Stepping Into Spring, Outfit 2

I am stepping into spring with outfit number 2. It is still quite cold here in Virginia, and they are even calling for possible snow on Wednesday. This is not exactly what I had hoped for when I decided to dress for spring. I had hoped for sunny skies, calm winds, and temperatures in the high 50’s, maybe even 60’s. I guess it doesn’t hurt to hope. Haha

There has been a couple of people come into the lumber company, and say they have heard frogs. That is one of the first signs of spring. Listening to frogs, daffodils blooming, and the forsythia bush turning bright yellow are some of the things I think of when I think of spring. I must have frogs on the brain, this is the second posts this week I have mentioned them. Haha

On a completely different subject, because that is how my mind works, have any of you got a fitbit? They are a watch looking device that you wear on your arm and it measures the steps you take. There are several different models, and each one has a few different features. I bought my fitbit with the intention of walking more. You can log in to a website and it shows you the steps you’ve taken that day. You can also add friends and do challenges to see which one can walk the most. If you have been reading my blog very long, you know I work in a lumber company. I take care of the bookkeeping matters, so I am sitting at my desk most of the day. I think my friends only invited me to their challenges so they would have someone they could beat. I always was coming in last. These challenges were not very much fun for me. One day I was complaining to one of my co-workers, and he decided to put on my fitbit and let it trace his steps. He does A LOT of running around in the store. The next day I told him he still was in last place. I think he took it as a challenge. He disappeared for a while. When he came back he wanted me to log onto the website and see how he was doing now. There was still no change. So, off he goes again. About thirty minutes later he came back and had me log on again. When I told him there was still no change, he said, “How can that be? I put in on the paint shaker. That should have got thousands of steps.” LOL!!! Apparently the fibit is smarter than we are and figured out no person could walk that fast. Hahaha  Anyway, the one I have can also measure your sleep pattern. That is the only time I wear mine, when I sleep, or should I save, when I don’t sleep. My sleep pattern is stripped. Dark blue stripes indicate sleep, and the green stripes indicates restlessness. According to my fitbit, I am restless about 180 minutes in the night. So, I have been on a hunt for natural sleep aids. (I don’t want to take sleep medicine) Here are some of my findings:

Relax

The last 20 minutes before bed, you need to relax. Take off your makeup, brush your teeth, comb your hair, whatever your nightly routine is needs to be done at least 20 minutes before you go to sleep. Spend the last 20 minutes just being chill.

No Television

Make sure you do not have on the television in your bedroom. This will just stimulate you brain and keep it going.

Exercise

You should not exercise before going to bed. You should however do some stretches. This will help relax you. Yoga or deep breathing is great for helping you relax. Deep breaths in to the count of 4, hold your breath, and then release the breath to the count of 4.

White Noise

Some people can only sleep in the quite, while others require some white noise. I like a fan running, and Joe hates the fan. We compromise by running the fan, but on low.

Foods

Don’t consume any caffeinated beverages before bedtime. I have recently started drinking a sleepytime decaf tea. Also, dark cherry juice is supposed to be helpful for getting a good nights sleep. I am not drinking he juice, but I am eating a small handful of dried cherries before bed. I am hoping these two things help with some much needed sleep.

Use Brain Power

We have all heard to count sheep if you can’t sleep. However, your brain has the capability to count, and still worry in order to keep you awake. So you need to have a harder task than just plain 1,2,3. Instead count backwards by 3. Start at 300, then go to 297, 294, 291, you get the idea. It is a little harder, and your brain will have to think about this instead of worrying. It is also boring, so hopefully you will fall asleep.

Essentials Oil

Some swear by Lavender essential oil. I had a small rollerball of lavender that I would rub on the bottom of my husbands feet, and he loved it. I couldn’t tell much difference, but what do I know.

I have tried all these methods, and some might help, some not so much. I hate not sleeping, it is funny how when we were young, this was never a topic of conversation. I would love to hear any tips you might have, I need them.Onward to the fashion portion of the post…..I am loving me some Marilyn. I went to Wal-Mart on Sunday to pick up some medicine, and as I was leaving this t-shirt was on the clearance rack. I grabbed it before they changed their minds. $3.00, that is crazy!!! One of the fastest ways to look cool and hip, is to put on a graphic t-shirt. Marilyn is the queen when it comes to graphic t’s. Get one of her, and maybe one of a rock bank (think ramones or beetles) and you instantly have street cred. Hahaha  Here is a white Marilyn shirt, here is a black one, and here is one in pink with her blowing a bubble with gum, it is super cute. The blue-jean jacket is from Old Navy and should be a staple in everyone’s closet. You can throw this on with anything. Even with the dressiest outfit, somehow a jean jacket just works. I am still carrying my Aimee Kestenberg Soho satchel. I was afraid it would be too small, I usually like the big totes, but it is working out great. That link gives you several colors to choose from. I really like the ivory, it would be great for the spring and summer months. My jeans are from Old Navy that I bought last fall. They are no longer on their site, but here is a black curvy skinny pair, and they are on sale. My shoes were a gift, actually they were a gift for someone else who couldn’t wear them, then the person they gave them to couldn’t wear them, so now they are mine. Did you follow that? Anyway, they are probably the highest priced item I have in my entire wardrobe. Here is a link to an ivory pair. Can you believe how much these things are? I need to put them in the safe-deposit box. Lol!Here is a better look at the t-shirt. How cute is this? I finished the look with silver jewelry, even though the hardware on the purse in gold, I guess that makes me a rebel. Haha I stacked three By The Book bracelets on one arm, and on the other, I have a silver boyfriend watch (similar and similar)and two silver bracelets. (Similar and Same)Of course the look would not be complete without the red lipstick. I recently read where candy apple red is one of the spring looks for makeup this year. I conjure up Snow White when I think of that color red.

I hope you enjoyed my Stepping Into Spring, outfit 2.

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