I have been in Italy for approximately 16 months and can't wait to set foot on American soil once again. It's just not my thing. It's a bit like stepping back into the fifties in America. When someone tells you that a building created in 1965 is modern, it's a little stunning. Especially if you are accustomed to the shiny newness of some American cities. Don't get me wrong, the experience of living in another country has been an eye opener in many different ways. However, I never thought I would see the day of turning on the shower only to find there is no water available for a couple of hours. I often wonder if things of this nature contribute to the one shower a week is enough mentality.
It's also difficult to find a lot of products I like to use. A good facial scrub, deodorant with antiperspirant, hair products for curly hair and clothing that lasts beyond one wash would be awesome. Yet, it's sometimes not an option, so my Diva self has turned a lot more earthy crunchy and it frightens me. Throughout the summer, I managed to mix up an old melted white candle with some cologne, and baking soda to keep the funk away. I learned the benefit of using olive oil as a leave in moisturizer to keep the frizz away from my huge mess of curls and today, I made a facial scrub. To my surprise, it made my skin feel awesome.
I have no idea the amounts of each ingredient used. I did it a cajun style. In other words, if it looked right, it was good. I mixed cocoa, brown sugar, cinnamon, and olive oil together. Cocoa and cinnamon tends to brighten the complexion and assists in getting rid of discolorations. The brown sugar is a great texture to use as a scrub and is known for softening the skin. The olive oil of course for it's pure vitamin E component, and softening effects. I wouldn't recommend using this scrub if one has a chronic acne problem as much as for someone who has dry skin and in need of a wake up.
I am counting down the days before I am able to get on the plane and return to good old East Providence. I am sure my pilgrimage to CVS pharmacy will be a religious experience.
kihindei posted on Dec 11, 2008
| views: 71
Comments
-
andora said on Dec 11, 2008....
I have often romantasized living abroad, but everytime I go out from the US, I can't wait to get home. I guess I have a low threshold for being out of my comfort zone. I too have some very dependant relationships to the type of soap that i have used since the earlly '80's' I get desperate if i run out to the point that I will not travel with less than 12 bars of soap just in case I can't get back for some reason. We Americans are great consumers even though I haven't bought make-up or facial products for over 10 years - I have found that olive oil is one of THE best products for the skin bc the molecule is so small it penetrates to the deeper levels of the skin. Sesame oil is the other one that is like this. But, I only do this if I was dehydrated and never go into the sun with oil on my skin - living in Hawaii and I do not use sun block etc...I have the best skin of any women my age, except for some of the black beauties who have amazing skin that ages much better than us whities. Even so, I have been reversing the effects of aging (refer to my book www.pangasm.org -its free) so I have special ways of treating my skin so that it looks younger than just 5 years ago. Soon I will write a book about these techniqes, bc they work. Plus, this will save us all money, bc beauty products will be seen for what they are, aging products...the more you use the older the skin looks. This has to do with the special function of our pores. they open and close bc of a pore's sphincter, which skin products harm.
I use the sand at the beach for a body scrub - love the results. I do not use skin products anymore bc I have found that they only contribute to aging bc of what they do to the pore sphincter so I moisturize by drinking lots of water and taking a full spectrum of Essential Fatty Acids - in this I moisturize from the inside out which does not contribute to the look of aging like moisturizers do.
As a grandmother, I can tell u most people are shocked that i am old enough to have a child in her 30's. beauty products are not as effective as we think and we spend way too much money on stuff that actually makes us age faster. hair dye's have been linked to breast and lymph gland cancers. Thankfully I have never dyed my hair.
yes, traveling does make me appreciate being an American...even more now that the Bushies are going home. yay
aloha
-
kihindei said on Dec 11, 2008....
I am definitely going to visit your website. You seem to really know your stuff. I hope the best for you with your book. -
andora said on Dec 11, 2008....
thank you kihindei, the book is really an offshoot of having made this real in my own life. sharing good news is my privilege, so don't mention it
mahalo for your aloha
Comment on "When you don't have, you create"
Related Posts:
marloon
posted 6 days ago
| views: 17
|
Well it's official: The Fox network has announced that Ellen DeGeneres will be joining the judge's table for the 9th season of the hit TV show that showcases unknown talents who are trying to make it in the big time, American Idol.... read entire post
abbonzai
posted on Nov 03, 2009
| views: 24
|
As voters across the country head to the polls Tuesday, one thing appears certain: Many of them are angry.... read entire post
jane_november
posted 12 days ago
| views: 25
|
My anti-imperialist, anti-colonist rant.... read entire post