Back to bed

I wonder if I counted up every ill or sickness related blog post I'd ever written how many days it would add up to, I can't stand being ill or flu-like but I seem to get sick a hell of a lot, I don't eat bad food, I like my fruits and veggies, I get plenty of sleep- sometimes too much and I oversleep but some people might say it's bad for you, but your body heals and burns calories when you sleep so really it must be good for you?

The best thing to do when you're feeling ill or with a sore throat is to avoid milky foods because they can make that 'bunged up' feeling even worse, so I prescribe myself (and you if you're reading this feeling rubbish too)
-Lots of orange juice
-Even more water
-A dark room with a comfy bed and open window
-Yummy fruits
-Hours of sleep
Back to bed for me because I need lots of magical healing sleep!

 

New video: Looking better when you feel ill

I wish I had a better camera to truly pick up the difference between the before and after, but hopefully you can tell that I'm less blemish-y and the redness around my nose has been zapped away!

My video is as follows:
But if you're super short on time I'll give you a brief outline and additional tips below!

- I avoided moisturisers while feeling all yucky and flu-like because I already felt super sweaty and gross, and didn't want to slather anything over my skin.
-If I really have to face the world while feeling gross I apply concealer to the redness on my nose, my blemishes, eyelids and under eye circles.
-I prefer to dust a super lightweight foundation all over my skin over the top of the concealer to make my skin tone appear much more even
-I dust the smallest amount of blusher on my cheeks to stop me looking 'ghost like'
-I apply vaseline to my lips (pots are more hygenic than tubes)
Adterwards don't forget to cleanse all the brushes that you used, and I washed the lid to the foundation that I used aswell (as I swirled the brush in the lid)

Other top tips:
-Using a seperate toothbrush for 'being ill' and keeping it in your bedroom if you share a bathroom with other people so that toothbrushes don't have to 'mingle'
-Get lots of sleep, as much as you can!
-When you can, remove all your makeup and apply vaseline to your nostrils if they are sore and red from blowing your nose too much
-Drinking peppermint tea is a great way to open up your airways and it's warm and soothing!

Sending lots of 'get well' wishes your way!

Oh-Flu I haven't missed you

I've been struch down with flu-like symptoms, similar to what I had way back in January (and on New Years) that was fun...
It's a real shame because it hurts to sit up, it hurts to see light, I had to close all my shutters so my room was really dark and dim..in the middle of the day!
I can't really get out of bed easily and the light on my laptop screen to type this is turned down as low as possible and in my opinion is still not dark enough as it's making my eyes ache!
I got a little congestion going on, along with a headache and achy joints and nausea, it's all a barrel of laughs!

Last night I slept for an amazing 16 hours straight which has helped a little, but all the congestion seems to be getting worse.

Here are a few things I have been able to stomach, first of all is water, I always have a bottle of water with me.
I can eat a few bits of plain pasta
I can eat a banana but it takes about an hour!
I can eat a few corn thins which are these...

I usually load them up with tomatoes, pesto and olive oil, but plain they were ok

and a little jelly pot!