Horrorscope etc.

From Rob Brezsny's Free Will Astrology:

For the next week, Capricorn, be an expanded and intensified version of yourself. In other words, do what's most unique about you, but do it even more and better and clearer than you normally do. If, for example, your specialty is being an emotionally intelligent organizer who artfully creates order, do that with even more flair than usual. If you have an exceptional knack for building structures that bring out the best in people, go crazy with that skill. It's a perfect moment for you to be bigger than life. Why? Because you have more power than usual to change the world around you.

I like this! One thing I like about Brezsny's horrorscopes is that they just give you interesting ideas for taking a new perspective on life. Now, what would this be for me? I know that everything about me all combined certainly makes me unique, but what thing do I do, what role do I fill, that really defines me? *ponders*

Last night's date night was lovely. I feel a bit spoiled, getting taken out to dinner by pierceheart TWICE this week for very nice meals! :) Friday night and Saturday, we're going down to visit my parents. That should be nice. It's been a while since I saw them, and even longer for pierceheart. There's a chance we might hit the Newport Oktoberfest on Saturday, which sounds fun.

OK, back to work for me. I hate researching someone who has an eponymous company that is very big and well-known. It means that when I'm looking up info about THEM, it's all just references to their company. Oy. No way around that, really, since eliminating the word "Corporation" from search results so as not to get "Joe Schmoe Corporation" would possibly cut out some useful stuff.

Seeking some skincare help

OK, folks, I'm looking for recommendations for at-home microdermabrasion or peel kits. Basically, I want something that will get rid of dead skin so my pores are less likely to clog, and also help get rid of fine lines.

I've tried Philosophy's Microdelivery Peel, and liked it quite a bit when I was using it regularly, but if anyone has anything better, or as good but for less money, I'm interested. I'd prefer recommendations on stuff you or someone you know has actually tried and liked.

I am NOT really interested in suggestions for natural, make-it-in-your-kitchen stuff right now. Trust me, folks, I've tried almost all of 'em without noticeable results. I need some SERIOUS exfoliation with more evenly shaped particles than natural versions (crushed nuts or nut shells, etc.) can provide. My skin exfoliates slowly and badly on its own. Always has.

Yeah, I'm feeling old when I look in the mirror. My eyes. My forehead. The lines around my mouth. Oy. I know darn well I notice them more than anyone else, but I DO notice them.

EDIT: Hmm. It appears Olay has a kit that is just like the Philosophy one. It has the same peptide crystal & vitamin scrub and lactic acid activator. I might just give that a shot.

For cuddlycthulhu

Happy Cephalopod Appreciation Day!