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No more racerback sports bras! How wearing the wrong sports bra caused me so much pain

April 19, 2021 Paris B 19 Comments

I’m not a sporty sort of person, so when I buy sports gear, I just buy whichever seems most popular in style, or cheapest in price. I’m not terribly fussy!

When it came to buying sports bras, I read all about how a racerback or cross-back design helped support your boobs better, by holding them in place while you pursue your exercise pursuits. It was also fashionable, and you don’t have the problem of bra straps slipping off your shoulders.

When I was doing light exercises like yoga, it seemed to help. A racerback sports bra, which is one that is crossed at the back, seems to pull your shoulders back too, so you don’t slouch so much. All in all, I thought I was doing the right thing, and stocked up on them as I got more active.

Then, I started wearing athleisure more, and when the regular dog walks started, I found myself wearing my sports bras more and more, for longer and longer hours.

And then I noticed that I started developing a pain and stiffness in my neck and shoulder muscles. It got so bad one day, and I felt so stiff, that I swore up and down that something was wrong with me. But then, on a whim, I did a quick search online, and found that the sports bra could be the problem!

14 years : Scratching the 7-year itch twice over

April 5, 2021 Paris B 16 Comments

You know what? My blog anniversary totally flew right past me this year!

I thought it was bad last year, but boy, was this year even more unique LOL! I’m a whole month late!

I usually look forward to my blog anniversary. It is a little reminder of this little space I carved out for myself, and a little marker for me to look on it, whether with a kind or jaundiced eye, to reflect on what it means to me.

So, to totally forget about it till just a few days ago, what might that mean for me?

I tried the Lunette Menstrual Cup and tell you what I think about using a menstrual cup

January 26, 2021 Paris B 20 Comments

OK it’s sure taken me a while to get around to trying the menstrual cup, but hello! I did! And I lived to tell the tale of my experience with the Lunette Menstrual Cup LOL!

There are so many brands of menstrual cups in the market these days. So many, I was confused. This more so, when you start reading, trying to decide which to buy, and you find that not every cup suits every woman.

Then, you ask around, and no one gives you a straight answer which cup to pick, because every woman is different, with different physical attributes and preferences.

So, are you here wondering if I can tell you which menstrual cup is best for you, or if the Lunette menstrual cup is the best in the market? Well, no, I can’t do that either, sorry :P

Instead, I’ll share what I think after trying a menstrual cup for a few months, and if it might be an option you want to consider. And if you are using or have questions, I’d love for you to share your experiences too! :)

What are you spending money on these days? Has your spending habits changed over time?

August 28, 2020 Paris B 5 Comments

2020 has turned out to be an interesting year not just for me, but for most people I know, and the world at large. If there’s one thing I can say about how the year has progressed, it’s that we have been forced to evaluate or re-evaluate our choices and connections.

One of the bigger reevaluations I’ve done is on personal finances and spending.

It isn’t to say of course, that I’m only thinking about this now. Personal finance and spending is something I’ve been thinking about since I made the decision to slow down in my working life a year or so back.

With a slow-down at work, naturally, I had to expect a slow-down in income earned. With that in mind, I adjusted my spending accordingly.

But even then, 2020 clearly had different plans, for many plans and projects were shelved, my income has certainly been impacted, and my spending pattern has changed again.

So, I’m curious. With everything that’s happening in the world today, has your spending changed? If it has, how and what are you spending more on lately?

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