I probably should have titled this blog "The End" rather than The Beginning. However.... it is the beginning of the end of the old me. We can't fight aging and I'd never want to go back 20 or thirty years ago just to battle the side effects of age. Our bodies are miraculously resilient, I'll just trust in that fact and start from here.
The last couple of years have been harsh on me, physically especially. I'm taking 4 to 8 pills a day for a variety of aging side effects.... high blood pressure.... depression.... heart rate too fast.... can't sleep on my own. So, as I look at 192 lbs of me in the mirror (possibly 10 of that due to the bags under my eyes) I've decided to take the matter into my own hands and start to eat right, exercise, sleep more, find authentic health tips and put them to practice. I'm ready to dig down to the real me. The one I haven't seen for a while. I'll be journaling this adventure for my benefit more than anyone else. I may or may not post these. No pressure on myself to post. Just, push forward!
As I sit here and type, my hair is piled on top of my head with a new foaming dye. I'm gonna wash that gray right out of my hair first! Once the timer goes off, I'll be climbing into the shower to lather, rinse and repeat. I've decided to pamper myself by giving myself a pedicure as well. This could be a challenge, considering I broke my left foot more than a month ago... but I'm darned well gonna try!
Tonight, the facial. I will be sleeping with it on and waking up to a flaky face in the morning that I'll need to clean up. But my skin should be a bit tighter. My next step is to drink 10 glasses of water throughout the day tomorrow.
Along with upgrading my body, I am also working on my creative side. A few months ago I started to teach myself to draw. My sister and I have also started taking a watercolor course as well. My true love is photography and digital art. To watch my creative growth, I'll be sharing pictures of my creations.
My first thought in working on this blog was "who cares, aside from myself?" Maybe no one at all.... or maybe someone else will be encouraged to try as well.
Well, the timer is calling me to the shower. Wish me luck!
Thanks for doing this Dawnee (hugging myself)... and thanks for reading. ~ dawnee
I love you sis :) I would like to partner with you in this journey!!! I've been pretty fed up with myself and ready to make some changes. We can be each other's accountability partners if you want... I know I need one.
ReplyDeleteLove you!
Becki
PS: Why does the date say January 12??
Hey LOOK!! I posted a comment!! :)
ReplyDeleteTo answer your question of "who cares", I want you to know that I do. As I was driving the whopping 2 miles to work this morning I decided that beginning tomorrow I am going to switch up my routine and ride my bike to & from work. I too have hit the "aging" era and do not like what I see or how I feel these days. Isn't it amazing that all the "little" things continue to pile up and finally it hits us?!?! I like Becki's suggestion of being accountability partners, it always seems to help out. Good luck honey!!
ReplyDeleteI love you girls!!! I'm not sure why the date is goofy.... I honestly did post it today. Count me IN as your accountability partner sis!! If you have anything you'd like to share here, let me know!!! My hair looks fabulous, by the way! Took years off my face. I'm sitting here drinking water and looking up recipes to try. :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats Dawnee on your decision and determination! I applaud you! If there was ever anyone who had the strength and the gumption to do whatever she set her mind to, it would be you! I too am trying to do some of the same things in my life. I dyed my hair for the Grays Harbor idol contest, but my hair died in the process...I've almost got it all out now. The new job offers a lot more exercise than any over the last 10 yrs. I don't think a product is made yet that will help my face but oh well! Seriously though, you could change the outside person however you wanted, but don't ever change the inside, cuz she is a pretty cool lady and one I am so happy to have as my friend! Have a wonderful time on your journey, and know that I will always hold you in high esteem!
ReplyDeleteThanks Adam! You're so encouraging for me!!
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