Wednesday, August 04, 2010
Sunscreen
Ok, I said I would let you all know, (or at least those who care), about the Neutrogena sunscreen and how well it works.
First, I want to state that I purchased two different types. The first one is called, “Neutrogena, Healthy Defense Oil Free Sunblock Lotion, SPF 45”. It says it won’t clog pores and that it’s lightweight, non greasy, sweat and water proof.
So, I tried that one first.
Don’t bother.
Non greasy my ass. I put that on and my face was greasy as hell and the problem with sunscreens like this, that make my face greasy, is that they cause me to sweat even more and that is how I end up sweating it all off or wiping it all off with my sweat. So that one is a NO-GO.
The other one I bought, (three bottles, actually), is the “Neutrogena, Ultra Sheer Dry Touch Sunblock, SPF 100+”. (Again, the 100 was cheaper by 50 cents than the lower SPFs so I got it.) It claims to have a lightweight, clean feel, is fast absorbing, sweat and water proof.
First of all, yes, it most certainly is dry touch and fast absorbing. It is lightweight. I put it on and you could not tell I had sunscreen on. That is what I want. It also claims to leave skin soft and smooth and it did. I did not feel as if I had something heavy, greasy and horrid all over my face. It goes on exactly as they say it will. BIG plus.
When I first got to work, it was hot so I did sweat a bit and some of the sunscreen did get in to my eye so keep that in mind when putting it on your forehead. It will come off a little bit. Now, it does not come off like the other sunscreens so, I’m not sure it’s 100% sweat proof but it does a better job than other sunblocks.
As for effectiveness, well, unfortunately it rained most of the day today so I didn’t get to really test it out as far as how well it works and how often I would have to reapply. But the sun was out here and there during the day, between the rain and I did not get the slightest bit of red at all. Not even a hint.
I applied it only twice today.
The first half of the day it was fairly sunny so I think it does a decent job. But, I’ll let you know how it does on a really sunny, hot day for sure.
Still, I’m pleased with it just for the simple fact that I don’t look like I just pulled my face out of a vat of oil and with the exception of the little bit that did sweat itself in to my eye early in the morning, I didn’t feel it or notice it was there. Like I said, that’s a huge plus in my book.
In other news, I got “confirmed” for my vacation in September. By “confirmed” I mean, the boss wrote it in the calendar but! I’ve worked here long enough to know that doesn’t mean shit until the actual days come up. I’ll more than likely get it, in fact I would say I am prepared to have it but I will not say, 100%, guarantee, yessiree, because I’ve been here too long and I’ve seen people have their vacations pulled at the last minute. But September is our slowest month of the year, our boss tells us to request vacation during that month and since people were starting to ask for days here and there, I made sure to get my request in early before someone else decided they wanted those days.
If all goes well, I will be off September 6-15th.
And do you know what I’ll do on those days?
I’m going to sleep. And sleep some more. And when I’ve done all that sleeping, I’m going to roll over and sleep even more.
Then I’m going to do some yardwork I’ve been needing to do, clean the outside of my house, get all those boring household stocking up and cleaning things done for the year and be done with it.
And then?
I’ll probably do a little sleeping.
After that, I’m going to take a day or two and do nothing but lie in my bed and watch really shitty day time television.
I may also visit another air boat place just to see how they do things...and be the fucking tourist for a change.
Plus, I should have my brand new Kindle at that time, (yes, I caved, but you should see how beautiful it is and besides, I can always sell my current Kindle and make up the money so it would be like it was free or I may get more than the new Kindle costs because they will be running out of the version I have, (in fact, it’s already hard to come by), and people want that version so....why yes, I am trying to justify it to myself, still), and I can play around with that on my vacation.
Which reminds me, I’ll also do a LOT of reading, when I’m not sleeping and watching crap television.
And finally, a question.
Does anyone know how I would go about setting up something to gather donations for a particular group? I mean, yes, people could donate to the group themselves but I would love to be able to present this group with a big check as a thank you for something they did for me. But I have no idea how I set that up. Or am I even allowed to do that? And what about skeptics who won’t believe that I am taking donations to give to this group? Is this something anyone has ever done before? Surely I cannot be the first.
OH! And something else I will do on my vacation-write that story about the cats that I’ve been promising for the longest time to finish and put up. Now that I have my wireless router working again and will have the time, the blessed, peaceful time, to complete this story, I will do that.
And you’ll see why I want to set up something to gather donations. You will indeed see. And maybe, if I write my story well enough, I’ll actually move you, emotionally, enough to want to donate.
But that’s all I’m going to say about that now, I don’t want to get ahead of myself.
So, again, if any of you know, like, know for sure, 100% and not just guessing, let me know if that’s something I can do, am allowed to do and how I would do it.
Aaaaaand finally, finally, I know these last few posts have not been all that ranty and venty and shit but I don’t have too much to be bitching about right now. I mean, I could tell you about the Italian fucker on my boat today who took my tips from me but you know what? Karma will get him and it’s my bed time anyway so maybe another time. But don’t worry, kids, with the state of people today, their entitlement issues, their stupidity, their VAPIDNESS, I’m sure there will be something very, very, very soon.
Lastly, why is it that every time I’ve gone in to a store, recently, the power goes out and I’m left in the dark for a few moments while their generator tries to kick in? I shit you not.
Not too long ago I was in Target. Minding my own business, picking up some things I need when BAM! Full darkness. I mean, FULL darkness. There I was, looking at pillows, (yes, I needed them because one of my cats shredded the other two trying to get to the feathers), when suddenly I couldn’t see a damn thing.
The lights came back on for about 30 seconds and then BAM! Out they went again. Eventually the generator kicked in and all was well but that was...interesting.
Then, on Monday, I was at Publix getting supplies. There I was, shopping along and BAM! Lights went out. It wasn’t total darkness as they had “running lights” or whatever but I was like, “What the fuck with me and stores and their lights, lately?” Eventually their generator kicked in and all was well but kids, seriously....it reminds me of that time some cheap pieces of shit called tourists totally stiffed me on my boat tour and it was during one of my “10 day in a row work week” days and I was tired, pissed off and not in the mood to be shit on by a bunch of asshole tourists so I walked to our break area, vented to a co-worker loudly, threw my Gatorade bottle down on the ground as hard as I could, wheeled around and stared at those assholes HARD, while they stared back at me watching me throw a fit as they waited in line to watch the wildlife show and then BANG!!!!!!!! the transformer blew right behind me. It scared the shit out of the tourists and many of them were looking at me as if I had done something and I didn’t even flinch when the transformer blew, just kept staring at them, gauging their reaction and thought to myself, “That’s right, mother fuckers! I DID THAT with my mind! That’s how fucking powerful and pissed I am right now because of you cheap bastards so DO NOT CROSS ME! I suggest you all reach in to your wallets and fucking TIP ME, pricks! You see what I did to the transformer? Just THINK what I can do to you with my mind! Don’t fucking TRY ME!”
But then they all realized it was the transformer and got over it, (although I swear I saw one or two still eyeing me suspiciously; looking at me, then up at the transformer, then back at me, then back up at the transformer...wondering...wondering....could it be? Nah, that’s ridiculous...although, I have read...NO! No, not possible, I’ll just avert my eyes now because I just don’t know and no sense in taking any chances), much to my dismay.
Maybe I can do things with my mind. I used to have dreams all the time that I would move things with my mind. Then I wake up and am SO disappointed that it’s not real.
Speaking of dreaming, time to go do some of that.
