With finally some nice weather, I decided that it was time to do a little yard work.   Now, I generally hate working in the yard. It all seems so contrived and unnatural – and some weeds are really pretty.

But, I live in a neighborhood and there’s an expectation of putting in at least a little work.  In the past, I’ve put in maybe a half-assed job at it. I keep the grass mowed and will occasionally trim – but that’s about it until I rake leaves in the fall.  

This year, though, I’ve decided to strive for at least ¾ assed – or maybe even full-assed if I can get around to it.

And I’m treating yard-work less like yard-work and more like therapy.  After a stressful day at work, a little sunshine and wandering around my yard doing things seems like a fine way to chill out.

I have started out strong in the past with a bout of intense activity – and then I get bored and stop. This time, I’m taking it a little slower and have plans to do a little each day – with a little thought on what small project I’ll tackle the next day to keep the momentum going.

We’ll see how it goes – I’m hoping the neighbors appreciate it.

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This evening, though, I got a later start on the yard-work since I had an event to go to.  I’m friends with an elected official ™ and she was having a fund-raiser. It was at a local bar/restaurant and there was going to be food.  So, of course…

I got there just as it started, got some grub (not actual grubs – mostly veggies) and sat down to chat and relax a bit.  I heard rumors of pizza on the horizon, so I didn’t want to get too full on veggies.  And yes, I know how that sounds.

But, when the pizza came out and I opened the box – it was veggie.

Whatever poker face I have – and mine isn’t really great anyway – fell away with the betrayal.

Now, I like most veggies – but pizza?  Really?  That’s a thing?

I went ahead and took a couple slices and it was actually okay.  Carrots, broccoli, and cauliflower – and regular sauce and cheese.  No peppers or onions.

I ate it – but I was disappointed a little.

And then a second pizza came out! And it had pepperoni!  Yea!

I only had one piece – I was already kinda full – and it was excellent.

I met a few new people and shared some origami as we talked and ate.  And then it was time to go home and spread some mulch and dirt and do a little trimming.  A little bit every day – that’s the plan.

So, now, update the blog, take out the trash, and play a video game and read a book until it’s time for bed.  It was kind of a crappy day at work, but the evening made up for it.