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Sometimes when I don't feel like hitting the gym after work I'll go for a power walk with my girl friend and her pooch. Since she lives close by, it's perfect. Yesterday we went on our longest walk yet, over 7km (the last kilometre was a run for me as we got to her place first and I went the rest of the way home solo).
We went through trails, beautiful parks and saw gorgeous scenery. I, of course, took the opportunity to snap a couple photos while we were out. The weather is getting so beautiful, it's nice to be able to spend time outdoors again without having to bundle up (or rush back indoors)!
During our walk my girl friend said she had a 'challenge' in mind for us and she'd let me know once we arrived at said challenge. Turns out it was a super steep hill and the challenge was to run up it as fast as we could. It didn't look too steep from the bottom but once in it, it was steep! We huffed and puffed and raced up the hill and once we got to the top, we sat on a small rock wall to catch our breath and turned around; the picture above was our view.
All photos taken with my iPhone 4S.
Outfit deets:
* Joe Fresh denim jacket (new!)
* H&M tank with Smart Set cami underneath
* Bongo pants which I seem to be wearing quite a bit lately. Seen with stripes and polka dots and booties.
* Aldo wedges which are a bit of a go-to pair. Suede, neutral, easy to walk in, what more can you ask for?
* Accessories: Suzy belt worn as a necklace, Auslini bangle & F21 ring
I might as well entitle this post, 'Sleep Problems, the new version of
#firstworldproblems' because in no big way is this 'problem' really that
big... but it's frustrating.
Lately, I have been having trouble sleeping. Now, I have had my fair share of sleep problems throughout the last tumultuous year but have come a long way. So much so that my problems relating to sleep on that front, dissipated a while ago. So what's going on with my body, or should I say mind, now? Well, to me it feels like attack of the social media.
Lately, I have been having trouble sleeping. Now, I have had my fair share of sleep problems throughout the last tumultuous year but have come a long way. So much so that my problems relating to sleep on that front, dissipated a while ago. So what's going on with my body, or should I say mind, now? Well, to me it feels like attack of the social media.
Okay. This is going to sound crazy.
I know this because it seems crazy to me.
I feel with all the social media out there, and being someone who loves to be a part of it (Twitter, Instagram, blogging... etc.), it's hard to catch a breath and shut down. I feel like I'm constantly plugged in, and while I love it, it sometimes makes me anxious. Anxious! Can you believe that?! I'm anxious over social media and it's supposed to be an enjoyable, free thing. So weird.
At night, especially on Sundays (the night before the week begins!), I find myself replaying things over and over in my mind. I'm trying to think if I'm caught up; is my blog post done for the next day? Did I check Twitter? What are my 'friends' doing on Instagram? What do I need to do this week? Will I have content or something to talk about on my blog? Did I buy milk? What is next on the check-list for MOH duties for my sister's upcoming wedding? Is there food for lunch tomorrow to take to work? What the hell am I going to wear?!
Now admittedly those aren't all social media anxieties, but they get compiled in with my other worries as I try to drift off into la-la-land, which makes it oh-so-frustrating.
I have tried sleep apps on my phone (waves & rain work best for me) but the anxiety rolls on. I have taken Melatonin a couple times but I try not to do this frequently as I don't want to become dependent; and while it works, I worry about the idea of even taking some sort of pill to sleep. Isn't that bad? And shouldn't someone like me who doesn't really have a real 'problem', be able to fall asleep without some sort of aid?
Do any of you suffer from social-media-anxiety? Sounds so silly. What about sleep problems? Real sleep problems.
I know this because it seems crazy to me.
I feel with all the social media out there, and being someone who loves to be a part of it (Twitter, Instagram, blogging... etc.), it's hard to catch a breath and shut down. I feel like I'm constantly plugged in, and while I love it, it sometimes makes me anxious. Anxious! Can you believe that?! I'm anxious over social media and it's supposed to be an enjoyable, free thing. So weird.
At night, especially on Sundays (the night before the week begins!), I find myself replaying things over and over in my mind. I'm trying to think if I'm caught up; is my blog post done for the next day? Did I check Twitter? What are my 'friends' doing on Instagram? What do I need to do this week? Will I have content or something to talk about on my blog? Did I buy milk? What is next on the check-list for MOH duties for my sister's upcoming wedding? Is there food for lunch tomorrow to take to work? What the hell am I going to wear?!
Now admittedly those aren't all social media anxieties, but they get compiled in with my other worries as I try to drift off into la-la-land, which makes it oh-so-frustrating.
I have tried sleep apps on my phone (waves & rain work best for me) but the anxiety rolls on. I have taken Melatonin a couple times but I try not to do this frequently as I don't want to become dependent; and while it works, I worry about the idea of even taking some sort of pill to sleep. Isn't that bad? And shouldn't someone like me who doesn't really have a real 'problem', be able to fall asleep without some sort of aid?
Do any of you suffer from social-media-anxiety? Sounds so silly. What about sleep problems? Real sleep problems.
While I have yet to own a pair of the increasingly popular Vince Camuto shoes, I think these would make for a great initiation. I'll take the tan zebra, first, please. Santa? Anyone?
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