Stop the presses! Could this actually be a post with no review or giveaway attached? Why YES, indeed it is!
As much as I love reviewing products and offering my awesome readers a chance to win, I’ve missed just jotting down my thoughts, rants, etc. So I decided to take an afternoon to just be Lena, and chat about some of the things that have been on my mind. Here we go:
1. I’m sick of summer. I know, I’m opening myself up to boos, hisses and strategically placed middle fingers when I say this, but the truth is, I.CAN’T.BREATHE. It’s so freakin’ hot! Every day seems to have a humidex value in the mid-thirties, and even with sun protection, I am burning to a crisp. Another little victim is poor Ryder – he’s been having massive nosebleeds on a daily basis that our pediatrician has attributed to the constant heat. I’m done with this season! “Paging: September.”
2. I just opened the fridge and was confronted with two 2L bottles: one was Coke Zero, the other, Coca-Cola. Even though the junk in my trunk dictates I should have reached for the Coke Zero, I decided to have just a sip or two of the real thing. When I twisted off the cap, a swirl of cold condensation looped out of the bottle, just like you see on TV. Diagnosis: delicious.
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| RANDOM PIC: ISN’T REID A DOLL? |
3. How many of y’all keep a pack of chewing gum in your car? I used to all the time, until I noticed a warning on my pack of Excel: “Do not expose to extreme heat.” With the temperature today comparable to hell itself, I would suggest yanking gum, plastic bottles and other perishable goods (obviously) out of your automobile. There’s some evidence (myth? fact?) that when aspartame is heated, it releases a toxic chemical. Not sure if it’s an urban legend, but if Wrigley Canada doesn’t want to take chances, neither should we.
4. How come you can’t tickle yourself? Not that I spend copious amounts of time trying to get in cheap laughs, but I do tickle the boys – a lot – and the other day, Ryder said “Mommy tickle you.” So then I had to tickle myself and fake ridiculous laughter for two minutes. (Not that women know about faking things…) But seriously, why can’t you tickle yourself? Perhaps tickling belongs in the same camp as massages – someone else needs to do it to work.
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| RANDOM PICS: RYDER’S NEW SMILE. THERE GOES HIS MODELLING CAREER. |
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| SERIOUSLY, WTH? |
That was a nice break! Now back to the Beauty Event! xo
I'm guessing you know but a little Vasoline in the openings of the nostrils, especially at night, will help with the nosebleeds.
Thanks Linda! Yes, we've been lubing him up ;)
Oh, that's tough for his poor nose bleeds.*laughs* at the tickling part. For frizz I love John Frieda's hair serum, or the weather control hair serum also by John Frieda. I have really fine, thin hair and it works well for me. It's the first one that I found that doesn't make my hair greasy.
I find that if you frizz creme on before you get out of the shower that you dont get as many frizzies….so after you rinse out your conditioner, put the frizz creme in next before your towel touches it then comb it through (with your hair still dripping wet) this makes sure your towel doesnt add extra unwanted frizz. I have really frizzy hair and this helps alot.
Let me just say i love hearing from you! i know your a busy women but it really makes me giggle to read your thought and you shold do more of it!!! As for summer although i was born in July this weather sucks! i wish it was September all year round! I hope Ryder nose bleeds stop. XoXo,Beki
Whatever you do, do not look at the weather forcast for Thursday! Toronto's going to be really bad, but I wouldn't want to be in Windsor – 39deg (before humidity)
Girl, I am laughing my arse off!!! Except for the part about poor Reid's nosebleeds!! Ryder's smile reminds me of Chandler Bing…he too couldn't smile when asked to, ha ha!!For your hair, try this…I heard this works but haven't tried it yet…SHAVING CREAM. Yes, you heard me. I heard shaving cream does wonders – from cleaning to softening frizz…try it!!!
just wanted to say that is a really cool stroller , have never seen anything like it
I used to have nosebleeds a lot when I was a kid. Every time the weather changed (the air pressure, really), I would get a nosebleed. It was cauterized twice (please do not subject your son to this; it was HORRIBLY painful and didn't do diddly squat) but it ended up I just had to outgrow them. I wonder if it's the air pressure that's getting to him? Do you use any kind of dehumidifier or something in his room at night? I don't know if that would help but it might be worth a try. As for the frizzy hair, girl, if you find something that works, let me know. I gave up on mine.
I'm going to take some time and enter all your great giveaways but in the meantime I'm glad I get a chance just to say hi! The boys are adorable..so frustrating about the nosebleeds I'm sure, I'm sick of summer too (I'm a fall girl), and I vote for John Frieda..or if you can afford it Kerastase, but it's crazy expensive.
@nicolthepickle – Fine, thin hair is me exactly. I've got one JF product (not the serum) so I'll have to give it a try.@Lisa17 – do you find that adding the creme on wet hair weighs your hair down at all? I love a lot of volume so I want to make sure that the creme doesn't prevent my hair from getting height. But, I do like the idea of the creme settling on wet hair… hmmm, will have to try and see. Thanks so much for the input.@Beki – aw, kisses to you!@trishsmth – I know. I hate. I want Wednesday to turn into Friday. Jeepers.silverbullet71 – SHAVING CREAM??? Okay, I am definitely trying this wacky suggestion.@roswell – thanks doll! It's the Britax B-READY, my fave stroller ever!@dannyscotland – Wow, nope, would hope that cauterization is not in the cards. We have a de-humidifier and an air purifier… sigh, I think he may just have to grow out of them. Sorry you had to put time in too :(@Tracy D – Hi! I am so trying Kerastase. I just bought a Groupon over the weekend for the John Donao academy and it was $25 for $50 worth of services or product, so I'm going to take that Groupon and buy a Keratase product or two!
Lena,I would recommend Bumble & Bumble products. I have curly hair and use "Curl Conscious," which is a cream. They have other products for non-curly hair.
Great post! I did not know that gum should not be heated! And normally, I would be sick of summer like you are but here in Vancouver, it's been rainy and feeling like autumn!xx
Lena i dont find that it weighs down my hair. Really helps with the frizz :)
@Oksana – I love B&B products! Recommendation noted, thanks so much!@JENNNY – oooh, tough call. Rain or desert conditions? Isn't there a happy median? @Lisa17 – trying this today. Thank you!
how did it work out for your hair Lena?
@Lisa17 – it worked out AMAZINGLY well. Thank you so much for the advice! I applied L'Oreal's frizz creme as soon as I turned the water off and was ready to come out of the shower. It was a bit strange having soaking wet hair but it was WELL WORTH IT. As soon as I'm not under the gun with all of these beauty event posts I will be sharing your advice on my blog! Thank you so much again!
Great I am glad it worked!! It is weird putting it on soaking wet hair, but worth it in the end. :)