SOmetimes I think we, as women, tend to forget a very powerful word. Yes, there have been magazine articles galore reminding us of this word. Yet, I read friends blogs and see that they haven't learned it any more than I have. We need to say, "NO!". There comes a time when we just need to let everything go. Tell your closest friends, "you know, I KNOW I owe you a Thank You card, but right now, I am so behind, I just thought I would tell you in person and hope you understand how behind I am." TRUST ME, if they are your true friends, they'll understand. The same can be said for school events that don't directly relate to your child's scholastic life, for parties on Friday nights when you just want your pajamas and a bowl of Ben and Jerry's, and yes, even for church on Sunday Mornings. Sometimes it's easier to just talk to God while you rest at home. I believe He listens regardless of my own location. I am trying to simplify my life right now. The stress is getting to be too much with family issues going on. ANYWAY...thats enough for now, I need to dress for work, though I will only be there an hour before I have to be at the Doc's office, then scurry back to work. Work is the next issue I am going to deal with. I am going to start taking a day here and there to just stay home....my boss will have a fit when I turn in my note asking for time off but, if she can make me reschedule my surgical appointments because they interfere with her HAIRCUT, then I can damn well have an afternoon off here and there. Right?? Someone tell me I'm right :)