Domestic Geek

OK, I haven't had much to complain about at work yet, but today I was really P.O.'d. Even though we have paid holidays, I was planning on working on Wednesday because I really need the money (it would've been time and a half for an extra 8 hours). I haven't had any OT in weeks and I was looking forward to getting a little extra money this pay period. I also hate taking days off midweek because it screws up my rhythm. No such luck. I was told by my supervisor that with as little work as there is in the shop right now, I wouldn't be able to come in. Dammit! That put me in a mood that spiraled downward the rest of the day.

With Mother's Day right around the corner, this time of year always makes me think about my mom. It's been 11 years since she passed away. I remember my mother always loved getting carnations for Mother's Day. She thought that they were less pretentious than roses and they lasted longer. They also have a lighter smell and there are no thorns. It turns out that they were the appropriate flower for her as carnations are the flower of her birthday month (she was born in January). I guess since she loved them so much that's why carnations are one of my favorite flowers, as well. I really love mixed flower bouquets, though; especially arrangements with lilies and irises in them. I love variety and color.

I keep seeing ads for ProFlowers and wish that she was still around so that I could send her some. Since the flowers are delivered fresh from the fields, they would last even longer than those I used to bring home from the grocery store for her. Did you know that you can support breast cancer research when you order certain floral arrangements from ProFlowers? They have a line called The Pink Ribbon Collection, 10% of the sale price going to The Komen Foundation.

Speaking of flowers, the lilac bushes outside should be blooming soon. I love how the smell of fresh lilacs just fills the house.

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Happy Spring, everyone!

Nothing makes me feel better about things than the coming of spring. Since my depression is worse during the winter, I rejoice when the days get warmer and longer. I love being outside when it's warm, but not yet hot. I always get that gardening bug about this time, as well. I really need to figure out how to make our goal of getting land a reality because I haven't had a proper garden in almost 7 years. There's something truly satisfying about eating the foods grown by your own hard work.

I've been disappointed with my bubble lights for many years. The ones I had from my mother have slowly burned out or broke, so I finally bought some replacements about five years ago. They never bubbled, though. Kind of misses the point of being bubble lights. Anyway, I was googling how they work because I'm a nerd like that (and still don't know yet), but did find a tip for getting them to bubble. The site said to turn the bulbs upside down (while they're on) for 15 minutes or so and they would bubble again when uprighted. I didn't believe it, but gave it a try anyway and sure enough...it worked! Yay!!!!

Now, if someone would please explain what is in there that makes them bubble, I'll be good to go.