From Friday Forum
1. Starting with your head down to your toes, what health/beauty products have you used/applied to your body so far today? [For example, shampoo, toothpaste, makeup, cologne/perfume, nail polish, etc.]
Thermasilk shampoo and conditioner, Rachel Perry Tangerine face wash, some generic body wash, foaming shave gel, Dove deodorant, Crest toothpaste, Rachel Perry astringent, and the usual face paint in subtle hues.
2. Do you have a ritual when you take a shower, such as washing your hair first or maybe even brushing your teeth in the shower? If so, what? Do you prefer baths or showers, usually?
I always wash my hair first and I wash my face before applying conditioner. Showers are good for waking up, baths are good for relaxing. I got some new soap samples in the mail today and am going to draw a bath, light a candle and relax.
3. How do you get yourself up and going in the mornings? Coffee? A hot shower? Breakfast? Would you consider yourself a morning person at all? When do you usually get up?
I try to get up by 6:45, though that’s not even early enough. I’m not a morning person. I like a hot shower and I’m picking up my old morning coffee habit again.
4. Do you normally eat breakfast? What do you usually have? Do you usually make it at home or go out for breakfast, or do you prefer not to eat breakfast?
If I don’t stop for a coffee and muffin or bagel, I try to make a fruit smoothie at home and grab a piece of toast on my way out the door.
5. What does your alarm clock sound like? A buzzer, music, or something else? Do you ever set your clock fast so that you push yourself to get ready sooner? Are you usually on time, late, or somewhere in-between?
My alarm clock is my husband sitting on the bed to put on his socks. He wakes with the clock set to both alarm and radio. The alarm clock is set about 15 minutes fast. This drives me crazy because it means I have to do math in the morning. Like I’m not busy enough! I’m on time to work during the school year because I have to get the children to school. They do not always arrive on time. So far this year, we’re doing okay.
However, if you believe George N. Parks, early is on time and on time is late.* If that is indeed the case, we don’t stand a chance.
*That must be someone else’s original quote because it’s all over the place when I Google it. But I first heard it from George - my favorite maniac.
