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“Saw it” versus “Styled It” 10/2023
I saw this outfit and knew I had to recreate it. The jeans were an easy find but the top…I am not sure if it’s a sweater or sweatshirt but I had to have it. I looked everywhere from Nordstrom, Macy’s,TJ Max, Marshalls and several second hand stores. I finally found a sweatshirt at a…
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Self-Care
Social self-care Social self-care activities are very important and self-care is essential for maintaining our overall health and wellness. Even though we all have different levels of need for connectedness to others, all humans including introverts are innately social and need connection to thrive. Maintaining healthy social connections with family, friends and the community yields…
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“Saw It” versus “Styled It”
I love fashion and I get inspiration from everything and then add my personal touch. I will do a this monthly column named “Saw It” verses “Styled It”, showing an outfit I like and then how I wore it. I will also include where I found the items to make up my outfit. FYI, keep…
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Beach Day= A Great Day
Ah, the beach is where doing absolutely nothing is doing something. Being at the beach is one way I implement self-care. Self-care in it’s simplest form is taking care of oneself. Self-care refers to the ability to promote and maintain your health as well as cope with stressors. Self-Care is crucial to prevent burnout and…
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Not Just a Walk in the Park
One of the easiest ways that I get my daily exercise is to walk. I have several different locations that I like to go to get my walk in. I either go to the park or take a brisk walk on the local track. Although I walk at the same places, each time I go…
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Hysterectomy at age Sixty
I wasn’t expecting to have a total hysterectomy(surgery to remove your uterus and cervix)but due to some medical issues, that’s exactly what happened. When meeting with my doctor we determined that the best procedure for me was the Robotic hysterectomy which is a minimally invasive procedure. Robotic hysterectomy is done by the surgeon using control…
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Hysterectomy and Fashion
Fashion was not on my radar after my surgery. Prior to my surgery I went to target and bought some t-shirts and elastic band shorts, to make sure I was as comfortable as possible after my procedure. I didn’t have a lot of shorts with an elastic waistband and that was something I thought I…
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Hysterectomy and Exercise
Exercise after my hysterectomy was a slow process! The first several days were spent managing my pain and dealing with my limitations. The only exercise I did was walking to and from the bathroom 😊. On the 5th day after my surgery I walked around the block(with assistance), after that first walk I went right…
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Hysterectomy and Self-Care
Hysterectomy Recovery Hysterectomy can be a very painful and exhausting experience. As I recovered the first thing I focused on was pain management. Once I had a handle on my pain I began to exercise. The next step was to take some time to do something nice to my body! I started doing at home…
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My 5 Fashion Do’s
First, wearing a supportive bra. Menopause may have caused our bodies shape to change. Things tend to shift and may drop especially the bust line . I always check to make sure my bra is in good condition and the straps are adjusted correctly. Many women wear the wrong size bra and I see this…