The beginning of the week started off with cabin time with family and friends. All the sisters went up with their kids and we ate food, made bracelets, walked to the river, and just hung out for the afternoon. Seeing the family is (almost) always a good time. Then the mr and I ventured our way to our secret camping spot, went for a little hike, then ate our dinner in a park where I watched the mr open a can of beans for me by rubbing it against a rock. It was like magic, especially because I was starving and was smashing the end of the can like a rabid beast against, well everything. I forgot to bring the can opener for my can of beans which could have been the end of me. Luck for me the mr is so good and I never will need a can opener again. Anyway we ended up not camping out for the night. Our main reason for camping was to see the meteor shower, but the sky was all clouded so we couldn't see squat. Plus the mr was tired and feeling sore, I was little tired, so we just headed back home. When we got home we sat under the slightly less cloudy sky in the backyard for a bit until the mr sprayed bug spray that turned into bug bomb and that not only kept all the bugs away, kept me away too. He had to take shower to ge the stink off and still he smelled. The smell lingered for days.. And to think it was just essential oils. Then we slept in our bed which was way more comfortable then usual because we were really suppose to be sleeping on the ground.
The rest of the week went as usual. Had little bursts of rain, although never quite enough to help the heat, only enough to up the humidity. Qui came over for dinner where he drank out a a mug with his face all over it and tried to talk the mr into getting his own scooter. I told the mr if he wants one, well then he should go for it. But I don't think its happening any time soon. Barb and So came over for lunch and spent time harvesting all the goodies out of the garden. So picked a watermelon that turned out to be not quite ripe (so sad) and Barb picked all the kale that she could stand picking. Other then that, there was farm share, lots of running around, a chocolate zucchini cake, and the realization that I have Summer Seasonal Affective Disorder. (yes, it is a thing) A well rounded, semi productive, way to hot, week.
And then there was yesterday. It was amazing. Sure I was at work inside most of the day glazing hundreds of pots that little kids made, but when I got out, the sky was covered in big grey clouds with a slight rainy drizzle. The temperature was like 68 degrees, and there was a cool breeze. I might have even gotten a slight chill. It was everything that I have needed all Summer long. Seriously, to much warmth and sunshine is not good for me. I need cool rainy(dare I say snowy) days to help keep that balance, so yesterday really hit the spot. I was even able to wear a long sleeve shirt for like the first time in months. And when I went to bed, I was able to sleep under the blanket. So nice. So nice.
And we made it to today. The mr and I were talking last night about going comping today so we might do that. Or we might not and just veg out for the day here at home, maybe stop in to see the littles that are home from sleep away camp. I am leaning towards camping. We skipped out last week and if the nights are going to be anything like last tonight, ( nice and cool), a fire will be ever so lovely and welcome. And I am sure the mr would love to do some fishing and I of course can be happy reading and drinking coffee just about anywhere.
Stuff I read on the Internet this week.
- Amazing music, amazing person. She will be missed. Aretha Franklin: In Memoriam Playlist.
-The exhilarating history of roller coaster photography. And to have your picture taken at a "Oh Shit Point"... Makes for some good pictures.
-This is a place I would love to stay (or build An A-Frame Cabin Celebrates the Zero-Emission Lifestyle in Finland
-We Discovered Helium 150 Years Ago. Are We Running Out? I never thought about helium as being anything that we could run out of. Huh.
-Seriously, what the fuck dudes. Traces of Weed Killer Found in Cheerios and Quaker Oats Oatmeal-
-Genius Hidden Messages People Didn’t Expect To Find On Everyday Products. Sometimes it about the little extra attention to detail, and a little humor that keeps people coming back for more.
-12 Signs You Suffer From Summer Depression. See, its for real. and I have it.. number 2 and 6.
-Because in VT, we will pee on on your tomatoes. Haha. ‘Pee-Cycling:’ Vermont Researchers Look at Value in Human Urine
-What's the Difference Between White and Yellow and Popcorn 101: Butterflies, Snowflakes & Mushrooms (oh my!)
-The colors and patterns really caught my eyes. New Synchronized Photographs of Swimmers by Mária Švarbová
Pictures from the week.
Have a good one.
-C