3 Responsible Things I Will Do in 2013
1. Drink more water. I have a lot of issues that stem from my inability to regularly consume nature’s most abundant resource that is readily available to my privileged first-world self whenever I want it. Quarterly migraines, occasional UTIs, and an inhumane lack of energy and case of lethargy are just some of the problems caused by my constant dehydration.
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The good news is that Josh got one of those fancy new reusable cups with a straw for Christmas and it’s somehow turned into my cup that never leaves my hand, so I’m telling myself that I can’t drink any wine in the evening unless I drink at least 3 of this thing full of water. 4 if I work out. That’s like 60+ ounces and my body is not used to it, but I am hoping this helps cut down on my Excedrin consumption. I know you’re probably wanting to scream at me because I should obviously cut the wine too, but it’s red wine and only a couple glasses a week and I really don’t want to take my chances with oxidants. I also don’t know why I am feeling so defensive right now.
2. Find a grown up deodorant. I’ve been using a deodorant that has pink glitter on the tube and smells like what I can only describe as a Lisa Frank trapper keeper*. Today Josh sat down next to me on the couch and I put my arm around him. I was wearing a tank top and I saw him look down a little weird, so I scoped out the situation and realized a tiny ball of deodorant plopped right onto his shoulder. Please, help me. I need a big girl deodorant that doesn’t destroy my dark shirts or plop onto my boyfriend’s shoulder. I actually tried making my own crunchy all-natural deodorant over the summer with corn starch, baking soda, and coconut oil, but all it did was leave me with a rash that looked like ringworm. I need to know what women who wear sensible skirts and get regular haircuts wear on their underarms.
* The only reason I’m wearing this is because it came in my sister’s Christmas stocking and she never showed up so my stepmom was like “here, take this” and I decided to give it a shot since it smelled interesting and said it would last through even the craziest teen dance parties, so maybe it would work better than the other shitty stuff I’ve been using. After my experience, I don’t think it could hang.
3. Pay my taxes on time. Dramatic sigh.
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those cups with a straws making drinking water so much easier!
I know! Took me way too long to start using one.
I use Secret, the gel kind with fruity smells, and really like it. FWIW.
Wow, you just named stuff I’m dealing with and I’m suddenly feeling I need to dig out my cool cup with a straw. Also your deodorant story cracked me up. And for the record, I use Arm & Hammer or Secret.
Catherine Denton
I started using Dove deodorant when I was in college and I love them. No clumpy messes or ruined black shirts and they smell fabulous!
I have also used Degree for men a few times (I get free samples from my vendors… yay! for athletic equipment!) and although I end up smelling like my husband, they work great!
I’ve thought about trying out some dude deodorant, as long as it doesn’t smell like Old Spice I’m good.
I went crunchy and made some that I like but I used arrowroot powder instead of corn starch…maybe you could try that? When I’m not being crunchy, I use the Dove Cucumber Melon scent – refreshing but not overly sweet and no issues with deodorant balls on dude’s shoulders.
I recommend actual deodorant, not antiperspirant. I use Tom’s of Maine deodorant. Even Walmart has it these days. I’ve found that I actually sweat less and rarely smell. Antiperspirant always clumped on me and from what I read it clogs up your pores so it’s harder to get the sweat out, making it smell worse.
It’s probably the most hippy thing I do.
Good to know! Might try it out.
I use Secret of some sort. I really have no loyalty to deodorant brands. Just find one that’s not hot pink and glittery
Also, red wine causes headaches, dear. But I’m not gonna fault you for worrying about antioxidants. Drink through it!
I know, that’s what I was referring to with the whole “getting defensive” thing. If it causes enough of a problem I’ll obviously cut it out, but right now my biggest thing is a lack of water and sleep.
I love to stand in the body isle and smell deodorants forrrrrreeeevvvvvveerrrrr:)
My first comment on your blog, and it’s to recommend deodorant…go figure.
I use Mitchum. Not sure if you guys get it there, but it’s awesome. All the scents are really nice without being ott and it also doesn’t stain my tshirts. You should try it!
Also, I was drinking Katemba’s over New Year and I am STILL suffering. I wish red wine loved me as much as I love it.
Hey mandy!! I know im a lil late on this but tom’s of maine has good natural deodorant,peace,light,& 1 love sis