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I found another way to avoid unpacking!  I spent most of last weekend shopping. I purchased the rug above at Target mis-priced for $25 so I decided to re-style our patio.

While I was out running around I went to a new place in the St. Johns Town Center called Yogaberry for some fat free low calorie fancy and crazy expensive frozen yogurt.  The people at the counter were very nice and helpful when I ordered a small swirl of original and green tea frozen yogurt.  I also added three toppings (almonds, strawberries, blueberries)  for just under $2 but was only given two, I had to remind them of my blueberries.  As I was enjoying my frozen treat I decided that $4.82 was too much to pay for such a small amount of frozen yogurt and some skimpy toppings.  I am going to dust off my ice cream maker and try to make my own frozen yogurt.  I already make my own yogurt so why not!

Oh the life of a well loved cat!

Actually, Kitty doesn’t know that she is a cat… she thinks that she is a ten year old baby.

Recently, she learned to tolerate her harness and leash so we could explore the backyard together. She loves to lay in the sun and nibble at the grass. I am glad that she is here with me because when Darrell is gone I feel very alone and Kitty keeps me company.

On Friday my very generous boss let me take a half day off from work. I was able to get all my errands done (gas, Sam’s Club, AC Moore, PetSmart & Encore Decor) so that I could head out to an herb festival at Maggie’s Herb Farm the following day. I guess I should confess, if I haven’t already, that I don’t enjoy driving. I love my little blue Scion tC but still do not love to drive. The herb farm was about 40 minutes south (on a little two lane road that winds the St. John’s river) of where I live so this was a big step for me to drive there on my own (oh my gosh, am I the biggest wimp or what?! Please do not answer that). I made it though and had a great time! I bought ten different plants; aloe, Cuban oregano, lemon grass, Aztec sweet plant, spinach, rosemary, basil, cilantro & bay leaf. I also had lunch and stayed for a yummy carrot cupcake! I guess it’s good that I went on my own, Darrell would have been bored out of his skull.

One of our Magnolia buds finally bloomed recently so I took this picture to show Darrell, I figured that I might as well post it here too. I think that this massive flower is beautiful. It also smells a little like oranges!

I should really stop trying to avoid unpacking.

Today I finally tried the Cook’s Illustrated recipe for “Almost No-Knead Bread” and am pretty happy with how my loaf turned out.  I would have liked for it to be taller but the chewy crust more than makes up for it.  This bread was a cinch to make and was also pretty cheap.  I am looking forward to making another soon!

I also got a pedicure and then enjoyed a tasty glass of lemonade while I donated to Lemonade 4 Life.