Category Archives: Seasons

Reasons Why I Still Have a Christmas Tree Up in My Bedroom

  1. I never bought my 2014 annual ornament to represent my year and if I take my tree down before that happens, I will lose it (once I eventually buy it).
  2. All my favorite ornaments that remind me of the places I’ve been and the people I love still make me smile every time I look at them.
  3. It is covered in blue lights and sparkly blue snowflakes and glittery silver balls and that make me shiny and happy.
  4. It is something tall in the corner of the bedroom which is aesthetically pleasing.
  5. Green is a sign of life.
  6. It’s a pretty nightlight.
  7. I like it and I don’t want to take it down.

christmas tree

Out Like a Lamb (And other spring like phrases)

  • March comes in like a lion but goes out like a lamb.
  • April showers bring May flowers.
  • Spring forward, Fall back.
  • Spring fever
  • Spring training
  • Beware the Ides of March!
  • He’s no spring chicken.
  • March Madness
  • Luck O’ the Irish
  • St. Patty’s Day
  • Spring up, Oh well!
  • Spring into action.
  • Hope springs eternal.
  • Sing of spring!
  • Easter celebration!

Green Things (In honor of the upcoming St. Patty’s Day)

  • Shamrocks
  • The Chicago River on St. Patrick’s Day
  • Grass in the spring
  • New buds on a tree
  • Cash
  • The sky when a tornado is brewing
  • The Christmas tree still up in my living room
  • Moss
  • Turtles
  • The cover of the book I’ve been reading
  • Towels in my guest bathroom
  • The Northern Lights
  • Ivy
  • Poison Ivy
  • Apples
  • The Green Bay Packers logo
  • Broccoli
  • Spinach
  • Dinosaurs (or so we theorize)
  • Oscar the Grouch
  • Kermit the Frog
  • Lizards
  • Chameleons
  • Kiwi
  • Seaweed
  • Mint chocolate chip ice cream
  • Lime sherbet
  • Emeralds
  • Watermelon
  • The new shirt I bought to wear on Monday
  • Aged copper
  • Avocados
  • Jealousy
  • Health food
  • Romaine Lettuce
  • The BP Logo (which, as it turns out, is designed by a friend of a friend)
  • Evergreen trees
  • Bananas that aren’t ripe

 

Most Popular New Year’s Resolutions Which Have Already Likely Been Broken (according to no scientific research but my own imagination)

  • Stop eating junk food
  • Visit gym daily
  • Visit gym 3 times a week
  • Visit gym once a week
  • No more smoking
  • No more gossip
  • Meet neighbors
  • Be involved in child’s school
  • Volunteer time for good cause
  • Call mother once a week
  • Read a new book every month
  • Finish project X
  • Organize garage / attic / basement
  • File taxes early
  • Leave work on time every day
  • Leave work on time at least once a week
  • Leave work on time once in a while
  • Reduce alcohol intake
  • Start Christmas savings fund

Favorite Back To School Supplies

  1. Sharpies!!!
  2. Pencils with cool designs
  3. Electric pencil sharpeners
  4. Translucent plastic folders
  5. Dividers for 3 ring binders
  6. White-out tape in cool colored dispensers
  7. Sticky notes
  8. G2 gel pens
  9. Bic Ultra Round Pens
  10. Graph paper, spiral bound, at the top if possible
  11. Binder clips in assorted colors
  12. Bulletin boards
  13. Desk organizers
  14. Labels
  15. Colored copy paper

Sharpies

 

Reasons to Love the Month of June

  • My birthday
  • My half-twin’s birthday
  • Lots and lots and lots of friends’ birthdays
  • My parents’ anniversary
  • Warm air
  • Sunshine
  • Outdoor swimming pools
  • Cook-outs
  • Hot dogs on a grill
  • Camping
  • Smores
  • Flip flops
  • Cute skirts
  • Bright days
  • Long nights
  • Longer days
  • Six Flags
  • Flag Day
  • Ceiling fans
  • Flowers
  • Did I say Our Birthday?  🙂
Our birthday - June 18, 1982
Our birthday – June 18, 1982