Category Archives: spring

12
Mar, 2008

back in the water again….

this week i am finally back into the swimming pool.  it’s been so long and it’s nice to be back in the water again.  i’ve been twice this week already.  i didn’t want to go when it was so bitterly … Continue reading →

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22
May, 2007

family reunion

i just got back from a whirlwind trip to oklahoma for our bi-annual family reunion. what a great time! everyone (oh, except for one cousin’s spouse who i still haven’t met yet and am convinced that he’s imaginary) showed up! … Continue reading →

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17
May, 2007

spring is here!

yesterday morning, on my run, i saw two robins hopping by, not more than 3 feet away from me. they didn’t get spooked and fly away when i got closer to them and i got close enough to really see … Continue reading →

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11
May, 2007

i’m done, i’m done! {happy dance}

hmmm… you might remember that i’ve already done a post with this title, but…. it’s worth doing again! i just finished my last paper for my class and i’m now free (school-wise) for the summer. hurrah! it’s a little bittersweet … Continue reading →

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07
May, 2007

a little piece of heaven

part of today was spent outside, in my hammock, under my favorite crazy-patch quilt from my great aunt bes (to ward off sunburn more than cold), reading a good book and napping between chapters. back to the real world tomorrow. … Continue reading →

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06
May, 2007

time for breathing

lately, it seems like the pace of life has ramped up a bit and i find myself madly rushing from task to task at work, barely able to keep everything together (this, by the way, is normal for this time … Continue reading →

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04
May, 2007

freebies and surprisingly cheapies

a few more things i forgot to mention in the last post: i’ve been having a great time transplanting some shared (free!) plants from friends. i put out a plea last year for mint or lily of the valley (two, … Continue reading →

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02
May, 2007

so many happy things!

wow. the last few weeks have been an utter whirlwind. here are a few of the highlights to catch you up: mr. happy stuff and i went to chicago for a little more than 24 hours to celebrate our 7th … Continue reading →

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20
Apr, 2007

first bloom

this evening, mr. happy stuff opened the curtains downstairs to reveal a blooming daffodil! my first one–hurrah! and all thanks to my wonderful sister who flew up here last fall just to plant bulbs for me (and also so we … Continue reading →

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16
Apr, 2007

a houseguest!

my guest room gets waaay too little use, so i was thrilled when one of my very good friends was able to come and visit me all weekend. we went thrifting (lots) and she helped me envision a patio design … Continue reading →

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