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Lovely at Random

tu-tu

kiss

lines

happy

art

free

Community Garden

Sunday R and Z built our bridge, while D and I dug the path and around the sign. It was 4 hours of back-breaking labor. Lucky for me, I didn't get any blisters. Poor D got 4! 

This Saturday the whole community is invited to begin the garden for this season. I will be in my grad class :(  I can't wait to see how it looks Saturday afternoon. 

Selflessness

I read that sometimes the best way to improve our self-esteem is to forget about ourselves for awhile. Service fills us with that light that radiates from within.

Short-term projects: helping clean up our neighborhood and working in the community garden

(This is was our garden last fall, in its infant stage.)

Long-term project: perhaps developing a week-long summer camp for English learners towards my master's service hours requirements (depending on whether or not I can get a time extension and all the approvals, etc. to make it happen)

Up and Away

Here Comes the Sun

Hot air balloons are so lovely and romantic. 

Mistakes

"The greatest mistake you can make in life is to be continually fearing you will make one." 
- Elbert Hubbard

Perspective...

Unbelievable to see how the times have changed. And I look at Kate and think, man, she looks crazy skinny! I'm not sure I really believe she could wear a size 6. If that's the case, then my little behind in a size 2 must look absolutely ridiculous! 

Phases

I have been in a strange place in my head, and I have been seeking something, unsure what exactly. The routines and business of life bog me down. I like a schedule, however I seek spontaneity. I need it to thrive. I daydream of being back out on a rock, climbing, or hiking, splashing in waterfalls... I fantasize about trips around the world, seeing everything and meeting interesting people from all over. 


I'm finding it hard not to be overwhelmed with this feeling of being stuck. What if I don't want to be a responsible adult yet? It's a challenge to have a husband in law school, be in school myself, work, and also have financial and family troubles. Whereas I used to be all about buying a house and having a baby, I am now running in the opposite direction. 


I have been trying to speak more openly to my therapist and my friends, and I am humbled by it. My friends, including my best friend/husband, are amazing. I cannot even put into words how much they have helped me in this phase of my life. I'm so gracious for how they warm my heart.

Inspired to...

I added pages from a French book for leaves. My piece is blossoming just in time with the season.

To Do

I have been meaning to go horse-back riding for awhile. The idea just seems so beautiful.