GTKY Weekend Edition 3/30-3/31: Self Care Sat&Sun!

chichiphin · March 2019

alright ladies - we know how much we all do physically though this process like eating well and working out... what are we doing for ourselves mentally this weekend? Sitting outside, reading a good book, mani/pedi?? Let’s hear it!

b_1029 · March 2019

I had nothing planned as per usual but this is a great reminder to do so! Great idea @chichiphin

kbrown2385 · March 2019

I love hiking, and while I’m not near any mountains (or even hills for that matter) we have a park that has some decent trails nearby, so i may do that today. I also need to get a pedicure so that might be on the agenda for tomorrow.

emeraldduchess · March 2019

@chichiphin I can't stop giggling at that gif.
I have a lot of tests to grade today (boo!), but I will squeeze in some self care. For me it's knitting, Netflix, and of course...tea.

misshelen86 · March 2019

I think my mom and I are going to do face masks! And my usual go tos: walking and yoga. But first coffee...

ruby696 · March 2019

Definitely reading a book. Preferably outside if the weather is good. I usually like doing things (gardening, projects, etc.), so I tend to forget self-care. I need to fix that!

inthewoods23 · March 2019

DH and I will be going to Bonefish Grill tomorrow. Mostly because we have a 20% coupon, but also for celebrating the end of the competition this weekend. Still have Champs to attend but that's late April so we have time to prep for it.

chichiphin · March 2019

Yay I’m so glad people have things planned or will now! I’m getting a facial today and a consult for Botox lol (no judgement). We are also doing date night tonight and walking there in this amazing late spring weather

kels0091 · March 2019

I used to get my nails done every month but realized I could do them at home for a huge savings. So that’s what I usually do for self care. I also enjoy colouring haha.

I never said I was good at doing my nails haha it’s just something to occupy some time

inthewoods23 · March 2019

@kels0091 I can't paint my nails nicely to save my life. I can't remember the last time I did them myself!

brookert615 · March 2019

Thanks for the reminder @chichiphin! I really like hiking but we don’t have anywhere super close. But I’m hoping I can take a little drive with the windows down with the pup later and maybe find a place to squeeze in a little walk!

flowntheloop · March 2019

@kbrown2385 That sounds lovely. We have plenty of places to hike (including our own land), but I'm not sure if my lungs are going to allow me the pleasure. The pollen count here is ridiculous!

@chichiphin No judgment at all! I've thought of getting it done to help with my tension headaches and TMJ, but I'm too much of a wuss. The thought of botox leading to the reprogramming of sensory maps in other areas (like the hands) creeps me out too much!

As for what I'm doing to relax/practice self care:
I'll probably do some yoga this evening. Then some anime and tv marathoning after that!
Tomorrow, I hope to get in a nice hike (hopefully the pollen won't be as bad then).

celticknotfire · March 2019

I subscribe to Ipsy and Birchbox so tomorrow after my US I'm going to set aside some special time to try some of the samples. Hopefully in the near future I'm going to do another solo hotel night. MH books a hotel room for me in our city and I spend a night just relaxing and eating food and drinking some wine. I love my three dogs but having a big bed to myself for a night is a special treat!

holly321 · March 2019

I love working in the garden, reading, and yoga. I am doing a facemask too today, which I literally never am do because my malar rash acts up, but for the first time in literally about 2 years, I have no rash. Here’s to hoping the mask doesn’t anger it!

whitealbum29 · March 2019

Yoga (necessary mentally as well as physically for me), reading fiction, and spending kind of a ridiculous amount of time on my bedtime routine are all big for me. I like putting on one of Spotify's sleep/relaxation playlists while I wash my face, exfoliate a couple times a week, do night cream and serum, sometimes a mask, etc...SO is sometimes like "wtf are you doing in there?!" It's my me time! I will probably do the whole nine yards Sunday night.

@chichiphin Oh man I have a bunch of friends who have started getting botox! I'm a little curious about doing something about the permanent wrinkle I've had between my brows since I was like 15....

justkeepswimming8 · March 2019

Watching T.V. in bed alone is my go-to. If I start watching T.V. in bed about an hour before going to bed to sleep, it helps me fall asleep faster.

Today my self-care was knocking a bunch of things off my to-do list. I know that's not traditional self-care but I was so stressed out by the state of the house and all the things I needed to do to get ready for overnight visitors and a party in two weeks. It made me feel so much better to have a good amount of that stuff done.

brookert615 · March 2019

@chichiphin I wasn’t even thinking about Botox until a friend got it! Her skin looked so smooth! Fun fact - we almost missed a flight because she was making me squint and everything while we were waiting in a terminal talking about Botox.... legit everyone boarded the plane and we totally were not paying attention 🤦🏻‍♀️.

kbrown2385 · March 2019

@celticknotfire a night by myself at a nice hotel sounds heavenly

chichiphin · March 2019

@brookert615 my friend gets the smallest amount in her forehead and it looks soooo good. I just want that. But I gotta work on this adult acne first before spending money on wrinkles lol.

I actually switched from a facial to a glycolic peel and OMG HOLY GRAIL. My skin already looks better today. I am amazed.

emeraldduchess · March 2019

Everyone talking about facemasks is making me think I should try them. Any recommendations? I have really fair, sensitive skin so I have always hesitated to try them.

chichiphin · March 2019

@emeraldduchess I also have sensitive/fair skin. I love the masks that kiehls makes, my favorite being Turmeric & Cranberry Seed Energizing Radiance Mask. I don’t use it more than once a week though

NYTino24 · March 2019

I eat delicious food that is not good for me. I also got a haircut...

and donated 13 inches. It’s about 3 inches shorter than I asked for, but I am just gonna deal with it growing out. (I didn’t brush it in the before pic and it didn’t normally look so ratty, but the creases are from it being up. It was definitely time for a cut, though.)

ruby696 · March 2019

Since I usually love what @chichiphin loves (and I have sensitive skin), Kiels Turmeric & Cranberry Seed Energizing Radiance Mask is now in my Nordstrom bag. 🤗

brookert615 · March 2019

@chichiphin Going to a peel is such a game changer!!! Glad you are seeing a difference!

@emeraldduchess I used a non-toxic mask by Pure Haven. I also have very sensitive skin! Also I started using an overnight peel a few months ago and it’s wonderful! Pic in spoiler!

@NYTino24 Love the cut!

flowntheloop · March 2019

@brookert615 @emeraldduchess @chichiphin
Y'all got me interested in some skin care this weekend, so I whipped up a honey/oatmeal/avocado mask! The only problem is that it smells really delicious! Haha!

flowntheloop · March 2019

@NYTino24 That haircut is adorable!

chichiphin · March 2019

@NYTino24 love it!! I bet you feel much lighter now haha

kels0091 · March 2019

@NYTino24 your haircut looks fantastic !!

Ive been wanting to cut my hair to my shoulders for months now. I told my bf and he said ‘I thought you said you’d want long hair for your wedding?’
I agree but he hasn’t even proposed haha so I told him it would take about 2/3 years for my hair to get back to the same length. He suggests I wait ! So who knows what that means in a mans mind lol.

keikilove · March 2019

Yep, you all got me wanting to do a facial treatment tonight. I’ve been debating about using a Vitamin C/Kojic acid mild peel I have but there’s conflicting info on the inter webs about its safety in pregnancy. (Not that I am but one can never be too careful.) Anyone know whether AHAs/Glycolic/Kojic acids are safe in the TWW?

@chichiphin @brookert615 Yes to the Botox! I’m a fan but I haven’t done it in years. I recently started looking my age (no gray hairs yet but a permanent wrinkle between my brows that I can’t stand) so I asked my doc about Botox because his office advertises it. He said “Better not to with everything you’re going through and trying to get pregnant”. Bummer!!!!!!

I’m not tying to be Debbie downer here lol! I did read a study that said women report feeling much happier when on Botox/Dysport. Science doesn’t know if it’s simply because women feel better when they look in the mirror or if limiting their ability to frown or furrow their brows blocks negative feelings associated with those movements. Win-win!

AFM, I’ve made it a point to get 8 hours sleep every night this weekend and it’s helping with the chronic exhaustion. I’m also doing the free online guided meditation I mentioned in the Dailies. Here are some samples if anyone’s interested.

https://chopracentermeditation.com/landing/freestreams?sso_code=eyJpdiI6IlhicFZ4QXFaNndISGlLb3REWG9QWmc9PSIsInZhbHVlIjoiUkpRSWF4b0pSZkFGTHdXZ1Z5VzJLXC9uQjdlKzIzYjJoTnBSdGs3NGxZeGh3dmhrbzQwcnN2QkdBKzhra0VuTUdSdWZ2NE9tYWNoZEN4aUdFZWxjR3dOMU5id2x0Qng0WWQrcVN5OVVLWDBrPSIsIm1hYyI6ImQ5NDQ5NTM3ZDE1YWEyY2QxNjU5MzE1OWU4MjBkYzhjODg4YzY4OWYzZjE5ZDkyYjlhM2FiMGU4ZDYyMDA4ODgifQ==

chichiphin · March 2019

@keikilove I was told by the aesthetician that glycolic is safe in pregnancy and during breast feeding as it is just sugar cane

keikilove · March 2019

@chichiphin Awesome, thank you!

whitealbum29 · April 2019

@chichiphin - ooh I haven't tried that mask but just the name makes it sound magical! Kiehl's is such a good brand.

@emeraldduchess - I got a free sample of Fresh's rose mask which is nice and seems like it would be good for sensitive skin, although I think it's $$$! I've also started using a few things from Acure which is a pretty inexpensive "natural"/clean brand...good ingredients which would probably be good for sensitive skin, and they have a couple of masks - both sheet masks and the kind that comes in a tube.

spacemountaineer · April 2019

@kels0091 - You're nails look great!

@inthewoods23 - I'm the same way! I haven't painted my own nails in years. I have to use nail wraps or nail polish strips to do my nails.

@NYTino24 - I love the hair cut!

DH and I had a date night. It was super simple, just Thai food and running errands. It felt nice to spend some time together.

NYTino24 · April 2019

Thanks, everyone. The growing back process started when I got it cut. Haha... I don’t know if I’ll ever donate it again, though. My hair has changed a lot in the last few years and the grays are really coming in.

@kels0091 You can always use extensions! I did, but not for length. My hair doesn’t hold a curl well at all and it was 95 degrees F on my wedding day!

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