Meryam’s back. No more black holes in the sky.
Blog I wrote yesterday:
I was putting out laundry to dry tonight. And it was good. I realise now why they have those encounters on terraces (rooftops) in Indian movies, where the girl is putting up clothes on the line. Something so natural, peaceful, even meditative about this domestic scene – and yet somehow romantic, well I can vouch it is at night at least. I had a really tiring Friday. Was in and out of the house all day, and came back ready to crash into bed almost, but Mom has been working today since the maid didn’t bother showing up, and wanted me to help with laundry (which is a fraction of what she does really). Anyhow, even though it seemed like such a burden when I started, it was so relaxing singing, thinking, arranging clothes on the line, and at the end I felt the better for it. Revitalised rather than dampened. Recall Tina saying: ‘We are all like flowers, and we need the sun’. And water, too, I may add. Which reminds me I should drink more of that, I just read today on someone’s 43things.com that water helps you stay more focused. And I do think I really don’t drink enough.
Went to the Indian talent show today, and it was fun watching the kids of yesteryear dancing and having fun on stage. I used to do that! Well, I still could.. if I were better organised. Anyhow, je suis tellement fatiguée. I took Deepak to the bookstore Diwan and bought 3 books for him, one on alien conspiracies, an Agatha Christie book, and a French book. I think it makes for a good gift, especially after he got 95% on his last Maths test, and because the poor kid paid for the both of us last time I invited him to go outside and discovered, in my typical way, that I didn’t have enough money. And he is a good kid, touchwood, and godbless. Now there’s a nice word, godbless. I’ll use it for a while to replace goodbyes. Godbless peeps! ;)
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Came thru your '43 Things'. Interesting list you have up there :)
It’s 11:00 in the morning and your energy is waning. Minutes seem to tick by like hours and your mind feels foggy. You’ve still got six more hours to look alert and act productive and get over separation anxiety in dog, so how do you cope with the afternoon blahs? Follow these six tips!
1. If you have a job that involves sitting at a desk all day or staring at a computer screen, take five minutes to stand up or lean back, close your eyes and stretch, especially in your shoulder and leg areas. Being seated all the time can make your whole body feel stiff and sleepy. A good stretch session helps limber up your body and gets the blood flowing again.
2. Avoid the tempting lure of caffeine or sugar-laden foods such as coffee, tea or chocolate. Caffeine may perk up your energy levels temporarily, but it also has a bad habit of leaving you sluggish after the effect has worn off. Instead, choose whole grain foods, fruits and vegetables to give your body the fuel it really wants! Eating healthier will boost your mood, elevate your alertness, change separation anxiety in dog and make you feel better all day long.
3. Along with healthier foods, take a quick 10-15 minute walk during your lunch break. Just a few minutes will give you a burst of energy that refreshes you and makes you feel more alert – while burning off your lunch calories in the process!
4. Sometimes, afternoon slumps can be your body’s way of telling you that it needs something. You may be feeling tired if your blood sugar is low (which happens especially after the effect of those caffeine and high sugar foods has worn off!). Packing a low calorie snack like graham crackers, granola, fruit or vegetable slices can give your body a boost and keep you from feeling hungry in the late afternoon and caving in to the urge to devour the entire contents of the vending machine after work!
5. Drowsiness is often a sign that you’re not getting enough water. Drinking more water throughout the day not only helps keep you awake, but also keeps you from feeling those hunger pangs that inevitably creep up in mid-morning. Taking a large sports bottle that you can drink from throughout the day is a great way to get your recommended eight glasses a day as well!
6. If afternoon fatigue is a recurring problem, it may be a side effect of medications you are taking. Allergy pills are well known culprits, as are some blood pressure and anxiety/depression medicines. Don’t try to circumvent these effects with caffeine, otherwise you’ll overload your body with stimulants while it’s already trying to deal with drowsiness, and you’ll feel mentally and physically exhausted. Instead, try a short 15-20 minute catnap. You’ll be surprised how refresh you’ll feel when you wake up! (Don’t try this at work though – I know it’s tempting!)
If you follow these tips on a regular basis, you’ll not only make it through the afternoon blahs, but you’ll also feel better physically and mentally, sleep better at night, and wake up rejuvenated and re-energized the next morning. Make it a GREAT day! separation anxiety in dog
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