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I have a loving wife and family. I'm a generally healthy 29 year old who's moderately active and doesn't smoke or drink. I don't have any life threatening illnesses or ailments (that I know of) and aside from a couple of broken bones, I've never been seriously injured. I have access to medical attention when I need it. I live in a safe neighborhood with friendly neighbours. I love my career and I earn enough money to cover my needs.
From this description you might be saying to yourself, "why is this guy depressed?". Depression isn't always easy to spot. Some people are so good at building a façade and acting normal that you'd never know.
I've had depression since before I met many of my close friends and even my wife. Most people in my life have only known the version of me with depression: My short fuse, my habit of falling asleep at family get togethers, my binge watching of TV and movies for days… my addictions, and how I latch onto and obsess over the next "big thing."
To my close friends and family, this was just "Brian".
But it's not me… I've never seen myself that way.
It started at age 13
My earliest memory of feeling depressed was in grade 8. I was 13 years old, it was the fall, raining and cold outside. All the kids were playing indoors, but I wasn't.
I was standing at the doors looking out to the playground watching the rain fall, feeling what I'd later come to understand is a paradox of depression…
The desire to be alone, but also feeling extremely lonely.
In the winter, it got worse… but school, friends and hockey kept me distracted. In the summer, I spent most of my time outdoors and my mood improved.
Later that year, when I started Grade 9, the depression manifested a bit differently. One day after class, I reached out to my high school Phys Ed teacher and explained to him that as fall comes I feel like there is a thick, black fog that sets in over my brain and it makes it hard to feel happy or care about life.
"a thick, black fog that sets in over my brain"
I wasn't told to see my family doctor or talk to the school counselor. I wasn't even told to tell my parents. I was told "it's all in your head; everyone gets the winter blues", and for the next 5 years that's what I went on believing.
It was kind of like living with a really bad cold for 5 years, that got even worse in the winters. That cold that you tell everyone, "I'm fine, don't worry it's not contagious" as you sneeze and cough with a weary smile. Secretly, you know you're still sick.
I'd fake feeling well, hoping people wouldn't see the symptoms. But deep down I knew something was off. I just didn't know it was depression.
A real diagnosis
After another 5 years, I mustered up enough courage to get over my self denial and went to see my doctor. She diagnosed me with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). I remember the "Aha! I knew it!" feeling mixed with curiosity and regret.
She gave me two options for treatment: light therapy and/or antidepressants
I wasn't keen on antidepressants. I believed that if you were taking antidepressants, you were pretty screwed up and I wasn't ready to admit to myself I even had depression.
So I decided to try light therapy and I bought myself one of these bad boys…
Unless you want people asking a lot of questions about the giant lamp sitting in your living room, I highly recommend going with something a little bit smaller. This is the one I'm currently using. Philips HF3332/60 GoLITE Blu
A Sliver of Hope
Yay a treatment! It works!
…Kind of.
It took a long time before I started feeling better… like 4 weeks, and I couldn't be sure if it was the days getting longer or the light therapy kicking in.
The therapy didn't come close to relieving the depression to the level of relief I'd been experiencing in the summer, which turned out to be still pretty depressed by clinical standards.
I started to grow very curious though. Learning that there were treatments as simple as sitting in front of a light opened up a world of possibilities for treating my depression.
I started doing research and experimentation into different remedies. I tried quite a few over-the-counter & DIY solutions. Some of them even worked, but after a few weeks I'd be back at square one.
The Façade
Eventually, I gave up.
I started to pretend I wasn't depressed. I slowly built a façade of my own and I struggled through trying to keep the collateral damage of my emotions to a minimum.
It turns out you can't trick yourself out of depression and ignoring it doesn't make it go away either.
"You can't trick yourself out of depression"
I lived for years in denial of my depression. I graduated University, started my company, and even managed to get married.
But living with depression meant I was making a lot decisions from a negative state of mind, whether I was aware of it or not. Over time, those decisions compounded and eventually the cracks in the façade turned into gaping fissures.
The façade I built was a tricky one. It buried my flaws very deep and it often made other people feel like they were the problem. I wasn't abusive or mean. I didn't drink or do drugs. I went to family gatherings. I worked hard on my business, telling my wife it was for our future. Generally, I wasn't doing anything wrong. I think it might have been easier for my wife if I was. Then she could have pointed her finger at the elephant in the room and brought the underlying issue to the surface.
My wife is one of the most caring and compassionate people I've ever meet. She's the kind of person who cries just by seeing other people cry. She's constantly looking for ways to make the world a better place (she spent a month in Bolivia taking care of animals rescued from traffiking) and she believes it's her vocation to one day save dogs who end up in kill shelters…
But mostly, she cared so much about me that she took on the responsibility of my happiness. And, like a black hole draining the sun of it's light, I was slowly sucking the life out of her.
I couldn't blame her when she told me "I feel like I'm alone when we we're together".
"I feel like I'm alone when we we're together"
We were supposed to be a team, but after three years of her carrying our marriage, her light had run out.
I might have taken some chances experimenting with home remedies for depression, but I wasn't going to take any chances with my marriage.
It was time to see a professional.
Our first few sessions with the therapist were pretty by-the-book, but as the therapist started to get to know us better, he started to see the writing on the wall.
What the therapist knew that I didn't know was that unless I started to treat my depression, we were only going to going to get so far with repairing our marriage. So he proposed an 'experiment': try antidepressants for the winter months, and if they don't work, stop.
After a short discussion, my apprehension to antidepressant medications (mostly around side effects) was put at ease and within a few days I had my prescription filled and a new daily habit.
A Slice of Hope
Over months of working with the therapist, we started to see some great results. My mind was clear. My anxiety was fading. I had a vision and plan for the future, I was setting goals, and I'd built new and healthy habits. I felt in control and capable of handling whatever the universe threw at me. I was a lot more present in my marriage. My wife felt it too. She felt supported and cared for. It may seem crazy but even my vocabulary improved. Shit, I even found the silver lining when my office burned down!
The antidepressants were working, and I had experienced no undesirable side effects. Bonus!
It seemed like each month I felt better and better.
For the first time since I was 13 years I old, I felt what how other people felt. I felt normal.
…And then I didn't.
The fog gradually rolled in. I wasn't able to stick to my goals and I lost sight of the future. I wasn't helping around the house anymore and instead of spending time with my wife, I started to gravitate towards escapes like binge watching hours of Netflix.
This regression seemed to line up perfectly with the when my Seasonal Affective Disorder would normally kick in. But feeling good is addictive, so when I started to lose it I knew I needed to get it back.
I brought up the changes in my behaviour with the therapist and within a week I had added a second medication on top of the first one.
After a few months of taking this second medication, which did bring on some unwanted side effects (yawing constantly, insomnia, headaches and trouble recalling short term memories) I wasn't feeling any better.
Getting to First Principles
It was around this time that I started wondering if I was actually treating my depression or slapping band-aids on an open wound.
I've realized that unless I understand what's causing my depression, I'm just throwing darts in the dark and crossing my fingers that one will hit the bullseye.
I couldn't agree me more with Einstein's famous quote "Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results."
So… it's time to do something different.
I believe that, to have a chance of curing my depression, I need to understand the root cause. The "first principles" as Elon Musk would say.
To start, I'm going to create a list of clinically identified causes of depression and then take or develop the tests required to rule out each cause until I've found the root.
As I go through this journey, I will use this website to publish my theories, methods and results so that if you wish to attempt to cure your own depression, you can save some time and learn from my trials and errors.
Sign up here to get an email notification about my next post.
Hi, I'm Brian.
Entrepreneur and Creator of undepressed.me
I'm helping to eliminate the stigma against mental health issues and to connect other entrepreneurs to the information, support and treatments needed to overcome depression.


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Poem-A-Day for the Month of April - Day 25: Quinzai
I quickly read the instructions, but did not take the time to ponder them. The result was, and always is, that I got a little mixed up and did things 'my' way instead of the 'proper' way.
Here's the unfolding of my thought process...
Church, My Filling Station
I go to church on Sunday
For spiritual
Oops. Reread the instructions.
Must have a statement and a question.
Why go to church on Sunday?
For spiritual
No, no. The statement comes first, then the question.
Like when giving instructions to one of the kids.
Each Sunday, I go to church.
Why this constant need
To renew?
In terms of communicating a heart-felt message, I prefer my first one. Too bad it didn't meet the day's requirements.
Although my second attempt keeps the spirit of the first, it does not do so as smoothly, and again misses the assignment.
And though the third one fits the assignment, it seems to have strayed a bit from the essence conveyed in the first. It now seems to question my need to continue going to church at all, the opposite of my intent.
Obviously, I felt compelled to rework the message of the first instead of composing new topics as I hurriedly reread the instructions.
If you are truly observant, you've probably noticed this propensity of mine to leap before looking, a trait shared, no doubt, by countless others.
I have (and suspect this is universal) one room that always remains at least partially vacant. It's the room for improvement.
Sometimes it's partially filled with people like me standing around, hoping.
Anna Arnett


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James Blackman's visit to Tallahassee last weekend was a good one.
The Glades Central quarterback, who committed to FSU in August, told CBSSports.com in a story posted Sunday that Seminoles coaches and players "really made me feel like I am at home."
He was hosted on his official visit by FSU quarterback Deondre Francois, who helped lead the Seminoles to an Orange Bowl win over Michigan last month.
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On Monday, Blackman shut down his recruiting and announced his intention via Twitter to enroll at FSU.
Blackman, a three-star recruit who is the No. 5-ranked player on the Post's Class of 2017 Big Board, is coming off a standout senior season for the Raiders.
The 6-foot-5, 163-pound pro-style quarterback threw for 2,158 yards and 14 touchdowns in 2016, and completed nearly 60 percent of his passes.
He was named to the Post's Small Schools Offense First Team earlier this month.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Arthur Hemingway, a former Southern California fullback who became paralyzed when he was hit by a car during football camp of his 1978 freshman season, has died. He was 49.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Arthur Hemingway, a former Southern California fullback who became paralyzed when he was hit by a car during football camp of his 1978 freshman season, has died. He was 49.
Hemingway died Thursday at his home in Oceanside, according to a university press release. The cause of his death had not been determined.
Hemingway was walking on a sidewalk near the USC campus on Aug. 23, 1978, when he was struck by a stolen car driven by a 17-year-old fleeing police, according to the university. He suffered severe head and internal injuries, a broken leg and spent four weeks in a coma.
He underwent more than 20 operations, including brain surgery twice. He was left confined to a wheelchair and with slurred speech, but remained active, the university said.
Hemingway spent the early 1990s helping coach football in the San Diego area. He started the Arthur Hemingway Foundation to help disabled students pursue their education.
Hemingway returned to USC at age 30 on a scholarship from USC's "Swim With Mike" Physically Challenged Athletes Scholarship Fund. He earned a bachelor's degree in English and a master's in education, according to the university.
Sverre Fehn
OSLO (AP) — Norwegian architect Sverre Fehn, whose unique style of blending modern forms with Scandinavian traditions earned him the prestigious Pritzker Architecture Prize, has died. He was 84.
Fehn died in a retirement home in Oslo late Monday, his grandson Jacob Fehn told The Associated Press.
Born in Kongsberg in 1924, Fehn graduated from the Architectural School of Oslo in 1949.
In 1958 he received international acclaim with his Norwegian Pavilion at the Brussels World Exhibition and in 1962 with his Nordic Pavilion at the Venice Biennale, which was built around growing trees. Most of Fehn's works are in Norway, including the white concrete Glacier Museum, which has been hailed as a landmark within contemporary architecture. Completed in 1991, it stands on a plain carved by Norway's Jostedal Glacier at Fjaerland Fjord.
He also built the Aukrust Museum in Alvdal and the Hedmark Cathedral Museum in Hamar which has ramps and galleries overhanging archaeological ruins.
In 1997, Fehn was honored with one of his field's most prominent accolades, the Pritzker award, for his ability to give "great primacy in his designs to the relationship between the built and the natural environment."


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The Grahams - The Wild One
Since the release of their latest record Glory Bound, The Grahams have toured the US, Europe and Australia. Their Live soundtrack and award winning Documentary Rattle the Hocks, has appeared at numerous film festivals both domestically and internationally. Noted highlights over the last year have included sharing stages with the late Leon Russell, Ray Wylie Hubbard, John Fullbright, The Wood Brothers, Parker Millsap, Sam Bush and others.
In 2016 the band also screened their film, and performed, at The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and the Los Angeles and Mississippi Grammy Museums, with special guests Cody and Luther Dickinson of the North Mississippi Allstars.
Catch them before they head back to the UK.
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Stick to just telling them the facts; do not embellish or downplay your injuries, and do not give a statement on record until you talk to an attorney.
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If the at-fault party in the accident drives for Uber but was not logged onto the app at the time of the accident, the driver's personal insurance will cover your damage just like in any other car accident. Like any other driver in a personal car, he is responsible for having the state minimum liability insurance to pay for repairs to your vehicle and any personal injuries you suffer.
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linking up with Hey Harriet
in case you are wondering why my shadow shots are posted on Saturday...it's Sunday in Australia!
a lovely textured pattern of shadows across the portraits here...
A lovely photo of two gorgeous children (oh, the shadows are good too!!)
Cute kids!
Beautiful children, lovely shadows! Doesn't get much better than that! Hope you have a great weekend!
What a lovely portrait. It looks cool under there!
Great job with the shadows. Park Day is always Fun Day!
Shade is the best place to play on a sunny day. (I am amazed at how many parents think nothing of sizzling their kids' skin in the sun!)
A shadow's an odd sort of thing;
It might have a nose or a wing,
A tail like a dog,
A bump like a log,
But one thing it has not is bling!
© 2010 by Magical Mystical Teacher
Shadows in Solitude
What a sweet smile!!
Shadow shots on a relaxing walk, have a great weekend!
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Love your hat. :)


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USERRA / Military Leave
A. The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA)
USERRA protects the job rights of individuals who voluntarily or involuntarily leave employment positions to undertake military service or certain types of service in the National Disaster Medical System. USERRA also prohibits employers from discriminating against past and present members of the uniformed services, and applicants to the uniformed services.
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You have the right to be reemployed in your civilian job if you leave that job to perform service in the uniformed service and:
You ensure that your employer receives advance written or verbal notice of your service;
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You return to work or apply for reemployment in a timely manner after conclusion of service; and
You have not been separated from service with a disqualifying discharge or under other than honorable conditions.
If you are eligible to be reemployed, you must be restored to the job and benefits you would have attained if you had not been absent due to military service or, in some cases, a comparable job.
C. Right To Be Free From Discrimination and Retaliation
If you:
- Are a past or present member of the uniformed service;
- Have applied for membership in the uniformed service; or
- Are obligated to serve in the uniformed service;
then an employer may not deny you initial employment, reemployment, retention in employment, promotion, or any benefit of employment because of this status.
In addition, an employer may not retaliate against anyone assisting in the enforcement of USERRA rights, including testifying or making a statement in connection with a proceeding under USERRA, even if that person has no service connection.
D. Health Insurance Protection
If you leave your job to perform military service, you have the right to elect to continue your existing employer-based health plan coverage for you and your dependents for up to 24 months while in the military.
Even if you don't elect to continue coverage during your military service, you have the right to be reinstated in your employer's health plan when you are reemployed, generally without any waiting periods or exclusions (e.g., pre-existing condition exclusions) except for service-connected illnesses or injuries.
E. Enforcement
The U.S. Department of Labor, Veterans' Employment and Training Service (VETS) is authorized to investigate and resolve complaints of USERRA violations.
This policy applies to all the employees of the University.
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A Biblical Response to Current Events – 6-22-18
SNAP Responsibility Isn't
What's Happening: "The House of Representative just passed (narrowly – 213-211) an $867 Billion complicated farm bill that altered some of the current Food Stamp program's (SNAP) provisions that causes those able to work more. The Senate, however, has their own version (https://www.yahoo.com/news/u-house-approves-farm-bill-major-food-stamps-201401228–business.html). 'Farm bills are massive, providing funding for diverse programs including food aid, crop subsidies, rural development, conservation and efforts to stem the opioid crisis in rural communities. The last bill came into effect in 2014, two years behind schedule, after extensive congressional negotiations and partisan fights over food stamps,' the Yahoo News article reads."
Knee-Jerk Response: "Doesn't the Bible say, 'No work, no eat?'"
Biblical Response: "Kind of…I mean, you can infer that from Prov. 21:25-26 and 1 Thess. 3:6, but compassion should rule the day (there some who simply cannot work). However, when you provide no incentive for folks to do the hard thing, they won't. It would be great if human nature was always industrious, but we usually follow the path of least resistance…let's face it…we're basically lazy."
"Christians? We have the same tendencies of every man. The difference is that we now have a new nature (2 Cor. 5:17)…and we have a Helper (John 14:16, 26); in ourselves, we are just not that responsible."
Here's a Prayer You Can Pray: "Heavenly Father, help us to be compassionate and not to '"game" the system when we are often quite capable; in Jesus' Name, amen."
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Monday, March 17, 2014
Monday Musings: intuition
When I was on vacation in Banff, Canada, at Lake Louise several years ago, hubby and I were hiking along the perimeter towards the glacier. He wanted to hike up the glacier. I didn't, so I stopped. I was standing on the path when something told me to go sit on the bench about 3 feet away. I did. Not one minute later, a huge boulder came tumbling down the embankment landing right where I had been standing. I'm pretty sure I'd be dead or severely injured if I hadn't moved to the bench. So why do I still question that voice sometimes.
A very intuitive healer told me that it's human nature. The voice whispers and our rational mind says, "that doesn't make sense," or, "I don't understand," and so we don't listen. She said the thing to do is train ourselves to listen and hear, even if we don't act on what we're hearing.
Two things happened this past week that I needed to pay attention to. When I didn't, I was majorly stressed. Once I listened, the stress eased considerably. Think I got it now? We'll see....
How about you? Do you always hear and listen to your intuition?
P.S. Here's a photo of Spring making its presence known in Albuquerque Bio Park.
15 comments:
- Optimistic Existentialist said...
Karen I am a big believer in listening to intuition. In my opinion, it's rarely wrong :)
- March 17, 2014 at 4:37 AM
- Elizabeth Spann Craig/Riley Adams said...
I love your reminders to listen to our intuition...so frequently, I don't.
And...what an amazing escape! So glad you listened to your intuition in Banff!
- March 17, 2014 at 4:47 AM
- L. Diane Wolfe said...
Let's hear it for spring! I'm tired of freezing. Although I will today, as it's not to even hit 40 degrees.
That voice might not make sense, but it knows more than we do. I'm glad you moved to the beach.
- March 17, 2014 at 6:17 AM
- Mason Canyon said...
I believe there is a voice there and I hear it. Unfortunately being human I don't always act on what it says and I pay the price. BTW, love the photo.
- March 17, 2014 at 6:38 AM
- L.G. Smith said...
We can be idiots not listening to that intuition sometimes. Glad you listened and went and sat on that bench!
- March 17, 2014 at 6:55 AM
- Alex J. Cavanaugh said...
Glad you moved!
I'm overly cautious so I tend to listen to that voice. For me, that voice is God, and no, it never makes sense in our world.
- March 17, 2014 at 7:55 AM
- Robin said...
I could be wrong but I suspect that the inner voice is God whispering in our ear. Or our spirit guide. Or an angel. And we don't listen to that voice to our detriment. I really can't think of a single time when NOT listening to that voice would have been better. So, yeah, I am with on following the whispers.
As for your near crushing by a boulder... so glad that you listened to that voice. That voice is powerful and has our best interests in mind. Why do we need such HUGE demonstrations to understand?
- March 17, 2014 at 7:57 AM
- Karen Walker said...
Keith, I'm not sure it could ever be wrong.
Elizabeth, me, too!
Diane, oh, poor baby - hope Spring comes soon there.
Mason, me either - that's why I'm posting - as a reminder to myself
LG, I think we're babies taking baby steps with this stuff
Alex, I like how you put that -"overly cautious" - I tend to be very spontaneous. Maybe I need to slow down a little bit.
Robin, I think so too. I ask myself that same question - I'd like less pain with my lessons, please.
- March 17, 2014 at 8:05 AM
- Jerry n Kimberly Peterson said...
Following that intuition is the toughest for us...when we do we look back and see that it was right but then other times we ignore and we end up off course and in stress. We too are learning how to listen to it but first we really need to learn to distinguish it from fear. Never sure if it is fear telling us not to or is it intuition...still learning!
Good luck in all your adventures and may they all be following your intuition because it feels so good being on the right path.
- March 17, 2014 at 9:05 AM
- Arlee Bird said...
I tend to believe that most writers basically repeat the same theme or something related to tell variations of the same story. We write not only what we need to learn, but what we want to tell others. If we didn't have anything to say I don't think we'd be writing.
Me? I tend to make a lot of the same dumb mistakes repeatedly. I'm either not listening a lot of the time or just not getting what's being told to me.
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- March 17, 2014 at 10:49 AM
- D.G. Hudson said...
Great example of the positive outcomes of listening to our intuition.
I'm a person that does listen. In a self-defense class the police officer said 'listen to your gut feelings'. If it doesn't feel comfortable, don't go there. It's primal instinct.
- March 17, 2014 at 11:14 AM
- Karen Walker said...
Jerry n Kimberly, you two sure are on your right path!
Lee, you make me laugh - I'll bet your more intuitive than you are giving yourself credit for
DG,thanks you are one lucky person if you have trained yourself to listen. It's a real gift.
- March 17, 2014 at 1:10 PM
- Liza said...
Lovely picture! I do try to listen, because my voices have been right on enough occasions that I don't dare ignore them.
- March 17, 2014 at 2:20 PM
- Jennifer Shirk said...
Whoa, that's a cool story.
I don't think I listen to my intuition enough so I probably would have been hit.
- March 17, 2014 at 5:17 PM
- Suze said...
'Not one minute later, a huge boulder came tumbling down the embankment landing right where I had been standing.'
Oh, my gosh, Karen! I got major chills reading that.
- March 18, 2014 at 10:06 AM


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It was a typical Melbourne day in December, and I was walking through my own real life version of the Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants, going with my high school girlfriends to get our nails done in preparation for my best friend's wedding that weekend. We had had every conversation under the sun, and still didn't run out of things to talk about. And after talking boys, and reunions, and gossip, and weddings, and mothers in law, and dreams, we arrived at skin care. And praise the damn lord. The bride to be had the clearest skin on the planet, and I wanted in. Another girl spoke up, talking at great length about the intricacies of balanced and careful skin care, and we all got on board, ready to commence our skincare journeys, to say goodbye to caked layers of foundation and the seventeen-year-old-self shame of another red angry pimple exploding its way into the middle of my face.
I felt my skin had become exceptionally terrible since working full time, sitting in the harsh fluourescents and the constant air conditioning and the makeup and the bad food (probably all also attributable to the ever-growing flub around my bod). I gave my friend licence to instruct me what to do and when to do it, and now that I'm also wearing a pretty diamond on my left hand, she has been appointed official Wedding Skincare Consultant.
The goal: that I can walk down the aisle with skin so glowing it doesn't need makeup.
The process: was kickstarted with many many text messages. I've shared the bespoke program designed by my ever-excellent Wedding Skincare Consultant below.
Stage One: Make-up be gone
We began with the fact that I am impossibly lazy and often don't bother to remove my makeup at night (I know, I know, I'm awful). I was instructed to purchase Clinique's Take The Day Off cleansing balm.
The balm is used every night when removing my makeup (since I wear makeup every day). I use two fingers to scoop up some of the balm, rub it between my two forefingers, then gently rub it into my face using a circular motion. It is an extremely unattractive process as my mascara ends up all over my face, but I'm reassured that unlike all my other useless makeup removers, it actually gets rid of the mascara and all of the foundation. The balm is really gentle, so my skin also feels like it's being cared for, unlike the alcohol-based removers I've used in the past.
Stage Two: Cleansers
Like many girls I know, I love a good trip to Priceline, an impulsive purchase of a set of three cleansers / toners / moisturisers that are on sale and in cute packaging, only to use it for a few days and let the set gather dust in the back of my cupboard. I've never dedicated much time or effort to consider the ingredients and what will best complement and service my skin. My all-knowing Wedding Skincare Consultant prescribed two cleansers to begin the skincare journey to glowing perfection: the Clinique Facial Soap in mild (not the foaming one) for the morning, and Neutrogena's Deep Clean Cream Cleanser for night.
The Clinique facial soap is also available in extra-mild, but I figured my skin could do with a bit of extra help. It is a gel cleanser, which I was informed is best for the morning or after exercising, when you're looking for your face to feel fresh and hydrated. I was also under strict instructions to avoid any gel cleanser with foaming, as it contains bad alcohols for the skin and dries you right out, doing you no favours when it comes to the later stages of skincare journeys in hydrating. I've used the facial soap every morning when in the shower (probably cheating, but it was the only way I could think of to build using the cleanser into my daily routine so I didn't forget or get lazy), and definitely feel that it is refreshing and like my skin is actually getting a proper wash. My only gripe is the container I got has a fault pump, so I need to unscrew the lid and tip it into my hand. Once I've used up a body wash that has about six drops left, I'm planning on pouring it into that. I've been surprised by how bloody annoying this fault is, but obviously it isn't insurmountable. I'll just be paying more attention next time I purchase.
The evenings are for the cream cleanser. Potential products included the Neutrogena mentioned above, the Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Hydrating Cleanser, La Roche-Posay Toleriane Dermo Cleanser, L'Oreal Age Perfect Cleanser Milk, CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser, Yes to Carrots Daily Cream Facial Cleanser or A'kin Pure Creamy Cleanser and Toner. My decision was based on the not particularly discerning process of selecting what was available in my closest Priceline. The purpose of selecting a cream cleanser for the evening was that (and I quote), 'your skin has been out fighting the elements all day and it needs a hug and some loving in order to repair itself'. I use the Neutrogena cleanser after Taking Off The Day with my Clinique. The creaminess really does feel amazing after a long day, and I go to bed feeling like I've finally done my skin a favour.
Stage Three: Hydration
Now that I'd built the foundation of actually cleaning my face, we approached the more serious steps of addressing hydration. This is the real key to progressing in the skincar ejourney apparently – as no other issue can really be fixed until your skin is hydrated. The primary contributory factor to my failed skin is the pleasant office environment of too much air con and dry heat. This has caused my skin to lose all moisture and oils, then it has gone into overdrive producing more oil,. causing pimples. The dehydration can also be blamed for the fine lines all over my face (that plus the fact somehow I'm six months away from turning 27). I was prescribed Hydroluron by Indeed Labs, a serum that tackles dehydration.
This product is super popular, so I wasn't able to pick it up in any of the Pricelines in Perth CBD and instead ordered it online, most likely fuelling the reception's thoughts that all I do all day is shop online. This serum locks in the hydration that comes from the moisturiser you have to apply afterwards. And I'm looking forward to saying goodbye to my annoying fine lines, and actually feeling like my skin likes me.
Stage four: Pimple zapping
Okay, I couldn't actually think of the right title for this section. But this final product was purchased to help attacking the fact that pimples keep poking their way onto my face and making me feel irritated. Serozinc by La Roche-Posay is a toner that you spray on your face after cleansing, which helps skin heal and rejuvenate. I have ended up leaving mine in the kitchen since you can also spray on during the day if my skin is feeling hot or tired for some extra hydration over makeup – so now everytime I walk through the kitchen I see the blue bottle and give my skin a spritz.
I have faithfully purchased every product, and committed to following my routine. I'm exceptionally proud of for the nights when I was too boozy to remove my contacts, but faithfully took off the day, thoroughly cleansed and moisturised. I never miss a morning cleanse, and generally I think I'm seeing some positive progress towards being that dreamy glowing bride I long for.
Keep an eye out for future stage installations and updates on my skincare journey!


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As small businesses, "Speaking Human" on social media is one of our greatest advantages.
In a world where purchases are based on consumer trust, this couldn't be more important.
There's a reason the About page is one of the most-viewed pages on a website. Psst.. Learn how to revolutionize yours here! Today, we want to know who we're working with!
Smaller business has the upper hand when it comes to getting to know our people and making it easy for them to get to know us. Because we ARE human - and often, just ONE human, reaching out from behind the screen to touch the other humans we do all this work FOR!
We're busy building relationships - not client lists. A big part of that is sharing who we are without all the spit and polish.
And perhaps nothing is more intriguing than taking a glimpse beneath the hood of another life. Peeking behind-the-scenes of how a business "works."
It's fun! And fun is what we do here, right?
THE CHALLENGE: Document a Day in Your Business Life In 15 Seconds.
Why 15 seconds? Well, for one, it's about all the attention span a lot of us have these days! But it's also the time cap on videos for Instagram :-).
Whether you work in an office, a coffee shop - or like me - in your backyard - the idea here is the same.
But the ways in which you can rise to the occasion of this challenge are literally endless!
Here are some of my favorite ideas (scroll on down for the how-to).
Let the moments fall where they may. Record what you're doing every hour on the hour from when you wake until you fall asleep again.
If you make a product, consider taking shots of the pile of what you're making - as it grows throughout the day.
If you are a blogger, you might record each part of your writing process - from jotting down ideas to hitting publish. (You could even use screenshots for this!).
If you're tech-savvy, there are countless other ways to make the magic happen. I'll leave it to you and Google search to source solutions. But the above will satisfy the needs of most without the learning curve.
Speak Human Win The Internet
Distill the ocean of social media into high-octane gulps of fun for your small business.
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Campbell U is about to launch an experiment in on-line registration. It's already too complicated, but I feel better about it after reading how ridiculous pre-registration can be at other universities. Students, take note.
Oh—it's Valentine's Day. Professor Robert Matz reminds us to be careful when choosing sonnets for our sweethearts.
We enjoyed Persepolis (the film) greatly last week. I endorse Ken Morefield's original review and his blog update after seeing the film a second time.


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Degario "Double D" Turner is by far one of the most fun loving comedians out on the circuit today. HIs comedic style is his personality, mostly real life situations that he converts into eye tearing jokes. His dialog is light-hearted and refreshingly hilarious, which adds to a perfect blend of comedy that is garanteed to leave everyone laughing in their seats.
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There are schools offering accounting degrees in California!
Schools Offering Accounting Programs in California
Nearby States
Each year, roughly 0.6% of California students graduate with degrees in accounting. That means an estimated 5,673 accountants graduate from California's 190 accounting schools each year.
Top Schools
The top-ranked school in California that has a accounting program is University of Southern California. University of Southern California, which was ranked 7th in the country in 2010, is located in Los Angeles. In 2010, 323 students graduated from University of Southern California's accounting program. The tuition rate at University of Southern California was $41,022 per year.
Claremont McKenna College, which is located in Claremont, is the second-ranked school in California that has a accounting program. It received a ranking of 17th in the country in 2010. In 2010, Claremont McKenna College graduated 19 students from its accounting program. Tuition at Claremont McKenna College was $40,230 per year.
The third-ranked school in California that has a accounting program is Scripps College. Scripps College, which was ranked 21st in the country in 2010, is located in Claremont. Students at Scripps College paid $40,450 per year in tuition fees.
If you are hoping to attend one of California's accounting schools, you can expect to pay an average tuition of $5,823 per year, though tuition can range from $41,022 per year to $624 per year. In 2010, the following California accounting schools had the highest tuition rates:
- University of Southern California - located in Los Angeles, students are charged $41,022 per year
- Scripps College - located in Claremont, students are charged $40,450 per year
- Claremont McKenna College - located in Claremont, students are charged $40,230 per year
The lowest tuition rates at California accounting schools were charged at the following schools:
- San Joaquin Delta College - located in Stockton, students are charged $624 per year
- West Hills College Lemoore - located in Lemoore, students are charged $624 per year
- Barstow Community College - located in Barstow, students are charged $624 per year
An accounting degree from a California school... what next?
Most people who graduate from accounting school in California go on to work as an accountant. In 2010, there were 118,550 accountants working in California. The largest populations of California accountants are working in the following counties:
- Los Angeles County - 33,880 accountants
- Orange County - 13,520 accountants
- Marin County - 13,350 accountants
Projected Growth
According the US Bureau of Labor Statistics the number of accountants is expected to grow by 19% by 2018. There are projected to be 167,100 accountants working in the California then.
An accountant in California earns $74,360 per year on average. In 2010, however, some California accountants earned as little as less than $33,920 per year or as much as more than $136,260 per year. An accountant in the following California counties makes the highest salaries on average:
- San Benito County - $88,750 per year
- Marin County - $84,590 per year
- Alameda County - $80,160 per year
An accountant in the following counties in California make the lowest salaries on average:
- Del Norte County - $54,500 per year
- Colusa County - $54,700 per year
- Butte County - $57,100 per year
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- Associate's Degree in Accounting in California
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I feel like I don't write enough lately. At least not in anyway that people can easily track. The life-work balance is, as predicted, tricky. I find that when I have a day off, I don't want to write. As much as I love it, writing is work, and I just want to relax. Let my muscles recover from the hard week. Zone out while watching tv shows. Hang out with friends. Blow off steam.
In my last roughly written article "Your Own Personal Facebook" I mentioned an idea I had regarding writing a self-help book of some kind. It's not really a new idea. I had thought about writing a self-help book a while back called "Leveling Up" intended to put advice like how to go about finding yourself, navigating social interactions, and reaching your career potential in terms that gamers would understand.
The slogan for the book, website and social media presence was going to be something like, 'you can't level up without gaining experience'. The idea that failure allows you to learn more than getting it right the first time was going to be a recurring theme. In many role-playing gaming systems, your character gains experience points during the adventure. When you have enough points you can level up, gain new permanent skills and bonuses.
I love this analogy for life, as imperfect as it is. In real life we don't suddenly find ourselves able to understand animals because we killed enough goblins. We can suddenly find ourselves able to use a computer system easily after having struggled with it for weeks though. There are other examples in which something that was once hard suddenly becomes easy. The first few weeks of working behind a bar again would leave me so tired and sore that I thought I'd do permanent injury to myself. Now it's easier. It doesn't wreck me like it did.
I'm definitely going to write this book, or something very like it. I'm so eager to do so that I didn't want to go to work today. Except I still want to save up enough capital to self-publish if I have to. Plus I was hoping to bump into someone again. A professional ghostwriter. I was hoping to ask him about how he got into it. There's lots of stuff online about becoming a ghostwriter, but most of it seems to be trying to sell you something. I would like to hear from someone who has successfully made a career out of writing, how they did it. I'll let you know more if it ever comes to anything.
I did go to work. The front door to the pub was closed when I got there, so I went in through the kitchen. I told the first fellow member off staff I saw that the door was still locked. Then I proceeded to remove my coat and hoodie, clock in, find my fob, and head down to the bar. The door was still locked, but I checked behind the bar to see if anything needed taking care of there first. That's when the owner came downstairs and saw the door was still locked.
He was not happy. Now bear in mind it was 11am. He'd been there since 6:30am, and yet it was my fault the door was still locked. He admitted that he had forgotten, but he expects anything that gets missed my him to be done by the person coming in at 11. If the door isn't open then we can't get customers, without customers we don't stay in business. He told me that he didn't understand why people don't care that the pub stays in business, and expressed that he doesn't want to pay people that don't care about the business.
I understand perfectly why he cares so deeply. This is his passion, his love. He has dedicated his life to making The Brown Cow Inn successful, and I admire him for that. I didn't tell him that I would've gotten to the door myself. I have no way of proving it. I also didn't tell him that I'm only there to earn a wage. I'll do what needs to be done, but minimum wage isn't enough to make me care. If the pub went bankrupt tomorrow, I would find another job.
There's got to be a smarter way to earn money that isn't so physically demanding and exhausting. At least I don't feel like I'm doing anything unethical. I don't need to lie to my customers, or convince them to pay for anything they can't afford. I have done both those things for past employers.
If I can sacrifice a bit of my leisure time I can get Levelling Up written. I can use the money from selling it to keep me afloat while I write what I really want to write. The Hermes-Branchpoint series. Speaking of which, I think Hermes 911 will explore the legal system of the N•Viron centric society of earth, not follow around futuristic cops in the Alpha Prime colony.
I've written some of Hermes 360 and some more of Hermes 925 too, I just haven't published it digitally yet. I'm going to try and get that done this week. I'm also going to try and avoid feeling guilty if I end up doing something else. I haven't spoken to my co-admin William about our Games and Geekery blog for weeks. It's in dire need of new articles and a little TLC.
Anyway, I think I've been talking about writing long enough. I need to get it done. Or go to bed, because it's midnight and I have to do another 11am-9pm shift tomorrow. I get an hour off from 4-5pm, but I probably won't actually get to leave until after 10pm. It gets to be a long day.


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Pennsylvania's jobless rate has continued its steady decline.
The state Department of Labor and Industry says unemployment fell two-tenths of a percentage point to 6 percent in March. That's the lowest rate since October 2008.
The national jobless rate was unchanged at 6.7 percent last month.
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The data released Friday indicates Pennsylvania's labor force -- or the number of people working or searching for work -- rose last month by 12,000.
Overall, the number of unemployed residents dropped for the eighth consecutive month. The March figure fell by 8,000 to 390,000.
Total nonfarm jobs decreased by 8,400. The department says the drop was concentrated in the private sector, as government jobs remained at their February level.


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It's no secret that Apple has been having some problems with their iPhone 3G and MobileMe launch, so it's not a huge surprise to see another issue come up. There are reports around the web of the plastic shells on the back of the new crop of iPhones beginning to crack. This may be happening on a small number of devices, but for a product as high profile as the iPhone this could be a serious problem. Additionally these phones are just a few weeks old so it could mean larger issues in the future.
At this stage it's impossible to tell if this is happening to a few individuals or if it's a wider spread problem, but the former is more likely given how much testing Apple must have done before choosing that plastic shell. Even so, we've seen issues before, like easy-to-scratch iPod displays, and no company is immune from problems like this one. USA Today has an piece on the new iPhone with some quotes from analyst Rob Enderle who compares the new iPhone to Windows Vista and says, like Vista, it feels rushed to market.
More reading is available at MacRumors, Apple, and Engadget Mobile


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BVI Automatic Exchange of Information Registration and Reporting Deadlines
3rd May 2016
The government of the British Virgin Islands ("BVI") has recently clarified the filing deadlines under the various automatic exchange of information regimes in a number of bulletins and press releases.
British Virgin Islands: 2016 Updates To BVI Business Companies Act
2nd May 2016
Many of our clients have British Virgin Island companies, and since the debacle of a couple of years ago, their importance has waned somewhat, due to various reasons not least the lack of compliance and the fact banks were none-too-happy to maintain accounts from there.
China-Australia Free Trade Agreement
15th April 2016
The China-Australia Free-Trade agreement, known by its rather nifty hip and trendy abbreviation "ChAFTA", was ratified on the 20th December last year.
Private Trust Companies for Business Owners
1st March 2016
We are often asked about the merits of Private Trust Companies, where business owners can maintain their company structure, yet gain from the benefits of a Trust that protects their family wealth, the structure of the family engagement within the business as well as have a much clearer path for succession where the company is sizable and dependent on key family members.
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Property values can be accessed through several venues, depending on the type of value you're looking for. A fair market value for the address represents the amount a consumer or investor would purchase the property for, and is the value most often searched. However, if you're looking for the assessed value of the property, you'll need to search county assessment records. Assessed values represent the amount property taxes are based on. You'll need this information if you're purchasing or refinancing a home to calculate your tax payments. Many lenders include tax allocations with your mortgage payment and consider this information when qualifying you for the loan.
Fair Market Value
Use a free Internet value site, such as Zillow, Yahoo! Real Estate or housevalues.com to determine the market value of the property. Enter the address into the search field of any of these sites to view value information. Data displayed for the address may factor in comparable prices for similar homes in the area as well as historical sales information for the specific property.
Contact a local real estate agent. If you're interested in buying or selling a home, or are just curious about the value of a particular address, a real estate agent can provide you with an estimate of the market value. If the property is not currently listed, an agent might use information similar to Internet value sites to determine the value, such as recent sales history and value trends for the area. For estimates, the property's size, number of bedrooms and general condition are considered.
Check with your bank or mortgage company. If your bank is in the business of processing loans or refinancing existing loans, a banker might be able to help determine the value of an address you're interested in. Check with your bank in-person, or take a peek at its website to see if value estimators are available in the loan or mortgage sections.
Assessed Value
Contact the assessor's office for the county where the property is located. Visit the assessor website for contact information or online property searches. Most counties provide property search features on its website under headings such as "Look up a Property," "Property Taxes" or "Property Search."
Provide the property address. If you use an online search feature, enter the address in the query fields. If you inquire by phone or in person, give the address to the clerk who assists you.
Get the assessed value information. The assessed value is often less than the market value of the property because assessments are based only on the taxable value of the property. Special attributes for the property, such as non-conforming bedrooms, additions or upgrades, might not be included in the assessor's survey.
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The First Years: Gripper Sipper Non-Insulated Spill-Proof Cup
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Criminal proceedings are often sensitive predicaments to handle. The person facing charges may feel as if he or she is being unfairly accused or have other issues with the situation that could make him or her feel overwhelmed and emotional. Because confusion is not uncommon during such a time, information on criminal defense options may help.
One man in Virginia may be hoping to better understand his situation after recently being taken into custody. Reports stated that the event that led to the charges involved a man purportedly stealing a car from an auto shop and then hitting two employees with the vehicle. One of the employees suffered serious injuries while the other suffered only minor injuries, according to reports.
The man purportedly continued driving and later wrecked the vehicle. The driver of the car was not at the scene when police arrived. Nonetheless, police later took the 47-year-old man into custody, and he is currently facing charges for felonious assault and hit-and-run causing injuries. It was noted that additional charges may be leveled against him later. At the time of the report, the man was being held in custody without bond.
The circumstances this Virginia man now faces may have him feeling at a loss. Criminal allegations are not always easy to understand, and as a result, the man may not know where to begin when it comes to defending against them. Luckily, he has the opportunity to discuss his situation with his legal counsel and obtain information regarding his criminal defense options that could allow him to feel more in control of his predicament.
Source: wavy.com, "Man charged in Virginia Beach hit-and-run investigation", Kevin Green, Sept. 8, 2017


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Times Colonist Editorial, Mar. 4, 2014
The B.C. government is proposing that municipal elections be held every four years, instead of every three. While it will likely benefit larger municipalities more than smaller ones, it's generally a good move, providing it includes an effective means to get rid of bad apples. Four years is a long time to be stuck with a Rob Ford.
The government plans to introduce legislation this spring that, if passed, will take effect following the November municipal elections. It would apply to all elected municipal bodies, including municipal councils, school boards, regional districts and parks boards.
The measure has broad support. Four-year terms were recommended by the Local Government Elections Task Force, and the change has been endorsed by the Union of B.C. Municipalities and the B.C. School Trustees Association. Its supporters include mayors Dean Fortin of Victoria, Frank Leonard of Saanich and Barb Desjardins of Equimalt.
Leonard says his community formulates five-year strategic plans, and longer terms in office will enhance the implementation of those plans. More time between elections also means a smaller proportion of the term will be spent politicking, he said, and councillors will have time to be better versed in municipal operations.
(When Leonard entered municipal politics in 1986, elections were held yearly, with half the councillors running every other year.)
Mayor Larry Cross of Sidney is a little more cautious about the change, noting that while it will help continuity in government, a four-year commitment might dissuade some people from running.
And it will be a hardship for small communities, says Mayor John Ranns of Metchosin. Elected officials in communities such as his are paid little for their service, and the longer term might discourage younger candidates.
A longer term could also be a hardship for residents of a municipality where an elected official goes rogue, behaving in ways that hinder municipal operations or bring disrepute on a community. Toronto's boorish mayor looms large over Canadian municipal politics these days. While Ford is the exception, he is an example of what can happen when the next election is the only way to remove a wayward politician.
B.C. Community Minister Coralee Oakes said the government is developing tools, including an oath of office, to remove problem politicians. That oath should include a code of conduct that, if violated, allows for a practical process to remove a person from office without a protracted bureaucratic tangle.
Perhaps recall legislation, implemented on a provincial level by B.C. in 1995, would be appropriate.
Some U.S. states have recall legislation, which has occasionally resulted in some rather silly scenarios, but it hasn't been abused in B.C., the only jurisdiction in the Commonwealth to have such legislation. Elections B.C. has approved only 24 petitions for recall since the legislation was implemented in 1995. Twenty-three of those failed to collect enough valid signatures.
But the one petition that made it all the way proved the process can work. Seeing the handwriting on the wall — or the petition, as it were — the errant politician, Parksville-Qualicum MLA Paul Reitsma, resigned.
While a longer term has the potential to enhance the effectiveness of municipal boards and councils, constructive change comes not from electoral reform, but from the people involved — the elected officials and those who elect them. No amount of legislation will change the fact that B.C. has a dismal record when it comes to voter turnout for municipal elections — the provincial average in 2011 was less than 30 per cent, with several of the region's municipalities well below that mark.
If people want effective representation, it's up to them to ensure they are effectively represented.


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Phuket is not exactly a top surfing destination but the arrival of the southwest monsoon from May to October kicks up enough waves to enjoy some board-riding action.
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Surfing is possible along most of Phuket's west-coast beaches but conditions are best at Kata beach, the most popular surfing spot on Phuket. Along the beach are a handful of surf stands renting out boards by the hour (150 baht) and the day (600 baht). The surfers running these shops also offer lessons at prices from 1,000 baht an hour to 1,600 baht for two hours.
Lessons are also available at RE KA TA Surf School, which is run by Quiksilver instructors out of RE KA TA Beach Club. Also charging 1,000 baht an hour for beginner, intermediate and advanced private lessons, the price includes use of the beach club's showers, lockers and facilities as well. A five-day intensive surf course with two hours of instruction a day costs 8,000 baht.
Kata Noi and Nai Harn beaches nearby also attract a small band of surfers, then moving up the coast the next best place is Kalim beach just north of Patong, where it's possible to catch waves of up to three metres. Kalim plays host to the occasional surfing event including the annual international Quiksilver surf competition.
Kamala beach has some consistent breaks good for surfing, and a few surf rental stands are set along the sands with the same rent rates as other beaches. It also has one of the best sheltered bays for surfing in windy conditions.
With a protected bay and gentler waves, Bang Tao beach is ideal for beginner to intermediate surfers, says Tim Campbell, who runs Skyla's Surf & SUP Club on the beachfront at Bliss Beach Club. Skyla's offers board rental and lessons (1,500 baht an hour), as well as surf camps for kids in July and August that emphasise safety and eco awareness.
Surin beach and Nai Yang beach have tougher conditions that appeal to more advanced surfers. Surin is one of the few spots to catch the occasional barrel wave, while Nai Yang has some good breaks offshore that surfers will need to paddle a fair distance to reach.
The advantage of surfing in Phuket is that its surf season peaks during the island's low season months, so surfers can expect to find less crowded beaches and discounted rates on accommodation. The dry northeast monsoon period of November through April sees little wave action, so surfers are better off switching to standup paddling, wakeboarding or kayaking during these months.
For a more in-depth look at surfing in Phuket, check out the guide published by Thailand Surfrider Magazine or look out for Tim Campbell's fortnightly column in the Phuket News covering the Phuket surfing scene and events.
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