The Hot Flush

Sometimes revisiting the life goals you wrote down when you were 14 can cause absolute mayhem and nose bleeds. It's like laughter through tears just messier. And midlife confidence is a thing, and in the words of the make-up overlord L'Oreal, you're worth it.
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Nothing says reentry after a break than coming back to deeply disturbing human behaviour and questioning your very worth. Luckily there are horsies, friendships, laughter, career highpoints and new lipsticks. The valedictorians of light and shade are back.
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It's time to quit the negative self talk and worries about getting older. Also, kitten heeled jelly sandals are not OK and silk evening gowns seem questionable attire to the races. Or maybe we're just envious of boobs and bits not requiring support or absorbent reassurance. A two week break is in the offing. Probably best for all of us.
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A far reaching conversation from teenage body dysmorphia, to corruption inquiries as a stage for Oscar award winning levels of memory loss, comfort foods - then and now - and the joy of a good mani.
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Off script, no script, no notes, FIVE STARS. Girl crushes, the need for a Miss World-esque sash, incriminating voice notes, age-inappropriate behaviour, the need for mapping quality public toilets when rectal integrity is not guaranteed, and more beauty product advice. It's fast, it's loose, it's probably our best yet.
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