Spring in Our Neighborhood

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Spring Break/Cleaning

Another term has ended and I'm now officially on break. Because I attend graduate school year for three months at a time, I get one month off in between. This time around, I'm using my free time to clean up and better organize our apartment. The dishes have been piling up for some time now and because neither one of us wants to do them, naturally it falls to me.

So far I've gone one load of dishes washing and I've mopped the floors in both the kitchen and the bathroom. Cleaning in sessions is a lot easier (and less anxiety ridden) than spending an entire day devoted to cleaning, at least for me it is. So while I clean I'll also update my neglected Pinterest boards, blog, and try to organize to the best of my abilities. What a fun spring break this is going to be!

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Watching Shows About Hoarding Makes Us Want to Clean

Is it wrong that I'm relaxing, trolling on the Internet while Jeff is going around the apartment cleaning and organizing random things? I would do it too but I just don't want to, lol. Plus I need inspiration to clean and I am fresh out of it!

In other news I just finished the latest school term today. I now have four weeks off and no clue what I will do with my time. I'm sure I can think of a few things! There are always things in the apartment that need attention like our closet.

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Spring Planting

Back in January we bought fixings to start growing a small garden on our tiny little terrace. I think we may have missed the deadline to start planting stuff but I think if we can get it done this weekend we'll be okay. I don't have high hopes for things to grow in this climate anyway. But we'll see! It will sure be nice to have some green things growing out there to make the view a bit nicer.

Jeff's mom planted a bunch of seedlings in a big greenhouse starter kit and already many of them have sprouted up quite nicely. They have this perfect area in their kitchen where a small bay window juts out, allowing for sunlight and precipitation. They should look really nice when they are more grown. Jeff is so funny - every time we go to his parent's house he has to comment on the state of their gardening or the pond or some specific plant. I suppose since his emotional ties are stronger to his childhood home it makes sense.

I'm really looking forward to what Spring has to offer. I'm not looking forward to the 100 degree weather that is sure to cause misery, however. But since Jeff is off school for summer (not me, grr) perhaps we can spend a lot of of time at the pool, staying cool and getting tan. It's a nice thought at least!

In the meantime I'm firmly ensconced in finals and will be for the next two weeks. Joy is the life of graduate student!

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The View From My Reading Spot

It's not the greatest view, but it's mine.

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Crystal Cierlak

http://www.crystalcierlak.com

@WhatsUpCrystal