Neglected Garden

First, I’d like to thank Mel from Clutter to Shine for the blog award! She said my blog had interesting insights and that makes me very happy. Since I received this award already just last week, I’ll redirect to that list--besides, there's only so much I'm willing to reveal about myself at this point!

Also, despite having my bubble burst last week, I recuperated well thanks to all the positive feedback I received from my readers. Not only that, but I’ve been rejuvenated after spending Saturday with other yogis and yoga teachers, AND my Kripalu teacher emailed me out of the blue, AND I ran into her at the market! I’m supposed to call her to discuss Kripalu. I look forward to going back to her classes this fall.

Oh the weeds, how they grow! I have to tackle the garden this weekend—pulling weeds, canning beets, blanching string beans for freezing. It’s been so hot (except for today) and busy lately that I’ve only been out in the garden to gather fresh veggies for dinner. I’m saddened every time I have to leave it, but there just hasn’t been time other than a few minutes here and there. And of course, the blueberries are taking up my time now. Sometimes I wish I could stay with my garden all day (perhaps if my other dream comes true of being a farmer and living off the land). I’ve also been sleeping in again lately--getting up at 8am instead of 6am. Those extra two hours make a world of difference. I must recommit to rising early. The housework as also been neglected a bit, as it’s been too hot for it. The hubby is going to build a small greenhouse. It’s still in the planning stages—hoping to do it cheaply. He still has no interest in getting his hands dirty and helping in the garden. Got a bit of a break with work now, so gotta go pick some of those blueberries!

(Text Copyright: Graceful Yoga and Simplicity, 2009)