Because it's summer <3

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"I have been absolutely terrified every moment of my life and I have never let it keep me from doing a single thing I wanted to do." - Georgia O' keefe

Well, it's been a less ideal week in terms of how I'd to spend my time but then again changes can be made in the smallest ways. I've accidentally slept in late most mornings this week but I did manage to knock out quite a bit of digging in the backyard garden. The goal is to try a three-sisters approach but with sunflowers, watermelons, cantaloupes and beans. It was really hard work- really I am just very out of shape and it was very hot and humid. Despite this though I managed to really make some decent progress! So I am excited to see what might grow here in the next few months. The front garden needs a bit more infrastructure and soil but in good time it'll all be as it should.

I've also been researching what a good beginner sewing machine might be for me. It's a big purchase but I think I've locked onto a good make and model. I'd really like to make a quilt this year, even if it is a bit more primitive looking.

I'm repurposing some old t-shirts into cleaning rags with some simple running stitches and more elaborate designs on other cloths. I've been really inspired by sashiko. It has been a nice way for me to come back to my hobby of embroidery as a lot of my supplies are still unorganized from the move here. I have an idea in mind of doing a southwestern themed one with either a singular saguaro or a bouquet of cactus. Maybe every time I use it I can think of home<3

A short post with not much deep introspection but sometimes life is just lived moment by moment. I wanted to post something before the week passed me by.

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"It's June after all & you're young until September." - Ocean Vuong, Because It's Summer