The Random Forest

Dark Circles.... Are they a problem?

noreply@blogger.com (Forest Parks) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:40:00 +0000

I have not been sleeping the best in recent weeks and my eyes are looking a bit worse for wear because of it! I'm hoping that resuming a normal sleep pattern will help out somewhat but I it's possible the dreaded dark circles will not go away. I am not that vein about my appearance but don't like to look tired or unhealthy. Maybe I should consider eye cream for dark circles, ha ha. If the issue gets worse then I may seriously start thinking about it. My poor negelected skin probably needs some love.

Do you have wrinkles yet?

noreply@blogger.com (Forest Parks) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:37:00 +0000

I'm not yet 30 but am seeing a few signs of aging. It's harder to keep slim now, I creak a little morning the mornings and general flexibility is much worse.... oh and I can see some wrinkles forming!

I don't mind too much about these wrinkles as don't consider my beauty as very high anyway and just want to stay healthy. But for many it's a huge issue and the use of wrinkle cream is helping them keep things under control.

Saying that my partner does bother me to start moisturizing my skin so maybe I should start paying more attention!

Do you suffer from acne?

noreply@blogger.com (Forest Parks) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:34:00 +0000

I thankfully have not suffered from acne since I was in my teens and back then it never got too bad. However in her 30's a friend of mine is still suffering with small outbreaks here and there. She absolutely hates it but has recently found some acne products that are working for her and reducing the issue.

I don't see it as a problem but I know she was feeling very emabarresed to turn out in public and was wearing a lot of scarves and things to try and cover her jaw line. Makes me sad :(.

Anyway she is nearly clear now and it seems to be working well for her.

Working out at home, what do you need?

noreply@blogger.com (Forest Parks) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:30:00 +0000

I recently started working out at home and I must say it's been awesome. I am following an intense program and am on day 17 of 90. It's hard but well worthwhile.

When I started this program I had no equipment so I had to shell out a little hard earned cash and get some fitness equipment. However it cost me less than a few months membership at the gym and now it's mine for life!

I only had to get some free weights, a mat and a chin up bar for what I am doing so far but would love a treadmill and some machines for controlled movement.

What is Phenocal

noreply@blogger.com (Forest Parks) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:23:00 +0000

Well phenocal is another one of the many diet pills on today's crowded market.

It's made up of some of the popular pill ingredients such as Hoodia and Yerba Mate.

I know Yerba Mate is great. I drink it as tea and love the clean caffeine kick it gives me. However Hoodia is yet to be officially studied (I believe) so I am unsure how affective these Phenocal pills would be and at this point have no intention on trying them.

I suggest you do talk to a health professional before trying anything like this but if you have tried it then I would be interested in finding out how it worked for you.

What is the best diet supplement?

noreply@blogger.com (Forest Parks) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:20:00 +0000

I be honest I have no idea about which is the best diet supplement. I know that for many people dieting is hard work so the thought of using a supplement appeals to them and in these cases I think it's important to be honest with yourself and make sure you need it.

If you really think you do, then talk to your doctor or a health professional. Try and stick with all natural products and make sure you read reviews of these products from other genuine users.

I have just started an intense fitness plan that I trust and they recommend quite a few dietry supplements.

Remember how important the light fixtures are...

noreply@blogger.com (Forest Parks) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:17:00 +0000

I have talked about this a few times before. When setting up the design of rooms in your home the lighting fixtures are probably one of the most important things. They accent and detail the room. These details can bring an ok design into being an amazing design.

I personally like the clean modern look. So a nice metal finish works great, no fancy symbols or shapes, just clean solid lines with a high quality finish.

What kind of fixtures would you go for in your home, office or wherever?

HID LIghts, practical and they look awesome..

noreply@blogger.com (Forest Parks) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:58:00 +0000

Have you seen the latest hid lights that you can get for your vehicle now? They are basically very powerful headlamps that give off a brilliant light making it a lot easier to drive around at night. Plus the light is sharp, clean and just looks great bursting out from the front of your car, truck, motorbike or whatever you install it on!

I don't currently own a car but would definitely look into these for safety, help with seeing at night and the fact that they look awesome.

I would love to go to florida

noreply@blogger.com (Forest Parks) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:41:00 +0000

Have you ever been to Orlando, Florida? I have not but it is something that I am sure I would love. For me it's universal studies that I would like to see, not particularly the Disney stuff.

Looking at orlando vacations though it's clear that there is much more than just theme parks. They have fantastic hotels, great weather and beaches to boot.

If you have been there please drop a comment and let me know what you did and what you thought.

Do you need a walk in tub?

noreply@blogger.com (Forest Parks) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:30:00 +0000

The great thing about walk in tubs is that they allow those with problems getting into a regular tub the ability to have long soothing, relaxing baths.

Often the people who have trouble getting into a regular tbu are the ones who get the most benefit from having baths over showers. Joints and aches respond well to warm relaxaton.

W walk in tub works in an odd way obviously due to the fact that it needs to fill with water. First you have to open the door and get in, then you have to run the taps. Then you have to wait for the water to full drain before opening the door to get out. So make sure you have everything you need when you get it!

A Rain Barrel Is An Excellent Idea

noreply@blogger.com (Forest Parks) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:24:00 +0000

If you are looking to be more environmentally friendly and possibly lower you water bill then you should consider getting a couple of rain barrels to put outside. Harvesting the rain saves you having to turn on the taps to provide water for your plants and garden. You could even use it to wipe over your car or anything else you can think of that uses water.

This also saves water from going through treatment and all in all reduces large footprints.

Do you have a rainbarrel and have you had success with it?
If you don't have one, are you considering one?

Would you use diet pills?

noreply@blogger.com (Forest Parks) — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 11:52:00 +0000

I don't think I would ever use diet pills. I don't feel overweight by much and also feel that any pounds that I have hanging around are my own doing and can be pretty easily reversed.

However there are a lot of people who do feel they have tried everything and as long as a doctor says it's safe I guess I can't see a problem with giving some kind of appetite suppressant a try. A lot of obesity is caused literally by an addiction to food so you may also need to get some mental health help too.

That's what i think anyway. What do you think?

How do buildings go up so fast....

noreply@blogger.com (Forest Parks) — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 11:44:00 +0000

One thing that seems to have changed a lot since I was a child is the speed that new building can be erected. These days its seems like a new retail park or set of office buildings can literally just spring up from a pile of wasteland!

Of course it still takes a lot of work but building contractors make use of awesome new technology and pre fabricated parts such as steel buildings to build sturdy, strong and affordable structures that can be used for almost any application.

This buildings used to look awful but they have also been given great new design touches now and some look really really nice.

What do you think?

Thinking of getting a degree online

noreply@blogger.com (Forest Parks) — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 11:18:00 +0000

My partner Lara is studying her masters and almost everyone I know has some university qualifications, except me. So I am seriously considering getting an online degree. I have been looking at the this because it would still allow me to travel like I currently do and work at my own pace.

I could also get a degree from the USA or UK which is where I would like to study if I was going to uni. This is one of the main advantages of online universities.

One of the places that I could look at getting an online degree from is Western Governors Online University. They have a very nice looking website and offer course in many areas from Teacher training to business training at bachelor's and master's degree levels.

The idea of being a teacher is interesting to me and WGO are fully accredited getting teaching qualifications from them is just as valid as getting the qualifications from any other university.

They also take experience into consideration when giving you credits and are non-profit which means that you should find lower tuition fees.

I can only see benefits with getting an online education. The only small negative I can find is the lack of class mates face to face interaction but that could be good too as it keeps you away from the student bars!

Have you checked your furnace filter?

noreply@blogger.com (Forest Parks) — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 11:15:00 +0000

If you have not checked your furnace filters for a month or so, or worse since last winter then it's about time that you do so. Any filters that are dirty should be cleaned well (I use soapy water) and any that are past their usage should be replaced immediately.

These filters help control the quality of the warm air entering out homes and protect you from dust related ailments. Also by allowing the furnace to operate at it's best you will find your bills will actually start to drop too!

Porcelain Kitchen Sink...

noreply@blogger.com (Forest Parks) — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:29:00 +0000

My new apartment has a porcelain kitchen sink that is deep and rectangular. It looks cool, is extremely practical, easy to keep clean and overall just very practical. If I ever move to a new apartment I will look at buying a kitchen sink just like this one again.

However there are tons of different sink designs available and I guess it does depend on the design of the kitchen but I just love this sink!

What kind of sink do you have and are you looking at changing it any time soon?

Buy Xbox 360 Console

noreply@blogger.com (Forest Parks) — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 11:42:00 +0000

I have an xbox 360 and even lugged it with me around the world as they are so awesome. It is not solely a games playing system. It also plays music, videos and more. I can also sync podcasts and use extra software to watch youtube videos through my TV.... Pure amazing!

If you are looking to buy an xbox 360 console then I say it's a fantastic investment for all the reasons I mentioned above and that's not even talking about the amazing games!

Let me know if you get one or have one and what you think.

Thanks.

Glass Wall Tiles

noreply@blogger.com (Forest Parks) — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 11:27:00 +0000

I really like the glass wall tiles that you can get as back splash protectors for the kitchen and bathroom. They were originally a functional item but like any home decor you can now get the glass tiles in an almost endless variety of designs to suit any kitchen or bathroom layout.

You can get large glass tiles or little tiny ones and they are easily applied to your wall to stop the water getting into the plaster and ruining your walls.

What color and back splash designs do you like the most?

Portable Barcode Scanner...

noreply@blogger.com (Forest Parks) — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 11:14:00 +0000

I know it's silly but I am memorized with the portable barcode scanner that you see in use at the supermarket. I like the little laser beam that scans the items and it still boggles me how it can read something from some black printed lines.

The technology is pretty old now and could be seen as low tech. But it's still in use so obviously just one of those brilliantly simple idea that is yet to be eclipsed by microchips and such things. Although I have no doubts they are working on phasing the technology out in pursuit of more cash.

Anyway for now barcodes and barcode scanners rule and I think they are great! Next time you are at the supermarket just take a look at the portable barcode scanner and you will realize how cool it is!

Would you try weight loss supplements?

noreply@blogger.com (Forest Parks) — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 10:54:00 +0000

I am lucky that I have never been so overweight to be in the position to think about trying weight loss supplements. But I can understand that a point comes where you just want to do something about your ever growing issue!

Weight Loss Supplements can be chemical, natural or a mix so you should investigate very carefully and read as many reviews as possible. Also try trusted brands and make sure that none of the ingredients cause allergy problems for you.

The supplements may be just what you need but be sure before diving in.

Good luck!!

Do you need acne treatments?

noreply@blogger.com (Forest Parks) — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 10:37:00 +0000

Acne is a very common problem and most people have it at some point in their lives. Sadly it's also very embarrassing and although it may go away over time you want it gone yesterday!

Good acne treatments may be exactly what you need. Something that is gentle on your skin yet kill the bacteria and keeps your natural skin balance under control.

Often soap and water just is not enough as acne is more than just dirty skin. It could be anything from environmental factors to hormone imbalances!

Are Ellipticals any good?

noreply@blogger.com (Forest Parks) — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 10:29:00 +0000

In short my answer to that question would be, definitely, yes, the elliptical is awesome!

The elliptical is that machine in the gym that looks like a step machine but also has two moving arm parts. It's an amazing exerise machine if done right and provides high quality low-impact cardio.

I used the Elliptical first when I had a bad knee and I needed some low impact exercise but since then I use it regular and it's helped vary my routine and now I would consider getting one at home.

Get Money Off Your Medifast Purchases...

noreply@blogger.com (Forest Parks) — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 16:33:00 +0000

Medifast could be a great way to try and lose some of those extra pounds. A high protein, low fat nutritionally balanced diet with no calorie counting or anything technical needed. Just follow the plan and in theory you should start dropping that weight.

It sounds great but I am sure you don't want to pay full price. No one ever does to try things like these.... So here are some great Medifast coupons so you can get started and see how it works for yourself.

Thanks, and what do you think of Medifast?

Are you looking for a Plasma TV?

noreply@blogger.com (Forest Parks) — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 16:29:00 +0000

I have a just moved into a new apartment and purchased a little LCD TV. It's absolutely great but obviously like anyone who loves watching movies and playing video games one day I am aiming to go to the store, look at the plasma tvs and come home with one.

The future of hi-def gaming, movies and television means that the quality available to us daily is superb and it's a shame to not be taking advantage of these options.

What do you think? Do you already have a plasma? Are you buying one soon?

Have you ever had a colon cleanse?

noreply@blogger.com (Forest Parks) — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 10:39:00 +0000

I have not ever had a colon cleanse but often have been hearing of the benefits of such a thing. Apparently a colon cleanse can remove toxins, make you feel healhier and some people think younger too. Looking for the best colon cleanse is worth while too. You want to make sure you don't get a half a*sed job done! Excuse the pun and the bad language but i hope you know what I mean.

So, would you get one done, and if so how would you go about finding the best products to use? I look forward to hearing your comments.