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I recently saw the photo of a good friend, on one of the social networking websites and I realized how good she looked after a little pruning.  It made me think to myself, “When was the last time  I colored or cut my hair?”

I think something about a woman makes her want to always look good, and nearly stop at nothing to get it done. A fresh cut and color does just the right thing to make a person feel refreshed, renewed and ready for a change.

Due to the current economy, tons of stores are offering coupon deals for these things, as well as major discounts for Summer clothes, since it’s nearly at an end. This is the time to gather up the pennies you have lying around the house, and use it for something useful. Buy yourself some new clothes, and get rid of the old raddy outfits you’ve been wearing for years.

Did you ever sit around and realize that most women get prepared to go out, by taking a shower, blowdrying their hair, possibly flat ironing their hair as well, putting a full face of makeup on, and then wearing their nicest clothes, as well as spritzing themselves with their favorite perfume’s before going out?

And what do they do when they want to stay home and rest with their spouse and kids?  They just wear the nastiest, biggest, most-unattractive and quite frankly hideous clothes they can find around the house, since they deem them as comfortable.  The thing is, don’t you want to keep on attracting the one you love? Don’t you think that if you look good, smell good, feel good, you’ll be a happier more joyful person to be around?

So, while you sit and ponder the accuracy of my statements, surf online for something new to purchase and go out and get it! Within reason of coarse!

In Western Washington, we didn’t have to worry much about mosquito bites. In fact, I can’t remember the last time that I got bitten by one.  But, once we entered Indiana, it’s like the mosquito’s smelled fresh blood and came a-runnin’.

Between my husband, myself and my son, we have hundreds of bites. Even if we stay indoors, a few stray mosquito’s find their way in, when we open and close the doors and end up biting us throughout the night, for the entire night.

My poor son looks like he has been dealing with the chicken pox or something because his arms, legs, face,  and neck are covered with old bite  marks, as well as having a few fresh one, since last night.

I mean, short of praying every square inch of our bodies with mosquito repellent, is there any other way to keep them at bay? I feel like a prisoner, unable to even go out in the backyard for a few moments.

I’m hating the humidity here, I had forgotten how miserable it can be with the humidity. New Jersey was bad, but not this bad.  It could be only 80 degrees outside, but the humidity makes it feel like it’s 120 degrees. I much prefer the heat of the desert, like California’s heat. It’s hot, but not at all sticky or muggy.

I think tonight I’ll have to cover my son in repellent and hope he doesn’t get bit, because I can’t stand watching him covered in bite marks. Thankfully he hasn’t been itching or scratching at them, but i’ve itched and scratched a fair share of my own mosquito bites.

Let’s hope the weather turns cool really soon, so we can somewhat feel some relief, because as of this point, i’m not enjoying the weather in Indiana at all!

Most people know that babies and children are required to sleep in order to grow properly. But, most people neglect themselves.  It’s almost as if they have to get permission from someone  before they can decide to go and take a nap.

If people are working, and they need a nap when they get home, they should. If the body feels tired, you shouldn’t fight it. You should do as your body tells you and relax when you can, sleep when you can, and rest when you can.

Most Mother’s know that their kids don’t usually sleep well through the night for the first year or two, or they are so busy with life, they aren’t able to sleep properly. But, they should go out of their way to take a nap along with their kids, if they can. It recharges the body, mind, and spirit when done when the body is in dire need of it.

That reminds me, I’m off to bed!

As our departure approaches, I’ve decided that it’s time to say our farewells, for now…

I didn’t want to just have my posts stop without letting you know in advance that I’m signing off for now. My internet is supposed to get shut off over the next few days, so I figured now is the perfect time to say our goodbyes.
The next time I log on, I’ll be in a new state and living in a new place.  Things may be somewhat chaotic, but that is to be expected.

I hope over the next few weeks that our lives improve. I hope the packing, cleaning, returning of the apartment keys, stocking up on goodies for the road trip and the drive go well. I have a little bit of trepidation due to never having gone on a road trip with a young child before, but we’re determined to try and have some fun, take tons of pictures, stop at any awesome sites, and enjoy this rare opportunity, while we’re making our journey from Western Washington to Southern Indiana.

Please feel free to sift through over 75 articles that I’ve written over the last few months, since starting up this website. I’m sure you’ll find something to your fancy.  And be sure to check up on our site at least once a week to see if I’ve started writing new articles, once we’ve reached our destination.

Until we meet again, bye 4 now.

Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S., affecting 18% of adults, according to leading specialists in anxiety treatment.

Thankfully most people don’t have to deal with this issue.  But, for the thousands of people who have to deal with it on a daily, weekly or monthly basis, it can become very overwhelming. It can be like a dark cloud that follows you around, rendering you unable to do even the most mundane tasks.

The main symptom of a panic attack is an overwhelming feeling of fear or anxiety, along with physical reactions. An attack starts suddenly and usually lasts from 5 to 20 minutes but may last even longer, up to a few hours. You feel most anxious about 10 minutes into the attack. It is possible to have one panic attack after another in waves for an extended period of time, and it can seem like one continuous attack. But if you have continuous symptoms that do not go away within an hour, you probably are not having a panic attack and you should seek immediate medical care.

Symptoms of a panic attack may include:

• Rapid breathing (hyperventilation), shortness of breath, or feeling “smothered”
• A pounding or racing heart or an irregular heartbeat
• Chest pain
• Lightheadedness
• Sweating
• A choking feeling
• Nausea or an upset stomach
• Dizziness, shaking, or trembling
• Numbness or tingling
• Chills or hot flashes
• Fear that you are going to die, lose control, or “go crazy”
• Feelings of being detached from yourself or from reality

Panic attacks can begin with a stressful event or appear without cause. They also can be associated with medications, such as heart medications, and medical conditions, such as an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism).

Panic attacks may begin without a trigger or can be linked to certain situations, such as being in large crowds of people in restaurants or stadiums. Sometimes just the anticipation of being in a certain situation can cause severe anxiety. People who experience panic attacks often learn to avoid situations that they fear will trigger a panic attack or situations where they will not be able to escape easily if an attack occurs. If this pattern of avoidance and anxiety is severe, it can become agoraphobia.

The symptoms of a panic attack can be similar to those of a heart attack. Many people seek emergency medical treatment for a panic attack for this reason. If you have chest pain and other symptoms of a heart attack, get immediate medical treatment. For more information, see the topic Chest Pain.

Panic attacks are not common in children or younger teens. But children who have panic disorder or panic attacks often have other symptoms in addition to those listed above. They may be overly afraid of common objects such as bugs, or worry excessively about monsters or about going to bed alone. They also may refuse to go to school or become unusually upset when they are separated from a parent.

Not everyone who experiences panic attacks develops panic disorder. A person is diagnosed with panic disorder if he or she has at least two unexpected panic attacks along with fear or worry about having another panic attack and avoiding situations that may trigger it.

Many of those who suffer from Panic attacks suffer from it from time to time and aren’t limited by it. While yet others can be affected in a more adverse way, such as was mentioned above.

Either way, if you’ve suffered from it, known someone who has suffered from it, or have seen someone act somewhat odd and you weren’t sure what that was about, now you have a little more information that you can add to your mental rolodex on the illness called Panic disorder.

*some excerpts were taken from WEBMD.com*