Sunny Side of the Street

I am trying to keep my spirits up but it seems that there are outside forces working against me. Besides all of the tragedy in the news that really has me bummed out, I mean it has not directly affected me but my human compassion is high and I feel for what people are going through right now - life for me ain't no crystal stairs either. I mean my strife is small on the grand scheme of things but still draining nonetheless. Especially since lately I feel myself doing a Tyler Perry and asking, "Why did I get married?" So I pray a little harder hoping to find an answer and I scrap a little more to escape. This is a layout I did of my nephew on his 8th birthday. He has always been a ball of energy so I have to try to catch him in action. I brought my layout to work on the train to take a photo of it and since I did not pack it as carefully as I should have the edges got a little crumbled on the train ride, bummer :( Tonight I am going to an organic restaurant for their Spring Menu tasting, and I think I am going to detour to Copacabana's afterwards for drinks - Margarita's always make me feel better, lol.

Doodlebug Boys only collection, American Crafts Thickers