Hello Monday

As evidenced by my lack of entries last week, I just didn't feel up to the task of writing (although I normally enjoy and look forward to it.) It was a tumultuous week- both for myself and my very good friend. And when my loved ones aren't 100%, I don't feel like I can be either. A number of things went by the wayside, not the least of which were my healthier eating habits...although I did still manage to get a good number of green smoothies into myself. I've been very internally focused this month, and I have found from past experience that being internally focused makes it very difficult to take care of myself physically the way I should. It's as if I can't concentrate on both at once. However this is a new week and a fresh start, and that's one good thing I can say about Mondays. I am feeling tired, but optimistic. This will be a great and healthy week!

I am busily planning the gardening I want to do in May. I moved in mid-summer last year, so I didn't bother with any landscaping changes. The previous owners were very smart to plant self-reliant perennials that survived my total neglect beautifully. However this year I would like a more lush landscape with some privacy screening so I don't feel like I'm in a fishbowl. Sunflowers, hops trained along a pergola, and large pots with lemon grass are all on the agenda. It will be a very outdoorsy summer this year...at least until the mosquitoes find me. Let's all hope they won't be as brutal this year.