What can I say? Austin and I had lots of fun! Couldn’t have done it without great family, friends and great Neighbors.
I want to give “Thanks” to Austin, Thao, Andy, Phi, Chinh and Ryan!!! Thanks for making the weekend GREAT!
A quick look of the weekend. You can see more on my FB page. (Click here)
One of my Favorite pics.
Austin and the Arkansas River.
Our neighbors. Really cool peeps and I really don't remember their names. LOL
These fools were using air mattresses to float in the river.
1st fire of the night.
Thao and Me. First camping trip together and I can't wait to do it again.
Group Photo. Austin was passed out by this time, Sorry dude!
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Power napping at work, or just napping in general, is new to me. 2 months ago…I personally felt naps were a waste of time and useless. Now, I have a completely different outlook. I love taking naps. SO REFRESHING! O.o
Medical Fact: Ever since sleep scientist David Dinges helped found the modern science of napping in the early ’80s at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, short periods of sleep have been shown to improve alertness, memory, motor skills, decision-making, and mood. All while cutting down on stress, carelessness, and even heart disease.
I sure could use one of these at work!!!
Do’s and Dont’s of Dozing
Napping at work has become acceptable at some companies. Yet pulling off a “productivity nap” at the office isn’t easy. Here are suggestions from sleep scientist Dr. Sara Mednick, author of Take a Nap! Change Your Life.
1. Make Time and Space
Twenty to 30 minutes is all you need to reap the rewards of midday slumber. The best time is the early afternoon when your body is tired—so consider reserving the second half of your lunch break for shut-eye. If your employer doesn’t have a nap room, a yoga mat beats a bathroom stall, though the most comfortable option may be a parked car.
2. Set the Proper Conditions
In the dark our brains produce more of the sleep-inducing hormone melatonin, so close the blinds, turn off the lights, and consider using a sleeping mask. Keep the temperature on the warmer side. If you must nap sitting up, use a travel pillow to avoid the dreaded “nap nod.” And don’t forget to turn off your cell phone.
3. Careful With the Chemicals
Avoid caffeine for a few hours before a nap. The same goes for nicotine, diet pills, and antidepressants. Although alcohol makes it easier to nod off during the day, it interferes with sleep and should also be avoided. Refined sugars and carbs may keep you up, but meat, dairy, and some nuts have tryptophan, which our bodies break down into melatonin.
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You would have lived during the 70′s to believe this tall tale. To be honest; me and most m family thought it was true. We actually believed in it so much, we even used this method on my sisters dog. And guess what…the smell did not fade one bit. Poor guy stunk for weeks. Can you say “myth busted”?
Answer: The sulfur compound in the skunk spray is what makes the smell so strong and hard to get rid of. Although it’s a major belief that tomato juice removes the smell, there is no scientific evidence to support this claim (it sure didn’t work for my sisters dog :/).
Try calling your local vet or you can google-around for the answer.
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