That’s right folks. Monkey is missing!

If anyone has seen Monkey since Saturday, please please please let me know. I’m rather worried to say the least.

Happy Birthday Pap Pap!!! 21 Again!

Love you lot’s Daddy, wish I could be there on your special day – see you in 20 days

xxx

So, as many of you know, I’m a huge fan of local radio station Radio Plymouth – they are fairly new to my ears, but they play a great selection of music – including my beloved Muse. Oldies, goodies, less goodies and new songs are a plenty, with a great selection of hosts throughout the day. Starting with Robin and his mystery voice competition – which I am yet to win. Then on to Tim with his lunch time teaser – I win this alot – Tim’s a legend. I must point that out. Then onto Simon with not one, but two competitions – Spot the plot (or guess the movie from the trailer description) then the one we all look forward to in the office – Topical Track – Simon gives you a random news story and you pick a song to go with it.

A few weeks ago now the competition was on to win a Hydrofacial from Refresh Southwest. I was lucky enough to win, and tonight I redeemed my prize.

I headed off after work into town, and found the place first time, which is unusual for me. I was early (I’d given time for getting lost) – Instead of sitting in the car I decided to head on it – I was greeted by a funky, clean reception where a really friendly guy (sorry, didn’t get your name) was extremely polite and helpful. They had a TV screen on the wall which looked like it had a video of skin on it – I didn’t spend much time looking at it as I was soon whisked away into a treatment room.

Nikki was fabulous from the outset – She looked smart and clean and very young for her age – so the stuff she does must work!!! She soent time looking at my skin to evaluate me for the treatment – she said I have very good skin (Your cheque is in the post Nikki) She then explained all the stages of the treatment and showed me the machine and what it would feel like on my face. She also assured me that no one had ever had a reaction too it. She’s been doing it for 2 years. I joked that I probably would now, so she told me if I did, I’d be in a magazine as a case study!

The premis is, it sucks all the dirt from your skin, 7 layers deep upwards – so its a real good clean. Then you have antioxidants put back on the skin. It feels quite strange, not scratchy, I guess like having a big thick pen rubbed on your face. It’s not a bad feeling at all, but than as Nikki said, it isn’t a traditional facial – it’s a medical procedure of sorts… So it’s not supposed to be relaxing. Even though it was. You can see pictures of Simon from Radio Plymouth having his done here.

After spending time on the first part, she then went on to focus on my nose, which she said was little (again, cheque in the post) this part was slightly more sore, as well, its your snoz. Blackheads removed she then went on to put the antioxidant on, and about 40 mins later I was all done.

Slightly red, and a little stingy, here are the results.
Before

After

The Stuff That Came Out Of My Face – skin, blackheads and froth (my frothyness was random – no reaction, but froth)

Nose Close Up

My face does feel odd – after close inspection you can see that it has worked, the little annoying black heads we all have on our noses are almost gone, and my face seems all refreshed and new – glowing almost.

I don’t think it’s something I would spend £100 on as I won’t even spend a fiver on decent cleanser – but I would recommend it to others.

Best of all Nikki confirmed my suspicions (well, gave me reason to continue being lazy) – You should just wash your face in water – all the soaps and moisturisers and the such like just clog your face! Hurrah! As someone who is too lazy to take care of my skin, I was chuffed. She also said you should check your sun creams to ensure they contain Zinc!!!

Thanks Radio Plymouth and Refresh Southwest!!!

You can see more/bigger pics here on my facebook…

A while back now, I received an incredible gift completely out of the blue, that I am still eating and drinking my way through. The lovely lovely people known as Frank and Gem bought me the best gift ever, lots of chocolates, sweets and booze! Awesome people! One part of the gift was this;

Me and Matt my better half sat down and reviewed them all!
1) Buttered Popcorn – tastes very realistic, not Matt’s favourite. Strong aftertaste
2) Wild Blackberry – Very very strong flavour.
3) Cream Soda – not my favourite, sickly sweet. Matt thinks it’s quite plain.
4) Cantaloupe – tastes very much like melon. yummy
5) Cinnamon – i’m not touching that one!!! Matt says it reminds him of childhood sweets. Aniseed balls?
6) Lemon Lime – Tastes like lime cordial, less lemony. A bit like fizzy limeade.
7) Orange Sherbert – Not very sherberty or orangey.
8.) Cappuccino – Not for me, I don’t drink coffee. Matt spat it out!
9) Strawberry Jam – tangy! Tastes just like jam! We want some clotted cream and a scone!
10) Peanut Butter – wow, very very realistic! bring on the toast and jam!
11) Crushed Pineapple - tastes like dried pineapple.
12) Candy Floss – i thought quite tasteless, definitely not like candyfloss.
13) Watermelon – Matt says very watery. I think a poor version of number 4. Slight bubble gum taste.
14) Chocolate Pudding – very rich chocolate flavour.
15) Berry Blue – ooh! thats jam packed with flavour! Matt likes that one, manufactured flavour, but very nice.
16) Toasted Marshmallow – not sure it tastes of marshmallow. very nice flavour though. smooth.
17) Strawberry Daiquiri - softer flavour to number 9. Matt thinks its not great but does taste of strawberry
18) Mango – packed with mango flavour. very nice.
19) Caramel Apple – tastes like the smell of rabbit/hamster food. odd.
20) Pina Colada - overpowered with coconut, undertones of pineapple. perfect pina colada.
21) Kiwi – tastes like kiwi, but a manufactured kiwi.
22) Caramel Corn – ooh yum. tastes very accurate. just like being at the cinema
23) Very Cherry – reminds me of the lipstick you get as a kid. very nice and cherry like.
24) Tuttu-Fruitti – just like bubble gum! amazing!
25) Orange – tastes like orange calippo or ice lollies.
26) Jalapeno – cor blimey! very very accurate! gives the tongue a nice sting
27) Cherry Cola -i think its tastes just like a can of cherry cola, matt says not enough cola.
28) Strawberry Cheesecake – its a nice creamy strawberry. like the chupa chups lollies.
29) Island Punch – a bit tasteless, similar to a bubblegum flavour. nothing to shout about.
30) Peach – ooh. strong flavour, very peachy
31) Coconut – totally tropical taste. lovely!
32) Lemon Drop – its a fake lemon, but a nice flavour. a bit like the lemon drop sweets.
33) Raspberry – very very raspberry! delicious!
34) Root Beer – i didnt want to try, Matt thought it was a nice taste, but not. not overly sure. tastes like deep heat
35) Bubble Gum – very nice and very accurate.
36) Sizzling Cinnamon – not touching that with a barge pole. Matt likes it
37) Cafe Late – i dont like and Matt is unimpressed
38) Top Banana – i wont touch it. Matt likes it!
39) Red Apple – amazing flavour. just like apple!
40) Vanilla – one of my favourites. tastes like really expensive ice cream.
41) Plum – strong flavour! very nice though
42) Margarita – almost tastes of alcohol! very nice
43) Blueberry – cant quite work out that taste.
44) Lemon – tastes like lemon meringue pie! yum!
45) Tangerine – not a strong flavour. nice, bit plain.
46) Juicy Pear – tastes just like pear. one of the more accurate flavours.
47) Liquorice – not for either of us.
48) Green Apple – tastes like a medicine. nice though
49) Pink Grapefruit – accurate taste! yummy!
50) Grape – reminds me of those flavoured pens you had as a kid. nice.

Overall my favourite was; Number 39 – Red Apple
Matt’s favourite was; Number 25 – Orange

Yum yum yum!

Thanks again to Frank and Gem!

Yep, I’m selling some stuff! I have a sideboard display unit for sale, it’s great for storage and for displaying a few of your favourite objects. It has a fold down bureau desk and the ability to add lighting to the display shelves (with glass doors)

It’s a similar colour to a deep teak. It’s approx 6 foot tall and about 6 and a half feet long. about a foot wide (I can measure properly on request)

I may be able to deliver it, I have photo’s available on request and will happily take viewings.

I’m looking for around £85 for it but may knock a little off if you can pick it up.

I’ve had it 18 months now and am only getting rid of it due to a re-design of the living room! It’s been a complete godsend for me in terms of storage! It is in great condition.

*contents not included!*

If you or anyone you know fancies it, you let me know!

Hannah