Scarlet ([info]scarletdemon) wrote,
@ 2008-05-07 11:35:00
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Lenor "Infusions"?
Life Update: Brandon and I are enduring rather hard times...I haven't got a job yet, my money is almost gone and I've just been refused Benefits (I must be the only single parent in England who can't get some sort of freebies). Ugh. I thought the system would provide a safety net for us but all I can hope for are Tax Credits and even they are not certain. I should have dealt with this earlier but to be fair to myself the "system" did lead me on for about 3 weeks, before telling me they knew I wouldn't qualify for any money on DAY ONE. Idiots. The money from my ex pays the rent and Council Tax...Other than that I have sod all coming in. Bollocks. And my Paid Account ran out in March (subtle mention there but I know I'm not really value for anyone else's money on here right now, so I don't expect anything).

What's really annoying me at the moment though is (of course) the adverts for Lenor Infusions fabric softener. Apparently I'm meant to be "seduced" by these new "fragrances":

http://www.lenorinfusions.co.uk/indulgence.htm

but I'm not.

What kind of "fragrances" are "Black Diamond and Lotus Flower, Sapphire Violet, Ruby Jasmine and Amethyst Rose"? I find it all baffling. I suffer from anosmia (Google it) but even I know that precious stones DON'T SMELL. Hmmm...Actually I'll Google something myself shall I?...What does "infusion" mean?

infusion:
When one thing is added to another to make it stronger or better
(Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary)

Jesus Christ, are Lenor actually putting diamonds into their softener then?! I bet they're not. And even if they are I don't want my clothes with a "precious stone-washed" finish, thank you.

Let's face it, Lenor are LYING; the closest they get to "infusing" anything with fucking diamonds is putting the idea into the heads of consumers when they stand in the shop fingering a plastic bottle of gloop. Even that is stupid...As [info]unimag remarked "Why are they associating fabric softener with the hardest substance known to man?". And I'd like to know why they specify "black" diamonds...Are they supposed to smell different to the "white" ones?

Dear Lenor,

If you are reading this by some chance: Diamonds, Rubies, Sapphires and Amethysts HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH YOUR PRODUCT! Come to think of it, I bet there's precious little in the way of ACTUAL Lotus Flowers, Violets, Roses or Jasmine in there either but at least copying the smell of them MAKES SENSE.

Stop putting annoying adverts on my TV.

Thank you.

P.S.
I'll forgive you if you give me a job.

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[info]tenlegspider
2008-05-07 12:00 pm UTC (link)
Huh, those ones have completely passed me by. There'll probably loads on tonight and I'll have to shout at the tv.

I've just been annoyed at the marginally less stupid one that says it'll make your laundry smell like silk.

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[info]doctor_toc
2008-05-07 01:11 pm UTC (link)
Yeah, I really want clothes that smell like Asian pornstars.

Hmmmm.

Actually...

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overeducated? me?
[info]dativesingular
2008-05-07 02:15 pm UTC (link)
"Black Diamonds" or carbonado diamonds are typically the kind of diamonds used for industrial purposes, like grinding and whatnot. So maybe they want your clothes to smell like grease and metal and molten things?

(I took a class in gemology in college)

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[info]liddle_oldman
2008-05-07 02:40 pm UTC (link)
A) Poverty sucks. *pats*

B) I hate fabric softener. I especially hate fabric softener that smells like a second-rate Nevada whorehouse.

And "stonewashed" means "sanded". That's not optimal for clothes either.

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[info]kalieris
2008-05-07 02:47 pm UTC (link)
Hoping things get better soon on the money front. Lack thereof sucks muchly.

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[info]cindy_reddeer
2008-05-07 04:12 pm UTC (link)
I'm not sure how it works over there, but we have something called Employment Insurance (EI). Everyone has to pay it while they're working, but they (the gov) don't necessarily have to pay it back to you if you lose/quit your job. And they can be tricky about it too, and swindle you out of benefits. When I was last out of work, I wanted to go back to school, but they didn't have any funding for it at the time and wanted me to wait. I didn't want to wait so I asked what I should do if I get student loans, go to school and not be able to look for work. They said keep filling out your EI cards stating I was going to school and when I was done and activily looking for work they would start paying my benefits. The one thing they forgot to mention is that even though they weren't paying me anything, my benefits would run out after a certain number of months. So just as I finished school, they told me my benefits had run out...even though I hadn't received a dime from them. I guess I was supposed to just stop filling out the cards, take my self out of the system and re apply once done school...but of course they don't tell you that. Bastards!

I hope things improve soon on the job front ((Hugs)) We miss you around here so you need to make some money so you can get connected again.

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[info]scarletdemon
2008-05-08 10:48 am UTC (link)
The system here is designed to confuse, even staff don't know what to say half the time. It's a lottery how informed the person giving you advice is. Still, I'm filling in new forms and looking for jobs...I might end up in a call centre, that'd be so bad I think I'd almost enjoy it. Or not.

Thanks for picking up the tab on my account BTW, that's VERY kind. I'll think of a post that's actually GOOD soon and pimp you to the World. ;)

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[info]cindy_reddeer
2008-05-08 09:04 pm UTC (link)
No worries, just keep us posted on how your life is going. :D

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[info]petal_pusher
2008-05-07 05:39 pm UTC (link)
I would think that home care attendant jobs would be in big demand. That's surprising!

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[info]scarletdemon
2008-05-08 10:52 am UTC (link)
They are, it's just that I lived on my savings for a bit too long and now the situation is kind of urgent. Added to that, employers have to apply for a CRB clearance before letting people work with vulnerable clients and that can take a month or more. Lastly, I'm not sure I want to work with the elderly this time, it was doing my back in. Still, something will turn up.

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[info]andrewhickey
2008-05-07 08:50 pm UTC (link)
Call 882 1009. That's the number for the bloke who runs the staffing bank for the Mental Health Trust. They're crying out for nursing assistants. If you get yourself into the staffing bank, then Holly will get you shifts on her ward.

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Thanks
[info]scarletdemon
2008-05-08 10:53 am UTC (link)
Awesome. I'll contact you via email about this. ;)

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Re: Thanks
[info]scarletdemon
2008-05-08 11:01 am UTC (link)
Actually I used the LJ message system. I'm a bit mental, I think.

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[info]cosmicbandit
2008-05-08 10:49 pm UTC (link)
Miss you Scarlet. Hope the financial situation resolves for you soon.

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[info]minnesattva
2008-05-09 11:28 am UTC (link)
Hi, this is Holly (I think my journal's changed names in the time since you knew me on LJ). I don't remember why I ever took you off my friends list, but I put you back now.

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[info]peacockpunk
2008-05-09 08:51 pm UTC (link)
I process Incapacity benefit for a living. What did you claim? I don't know much about you, but can try and help. peacoqpunk@gmail.com if you want to email. Have you tried income support? you sound like you should qualify as a single mother.

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