At the first of the week I was so sick with what has to be the worst cold I have had in two years. What started as a cold morphed into a nasty sinus infection which could only be cured by a long drawn out trip to the doctor. While the infection has certainly dissipated, like most in my locale I am still trying to handle my allergies. After the cold had passed, I made a huge list of things I wanted to accomplish during my week off. I had a plan each day for what I wanted to get done, and for the most part I stuck with it. I even had the chance to catch up on my recorded tv shows, and become totally immersed in Downton Abbey. I actually upgraded my Netflix subscription so I could get more episodes at a time! I wont bore you with my love for this show. Just know that once you are hooked, your life will feel far inferior to that of the never boring Crawley family.
What I am most satisfied with is my garden. It is nearly entirely ready for the upcoming spring. The front porch is full of petunias, herbs, and strawberries. Dead plants and weeds have been pulled, the flowers are in bloom, my bees are back, and I recently added some friendly ladybugs to the garden after discovering several infestations of aphids around the yard.
Grape Hyacinth being tended by a local bee.
Blue bonnets to show my Texas pride.
Not quite sure why I couldn't take a straight photo of the porch...
A woodpecker who lives in the neighboring tree.
Also, I can now unveil the Christmas gift I sent to one of my pen pals this year.
Around the Maypole.
I always stitch my initials on my finished pieces.
All in all I would say this has been a most excellent vacation. But, like all good things, this too must come to an end.
