De-Stressing

It's a dreary and rainy day here in boonetown. The day didn't start off that well due to the minimal amount to sleep I got in efforts to maximize my study time for my last big Chemistry test, but I am now done stressing over tests and on to trudging through the last week of studying for finals and writing papers. 

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And so with the coming of the end of semester stresses I give you:

5 ways to De-stress. 

[in no particular order]

first. shopping. It seems to be the go-to thing this semester. So... {drumroll} ...I finally just bought the perfect LBD. Hoping to wear it to the nutcracker with my family...or the work christmas party..or to the christmas eve lovefeast service... or I might just mix and match and wear it to all three occasions! I would show you a photo but it came not from an online vendor or a big powerhouse brand, but our very own cute little boutique in Boone: Lucky Penny! Their clothes are seriously to die for. I will be doing further Christmas shopping there!

So I know, that was kind of an expensive de-stressor. If you have no extra cash, you could just pretend to shop! 

I do all the time. Like this: 

I want these. seriously. urban: I love you, I do, but I do not need to spend anymore money today. For now little boot you will stay in my wish list folder.

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second.Music. One of the best de-stressors out there. Turn it on a drift away into relaxation! Current playlist playing? My Christmas one of course! But more specifically, the Nutcracker Ballet. It always brings back nostalgic memories of decorating and dancing around the Christmas tree with sister as kids (yes I actually remember). We go most every year... It might even be my favorite Christmas tradition!

third:Cleaning. Nothing says no stress like a clean organized space. Bring on the Feng shui! Out with the clutter and explosion of clothes and in with the fresh air and floor space! I will feel so accomplished when I am done...right now obviously am procrastinating by blogging, but I'll get it done...eventually.

fourth:Exercise. A big one. Release those endorphins and get better sleep! I used to be a bit of a yogi, however this semester I have let it fall to the way side. It's easy to do with the craziness of the semester but I want to will get back in that habit. With all this floor space, I'll have the room to do all the sun salutations I want!

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fifth:This is another big one: Sleep! I'm never more stressed out than when I haven't gotten enough sleep. When presented with the choice to do some last minute cramming or get a good nights rest, choose sleep! Trust me. For now, a nice long nap on this rainy day is going to happen. I won't be seeing that stress for a looong while. 

How do you de-stress? any tips?

 random:

This music video.
How stinkin' cute is it?! The girl in the bed is Becca, a friend from back in the day. {She is doing vocals and the fiddle part} Her band Baby Rattlesnakes is out of Asheville, NC. I'm a fan. Check em out!