This week was a bit of a rough one.  We’re all confronting the changing landscape and asking how this “now normal” will impact our daily lives.  And this was a week of big decisions.

I was building a career that I loved.  Some legal work, some political work, some blogging.  But with campaigns pressing pause and law firms scaling back, I made the decision to begin looking for full-time employment.

It doesn’t feel like a defeat.  It feels simply like what needs to be done.  I’m trying to be optimistic about it.  I enjoy working with people and being in an office.  So it’s time to chart a new path forward.

What does that look like?  It’s too soon to tell.  But it’s up to me to be open to what’s next.

Some days, I’m in dresses.  Some days, I’m in leggings.  Some days, I summon myself to put on a pair of jeans.  So I need tops that work with denim or leggings, and this Treasure & Bond Drapey Shirt is perfect.  It’s a relaxed cut, an unfussy fabric, and just an easy top.

Treasure & Bond has many great, casual tops.  I like their Dobby blouse and their curved hem tee (fab with leggings).

This Sports Illustrated article cover story is a stunner.  How does a man convicted of murder find redemption?  And will anyone believe his transformation?  Set aside 15-minutes, and give this a read.

I noticed them last year: wrist wrinkles.  Clearly caused by the fact my hands are typing on a keyboard for 10+ hours per day, the wrinkles frustrate my vanity.

To minimize their appearance and hopefully slow the aging process a bit, I started applying leftover serum to my hands at night.  It helped, but it didn’t fix.  So I picked up these Silicone Hand Pads that reduce the appearance of wrinkles by allowing serums to penetrate deeper and skin to stay more hydrated.

Apricot makes a line of silicone pads for face and body to help minimize wrinkles.  Use them with your favorite hyaluronic acid serum for best results.  I’ve also read that using silicone pads can help minimize scar damage, so I may try these under-eye pads on the acne scars on my cheeks.

I have listened to one audiobook in my life, but Hitha has me convinced that I need to try libro.fm.  This book, The Happy Ever After Playlist, about a dog who sets up his owners looks like a light read.  And goodness knows we could all use some lightness right now.

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