<\/figure>\n\n\n\nHe’s taught me to care for something other than myself. When I don’t feel like eating, he still has to, and I still have to prep his meals. When I feel like just lying on the couch and rotting, he forces me to move, because I know I have to give him his daily exercise to burn off all his energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I make him treats, and I spend my time doing research on his breed (beagle), his diet (he eats raw food so I have to find a good balance) and dogs in general, so I can better take care of him. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
He forces me to move – active play in the mornings and evenings tire both him and I out – and that keeps me active. The one day I didn’t play with him enough to tire him out, the bored pup chewed a hole in my sofa. Sigh….<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I’ve also seen his character come through – stubborn and greedy, but smart. He picks up new tricks fairly quickly, and when he’s calm and collected, he’s fun to be with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But when he’s in one of his moods, or being naughty, goodness! He’ll try the patience of a saint! \ud83d\ude1b <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some days, when I’m cleaning up after him, or in despair at yet another thing he’s chewed up, I wonder what I got myself into; but other days, when he’s all charming and acting cute laying by my side, I know I wouldn’t trade this for life without him in it \ud83d\ude42 <\/p>\n\n\n\n
WHAT I LOVE: Not being fickle with my skincare<\/h2>\n\n\n\n Skincare has always been my focus, but this lockdown has made me appreciate not being fickle with my skincare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the beginning, it was due to a sense of malaise and discomfort. I wasn’t particularly interested in beauty, which I found a frivolous pursuit at the time, and I just kept to my routine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When that sense of malaise passed, and the new normal reigned, I began to notice that my skin had been behaving itself incredibly well. I did have the odd hormonal spot pop up on my chin, like an old faithful, but the rest of my skin was calm, even toned and hydrated. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I attributed it to not hopping around so much, trying new things, a proper skincare routine, and not skimping on sunscreen. I know many people are at this time, because of the perception that you’re safe indoors, but let me assure you, you aren’t \ud83d\ude1b <\/p>\n\n\n\n
RELATED READING:<\/strong> Breaking out more than normal while staying locked in? You should read this READ HERE<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nI have thought often about what would happen if I were to hang up my blogging boots, because I don’t have much to write about anymore LOL! As it stands, my cleansing balm is on its last legs, and I’m actually contemplating repurchasing, instead of running off to try something new.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For some reason, in this new normal, the tried and true feels more comforting \ud83d\ude1b<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What are 5 things you’ve loved or appreciated in the past month? Share!<\/h4>\n\n\n\n I think of this as a little introspection at the end of every month. It allows me to think about things, and to give a little thanks for helping me through yet another month \ud83d\ude42 <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Paris B<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Hello friends, How has your April 2020 treated you so far? Most of us around the world are staying home, or in various stages of lockdown and isolation, and there seems to be little be happy about isn’t there? For us here in Malaysia, we are at day 44 of restricted movement, as of today,<\/p>\n
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