Author Archives: Kara

Ten on Tuesday

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1. What is your favourite decor item in your house?

That is a very good question. I don’t think I have a favourite decor item! My floor lamp that my mom gave us is really nice …

2. What is your favourite hair product?

As lame as it may sound, shampoo and conditioner. Nothing is better than freshly washed hair!

3. Are you a good dancer?

Haha, define “good”. I’ve been known to cut the odd rug or two, but I’m no John Travolta circa Saturday Night Fever.

4. You get some good news, who’s the first person you call?

Either my mom or Kyle, depending on who’s available first.

5. Would you rather take pictures, or be in pictures?

Take pictures, but I don’t mind being in the odd one.

6. What is your shoe style?

Flat and comfortable!

7. How often do you eat out?

Usually once a week or less.

8. If someone has food in their teeth, do you tell them?

It depends on whether or not I know them, but yes.

9. Do you fold your underwear?

Nope. Haha, there’s not much material, so there’s no real point in folding them.

10. Milk, dark, or white chocolate?

White chocolate, please!

Sleep, or Lack Thereof

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Sometimes all I need to do is have a good night’s sleep and I’ll feel better. Sometimes all I want to do is sleep but can’t.

On Friday, I felt horrible. My body was achy, its temperature was hot and cold, hot and cold, and all I wanted to do was be at home and not move. My body and mind were exhausted. I suppose that’s what happens when you push yourself and work hard all week long. Friday night after I was finished at Job #2, I came home, popped a sleeping pill, and slept for nine glorious hours. I felt good as new, minus the horrible sinus headache I seem to be getting almost every morning. The rest of the weekend was great, until last night.

Last night I seemed to have a good ol’ dose of random anxiety and couldn’t sleep. The last time I remember looking at my clock was about 1:30 a.m., and then again at 4 a.m., and I finally fell asleep I think around 7 a.m., shortly after Kyle left for work and I could sprawl across the bed and really get comfortable. Sure, I got about six hours of sleep, but not consecutive hours and certainly got good sleep. Needless to say, even my amazingly strong coffee isn’t helping me stay alert right now. I may need several shots of espresso before I go to work today.

Today is going to be a long day.

What do you do when you can’t sleep?

50 Questions, Part 8

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Read questions 1 to 45 here

46. What would you do differently if you knew nobody would judge you?
Nothing, because I think that no matter what we do, even if we do it the same as everyone else, you will always be judged for something. I think that’s a huge problem with the world we live in.

47. When was the last time you noticed the sound of your own breathing?
Usually when I’m trying to fall asleep. It’s amazing how your brain keeps you breathing even when you try and think about not breathing. Good ol’ natural reaction to catch your breath.

48. What do you love?  Have any of your recent actions openly expressed this love?
I love when people are accepted for who they are. On Wednesday I made an attempt to show people that they are still loved. (You can read about that here)
49. In 5 years from now, will you remember what you did yesterday?  What about the day before that?  Or the day before that?
If I got to sit down and think about it, I probably could. Things have been rather eventful this week, so it would be fairly easy.
50. Decisions are being made right now.  The question is:  Are you making them for yourself, or are you letting others make them for you?
I’m making them for myself. Always.