I have not blogged in a while, so I thought I would give you a quick update.
Today is my 20 week scan, where Mr C and I will get to have a second look at the little bean, and maybe even get to know the gender. It would be fun to know, but I want to see all the fingers and toes to be honest.
Bean has been kicking up a storm in the evenings. It really likes music (I put my phone on my belly and play YouTube songs - Classical, nursery rhymes, even Dreamworks movie songs - baby really likes one of the Shrek songs)
The nausea is pretty much gone (but every time I say that, I have a nauseous day). I have some serious heartburn and have tried may things to get rid of it , with mixed success.
On the skincare front, I have started using REN products as my skin has become very dry and sensitive, going red with ease. I have not done a review yet, but will be doing one soon. So far, I am enjoying them and am impressed.
wish me luck; it's time to go see the baby!
Friday, 7 February 2014
Thursday, 16 January 2014
Age Restrictions Have a Purpose
A few weeks ago, I went to a movie. It was the first movie I had seen in a movie theatre in almost five years. That's right FIVE years.
I went to see 47 Ronin in 3D; my first 3D movie in about 10 years.
The film was very good. I would, in fact enjoy going to see it again. I would probably enjoy it more the second time round. Here is why:
I was still suffering heavily with morning sickens and was feeling a bit anxious that morning, so things did not start out well.
We made it in time and all was well. We decided to sit in the very front row; I do not know why. I will not repeat that - the 3D is not as effective from so close up.
The film was not overly gory, it did not have any nudity per se and there was no vulgar language. Its US rating is PG-13, but in the UK, it is 12A, which means as long as your over 18 parents are with you, you can watch the film, regardless of your age. Although this is a more lenient restriction than in the US, parents really should use better judgement.
Chances are that is the film has an age restriction, it may not be suitable for your child. If you feel that your child, although younger than 12, will be able to cope with and appreciate the film, without disrupting it for others, then by all means, bring your child. If they can't, don't bring them just because you can't find a frickin' baby sitter.
I was very much annoyed by what I had to endure throughout the film:
A group of adults went to see the film and brought three children with them. They sat in the row behind the kids, obviously so they could enjoy the film without having to worry about the kids acting up, which they did, constantly. they were simply too young to handle the emotional intensity and thematic elements explored in the film. They could also not appreciate any of the mythological and cultural nuances portrayed.
They kicked our chairs constantly, they giggled at all the tense moments and made jokes, and also made fun of the character accents and clothes etc.
The adults never said anything to the kids, and I think, did some inappropriate giggling of their own.
I was very much annoyed but, I didn't say anything to the adults when we left because, in reality, what difference would it have made? None.
I did have to turn around a few times to get them to stop kicking. what is it with some kids and kicking chairs. I never, ever did that as a child. I was not just being a grumpy adult, it actually hurt my back, which is generally on the tender side anyway.
I may sound like a bit of a moaner, but my point stands. Some films, are just not for children. the age restrictions are there for a reason and, in general, are on the lenient side.
In my time living in the UK, I have made the sad discovery that the people I have seen absolutely lack any kind of ability to reason, think for themselves, solve their own problems or use any form of judgement what so ever.
I don't want to be unduly harsh on our hosts, but seriously. Use some Sechel (brain) for a change!
Oh, and consider people around you! I know Londoners are usually a very selfish bunch, but get a baby sitter next time and don't dump your kids in a different row (behind me) so they can ruin the film for me.
That turned out a bit ranty, didn't it?
Sorry.
47 Ronin was excellent, intense and beautiful.
that is all.
I went to see 47 Ronin in 3D; my first 3D movie in about 10 years.
The film was very good. I would, in fact enjoy going to see it again. I would probably enjoy it more the second time round. Here is why:
I was still suffering heavily with morning sickens and was feeling a bit anxious that morning, so things did not start out well.
We made it in time and all was well. We decided to sit in the very front row; I do not know why. I will not repeat that - the 3D is not as effective from so close up.
The film was not overly gory, it did not have any nudity per se and there was no vulgar language. Its US rating is PG-13, but in the UK, it is 12A, which means as long as your over 18 parents are with you, you can watch the film, regardless of your age. Although this is a more lenient restriction than in the US, parents really should use better judgement.
Chances are that is the film has an age restriction, it may not be suitable for your child. If you feel that your child, although younger than 12, will be able to cope with and appreciate the film, without disrupting it for others, then by all means, bring your child. If they can't, don't bring them just because you can't find a frickin' baby sitter.
I was very much annoyed by what I had to endure throughout the film:
A group of adults went to see the film and brought three children with them. They sat in the row behind the kids, obviously so they could enjoy the film without having to worry about the kids acting up, which they did, constantly. they were simply too young to handle the emotional intensity and thematic elements explored in the film. They could also not appreciate any of the mythological and cultural nuances portrayed.
They kicked our chairs constantly, they giggled at all the tense moments and made jokes, and also made fun of the character accents and clothes etc.
The adults never said anything to the kids, and I think, did some inappropriate giggling of their own.
I was very much annoyed but, I didn't say anything to the adults when we left because, in reality, what difference would it have made? None.
I did have to turn around a few times to get them to stop kicking. what is it with some kids and kicking chairs. I never, ever did that as a child. I was not just being a grumpy adult, it actually hurt my back, which is generally on the tender side anyway.
I may sound like a bit of a moaner, but my point stands. Some films, are just not for children. the age restrictions are there for a reason and, in general, are on the lenient side.
In my time living in the UK, I have made the sad discovery that the people I have seen absolutely lack any kind of ability to reason, think for themselves, solve their own problems or use any form of judgement what so ever.
I don't want to be unduly harsh on our hosts, but seriously. Use some Sechel (brain) for a change!
Oh, and consider people around you! I know Londoners are usually a very selfish bunch, but get a baby sitter next time and don't dump your kids in a different row (behind me) so they can ruin the film for me.
That turned out a bit ranty, didn't it?
Sorry.
47 Ronin was excellent, intense and beautiful.
that is all.
Monday, 13 January 2014
A Few Little Things from Boots - Mini Review
Last weekend, I popped into Boots with Mr C (Now you see why he hates shopping with me). I was quite good and only bought two things.
One was a Tangle Teezer. A pink one.
I have used it. on dry hair, in the shower and on damp hair. It works really well and gets knots out without undue pain and suffering. I have a great deal of long thick curly hair that is currently misbehaving in the most dire way due to the pregnancy thing. I had hoped it would miraculously go dead-straight, like it was pre-puberty, but alas it's just dried out and stayed as fluffy and everywhere as always.
I am very pleased with this purchase and would recommend it to anyone with unruly hair. I must confess, I did not want the pink one. I wanted the purple one with sparkly bits in. Boots was out of stock. I did not feel like waiting, so I took the colour they had.
The second thing I bought was a gift box of eyeliners from Soap & Glory.
One was a Tangle Teezer. A pink one.
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| This one. |
I am very pleased with this purchase and would recommend it to anyone with unruly hair. I must confess, I did not want the pink one. I wanted the purple one with sparkly bits in. Boots was out of stock. I did not feel like waiting, so I took the colour they had.
The second thing I bought was a gift box of eyeliners from Soap & Glory.
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| Purty! |
I have never bought S&G cosmetics before. In fact, I think this is the first S&G product I have ever bought. As it says on the tin, literally (it's a metal tin), there are three eye shadow colours and 5 eyeliner colours.
I have swatched everything, but I haven't played around with it too much yet. I wore the brown eyeliner on Thursday when I went out to meet Mr C, along with one of the eye shadow colours.
The eyeliner is quite smooth, but I did struggle with the application a little bit. My lids were a bit oily, I think, and so the product took more effort to apply than if they had been dry. Having said that, It did come out rather well and I was quite pleased with it.
The shadow was just perfect; a lovely colour that went on without hassle, without too much or too little product and without fall out. I am not the best at application, and am still learning, so for me to be able to tell the difference between that shadow and all the other stuff I have says something.
All in all, Soap and Glory has made its mark and I will definitely be exploring more of this delightful range in the future.
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