Wednesday, August 8, 2018

Finally got a Laptop to WRITE Microsoft Pre-Installed, not Subscription

My Computer Got Fried




I can't tell you how upsetting it was to finally break my writer's block, get on the horse of writing again only to find my laptop died on me. It stayed in this loop mode (see image), and lost tons of work. 


Old Laptop
Okay I survived! But I needed a new one to continue one of my passions, which is writing and sharing beauty! I looked everywhere and found it challenging to find one that wasn't too expensive, (it's an expense either way, hello working artist!) and had Microsoft Office pre-installed, not a subscription. I finally found the one below. Getting it took time, thanks to my local post office, agh, but here it is and here I am writing. 

If you are looking for one with the basics this one has, I've provided the info so you can get yours. 



My Laptop, I love you...for now :)





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Amazon.com Return Policy:You may return any new computer purchased from Amazon.com that is "dead on arrival," arrives in damaged condition, or is still in unopened boxes, for a full refund within 30 days of purchase. Amazon.com reserves the right to test "dead on arrival" returns and impose a customer fee equal to 15 percent of the product sales price if the customer misrepresents the condition of the product. Any returned computer that is damaged through customer misuse, is missing parts, or is in unsellable condition due to customer tampering will result in the customer being charged a higher restocking fee based on the condition of the product. Amazon.com will not accept returns of any desktop or notebook computer more than 30 days after you receive the shipment. New, used, and refurbished products purchased from Marketplace vendors are subject to the returns policy of the individual vendor.





Magnesium helps my HEART Palpitations!

Be Still my Palpitating Heart!



As an empath, I have a few health issues I have learned to recognize and take action to manage. One of them is my heart. Physically, and emotionally I take and feel other people and animal's feelings. That's what an empath is. Sometimes I absorb so much energy from my environment that my health gets adversely affected.

It took years to learn healthy boundaries I am still putting into practice, but the biggest lesson I learned, is to take care of myself so I can healthfully help others. 

Recently a sequence of events, including having to separate from people who were much too toxic for me, many of my work items broke including my computer, and most importantly feeling the pain that is happening to our planet, animal and people, caused my heart to feel it emotionally and physically.
Doctor's Best High Absorption Magnesium Glycinate Lysinate, 100% Chelated, Non-GMO, Vegan, Gluten Free, Soy Free, 100 mg, 240 Tablets (packaging may vary)

My palpitations came back with a vengeance as did a sharp pain where my murmur developed in my early thirties. The palpitations get really bad when I lie down and try to rest. If feels like my heart is in my throat and it will turn into a heart attack. 

I had a choice, take some prescribed medication that barely works but sedates me, and I don't need that, or back to what has worked before, namely taking Magnesium. Yes, magnesium sedates me too but in a healthy way and I take it before bed. The supplement you choose is up to you. I purchase Doctor's Best from Amazon because I can subscribe and get them sent automatically, it's vegan and high absorption. 

Huge Plls

I got a huge ole bottle, and take 1 a day along with meditation, quiet time, journaling until the storm passes. Which it always does. My only complaint is, why are the tablets so darn BIG!!! OK, that's a "small" price to pay for my heart easing down...and I go back to work. 

I would love to know if this works for other people. Does it help your palpitations? Do you feel relaxed? Is there a preferred, very effective brand?

My handy bottle from Amazon



















Saturday, August 4, 2018

Got an Air Diffuser to deal with Bad Neighbor's Smoking

Let me clarify what bad neighbor means

My neighbor isn't bad because she smokes. Like most smokers, she's addicted. I get that. She is bad because she is not a nice person and is causing all of us around her great distress. We, myself and other neighbors, have asked her nicely and semi-forcefully, even humorously, to please not smoke outside our apartment doors because it is filling our apartment with rancid cigarette smoke and, at least for me, aggravating my health issues. She flat out refused to change.

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The Relief

That left me scrambling for different ways of coping including making complaints. Since that is taking some time and frankly hasn't been effective, I have had to do some adjustments inside my home to try to cope. This included using my air purifier more frequently and purchasing an air diffuser.

Nothing can cancel out the toxins in the second-hand smoke completely. But at least it has allowed me to use aromatherapy to relieve some of my stress with the healing scents of essential oils. The one I purchased is Radha Beauty Air Diffuser as well as their therapeutic grade essential oils. It was a small investment that gave me some consolation.

Aromatherapy Top 8 Essential Oil and Diffuser Gift Set - Peppermint, Tea Tree, Lavender & Eucalyptus - Auto Shut-off and 7 Color LED Lights Ă¢€“ Therapeutic Grade Oils by Radha Beauty

The Radha Beauty oils can be purchased as a set or separately, which I did because there were more of them, 18 to be exact. This is their essential oil product description:
"One of the many things we love about essential oils is their versatility. Our oils can be used individually or combined for aromatherapy, skin healing and conditioning, and even repelling insects! Great for traveling, gifts, or experiencing a little bit of everything in your oil collection. The set includes...lavender, tea tree, peppermint, lemongrass, orange, eucalyptus, rosemary, frankincense, lemon, bergamot, cedarwood, patchouli, geranium, pink grapefruit, cinnamon, oregano, clove, and clary sage."
Radha Beauty Aromatherapy 18 Essential Oils (Lavender, Tea Tree, Peppermint, Lemongrass, Orange, Eucalyptus, Rosemary, Frankincense, Lemon, Bergamot, Cedarwood, Patchouli, Geranium, and more)

Obviously you don't need a nasty neighbor to try these since they are incredibly healing, pleasant and useful in many ways. But for me it does the trick until this issue is resolved.

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Pain Relief Massager at Home or Office or Car



We can't always go and get a massage by a professional. The next best thing is to have options and find devices that provide similar relief.  I've been doing some searching and this has over 1500 reviews. Shiatsu back and neck massager looks like it would do the trick.

Naipo Shiatsu provides heat and deep kneading. I believe you can even use it on your feet. In fact according to their description it has uses including abdomen and can be used.
Naipo Shiatsu Back and Neck Massager Foot Massager with Heat Deep Kneading Massage for Neck, Back, Shoulder, Use at Home, Car, Office

It comes it two colors, has arm rests and has various settings. When you are in pain this looks like a great option.

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