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First Chemo cycle done!

Well, that wasn’t so bad 8-). My vein still hurts from the cannula but I’m guessing from the state of my veins I’m going to end up getting a line fitted eventually anyway. Just wish they’d do it...

Feb 19, 2013 Like

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And so it begins…. Chemo time!

First off, apologies for not posting for about 36 weeks. I just haven’t had the inclination, motivation or energy TBH. I had my appointment with the oncologist a little while ago and it was a lot...

Feb 7, 2013 Like

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Finally an appointment to see the oncologist!

So I finally, after some chasing, have an appointment to see my oncologist to discuss treatment. 23rd Jan is the decision day and hopefully I can start to move forward again. It seems like I’ve...

Jan 12, 2013 Like

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Liebster Award

Thank you to Sam from Polished Art for nominating me for a Liebster Award! First off the rules: Post 11 facts about yourself Answer the 11 questions asked by the person who nominated you Ask 11...

Jan 4, 2013 Like

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NOTD 02/01/13 and a Lower Spending Resolution

First Nail post of the year :) This is Rococo EmpoweRed that cost me £2.50 in the Space NK Sale here These are normally £12 each so a nice little bargain. And then I just couldn't leave it alone so...

Jan 3, 2013 Like

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Christmas 2012 Sale Haul

Sale Haul It being just past Christmas, I couldn't let the sales pass unnoticed. I popped into M&S and picked up 2 gorgeous scarves. The pale one was reduced to £15 from £40 and the darker skull...

Dec 28, 2012 Like

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NOTD 23/12/12

China Glaze Ruby Pumps with stamping: White Konad and Bundle Master plates 323 & 319

Dec 23, 2012 Like

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Tired, but getting there!

Consultant check-up today and I’m still really none the wiser as to what my treatment is going to be next year. It looks very likely that I’ll have to have about 2 weeks’ worth of radiotherapy and...

Dec 21, 2012 Like

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I'm free! (for now)

No tubes, wires or unnecessary attachments visible, now. I went back to the Breast Clinic for about the 3rd time this week and finally had the last drain removed. I’d been draining about 70-100mls...

Dec 14, 2012 Like

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Beautylishious Bags

Beautylishious are run by Harriette & her husband. They are a very small operation unlike GlossyBox, Amarya or JolieBox. You don't have to subscribe, just pay £12 via PayPal when she announces the...

Dec 11, 2012 Like

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OMG! It hurts! (D' uh)

First week ordeal nearly over! I won't lie. It bloody hurts!!!! Then when you get up the next morning, it hurts again. The only time it doesn't hurt is when you are so exhausted by the pain, you...

Dec 11, 2012 Like

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Night Before New Boob

Sorry for the crappy title. I couldn't think of what else to call it??? Going in for 7.30am tomorrow. 7.30am???? Hope my surgeons fully awake, cos I won't be!!!! I've had my first pre-op tablet -...

Dec 5, 2012 Like

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It's the Final Countdown!

Sunday night/Monday morning and I'm tapping away on the keyboard again. It's the nights that are definitely the hardest.Just wish I could switch off the whirring of my brain. Last week was so...

Dec 3, 2012 Like

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Smile through the tears

You know, a lot of crap is spouted by the ‘media’ about feral youth and uncaring youngsters etc., and whilst I am sure there are areas of inner cities that are terrorised by these groups, I am...

Nov 27, 2012 Like

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New NOTW

After the disastrous fail of using PVA glue as a base coat earlier this week (involving nails pinging off, in one instance into an old lady's hair on the bus) I decided to re-do them. This time I...

Nov 22, 2012 Like

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One thing after another!

Why am I writing my blog when I should be at work? Because I now have something wrong with my balance. I had a quick look on t'interweb and it looks likely that I have labyrinthitis. I don't know...

Nov 20, 2012 Like

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Am I getting too blasé now?

I'm starting to feel a little guilty for feeling normal now. I'm getting condolences and commiserations from everyone at work, plus all the lovely comments on here and other social media, but I...

Nov 13, 2012 Like

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Week 2 and I've got my surgery date!

Ugh! Starting to think about surgery now and I'm finding it harder to sleep at night. One of my biggest fears(phobias) has been about having an operation and waking up 'under the knife'!! So you...

Nov 10, 2012 Like

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Beauty & the Breast

Yesterday I was diagnosed with breast cancer Not what you usually read on a beauty blog?? Even though I haven't been the best of bloggers; too infrequent, too reliant on website descriptions etc, I...

Nov 3, 2012 Like

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Philosophy? Is it a miracle?

Last week I posted that I had received some samples from PhilosophyI received: Philosophy Miracle Worker: anti-ageing concentrate, miraculous anti ageing moisturiser & eye cream The micro delivery...

Aug 12, 2012 Like

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Amarya Beauty Box August '12

Anyone who's interested in beauty has probably heard of Beauty Boxes by now as they've been around for over 12 months, but basically they are a sampling service, whereby you pay around £10 for a...

Aug 10, 2012 Like

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Upcoming Reviews

I have received a LOT of post in the last 2 days and rather than hang onto all the photos, I thought I'd let you know what I have received. I will review the items as I have use them, so we might...

Aug 9, 2012 Like

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FOTD (Warning naked face)

I decided to try a Face of the Day post today. I've never done one of these before so be warned I do have a naked scary face!!! (Well with foundation on - Not that brave)Yana FoundationI've used...

Aug 7, 2012 Like

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Rainbow challenge: Nails

Right - nail challenges! I don't usually do these but I'm a member of MSE (money saving expert) forums and recently there has been a long running nail polish addicts thread and we all decided to...

Aug 7, 2012 Like

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So where do most Bloggers get their products to review?

Surely not every single blogger buys all their products? We'd all be broke??? With this in mind and after joining a group on Facebook: Battle of the Boxes, who are assiduous at seeking out free...

Aug 7, 2012 Like

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I'm baaaaaaack!!!

Finally over a year since my last post and I'm finally back.So much has happened this year. I started a new job that pretty much took over my life. I've been to EuroDisney, Barcelona and off to...

Aug 6, 2012 Like

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My Bank Holiday Break

Just a wee travel trip report as the lovely fiancé surprised me, by whisking me away for a surprise 24 hour break.He let me know on Friday that we were going away but not where, just that it was...

Jun 2, 2011 Like

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NOTD - New Monster Plates arrived

My new Bundle Monster Plates arrived today from Amazon - Yeay!! So naturally I had to give them a go., Im going to be more methodical with the new set and work my way through from 201 onwards. My...

Jun 2, 2011 Like

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Payday! Superdrug Mini Haul

Yeay - Its payday so off I went to SpaceNK to celebrate :( Bored, bored bored! Nothing new or exciting there caught my eye, so their loss and I headed of to spend considerably less in Superdrug...

May 31, 2011 Like

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First Chemo cycle done!

And so it begins…. Chemo time!

Finally an appointment to see the oncologist!

Liebster Award

NOTD 02/01/13 and a Lower Spending Resolution

Christmas 2012 Sale Haul

NOTD 23/12/12

Tired, but getting there!

I'm free! (for now)

Beautylishious Bags

OMG! It hurts! (D' uh)

Night Before New Boob

It's the Final Countdown!

Smile through the tears

New NOTW

One thing after another!

Am I getting too blasé now?

Week 2 and I've got my surgery date!

Beauty & the Breast

Philosophy? Is it a miracle?

Amarya Beauty Box August '12

Upcoming Reviews

FOTD (Warning naked face)

Rainbow challenge: Nails

So where do most Bloggers get their products to review?

I'm baaaaaaack!!!

My Bank Holiday Break

NOTD - New Monster Plates arrived

Payday! Superdrug Mini Haul

Golden Ombre Nails

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Louise Hollow

Kat McG - Dolly Rouge

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