Glow by Lady E

  A Slow Start for a Full Day I woke up earlier than usual yesterday because my son had lessons. After my morning ritual, I cooked a hearty high-protein breakfast.  Breakfast sausage patties, eggs, garlic fried rice I didn't rush. I even had time to read a few paragraphs from a book I've been trying to finish for a few weeks now. I set the tone for the day with intention and nourishment. By slowing down, I also gave my ADHD brain room to breathe. I was able to brainstorm a few ideas for my blog before I started my day.  Starting slow and strong makes it easier to stay present throughout the day. Products I’ve Actually Used Up Do you remember the hitting pan craze in the early 2000s? I used to document all the products that I've used up in this blog. I get giddy when I use up a product. I've used up 3 in 3 days. Completely finished: • Bobbi Brown Corrector • The Face Shop Daily Moment Hand Cream • The Face Shop Lemon Verbena Body Lotion This is proof that I really use th...

  It's 4 pm and I'm finally able to sit down and talk to you, my Glow Ladies. My day started very late, because yesterday's ended as our neighbor's rooster crowed. We joke that he is a Call Center Rooster as he crows between 2-3 am. I had many things running through my head and being ADHD, I couldn't shake them off until I calmed myself and took the time to write them down. Sleep finally came only after I emptied my thoughts into notes and grounded with a dear friend.  The Day Starts By the time I got up at 11, I could feel the old guilt creeping in. But not today. I reminded myself: Queens aren’t late. They rise when they’re ready I'm not in a race. And it's Friday! Queens are allowed to take it easy on Fridays.  Once, I would’ve skipped my rituals and gone straight to the to-do list. But these days, I move with intention — stretching first, not for fitness, but for softness. I did my morning ritual and a few more chores before doing some stretches. Morning...