Having a Saint's Medal blessed

[fieldsparrow]

Hello… another newbie question from me.

I wanted to get a medal to remind me of my faith, to wear around my neck. I chose a medal of St. Raphael for several reasons (enumerated in my blog). Couple things:

1. Is it OK just to wear it before it has been blessed?
2. May I, as a Candidate, ask for it to be blessed?

OK, 3 things:
3) Are medals meant to be worn at all times, such as when sleeping, or am I mixing that up with scapulars?

Thank you for your answers

 

[MarcusAndreas]

1. I wouldn’t but nobody’s going to stop you.
2. Sure.
3. You can if you want to.