Bloom Where You are Planted.

Each Saturday I would like to go through how each week went.  Since, this is the beginning of the month of April I would like to summarize the goals achieved for the month as well.  So, I was set to liven up my patio this Spring, without spending a lot of money.  I started by visiting one  of my favorite stores, The Christmas Tree Shoppe.  I had a lot of success.  I was able to buy the blue long planters for $9.99, the two chairs came with a table that Glen had to put together.  It's called  a bistro set and was $69.99 on sale for $39.99 when I was there.  And, the most important was the outdoor rug for $14.99.  It doesn't look so pretty, but will stop all the growth coming through the patio blocks.  I like the moss coming through, buy we get some real nasty, stubborn growth back there.  I loved looking at the date of the receipt, because it was March Fourth!
So, that is how I go with my goals, now.  Just going with what is right, when I see it.  Planning, but not just buying unless the price is right.  I planted the planters and bought a lot that were in some great containers.  I can't wait to take pictures this week, because the daffodils and hyacinths started to bloom.
This week was a nice introduction for being in isolation for a while.  I cooked dinner most nights, Glen cooked last night.  We haven't even had a take out dinner, yet.  Maybe this week we will.  I set out to write cards this week.  My dining room table was covered with envelopes, note cards, stamps, address book, and return address labels.  I would watch a movie and start writing cards.  In 2016,  I joined a group called write_on where the goal is to send one card for each day in the month of April.  Each year I would get through the first few days with some success.  This year April 1st I sent out 5 cards.  Then yesterday I put together an Easter package for my daughter, a shower gift and wrote out 13 cards to put in the mail today!  So,  now all of the table is empty to start new projects this week.
This week I would like to start framing and scrapbooking pictures.  I would also like to start listing items for sale on Ebay.  My morning routine is meditation, prayer and then writing my blog entry.  It is a great way to start the day.  I always feel positive in the morning.  Without a lot of distractions, I am able to get some things done.  But, most of all I haven't felt this relaxed in a really long time.  Looking forward to what next brings.  Tomorrow is Palm Sunday and next Sunday is Easter.  Also, was able to attend a symposium online for the Tuesday Record Club from Monmouth University and the record album was Let It Be and attended a Weight Watcher meeting virtually through an App called Zoom.  Hope to be comfortable with the app, so the family can be virtually together on Easter.

Quote of the day:  “Hope is a state of mind, not of the world. Hope in this deep and powerful sense, is… an ability to work for something because it is good.” – Vaclav Havel

Song of the day:  Let it Be by the Beatles