This week has been difficult. I'm not here to throw a pity party for myself because well, everyone has these weeks. From being sick most it to feeling homesick, I've just felt off. The holidays are approaching and it's another year without my mom. It's crazy how fast time has gone since she passed away and honestly it's scary. They say time heals everything - from breakups to petty fights, but this is different. Every time something brings me a teeny bit of happiness, I want to call her. Every time I need an opinion on an outfit, I want to show her. Every time I have a bad day, I want to tell her

 I'm not here to say woe is me because I'm incredibly blessed to have such an amazing family and loving friends. I really don't know where I'd be without them. As the holiday season approaches I'll hold them all a little bit tighter because life really is too short.