CRAZY CONFESSIONS

Crazy

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I like how the lady on the GPS GARMIN says " Enter Round-about". That is all.



Tarty Experiments and the Pow-wow Power of Beauty!

While I'm working on the rest of the "Peel Posts" and working through my LOLcat addiction I thought :'Let me throw in some more concepts of "what is beauty?' " I did a mini experiment as well (ooh-la-la).

"Beauty is power ; a smile is its sword" ~ Charles Reade

Is she beautiful? "Conventionally" , I don't think so. Wait , I'm not sure  . . . is she? She's a model  called Monikangana Dutta so she must be -fuzzy logic. She certainly is attractive (except for the freakishly long neck which may be classed as one those phenomena called "the photoshop disaster").

I've been asking around - people I work with , family, friends , my surprised patients. I asked men and women (even honest little children), different ages and races -what makes people beautiful?

What did they say? Their answers were peppered with tact and were painfully politically correct. This is what the Miss World Q & A has done to the world. 'It's what's on the inside that counts marshmallow marshmallow marshmallow". Maybe I didn't ask the right question. "What makes you smoking hot?" Was it the way I asked?

Some of the answers :

"It's the way a girl carries herself - her posture"

"The clothes she wears, they must suit her"

" Sparkly eyes and a warm person" - Me : "Are you being honest?"
                                                                Random person: " Haaahahahahahhaha
                                                                hahhahhahaahhaaahhaha . . . yes!"

" Beautiful people make people around them feel good"

"Personality and a nice smile"

"Well-drawn eyebrows"

I expected answers related to tangible,physical characteristics but I was surprised by the answers I got. Gee, looks like a nice bum can only get you so far. What about the "shrine of Celebrity" - why do we seem to worship the way they look and want to emulate some of them. Because they're so damn nice? What's the big deal - what's so wrong with it? Why is it during a recession the sales of red lipstick sky rocket (still looking good on a super-tight budget?)- when you look good you feel good? Or is it when you feel good, you look good? Appeal, attractiveness and beauty - are they interchangeable?

I've thought about it - there's nothing wrong with wanting to be physically attractive and putting some effort into it (make-up,fillers and some tweaking). I agree with the above answers, there are other things that make you more appealing. Your confidence,charm and your happy,positive energy. Your spell-binding demeanour .That means if you're an A-grade A_hole that brilliantly bleached set of chompers will only add to your unattractive, obnoxious aura.

To illustrate the above let me take you back to my  . . . wait I can't tell you when - you'll figure out who it is . . . let me take you back to some time in my past. There was a guy, let's call him Dither Fish ,in our class. The most crass,arrogant,intolerable guy you could ever meet.

The girls in his (all 17 of us) class would just roll their eyes at Dither. In contrast the girls in the class below, who could only fleetingly pass him in the hallway and never had to endure his inane conversation would swoon :'Oh Dither has such nice eyes" , "He has such lovely skin" ," He is so hot". At face-value he seemed drool-worthy.We could never see it though and it's not just me or my die-hard loyal friends but all 17 girls in his class.Sure if you broke it down , he had nice eyes and was "handsome" but if you knew him you'd really have to concentrate intently to see it. I still struggle to see it. Just looking good on the outside with no substance on the inside - like chocolate Easter Bunnies - yummy for a bit and than poof! nothing. After the delicious , chocolate shell is gone nothing of interest left on the inside to savour. Yup, another one of my half-arsed analogies (it's left me thinking longingly of Chocolate Bunnies).

Take home message -being attractive is a package deal , a bright,honest inside radiates out to make a pleasant outside  absolutely exceptional. Having said that people do see your outside first so there is a bit of judgement on a conscious and well as a subconscious level. " Beauty comes as much from the mind from the eye." ~ Grey Livingston

The Experiment : Plain Jane, Pretty in Purple and Pop Tart - Yip so I went around with no make-up on , looking harassed and alternated between blue jeans and track pants and this over-sized Iron Man top my brother gave me. Then I noted reactions when I dressed up well, with colours that really made me look good and the make-up was perfect. Lastly I did that whole vampy-vixen look - patterned tights, the smokiest (does that word exist?) eye I could manage and the bloody bloodiest red MAC lipper I had in my possession - what reaction do you think I got? Do people treat you differently because of the way you dress or look?

I'm going to try something new here! - Look out for it in Mid November

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Last week I went in for another regimA peel (blog post on the way). Above are some pics of the salon - they offer an amazing array of treatments and I'm going to try something new ! Look out for the next blog post on it!

Relax that Frown!

 Botox ® is a purified botulinum neurotoxin type A complex, produced from a culture of the A strain of bacteria called Clostridium Botulinum Type A. Although the Clostridium bacteria cause botulism, the Botox ® facial extract does not. Botox ® has been used safely for over 20 years in the treatment of muscle disorders of the eyes and voice box, headaches, spasticity of the stomach, spasticity associated with cerebral palsy, and other neuromuscular disorders, in addition to its cosmetic indications. It has recently been FDA approved to treat chronic migraines. Gone are the days of the exaggerated frozen look, baby Botox is the new technique -giving the patient a lovely, natural result. I’ve used Botox on myself (masseter muscle) with no problems. Since the FDA approved its use millions of procedures have been performed. It is the fastest growing non-surgical cosmetic procedure performed

It is not snake poison! It is highly purified with no animal products or antigens. Only dentists and medical doctors (GPs and relevant specialities) with training should administer Botox.

Opalescence

What’s on offer?

I’ve used all the systems in the Opalescence Whitening Range (In-office, At Home and TresWhite) on myself and I will not hesitate in recommending it to anyone. Opalescence offers customized whitening convenience for your lifestyle. Many factors, including dietary habits (drinking coffee, tea, soda, and red wine) and certain medications, affect the whiteness of your smile. Tooth whitening is an affordable and effective way to combat common causes of tooth discoloration, while boosting your self-confidence and improving your appearance.

Opalescence offers a diverse menu of products to brighten your smile. With take home, on-the-go, and in-office options, Opalescence Tooth Whitening Systems accommodate all lifestyles and budgets.

Prescription-strength Opalescence Tooth Whitening Systems are only available through your dentist. Stronger and more effective than over-the-counter teeth whitening products, Opalescence provides brighter, whiter smiles in as little as one hour.



For a brighter, whiter smile without the wait, opt for Opalescence Boost, an in-office, chemically activated whitening treatment that offers results in about an hour.

Advanced

Opalescence Boost features a unique, chemically activated formula that allows your dentist to whiten your teeth without the bothersome heat or ultraviolet rays of a light. Opalescence Boost also contains potassium nitrate and fluoride, which help to improve oral health by strengthening enamel, decreasing sensitivity, and offering increased cavity prevention.

Immediate

Opalescence Boost offers results in about an hour. The dentist-supervised, in-office procedure is safe and effective, and offers a brighter, whiter smile after just one appointment.

Unique

Opalescence Boosts features a unique syringe to syringe mixing system, which ensures its freshness and delivers an evenly mixed product. With its distinct red colour, Opalescence Boost eases placement and removal. Opalescence Boost is 38% hydrogen peroxide power bleaching gel, now with the added benefits of Potassium Nitrate and Fluoride. The syringe-to-syringe mixing now incorporates the new jet mix syringe which ensures freshness for each application and exact dosing of the activator to provide the proper consistency of bleach to activator for the most effective product possible. The clear syringe labelled Activator contains both the Activator, Potassium Nitrate and Fluoride (1.1% fluoride and 3% potassium nitrate). The red Boost syringe contains the hydrogen peroxide.

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Opalescence Take Home Whitening Gels allow you to whiten your teeth at your convenience—in a safe, effective, and customized way.

Safe

Opalescence Take Home Whitening Gels are only available from your dentist, who will supervise your treatment from initial consultation through completion. The sticky, viscous gel won’t migrate to gums, and most formulations include Potassium Fluoride (PF), which helps to improve oral health by strengthening enamel, decreasing sensitivity, and offering increased cavity prevention.

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Simple

Opalescence Trèswhite Supreme features innovative, preloaded whitening trays that fit comfortably over your teeth. The trays are discrete and disposable, making it easy to whiten on the go. An affordable option, with a wear-time of just 30-60 minutes once a day, Opalescence Trèswhite Supreme is easy to adapt to your budget and lifestyle.

Fast

Opalescence Treswhite Supreme contains 10%-15% hydrogen peroxide and is stronger than supermarket teeth whiteners. Because of its prescription-strength formula, Opalescence Treswhite Supreme offers noticeable results in about a week.

Great Tasting

Opalescence Treswhite Supreme is available in mint, melon, and peach flavours, making it effective and enjoyable to wear. It contains potassium nitrate and fluoride, which help to improve oral health by strengthening enamel, decreasing sensitivity, and offering increased cavity prevention.

Opalescence Treswhite Supreme is designed to appeal to entry-level whitening patients, or patients looking for an over-the-counter alternative. It is also great for follow-up treatment after in-office whitening. Because Opalescence Treswhite Supreme is so simple and easy to use, it is extremely appealing to consumers. Patients love the fact that Opalescence Treswhite Supreme is "dentist strength" whitening at an affordable price. It can be refrigerated to prolong shelf life (12 months).I love this product – easy and comfy, I use when I’m watching T.V, reading, cooking, blogging. The new 15 % strength is fantastic and fast-acting. Ten treatments (upper and lower trays) come in one pack but you won’t need to use all 10 at one go. This is definitely a terrific product and a worthwhile buy.

TresWhite by Opalescence is the first pre-filled, adaptable, disposable teeth whitening trays. TresWhite thin membrane tray is pre-loaded with two distinct gels: 1. a 10% hydrogen peroxide whitening gel for whitening teeth 2. A gingival barrier gel (pre-loaded along the gingival margin) for protecting the soft tissues. The two gels work together to provide the most innovative whitening process available. TresWhite is so thin, clear and pliable; it can be worn without anyone knowing it's there.

Each kit contains 10 upper trays and 10 lower trays

Pre-loaded, thin membrane trays that comfortably adapt to fit any smile

Easy positioning onto teeth for a custom fit on both arches

No impressions, models, or lab time makes it easier to whiten your teeth

Covers all your smile (not just the front six teeth)

Wear for 30-60 minutes once a day

AFTER CARE

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Opalescence Whitening Toothpaste

Brushing with Opalescence Whitening Toothpaste helps you maintain your bright, white smile. It is less abrasive than other whitening toothpastes, making it safe enough to use every day. It also offers a higher fluoride uptake than most other toothpastes, ensuring enhanced oral health along with a whiter smile.

 

Don't hide that beautiful smile

Pamper Yourself -part 1 - Decided to split the blog up -easier to read!

Cocktail evening and Open day at the 4 Star Thaba ya Batswana Eco lodge and Spa

Thaba ya Batswana, a gem nestled in the lush Klipriviersberg koppies with it’s absolutely breath-taking views will be the venue for a fabulous open day where I will have the opportunity to show guests the anti-aging and rejuvenating power of Botox, Restylane dermal fillers and the Opalescence Professional Teeth Whitening System. There will be free demos, fabulous discounts and some great prizes. It’s time to get gorgeous!

Beautiful hey? It’s fantastic, even the parking has awesome views – I always take it in when I get out of the car.

I’ll be there from between 16:00 PM and 17:00 PM and from 19:00 onwards I will be doing demos and give-aways. I want to educate people on the safe, non-surgical ways that one can use to enhance their beauty and rejuvenate their look.

Some exquisite designs by Gavin Rajah

Gorgeous clothes, fabulous make-up , fantastic locations

TERRIBLE RANDOM THOUGHT! Facebook Flab : Expanding capacity of social networking.

My husband says a blog butt could possibly look like (__)(__) -totally flattned out bottom. Yikes . . . I better make my way to the elliptical trainer.

Also in serious danger of developing the dreaded "Twitter Thighs".







WELCOME TO THE DARK SIDE : RANDOM THOUGHT ALERT! -The force is strong with this one :)

Thought : Chocolate is fabulous !

I unapologetically love organic ,dark chocolate. you too should enjoy the guilt-free pleasure of relishing good quality chocolate.

~Dark chocolate has been proven to improve blood pressure and can also improve the metabolism of glucose.

~Dark chocolate contains high levels of naturally occurring plant flavonoids called polyphenols = loads of high-quality anti -oxidents.

~One of the type of polyphenol found in chocolate prevents fat-like(triglcerides) substances in our bloodstream from oxidizing and clogging arteries (arteriosclerosis), making blood platelets less sticky to each other.
The fat in pure chocolate contains a heart- friendly oleic acid

~The benefits of cocoa are negated when you eat milk chocolate. The proteins in milk bind to the antioxidants and make them less available to be absorbed. Same goes for Rooibos tea - don't add milk, drink it "black/red" (unrelated random thought).

~Also, most milk chocolates and white chocolate contain large amounts of sugar and full cream fat  which can adversely affect the immune system. When cocoa is processed into your favourite chocolate products, it goes through several steps to reduce its naturally pungent taste. Flavonoids (polyphenols) provide this pungent taste. The more chocolate is processed (such as fermentation, alkalizing, roasting), the more flavonoids are lost and the more junk that's added in - hydogenated palm oil and cane sugar ( sucrose  - glucose and fructose which we cannot metabolize).

Some more deliciously dark random ramblings for the day

Deeper look into the Delights of compelling cacao

• Blood Pressure: Dark chocolate is rich in magnesium and copper - regulates blood pressure 
• Stress: Eating a yummy piece of choc reduces stress levels; it works by stimulating the production of endorphins that fill you with euphoria (definitely puts a smile on my dial). In addition to this decadent dark chocolate  contains stimulants such as theobromine(alkaloid -not good for cats and dogs) and caffeine.
•  Blood circulation improvement 
• Lowers Cholesterol Levels: Dark chocolate reportedly reduces "bad cholesterol" - (LDL)
• Boosting Immunity: The two kinds of flavonoids present in chocolates are mainly Catechins and Epicatechins (along with the gallic acid is cardio-protective) . 
• Dip in Depression: Serotonin boost .Woohoo!
• +++++++ Anti-oxidants

A study reported by the BBC indicated that melting chocolate in one's mouth produced an increase in brain activity and heart rate that was more intense than that associated with passionate kissing, and also lasted four times as long after the activity had ended.

Beautiful in Blue

These pics are not new  but I love this sari so much so I thought I would share them. This is Shamita Shetty and this is the sari she wore at her sister's (Shilpa Shetty) wedding. Stunning , spectacular, striking, gorgeous !