Dating Gone Bad. It was a typical Saturday of working in the yard to get ready for the growing season. I love that Spring is here and we can add to the garden and yard. One of the most exciting things about this house is that we grow our own food. It would be better if we could have chickens but I won’t complain about it.

Another way you can tell Spring is here is because my jeep is halfway topless. I have all the windows out so that’s a pretty good start. The feeling of freedom that I get when I’m in my jeep is something I don’t think I can even put into words. I thought I was past my Jeep Wrangler days but I don’t think it’s something I can ever grow out of.

Greg and I made a plan to build a partial fence to protect the garden from some of the strong winds that we get. The wind can be very strong and we do get tornado warning more frequent than most people would believe.

It was really nice to take some time to relax and reflect on all the good things. We are so lucky to live where we do and to be in the position we are in at the moment. I can’t get lost in the day to day stuff but it’s good to take a step back and appreciate life for what it is in the moment.

Greg did some great work with a fence and I think it should help protect the peppers this year. It feels like we are really getting somewhere with the orchard and garden. It feels like we are adults who may actually have a handle on this adulting stuff.

Greg told me about how he got the extension cord we were using. It was an insane story for sure. You have to be careful when trying to find love. There are a lot of crazy people out there.

Dating Gone Bad

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Greg and I went to a local family farm to play with the goats. We found a place on Facebook that mentioned they offer time slots to cuddle with the baby goats. I figured Greg was all for it because he would love to talk me into moving to a larger piece of property. Goats are his ticket out of here ;).

I loved that they gave us our own time slot so there is nobody else in there except for us. I had all the goats to myself. We got there a little early to fill out the needed paperwork.

We were scheduled for a 30 minute time slot. I didn’t know this in advance but we were able to feed the baby goats while we were there. It was a neat experience. The goat that Greg was feeding tried to take my goats bottle when it was finished. Greedy little suckers.

They were all wanting some love and a few I forced cuddles on. They remind me of Digger in a way but they are nicer to me. Digger can get a little cranky when he wants to be left alone.

You should look for a goat yoga place near you. Plans will be made in the future to go back because the price was more than fair. All the money goes back to the goats to help feed and take care of them. Next, I think I will try goat yoga. I know they have a place in Gettysburg that offers goat yoga.

I know that being around animals can lower my stress levels. One of the goals I have this year is to get my health in check and this many need to become something we do on the regular.

Cuddling with Baby Goats

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Learning to Drive a Stick Shift 😱. You will be happy to know that I’ve been taking my blood pressure medicine as I should. It’s not always easy to remember but I’m doing better with each day. Greg made us a spicy breakfast this morning. We plan on speeding up my metabolism one way or another.

Today is a no workout day but I will be cleaning the house and working in the yard. There is not as much as you would think when it comes to getting the yard and garden together for the year. Everything happens so quickly. Our Easter flowers are coming up now too.

For years I’ve been interested in fortune telling with playing cards and I’m getting into it more lately. This form of cartomancy has always interested me. It goes back to when I was 18 and got my first reading. The woman who read my cards was very accurate.

Greg took me out for a driving lesson this afternoon. We were on some backroads and he thought it was a good time to let me drive the truck that is a stick shift. He really wants me to learn how to drive the 5 speed. I make it harder than it needs to be because I actually did a decent job this afternoon. Don’t tell Greg I said this but it’s fun too.

While we were out we stopped at a random yard sale and I got a few decorative items for the house.

Once we got back home our attention turned to meal prep. It seems like we are always cooking out on the grill.

For a change in meals we made chili and it’s spicy (of course). We may save a few portions that I can freeze and keep for later.

Learning to Drive a Stick Shift 😱

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A beautiful Saturday morning and I spent it at the office working on my real estate class. It’s a lot to go over and I feel like I have information overload.

Look at the new picture we have for the office. It says ‘one kind word can change someone’s day’. I love the saying and it’s so true. Kindness does not hurt you and really can change the attitude of another. Try it and I promise you will see the change it can make in another person.

Once my class was over Greg and I had lot’s to do. Another trip to look for items for the garden. We are also looking at possible additions to our orchard.

Did I mention that Greg is looking at trading in his Toyota Tacoma for a Toyota Tundra? I guess we will find out soon if decided to trade in his current truck for a new one.

While Greg was cutting the grass I worked in the yard with the trees. It’s a good amount of work to get everything planted but it’s totally worth it all. I could not think of a better way to spend the weekend. There is something special about growing your own food.

Of course this was another grilling and food prep weekend.

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We took Digger for his normal walk around the yard to check on the flowers and garden activity going on. He likes to be shown all the new growth and to talk time to smell the flowers. Spring is really showing up in so many ways now.

Picking rocks out of the garden is starting to become a full time job around here. It seems like no matter how many we pull from the garden they keep showing up with more. I’ve never seen anything like it before. I guess this is what happens when you live near the mountains.

This morning Greg woke me up to try to show me a turkey that was in our driveway. I missed it but I heard it was a large one. When I woke up I thought something was wrong but he just wanted to get my attention fast.

Greg and I made a quick stop at Home Depot to look for something to help us get the rocks out of the garden. We also took some time to look at plants for the garden. I think we have better luck at the local greenhouses.

Before heading outside to work in the yard we wanted to make sure Digger ate his food. As you know, it’s not always easy to get Digger to eat his food.

It took us a little time to finally get out to the yard. I had to locate my yard gloves that Greg was hiding from me for some reason.

The pepper seeds are still growing in the basement. It’s an experiment to see if we can grow them for seeds but so far we are showing progress. This is a labor of love for Greg. He’s the one with the green thumb and now we are really putting it to the test.

I took a few minutes to workout on the treadmill before Greg was finally ready to head out to the garden.

Greg and I worked on trying to get as many rocks out of the garden as possible. I’m not sure how much good it will do but I was willing to give it my best.

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I tried to love on Digger this morning but he really just wanted to be left alone. I came home from the gym in such a good mood and I was singing to Digger. He usually loves my singing but sleep was more important this morning. He was excited to see me at first but he changed attitude quickly. The mood swings of a chihuahua.

I talked with my girlfriend who I’m doing the 5k with and we have everything planned out. We are doing the 5k Color Run and I’ve heard a lot of good things about this race. So, I think it will be a fun experience for us both.

I did not get a lot of footage today because watching me type on a keyboard would be pretty boring don’t ya think?

I went to the gym for cardio to help prepare a little better for the race this weekend. We are really just doing this race for fun but I don’t want to embarrass myself while we are there.

We got some minor news about the house we are interested in buying. There is no major movement but we know what realtor will have the house once it goes back on the market. I can’t wait to move along with this process.

Trying to get home from the office was awful. Every single way I tried to go was blocked for one reason or another. My luck was not the worst but it also wasn’t the best either.

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We started our day going for a ride and checking out a property in the mountains. Greg and I went out to the graffiti rock at High Rock Hang Glide Site. I swear that I’ve never seen a more beautiful view. There are times when I stress out and heading out to the mountains or to the lake is the best thing for me mentally.

I’m also reading a new book because I have a goal of cleaning out my book collection. I can finally admit that my book collection is getting out of hand and there is no reason for it. I know I have hoarding tendencies but it’s really becoming an issue.

As we were driving we noticed that all the farmers are out getting things ready for the season. Everything is so green and nature is moving into the new cycle of life.

I was so glad that Greg decided to take a ride out the the rocks on the mountain. It’s also part of the Appalachian Trail. The views are stunning and it’s such a peaceful area.

It’s amazing when you look out from the high mountain tops and take in the scene around you. It makes whatever problems you are going through seem so small and insignificant. There is a big world out there and nobody really cares about your minor issues. There are so many other things to invest your thoughts in.

I’m not even sure how to express how I feel right now. I love nature and when I have quite time to really take in bigger things that what is happening in my small little world.

It was a difficult week so it was nice to take the drive and enjoy mother nature. The weather was not the best today but when you are up there looking out at the world you don’t even think about it.

Orchard Status, Betty Boop and Liquor Collection. Greg and I got a late vlogging start today. It was hot and sunny all day and we decided to take a walk around the yard and show you all the cool stuff happening. The orchard trees are blooming and getting ready for the year ahead. I love that we use the yard to grow food and we are not wasting the property that we have.

The Easter flowers are coming up and the signs of spring are everywhere. I love seeing flowers that grow around trees or even old stumps. The flowers I took a picture of above are next to the crab apple tree that we had to take down.

Digger was feeling the effects of the heat so he tried to stay in the house and pretend to be sleeping. You have to love how comfortable he can get.

Greg helped me put together the new Betty Boop dolls we bought. So, my collection is really growing fast. We have the room in the house so we are free to collect as many as we can or until Greg tells me my collection is taking over the whole house.

Greg ordered vodquila and some JR Ewing from a specialty liquor store in Florida. The first box that came to us was broken so they had to reship.

We are going to need to shop for wine soon too. So, our wine cabinet is not full and we always try to keep the cabinet full 😉

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Greg and I watched Intervention before it was time for me to head out for the day. The weather was nasty so I try to leave a few extra minutes early. It helps me not rush and I would rather be at the office early than to be late. We get penalized for being late and I don’t want to sit around the office and not get paid because I was a minute late. Yeah, my company does that.

This is one reason I carry my laptop with me so I can edit before my day begins.

It was like the black clouds followed me all the way to work this morning. The rain was the heaviest at the edges of the storm (if that makes sense). it’s hard to explain but I was in the heavy rain most of the way into the office this morning.

I keep a countdown clock on my desk so I can count the hours and minutes before it’s time for me to leave. It can be depressing to look at sometimes. I try to cheer up the picture with a pig wearing sunglasses. He’s super cute.

It felt so good once I was free from the office. I went home and Digger was at the garage door to greet me. I love seeing his happy little face after a long day.

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