Relationship/appearance predicament

[floriflee]

Perhaps not a short-term solution, but an egg yolk mask is also supposed to be good for the skin. It's a good source of Vitamin A, which is supposed to help promote healthy skin and decrease pimples. Other than that, there are the already-mentioned products/methods. Proactiv is supposed to be really good, but not sure you'd get your hands on it before Friday.

FYI, I've also tried out and used the toothpaste method--it works at drying out the pimples, but they don't go always away right the next day. I'd recommend putting an old pillowcase on your pillow if you plan to sleep with it on so as not to get it all over the place on a nice case.

 

[OutThere]

Toothpaste is a lifesaver on those random pimples...everyone gets them at one point or another, and a little toothpaste on at night and off in the morning will dry them out well, just do it a few days in advance so the redness has time to go away.

In the way of flirting...go for it, have fun, and see how she reacts. Watch how she positions herself, looks at you and talks to you. If you can relax yourself enough to interpret your gut feelings, they're usually pretty accurate.

As to the card: actually write a short note inside it, something more than "Thought you might like these." Write down what you really feel.

 

[asherman13]

Flowers and cards and whatnot are definate no-go's, as she lives 2 hours away from me and cost for the day before Valentine's Day. I want to be kind of subtle with whatever I do, so as to plant the idea in her head if it's not already there, but not to give it away (it being my feelings for her). The flowers seemed so good because she mentioned to me that that's what she wanted. I suppose I could send her an e-card or gift her a good iTunes song that I know she'll like, with a line of "I know you wanted a dozen roses, but this is the best I could do under such short notice..." or something like that.

How does that sound?

 

[sarae]

Flowers and cards and whatnot are definate no-go's, as she lives 2 hours away from me and cost for the day before Valentine's Day. I want to be kind of subtle with whatever I do, so as to plant the idea in her head if it's not already there, but not to give it away (it being my feelings for her). The flowers seemed so good because she mentioned to me that that's what she wanted. I suppose I could send her an e-card or gift her a good iTunes song that I know she'll like, with a line of "I know you wanted a dozen roses, but this is the best I could do under such short notice..." or something like that.

How does that sound?

The "short notice" part probably isn't the tone you want to send..
What about a nice email/phone call (since there isn't too much you can send at this late date) and then give her a rose this weekend?

 

[MarkCollette]

Yeah, don't be apologetic, and don't minimise your gift to her. You could email her something to the effect of: So, I'm holding your Valentines gift here, and damn does it look good! Too bad you have to wait until Friday to get it, but you know, life has its little tragedies. Don't worry, I'll enjoy if for you in the mean while

Remember, it's not the specific day that'll be so great for her, it'll be you there with her that will make the memories. Don't waste your time and money trying to have something delivered. Plus, you'll probably pick up flowers cheaper on Friday anyway

 

[blackfox]

Yeah, don't be apologetic, and don't minimise your gift to her. You could email her something to the effect of: So, I'm holding your Valentines gift here, and damn does it look good! Too bad you have to wait until Friday to get it, but you know, life has its little tragedies. Don't worry, I'll enjoy if for you in the mean while

Remember, it's not the specific day that'll be so great for her, it'll be you there with her that will make the memories. Don't waste your time and money trying to have something delivered. Plus, you'll probably pick up flowers cheaper on Friday anyway

Damn fine idea. Damn fine.

 

[BakedBeans]

You could maybe try growing a goatee? That might hide the little buggers, and you never know she might like it! If you don't fancy that, when I was younger and at that spotty age I used to give them a dab of TCP before I went to bed. I seem to remember that helped with them a bit.

I'm sure though that if your lady friend does like you, she won't let a couple of spots put her off you. And don't worry about any 'moves' – you seem to have done alright so far just being yourself, I'd just carry on in the same vein and see how things develop.

TCP - oh dear lord.....

I'm not sure people have that in the states or not - but its a childs worst nightmare.... I'm sure jaffa will remember falling over whilst on his skateboard or playing football then running in with a grazed knee only for mum to say "ill just get the tcp''

AGHHHHHHHH NOT THE TCP

 

[vniow]

Saturday morning, I woke up to a decent-sized breakout of pimples around my chin. I've been washing my face like a madman since then, and I've seen some improvement, but nothing significant. Do you guys know of any way to get rid of them by Friday morning? I'm sure she won't mind them too much, but still...I mind, very much.

Start injecting oestrogen into your upper asscheek weekly. Your zit problem will disappear.

 

[Jovian9]

Flowers and cards and whatnot are definate no-go's, as she lives 2 hours away from me and cost for the day before Valentine's Day. I want to be kind of subtle with whatever I do, so as to plant the idea in her head if it's not already there, but not to give it away (it being my feelings for her). The flowers seemed so good because she mentioned to me that that's what she wanted. I suppose I could send her an e-card or gift her a good iTunes song that I know she'll like, with a line of "I know you wanted a dozen roses, but this is the best I could do under such short notice..." or something like that.

How does that sound?

Find a flower shop, call them, and have 11 red roses delivered to her with what you said above on the card (Anonymously........I know you wanted roses.....). Do an internet search or call information....shouldn't be hard to find a flower shop in her area.
Send her an eCard and/or an iTunes song for Valentines Day. Make sure she knows this is from you so she knows you remembered and were thinking about her (on this day).
When you see her this weekend bring a white rose with you and give it to her in person letting her know that you are completing the dozen (with the 11 before).

If she likes you....you will have definitely won her over.
If she kind of likes you or isn't sure, this will definitely move her in the positive direction.
If she doesn't like you then by this weekend you should know and you can move on. But you've done your part and if you remain friends she'll never forget this Valentines.

 

[electronboy]

Clinique makes a product that is a spot acne treatment. Comes in a green tube. Only use this product on the red or inflamed areas of skin. You can use it during the day, but it will dry to a shiny finish. This is normal. Do not rub the stuff or touch your face ever with dirty hands as this causes dirt to get into your pores and then causes acne.

For best results the Clinique treatment can be reapplied every 4 hours. I was once in a similar situation and got my face close to normal in 2 days. Keeping yourself hydrated --drinking 4-8 glasses of water per day--will help rid your body of impurities and also has been shown to improve the texture and hydration of the skin.

Good Luck!

 

[Jaffa Cake]

AGHHHHHHHH NOT THE TCP

Always accompanied with the words,

"This won't hurt a bit..."

 

[asherman13]

Just thought I'd give you guys an update...

The pimples are going away, with twice-daily face scrubs and use of AcneFree's saliclyc acid / benzoyl peroxide combination.

As for Valentine's Day...I gifted her an iTunes song titled "A Dozen Roses" by Braid (she loves alternative rock) while I was IMing with her. She's pretty happy, to say the least. She's looking forward to a card on Friday. On Sunday night we somehow talked each other into some possibly alone time during the weekend (She wouldn't watch Grey's Anatomy for the first time unless I promised to watch a bunch of episodes [that I have on my 5G iPod] of the show with her this weekend. Being the gentleman, I agreed.), so hopefully things will work out quite nicely.

Any more tips?

 

[Abstract]

Don't send her a dozen roses. Get one, or don't get any. Put more thought into the card.

Also, don't wash it so often, and don't touch it with your dirty, greasy fingers. Also wash your hands all the time.