Related Notes:
05. Spending time alone
-- I'm not a people person. I get extremely anxious, and I have a hard time interacting with people. It's not that I hate them; it's just I'm socially awkward. I'm sensitive to sounds out in public, and I hate trying to make small talk. Being by myself and watching a good movie, spending time with my cat, and browsing the internet is so relaxing to me.
03. Pond's Dry Skin Cream
-- I picked this up on a whim, because the price is so inexpensive for a moisturizer. I immediately loved the smell and felt closer to my maternal grandmother. (The latter reason is the primary reason I purchased it; I was dealing with a case of depression and missing her.) She actually used Pond's cold cream, but it always made my skin sting and break out; so I settled for this as an alternative. Anyway, it makes my skin feel like silk. The trick for oily skin is to use it sparingly, and apply it while your skin is still damp. It also makes a great body cream.
02. Late night showers
-- I shower twice a day, though I understand that's not really good for the skin. The problem is I sweat a lot, and in the summer I don't have much of a choice. My skin gets itchy and irritated because of the sweat. I thoroughly enjoy late night showers before going to sleep. I feel relaxed and pampered.
01. Equate hygiene products
-- I recently purchased three items from Walmart: Equate's foaming cleanser for oily skin, Equate's gentle skin cleanser, and Equate's gentle skin cream. These are generic versions of products by Cerave and Cetaphil, respectively. They are literally the same products--minus a few ingredients here and there-and are half the price.
