We all know the saying that life gets in the way.  This week has been hectic.  Between work and keeping up with friends I am beat. Let's remember that it is about 100 degrees in Philadelphia today and is expected to be 105 degrees tomorrow.  I find myself pulled in many directions. Between work, building friends, old friends, and old neighbors I am stretched very thin.  I try to keep up with everyone and sometimes it's just not possible to be there for everyone all of the time.

I find that summer comes and goes way too quickly. I normally vacation in the winter and the summer. I hope that I will be able to squeeze a few shore days in during August.  Are you feeling pushed and pulled in many directions??

Saying No

Is it me or do you have trouble saying no? Because I lived with my Mother as an adult I see the need to say yes more than to say no.

An acquaintance of mine in my building asked me to take her to the train in downtown Philly this morning. She was not feeling well so she cancelled her trip. I made other plans for the day.  As I was walking out of my apartment she called and wanted me to take her to urgent care.  I had to say no as I was on my way to visit a sick friend.  She has family close by .  I still feel guilty.

Arm Candy

Are you a bracelet fan?  I am! Bracelets are my faves! Do you stack yours? Please share

Tote Love

It's no secret that I love totes.  The totes from Crab and Cleek are some of my favorites. I adore the prints and the quality is unsurpassed as well.  Are you a tote fan. Share some of your favorites

Remembering Dad

My father died in 1986.  I was 27.  There's not a day that goes by that I don't think about him, hear his voice or his laughter.

He was taken far too young .

Birthday Fun

Last Sunday I celebrated my 59th birthday! It was full of family, friends and Lilly.  You can't beat that!  Where do the years go?

The Doldrums

I used to think that depression wasn't real.  I thought that anxiety and depression were a choice.  Over the past three years (since my Mom died) I have suffered from both anxiety and depression and take medication.  Whereas most people suffer from depression during the darkest days of the year mines seems to peak in early June (as my birthday is the 11th).  It's crazy-I never experienced the unable to get out of bed syndrome and now I pray that I can get out of bed during my bouts.  Fortunately my medication does work.  I don't know what I would do without it.

Do you suffer from anxiety or depression?