Roller Coaster for Walkers

In Duisburg, Germany, there's a walking roller coaster. How cool is that? Sometimes in life it's easy to feel like you can't slow things down, but this invention proves just the opposite. I wonder if anyone stands at the top and then goes running down just like a real coaster would?

Magic Monday: Know Your Strength

Did you know?

Marlon Brando

Theodore Roosevelt was once shot at during a campaign rally in Wisconsin. The bullet penetrated his glasses case and a manuscript, just missing his right lung. Being an expert hunter he decided to stay and give his speech since he wasn't coughing up blood. His speech lasted nearly an hour.

Do you believe you can do whatever you set your mind to?

 

How do you sleep?

Yesterday I came home from work and crashed. If you know me, you know that I rarely nap (unless you knew me in college and then just know that I no longer hibernate between the months of October and May), but yesterday I came home with an hour to spare and had a power nap. It was the kind where you wake up, not entirely convinced of your own name with pillow wrinkles embedded in your cheek and hair that looks like this. But it got me thinking about sleep and napping.

Lately I haven't been sleeping too well. I think there is just too much going on in my mind. Also I have been having crazy dreams. I noticed when I read a lot that my dreams are very vivid and coherent. Does this happen to you?

I also sleep on my side, with my arms tucked under my face and sometimes this causes shoulder problems. I find myself waking up in the middle of the night to readjust.

What's strange is that I've always slept better with other people. When I was younger I used to sneak into my sisters' rooms and snuggle up with them. In the summer when we all camped out in the basement on sleeping bags, I was out like a light. Most people I know don't sleep well with other people, but something about it appeals to me. I think it's because I am naturally pretty cold and the presence of a body keeps me warm.

This poses a problem when it comes to men in my life. Mostly because if you ask a guy to stay over, he generally thinks it means something else. YIKES! Also, to add to the problem, I don't really like to cuddle. I've had a few guys in my life who fit this mold perfectly. They truly were just friends and when I've lived alone have occasionally come over during a storm or scary night and just been there for me. Guys- if you read this and remember- thanks! :)

I am thinking that there should be a sleep pillow that generates warmth. What do you think? Here's some links on sleeping and napping and here's to having a good night!

Sleep facts.

Track your sleep.

How to solve sleep problems.

National Sleep Foundation

Andy Warhol tried to make a movie of a woman sleeping for 8 hours!

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He Ain't Lying

Magic Monday: You Make Me Feel Like Dancing

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Friday Fashion

How beautiful is this dress? If it came in white, I think it would be an amazing wedding dress! Happy Friday!

I Wish I was a Kid Again

Chalktrail is a genius invention which allows kids to attach chalk to their bikes and create designs. Not only is this fantastic for the artistic, but how great is it for keeping track of where your kids go?

We need a chalk trail for boyfriends...