Springing Forward... And Backward. And All Over The Place.

I have a lot to say, I've had a lot to say for a while now, and it's been so long since I've sat down to write it... now it's all just mush in my head. I wanted to write about the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan, and how small it made me feel. How powerful this world we live in is, and how, as cliches as it seems, we really are just these little specks clinging to this planet precariously and, well there's more but I've lost it now.

I want to write about SPRING and time changes and thunderstorms, recipes and cooking, planting things and growing things and all of these plans and goals I have. Running and jewelry making and my new business venture and complaints about certain things... like bunnies chewing through phone cords.

Today I could write about the hail storm we got (which was pretty cool, actually), but everything is just all scattered and jumbled up in my head, and I'm feeling somewhat restless and unable to concentrate so I'm leaving you with just this rambling, bits and pieces sort of... thing... that somewhat resembles a blog post.

Stuck Doors, Growing Stuff, and Fighting Bunnies... Oh My!

Anyone who has ever read any of my other blogs knows that I am the queen of random blogging. Instead of having one blog post on one topic, I tend to write several quick, unrelated paragraphs. I mean, you know, not ALL the time, but... a lot of the time. I also tend to not think about what I am going to write about, I just sit down and type. I find this to be very therapeutic, actually. It works well for me.

Today started out kind of hectic and frazzled. Maya and I got in the car so I could drop her off at school and then head to work, and my freakin' door would NOT stay shut!!! I messed with it and jiggled it and tried WD40 and to no avail. I had to have my dad drive over and get us so we could get Maya to school, and I had to call off work so I could take the car to the shop and have them look at it. And wouldn't ya know it, it turned out to be a stuuuupid 1 min quick fix. Apparently, you have to pull up on the handle and juggle the thingy that clicks into place when the door shuts. Yes, I'm using technical terms here. At least they didn't charge me anything!

Having the day off did allow me to get some stuff done, anyway. I cleaned the house really, really well. It needed a good, thorough cleaning. I used mainly vinegar and water, in case you were wondering. It's cheaper, non toxic, better for humans and animals and the environment. I don't go overly crazy about this sort of thing, but I do like to try to be conscious of these things when I can.

I also got a bunch of gardening supplies!!! BRING ON SPRING! I'm ready!! I want to grow lots and lots and lots of sunflowers. I want people to drive by and be all like, whoa look at all of those awesome sunflowers! I have a little "kitchen garden" started already. Some potted flowers, and in the window sills I have an aloe plant, chives, and basil. I also started small pots of tomatoes and sweet peppers, which I will transfer outdoors after the last frost. I am SO READY or Spring, and Summer. Really, I can't say that enough. I HATE Winter.

Our bunnies are fighting. They just won't get along anymore. Which suuuucks. We had to put them in seprate cages, and every time we let them out to play... and we have to let them out to play a lot, we have to do it separately. they used to get along, and they are both fixed, so I'm not sure what's going on. It's a pain in the ass, too. Now 2 cages need cleaned and 2 water bottles and food dishes need checked and filled and on and on and on. But they are too cute and fun, and of course they are Maya's bunnies and she is just in love with them so, it's worth it.

Last random thought of the day: It has been officially been 1 full year since I smoked my last cigarette. So, GO ME!

So this is life in my little corner of the planet lately!