In no particular order:
*We've had enough rain for my front and back yards to flourish. I got some dwarf Nandina planted and will get on an every two weeks schedule with mowing the grass. Bit by bit, I am getting all of the pollen and leaves off the yards and red rocks area. I trimmed up the Ligustrum and they look like they are blooming, scattered some grass seed which I noticed has sprouted, and the Japanese boxwood on either side of the garage got a big chop! I mulched everything out front, too. It was good to catch up on all things yard-related.
*I have sold the Baja - praise! I'm not getting much for it, but I am OK with that. It didn't make sense to pour more money into it, and as fate would have it, the thing died - with the windows rolled down. It was the last big thing of Mark's to go, and not seeing it in the driveway will be amazing.
*I have several things planned for myself in May so far, including a grief webinar, coffee with a friend, annual physical, and a concert at The Long Center. It feels good to have a mix of things on my To Do list - all of it is really self care. I started walking again (took a break in February that lasted too long) and I am still talking with the therapist. Cooking is making me feel less angry and stressed. My hair has responded to the minoxidil and is sprouting. Overall, I feel better.
*Chloe stepped up to support her youngest brother during a tough time. I am reminded that my kids are nice people who love each other and these reminders do my heart such good. I was giving them some space, but I want to engage with them more often. Dylan got a cat and is adjusting to life in his new apartment - I miss him but I'm so glad he is doing OK.
Goal: keep this positive momentum going!
Go you! Selling a broken vehicle is quite an accomplishment. Not to mention all of that yard work you did. Glad you already have a mix of plans for the month.
ReplyDeleteGina, it sounds like you accomplished so much. Wishing you a lovely May, and coffee with a friend along with a concert sounds wonderful. We just returned from a mini-vacation, and we also enjoyed a concert. It was nice. Wishing you all happy things.
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It sounds like you are taking really positive steps to a better mind set and life in general!
ReplyDeleteYou've been keeping busy and have plans to keep right on. Good that you got that rain that perked everything up in your garden. Have a great week.
ReplyDeleteWow, that all sounds so good, Gina. You've accomplished a lot lately and I agree, it's a great feeling when we see our kids thriving and supporting one another.
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