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The How-To Lounge: Calling in Sick, When You're Not

DearSugar — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 07:30:00 -0800

We’re all human, which means there are mornings when we wake up wanting to skirt our responsibilities for the day. I don’t recommend playing hooky on a weekly or even monthly basis, but there’s nothing wrong with enjoying a mental health day now and then. There are responsible ways to get out of work for 24 hours and then there are completely silly ones. See my tips for the former when you

The How-To Lounge: Enjoying a Saturday Night Alone

DearSugar — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 15:00:00 -0700

Since being alone can be scary for some people, and because even the most social person can end up spending a Saturday night alone every now and then, I’ve come up with a few ideas on how to enjoy such an evening by yourself. To embrace your solo side, just

The How-To Lounge: Living in the Present Moment

DearSugar — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 13:00:00 -0700

In this rapid-fire, digital age, living in the present and enjoying the moment can seem about as possible as avoiding a computer monitor for one day. With the speed at which we communicate and interact, learning to take each moment as it comes is more important than ever. Where’s the satisfaction in anything if you can’t even take a minute to enjoy it? Keeping your mind in the here and now is no easy feat, so to see my tips

Do Tell: What's Your Before Bed Routine?

DearSugar — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 08:00:00 -0700

I like to watch television before bed after I soak in the tub; it’s my way of unwinding and getting to that sleepy place. Now, my roommate in college loved to talk. She could talk for hours before bed; it was her opportunity to process the things that had happened during the day and get everything off her chest. Sometimes she talked for so long, I couldn’t help drifting off. But of course, others like to read, talk on the phone, stick in some headphones, check email, or get physical with their bed buddy. So what about you? What’s your standard bedtime routine?

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What's MORE Relaxing?

DearSugar — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 08:00:00 -0700

I love any and every kind of massage. There is something so satisfying about closing your eyes and letting somebody touch you, and not having to do a thing but enjoy it. When it comes to intimacy with a boyfriend, getting touched in a loving and nurturing way is both a huge turn-on and a way to get me completely relaxed. While I have a hard time choosing between a foot massage and a back massage, what I want to know is which do you find more relaxing?Source

What's MORE Relaxing?

Foot Massage

Back Massage

Other: Please share!

Do Tell: What Are Your Favorite Lounge Clothes?

DearSugar — Sun, 04 Mar 2007 06:00:00 -0800

When I get home, I peel off my work clothes and usually throw on a black camisole or tank, an old grey and black cardigan, and a pair of super comfortable, ridiculous-looking lounge pants. They have leopard spots, in silver and grey, and the material is some kind of velour-jersey hybrid, but they feel like butter. My partner now calls me Tigerpants or Tigerbutt because I wear them so much. Somehow the whole ensemble has come to equal relaxation or, at least, marks some kind of transition point in my evening.

Anyone else a little too attached to their cozy around-the-house wear? Do tell, what is it? Details please!