What to Pack for the Happiest Place on Earth

And just where is the "happiest place on Earth?"

Why the Magic Kingdom of course!

Disney World is such an amazing place - it truly brings out the kid hiding in your heart.

As someone who is about to go on a trip to this most magical place, I thought I would share some tips on what to pack - and what not to pack - as a single girl who recently traveled on this adventure. 

First thing you need to do is remember that IT IS HOT.

Secondly, decide with your friends a most basic idea of where you plan on going and what you plan on doing. This will help determine the type of clothing you will be packing.

My friend and I decided that since I wasn't visiting her for long (a few days since she works at Disney and I have to prepare for boards), we'd spend most of our time in the parks, and maybe one night at Downtown Disney. This helped me determine exactly what clothing to pack:

two pairs of workout pants

running shorts

three loose fitting tanks

three t-shirts

countless pairs of socks and underwear

three sports bras

sneakers

sandals

two maxi dresses

bathing suit

Yes, this kind of sounds like a lot for my limited stay but if only y'all knew how much I took out to make it just this...

Something that is ALSO beyond necessary is a poncho. Florida is well known for afternoon pop up storms, so it ain't nothing but a thing for you to get on Haunted Mansion with the sun shining and get off in a torrential downpour.

(That's actually exactly what happened)

Other good ideas include:

small cross body purse

hat

sunscreen

umbrella

snacks

battery pack to charge your phone

money

bandaids

camera

sunglasses

extra hair tie

I can't wait to post more about my mini adventure at Disney World!

What would you include in your list of what to pack?

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Post Tonsillectomy: Final Days

Day 8

headache. headache headache.

Don't want to move but I'm only taking my pain meds at meals and at night now! I tried tylenol instead but then decided to switch to hycet almost instantly afterwards since I just wanted to eat and instantly regret that. Headache that lead to nausea that resulted in being bedridden all day. DON'T DO WHAT I DID TODAY.

Day 9

headache, headache headache.

Felt awful, headache all day and pain eating. Trying to stop the hycet, so I only took it at meals (today was at lunch) to help swallowing not hurt so much. What's awesome is, I DIDNT HAVE TO TAKE IT AT DINNER!

Granted it took me much longer to eat and was very uncomfortable, I didn't feel the need to take my pain meds. I'm so excited.

wellness score: 6

Day 10

The difference a day makes.

Today God really blessed me in so many ways.

Not only did my headache lessen, my throat hurt less and I only had to take hycet once overnight into today and NONE AT ALL today!

Day 11

Took tylenol at 9pm last night, nothing overnight and slept until 7am before my throat started aching!

Had to go to class today, meaning I saw a lot more people than usual so even though I tried not to, I did a lot of talking. My throat hurt a little more because of that but it's getting better.

Scabs are gone! 

In general it's more of a throat ache when I swallow than anything else, it's not a painful fiasco anymore. Water still hurts more to swallow than powerade but I know my body needs water (especially since thats all I usually drink) so I'm trying to drink some anyway.

..................

After day 11, I stopped writing about my experience because for the most part I was fine!

Aside from not being able to eat spicy foods and how painful yawning was, I was great. At a month later, I was about 95% back to normal. I still had some soreness when I yawned, but I could eat whatever and my throat didn't hurt. Now that I'm just over a month and a half out from surgery, I have some slight residual tenderness when yawning, but other than that, I feel great!

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National Women's Health Week

Woohoo!

It's National Women's Health Week, and what better way to celebrate than by empowering women to take control of their health.

And I'm not just saying that as a newly graduated nurse.... ;)

Though this is the week of awareness, it's important to take care of your health each and every day!

So although I'm posting this at the end of the week, the following are ways to take control of your health any week of the year:

Screenings 

including annual breast and pelvic exams

Get active 

heck, join me on this challenge! I just did day 1 yesterday!

Eat healthy

fruits, veggies and lean meats are ideal

Get enough sleep

aka try for at least 7-8 hours

Manage stress

avoid stressful people, learn relaxation techniques

Avoid smoking, drinking (at least not in excess people!) and texting & driving

Wear sunscreen 

seriously do it. you don't want skin cancer

Find out additional information on steps to take to care for your health based on your age here.

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