One of the things I am missing the most about NYC is all of the fitness studios that I attend. Luckily I have been able to keep up with a few of them through online streaming, but it is not the same as physically being in class. As the weather gets warmer I am glad I am able to take my fitness routine outside in the sunshine. I have only run twice since being in Columbus, something I am looking forward to doing more as it gets warmer.
When it comes to skincare it can be hard to find the right products that work best for your face. I have spent years upon years trying to find products that would clear my acne, clear acne scarring, work well with combination skin, firm and calm skin, prevent wrinkles, and help detox the skin. I mean is that too much to ask for for my face? Anyway, I have spent many days crying when I would have a terrible breakout and nothing seemed to be working. The best thing I did for my skin was to completely stop using products altogether and only used soap and water. When I did that, my acne started to clear up. Also, as time went on, I started to learn more about my skin and what it needs. I have sensitive skin that can easily be irritated and cause breakouts. I have combination skin that leaves me dry in some areas and oily in others. And I learned that my face is usually puffy and I need to lymph drain regularly. Eventually, I started to find the right skincare products that work for my face. What I look for in a product:
1) I try to only use products that are clean
2) I use products that are for sensitive skin
3) I want products that are not oily or heavy
4) Daytime products must have SPF
Here are the 4 skincare products I can not live without.
Many trends have emerged during quarantine; tie-dye, matching sweats, the belted pillow dress, elevated loungewear, and caftans. When I think of caftans I think of two things, the beach and Patricia Altschul. When I started to deep dive into my online search for caftans or kaftans, depending on how you want to spell it, I realized why they were gaining popularity during quarantine. Caftans are easy to throw on, comfortable to wear, and a great alternative for your everyday loungewear.
“Maybe, just maybe, your ‘someday’ is almost here.”
-faraway
Happy Friday! I love that the weather is nicer so we can spend our days outside; taking walks or sitting on the back porch. Of course, I did not pack for warmer weather; thinking I would only be in Columbus for a month and a half tops. Everything that I packed was for the winter, including turtlenecks. If I am to stay in town longer, it looks like I will have to shop online for summer clothes.