morning thoughts

I woke up a little after 5 this morning.  After having a lot of trouble staying awake and getting up this winter, I am now totally convinced that I am SADly solar powered.

I bought a little cactus a while back.  It grew some nubs.  Today I was very surprised to find a GIANT flower had emerged from one:

I have got it into my head that I need a tea cozy.  Does anyone have a spare they do not use?  If not, at least now I have a new thing to look for at estate sales.  Lately I've been less interested in doing any shopping.  I just don't feel like I need anything.  Which fits in well with my new need for budgeting.

I am thinking about going camping this weekend.  Maybe just down to Dash Point State Park.  Anyone interested in an overnighter?

Yesterday I turned in my notice at work.  I'm all paranoid that I did not understand the benefits lady correctly, but I think I've got it all worked out that I have no gap in coverage and I get to take two weeks off between jobs.

Now I must get the grindstone rolling.  I need to write two reviews before work!

house paranoia

Being a homeowner can be worrisome.  After I replaced the furnace, I crossed my fingers and knock on wood all the time hoping I won' t have to deal with any more big repairs for a long while.

But a girl gets worried sometimes.  Today, while out doing a bit of weeding (my goal is 5 minutes minimum of yard work a day for the month of June), I noticed a crack in my lawn.  Under the tree.  Out by where the sewer line is supposed to be.  And suddenly I am paranoid that this is a sign of some terrible, huge repair in the waiting.  Google was no help, as crack and lawn just brings up stuff about faulty lawnmowers.

Anyone ever heard of such a thing?  Any advice? Ack!