Tulip

Some happy things:

• Thursday is my day to be tired. I finish working for the week and come home, take a nap, and try to move to a more normal, daytime routine. There were things to do that shortened my nap today. It was still a good nap and I couldn’t have functioned in the afternoon without it.
• There is a SCA demo happening at the NH Renaissance Faire this weekend that we are preparing for. We had to find all the pieces to the pavilion, and we did. There was concern that the ropes might have been separated from the rest of the tent, but thankfully, we found them in the bag under other parts.
• Keziah and I had friends that helped with this. It was wonderful to get to see them for a bit and I am so thankful that we had their help in locating and packing things.
• I took a moment to check out the newest tulip that has bloomed. It is a deep purple color and I can’t remember the name. I know I planted at least six of them, only one is blooming so far.

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Currently listening to: The Swiss Nurse, by Mario Escobar.

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Beltane

Happy May Day!  Here are some happy things from today:

• The rain stopped for a little while so Keziah and I went outside and did a small bit of yard work. There is a small, steep hill that I don't like to mow. We raked it, pulled up some of the soil, and planted some mixed wildflowers there.

• Basil roots are growing through the netting of the seed starters they are in. I have paced two of them in larger pots with more soil to help them grow.  I'll try to do the others next week.

• There are more tulips blooming. I'm looking forward to more blooms over the next week or so.

• The rhododendron in the side yard is blooming. The one in the backyard is not.

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Currently listening to: Warrior of the Light, by Paulo Coelho

Currently reading: Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking, by Susan Cain

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Streak Broken

Some happy things and a not-so-happy thing:

• We left late for today's event. I still took a moment to notice that some of the variegated tulips had bloomed.

• Today I smiled a lot. The SCA event Keziah and I went to was in Connecticut. It was at a fairgrounds. It was cold, windy, and rainy. We mostly stayed inside one of the buildings where there were doors open on all the sides. It kept the rain out, and lessened the wind. All my smiles had to do with being able to spend time with people and hear their stories.

• That and the Yale that Keziah made.

• Unfortunately, with around seven hours in the car, rainy, wet, and cold weather, I broke my step count streak. If I calculated the days correctly, it lasted 988 days. 988 days that I reached my 10,000 steps a day goal. I did try and ended this last day with just over 9800 steps when the clock went to midnight. I'm not sure if I will start again or not.

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Currently listening to: Warrior of the Light, by Paulo Coelho

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Today the Color is Orange

Some happy things from today:

• I remembered to request vacation time for when I go to Pennsic this year. It isn't approved yet, but the request is there. Yay!
• Winston, the orange tabby cat decided to sit on my legs this afternoon. Neither of the cats generally stay on people for very long.

• There is an orange tulip blooming. I'm so glad I chose a variety of tulip colors.

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Finished listening to: The Alchemist, by Paulo Coelho

Currently reading: Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking, by Susan Cain

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It's Friday!!!!!

Happy Friday! Tomorrow we are having a big, group, yard sale. Today I paced by mowing the lawn. Gideon did a great job getting most of the yard mowed yesterday and I did some of the problem areas. It felt good to get outside for a while. I am lacking in energy lately though.  Here are some other happy things for today:

• For a little while I went around with my hair down.  There is a lot of it.

• Gideon had a good time outside today on his swing.

• More tulips are blooming!

• I saw the first bumblebee of the season in our yard.

• We were all tired enough this evening to go out for dinner. It is so nice to not be the one to clean up after a meal.
• Yesterday I wrote about having the heat off, tonight it is back on. I’m thrilled.

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Currently listening to: The Alchemist, by Paulo Coelho


Currently reading: Quiet:The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking, by Susan Cain


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New Life

The problems that had to be solved last night at work were greater than the night before. I got a little frustrated because of the quantity and time limitations. The odd thing is that I still feel like I enjoyed it. My other happy things from today are plant based:

• Plant life is starting to thrive. There are some dandelions in the yard. They are good for pollinators.

• A regular yellow tulip has bloomed and it looks like a red one near it will be next.

• The basil that I planted from seed seems to be doing alright. It looks like some of the peppermint seeds I planted are sprouting, too!

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Currently listening to: The Choice, by Nora Roberts

Currently reading: An Elderly Lady Must Not Be Crossed, by Helene Thursten

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Tulips and Periwinkles

Today's happy things:

• Some Sunday mornings, friends meet at a local cafe to write and visit. This morning I joined them and was able to knock a few things off my todo list.
• The cafe has a delicious egg and cheese sandwich on a croissant.
• Walking to the parking garage I noticed these pretty flowers.

 They looked familiar but I couldn't place them. When we got home, there they were, periwinkles!

• What else was blooming? A pair of tulips! And the trees are getting closer to having leaves. Spring really is here.

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Currently listening to: The Choice, by Nora Roberts

Currently reading: An Elderly Lady Must Not Be Crossed, by Helene Thursten

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Tax Day

The rest of the family are off visiting friends today and that left me alone. I expected to spend the day feeling down but once I got my taxes filed I started feeling pretty good. I don't think I realized the shadow not having them done had cast over me. Here are some other happy things from today:

• I worked with the roses again. I pulled one out and have potted it in hopes that I can plant it elsewhere if it lives. I also put some mulch in the rose bed.
• Last year, after the beauty of my spring flowers were gone, I let the triangle part of the driveway go. I gave that area some attention today. I think there were at least three wheelbarrows full of leaves and weeds from there that I pulled out. I wish I could say it was done, alas, it is just better. There will be tulips blooming soon there I think.

• After reading and taking a short nap I watched a movie. It was a good self-care day.

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Currently listening to: The Choice, by Nora Roberts

Currently reading: An Elderly Lady Must Not Be Crossed, by Helene Thursten

Thank you for being part of my happy things. Stay safe