I've been away for a while & have not written a blog in over a year. Probably close to 3, but whose counting? I've turned a page in my life & decided to do the whole workout, get healthy thing. I'm using my extra hours to go to the gym & sweat for fun. Blah. It's a big change, but the hard work is paying off. I figured I'd try & start this writing thing back up. Side note: my dad thinks I should do a video blog because then y'all can get the intent (plus my southern twang) behind my little notes. I told him I'd take up too much time, cause I'd have to put the words at the bottom of the page; with a little dot following them, for the folks that cannot understand the words coming from my mouth. Half the time, he doesn't understand me. Anyways, maybe that'll be something to look forward to.
Back to my blog for the day. Since I've been trying to get healthy, I decided to do a "detox" bath today. You know, the whole Epsom salt, baking soda & lavender one? Yeah, well it is fabulous, but just a heads up. Do NOT take this bath when you have any plans for the day. With it being Labor Day & the hubs at work, I decided I'd clean the house, wash clothes, etc. Well after the gym, I figured I'd take a quick (haha) bath. Yup, I'm still in here. Wrinklin' up like a raisin. I ain't got nothing done. Oh yeah, there are clothes in the wash. Ugh. Gotta get those. This bath not only relaxes you, it renders you useless. Like as the water was filling up, I decided to jump on in. Completely started scoping out Facebook posts & seriously forgot that the water was on. Maybe not really forgot, more of really not caring. I didn't notice till it was at my neck. By that time, my towel that was laid over the side of the tub, had soaked up mostly of water. I giggled at myself & just threw it in the floor. I'll deal with that when I get out. I mean this is like the best muscle relaxer ever. All I'm missing are candles & Enya playing on my iPod. I didn't plan this very well. I will in fact do this again & be a tad more prepared next week. Best thing to help you chill & highly recommend; Unless of course you have plans. Don't do it. Just wait till you return from your duties.
Bath ingredients:
•Epsom salt - 1 cup
•Baking soda - I just poured some in till I felt there was enough
•Lavender Oil - 8-10 drops
•Apple cider vinegar - about a cup
***As warm water as you can stand. Don't make it too hot.
Once a week & drink plenty of water afterwards please!
Tiffani E. Foster
