Laurie's Journal

 Hey there! I decided to go shopping at the mall yesterday,  I bought some more clothes for Fall/Winter, and this fabulous Liz Claiborne pocketbook on clearance for $29.99!  I also bought hubby some shirts for work.  I got a massage from one of those mall massage chairs. Hubby didn't want to walk around the mall with me, so he stayed home and watched TV.  Later, I took a dip in the pool and got ready for dinner out with hubby All in all, it was an eventful day. At home, I watched The Devil Wears Prada starring Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway.  I had forgotten how much I miss fashion writing.  One of my friends from the fashion world reached out a couple of days ago.  He is a male model who worked at Jersey City Fashion Week and other fashion shows.  I asked if he wants to catch up at Starbucks where I first interviewed him for JCFW.  He said that would be great! I think I will take a dip in the pool before going out with hubby and possibly some friends tonight.  Right now, I'm

 Hey there! It's a bit cloudy today, but that's o.k....I'm on stay-cation!!! I swam in the pool with hubby yesterday and took some "me time" walks. Today, I might take a walk on the shore.  Even in cloudy weather the ocean is beautiful.  My mood is stable today, and at this point I don't want to return to the grind.  I look to the future with hope, but I'm not ready to give up doing what I want to do when I want to do it. I just asked hubby what he wants to do today.  He said: " I don't know yet.  Let me take a shower."  That sounds like a good idea for myself.  Keeping up with hygiene is important, even when you feel anxious or depressed.  I've been getting better at it.  I like showers better than baths because showers completely clean you.  In a bath, you are sitting in your own filth.  Ugh!! What do I want to do today?  I'm unsure. I'm thinking about getting a massage, or getting my hair and nails done. I don't know.  I

 Hey there! I missed everyone.  Sorry about the silence, but I've been going through some major transitions in the month of August. I thought it was time for a reset as hubby and I are currently on a New Jersey stay-cation.   I am online right now catching up with some old friends from my fashion writing days.  I am also catching up on Facebook as I spent much time in the past month in bed with depression- like I said-reset time.  I am also using this time to catch up with myself, working on myself and healing. Sometimes we all need to reset and clear our heads of the daily grind. Resetting is super relaxing for the spirit, mind and soul.  I walked by the ocean thinking about nothing but the waves and the cool forgiving breeze that comes through the heat of the sun. I'm thinking about taking a walk right now. See you soon-love ya! ;)