49th .. On my way to Golden Age #TopGunMaverick

This year is my last of enjoying my 40s.  To make it memorable, we went and watch the Top Gun Maverick movie.   It’s been a while since we last watch a movie on the big screen as a family.  Our kids actually watched it already with their friends but they want to watch it with us so we did. I can say, Tom Cruise is still awesome!

My birthday this year is probably the saddest ever since I got married.  I mean its not really a big of a deal for me since I grew up without celebrating birthdays anyway.  I guess my husband spoiled me that he always make sure I celebrate.   This year is sad not because I didn’t have a party or anything but because my husband’s forgetfulness is getting worse.  He’s forgotten it was my birthday, till of this writing he hadn’t remembered about it which is fine.   I’m worried that he’s developing a memory loss at his young age.   

I thought for sure, he will remember it because we went to the courthouse and got divorced… Not.. I’m kidding lol.  We went there to pay our property tax and he forgot what date it was and I told him, he has no idea!   I wasn’t disappointed but sad that old age is unfolding right before my eyes.   I might be exaggerating it but I’m literally worried for him.  I hope that I’m just being sensitive because its my birthday and that nothing is really going wrong with my husband.

Anyway, he got a pass for me but I did cry at the end of the day because my son have forgotten it also and he went out with his friends and to make the matter worse, he stayed overnight at his friend’s house which was unexpected.  Then he stayed the whole day of the next day.  I was starting to get irritated but I didn’t let it show since I didn’t want to have a migraine but I ended up with one anyway.

On the brighter note, my daughter did not forget!  Also, we did fun stuff prior and after my birthday.  We drove our daughter to Davis and Elkins College for the weeklong Rhododendron All State Girls leadership training that she has to attend to.

I thought something was off since our daughter was extra quiet and she seems very down.  Hubby and I thought she was just stressed out about the event.  I didn't know then that her and her boyfriend broke up the night before we left.  That was not a good day for her as she worked a long shift that day.  I feel bad for her but that's part of growing up and getting into a relationship.  They're still young and I'm sure she will bounce back from it just fine, but the first heartache is always the worst.  Hopefully she get over about it soon.

Anyway, I am on my way to golden age, yeah!

Hello Summer

My son took these photos when we went to Moundsville sometime last year.  While our daughter was practice parallel parking, EJ and I hang out in this kiosk near the parking area.

He's funny when taking photos lol.

He said it is his artistake take in taking photographs which I don't mind.

Got my favorite summer hat gear on and ready for warm weather.

Hope this year's summer would be fun without the restriction of pandemic 2.0 aka monkey pox, ugh.

Fun Decorating Ideas for Your Kid's Bedroom

Your child’s bedroom is the place where they’ll spend their time. It is a place to play, sleep, eat and learn. The role of a kid's room is to provide comfort and safety for your little ones. A kid’s room should be a fun space that encourages creativity, learning, and exploration. It should be organized with plenty of storage space for toys and clothes so that it can accommodate all the activities that kids want to do in their free time. So when it comes to decorating, it’s a good idea to keep this all in mind.

Why You Should Focus on Creating a Fun Themed Kids Room

A fun themed kids room is a great way to provide your child with an environment that will inspire them to learn and explore. They will have fun exploring their creativity and you will know that they are safe. So it is important for parents to make sure that the bedroom is a place where kids feel comfortable and safe.

How to Choose the Best Children's Bedroom Design

When it comes to choosing the best children’s bedroom design, parents have to make sure that they are following the trends and considering the latest decorating ideas. They also need to make sure that they are not overspending on their kids’ bedrooms. A lot of people struggle with how to choose the best kids room in their house because there are so many options out there.

The best children's room in the house should be a place where your child feels safe and comfortable while also having fun. This is why it is important for parents to consider what type of furniture will be inside the room. The colors and themes should be age appropriate for your child as well as for their friends who may visit them at home.

Choosing the Best Furniture for Your Kid’s Newly Decorated Bedroom

If you are looking for bedroom furniture for your child, you should consider a few things. You need to think about the size of your child, their room, and what type of furniture they have previously used. The first thing you should do when it comes to choosing children's beds is to take a look at the room your kid will be sleeping in. If it's a small room, then a single bed would be the best option. If it's not too small, then twin beds may work better because they'll allow more space for activities and playtime.

If you're looking for storage space, then bunk beds may be an option because they provide more than one level of storage space. Bunk beds also offer an opportunity to mix and match colors as well as styles so that your child has their own personal style that reflects their personality. Then there’s also other kinds of furniture to consider and working out what will fit in their room, such as storage for their clothes and toys too.

Choose the Right Colors for your Child's Bedroom

A color palette is a set of colors that are used to create a visual effect. There are many different ways to choose the right color palette for a room, but the most important thing is finding what the space needs. There are a lot of colors that you can use to decorate your kids' bedroom, but you’ll want to make sure that it not only works for the space, but goes with your overall home decor and suits their likes and personality. Think about the colors they like, whether you want to work with wallpaper, and whether or not you’re sticking to a kind of theme for the design too.

How to Keep Your Kid’s Bedroom Organized, Clean & Tidy

Bedrooms are the most important rooms in a house. It is where children spend most of their time. And so it is essential to keep them organized, clean, and tidy. If you have a child who has just started sleeping in their own room, it can be difficult to figure out how to organize the space. Here are some tips that will help you get started with organizing your kid’s bedroom:

1) Keep their toys away from their bed

2) Keep all the books on shelves or on the floor under their bed

3) Make sure that they have enough floor space for playing and moving around

4) Have the right storage options that can house their clothing, toys, schooling work, and anything else they have

5) Encourage them to keep things tidy and have a schedule for cleaning

Weekend Cuddles Are the Best

The company that my husband works for took away the Good Friday day off in lieu of Martin Luther King's day.  In my personal opinion, I think they should not have taken this holiday from the employees considering that most of the employees celebrates Easter.  Don't get me wrong, I don't have anything against celebrating MLK day, in fact I am all for that, however, they should have retain the Good Friday as holiday as well.

Anyway, my husband requested a day off for Friday so we could do our Friday obligation to church.  I am looking forward for a relaxing weekend.  Weekend cuddles are the best Now that the kids are older, we don't do anything special on Easter except go to church.

So that's how we spent our Easter weekend.  Staying home and relax although our daughter picked up a shift from her part time job on Sunday evening.

How To Get The Most Out Of Your Workout

Nobody goes to the gym hoping to get mediocre results. Everybody goes hoping to get the absolute most out of every rep, run, and workout. Luckily for you, researchers also want us to get the most out of our workouts. Try these inefficient strategies to get the biggest benefit from every one of your workouts. 

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Lift Weights

If you only do cardio, you are sabotaging yourself. Your metabolism will actually go down if you only do cardio workouts, making weight loss more difficult. Resistance training, however, helps to build muscle to increase your metabolic rate. You can also help your muscle-building along with some supplements. Click here to find some. 

Listen To Music

Everyone knows that your favorite songs can help to fire you up for your workout, but some studies have shown that people who listen to music, especially slow music after their workout recovered faster than those who went without music. Music boosts the levels of serotonin and dopamine in your body. These hormones are known to encourage recovery. Try listening to a few of your favorite, relaxing songs as soon as you finish your workout. This will help your blood pressure and heart rate get back to normal and recovery happen as soon as possible. 

Swap Stretching For A Dynamic Warmup

Make the most of your stretching. Those who warm up with light dynamic stretches are better able to perform their workouts than those who don’t, or those who warm up with more typical bend and hold style stretches. Think of your body as a rubber band. If you stretch it around a lot and then pull it back to shoot it, it isn’t going to go as far. The same thing happens with your muscles and tendons. However, dynamic bodyweight movements, ones that mimic the workout that you’re about to do, increase blood flow and improve your range of motion without compromising the elastic properties of your muscles and tendons. For example, if you’re about to go out for a run, it’s a good idea to move through about five to ten minutes on lunges, knee raises, and leg swings before you hit the treadmill or the trails. 

Preface Your Workout With Carbs

You might think carbo-loading is something only marathon runners do. Eating carbs before your workout can help you with interval training. Carbs are your main fuel for any high-intensity workout and when your body is fueled, you will get a better workout, both in terms of caloric expenditure and muscle growth, than you would if you were in a fasted state. Even if you like to do your workouts in the morning, make sure you at least eat a piece of toast or some oatmeal before you head into the gym.

With these useful exercise tips, you can get the most out of every single workout that you do, whether at the gym or at home. You can get the best results possible from all your efforts for both your physical and mental wellbeing.

Drink Plenty of Water

When it comes to improving your workout experience, one of the best things you need to get right here is to make sure you consume plenty of water. Water is crucial for keeping your body hydrated, fighting against cramps, and making sure you are as healthy as possible during the workout process. Water is one of the best ways of being able to detox your body and make the right choices that are going to help you live a healthier, happier, and more active life, and this is something that is going to help you improve things long-term. 

When you are trying to make sure you have the best and most fulfilling workout possible, water is one of the best ways of being able to achieve this. It is important to consider some of the best options that are going to help you make the most of this, and taking inspiration from American Water to help you make water a key part of your life (and workout plan) comes with so many great advantages.