2020 resolution - shopping my own bag and wallet collection. Any one else?

[ElainePG]

Kind of wondering for everyone here, how do you send your packages when you sell something? Do you do anything special like have the carrier pick them up from your front porch or do you go to FedEx, UPS, or the post office to ship?

I bought scissors a few years ago because my husband's hair grows so fast and he gets cuts often. They are incredibly sharp. The first haircut I ever gave him was amazing. I did it short on the sides and longer on top, using a trimmer on the sides and scissors to fade and on the top. It was so excellent but it turned out to be beginner's luck. The remaining 3 cuts I was allowed to give him ended up not as nice. He didn't like it as short on the sides as I did it. The final cut was right before our engagement pictures so we were both disappointed by that one, haha! I've not been allowed to touch it since.

I also love the look of white in the summer when I'm tanned but I basically do not wear it anymore. With the little one and also our dogs. It's lovely but doesn't suit my lifestyle.

May I ask what kind of scissors you bought? Unfortunately I've never seen him get a haircut, so I don't know how she does it, but I don't think she uses anything other than scissors. I don't believe she texturizes it, or anything.

And is a trimmer kind of like an electric razor, or is it something different?

 

[ElainePG]

I just cut my husband's hair for the first time. It took a really long time but he says it is as good as when he goes to the barber. I wouldn't choose to keep doing it if there was another option.

Good for you! Did you use special scissors? Did you cut it wet, or dry?
Mr. PG is starting to look like an aging hippie, and it's not a good look!

 

[ElainePG]

Love this...I think. It’s in German (?) so I can’t tell what the goal is. Where did you find this? I’d like to try to get the English version.

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And, one bag out! Yay! It’s my least expensive bag so the $$ are inconsequential. But, at least it it will no longer be lurking in my closet unworn and unloved.

YAYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!

 

[ElainePG]

When I have negative thoughts or am frustrated I try to think of actions I can take to change the situation if within my control. If not in my control then I ask myself how things could be worse and why the situation is not so bad. It is partially just about changing perspective, especially now with all that is going on. I am finding thinking more positive gets me to not dwell on things that don’t go as well. I have always been able to do this at work - use failures as a learning opportunity and move on - but not my life in general. Whereas my husband is a glass half full person. He is rarely sad or stressed and I believe he lives a happier life being able to see the positives and move on from set backs. I am trying to train myself to be like that too and I actually believe it is working!

This is a wonderful way of looking at the world, especially in these difficult times. Thank you for posting.

 

[lynne_ross]

We haven't gone out for walks but I would encourage you to do so if it is safe. DH tires very easily and he is panicked about catching covid-19. We're in a neighborhood near a dead end so no one comes here except those who live here. We go out in our back yard. I've been meaning to start exercising but haven't been very good about it. In a few months I'll start swimming. I need to clean out the pool filters though, and I'm dreading that. I probably would have hired someone to do it if it weren't for the current situation.

Handy time to have a pool!! I would love to be home swimming. Though I hope this is done in a few months.

 

[ElainePG]

It’s BBQ night! No cooking for me which is great since I find it booooooooring.

Anyway, Mr. Sparkle is NOT a cook but, the super geek + meat eater in him looks at grilling like a chemistry experiment (which in part it actually is, right?) so he thinks it’s fun. Like with his cocktail making, he devours tons of books and videos on grilling. That means his grilling is (ironically) the very best of cuisine despite his uselessness in the kitchen. Yum!

Tonight is steaks!! I am not a huge beef eater but I do love a great steak. In large part because of my career - men who are decision makers love their steaks - I’ve eaten at some of the best steakhouses in the world. Yet, his steaks exceed any of those I’ve ever had.

So, I‘ve taken a nap (in my super sexy NASA themed pj’s) and now I have his (not so) famous “Filthy” martini in hand whilst enjoying the sunset in the backyard. My stomach growls ever more loudly as the minutes tick by.

Tell me about your quarantined Friday night.

Your Friday night sounds fabulous! I love the image of Mr. S going about BBQ in a super-geeky, engineering/chemistry way. And I'm not particularly a steak eater, but YUM!

Can I come over? No? Even if I stand on the other side of your backyard and bring a VERY long fork????

Okay, so here's what we're doing tonight (Saturday). I ordered in a whole roasted chicken last night (part of my InstaCart order) and I'm doing a bunch of roasted root veggies to go with it. Mr. PG is having a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon to keep it company, and I'm having Perrier-with-lime.

Then after dinner we're watching The Thomas Crowne Affair, via Amazon Streaming. The original one, thankyouverymuch. With Steve McQueen and Faye Dunaway.

 

[ElainePG]

That is so wonderful!!! I'm glad that you're training yourself and I will try your techniques! I started the book Solve for Happy and I want to continue reading it. I think there are similar things in there.

I just found a book (similar, probably) called Tame Your Anxiety: Rewiring Your Brain For Happiness. I'm going to download a sample and see what I think.

 

[ElainePG]

We are all in this together. There are going to be times like this that it gets to us. Better to speak up than let it brew inside of you. Trying and do something fun in your home today. For me it is the middle of the night that I start to get really worried.

For me it's when I'm trying to fall asleep. My meditation/relaxation app helps with this. I listen to the music and soothing voice, and (hopefully) drift off to sleep before my busy brain starts making lists!

 

[ElainePG]

Thank you. I've spent the day tidying up and distracting myself on here. I feel much calmer overall.
I used to get a bit of that middle-of-the-night anxiety and then I discovered cardiac coherence. It's helped so much. It's just a breathing exercise that you follow along with on Youtube, but it works really well to calm me. Worth trying.

Just found it on YouTube and tried it. Thank you!

 

[Sparkletastic]

Your Friday night sounds fabulous! I love the image of Mr. S going about BBQ in a super-geeky, engineering/chemistry way. And I'm not particularly a steak eater, but YUM!

Can I come over? No? Even if I stand on the other side of your backyard and bring a VERY long fork????

Okay, so here's what we're doing tonight (Saturday). I ordered in a whole roasted chicken last night (part of my InstaCart order) and I'm doing a bunch of roasted root veggies to go with it. Mr. PG is having a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon to keep it company, and I'm having Perrier-with-lime.

Then after dinner we're watching The Thomas Crowne Affair, via Amazon Streaming. The original one, thankyouverymuch. With Steve McQueen and Faye Dunaway.

I’d looooove to have you over. We need bubble suits so we can socialize!

I just found a book (similar, probably) called Tame Your Anxiety: Rewiring Your Brain For Happiness. I'm going to download a sample and see what I think.

This may be good for me too. Mr. S is so zen / chill / relaxed. I’m faking being cool and collected (somewhat) but, inside I’m
Not a good look...

 

[ElainePG]

Your BBQ night sounds divine! I love Steak, and that martini, yum! i spent my Friday night having dinner with my mom on zoom. mom was finally able to get a test for covid. She tested positive, and i'm happy to report that she is doing much better this week. She had soup while i had a pokay bowl.

I'm glad that your Mom was finally able to get tested, @keodi . But wow… so sorry she's dealing with covid-19. I hope she's in a situation where she has help managing it, and that she can ride it out at home.
Sending positive thoughts your way.

 

[ElainePG]

I'm not @whateve but when I went out for a walk yesterday in my subdivision, I wore a mask. Thank you for sharing your experience with instacart, I will have to figure out a service such as Instacart, as very soon we won't be able to go into the grocery store.

Thank you for the advice, @keodi . We'll do the same. If for no other reason than to encourage others to do so!

 

[whateve]

I just found a book (similar, probably) called Tame Your Anxiety: Rewiring Your Brain For Happiness. I'm going to download a sample and see what I think.

That sounds exactly like a book I need.

 

[whateve]

For me it's when I'm trying to fall asleep. My meditation/relaxation app helps with this. I listen to the music and soothing voice, and (hopefully) drift off to sleep before my busy brain starts making lists!

I can't listen to anything when I'm falling asleep because even with earbuds it bothers DH, who has no trouble falling asleep.

 

[whateve]

Good for you! Did you use special scissors? Did you cut it wet, or dry?
Mr. PG is starting to look like an aging hippie, and it's not a good look!

I just cut it with ordinary scissors. It helps if they are sharp. I cut it dry. DH told me to pull up the hair with the comb and then cut along the comb. After awhile, I figured out the technique. Around the ears, I did it free style without the comb. I told him it would probably be easier just to shave his head.