Checking in

I thought I'd check in. I was sick for my birthday so I didn't get to go to San Antonio. Next week I'm going to Bastrop with my mother to make up for it. I like Bastrop so it will be a nice outing.

I hope everyone had a joyous Easter. I enjoyed mine with a sunrise service at the local Methodist Church. The weather was lovely that day so that was an added bonus.

The brown-headed cowbirds have been monopolizing the bird feeders. I don't know what else to do about this invasion. They are messy eaters and they scare away the other birds. When they do leave the cardinals and black-capped chickadees scrounge for the left-overs. I have put out the hummingbird feeders and even though the nectar is half gone in all of them I haven't seen one hummingbird. Who knows? Maybe the brown-headed cowbirds have found a way to monopolize that too. I wish they'd go back to the fields with the cows.

I can't wait for the scissor-tailed to come around. They should be making their way up from Mexico any time now. Not only does the scissor-tailed come around at this time of year but the Mexican butterflies should be passing through as well. That's always a lovely sight.

In the side yard there are bunches and bunches of purple spider wort. Those flowers are beautiful and since there is an abundance I have been cutting them for the house. I place them in a vase and display it on the kitchen table. I had a bouquet in celebration of Easter and it was very fitting for the occasion. The purpleness of the flowers really made a point with the Easter holiday.

I hope this missive finds everyone in good health and spirits. Hopefully soon I'll be able to snap off some pictures for everyone to see. Have a great afternoon!

The Ides of March are almost upon us...

Hey everyone,

It's hard to believe it's March already! The Ides are almost upon us as well as my birthday. I'm definitely a lot wiser than I was last year at this time. The good thing about getting older is that most of us gets wiser too. Oh how I'd hate to be one of those unfortunate ones who does not!

I'm looking forward to my birthday next week. If the weather permits I'm going to go to the River Walk in San Antonio. I'll take lots of pictures and upload them here. Have a good evening everyone!

Cali and Julius

Look over there ------->

Isn't she beautiful? I promise to post a picture of Julius too. He's never in one place too long. I'm putting up more and more bird feeders in the back yard. It's funny because the cats do not bother them for which I am glad. I feed them very well so there is no need for them to go sniffing back there. Soon I'll be putting up my hummingbird feeders too. I bought a hanging basket today and I'm going to plant pansies in it. That'll be beautiful. Pansies are low maintenence which is good for me sine I'm notorious for killing plants and flowers faster than I can put them in.

Enjoy the day. Get out there and smell the flowers!

Romantic notions...

With Valentine's Day being only two days away my thoughts are on romantic notions. I am single right now but would love to meet a nice man. I hadn't given it much thought for a long time but I'm getting my life in order and making many positive steps in the right direction. It would be a blessing to meet someone with the same ideals and principles as I have. The world is a big place so I will not despair. Even if I never do meet a decent man at least I would have achieved the ultimate: loving myself first. Not many people do and even though they may have a terrific person in their life it is unfortunate that they have never found that inner peace that comes with finally accepting themselves and being okay with the who they are. I'd like to wish everyone a Happy St. Valentine's Day and even though you may be single don't let the holiday of love get you down. I plan on having a nice day out with my mom following up with a nice dinner and heart-shaped cake with flowers on the table! Make it a nice day for yourself because you are worth it.

Skinnier Woman

Happy February everyone! This morning I weighed myself and I have lost 20 more pounds. Last night I tried on a pair of jeans that I couldn't even get up over my hips last summer and they fit! I cannot tell you how happy that made me. It is amazing what eating healthy and exercise can do for a person. If I can do it anyone can do it!!

University of Phoenix Stadium

I was surprised when I saw a piece on the school website about University of Phoenix having their own stadium. That is so awesome! Go here to check it out!!http://www.universityofphoenixstadium.com/

Long time, no see

I hope everyone had a nice holiday. Can you believe it's almost February? Time is flying by! My classes are coming along nicely. In less than six months I'll have my degree! I'm so happy about that!

I have been doing this new work-out routine called Turbo Jam. Is it ever intense! My old neck injury has flared up again so I'm having to take a few days off to let it heal. I can't afford to have it more damaged.

Last week Cali was very sick but she is doing much better now. I'm happy because she was really sick. You can see a picture of her on my Yahoo! 360 page. She is so adorable!

I hope this missive finds everyone in great health and spirits! See y'all soon!!