4th of July Week

Stayed home and ordered pizza. David asked about going out to watch the fireworks, but after working in the yard all day, I really did not feel like it. I felt a bit bad, as it has been a long time since he seemed to want to do something outside of the house.

So many stellas. Really, way too many, but they look good en mass.
I've been working on the back fence area- kind of avoiding the bigger beds. As stated in my previous post, I need some "small victories" before returning to the big beds. Still, the fence bed is not all that small of a task. The goal is to finish it this weekend. I'm about halfway there for the west end. The east end is not that bad but needs some attention.
The patio off the garage is filling up with plants. Once again, I've sent email outs and put the big "FREE PLANTS" sign up, this time with little/ no response. Out of desperation, I've placed a free ad in the RRSTAR. We'll see about the response. It will go out tomorrow.

I've done very well this past week with going to the gym. Basically, I make it my no. 1 priority every day- before anything else, I go to the gym. Some procrastination (like today), but I am going- and I FEEL BETTER. I keep having to remind myself of this: I FEEL BETTER for the day when I get a bit of exercise.
Weight-wise, I am still hovering around 200 lbs. The priority is not necessarily loosing weight, rather it is to be able to fit into my work clothes.
I anticipate that I will have to buy new clothes anyway, at least pants, as most of my pants are too small. Shirts seem to be OK, although I think my neck size went up a bit. I will wait until August.

Otherwise, not getting much done on my TTD list for summer. Rather, not getting much done besides working in the garden. So much to do inside and out.
On the 9th, it will be a month into summer break, and then there is just over a month left. I really need to knock off these indoor projects.

Because I am not working (at the restaurant), I feel that I have to "work" on other things. I have to keep busy to justify not working (and not making money). Perhaps it is guilt that drives this feeling- but really, when is guilt not a factor in my life?

Financially, I am sure it is hurting a bit, although nothing has really popped up.
Well, maybe- we will not travel this summer. There is definitely no extra money for that, but I believe it has less to do with not working at the restaurant and more with the cost of gas.
And I canceled the lawn service.
David has not said anything about money, rather he compliments on the work I've done outside. Obviously, he know that I keep busy.

That is pretty much it this week.
Although my schedule is a bit mundane (same day-in day-out), THINGS ARE GETTING DONE. I have to remember this. It may be slow, but there are accomplishments every day and I am developing positive habits.
I wish I could get my day going a bit earlier, in theory I will accomplish more. Still, it is nice to get eight hours of sleep. Perhaps a goal for next week: to get to bed earlier, so that I will get up earlier.