My mom was diagnosed in August with pancreatic cancer. You can read about it here and here. In times like this, having a support system and people rallying around you is not a luxury, it’s a necessity. In the spirit of having another place for people to share their support, my sister and I started… Continue reading What Will Your Kid’s Friends Remember About You?
Category: Personal
What’s Going On Over Here
For those that might have missed it, I shared here about my mom’s recent pancreatic cancer diagnosis, which turned our worlds upside down. The day before yesterday I joined a group of my mom’s best girlfriends for a belated birthday / pre-starting chemo luncheon for her. This circle of women have known each other since… Continue reading What’s Going On Over Here
Our Family Got Cancer
This is a post I never wanted to write.
I thought about not writing it.
I didn’t know if I could have the strength to write it.
But I wanted to write it because I wouldn’t feel right carrying on with posts as if nothing happened.
So here it is.
Don’t Do It
Ladies, the start of the school year is upon us and that means lots of sign ups and volunteer sheets and new jobs to be done at school. This post is on how to not overcommit yourself because it’s oh so easy to do.
This time of year, I usually feel pretty hyped up. I am fresh and haven’t experienced lunches, homework or projects for 3 whole months.
But sometimes this gung-ho energy can get me into trouble. What kind of trouble? The saying “yes” to every volunteer opportunity trouble. Like even just this morning I was sent sign-up sheets to volunteer and I immediately thought because I was sent the sheet, I am obligated to sign up. But not necessarily.
Volunteering is an amazing gift if you have time available to dedicate to it. I love to volunteer. I love to be around school. I love to help.
I don’t love being overcommitted and stressed out. Especially at the sake of my sanity or time with my family.
10 Favorite Memories of High School Summers
I had a mini reunion with 5 high school girlfriends last week and it brought back so many memories of high school summers circa ’88-’92.
It was a life without the internet, laptops or cell phones. Which made me wonder, what did we do!? Worked on our tans, of course. Oh Lord.
Looking back here are 10 of my favorite memories from my high school summers, I would love to hear some of yours…