h e l l o B e a u t i f u l s !
i know that i have likely posted this quote before.
it's me in a nutshell.
it's how i live . . .
perhaps that's why i love blog land.
you validate my "splendid adventure"!
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Wednesday is a perfect day for me to turn "inward".
i schedule a half way there hour of self care focus.
( mid week maintenance)
but first . . .
a confession, and a new found treasure.
i make it difficult for myself to go to the gym.
i cannot tell you why.
( maybe it's because i am away from "34" nine - plus hours - 5 days a week . . .
. . . when i arrive home, i don't want to leave again! )
i do not like going in the morning.
this is my alone time.
i like alone time.
i'm not a fan of the treadmill. the elliptical is ok. i do like bike!
suis-je faire des excuses?
( am i making excuses?)
perhaps.
i am pleased to say that i found the perfect piece of stay at home workout equipment for me!
it's light and movable.
a re - bounder!
i love it!
i went with the best review, ( i read them all ), at a moderate price. i didn't buy the top of the line,
because i wanted to make sure that this bounce would be beneficial for me!
i could not be more impressed.
the workout that comes with this apparatus is a circuit workout that
combines cardio, resistance, pure barre and yoga!
very cool.
no.
very hot!
it makes me sweat!
there are many workouts available for the re - bounder/jogger.
it's easy on my knees.
in my current shape and condition. it's a perfect "fit" for me.
now!
back to Wednesday!
after my workout, i head to my in home spa bathroom, where i comb argon oil into my hair,
mask my face, dry brush, and give myself a mini manicure . . . i relax . . . drink a
glass of fruit infused water, towel my pillow, spray it with lavender,
lay down on our freshly made bed 'til the top coat dries.
. . . a little breather. . . eyes closed.
then it's into the shower for a quick over the counter drug store detox on the cheap.
this big bottle can be found for under five dollars.
. . . and it holds an added little bonus dose of magnesium!
Wednesday is not a self tanner day. this is my essential oil it up day!
(self tanner does not have the optimum effect when applied with oil.)
i make my own oil it up concoction, which always starts with a base of jojoba oil.
good oils to mix in are almond, neroli, and lavender.
i finish with an oil blend between my toes and on my pulse points.
that's it!
just in time to let the Chocolate Gousse out for her last tour of the back yard
before i depart for the clinic!
the subtle fragrance from the oils is perfect for a medical environment.
i have patients say . . . " you smell so good" . . . "what fragrance are you wearing?"
( you see, we're not allowed to wear a parfum or eau d' toilette)
this special blend is all about spreading wellness!
i'll tell you about the pleasantly aromatic oil blend on my next wellness Wednesday!
. . . just scheduled my appointment for next week!
( yes! i'm one that needs to
write it down! i distract easily - hence she's
a beautiful mess!)
. . . and no i do not think that i am a beauty.
i am quite happy with cute, funny and silly.
. . . also likened to the amazing Ina Garten.
(grandma contessa? love it! )
honest impressions, out of the mouths of my precious grands.
am i blessed or what!!!
with
Love!
( i was not compensated for any of the products mentioned in this post.)
