I went to yoga again tonight. I'm really enjoying it and one of the best parts is rearranging my work schedule to try to ensure that I can break free in time. Kind of makes me want to line up classes every night! Of course the logical thing would be to realign my day anyway and practice when I get home each day.
I just try to be happy with what I can do each day and not set specific expectations onto myself. When I do, the success is shortlived and it creates disappointment. I strive to be the best version of myself every single day and that is the best goal of all. You can still live with goals, just not set yourself up for a fall. When I was in the dating world, there were guys who tried to put me up on a pedestal. I never liked that for two reasons. One, they were worshiping a glorified version of my true self. Two, what goes up must come down, and the taller the pedestal, the harder the fall. Creating unobtainable expectations or goals for yourself is the same thing. But this time, you hold both the disappointment of being let down and the pain of the fall.
Of course, you have to hold yourself to standards and set some goals. This isn't a get out of jail free philosophy. I actually think it frees you up to live with more passion. Speaking of passion, it's time for bed and I don't think I need to spell out anything more than that!!!
What is your relationship with goals and expectations? How passionately do you live your life?
P.S. As class ended tonight, I found the sweetest level of relaxation that I probably have ever had in the relaxation pose. Looooooved it!
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Praise for the path
I pondered an interesting revelation the other morning on my way into work. I can remember about a year ago when I first heard of green monsters and Kris Carr. I totally understood why she took the path she did, ate the foods she did, and really loved and adored her outlook and vibrancy. I couldn't in my wildest dreams imagine how she sacrificed all the "good" foods to force herself to eat only healthy food day in and day out. I thought it must get miserable. I also assumed it had to be a full time job to prepare all the healthy specialized foods.
It really made me laugh to reflect back on that. I wake up every morning with a grumbly tummy that craves my daily green monster brekkie. My favorite desk lunch on earth is a whole grain pita with hummus, kale, broccoli, and carrots. I know have ZERO desire to eat meat, fast food, donuts, and many other unhealthy foods. I have even been craving less chocolate lately!!!!!!! I NEVER knew that was possible!
As I continue to learn more about nutrition and what food works best with my body, the changes continue. I am a dairy junkie no more and have learned that "not all money is good money" also refers to free food. Not all free food is good food... some of the cheap unhealthy junk just needs to be left on the counter.
I'll continue to enjoy my green monster every morning and the inexplicably happy feeling my tummy feels after getting filled with all those nutrients. I'll continue to munch my pita while my coworkers pack on the BBQ. I can really truly honestly testify to anyone that you CAN love eating healthy. You have to give it a little time, but it really is true.
Oh and I can promise you that it is nothing close to a full time job. I have a full time+ job and a million other things on my plate. I still manage the veggie path every day and I have my morning monster down to a science. It is totally do-able. Plus think about how much faster and easier it is to eat raw... no cook time at all!
Did you have any beliefs that you personally disproved as you continued your path in life? What foods can you happily eat day in and day out? What cravings fell by the wayside as you ate better?
It really made me laugh to reflect back on that. I wake up every morning with a grumbly tummy that craves my daily green monster brekkie. My favorite desk lunch on earth is a whole grain pita with hummus, kale, broccoli, and carrots. I know have ZERO desire to eat meat, fast food, donuts, and many other unhealthy foods. I have even been craving less chocolate lately!!!!!!! I NEVER knew that was possible!
As I continue to learn more about nutrition and what food works best with my body, the changes continue. I am a dairy junkie no more and have learned that "not all money is good money" also refers to free food. Not all free food is good food... some of the cheap unhealthy junk just needs to be left on the counter.
I'll continue to enjoy my green monster every morning and the inexplicably happy feeling my tummy feels after getting filled with all those nutrients. I'll continue to munch my pita while my coworkers pack on the BBQ. I can really truly honestly testify to anyone that you CAN love eating healthy. You have to give it a little time, but it really is true.
Oh and I can promise you that it is nothing close to a full time job. I have a full time+ job and a million other things on my plate. I still manage the veggie path every day and I have my morning monster down to a science. It is totally do-able. Plus think about how much faster and easier it is to eat raw... no cook time at all!
Did you have any beliefs that you personally disproved as you continued your path in life? What foods can you happily eat day in and day out? What cravings fell by the wayside as you ate better?
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Yogalicious
I got my OM on tonight! I saw a bulletin listing for a yoga class nearby and decided to take the plunge. I've done yoga on and off for most of my entire life. When I was a wee little lass, my mom did yoga. I used to find it sooo hilarious that my mom would have to struggle to get the poses because it was so easy for me to contort my little body into the positions. My favorite (very modified) yoga move was to run at a breakneck speed down the hall that ended in my parents' room and launch myself into a headstand on their bed. I considered it gymnastic yoga, my special hybrid.
Over the years, I forgot about yoga. I would return to it from time to time, but had never actually taken a class. I had an old yoga book from the '70s and DVDs up until tonight. I have to say I really liked taking the class. It was a small class and everyone was older than me. I could do some poses better than others and some worse. The teacher wasn't too handsy, but did offer correction and detailed directions on how to do things correctly.
The hour flew by and I felt strong and accomplished at the end. I loved NOT being in control of what poses are done, not knowing what we're doing next, and not being sure if I'd ever tried the pose before or not. I can be kind of a control freak and was very nervous walking in not knowing what to expect. While I found a parking spot I told myself that I was just going to surrender to the experience. If everyone was more advanced than me, if I had to get corrected on every pose, if they seemed unwelcoming, or anything else negative, that was ok. I was there to let everything go and to learn. It was oddly empowering to be out of control. I definitely plan to go back!
Let's see, things have been pretty good lately. I'm taking better care of myself and getting closer to the healthy amount of sleep each night. I am on bottle #2 of toxin free castile soap for my hair. That saga continues but I'm very optimistic that this shampoo gets along better with my hair. I'm whittling down my real life to-do list. I'm eating delicious vegetarian foods.
What have you been up to lately? Are you taking good care of yourself? What has been your best outcome from stepping out of your comfort zone? Do you like challenging yourself like that or do you like staying in your safe cocoon?
Over the years, I forgot about yoga. I would return to it from time to time, but had never actually taken a class. I had an old yoga book from the '70s and DVDs up until tonight. I have to say I really liked taking the class. It was a small class and everyone was older than me. I could do some poses better than others and some worse. The teacher wasn't too handsy, but did offer correction and detailed directions on how to do things correctly.
The hour flew by and I felt strong and accomplished at the end. I loved NOT being in control of what poses are done, not knowing what we're doing next, and not being sure if I'd ever tried the pose before or not. I can be kind of a control freak and was very nervous walking in not knowing what to expect. While I found a parking spot I told myself that I was just going to surrender to the experience. If everyone was more advanced than me, if I had to get corrected on every pose, if they seemed unwelcoming, or anything else negative, that was ok. I was there to let everything go and to learn. It was oddly empowering to be out of control. I definitely plan to go back!
Let's see, things have been pretty good lately. I'm taking better care of myself and getting closer to the healthy amount of sleep each night. I am on bottle #2 of toxin free castile soap for my hair. That saga continues but I'm very optimistic that this shampoo gets along better with my hair. I'm whittling down my real life to-do list. I'm eating delicious vegetarian foods.
What have you been up to lately? Are you taking good care of yourself? What has been your best outcome from stepping out of your comfort zone? Do you like challenging yourself like that or do you like staying in your safe cocoon?
Friday, May 7, 2010
Checking in
Just a super quick update.
Still working on my hair. Still working out. Still eating healthy. A little website change is in the works. More to come on that as the changes become apparent.
Life is still good!
Just finished some healthy online shopping for protein powder and more toxin-free shampoo. Also looked up more home remedy hair treatments. I know this is mainly about food and not hair, but they still use pantry items so I think it kind of works with a little stretch of the imagination. I will report back on them as I get the chance to try them.
I still love you guys and haven't forgotten you for a second. I had to pull back and do a little TLC, though. Adequate sleep kept giving way to blogging so I hit a wall where I had to recuperate. Other than work purposes, I think it's been a couple weeks since I've even been on the computer. I really kind of took a technology detox for awhile. I have to say that even though I missed you and wondered what I was missing for your sites, I really enjoyed using the computer and phone WAY less than usual.
I'll elaborate more later, but it's late and I have some hair to wash. xoxo!
Still working on my hair. Still working out. Still eating healthy. A little website change is in the works. More to come on that as the changes become apparent.
Life is still good!
Just finished some healthy online shopping for protein powder and more toxin-free shampoo. Also looked up more home remedy hair treatments. I know this is mainly about food and not hair, but they still use pantry items so I think it kind of works with a little stretch of the imagination. I will report back on them as I get the chance to try them.
I still love you guys and haven't forgotten you for a second. I had to pull back and do a little TLC, though. Adequate sleep kept giving way to blogging so I hit a wall where I had to recuperate. Other than work purposes, I think it's been a couple weeks since I've even been on the computer. I really kind of took a technology detox for awhile. I have to say that even though I missed you and wondered what I was missing for your sites, I really enjoyed using the computer and phone WAY less than usual.
I'll elaborate more later, but it's late and I have some hair to wash. xoxo!
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Hair progress
I gotta say... I'm not sure that if I hadn't started the process of transitioning my hair onto toxin-free shampoo I could do it again.
In case you haven't heard the hype, the chemicals and surfactants in regular shampoos are supposed to be bad for you. For the past couple years, I have dealt with frustrating scalp issues. I tried to note the circumstances that lead up to a rash on my hairline. I tried different shampoos and ultimately concluded that it was my body's reaction to stress. I certainly felt stressed when I had these painful little rash spots along the hairline just above my temples. I didn't necessarily notice the stress beforehand, but I definitely did once they appeared.
Several months ago, I learned about the potential issues (including allergies and rashes) that can occur with standard shampoos. I still hadn't learned everything I needed to know to make an educated decision, so I did the best I could. At that point I knew that the sodium lauryl/laureth sulfates were bad news. I went to the beauty supply store and combed the aisles for my best option. I ended up selecting a tea lauryl sulfate with tea tree oils. I love tea tree oil because it feels so good on the scalp, so this sounded like the best choice to me. It worked well for awhile, then I got another breakout. Since I thought it was stress, I figured it wasn't the shampoo and bought another few bottles.
Then I learned more and found EWG's Skindeep website. I learned about castile soap and that the best shampoos don't act like the typical ones-- they don't suds and bubble. They also don't do it all the first time, so you truly lather, rinse, repeat.
I researched shampoos and hair treatments; finally I selected a gentle, scalp-calming shampoo. I found information on the Healing-Scents website for a treatment that can speed the adjustment period. I'm using that combo religiously, but I'm STILL not through this yet!
If anybody else is bracing to go through a similar transition, here is the process that gives me the most normal hair days. If I can never get back to good hair days, I won't continue all this drama long term. I'll keep you posted to let you know if there's ever light at the end of the tunnel.
Hair Transition Formula, a.k.a. Hair Shots
I adapted "The volcano" method slightly from Healing-Scents to make it possible to do on my own. I've had to use it every time I shampoo for a few weeks now.
If any of you have the cheap plastic take home drink shakers from a restaurant (like this), it's a great way to get this process done on your own. Plus it's super classy to take your drink shaker into the shower with you.
Here are a few pics of my hair from Easter weekend. I had blowdried and straightened my hair, and this was the best it got.
Sorry the pic is a little fuzzy. I wore out my arms trying to get a clear mirror pic and this was the best I had. It reminds me of stringy teenager hair. :(
The scalp doesn't look too bad. My hair feels like it's coated in wax.
My hair looks a little better now, and is more manageable (aka, clean looking) as well. It still feels like it's coated in wax, though. If I used styling products, this might be fantastic since it provides its own adhesion. I just want to have it move naturally, though!
So there ya go. All the details.
What do you think? Am I nuts for trying to get my hair and scalp off the suds?! Would you ever consider going toxin-free for your hair products? If you've done this already, do you EVER get past this waxy hair point?!??
In case you haven't heard the hype, the chemicals and surfactants in regular shampoos are supposed to be bad for you. For the past couple years, I have dealt with frustrating scalp issues. I tried to note the circumstances that lead up to a rash on my hairline. I tried different shampoos and ultimately concluded that it was my body's reaction to stress. I certainly felt stressed when I had these painful little rash spots along the hairline just above my temples. I didn't necessarily notice the stress beforehand, but I definitely did once they appeared.
Several months ago, I learned about the potential issues (including allergies and rashes) that can occur with standard shampoos. I still hadn't learned everything I needed to know to make an educated decision, so I did the best I could. At that point I knew that the sodium lauryl/laureth sulfates were bad news. I went to the beauty supply store and combed the aisles for my best option. I ended up selecting a tea lauryl sulfate with tea tree oils. I love tea tree oil because it feels so good on the scalp, so this sounded like the best choice to me. It worked well for awhile, then I got another breakout. Since I thought it was stress, I figured it wasn't the shampoo and bought another few bottles.
Then I learned more and found EWG's Skindeep website. I learned about castile soap and that the best shampoos don't act like the typical ones-- they don't suds and bubble. They also don't do it all the first time, so you truly lather, rinse, repeat.
I researched shampoos and hair treatments; finally I selected a gentle, scalp-calming shampoo. I found information on the Healing-Scents website for a treatment that can speed the adjustment period. I'm using that combo religiously, but I'm STILL not through this yet!
If anybody else is bracing to go through a similar transition, here is the process that gives me the most normal hair days. If I can never get back to good hair days, I won't continue all this drama long term. I'll keep you posted to let you know if there's ever light at the end of the tunnel.
Hair Transition Formula, a.k.a. Hair Shots
I adapted "The volcano" method slightly from Healing-Scents to make it possible to do on my own. I've had to use it every time I shampoo for a few weeks now.
If any of you have the cheap plastic take home drink shakers from a restaurant (like this), it's a great way to get this process done on your own. Plus it's super classy to take your drink shaker into the shower with you.
- Put 2 shots of apple cider vinegar and 2 shots of water into the cup. Swish them together and put the strainer piece over it.
- Shake baking soda into the shot glass and fill with enough water to stir it into a liquid solution (about even to the level of the baking soda). I would say 1/3 full is right.
- If you don't have such a classy container for your concoction, feel free to improvise freely with your glass and barware until you figure out what works best for you. Use 1/2 cup ACV with 1/2 cup water.
- Wet hair. Shake the baking soda into your hair. Use a little at a time to work it all around your scalp.
- Tilt head WAY back and slowly pour the ACV mixture onto your hair. It will fizz and bubble, so don't let it head south into your eyes!
- Once it's all worked through, rinse it all out.
- Do your lather, rinse, repeat routine with the castile or toxin-free shampoo.
- Afterward, you can use nothing, a toxin-free conditioner, or another ACV/water rinse.
- Rinse out whatever you used and pray that your hair is manageable enough to get through your day!
Here are a few pics of my hair from Easter weekend. I had blowdried and straightened my hair, and this was the best it got.
Sorry the pic is a little fuzzy. I wore out my arms trying to get a clear mirror pic and this was the best I had. It reminds me of stringy teenager hair. :(
The scalp doesn't look too bad. My hair feels like it's coated in wax.
My hair looks a little better now, and is more manageable (aka, clean looking) as well. It still feels like it's coated in wax, though. If I used styling products, this might be fantastic since it provides its own adhesion. I just want to have it move naturally, though!
So there ya go. All the details.
What do you think? Am I nuts for trying to get my hair and scalp off the suds?! Would you ever consider going toxin-free for your hair products? If you've done this already, do you EVER get past this waxy hair point?!??
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Let's try this again
Sorry I've been gone. It's time for a little fess up honesty time...
I've been burning the candle from both ends lately. For awhile, I could do it, but after the stress of many things compounded with unexpectedly hosting in-laws for a week, I hit the wall. I couldn't get enough sleep because they were up all hours. I couldn't work out, which added to the exhaustion and crankiness. I have had to eat out for about 2 weeks straight, which I actually hate. Many of the small things that were stable in my day-to-day were changed. While not everything that changed was bad and several were long-term good things, the temporary was a lot of added stress.
This past week, I was no longer able to juggle everything. I would finish work, head to the next restaurant, come home and crash on the couch until hubby dragged me to the bed. I would wake up feeling wiped and do it all over again. I slept late this morning, and I'm trying to be more cautious about what I do this weekend so I can recuperate. Blogging may make a slow return to my life. I want it to always be enjoyable and fun, so if it would be just another item on the to do list, I won't post that night. I know that many of the stresses are going to improve with time, so I can go slow until then.
I want to reassure everyone out there who hasn't given up on reading me that I will still be posting and reading as time allows. I still care very much about all of you. And I think it's also important to reassure all of you that there were no major tragedies in my life, nothing disastrous happened, my life, marriage, and outlook on life is still a very happy and upbeat one. I just test my limits sometimes and have to re-balance my priorities.
So here are the not too exciting highlights for you (besides what I mentioned above):
I am almost through the hair detox and onto the other side now. I had no idea how frustrated and moody I could be by having continually gross and oily-looking hair. I would wash and blowdry my hair only for it to look like I was channeling Alanis Morissette in the 90s. When you have to look professional everyday, that is a big aggravation indeed. Thankfully, I had one good hair day a couple days ago. I am hopeful that with one more shock treatment, it will be ready for a normal routine with the toxin-free shampoo. I have a post planned with more on this.
I am trying to tackle a few things that are important to me just a little bit at a time. I am being more conscious about my stress levels and not letting myself sweat stuff that isn't vitally important.
I realized that when I bring my lunch to work (aka no business lunch), I am almost always "raw until dinner." I really feel good and I L-O-V-E LOVE my breakfast smoothie. It is so calming to my tummy and so filling. Plus it is super healthy and makes me happy.
I also realized that I am probably dairy sensitive and am contemplating vegan as a result. The week leading up to our hosting duties, I really did not have any dairy, which kind of cleansed my body of the effects. Once we hosted and were eating out for every meal but breakfast, I had a meal with cheese for dinner. The next morning I woke up with a bad bloaty tummy ache. A light bulb went off for me at that moment. I used to wake up with that feeling FREQUENTLY, but I never knew why. I never even considered that it could be dairy. Maybe it was fiber, or getting too hungry during the night, or having something too rich and fatty, but I NEVER considered dairy because I was raised on it my entire life. I thought my brother was a little loony for believing he magically turned lactose intolerant at 30. Not being used to ordering without cheese yet, I had another couple meals with dairy ingredients over the past couple weeks. I noticed a correlation between those meals and tummy aches the next morning. So I think I'm onto something important here.
Irish found very thin-soled New Balance shoes for me to start using as I transition into barefoot walking then running. If I stick with it, then I'll probably get some of the specialized shoes to use. On a sadder note, the trash to treasure treadmill was a dud. There was a broken part on it that is no longer made. Oh well. We may consider buying a treadmill or elliptical after awhile.
This morning was so peaceful and relaxing that I savored every second I could get. We slept with the window open and the ceiling fan going because there was a cool breeze. We woke up to a light rain early this morning. None of the screaming neighbor kids were fighting outside, so we just heard the rain, the breeze, and the birds. It reminded me of an anniversary weekend we spent at a B&B on the lake. It was so peaceful and amazing that it felt sacred.
What's the best thing that's happened to you lately? For any of you with a treadmill or elliptical, what's your preference and why? When you notice you're off balance, what do you do to realign your life?
Oh yes, I almost forgot! Averie has a necklace giveaway, and Katie has a shopping spree giveaway!
I've been burning the candle from both ends lately. For awhile, I could do it, but after the stress of many things compounded with unexpectedly hosting in-laws for a week, I hit the wall. I couldn't get enough sleep because they were up all hours. I couldn't work out, which added to the exhaustion and crankiness. I have had to eat out for about 2 weeks straight, which I actually hate. Many of the small things that were stable in my day-to-day were changed. While not everything that changed was bad and several were long-term good things, the temporary was a lot of added stress.
This past week, I was no longer able to juggle everything. I would finish work, head to the next restaurant, come home and crash on the couch until hubby dragged me to the bed. I would wake up feeling wiped and do it all over again. I slept late this morning, and I'm trying to be more cautious about what I do this weekend so I can recuperate. Blogging may make a slow return to my life. I want it to always be enjoyable and fun, so if it would be just another item on the to do list, I won't post that night. I know that many of the stresses are going to improve with time, so I can go slow until then.
I want to reassure everyone out there who hasn't given up on reading me that I will still be posting and reading as time allows. I still care very much about all of you. And I think it's also important to reassure all of you that there were no major tragedies in my life, nothing disastrous happened, my life, marriage, and outlook on life is still a very happy and upbeat one. I just test my limits sometimes and have to re-balance my priorities.
So here are the not too exciting highlights for you (besides what I mentioned above):
I am almost through the hair detox and onto the other side now. I had no idea how frustrated and moody I could be by having continually gross and oily-looking hair. I would wash and blowdry my hair only for it to look like I was channeling Alanis Morissette in the 90s. When you have to look professional everyday, that is a big aggravation indeed. Thankfully, I had one good hair day a couple days ago. I am hopeful that with one more shock treatment, it will be ready for a normal routine with the toxin-free shampoo. I have a post planned with more on this.
I am trying to tackle a few things that are important to me just a little bit at a time. I am being more conscious about my stress levels and not letting myself sweat stuff that isn't vitally important.
I realized that when I bring my lunch to work (aka no business lunch), I am almost always "raw until dinner." I really feel good and I L-O-V-E LOVE my breakfast smoothie. It is so calming to my tummy and so filling. Plus it is super healthy and makes me happy.
I also realized that I am probably dairy sensitive and am contemplating vegan as a result. The week leading up to our hosting duties, I really did not have any dairy, which kind of cleansed my body of the effects. Once we hosted and were eating out for every meal but breakfast, I had a meal with cheese for dinner. The next morning I woke up with a bad bloaty tummy ache. A light bulb went off for me at that moment. I used to wake up with that feeling FREQUENTLY, but I never knew why. I never even considered that it could be dairy. Maybe it was fiber, or getting too hungry during the night, or having something too rich and fatty, but I NEVER considered dairy because I was raised on it my entire life. I thought my brother was a little loony for believing he magically turned lactose intolerant at 30. Not being used to ordering without cheese yet, I had another couple meals with dairy ingredients over the past couple weeks. I noticed a correlation between those meals and tummy aches the next morning. So I think I'm onto something important here.
Irish found very thin-soled New Balance shoes for me to start using as I transition into barefoot walking then running. If I stick with it, then I'll probably get some of the specialized shoes to use. On a sadder note, the trash to treasure treadmill was a dud. There was a broken part on it that is no longer made. Oh well. We may consider buying a treadmill or elliptical after awhile.
This morning was so peaceful and relaxing that I savored every second I could get. We slept with the window open and the ceiling fan going because there was a cool breeze. We woke up to a light rain early this morning. None of the screaming neighbor kids were fighting outside, so we just heard the rain, the breeze, and the birds. It reminded me of an anniversary weekend we spent at a B&B on the lake. It was so peaceful and amazing that it felt sacred.
What's the best thing that's happened to you lately? For any of you with a treadmill or elliptical, what's your preference and why? When you notice you're off balance, what do you do to realign your life?
Oh yes, I almost forgot! Averie has a necklace giveaway, and Katie has a shopping spree giveaway!
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Til next time!
Our out of town guests just left. They're the reason I've been SO scarce. I'll be back to posting tomorrow.
It's been hard having our lives interrupted like that. I value some "me time" like getting to blog, read all of your blogs, work out, check our DVR, get ready for work in peace, and get ready for bed uninterrupted.
A few tips for those of you planning to be houseguests in the near future:
I think I mentioned the last time that I hosted guests that I usually clean thoroughly after our guests leave. I like getting the dirty sheets, towels, glasses, and plates done and put away so I can feel back to normal. I started the process, but it's late and most of that will keep til tomorrow.
So for now, goodnight. Hope you all had a fabulous weekend!
Question time!
Do you like hosting houseguests? Are you the frequent crash pad for family/friends? What was the best thing you did all weekend? I know it's weird, but my favorite part of the weekend was clearing all the dead plants from last year out of the backyard and prepping the flower beds. I also settled some reorganization/decorating dilemmas that arose last week. Love that feeling of accomplishment!
It's been hard having our lives interrupted like that. I value some "me time" like getting to blog, read all of your blogs, work out, check our DVR, get ready for work in peace, and get ready for bed uninterrupted.
A few tips for those of you planning to be houseguests in the near future:
- If the homeowner is trying to work out, please let them do their thing in peace. It may be the only thing holding their sanity together.
- Once the bedroom door is shut for the night, consider yourself on your own.
- If they happen to be vegetarian or vegan, please abstain from offering your leftover chicken takeout to them multiple times. If you offer once and they decline, I will assume you simply forgot their eating habits. But after that, you just appear to be testing them... in their own house... which seems rude.
- No matter how much you love the homeowner, try to give them a few minutes of peace in their own house. Staying with them for every waking minute can be too much time together even for married couples who chose to live under the same roof.
I think I mentioned the last time that I hosted guests that I usually clean thoroughly after our guests leave. I like getting the dirty sheets, towels, glasses, and plates done and put away so I can feel back to normal. I started the process, but it's late and most of that will keep til tomorrow.
So for now, goodnight. Hope you all had a fabulous weekend!
Question time!
Do you like hosting houseguests? Are you the frequent crash pad for family/friends? What was the best thing you did all weekend? I know it's weird, but my favorite part of the weekend was clearing all the dead plants from last year out of the backyard and prepping the flower beds. I also settled some reorganization/decorating dilemmas that arose last week. Love that feeling of accomplishment!
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