So we had talked about trying to do things to feel better about ourselves and so I did. They are minor, surface things, but they have helped none the less.
1. I colored over my gray hairs
2. Got a new haircut
3. bought some new make up (Bare Minerals) that I have been wanting for months
4. am conscientious of, but less worried about my weight
5. started spending more quality time with my husband and kids, individually...trying to give each person special attention
It is a start. It has helped my mood. It may sound superficial to feel better because of a great haircut, but hey...what ever works right?
I've been using bare minerals for about a year. I love it. Sounds like your on roll. Glad to hear it's helping. Because of the curly hair thing I've been thinking about getting my hair cut short. Then I think it might look really good a little longer. I'm on that teeter totter. How did you get your hair cut? Yeah right, Teri. Who's ever going to see those? Maybe for you. No, you're right. I forgot, what's sexy? So it bears the question, and forgive me for asking, but it just popped in my mind-- Does your dog think you're sexy? Or, are you too sexy for your dog? Don't hit me. I'm bad. I don't even have a dog. Only if men were that easy to satisfy. What kind of dog is he? I really want to get one now that I'm in a place that I can have one. I have to stick with a small dog. I love big ones though. I had a maltese that I just loved and a half wolf that was amazing. Oh, he is such a doll. And, your girls are beautiful. They look like angels which you've said they aren't always. My son was difficult to handle until he moved out and learned what the real world was like. Actually, they have both apologized for a lot of their attitude now that they face the world more directly. Yes, teenagers do turn human again if only you can survive them. But they are pretty. And your doggy, such a lover. Give him a cookie for me. Yes, I believe it is the general theory and seems to be holding up in my case. What is important and what will make the difference is that you care so very much. You have that down. It's obvious. My children learned a lot about how not to be selfish because of my illness. They have learned to be compassionate not only to me but to other people that are in their lives. They hate that I'm sick, but now it is not so much what it takes from them but because they are sad to see the changes and the impact it has on me. They will learn perserance and character from you through all of this. You just can't buy that. And, not many parents seem to be willing to give that. Boy, where is everyone tonight. Do you think they are out partying or all in a ball of pain somewhere? Maybe they found Constantinople and didn't tell us. It's so quiet in here, you can hear a pin drop. okay Linda---you are not allowed to refer to Bare Minerals as BM ever again. I do not want to put BM on my face. Sorry, I cant do it. How about br. min.--better?
My hair is long and pretty much had no layers in it. I got a lot of layers and now it has body. My recommendation is to spend the money and go to an experienced stylist. You can go in and say I want something that will flatter the shape of my face and be easy to manage and they will be able to suggest cuts that are appropriate for your face and hair type. I was watching TBS movie and a makeover today, and they were talking about heart shaped, round or square faces and I realized that alot of us prob. have more of a round face now with the RA and the meds. Sometimes a cut that was once flattering can change if there is a big change in the shape of your face.
I also have a new haircut that I love. I got bangs and I look 10 years younger. It is great. :)
Glad to see you are having some good stuff going on.
Anything u do to make yourself feel better is a good thing and it's amazing how just a haircut can make u feel so much better.
here's a better picture of him
To make myself feel better I went out and got some new pjays. I had been sleeping in my old scrub pants with a tee shirt. It feels so nice to have something that matches. I want to get another set. Maybe, I'll go on a mini- shopping spree for a few new things.
Marisa
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