I have been thinking about my grandmother a lot lately. Spring was her favorite time of year. Well, she loved all the different seasons, but she especially loved spring. At first I was worried that not having her around this spring would ruin the magic this season brings. And while I have to admit that everything does seem less magical, I am still enjoying watching spring unfold. Things are starting to bloom in my yard and as I am walking around dreaming and planning, I quietly ask my grandma to grant me some of her plant growing super powers. That woman could make anything grow, even in the worst soil conditions!
My gardening is going to be haphazard at best this year. I have bought a few seeds and some bulbs to plant around my yard. I have a general idea of things I want to do, but I am pretty much going to spend this season getting to know my yard and trying to get a sense of what is already out there. I know that in the end, I want my yard bursting with flowers because that is what my grandma’s yard always looked like.
This spring I am also turning 30. I am excited about it. For this first time in a long time, I am going to make a big deal out of this birthday. I am going to start my celebrating off by taking a day trip to Port Townsend with my husband and our ridiculously huge puppy. I am going to have a small family/close friends party for which I am going to decorate the sh*t out of my house. There may be a sing along in there somewhere and I am going to end the celebrating by going to happy hour at one of my favorite spots on Capitol Hill. For the first time in my life, I am going to take a whole week to celebrate my birthday. My 29th year on this earth was life changing and it taught me that I am truly a strong person. My plan is to make sure my 30th year rocks!
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