Sometime around the beginning of May I either heard or read that May is the silent December. It’s packed full of events and parties and can you send $10 to school for the party and another $15 to school to buy a t-shirt and oh we need to get $25 for the yearbook.
It’s exhausting and busy and I can’t remember when I’ve been so ready for summer. With the exception of last year. I think I might have been more ready then.
But this is close. Fortunately there are five days left. FIVE. And then I can put away the lunch box for three glorious months.
Here are just a few things I thought I’d share if you’re interested.
1. I haven’t watched one minute of The Bachelorette yet. It’s like I don’t even know who I am.
But I’m still planning to get caught up because I think Emily is cute and I’m counting on her to keep it classy.
2. P has some clients that have given him a bunch of zucchini and cucumbers from their garden. I finally made zucchini bread last night, but need some more ideas.
Anyone have any good recipes using fresh cucumber? Other than just cutting it up and dipping it in ranch dressing?
3. I was so excited that Phillip Phillips won American Idol last night. He was my favorite from the very beginning and totally sealed it with that song “Home”.
And when he sang it after they announced he won, I had to wonder if Jessica might have known her chances weren’t good when she saw the drum line lined up backstage.
If you don’t watch American Idol this makes absolutely no sense.
4. Thank you so much for all the garage sale tips yesterday. I’m now half-tempted to just say EVERYTHING’S A DOLLAR and call it a day.
Except for the things I don’t want to sell for a dollar.
5. On a whim, I bought a new bottle of nail polish at the store yesterday. It’s Essie Turquoise and Caicos and is kind of an aqua color.
I think it’s kind of fun for summer but Caroline told me she didn’t think it was appropriate for old people.
It’s a shame that I had to kick her out of the house. I’ll miss her.
6. Don’t forget that you have the chance to win $150 gift card to Target if you haven’t already entered. Just click over to this post and leave a comment.
$150 is a lot of Merona.
7. A few weeks ago I read this post by Sarah Bessey and haven’t quit thinking about it. It is just beautiful.
8. My friend, Shaun Groves, is offering an online songwriting workshop on June 14th called Re:Write. It’s a three hour workshop for songwriters at all levels and you can find out all about it by clicking here.
I was tempted to sign up until I remembered that I have virtually no musical talent at all. Unless you count the kazoo.
I am a whiz on the kazoo. And I also play a pretty mean tambourine.
9. Right now I’m doing Kelly Minter’s Bible study on Nehemiah and it is so good. I can’t recommend it enough and it would be a perfect summer study if you’re looking for one.
10. I wasn’t asked or paid or bribed to mention any of these things. They are all just things I love right now and thought I’d share with the group.
And don’t forget to tell me if you know any good cucumber or zucchini recipes.
Farewell until tomorrow.