I know, I know

It's been forever since I last posted.  Sorry about that.  And I'm totally behind on reading everyone's blogs too.  I'll try really hard to get caught up this week.

I've been really good about getting my walking around the neighborhood done.  Haven't been to the gym for a while, but I've been doing my walking religiously.  I've tried several routes through my neighborhood, as well as using the sidewalk that goes around OUTSIDE my neighborhood on two sides.  I've been able to get my walking route up to 2.68 miles.  And I can walk it in about 45-50 minutes.  That's no small feat considering how hot and humid it's been lately.  I've been able to motivate myself into doing it by convincing myself that it's "training" for the renaissance festivals I'll be attending soon!!  There's always a lot of walking and being on my feet, and quite a few hills to endure, and it's usually hot and humid.  The only thing I haven't managed to incorporate into my "training" is the wearing of the two skirts, chemise, bodice, and faire shoes!! 

I've been planting more flowers over the past week, as well as feeding the birds.  I've managed to lure hummingbirds to my garden in just the past few days!  I LOVE hummingbirds!!  I think they are amazing and beautiful creatures.  I have more flowers to plant, and then I think I'll be ok with calling the gardens ready for the Fourth of July party.  (And yes kimquilts, you are definitely invited!)  I hope to get those in the gardens today in between the scattered thunderstorms. 

On Friday evening DH and S and I went to Molly Malone's to see Bob Ford and the Ragamuffins perform.  If you've never seen them perform, at OHRF or elsewhere, you're really missing a great show and great talent.  We had a great time!  It was great to see friendly faces from faire, and The Lost Viking Horde.  And it was really wonderful to spend time with Jan and Elizabeth (the Ragamuffins) just talking and laughing and having a great time before the show, between sets, and after the show as well.  (Not to mention during the sets when we cracked them up and they broke down and laughed or talked to us DURING the songs!)   

So, here's the thing that's been bothering me ever since then.  I was told by someone that attended the show that I'm "much prettier in person" than I am "in my avatars".  WTF does that mean, exactly?  Is it me, or was that some sort of backhanded compliment, or what?!?

walking is good

and they say it is always good to change things up.  Gardening is great exercise too.  Next year when we do a little more than mainly fixing the neglect like this year....I'm hoping for a little corner, dedicated to the butterflies nd hummingbirds.  We put up a hummingbird feeder, but have not seen any yet!

PS

That was a weird way to compliment someone.....but I say...just take it as a compliment....and don't  try to over analyze it....some people just say things weird and don't really mean to sound mean.

Change is good!

Doing the same routine over and over can get boring and your body can get used to it.  So nothing wrong with changing it up for a while.  You're doing a great job of staying active!

I'm sure the person meant it as a total compliment.  It just came out weird.  I think I say things oddly sometimes, Im just not the best at putting my thoughts into words the way that I mean them    This person may have the same issue.

Way to go!

You are rocking the walking, girl!  Keep it up.  As for the compliment, I'm sure it was meant in the nicest way possible.  And this person probably said it and then thought, WTF did I just say.  Trust me, I suffer frequently from foot in mouth disease.  Things that are meant totally nice, come out terribly.  Now maybe you should change your avatar.... just kidding.  You are beautiful to me.  And you wear a freaking bodice.  Come on...how hot is that?!

I miss you!

I'm SO glad to see your post! Sounds like you've been having a lovely time in your gardens and with your walks! Good for you....you've been very active...that's great! I agree with the previous poster....don't over analyze the compliment....take it just as that. I'm sure the person didn't mean anything nasty by it. Hope to hear from you soon!

Nova

Hummingbirds

I love those too...they're amazing lil creatures =D

Glad you're back...looking forward to reading your blogs!! Sooo apparently you're prettier in person??? weird thing to say to someone. Take it as a compliment. Being positive is always more healthy and enjoyable ;)

I missed you!!