Ways to tell it is winter in Wellington*

• There is a sudden proliferation of black wool coats on the terrace.
• Everyone’s hair just got a tiny bit worse (well, mine did).
• It’s rainy, windy, thundery, and grey.
• I am suddenly thinking of tropical climes (despite having just returned from one).
• I finally caved and put my new feather and down blanket on my bed, which means I may never leave it again.

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Yes, I know it’s not even technically winter yet, but have you been outside?

Bits and bobs

Oh my god you guys. I had a facial yesterday, and you should too. It was incredible. It was the monthly special at Bodyscape. They describe it like this:

Self Renewal Face and Body Experience: Far more than a facial, this is the ultimate Aveda signature treatment. Our customised facial rejuvenates the skin while the upper body, hands and feet are massaged with Ayurvedic techniques to relieve stress and restore balance. Achieve a state of renewal and relaxation with this luxurious 90-minute treatment for only $80 this month (normally $120). Add our Total Eyes experience for another $20 (normally $50), and enjoy a wonderful two-hour treament for just $100. Total eyes involves an eyelash tint and an eyebrow shape and tint.

I would describe it thus:

“Snore”

Seriously. I was so relaxed I fell asleep. Which, for a person who has trouble falling asleep on a couch in her own home, is impressive. Falling asleep, half naked, under a towel, with a stranger touching you is, well, um unusual. And that I drifted off while said stranger was touching my feet: nothing short of miraculous.

The only bad thing was the excessive use of lavender (which I hate) in the Aveda products. And that 24 hours later and my skin still feels slightly oily – though I haven’t broken out like I often do after facials. And the eye plucking and tinting is good.

Seriously. You should ring them now and book. No, right now. There’s only a week left of the special. And you neeed to have this facial.

The other thing that is making life good this week (because this week, I really want to drink) is Puhoi Valley yoghurt. Seriously, so so good. So good I am scared to look at the nutritional information, because i think it must be so bad for me. But it’s yoghurt and I need calcium. Or something.

The other thing is that I seriously love the weather in Wellington at the moment. I know I’m in a minority, and everyone else is wet and windswept and grumpy, but I love stormy weather. So there.

Right, that’s all from me today. An update tomorrow on dryly – a week to go! and a frock.