Two posts within 5 days?!?!?! What the deuce?
I can't handle all the excitement that's been happening recently - so I decided to write about it.
First: my grandma is taking a slow and graceful bow out of this world right now. I don't know if it'll be tomorrow, or next week, or 7 months from now... but they've official begun to "make her comfortable." While it is a relief (she's been sick for 9+ months now), it is still sad.
Then, J started having issues with his back recently. They're work related, so we'll see what happens with that.
Here's some good news:
Before all the sad happened, I was able to get some major work on my office done. I know, I know - you don't believe me. But Daddy came over and helped me hang shelves - so the "office" portion of the room is done! Seriously! Everything's on the shelves and organized! I'm pleased. We also hung the shelves for the "craft" portion of the room. I'll tackle that when I dern well please.
More good news: The Jets and Vikings did not advance to the SuperBowl, but the Saints did. Why am I happy about the Saints? To start, they represent the NFC South and are not the Falcons (I have a horrible dislike for ATL). Second, they haven't been to the Big Dance before. They've been around since 1967... so this is severely overdue. Third, Drew Brees is the Bacchus Parade King this year. I think it is quite fitting that he also bring the team to the SB. And Last, but not Least: Cajun Food. Why would this be included? I tend to cook meals based on the teams playing. For example, if the Panthers are playing the Buffalo Bills: I make Wings. Once the Colts won the AFC title, I was begging for the Saints to win. There really isn't a food highly associated with Indi, and I didn't want to make Brats for the Vikings. Thus, thank goodness the Saints won because now I know what to cook.
And the final piece of good news!
I have received my Peaceful Valley seed catalog and I'm gearing up for the planting season. I just wish I had more land... We'll see how this year goes!
See, I'm trying to be happy and optimistic! :D
Showing posts with label garden. Show all posts
Showing posts with label garden. Show all posts
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
The end of the garden
Okay guys - I had to do it. The tomatoes were falling over, the peppers were turning red, and the cucumbers... well, they called it quits pretty early on. I had to rip up my garden.
For my first attempt, I'm still pretty proud. I actually had plants that survived for most of the summer! I will take that as an accomplishment for now, thank you. I have a space that allows for too much sun, and not enough water. Now - don't get grumpy on me... the only way those tomatoes would have had enough water is if there was an irrigation system in each one. Those planters sucked up so much dern water ... *^)*&%(&^$($. Oh! And everything was in a planter! That's never good for a vegetable garden. (insert grumblings and grouchy-ness here)
Sorry - I digress. So anyway! The jalapenos were delicious, and my dozen or so tomatoes were perfect, and my green bell peppers were deformed and so sweet. I am proud to say that I have made it through my first growing season. Now, I can viably plan for next season. Any ideas for what I should grow? Keep in mind, I have even less space than square foot gardening...
For my first attempt, I'm still pretty proud. I actually had plants that survived for most of the summer! I will take that as an accomplishment for now, thank you. I have a space that allows for too much sun, and not enough water. Now - don't get grumpy on me... the only way those tomatoes would have had enough water is if there was an irrigation system in each one. Those planters sucked up so much dern water ... *^)*&%(&^$($. Oh! And everything was in a planter! That's never good for a vegetable garden. (insert grumblings and grouchy-ness here)
Sorry - I digress. So anyway! The jalapenos were delicious, and my dozen or so tomatoes were perfect, and my green bell peppers were deformed and so sweet. I am proud to say that I have made it through my first growing season. Now, I can viably plan for next season. Any ideas for what I should grow? Keep in mind, I have even less space than square foot gardening...
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Woah there...
I didn't realize it had been so long since I've updated until just this morning. I apologize to all my avid readers (sorry Mom! hahah).
So - since the last update I have been very busy. I've been stressing about work, hanging out with friends, stressing about work, and trying to relax.
And I can't forget the trip BACK to NYC. J's middle brother flew into NYC on his way home - he's been abroad for a year. J's baby brother is doing a summer internship in NYC too... it only makes sense that we have a mini-Wells Family Reunion for a weekend! J and I flew up on a Thursday night and hung out with the Wells-Fam for the weekend. MoMA, the Frick Collection, and Restaurant week were all on the agenda. Not on the agenda? A canceled flight home, rain, and hail.... Stress started to creep up again. In an effort to hold my pleasant disposition, I rescheduled our flights to 9:47pm, Sunday. That's 5 hours after our original flight... but it's okay - we'll make it work. And boy did we! The reschedule allowed us to see the Titanic Exhibit (and touch a real piece of the wreckage!), and watch the US/Mexico World Cup qualifying match. YAY! Then the sky opened up. Rain and hail, hail and rain. The storm only lasted about 40 minutes, but that was long enough to stress me out. Our 9:47 flight was delayed until 11:30pm. Gah. Well,... after many more delays, J and I finally made it home. The weekend of relaxing offered me a chance to sleep and get away from the office for a bit - so I came back recuperated and ready to get back to it. Good times.
My tomato plant decided to bite the dust while we were gone, and my cucumber plants (all 7 of them) decided to only produce 1.25 fruits this season. I'm sure we'll have a better harvest once we are actually growing in the yard. But my jalapeno peppers are thriving! I've got 2 more that are ready for picking, and one starting to come in. And the Green Bell Peppers.... mmmmm - they're sweet and crisp. Lovely! I even made a salsa with my tomatoes and peppers. It was WAY too spicy, but the flavor was fresh and delicious. I'm a fan
I can't wait until we have a full yard for gardening. This summer piqued my interest, and now I can't be stopped! haha
The hiatus also saw the birth of a baby girl! She's 3 weeks old and as beautiful as her parents. I was finally able to see her last night (I missed the sip n' see because I was in NYC), and she was perfect. I'm glad my friends are having babies.
That's about it right now. I'll be in lock-down starting August 2nd, only coming out for Football and Special Occasions... so my posts will probably be short and sweet. But the 6th Annual Summer Baby Birthday Bash is this Saturday - so I should have some good pictures for everyone next week.
Take it easy!
So - since the last update I have been very busy. I've been stressing about work, hanging out with friends, stressing about work, and trying to relax.
And I can't forget the trip BACK to NYC. J's middle brother flew into NYC on his way home - he's been abroad for a year. J's baby brother is doing a summer internship in NYC too... it only makes sense that we have a mini-Wells Family Reunion for a weekend! J and I flew up on a Thursday night and hung out with the Wells-Fam for the weekend. MoMA, the Frick Collection, and Restaurant week were all on the agenda. Not on the agenda? A canceled flight home, rain, and hail.... Stress started to creep up again. In an effort to hold my pleasant disposition, I rescheduled our flights to 9:47pm, Sunday. That's 5 hours after our original flight... but it's okay - we'll make it work. And boy did we! The reschedule allowed us to see the Titanic Exhibit (and touch a real piece of the wreckage!), and watch the US/Mexico World Cup qualifying match. YAY! Then the sky opened up. Rain and hail, hail and rain. The storm only lasted about 40 minutes, but that was long enough to stress me out. Our 9:47 flight was delayed until 11:30pm. Gah. Well,... after many more delays, J and I finally made it home. The weekend of relaxing offered me a chance to sleep and get away from the office for a bit - so I came back recuperated and ready to get back to it. Good times.
My tomato plant decided to bite the dust while we were gone, and my cucumber plants (all 7 of them) decided to only produce 1.25 fruits this season. I'm sure we'll have a better harvest once we are actually growing in the yard. But my jalapeno peppers are thriving! I've got 2 more that are ready for picking, and one starting to come in. And the Green Bell Peppers.... mmmmm - they're sweet and crisp. Lovely! I even made a salsa with my tomatoes and peppers. It was WAY too spicy, but the flavor was fresh and delicious. I'm a fan
I can't wait until we have a full yard for gardening. This summer piqued my interest, and now I can't be stopped! haha
The hiatus also saw the birth of a baby girl! She's 3 weeks old and as beautiful as her parents. I was finally able to see her last night (I missed the sip n' see because I was in NYC), and she was perfect. I'm glad my friends are having babies.
That's about it right now. I'll be in lock-down starting August 2nd, only coming out for Football and Special Occasions... so my posts will probably be short and sweet. But the 6th Annual Summer Baby Birthday Bash is this Saturday - so I should have some good pictures for everyone next week.
Take it easy!
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Quick update
I promise I'm not ignoring my new blog already!
I'm getting ready for a trip up to New York City this weekend to see my Big Sis (and hopefully Aunt/Uncle/Cousin). So, lots of cleaning, laundry, and packing happening in my household. Jon's been out of the house for most of the evenings with TV on the Radio, NIN/JA concert, and dinners with visiting friends - so I've had plenty of time to be productive around the house. Not that I'm unproductive when he's around... but, well - I'm rather unproductive when he's around.
I'm also glued to the news feeds right now to keep up with the Health Care stuff and Iran's Green Revolution.
Most of my time has been spent in research and study ... and watching my vegetables come in. I really really hope to put pictures up when I get back from New York. I've picked 3 tomatoes so far, and have a few green bell peppers and jalapenos coming in. And, of course, I choose NOW to read up on vegetable growing in NC. I'm in the wrong season for some of my plants (oops). Hopefully, I'll be a pro by the time I actually have a yard and room to grow more than 3 or 4 types of veggies.
I'm getting ready for a trip up to New York City this weekend to see my Big Sis (and hopefully Aunt/Uncle/Cousin). So, lots of cleaning, laundry, and packing happening in my household. Jon's been out of the house for most of the evenings with TV on the Radio, NIN/JA concert, and dinners with visiting friends - so I've had plenty of time to be productive around the house. Not that I'm unproductive when he's around... but, well - I'm rather unproductive when he's around.
I'm also glued to the news feeds right now to keep up with the Health Care stuff and Iran's Green Revolution.
Most of my time has been spent in research and study ... and watching my vegetables come in. I really really hope to put pictures up when I get back from New York. I've picked 3 tomatoes so far, and have a few green bell peppers and jalapenos coming in. And, of course, I choose NOW to read up on vegetable growing in NC. I'm in the wrong season for some of my plants (oops). Hopefully, I'll be a pro by the time I actually have a yard and room to grow more than 3 or 4 types of veggies.
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Mary Mary, Quite Contrary
While nothing earth shattering happens on a daily basis, I enjoy watching the passage of time in my gardens.
Last year, I planted some hosta plants and ivy to accompany my hydrangea (which hardly bloomed). The tree I planted a few years back (right before A&K came to visit) seemed lonely, and there was a significant lack of green. I also wanted to hang my birdhouse in a lovely garden - but my back patio seemed too empty. Later last summer, I also brought a gardenia, some jasmine, and a few succulent plants into the mix. It wasn't exactly inspiring, but it was enough. This year - it is a totally different story. The hydrangea blooms are brilliant and blue, my hosta plants exploded, and the jasmine and gardenia scents send me back to my childhood. It is gorgeous and green out there! And the best part - I found a bird living in the birdhouse only a few days after I put it out there.
I've also planted a vegetable garden on my front patio (oh, the Joys of living in a condo/townhome), and am surprised by how excited I get over the growth. I curse chipmunks, count my tomato buds, and poke at the cucumber and pepper leaves. Since I've never actually HAD a vegetable garden, or ever had the ability to grow anything but weeds, I feel as though I've accomplished something. Keep in mind, however, that this gardens are still young - and may not actually bear any edible produce. But I'm excited to see the passing of time in the seeds I've sown.
Pictures to be published soon... I'm reorganizing and cataloguing.
Last year, I planted some hosta plants and ivy to accompany my hydrangea (which hardly bloomed). The tree I planted a few years back (right before A&K came to visit) seemed lonely, and there was a significant lack of green. I also wanted to hang my birdhouse in a lovely garden - but my back patio seemed too empty. Later last summer, I also brought a gardenia, some jasmine, and a few succulent plants into the mix. It wasn't exactly inspiring, but it was enough. This year - it is a totally different story. The hydrangea blooms are brilliant and blue, my hosta plants exploded, and the jasmine and gardenia scents send me back to my childhood. It is gorgeous and green out there! And the best part - I found a bird living in the birdhouse only a few days after I put it out there.
I've also planted a vegetable garden on my front patio (oh, the Joys of living in a condo/townhome), and am surprised by how excited I get over the growth. I curse chipmunks, count my tomato buds, and poke at the cucumber and pepper leaves. Since I've never actually HAD a vegetable garden, or ever had the ability to grow anything but weeds, I feel as though I've accomplished something. Keep in mind, however, that this gardens are still young - and may not actually bear any edible produce. But I'm excited to see the passing of time in the seeds I've sown.
Pictures to be published soon... I'm reorganizing and cataloguing.
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