Gnats and Genres

I am happy to say that thus far it has been a wonderful but very busy week. Over this past weekend I put up the pool and did some trimming of bushes and beds. Things are looking decent now, and will look better then I get the wheelbarrow out of the front yard. Why is it there you ask? Well, there are these little, nasty little creatures called gnats who absolutely took the pleasure out of the yard work. These bugs travel in swams and just love sweaty, stinky people which was definitely my state of affairs at the time. Everyone always says "They're just gnats. They won't hurt you." WRONG!!! The suckers bite worse than some mosquitoes because the itch and pain just goes on and on and on. My right ear looks like I've been boxing for my entire life. So, I finally got sick of them and left things 3/4 done, with the wheelbarrow full of weeds in the front yard. Tacky...nothing like some of those beautiful floral wheelbarrows that you find in some yards. It just looks like crap. Now of course it's been raining all week, so it is all wet and looking even worse. My poor neighbors. Hopefully it will be clearer this weekend so I can finish the job -- clothed in long sleeves, long pants and lots of bug spray. Don't know why I have spent so much time dwelling on this other than that I am still scratching all over. ARGH! My library inventory is now complete, with many thanks to a group of students who asked to help. How awesome is that? They think it's fun! Now they're helping me to genrefy my collection -- we're noting genres for every fiction book, and in the fall will put stickers on the books and organize them by genre instead of strict author alpha. They're so excited about the idea and helping, and want to become 'official' library helpers next year. WOW!! I am bowled over. And, as if their excitement about this isn't enough, now they and my morning library regulars asked if "we" can have a party to celebrate the end of a fun school year. They don't want me to bring anything but myself. How cool is that? I'm just a happy camper, and will be bringing monkey bread to the festivities. Weeding is done for the year, although there is a lot of prepping for disposal still to be done. I went to see "Maleficent" last evening with a good friend. We went to a place called the Movie Tavern where you get to sit in really comfy chairs, drinking adult beverages and having dinner while watching the movies. Always lots of fun. Also, there is a Chico's right across the street and I walked out of there with more than $350 clothes and earrings for $135. Love their sales. Maleficent was fun...very limited dialog but still entertaining. It is an interesting twist to the classic fairy tale, and definitely a chick flick. The very best part, and simultaneously the most embarrassing part of my week was a post that my 1st born child placed on Facebook. It literally brought me to tears. As parents we feel comfortable in the knowledge that our children love us, and hope they understand that our love for them is never ending. For most of us I would assume that a day rarely goes by that we don't state that love to each other. But seeing me through her eyes, in writing, in such a public form overwhelmed me. She was so right that I am more of a wallflower person...I much prefer watching goings on than actively participating until I am VERY comfortable in the setting or in my knowledge of something. So having this out there makes me feel a bit awkward. But Sas, if you are reading this, I'll deal. I know that I need to be more comfortable with myself mentally, emotionally and physically, but sometimes it's a hard sell. This is largely why I am writing this blog and putting it out there for the world, although I can't imagine too many people actually read my drive. Change is good and I am doing my best to adapt. Life is fun if you let it be! Thanks for reading :)