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Is it my imagination or is buying for men awful?

It's my husband's birthday soon and he is just awful to buy for. He isn't interested in sports, doesn't care about clothes etc., his hobbies are really things I can't buy things for (he loves writing but already have many guidebooks on how to write a novel, how to get published etc. and lots of tools for writing). I usually buy him books but he never gets around to reading them and our house is overflowing with books. DVDs are a possibility but he is so painfully picky about what he watches. He's a science fiction geek but again - really picky.

One thing he does like is cool toys/gadgets/etc but I don't want to get him something that he's essentially never going to look at again. I've thought of getting him something practical but to be honest I just don't know.

Anyone have any suggestions? At the moment, all I can think of is to get him The West Wing on DVD and that seems quite a dull 25th birthday present! Has anyone got the man in their life something really different and exciting? I don't have huge amounts of money but I can probably manage about £100 although I'd rather get a few smaller things than one big thing.

I joined a gym a while ago and it opens on Friday. A few Qs;

1. What do you do whilst you're there, how long do you stay for?
2. What do you listen do, any playlist reccs?
3. Best way to get rid of/tone up your ~muffin top and stomach.

I am EXCITED lmao saaaad

Hello Ladies,
I was wondering what you carry in your every day bags?

I'm going to Paris for four days in June and I've never been abroad before or on a flight (AirFrance) so I have a couple of questions.

I'm thinking about just taking an old Primark weekend bag as hand luggage, would that be big enough to hold four days worth of stuff and would it be acceptable as hand luggage?

I've also bought a clear travel bottle set from Paperchase for toileteries, but I also wanted to take a small can of dry shampoo, would that be acceptable?

Finally I'm going to Euro Disney, but I don't really do trousers, would wearing a dress and going on the rides there be a really bad idea?

Sorry for the silly questions, just trying to be prepared!

1. Me, my mom and my brother very recently got our first ever passports and are now looking to go on holiday for the first ever time, but we don't really know anything about holidaying and don't have a clue where to start.

Can anybody suggest holidays for beginners that DON'T involve sitting around on a beach all day (that is an absolute nightmare for all three of us unless it is a fairly empty, pebbly beach). We're also looking for something that's not too expensive (under £1500 for all three of us if possible).

Days out in the UK

2. On a separate but similar note, can anybody suggest nice days/weekends out in the UK with fairly easy access via public transport?

Edit: I'm in Birmingham (but also in Reading a lot!)

Thanks!

Ok, words can't quite convey how pissed off I am with Office, I ordered these Converse trainers at the beginning of May for a trip I'm taking in June, last week I still hadn't heard or received anything so I emailed them last Thursday as I'm at work and can't phone them. Finally got a reply today saying that due to a "system error" my order had been cancelled and was told I could reorder them. However, they have now sold out in my size and I don't live near an Office store!!!!

So I am feeling a little desperate as I really want some shoes like the converse ones for my trip, do you where I could find something similar to these online? 

Hi :)

I have put on so much weight over this last year due to being crazy stressed with college and I'm really struggling to loose it at the moment.

I was wondering if you could suggest the best exercises or youtube video workouts etc that are perfect for all over body weight loss?

Thank you so much.

i have been poking around on etsy for a while trying to find nice business cards, made with recycled materials but everything is too whimsical for my taste (no birdcages or oldy timey phone illustrations for me plz). i'm about to give up and buy moo cards instead. but before i do could anyone suggest some etsy sellers? also - i don't want to pay $40 for 50 business cards. more like half that.

thank you!

ps. i am based in ireland so european/uk sellers would be even better!

it looks like a plain skater dress but with a full skirt and thick material?
any ideas?
TIA!

Can anyone id this dress please??

I'm going to be spending 3 days in Paris, two days at Disneyland and one day in the city, but I've never been away before, let alone been to Paris! So I'm just after some advice and tips when it comes to packing the essentials?

What would you recommend taking? And what would you take clothing-wise? I don't what to expect in terms of weather for Paris in early June. Is it similar to the UK?

I've just been prescribed with prozac but I'm in two minds as to whether to take it or not. My boyfriend is adamantly against me going on anti-depressants as he feels it will make me worse. I've been researching on the net and I'm more confused than ever. I'm worried about the side-effects, about becoming hooked, about it turning me into a zombie. I just wanted to know if anyone has taken it and what their experience of it is?

My next problem is telling uni about my depression. I'm in my first year of university, I've been struggling throughout the year to hand in coursework on time and my attendance has been less than steller but I always thought I would pull it together in time for exams, ace them and all would be well. Obviously that hasn't been the case. Trying to motivate myself to revise has been a huge challenge. I had my first exam on Monday and completely messed it up. It's like my brain just stopped functioning. I couldn't express myself at all and it was just a big disaster.

I had an exam this morning but I just couldn't do it so instead of going I finally decided to go and see a doctor which is when I was diagnosed with depression and prescribed prozac. My doctor is going to write a letter to back up an extenuating circumstances claim for me but how do I explain to my university why I didn't seek help before? I don't even know why myself. It seems pretty convenient being diagnosed with depression on the day of an exam doesn't it? My only answer to that question is that I just always thought I would snap out of it. Even after going to the doctor I'm still not fully convinced I need medication cos I always assumed that with depression you feel miserable all the time and I don't. I've booked an appointment to see a counsellor on friday so I can start sorting through my issues but I just don't know how to go about telling my tutor about my problems. I'm worried they'll just think it's an excuse and kick me out.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

I'm in the market for a good waterproof mascara. I'm off on holiday on Saturday and the last thing I want to happen (well not completely the last) is to come out of the pool/sea looking like a panda. Also one that won't be such a pain when I actually want to take it off to.

What do you recommend?

Thank youu :)