All week I've felt a little off kilter. My nerve endings are slightly exposed and I feel like I'm stepping slightly out of my natural rhythm. I'm concurrently incredibly tired and hyper awake. It's strange. I'm blaming August.
On Monday night the clock stopped at 6pm, and the amount of times I've glanced at that clock makes it feel like it's always 6pm. The land of 6pm.
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Yesterday I stopped and took stock of myself, and I wasn't liking what I saw. I felt like I needed some control back, and yes, it may be superficial, but it was time for a physical overhaul. A bit of TLC. Hair that was super frizzy and thrown back in a ponytail was washed and straightened. I finally made an appointment to get my terrible regrowth attended to. Nails with chipped and raggedy polish were buffed and repolished in my new super soothing favourite colours- aqua and turquoise. I always go for Rimmel as they have the best brushes.
Legs were shaved, eyebrows plucked, skin exfoliated to within an inch of its life and then I finally applied my current favourite product to my face- Garnier Pure 3 in 1. Ever since that last evil monster blemish popped up I use this religiously morning and night without fail, and so far-touch wood- no more have made an appearance. I use it everyday as a facewash and exfoliant, and on Tuesday and Saturday mornings I leave it on for three minutes as a face mask.
After all that primping and preening, I started to feel a semblance of my old self.
Just to add to the whole self-improvement thing, while the Little Lion drifted off for his afternoon nap I threw myself into Jillian Michael's No More Trouble Zones. Every single muscle may be hurting right now, but those endorphins have given me a good kick start and I'm congratulating myself for reaching for my hand weights rather than a piece of chocolate.
Tomorrow, I'm wearing something that shouts colour. Enough of the black. And, I'm getting a new battery for the clock. I'm a little over the Land of 6pm.
Hello Rhi!
ReplyDeleteKnow how you feel. Got the winter bleghs myself.
Glad you're back on track now. A little me time is always good.
Roll on spring and summer!
SSG xxx
There is no better pick-me-up than a good DIY make over. I always feel much better after a facial, a shave, exfoliating and especially some fresh nail polish. Some might call it vain but there is definitely truth in the phrase 'look good, feel great'. Sadly though, I always go for the chocolate over the weights, so you've got one up on me ;-) x
ReplyDeleteOh i do that too, often a good walk, shower, foot scrub makes you feel completely different to half an hour before. When i clock stops i often look at it over & over, willing it to change. My husband is normally the battery changer, not sure why, he'll leave a blown light for ages, so i just do it. I don't normally procrastinate on the things that actually matter. I felt like that 2 weeks ago, ended up having a horrible cold for 10 days, but it put me back to centre, love Posie
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Love those nail colours! Wish I was coordinated enough to do my own :)
ReplyDeleteHope the remedies work a treat for you gorgeous x
Thanks beautiful! I think they have. Feeling like Rhi today :P
ReplyDeleteSame! I've discovered now that if I want something done quickly, I should just do it myself. Good to hear you're feeling centered again lovely xx
ReplyDeleteHaha, I think I've undone all my good work at morning tea today though. Mini chocolate mud cakes- how could I resist?!
ReplyDeleteSSG, here's hoping we get some sunshine soon for the both of us! xx
ReplyDeleteLove those nail colours too, you have such gorgeous nails!! I think I am in serious need of an beauty overhaul too. I feel like I have a winter coat on.
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