As I sit here reading blogs, I'm also listening to the LiveAid concert which is airing on my local PBS station. Right now, Tina Turner and Mick Jagger are on singing "It's Only Rock 'n' Roll" and I'm flashing back to July 1985. Wow. In July 1985, I was fresh out of high school and ready to face the world. God I feel old. Like "they" say, if I knew then what I know now..............

As my profile correctly states, I live in Hatfield, PA. Hatfield, PA is located about 35 miles northwest (40 min) of downtown Philadelphia, PA. I commute to Philly every day for work. Summer is always interesting especially if you love to people-watch like I do. See, my building is directly across the street from the new National Constitution Center, 2 blocks up from Independence Hall & the Liberty Bell, 2 blocks over from Betsy Ross's house and 1 block over from Ben Franklin's grave. Cool, huh? And, now, just like 20 years ago, Philly is in the international spotlight again for Live 8. Perhaps you've heard of it.

All I can say is -- I'm getting the hell outta town!

All the Philly natives are leaving the city this weekend. We're all heading "down the shore" (which means driving to the New Jersey and/or Delaware beach towns). Hubby and I are heading to Rehobeth Beach, DE tomorrow and staying until Monday morning. I'm a bit nervous. This is my first overnight getaway since starting NS and I'm looking at 3 full days of eating "on my own". I have been eating out occasionally while on NS, but not every meal. Yikes. I hope I make the right choices and stay within the right portions. I guess all I can do is my best.

Happy July 4th Weekend! We all deserve a 3-day break from the daily grind. And, if you're heading to Philly for Live8, have a blast - Philly Rocks!