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On the first Monday of the new year for one mother

You probably know the moment you're trying to make your own morning coffee and you're having a moment of peace for yourself and anyone else. It's just a good time: a man in work outside the door, the children got on the train and were getting ready to leave, the dishwasher was packed, the bread sourdough was no longer catered for. Mammoth radar captures the little one in the room. I'm not going to sit on his lips, but mom's all clear- go to the bathroom.

I take an urgent step toward him, get out of the fancy train, go on my way and run toward him. And then… Someone falls out of the shorts, someone's foot climbs into that something, slips and both applaud on the ground. We didn't.

I'm lying on the ground on my side. The little one is safely lowered without injury, only repeats the boom.

Yes, on my first Monday of the new year, straight pale, without any picturesque metaphors, I slipped on.

Why am I sharing this story? Because I think you can find gems in every. So here are a few:

✔️ Hurry slowly. In this slowing down, you may notice the dangers, pits or poops that can slip.
✔️ Don't expect anything. Or don't expect a quiet coffee. If she's calm, it's great, but it might not be. All kinds of coffees are delicious, but coffee with anger and frustration is bad for the emotional health of you and your loved ones.
✔️Seep to the result. Maybe we can achieve what you want (in this case, keep up the toilet), but you might not be able to. Because that's not all you control. You know that a that's traveling from another person's body is not really in your control.
✔️All, absolutely everything, can wash. It's not just a leg. But also shame, guilt, fear, anger. Clean water. Or laughter, the choice of attitude to the situation.
✔️This have hope. Even if you slip on the first Monday of the new year, don't think the year will be a 🙂

Pictured: Monday's Heroes 😂❤️

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Longing for friends

The inter-holiday is often given time with friends. However, it is certainly not worth taking risks and violating quarantine rules from longing. My husband spontaneously gave birth to the idea of drinking wine with long-lasting friends 🙂

🍷Select a bottle of wine and fill the glasses.

🍾 You’ve clogged the remaining bottle of wine.

🚗 You take your friends and leave it at the door.

🍷Friends fill up with glasses.

☎️Vualia! You meet on a video call and sip, chat ❤️

You going to try?

In the photo: the author of the idea 😂

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We're each other's mirrors.

– Oaks, eat carefully. You're going to get a scr
amble.Oak doesn't pay attentio
n.- Oaks, look at the food falling on the ground- the voice is already r
ising.Oak ears still don't hear ☺️-
Oaks, what are you doing? – There's anger coming thr
ough.Oak is smiling quie
tly.- Oaks, get off the ground soon
!- No! – Angrily said angrily.- I say, g
et the food off the ground!- Tetu
k, don't worry. We're each other's mirrors, and they smile.

What do your mirrors show today? How do you feel?

Photo @joanaburn

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5 Things You May Not Know About Sun-Related Aging

Skin related aging

There’s no better way to savor a sunny summer day than a trip to the park or the beach. While the sun’s warmth can be intoxicating, its harmful UV rays can also be damaging. Although skin cancer is the biggest concern, sun exposure can also cause visible signs of aging that can be difficult or impossible to reverse. In this article we will cover some things you may not know about sun-related aging.

1. Sun Exposure is Responsible for Nearly All Visible Signs of Aging

UV rays cause nearly all visible signs of aging (90%), including fine lines, sunspots and wrinkles. One study found that Japanese women who lived in the sunnier region of the country had poorer skin hydration and longer wrinkles compared to women living in the northern region.

Of course, the body ages naturally, but exposure to the sun only accelerates the process.

2. The Sun’s Rays Can Penetrate Your Skin Even on Cloudy Days

clouds in the sky

It’s easy to assume that clouds protect you from the sun’s damaging rays, but that’s not the case. Up to 80% of the sun’s harmful rays still penetrate your skin even on the cloudiest of days.

In fact, cloudy days can be even more dangerous than sunny days because you don’t feel the sun’s heat as strongly. When the clouds roll in, it’s important to be diligent about reapplying your sunscreen every two hours to prevent burns and damage.

3. The Left Side of Our Bodies Show More Signs of Sun-Related Aging

In 2012, a 69-year-old trucker made headlines – not because of his career achievements, but because he was the perfect example of how sun exposure accelerates aging. After driving a delivery truck for 28 years, the left side of his face had clearly more dramatic signs of aging compared to the right side of his face.

Even if you don’t spend most of your day driving a truck (or car), the left side of your body will probably show more signs of sun-related aging due to driving.

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4. UV Rays Break Down Collagen to Accelerate Aging

Part of the reason why sun exposure accelerates your aging is because UV rays break down collagen at a much higher rate than normal.

When UV rays reach the middle layer of skin, it can cause an abnormal build-up of elastin. This causes the body to produce enzymes that break down collagen, causing fine lines and wrinkles.

The sun’s harmful rays also create free radicals, which only increases the number of collagen-destroying enzymes.

5. Sun Exposure Can Cause Uneven Skin Thickness

Exposure to UV rays can make the skin thicker or thinner in some areas, which leads to coarse wrinkling and yellow discoloration. Uneven skin thickness can also make your blood vessels thinner, leading to spider veins.

One last thing: Sun-related aging can be prevented (mostly). Applying sunscreen every two hours every day can help minimize the aging effects of UV exposure. Sun exposure is also the biggest risk factor for melanoma, giving you yet another reason to wear sunscreen daily.