Sunday Spotlight - 25th January 2015

In my life this week…

Facial and nails

I love nothing more than a bit of a pamper, and when I found out my college has a hair and beauty salon (where the hairdressing and beauty students learn and practise) I knew I would have to check it out. It’s taken me a while to get round to it, but after chatting to the college counsellor she suggested I go and investigate. So, last week I popped in and booked myself in for a massage this Tuesday. Unfortunately on the day, after filling in their medical questionnaire, they decided I couldn’t have a massage without a Doctor’s note, so instead I decided to have a facial. I’ve never had a facial before so didn’t really know what to expect, but I was pleasantly surprised at how relaxing it could be. And I came out afterwards feeling like my skin was so smooth and glowing. Afterwards, I decided to make an appointment for the Thursday to have some gel nails done. Unfortunately I haven’t been overly impressed with them as they chipped within a day of getting them done, so I probably won’t get them done there again, but it was certainly worth a try.

Southampton Uni rejection

So, after the high of getting an interview with Southampton University last week, this week I came crashing back to reality with a bang when I received an e-mail telling me my application had been rejected. I actually found it quite difficult to read the e-mail, as it basically went through all the things that were wrong with my application and how I presented myself on the interview, so I felt pretty crap if I’m honest. Now that I’ve had a few days to take in the news I’m starting to feel a little more positive again. It obviously isn’t the right University for me, and if I’m honest I’d had worries about it ever since I went to the Open Day, so perhaps this rejection was a blessing in disguise.

Hula Hoop

I’ve been really trying to step up my game and lose a bit of weight/tone up recently. I’m looking into joining Slimming World, which I’m feeling quite excited about. I also try and go swimming once a week, although it is a bit of a struggle. Exercise is pretty difficult for me with my health being as it is, so I’m having to think outside the box a bit. So, when one of my spoonie friends suggested that I try hula hooping, I thought I would give it a go. I hopped over to Amazon and found this weighted hula-hoop in pink and grey for a fairly reasonable price, so quickly put in an order and it arrived the very next day. Last night I finally managed to actually keep it moving for more than a couple of seconds! My aim is to try and do just a couple of minutes every day, in the hope it will improve my stomach and waist.

What has grabbed your attention this week? I love hearing about people’s new discoveries and you may end up sharing something that makes it onto my list next week!

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