THE LOVELY CRAZY

Can you believe that we are half way through the year already? It is giving me a little anxiety, like I am having a mid year crisis. All I can think of is like ‘what the hell did I do thins year?’ And I know I have done a lot but still, its that feeling of time gone by and things that I should of or wished I have done already. Oh well can’t do anything about it now. HA!

We had a pretty good and fun week. We did some stuff besides the stuff of life matinence. The mr and I took the kayaks out and paddled/blew around on a big pond for a afternoon. We went for a walk that turn into a 10 mile walk ( I got stung on the foot on that walk), I picked up like 8 ponds of greens from farm share (no joke) and now all I eat is lettuce, and we took the littles strawberry picking on the coldest summer day on record. At the farm in the play area the mr found the mini excavator in the sandbox and I think he had more fun playing with that then anything else we did this week.

Sunday. Today the mr and I are both doing work. He has a project that he needs to finish up and I have a shit ton of stuff to glaze before the markets. But it’s all good because we are going to take the first half of tomorrow off and go do something fun together. Plus we are gearing up for camping soon so once we start, its on. No more Sunday work!

Got some links from the internet to read if you want.

-Get your eggs ready! Summer Solstice 2022 And The First Day Of Summer: Facts And Folklore

-Lab-Made Honey Tastes Like the Real Deal. Is That a Good Thing? I didn’t even know this existed. Is it a good thing? I don’t know. I mean half the food people eat these days is lab grown and it is good to leave the honey to the bees. So yeah?

-Greenland’s polar bears are learning to get around in a less icy world. These bears. They are really something fantastic.

-I was just asking myself this question because I am in the market for a suit myself and I really don’t want to spend $50 for a piece of fabric I will probably only wear 2-3 times when I bring the kids to the pool. What Makes a Bathing Suit So Expensive?

-IKEA Created a List of Baby Names Based on Its Products. Why not I guess.

-Love this house.

-This house in Japan too.

-Yes, I'm a Disney Adult. Let me explain. I needed to read this because I know a few Disney adults and it confused the hell out of me.

-Fun fact. When I was a l kid I called sunscreen sun tan lotion and I don’t know why. How does sunscreen work?

Pictures from the week.

I feel like the summer has just begun and at the same time is almost over. Isn't that how it always is? I don't know but I did catch myself fantasizing about sweaters and apple picking. Too soon? Maybe a little but at the rate of time flying in my head, it's gonna be winter before we know it. (not fantasizing about that yet) This is a note to myself and to everyone to try and slow down a little and get out there and enjoy more summer.

It was a packed week. All the painting and siding one could ever want to do. The mr spend his days on the roof shou sugi ban-ing the addition and it looks amazing. I painted the porch, then painted it again and painted the roof like 3 times too (not surprise there). Getting that perfect color is important you know. And on top of all that we did a good amount of babysitting, had a sleepover with a couple littles where we went strawberry picking and played in the rain, and we helped a sister move again. I know, I know, we are the best. Needless to say, we keep ourselves busy. And I just remembered that the fourth was this week too but honestly, we didn't do anything. The plan for fireworks turned into an early night. I think I was in bed by 9. Staying up past 10 is a hard sell for this old lady and fireworks really aren't my thing, so yeah.

I am not sure what today has in store. We could plug away, keep at the siding and I could start painting the windows oooor we could run away, find us some woods, perhaps a river to play in. The mr could bring his fishing pole and me a good book and just keep it all nice and low key. Hum, tough decision. (but not really. I am not working all day!!!)

Internet for the looking.

-Important. Please Do Not Snort Four Loko Chocolate. Although its better then coke.

-Aesthetic Evolution In The Animal World. Peacocks and there sexy tails.

-I don't know if this is a real thing or not but it is kinda f-ed up. Smart Pot Punishes Your Plants If You Don't Change Your Bad Habits. Why does the plant have to suffer for your shit?

-A lot of work goes into making a watch.Portrait: Masahiro Kikuno, Japanese Independent Watchmaker

-NEFARIOUS CRIMINALS CAN'T STOP STEALING BEE HIVES. So dick.

-So amazing. Flora and Fauna Paper Constructions

-Next kitchen we remodel..14 Dreamy Farmhouse Sinks

-The Most Ridiculous Food-Themed Pool Floats Money Can Buy. And if I had a pool (although I hate pools) I would want them all.

-Watch: How to Make Chewing Gum In Your Microwave

-Maybe a weekend project? I really need a bench and this is perfect.

Pictures from the week.