tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4014655157458936057.post1752731172721636602..comments2024-02-23T18:29:38.442-07:00Comments on Beal Family: Some Random ThoughtsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4014655157458936057.post-58495128049977297652010-02-26T09:22:01.139-07:002010-02-26T09:22:01.139-07:00I've heard of Vampire Diaries... I may have to...I've heard of Vampire Diaries... I may have to start watching it! What station is it on??Leahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05133953310344779209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4014655157458936057.post-63543979342321787222010-02-20T00:23:45.315-07:002010-02-20T00:23:45.315-07:00So the real question remains, just WHAT are we gon...So the real question remains, just WHAT are we gonna do on Thursday nights for another MONTH!?!? :) Watch reruns I guess?? <br />Who does Amanda's hair?? Hers always looks amazing, dark or mega blonde...Shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11307091970813477815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4014655157458936057.post-90683928299097765272010-02-19T14:54:01.134-07:002010-02-19T14:54:01.134-07:00Hi Anna. I enjoy your blog and feel some similari...Hi Anna. I enjoy your blog and feel some similarities between my life and the situations you often describe. I've consistently experienced "gloominess" or just a general lack of energy for years. After speaking with some specialists and counselors I learned that there are some things we can do for ourselves to help improve our brain chemistry without the use of prescriptions. I now look for little ways over the course of my day to help boost my serotonin production (a chemical that makes us happy) in order to keep my energy level up -- especially in the dark of winter!<br /><br />Sunlight exposure has a huge impact on serotonin production. I guess it's recommended to be outside (even on overcast days) for 40 minutes a day. I can't ever find the time to get myself outside quite that much, so I use this little guy when I sit at my desk: http://www.amazon.com/Philips-goLITE-BLU-Therapy-Device/dp/B001I45XL8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=hpc&qid=1266615210&sr=8-1 These lights prompt your brain to respond in the same way they would to sun -- it really helps keep me awake during the day.<br /><br />Exercise or movement is another big helper energy levels/serotonin. I know it's not easy to do when you don't feel like doing anything, but even a walk around the block helps.<br /><br />Food is another thing I keep an eye on. Processed foods don't do anything to help brain chemistry so I try to manage the willpower to avoid them. Whole grains, veggies, and foods with Omega 3's like salmon are all good to help with well being. <br /><br />Thanks for allowing me to read about your life. I hope you don't mind me chiming in! Best of luck with everything!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4014655157458936057.post-4169651656761308052010-02-18T20:53:25.528-07:002010-02-18T20:53:25.528-07:00I totally get the gloomy weather moods I am totall...I totally get the gloomy weather moods I am totally a seasonal depression kind of girl. This year hasn't been so bad, but I usually am pmsing or hating life the whole winter long. As for the hair, my sister does a fabulous job if I do say so myself! She works at Graebers in Boise and her name is Angie Hanson. I think Copper would be pretty on you, call me crazy I know it sounds gross but it's super cute!:)Kami Satterleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01867809049598928992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4014655157458936057.post-49121022810344823052010-02-18T20:41:57.332-07:002010-02-18T20:41:57.332-07:00Ya know, I was just telling Tiffany how you come o...Ya know, I was just telling Tiffany how you come out and say all of the things that I am often feeling on the inside and don't have the guts to say. Sometimes I feel like I live vicariously through your blog. :) So keep it up! I like how real you are, Anna!Korihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03934731069818114441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4014655157458936057.post-65768339271786166572010-02-18T20:01:46.344-07:002010-02-18T20:01:46.344-07:00Ahhh! Don't go tanning, you'll bake the b...Ahhh! Don't go tanning, you'll bake the baby! I came to the same conclusion about the house the other day. I would like to stay here until all my kids are here, potty trained and can keep the crumbs and spills to a minimum, and they can help me clean more!Kimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02627359887804336157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4014655157458936057.post-9169516842471318142010-02-18T17:55:31.366-07:002010-02-18T17:55:31.366-07:00Jason Brewer 371-HAIR. He does a really good job....Jason Brewer 371-HAIR. He does a really good job.The Harwood Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03306258033699331697noreply@blogger.com