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Interesting @TraceyEB , thanks for info! Didn’t they do this a few years ago too or has time really flown by and it’s longer?!! 😆

@ChickenGurlie Happy birthday month!!! Nutcracker wow!!! Enjoy your goodies!

Ooh I love all these on you @Cissy63 , especially the second pic! 💞

Congratulations, @Ispend2much6 ! Enjoy!

@Akshu26 I looked at the "how to use this product" link on the product's page here on Sephora. You should be okay to use it with a retinol.I have had a similar reaction applying moisturizers and sometimes barrier creams on top of my retinols. Maybe it's a sign that I'm using the retinols too often, or the moisturizers somehow help the retinols to be absorbed more completely? I'm wondering if a barrier cream, which is intended to protect skin from external irritants, might make the retinol more active because it has an occlusive effect on it, that it doesn't dry down as quickly because the cream prevents it from doing so, and it lasts longer.

I've been really impressed with this advent calendar @Cissy63. It's a fun thing to do each morning (or some days, after I get home).

Things have been intense lately healthwise. I'm checking off boxes and that feels good. I've also been going through the process of searching for a new specialist for over two months and still not finding anyone who will take my case at a time when I'm pretty ill and beginning to realize my lack of mobility might be leading to a downsize or new living situation which I'm finding overwhelming. Using this chart was a good way of seeing what I'm struggling with the most right now (gratitude) and what I want to work on to reduce stress levels (investing more energy into creative endeavors and hobbies). Here is my chart. The X's are for things I've been doing. The blued-out squares are for activities I needn't worry about right now given my mobility. The magnified areas are my big goals. I'll discuss the things I have enjoyed doing and goals below. WARM & COZY DRINK: KUSMI TEA PRINCE WLADIMIRSpoilerThe minute I saw this I remembered how lovely it is to drink tea regularly. My favorite is Kusmi Prince Wladimir - a strong black tea with hints of orange rind and vanilla. I discovered Kusmi tea in a way too chic for me boutique about ten years back and remembering that place and the fact Kusmi has been around since 1867 always fills my cup with a bit of nostalgia and romance. It also doesn't hurt that I adore the packaging:The minute I saw this I remembered how lovely it is to drink tea regularly. My favorite is Kusmi Prince Wladimir - a strong black tea with hints of orange rind and vanilla. I discovered Kusmi tea in a way too chic for me boutique about ten years back and remembering that place and the fact Kusmi has been around since 1867 always fills my cup with a bit of nostalgia and romance. It also doesn't hurt that I adore the packaging:DECLUTTER X RESOLUTIONS X PAY IT FORWARD: I've been on a decluttering mission for a bit now first with my makeup and now continuing into my closet. This is part of a larger resolution to be ready if I decide to downsize my home in the next year and have less storage space and generally have a more calm environment while I'm here. I pay it forward to some degree by donating my clothes rather than Poshing or consigning them (if you didn't know and ever have clothes worth something, most Goodwills have a specialist who will list them on eBay to maximize their profit, I also like donating directly to domestic violence shelters as they rarely get "nice" clothing donations or programs like Dress For Success for women who need interview clothes or workwear). HYDRATING X PRIORITIZING SLEEP are a little too easy for me as they're a big part of my healthcare needs and routine and my disability includes chronic fatigue. So, I get no credit there. GET OUTDOORS: I may not be able to walk or stand long but I get out on my back porch quite a bit taking my two dogs out and it's a nice way to relax even if it's getting a little brrr.SpoilerTHE DOGS: Finn, 9 months old sleeping on Edie, 3 and a half. They weigh 7 and 6 pounds respectively and crack me up.THE DOGS: Finn, 9 months old sleeping on Edie, 3 and a half. They weigh 7 and 6 pounds respectively and crack me up.SPEND TIME WITH LOVED ONES: I'm the only daughter of a single Mom and we're close and she often stays with me. I'm also looking forward to time with my best friend Saturday. TREAT YOURSELF: I'm a perfume fanatic and treated myself to a 3 - 6 ml piece Discovery Set from Matier Premiere. I tried the first perfume tonight, Bois D'Ebene, and feel like I'm being hugged by amber and sweet guaiac woods. I can't wait to try the other two. GOALS- GRATITUDE AND ARTS, CRAFTS, HOBBIES: I'm finding gratitude hard right now and feel guilty about it. I think taking a break from the stress of my situation by getting back into my music practice more regularly will help a great deal. I've played classical piano for going on 40 years now and also play the guitar and sing. Music is the love of my life and I miss it and just am not myself without it. I need a distraction and reminder there are still lots of great things in my life beyond my disability.SpoilerMe and the piano around 5 and proof my hair is not naturally straight.Me and the piano around 5 and proof my hair is not naturally straight.

Thank you @PrettyPaint! Normally the height is on the outer edge of what I'm comfortable with but the block heel really does help, I think. These held up well; I mean, I wasn't running a marathon 😂 but being comfortable all day long, and a longer day than usual? I'm very happy with that!

How did you like the movie @PrettyPaint?

It's a good thing you were able to dodge that blind buy @Titian06. Those are super cute sucks!