The yard is coming along.

The yard is coming along.

Don't know if y'all knew this, but Bear likes rocks. We have to stop him from eating them all the time.

First pic:  Tryna get a rock.

Second pic:  Him complying with NOT getting a rock, but us both knowing damn well he's getting one when me and Shaun aren't looking. 😂😂😂

So literally...

My doctor appointment went well...

My doctor appointment went well, and by that I mean it was productive.

I have an appointment in September for my ears, doing a walk-in tomorrow morning to get x-rays for my intestines and bone loss, mammogram appointment pending, and an online appointment at Midi on August 1st for my hormones (thanks to Jami for turning me on to that).

I also got my copy of The Menopause Manifesto today; thanks to Abriel for recommending it.

In general I'm feeling pretty good, but the whole point of having insurance is to catch small things before they turn big, so hopefully I've done/am doing that.

Look at these dogs. ❤️

Look at these dogs. ❤️

I have a doctor's appointment pretty early in the morning

I have a doctor's appointment pretty early in the morning. It's just a regular check-up, but I need to have a few things addressed. I can't hear shit, I need my boobies smashed, and my intestines hurt sometimes. I can ask about hormones, but he'll probably refer me to a specialist. But no harm in asking.

Fun.

I'm heading to bed early because I slept like crap last night.

Goodnight, friends. ❤️

Small bit of exciting news:

Small bit of exciting news:

They started on our yard today and it's (obviously) nowhere near finished. I thought we were fixing the irrigation and then gonna be waiting for a few weeks before the turf was put down. I found out this afternoon that that's not the case and that the yard should be finished by next Friday. 😲

I am SO EXCITED for that!

With all of the space made by the landscape guys today, we found room for a small greenhouse. We went ahead and asked them to level it off and add that onto our bill. I don't know if it will be better than a plant kennel in the summer, but it should be great for overwintering my succulents. I'm pretty excited about that.

We also had to get new gates because of the pool being installed (it's a safety regulation from the city - they have to be taller and lock). We had a neighbor who does custom metal gates make them and they looked amazing when he showed us his progress last week. They should be ready for installation this week and I'm very excited to see them.

It's so crazy how things feel like they drag on forever and then it feels like they are suddenly almost done. Why is time so weird!? 😂

Anyway, if I could eventually one day consider maybe shampooing my carpet anytime soon, I might feel like things are in pretty good shape. 😂😂😂

I had a really chill weekend.

I had a really chill weekend. I didn't even do my regular chores. I mostly slept, and ate tasty, spicy food... and I have no regrets because I needed it.

I redid the gel overlay on my nails because it was grown out. I also watered my plants.

We finished a show we were watching, then watched the whole last season of The Bear between yesterday and today. This season was kind of boring, but that's ok.

I didn't do Shaun's nails. Maybe I'll get his done this week.

I guess that was my version of self-care. Resting, eating, and taking care of my nails, as well as my plants.

The back yard is going to officially be started on tomorrow morning at 6:30. We hired someone to repair our irrigation as a first step. I'm glad it's finally getting started.