spring

i'm going to try to start posting here again. no promises, but i'll try.

things of spring to note:
*the Regal Beagle is open. i spent a large chunk of time last weekend cleaning off my furniture covers so that i could put them into storage clean (so as not to rot over the winter). i have only had 1 guest so far, but i may cristen it with a mini-party soon.
*i got a new haircut a few weeks ago and have gotten a lot of compliments. it must look good.
*i am trying to read more. including the "finish what you started" new years resolution i set for books a few years ago. i still have a lot of books to finish, but i'm using the library to give myself some variety. i recently finished the 4 books in the twilight series (i give the series a C+ but would recommend you read it if you like sappy crap or just want something juvenile that doesn't use your brain). i also just read 1984 by george orwell - trippy - and three cups of tea - inspiring, and something i'd recommend for all. next up i'm reading sense and sensibility / pride and prejudice / mansford park (all in 1 book i checked out) and the picture of dorian grey. i'm going old-school for the next few weeks.
*as i type this, i'm breaking a self-care rule i set for myself. i'm trying to shut of my tv and computer at 9pm and go to bed between 10 and 10:30. i will follow through in a few short minutes...only 30 minutes late. :)
*i planted new stuff in my big giant pots on my patio and this year, i planted most of the flowers and stuff from seeds. so i head out every day to see the progress. though it's slow, the snow peas are starting to get big, and the mint plant (which i bought already in bloom) is doing well. i put some mint in hot water today for some tasty tea.
*nicole, dayna, and mindy came to town this weekend to celebrate nic's birthday. we had a nice urban family + dayna dinner on friday night and we had a night on the town last night that included mint/820, bowling, and tasty food in ne portland.

ok, that's all the wild and crazy stuff in my world right now.