Day 23 Dress for Comfort

Day 23

Dress for comfort

Monday March 23 2011

I do not know if I am proud of admitting this or embarrassed, but somedays I truly decrease my time in front of the mirror.  It is Monday, I feel sleep deprived.  I do not think it shows, but my makeup is done quickly in the car at stoplights.  My outfit consists of pure comfort.  I am wearing a knee length black loose skirt, a work thick fitted tee shirt, and a sweater.  My outfit today centered around the sweater portion.  This morning with feeling exhausted and having a scratchy throat, I needed that sense of comfort.  For some reason, I have one or two sweaters, each time I wear them I feel comforted.  Throughout my day, as I sit in an upright chair in front of a patient or computer, I want to be comforted by my sweater.  I live in Hawaii where the temperature daily is 80 degrees, but the air conditioning consistently is on.  I need to be snuggled by my sweater, tucking me in as I go throughout the day.  As I walk into work, I wear worn out Birkenstocks, but keep a stash of work heels in my office.  With it being Monday, I have my sweater and coffee to get me through a full work week.

As a tourist, I cannot stress enough the importance of being comfortable in your clothes.  I know I bring few dresses for whatever the nightlife may entail.  But as you go throughout the day, taking hikes throughout the town and museums, and navigating the public transportation system you need dependable shoes, not fashionable heels.  It is necessary to know you can move and breath in your outfits, as they will be laden with sweat as the day builds.  Keep your bags light.  You want to be prepared for the day, but not overburdened with the weight of a bag.

Reminder, the emphasis is on the experience, not always our looks.  Dependant on the length of the trip, you may begin to notice that the amount of time in front of the mirror and scale may decrease.  Be easy on yourself you are on vacation.

**Also ladies a tip I learned on a trip to Greece from a friend.  If you are wearing shorts or skirts, to avoid chafing apply antiperspirant deodorant in between your inner thighs to minimize friction.  Keep the deodorant handy for re-application.