Can't wait for a dose of reality...

I'm sorry to be kind of a debby-downer, but can I just say how much I hate 12-hour days at school? Eight hours with the same teacher for 3 classes is just brutal. It's funny, because I can't wait to be in the "real world" and actually have a job that allows me to experience civilization. *sigh* I guess March can't come sooner.

Going a bit green

While shopping for groceries over the weekend, I noticed that many stores are selling these trendy reusable fabric grocery bags. It got me to thinking that I could do something like that... and make it creative and cute.

So, here's my creative version:

Workin' the land...

So, it's been raining lately... a lot.... pretty much like a monsoon. There were flood warnings, then watches, then houses being taken out by mudslides. Pretty damaging stuff. But, yesterday was the first day in almost two weeks that the sun came out for a portion of the day. So, I took advantage.

Since we've been working on renovations inside our house for the past year, my husband and I definately agreed that this year, we would focus on the outside. So, the sun is shining, and the wind is blowing, but it's gorgeous in comparison to rain. I headed outside for a day doing yardwork ... and man, is there a lot of it to do. I happened to buy some grass seed, but I can't put it down until we get rid of some more weeds. Weeds. Ugh. There's so many.... and they're very hardy. But, nevertheless, I will try my best to get a lush, beautiful yard (one day). SO, the grass seed had to wait.... along with the weed killer, since the news is predicting more rain.

I decided to work on transplanting some flowers to make room for my "crops." This year, I am planting a vegetable (and some fruit) garden. Corn, onions, sugar snap peas, potatoes, raspberries, and tomatoes are on the list of things to grow. I already began my corn, onions, and sugar snap peas indoors... and they are really taking off. I really need to plant them soon and was going to do that yesterday, BUT not only is rain in the forecast, but freezing temps and a chance of snow is headed our way. I've had it with this crazy weather.

So, yesterday I transplanted. And weeded our garden area in preparation. It's tiring work. And today, I'm sore. But, it's also very satisfying... it's hard labor, and it's something to be proud of. So, here's to doing the work now, so we can reap some benefits later :)

Spring!

So, after days of rain, the sun has finally decided to shine today! It officially feels like spring!
I've got flowers coming up and a lilac bush that is ready to burst. Pictures will be posted when they all decide to pop out. But for now, I'm just enjoying the sun!

a little Easter

Hope everyone had a nice Easter.

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the aftermath

a break?

My feet ache. My back aches. My legs are so sore; they just might fall off. Really.
I've never worked this hard (since doing drywall nearly 6 months ago...). I suppose I should preface by saying that it is spring break, and we are finishing up a renovation begun about this time last year. It's just the finishing work (floor & window trim, crown moulding, etc) that needs to be completed, but the list is sooo long. I will never take a beautifully finished room for granted again! So, we've been working 12+ hour days to complete everything before next week. But, it's just not going to happen. I can admit that.

So, I'll just enjoy a little break. Feet up. Relaxed. Enjoying our one room that is completely finished. Ahhh... maybe one day (probably just before we got to sell it) the whole house will be done!

Unrelated news: my lilac bush has buds and my tulips have poked up! Spring is nearly here!

Spring?

It was March 2nd yesterday, and the high was 78 degrees! And then today, we're under a winter storm warning and are supposed to get ice with 7-8 inches of snow on top. Great... Spring was such a tease!

So, while we were enjoying the beautiful weather yesterday, we bought a rake and some leaf bags... so ready to get in the yard and do some much needed work. But, now, we're going to have to swap the rake for a shovel. Oh well... perhaps a snow day will be in order?

Well, I must admit the abnormally nice weather yesterday did us all some good. I got a haircut... not a trim... an actual haircut with style (ooo....ahhhh). It's been a while since I've done that. Somehow, having long hair turned me into a bum, who relied on a ponytail for far too long. It's an attempt to transfer from the grad school student to professional. So, haircut is a step in the right direction. Also, it's a nice change for spring. And, really... I have quite a few things on my "to do" list for spring. Here are just a few of them:

* be a good gardener (plant a vegetable garden and transfer flowers to a new location... and then actually take care of them)
* try to be more active... which always seems hard when I'm writing papers, sitting in class, or studying. hm. will make an extra effort for this one
* control the clutter. in the house, in my life, in general. i hate clutter.
* have more fresh flowers in the house. fresh flowers are underestimated on how nice they can make you feel