Ok, so I've been MIA again. Sorry kids. Lots going on, lots to talk about, lots to accomplish, you know the drill. Now I'm sitting at work, programming and working on the new face of Street Walkin' Cheetahs Boutique, getting geared up to start my new quarter at school. Tonight I have a four hour Economics class. Strangely, I think I'll really enjoy it. At least I hope to. As far as students go, I'm a pretty ideal one for a teacher. I try to come in super open minded and ready to absorb information. I work really hard and I sit in the front of the class. You know, big time note taker, early paper writer, blah blah. I'm a total geek. It's really exciting to be in college. I had waited a long time to be able to be here. In other news, hopefully the new store front will be up and functioning Friday, with a TON of stuff in it at stupid low prices. I've been sitting on a bunch of goodies because I didn't want to relaunch with the old layout, and honestly coding for both Ebay and Auctiva is ridiculously time consuming. So, this weekend, my dears. Expect designer, vintage, and records, as always. Some of the items will be from my private collection so it should be a pretty amazing inventory. I'm thinking about going back to work at my last job, so we'll see what happens with the store. If it does really well, like I hope it will, I may not have to juggle 4 jobs and a full time, 17 credit hour school schedule. The times are trying for everyone I know. My little household is no exception. Look forward to photos of my not-Victory Victory garden. I'm down as hell with self sufficiency and sustainability, so I'm cutting out our entire produce bill (with the exception of bananas, which I haven't quite worked out just yet) from the grocery shop with my garden. Think peppers, beans, tomatos, melons, berries, everything imaginable will be going on. It's going to be beautiful. Plus, I love playing in the dirt. Being outdoors with the dogs and the trees and my plants is a welcome and sanity saving respite from staring at a computer screen, which is what I do for at least 12 hours pretty much everyday. I work hard, man. And I ain't gonna stop now.
Somehow, being dressed in the most basic of comfortable clothing makes everything easier to bear. I woke up today and limped out to my back deck to take in the garden and the pups playing. It's my morning routine. I wake up, start a pot of coffee, and wander outside. The sun was shining, dogs were happily chasing birds, and all of my seeds have sprouted into little plants. I have this thing about self sufficiency and sustainability, and also about organically grown foods. So in an effort to marry and enjoy all of these interests, I'm slowly but surely developing my back yard into a really productive and aesthetically pleasing garden. Peppers, beans, tomato, potato, carrot, chard, onion, leeks, cantaloupe, watermelon...the list keeps going, trust me. Plus, a ton of really gorgeous flowers and some vintage planters and trellises. It's a really wonderful way to relieve stress, to feel as though I'm making some sort of positive addition to my little corner of the world, and totally a form of spiritual meditation for me. With all the health issues I've been dealing with, it's vital that I have some time where my mind is just sort of there, open, malleable, without any issues taking up precious real estate. Plus, how can it not be fulfilling to shop for dinner in your own garden? It's awesome. I recommend it to all. Even my good friend who has a balcony at her apartment is finding joy in growing a cute little herbal garden of culinary plants! Space does not define your ability. Anyway, what I meant to say was that it's the little things that help me get through all these trials and tribulations life throws at me. Things like a really clean, soft plain white t shirt by Helmut Lang, which I scored for under 20 bucks at TJ Maxx. Or Rogan cargo pants. BCBG jelly sandals for ten dollars. (did I mention that was for TWO PAIRS???) My dogs, my garden, my house, cooking. Thank God for all of the wonderful moments they bring me. Without them, I'd be lost. Skoal to them!
