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Preperation for the season to be Jolly!!

  • 23-11-2011 07:33PM
    #1
    Sashiee
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 176 ✭✭Sashiee


    hi Ladies!!! :)

    not long to Christmas now(woohoo!)

    Is there anyone doing little things in order to look/ feel better in preparation for the festive period??

    I'm doing a "Lent" before Christmas if you like, giving up wine and chocolate and all things nice!!! working out good, saving a few Euro's as a result too!!!


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  • #2
    Pythia
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,469 ✭✭✭Pythia


    Get a Shellac manicure. Lasts 2 weeks and will keep your hands looking lovely for the party season.


  • #3
    Acoshla
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,729 ✭✭✭Acoshla


    I wish I could get awesome manicures and gel nails, can't have them for work though.

    I don't do much to prepare for it, really I should do what you're doing and give up bold food and alcohol for a while before but I don't :p I'm dyeing my hair tonight, that's kind of it. I have a party to go to this weekend, a very posh one, so am just covering up my lighter shade's regrowth in time for all the parties :)


  • #4
    confuseddotcom
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,790 ✭✭✭confuseddotcom


    I can't believe it's Christmas in about 4 weeks time or so?! December is only a week away and it just doesn't feel like Christmas is around the corner at all?! Or anywhere near the season for that matter ..... Or maybe it's just me .... :confused:

    People are usually on about Trees and decorations and what-not right after Halloween and it doesn't feel as if there's any Xmas-hype at all ..... :confused:

    Maybe once December starts it'll feel more like it.


  • #5
    Acoshla
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,729 ✭✭✭Acoshla


    confuseddotcom wrote: »
    I can't believe it's Christmas in about 4 weeks time or so?! December is only a week away and it just doesn't feel like Christmas is around the corner at all?! Or anywhere near the season for that matter ..... Or maybe it's just me .... :confused:

    People are usually on about Trees and decorations and what-not right after Halloween and it doesn't feel as if there's any Xmas-hype at all ..... :confused:

    Maybe once December starts it'll feel more like it.

    Where have you been?? :p Ray Foley's keeps playing Mariah Carey intro, Christmas ads are on tv, shops have decorations up and for sale for weeks, we bought a new tree last week and I worked at a Christmas Fair two weeks ago!


  • #6
    rainbow kirby
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26,928 ✭✭✭✭rainbow kirby


    My only preparations are to keep my fingers in my ears and repeat LA LA LA NOT LISTENING until I finish up in work for Christmas on 16 December.

    Then the festive season may start. :pac: Will probably do all my shopping in that last week, and I haven't even thought about new clothes yet.

    In terms of looking/feeling better? More running, but that's more because I'm rebuilding a base after being ill for weeks in September and October. I'm also taking quite a few yoga classes at the moment, and watching my diet a bit, but that's more of an "I want to feel better" thing than an "I must look good for Christmas" thing.


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  • #7
    Luka Harsh Lumberyard
    Posts: 0 CMod ✭✭✭✭ Luka Harsh Lumberyard


    im going for massages and facials
    but mostly because i am stressed and need the time to relax! not specifically for christmas


  • #8
    Ilyana
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,931 ✭✭✭Ilyana


    If I get the money together, I'll go for the obligatory Christmas haircut...so exciting :D

    It's hard to get excited for Christmas when I've got exams until the 21st though :(

    But after the 21st, I'm going to be so excited!


  • #9
    Merrick
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 888 ✭✭✭Merrick


    confuseddotcom wrote: »
    I can't believe it's Christmas in about 4 weeks time or so?! December is only a week away and it just doesn't feel like Christmas is around the corner at all?! Or anywhere near the season for that matter ..... Or maybe it's just me .... :confused:

    It's not just you! I don't watch TV or listen to the radio that often so I completely miss all the Christmas ads. But I haven't noticed a very Christmas-y feeling in shops yet. Maybe I'm just oblivious to what's happening around me. :p

    I don't prepare for Christmas at all, beyond the clothes shopping trip my mother forces me to go along with every year. I may get my hair cut next month but that's as far as my seasonal prettifying will go!


  • #10
    Azureus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,130 ✭✭✭Azureus


    Im not feeling mega christmassy yet either-although gonna put up the tree and break out the xmas cd on december 1st-it shouldnt really start til then anyway imo.

    Im not doing anything special,although I might get some gel nails come payday now its been mentioned :D Im going to Rome halfway through december so hopefully going to treat myself to something for the season there-maybe a nice winter coat.


  • #11
    Twee.
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 9,721 Mod ✭✭✭✭Twee.


    Going to get my hair cut, maybe coloured. SO excited, haven't had a cut since May! I might ask my brothers for a mani-pedi voucher, since coming back from my J1 I really miss the $20 mani-pedis :p


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  • #12
    missbelle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 494 ✭✭missbelle


    Getting my hair done, might just tell the hairdresser to do something completely different, but I'm scared :eek: :p
    Trying to mind my diet, so I'll lose a few pounds before Xmas, so I don't feel so guilty indulging ;)
    Acoshla wrote: »
    Where have you been?? :p Ray Foley's keeps playing Mariah Carey intro!
    Oh my god, if he doesn't play the full song soon, I'll go mad....stop teasing us :D


  • #13
    claireio
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4 ✭claireio


    I started buying some presents this week, I hate the toy shops nearer Christmas so I am aiming to get it all done before Dec. Buying gifts always gives me that Christmas feeling.


  • #14
    gigawatt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 380 ✭✭gigawatt


    just got some lazer sessions done today, going for a colour,wash cut and blowdry next week and visit the dentist for a polish. any grooming like nails, facial eyebrows etc i'll do at home nearer to the xmas. Ive been on a diet since september so I'm just continuing with it hopefully I'll drop a few pounds before the xmas! thats about it :)


  • #15
    Sashiee
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 176 ✭✭Sashiee


    missbelle wrote: »
    Getting my hair done, might just tell the hairdresser to do something completely different, but I'm scared :eek: :p
    Trying to mind my diet, so I'll lose a few pounds before Xmas, so I don't feel so guilty indulging ;)


    Oh my god, if he doesn't play the full song soon, I'll go mad....stop teasing us :D


    i don't have to wait for the full song on the radio...downloaded it as my ringtone!!!!!! eeekkk i'm in Christmas Overloaddd!!!!

    definatley waiting until the second week in december before i get my Hair done, which means that i'll have to live with inch long grown out roots :eek:!!! never good....

    Havn't had a Shellac done before but they are everywhere..does it do exactly what it says on the tin??? :)


  • #16
    missbelle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 494 ✭✭missbelle


    Sashiee wrote: »
    i don't have to wait for the full song on the radio...downloaded it as my ringtone!!!!!! eeekkk i'm in Christmas Overloaddd!!!!

    definatley waiting until the second week in december before i get my Hair done, which means that i'll have to live with inch long grown out roots :eek:!!! never good....

    Havn't had a Shellac done before but they are everywhere..does it do exactly what it says on the tin??? :)

    You must be humming it in your sleep at this stage :D what a tune, can't help but love it!

    Only got Shellac done once before, the gloss of the colour was lovely on my nails, and I couldn't believe it stayed on so well (I got bored though and took it off myself with acetone), would advise you to go back & get it taken off/reapplied in the salon - less hassle. Usually the cost of it includes removal ;)


  • #17
    Sashiee
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 176 ✭✭Sashiee


    missbelle wrote: »

    Only got Shellac done once before, the gloss of the colour was lovely on my nails, and I couldn't believe it stayed on so well (I got bored though and took it off myself with acetone), would advise you to go back & get it taken off/reapplied in the salon - less hassle. Usually the cost of it includes removal ;)

    Sounds like the plan! maybe all my cents saved from my "Lent" for Christmas might help with a manicure treat...
    might start out with something simple first.... take some inspiration from gaga herself...:pac:

    Lady-Gaga-Judas-Nails.jpg


    Noticed there's a lot of Gym's doing christmas fat busting sessions, maing it easy to get into preperation for those LBCD's :) mine is an all ladies gym and theyre claiming to help you loose 10lbs in 4 weeks.... why can't they help me do this all year round!!!


  • #18
    Lost Accent
    Closed Accounts Posts: 24 ✭Lost Accent


    Hmm, my preparation is slightly different. I am cooking Christmas Dinner for the first time ever for my family. I have signed up to do a one day Christmas Cookery day in a cookery school to get a few tips on how to prepare.

    I just received the list today of what we'll doing. Most of it is what you would expect - preparing stuffing, gravy, ham, turkey etc but the starter is Cappucino Soup??? Can't wait to see what that involves and if I have the courage to serve it to my family!


  • #19
    Storminateacup
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,424 ✭✭✭Storminateacup


    Today I had a trial "Christmas Day" and it was amazing. I'm terrible at cooking, but hate processed foods so made EVERYTHING from scratch myself - including the icecream and trifle :) -- icecream will need a little work but overall I was delighted. It was delicious and the smoke alarm did not even cheer me on

    Strangely, Im a lot better at baking than cooking and this will be my 5th year to make a Christmas cake, make the almond paste and ice it. I fear Ive left it very late to bake the cake though - damn working so much


  • #20
    Sashiee
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 176 ✭✭Sashiee


    Storminateacup wrote: »
    Today I had a trial "Christmas Day" and it was amazing. I'm terrible at cooking, but hate processed foods so made EVERYTHING from scratch myself - including the icecream and trifle :)


    hey storminateacup, if you ever need someone to taste all that food i'm sure I could help!!
    all for a good cause of course :P


  • #21
    ICANN
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 350 ✭✭ICANN


    I'm starting to feel Christmasy what with all the films on and stuff in the shops but I'm holding off til the 1st of December!!

    My preparation is to pack my bags for heading home (I'm a freak- packing 3 weeks in advance :o ) and making lists of presents I'm making/buying.


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  • #22
    starlit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,351 ✭✭✭✭starlit


    I am getting there but find it be nearly December before I feel any bit festive despite trying to get in the Christmas shopping in before hand! Saves time, money and hassle. Doing so mostly online this year. Want to get it all done before the bad weather starts. Mild so far but could turn nippy quickly.

    Looking forward to a nice peaceful maybe quiet Christmas this year but looking forward to spending it with friends and family just to chill out and relax!


  • #23
    Schapiro
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18 ✭Schapiro


    Not quite in the spirit yet myself; three more weeks of thesis work to finish up this semester and then I'll let myself embrace the holiday spirit. I have to say I'm really excited for it this year, probably because it's been the most trying year at school so far. it's the decorating that's the best part for me; the light and warmth of it all amidst the darkest and coldest part of the year! My mam and I always do up a nice garland, buy a real one and put flowers and leaves and some ornaments into it, then hang it up near the hearth. And there's nothing like an open fire this time of year. As far as myself goes....just some jogging with the dogs really, stress relief more than anything!


  • #24
    Mariol
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 34 ✭Mariol


    Probably not the correct thread for this but anyway...

    Male here looking for some inside info on things to fill a hamper up with. Have the bulk of it done but could do with a couple of other things. Have the pj's/slippers/socks got, cds/dvds etc...anything else you guys recommend? Perfume has been purchased too :)


  • #25
    leahyl
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,420 ✭✭✭✭leahyl


    Merrick wrote: »
    It's not just you! I don't watch TV or listen to the radio that often so I completely miss all the Christmas ads. But I haven't noticed a very Christmas-y feeling in shops yet. Maybe I'm just oblivious to what's happening around me. :p

    I don't prepare for Christmas at all, beyond the clothes shopping trip my mother forces me to go along with every year. I may get my hair cut next month but that's as far as my seasonal prettifying will go!

    You need to get on the Boards.ie Christmas forum! Plenty of Christmas talk going on there:D


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