I ran into Michelle at the farmers market yesterday and she told me her dog had surgery last week. Everything went well but she's been doing physical therapy with him twice a day. She showed me a video of him walking on a tiny treadmill and it was the cutest thing I have ever seen. I told her about the hiking trail we found last month near the reservoir and she said she wants to try it once he's fully recovered. We ended up grabbing coffee and catching up for almost two hours. She also mentioned she started volunteering at the community garden on Saturdays and absolutely loves it. I told her I might join her next week if my schedule allows. It was really nice to see her smile again. Sometimes you just need a slow morning with a friend and good conversation to reset everything. Anyway I hope you're having a good week and finding little moments of joy here and there. Take care of yourself.
I also finally finished organizing the basement after putting it off for months. Found some old photo albums from college and spent an hour just flipping through them. Time really does fly.
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I was reading a really good novel last night and stayed up way too late. The main character moves to a small coastal town after a big life change and starts renovating an old house. The descriptions of the ocean and the garden made me want to book a trip somewhere quiet and green. I think I got through about a hundred pages before my eyes started getting heavy. There is something about a well-written story that just pulls you in and makes you forget about the time. I also started listening to a podcast about urban farming and rooftop gardens. It is fascinating how much food you can grow in a small space if you plan it right. I am thinking about trying to grow some herbs on the balcony this spring. Basil and mint seem like a good place to start. My neighbor downstairs has a whole little vegetable patch on her patio and she said the tomatoes were incredible last summer. I might ask her for tips. Anyway just wanted to share what I have been up to.
I also tried a new recipe for lentil soup over the weekend and it turned out really well. Used smoked paprika and a little lemon at the end. Definitely making it again.
