Sweet Southern Belle

According to the expert I should blog daily if I want to keep people coming back. It seems that I have fallen behind but don’ worry I’ll do better. I’ll be back with more thoughts later today.

There are lots of significant changes occurring in my life right now but I seem to be more concerned with those less significant. Lately I’ve noticed that my gray hair is multiplying at a rapid rate. The first few gray hairs I noticed didn’t bother me but lately my entire part has gray. My father was gray in his late twenties so I guess it shouldn’t surprise me. Oh well, thank God for Clairol! I’ve also noticed that dark circles under my eyes are darker than before and just today a young teen called me Mrs. (last name). I know he was only using the excellent manors he’s been taught but geez; I’m not that old yet!

Where did time go? Wasn’t I just sixteen last week!?!?!? I know I’m young (relatively speaking) but man some days I feel sooo old!

I’m not known for my attention to detail. I prefer the “whole” picture but as part of self improvement I’ve been trying to attend to more details. So while I was chatting with some friends about what was in our freezer (interesting, I know) I picked up a detail that has proven quite useful! I learned about freezing fish oil.

Among Fish Oil’s many health benefits is a reduction in anxiety levels. Anxiety is something that I’ve struggled with since childhood so I was thrilled to hear this news during a recent increase in my anxiety symptoms. Since I don’t like the taste of anything that swims I bought fish oil capsules to take daily. I was told I should take up to 3 a day. I thought it best to start with one a day and work my way up. Good thing, because it made me nauseas and taste fish all.day.long. Yuck! Until, I picked up the tip to freeze fish oil capsules. Why freeze the capsules, I asked? (Not my friend just myself ;)) So, I did some research and found that by the time the capsule dissolves it has made it to your stomach, which makes it less likely that you would be nauseous or taste fish.

For the past few days I’ve frozen my fish oil and it works! I can’t even tell I’ve taken the capsule.

Welcome to my new blog! For some time I’ve fought the urge to join the world of bloggers, but no more. I’m excited to have a place to record my thoughts. I won’t be as eloquent as the Queen or as witty as the Shallow Thinker, and I definately won’t have as many cool links as my dear husband. However, if you’re looking for random thoughts about life you’re in the right place!

The title of my blog is a reflection of my love of the south. I’ve been told I have a southern accent and I follow many southern fashion rules. No white, linen, or sandals between Labor Day and Easter for me (or my little sweet pea). I love southern hospitality, southern cooking, and the fact that it’s early April and I can already wear flip flops!  I can’t take full credit for the title. My good friend Tyson helped me fine tune the idea.

I hope to blog often so come back soon. Thanks for your interest in my life!