My friends, I’m going to tell it like it is. I am very busy here in Wisconsin. My days are long. I’m really, really tired. I’ve been trying to keep up with my blog reading – but I’m not always up to it. I owe many of you visits and I hope to catch up soon. But the schedule here is intense, with 5 plays rehearsing at once. As you can imagine, the daily schedule is very detailed and extends well into the evening hours. I also start teaching on Thursday morning and I have a great deal of prep to do. And my allergies are going haywire.
With only 1 day off a week, we had to use that time to do some food shopping. Chris and I drove into Madison (a really neat college town that I want to explore further) and our first stop was a new super-amazing Target. Wow. I got a few things there and then it was on to Whole Foods, where I bought some produce and where we ate lunch.
Then Trader Joe’s, where I bought food and flowers.
I’m on a very tight budget, so I went for long lasting Alstromeria. I was tempted by the tulips, but these beauties won out. (I bought the vase for $2.00 at Target.) After I went through the checkout, I saw these sweet little potted begonias – for $2.99. So I went back in and bought one.
I have it on the table by my computer.
Such a pretty, delicate shade of pink.
When you’re away from your home and your garden, fresh flowers can make a big difference.
I took my camera along on Monday but it ended up being a very stormy day. Not the best for taking photos. Hopefully, I’ll have something to share with you after my next trip into the city.
I’m trying another car – a Honda Accord that must be 20 years old. So far I can’t tell whether the gas mileage is any better. It’s noisy and the ignition is problematic. Sometimes it is next to impossible to turn the key. The other option was a Geo that has to have the oil checked constantly. These are my choices. Each one of them has something going on that will make me nuts. I’ll keep you posted on this saga.
Edited to add: Congratulations to my nephew Jeff and his wife Raina. Their first child, Beatrice, was born on May 10th.
ahhh claudia……my heart goes out to you. please try to find some peace and quiet and YOU time. thinking of you and hope you have a wonderful trip..despite all of the hard work..and oooo, the allergies. i can relate.
hugs,
becky
First… love the alstomeria. I buy it myself all the time. It really does last and last.
Second… I’d take the Honda. Once you get it started, it won’t break down on you. The car and the brand are remarkably dependable.
Third… Busy hard days are good. It helps with the homesickness. You know I know.
I love you my friend.
Ouch on all of that car trouble. And hooray for the flowers!
Hang in there, quieter times will come again.
Alstromeria…they seem to last forever…
I love them too.
Your one busy girl right now, keep rested and enjoy!
xoxo~Kathy @
sweet Up-North Mornings…
Sounds exhausting Claudia! Fingers crossed for you on a vehichle:)
Good morning, my, you are a busy lady. I love that you bought the flowers – I would have done the same thing. Hang in there lady! Take care and take your vitamins! Ciao, bella!
Claudia….I’m in the area you are and want to advise you that if you have the time, this Sunday is a fantastic flea/antique market in Elkhorn,Wi.-about 45 min. outside of Milwaukee. It’s well worth a visit. So get a trustworthy car, pray for decent weather and come and enjoy. Opens at 7 am.
Hope somewhere along the busy way, you can find some respite. The flowers are lovely…love the pinks. Don’t worry too much about trying to catch up with blogs. We understand.
Claudia- you are the sweetest person ever- I think all of your friends and fellow bloggers will understand if you are not around visiting. We would rather you stay healthy and rest when you have some down time. I’m so glad you had the chance to buy some fresh flowers- they really do help keep our soul happy, don’t they? I’m sending good vibes your way for the cars you are driving and I’m sending you a big hug too ♥
oh my sweet friend…thank you so much for taking the time to stop by and visit at Farmhouse Kitchen…seeing you made me SMILE !!!!
i love your flowers…so pretty
sending love and a hug to you
kary and teddy
xxx
When all else fails, flowers seem to brighten the day! Enjoy yours!
Hi,
We must be thinking alike this week. I just completed a posting on my blog for tomorrow about the flowers I bought yesterday which will post at midnight tonight pst. I love flowers. They add so much to a room. Flowers seem to say, “you are special and welcome here.” Have a beautiful day! xoxo Kim
Flowers make your stay a little more homey. Don’t worry about catching up with our blogs…we’ll just check into yours….Get some rest!!
bunny
Dear Claudia,- oh you have to take care- rest and sleep- you have some really hard dayes- I can tell.
Your flowers are beautiful– and yes it is importent with a homely cosiness-when away.
Big hug-Dorthe
Flowers in a home do make it happier.Sounds like your schedule is horrendous! This will make coming home that much sweeter. Blessings, Joanne
Amidst all the stress, it is so good to see that you are treating yourself to pretty flowers! What a perfect way to bring delight into your life! Good for you!
Hugs,
Terri
OH MY FRIEND, I CAN HEAR HOW TIRED YOU ARE JUST READING YOUR BLOG. DON’T WORRY ABOUT COMMENTING, I UNDERSTAND, AND I AM SURE EVERYONE ELSE DOES TOO. TO BAD ABOUT YOUR CAR, THAT IS A HARD ONE TO DECIDE…GOOD LUCK.
LOVE THE FLOWERS, GET YOUR REST. RIZZI
Just “found” your blog. Love it! You manage to create a fantastic atmosphere… so beautiful, somehow peaceful and calm. It feels like a “place” where one can “rest”, let go and dream…
I’ll come again!
ANNA
Congrats on Baby Bea;
yesterday was my dad’s
b-day, too : ) Hope you
are finding the Mid-west
hospitable. Seems like
spring is finally here….
xx Suzanne
Your flowers are so pretty. I most often purchase the alstromeria, too.
I guess the auto issue will make going home even more sweet.
Congratulations to the new parents. My sweet grandmother was named Beatrice.
What a sweeet little begonia to have beside your computer. Makes me feel as though I should toss out my fake ones in the yellow rainboot that has been sitting here for a year now.
Your vehicles sound like a step or two up from that blue van from hell.
Don’t work TOO hard… life should be fun!
Di
Oh my! You sound awfully busy. Not too busy to miss being home, I’m sure. Take care of yourself now, Claudia. And congratulations about the new baby.
Brenda
I love that you’re finding ways to nest (: And oh my, I prayed you’d be so busy you wouldn’t have time to be homesick. Guess I should have pick focusing on transportation !!
xo
Such pretty flowers. So happy to hear that you are busy doing what you do best!