The A.M. Blahs

Are mornings such a drudgery for anyone else as they are for me? I just cannot ever wake up feeling fully refreshed or with the energy to get up & going quickly as I get ready for work. I literally have my alarm set for 2 hours prior to the time I have to leave! Ridiculous, right?? But without fail, I hit the snooze on my alarm a handful of times before I actually get up, then move with the pace of a snail as I get myself ready. I just feel so exhausted every single morning. Now with that said, you would probably assume that I go to bed really late thus leaving me exhausted by the time morning comes. But on average, I go to bed anywhere from 10pm-10:30pm, allowing me the potential of 7.5-8 hours of sleep. But instead my body awakes with the feeling that I only slept a few hours. And I don't ever leave the house in the morning without the mandatory mug of coffee.

I'm truly the worst sleeper. It takes at least an hour of so of tossing & turning before I fall asleep. The slightest hint of light or noise wakes me up. If I have to go visit the bathroom in the middle of the night, it's kinda comedic - I literally walk to the bathroom with my eyes closed & keep them closed until I get back into bed! If I crack them open ever so slightly, I am fully awake for several hours. Craziness right?! My husband on the other hand slips into a deep coma the moment his head hits the pillow & could be in that deep sleep for days if he wasn't disturbed. It kinda ticks me off actually...

I've tried the Bath & Body Works Aromatherapy lotion & that has helped me to fall asleep on occasion. Nature's Made Natural Sleep Aid has also done wonders on those nights where I am unable to fall asleep. Chamomile tea on the other hand, does nothing. And I don't know if the best way to get sleep is to become dependent on something to do it!

So I'm looking for tips! Anything that helps you fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer or leaves you feeling fabulous when you wake up! Maybe it's something you don't use or do before bedtime. Whatever it is, I want to hear about it!


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Eleven Questions

I came across this cute little survey on the blog just tututiny & thought it would be fun to share (especially on days when work is consuming me), so enjoy!

 

 

Do you live in the same town you grew up in?

Funny to say, but yes. I grew up in Sunrise, moved to Miami, back to Sunrise, then to North Lauderdale & then finally to Coral Springs when my husband & I first got married. We house hunted & bought our first house in Sunrise. :) 

What is your favorite TV show?

Definitely Sex and the City. Has any other show had as much fashion as this one!? I also really loved the relationship between all the girls, something that is super rare to find.

What is your favorite memory from high school?

I can't pick just one...high school had a lot of wonderful memories! I dated my high school sweetheart, was a member of the dance team and cheerleading squad for football & basketball, won Homecoming Court my junior & senior years as well as Prom Court for my senior year...there were so many great things about high school!

Who is someone that you look up to? 

Even though we butt heads on a regular basis, I would definitely pick my father. He is a really hard worker (almost borderline workaholic) & has always been like that. I just think he made it a point to be the provider in the family (even though my mom always worked too) because that is what a man feels his role is. My dad also has an integrity level above most - he just doesn't do anything that he knows isn't right. I think I got that from him in a way.

Where do you see yourself in five years?

I hope by that time I will be a mother. I cannot wait to have children of my own! I have always wanted to be a wife & mom...one down, one to go. ;) I also would love to see if any amazing opportunities come from this blog!

How did you get into blogging?

I have always had a passion for the fashion world and have been a serious blog reader for the past few years. Friends have always complimented that "fashionista" side of me and last year my husband kept suggesting that I start my own blog. So I did last September!

Where is one place you've never been that you really want to visit before you die?

 Anyone who knows me knows that I am *obsessed* with anything related to Paris, so that is most definitely on my travel wish-list! Europe in general would be an amazing place to tour - France, Italy, England, Ireland etc.

What is one thing you've never done that you really want to do at least once in your life? 

Hmm, I'm not too sure on this one. I think one thing on my bucket list would be to roadtrip the US - I just think if I was ever in a financial situation to do that, I would love to get an RV, visit each state & see what they have to offer!

What do you like to do in your downtime?

Ooh it's a toss up between watching reality tv from my couch with a bevy of good snacks OR indulging in a hot bubble bath, a glass of wine & a good book!

What is your favorite comfort food?

Macaroni & cheese (especially Paula Deen's recipe) or any traditional Cuban/Peurto Rican dish my family makes.

What do you like to wear to lift your mood when the winter doldrums hits you?

I don't know what a winter doldrum feels like...we have 80degree weather during the holidays! Christmas in Florida is not like Christmas anywhere else!


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