Fibro Fog, Tea Breaks and Spring Cleaning

Today was rather aggravating for the issues of fibro fog and stupid stabbing pains.  As usual, I used my weekend wisely and spent the morning in bed trying to catch up on sleep missed throughout the week.  David came and woke me up at noon and we set about our day.  I wanted to pack away my winter clothing and fully switch to my spring/summer time work dresses.  So David went downstairs to play on the PS4 and get some painting in while I went about working on getting clothing sorted and packed up.

Thankfully I had thought about this before today, so when I was having a good day I brought my storage tub upstairs from the basement and had it sitting in the back room.  I went in, got all of my pretty summer/spring dresses out and threw them on the bed while I packed all of the winter clothes.  It was a nice cleanup and then while I was at it I re-filled my Aroma Dot with sandalwood essential oils, turned on the various artsy lights in the room and worked on sorting through some of the surplus stuff I had in the room.  David came upstairs and chuckled as I sat in the middle of a "tornado" of things.  He asked if I wanted to go out today and while I wasn't needing to, I thought it would be nice to get some time out of the house.

I went downstairs for a bit and made myself a few cups of tea, the first two cups were White Cab from +Short and Stout Tea and then Mrs. Fahrenheit from +Tea Hugger.  Both were delicious and gave me the nice pep to also work on tidying up the altar room.  I cleaned each of the statues, fixed up the table of sage leaves, lit some candles and incense.  I relaxed, having a few annoying stabs while working in my room and in the altar room, but I pushed through it.

When we went out, we stopped at Michael's Craftstore and then BAM! (Books A Million).  We went to Weis for taco fixings and then went home.  While we were out I was having a hard time staying focused and I was going in and out of "awareness"...so we tried to make our trips short but David was also very understanding when I was walking aimlessly through the store looking at EVERYTHING.  LOL.  He certainly is trying for the husband of the year award.

Other than the random fibro silliness, David and I had a nice time being out.  As always though, we were very happy to get home and just spend a quiet night in.  I am having a cup of Dream tea from +One Good Woman.  I worked on setting up David's Etsy store for his artwork and set up seven listings.  Now bedtime. YAY!

Sleep well all and tons of happy hugs.

Lots of Smiles & Good Belly!

One of my drawings

I went home from work early yesterday and stayed home today.  Been having a hard time with fibro fog and pain.  The +Fit Life Tea Teatox is working nicely to help with detoxing my body.  The Magnesium Malate seem to be working for me a bit, nothing really noticeable but I'll keep it up and try to get the benefits out of it.

I had a cup of Glendale Green Basil tea from +Teabox which is very tasty.  I like it a lot very tasty.  The aroma of the tea is grassy but sweet with a good flavor.  There is a bit of astringency to the taste but it isn't bad at all.  It was a good way to relax in the mid-afternoon as I woke up from sleeping until noon.

We found Good Belly at Giant yesterday and I started DAY ONE of the Twelve Day Reboot.  The results don't have to be immediate but I am hoping for some help with my tummy.  So here goes nothing. *crossing fingers for a smiling happy belly*

Below is a video of Postmodern Jukebox covering John Legend's "All of Me".  This is the song David and I danced to at our wedding.  It always makes me feel better.  I hope it gives you a smile.

Body Positive and Loving Everyone!

Work wasn't so bad today.  I started out my day with +Fit Life Tea Teatox.  I also took the magnesium malate pill that my mom wanted me to try (it's technically day 3).  The magnesium malate is supposed to help with my fibro pain, so here's hoping.  I took the Teatox and ultimately got two cups out of that in the morning.  I had a cup of Energy Tea too.  They are delicious!  I was very happy.  The colors are pleasant, the aroma, and the teas are sweet and delightfully palatable.  I am definitely thinking of getting the Teatox package.  So I'm going to keep up with their recommended intake.  I am not expecting to "drop" weight but I am hoping that this Teatox helps me clear out the ick in my system.  I am also thinking of finding a retailer that sells Good Belly Probiotics.

So I have been working on having a more positive body image, seeing as I have to start accepting that my body is going to be in some form of pain some of the time and likely won't be able to keep up to the pace I used to live and play as a younger person.  My friends on FB have been posting pictures of themselves in cute outfits for work or when they feel pretty so they can keep up the positive images in public and in their hearts.  I usually post tea and some smiling faces, but I think I will stop cropping out my body and start showing how cute I am (one of these days I will say that without needing to wink or smirk).

So - cute glasses (yay that they fit and look good on me) and my fav polka dot dress.  I have to wear the 'bolero' at work because apparently capped or no sleeved dresses are not "modest" enough...or my shoulders are enticing.  Not something I think I want to actively think about.

I chatted with Gep on Snapchat and he reminded me that I need to get off my lazy butt and get my labret piercing switched out soon.  Maybe get a jeweled lip-hugger.  I am thinking about also getting my hair bleached and then dye it semi-perm colors like lavender and sea blue.  I'm excited to see if I can do this, even with my short short hair at this point.

I think I will keep trying different combinations of teas and likely will drink the +Fit Life Tea Teatox tomorrow too and will also try one of the +Steepster Select tomorrow.  For now - I will leave you with some of my favorite reminders that I AM BEAUTIFUL!

OH, and if you didn't know this already - YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL TOO!

Lindbergh Baby & Fit Life Tea

Yesterday we had a delightful visit with my Mom and Dawn, we had early dinner at the Federal Taphouse.  It was very nice and we always love the food.  They also have 100 beers on tap to choose from, so I have a lot of fun picking different ones to try each time.  Then we went back to the house, had some tea (David had a lager) and celebrated my birthday with some Wegman's cheesecake.  IT WAS SO GOOD! (I LOVE LOVE LOVE cheesecake - especially with fruit!)  It was very nice of my Mom and Dawny. (LOVE YOU GUYS!)

So David and I are taking it easy tonight as we are both still ill.  We're watching this crime documentary series and the current case being examined is the Lindbergh kidnapping.  I am finding the examination of plant DNA as an evidence tool as a very cool idea.  David and I think there was someone closer to the family that had to have been involved but since NJ executed the guy they found guilty for the case it is unlikely anyone did much digging beyond that.

OH!  So I got a package in the mail today!  It was the samples from +Fit Life Tea and I am SO EXCITED!  Seriously - the box had the samples for their 3 different teas; Energy, Teatox, and Sleep.  A lip balm that is YUMMY! and a travel bottle with their logo!  I'm in LOVE!  I have been looking forward to this tea delivery because I really want to try it out and see if Teatox is as amazing as it seems.

I cannot wait to bring the samples to work and try them out, well Teatox and Energy.  I am sure I don't want to sleep while at work...not if I want to keep my job.  Watch in the coming days as I try out all the different Fit Life Teas and others. YAY!

And now for the other really excited moment of my day - the trailer for "Le Petit Prince" is out!  See below:

Tornado Watch/Warning Means Blog Time

So, David and I have been down with the Spring "Flu".  It seems like everyone has gotten some version of it.  My chest hurts and I am sick of having a scratchy throat.  This weekend my +Adagio Teas showed up with my IngenuiTEA Teapot.  I am absolutely in love with this teapot.  Below is a video on how to the Teapot works:

I also got a 3ox pouch of my personal blends on +Adagio Teas - Sturgeon Moon, Flower/Milk Moon, and Balmy Fruit Salad.  I've had Sturgeon Moon and Balmy Fruit Salad at this point and I love them!!  I've had them alone and mixed with other teas - YUM!  I brought White Grapefruit and Apricot tea blends with me to work today, both hit the spot.  Good job Adagio!

My +Steepster Select box for April came in on Saturday!  It is all very awesome teas from Japan!  Last month was all from China.  I had some of the Sencha already and it was JUST right!  I was very happy and even had two cups of the tasty green tea.  I am very excited to try the other pouches.  I will keep you updated as I try each pouch.

OK - so we have a Tornado Watch/Warning in effect over Central PA and NWS keeps sending me alerts so we will see as it all goes along.  I am hoping everyone stays safe.