't live near me anymore and her parents saw her for the first time since March at the weekend. It was a mixture of lovely thoughtful gifts for an ill person like me - a slanket, some fluffy socks and some slippers, some candles and a Gluten Free cookery book - so sweet of her - thank you Helen x

Bads

* Gained a pound this week :(
* Feel like death - so much pain, my joints feel like a mixture of jelly and lead and all I want to do is sleep :(

I promise I'll try and write something more cheerful tomorrow xx

Goods and Bads

Hey my lovely ladies - I am sorry this is a day later than normal but yesterday I just felt a bit bleurgh for so many reasons which will become apparent in this post but I'm here now and that's what matters x I'll start with the bads for a change

Bads
* General CFS shitness - I've felt rubbish pretty much for the last 4 days - the only way I can describe how I've felt is if you can imagine someone has stuck a vacuum hose in my mouth in my mouth and sucked out every ounce of energy I have - seriously not good - I have just been trying to rest as much as possible - I have an appointment with the CFS team tomorrow so it will be nice to talk things over a bit
* General stress - Kind of a good and bad this one - I had an appointment with the Job Centre / DWP today for a review - I was dreading it since I got the letter last week - they usually make you feel like shit but the lady I spoke to today was very nice, and she has given me some pointers to get some more help which is good
* Royal Mail as per usual hmm
* My nails are awful at the moment every single one has snapped off over the last week :(

Goods
* less than 3 weeks to my holidays :)
* I didn't gain any weight this week - OK I didn't lose any but I managed some stability which was great considering the piggy start I had to last week
* My make up today is the perfect no make up look - sorry I didn't have time to take pics and I'm not sure they would have shown up anyway. A bit of concealer, a dusting of mineral foundation, a little bit of Urban Decay - Virgin all over the lid, a slick of mascara, and a bit of MAC tendertone in Tender Baby on my lips as I looked perfected but not made up in the slightest :)
* I placed a little order to cheer myself up yesterday - I managed to find Orly Space Cadet online - I originally wanted Mean and Green from Venomous Villains but I heard this was a duper so I thought I'd get it shame I have no nails to put it on at the moment :(
* My Blog Sale - thanks to everyone that bought something I really appreciate it - your goodies should be with you soon - there are a few bits left so don't forget to have a look and see if there is anything you would like x
* After last weeks water coming through the bathroom ceiling escapade we got it fixed yesterday it wasn't the roof it was something to do with the guttering hurray no more unexpected showers :)

Goods and Bads

Time for my weekly more goods and bads thankfully more goods this week :)

Goods

* The roof got fixed - hurray just in time because it's forecast for rain tomorrow
* It my mums birthday tomorrow - I am making her a special meal including a cheesecake which I've just finished and is in the fridge :)
* Talking of food I lost another 2 lbs this week which was a bit of a shock I've been bad over the last week and I've had a few treats eek
* Less than 26 days to my holidays :)
* My Avon's just came I'm very pleased with my order - more on that tomorrow x
* My mum bought me the new Rimmel mascara and some Cadburys Whole Nut from Tesco as a treat :)

Bads

* First Choice - we booked our holiday with First Choice and yesterday the seating plan etc for the flight came on line - not only are me and my mum in different rows but we are also nearly at the back of the plane. Not good my mum requires aircraft assistance and the use of the cabin lift (she can't climb the plane steps). The seats they had allocated us were right at the back of the plane ie miles away from the cabin lift the comes in just behind the cockpit. It means my mum would have to walk down the full lengtH of the plane to her seat she can't walk very fast or well so it would be a nightmare, with other passengers trying to get on and off. Anyway she rang them up again (she had already spoken to the Special Assistance team when we booked the holiday) and hopefully on the day we will now be allocated disability seats behind the bulkhead hmm we shall see we are going to ring up a few days before to be sure
* I've had a few really bad ME days last night I was all shaky and weepy and on Saturday I was just in pain all day :( I am going to see the ME/CFS team in a few weeks for a review appointment

That's it really feeling OK today, not to many bads, and I'm quite excited as to what my mum will think of her pressies etc. :) I'll pop up some pics of my Avon goodies sometime tomorrow and I'll try to put up some pics of my mums meal and pressies too :) xx

Goods + Bads

Hey my lovely peeps time for another Goods + Bads but before I start I just thought I'd let you know what's coming up this week on my blog :) the answer is reviews and lots of them I am hoping to get at least 3 sets of reviews up by the end of this week so keep checking back to see what I've been testing for you xx Anyways onto the goods and bads not too many bads this week thank goodness but still..

Goods

* I've lost another 3lbs this week I am so pleased I can now get my fat jeans on and off without unzipping them :)
* Less than 5 weeks to my holiday I desperately need sunshine this summer has been a washout :(
* I had a row with my mum last night which isn't in itself good but everyone on twitter was so nice to me last night - thankfully me and my mum had a long chat last night and got a few things out in the open which was good - she brought me a nice cup of tea in bed this morning too so all is good x
* My Naked palette - nuff said I love this palette and Money eye colour from the new Book of Shadows, and Sob cream blush by Illamasqua :)
* It's my mums birthday a week tomorrow and I am getting all Nigella and planning what I'm going to cook :)
* Posts from two lovely ladies Michelle from Lipstick Rules and Alice In A New Wonderland that made me cry a little - 2 lovely ladies whom I never would have known without blogging xx

Bads

* I stood on the plug of my hair straighteners yesterday and the front prong has pierced the ball of my foot - it looked horrible at the time squirting blood and all sorts -it's cleared up now but it still hurts when I put pressure on it :(
* ME / Fibro Pains - I had an awful pain in my neck last night :(
* The roof - roof guy still hasn't come thankfully we have had no prolonged periods of rain so it's stayed pretty dry inside

Hope your all having a lovely bank holiday xx

Goods and Bads

Goods

* I've lost 2lbs this week which means I've lost a stone in total - this is even more miraculous because my period is due and I normally hold lots of water (sorry if this is tmi)
* I ordered my Urban Decay Book Of Shadows 3 on Saturday and it's dispatched - whoop ;)
* Really caught up on blog photos at the weekend so I have lots of planned posts
* Sold some more on ebay at the weekend and everyone has paid :) (for a link to my listings see the link in the sidebar)
* Make up swaps :)
* New magazines - I have two new magazines Glamour and the Newcastle issue and Company which came with free shower smoothie and mascara

Bads

* The roof - if you follow me on twitter you'll know that my mums bedroom ceiling started leaking on Friday through this small but significant crack which is getting bigger by the day :(

Her bed was drenched and she ended up sleeping in my bed whilst I went on the sofa. She called the insurance people on Saturday and nobody can come out until tomorrow - thankfully it hasn't rained since Saturday but its forecast for tonight and tomorrow so the buckets and plastic sheets are at the ready :(
* Me and my mum haven't been getting on at all today - she has been really moody and I can't seem to say or do anything right :(
* Money - this seems to be a permanent bad from me :(
* PMT need I say more
* MAC Venomous Villains - bit of a silly bad this one but ever since I saw Temptalia's swatches I have been smitten I want so many things - the only thing is I am probably going to be out of the country when it launches so my only option is to try and find some Internet access or wait till I get home and risk missing out eek
* Football - Newcastle's first game of the season is tonight away to Manchester United - noooooo!`