Life for us lately has been crazy. As I have written about before, I just got a new job. So far, I like it, but it is very draining on me physically and mentally.
The next project on the home improvement list is rehabbing the old deck in back. Right now, its just a plain deck with really bad stairs. We are planning on putting up a railing, which is to code as the deck is not to code right now. We are also planning on building a pergola on one side and I want to plant a vine/flower called a purple passion flower to grow up it.
The flower is native to KY and a marvelous specimen can be viewed on the corner of Bardstown Rd beside Ramsi's Cafe on the World. We are also planning on building two new sets of stairs. Then someday we are planning on fencing off part of the yard to make a dog run which will integrate with the deck so that the dogs will have a place to run and not destroy my yard in the process as they have done this year.
Passiflora Incarnata (Purple Passion Flower)
We are heading to WV this weekend for a visit with the family and next weekend will be busy as well with deck work going on and a a mandatory trip to the annual St James Court Art Show held in Old Louisville.
http://www.stjamescourtartshow.com/
Of course I will have photos of all this to show you. That reminds me I also need some photos to liven up my boring cubicle at work. Well, among all the other things I think that gives me plenty to do. Not to mention finishing the painting in the living room! I need to get busy. Until next time!
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Life Lately around the Cardinal Cottage
Posted by Kim at 11:17 PM 1 comments
Goodbye Good Friend
In a few days, my best friend Allison is leaving on a big adventure. Her and her boyfriend Georg are leaving for Vienna, yes the Vienna in Austria. I wish them all the best, but the selfish side of me wishes they were staying so we could share many more dinners and bottles of wine together.
Allison and I are planning on corresponding the old fashioned way, which is so exciting! I can't wait to get started. I have some wonderful things to create and send to her. I also thought of a cool idea. We could decide on a book to read and only talk about it in our letters. We could make the choice a classic or we could just read a modern chic lit, or as per our previous conversations something societally important.
To my really good friends, Allison and Georg I hope you have a safe and speedy trip to your destination. We have thoroughly enjoyed your company and we will miss your witty banter and insights into a world so few of us understand.
An Irish Blessing
May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind always be at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
and rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.
Posted by Kim at 11:03 PM 1 comments
Tuesday, September 4, 2007
Everybody's Gotta Start Somewhere
Today I started something completely new in my life, a new job. I am a bit overwhelmed with all the new information and the overachiever in me is dying to consume it all and show everyone that I am the best person they have ever hired. I keep trying to tell myself that I can't win that race on the first day, and that "everybody's gotta start somewhere".
This advice is applicable to a lot of the things in my life right now, including this blog. After several name and layout changes, I think I am right where I want to be...for right now. I hope that I don't decide to change the name again, because I would like to have a few readers that return and recognize the blog they visited on that earlier occasion. My next goal is to get some people commenting.
Today, I also realize even more the importance of the "everybody's gotta start somewhere" mentality. September 4, 1999 I met my soon to be husband my first week at college. This day marks our 8th anniversary together. Its weird because sometimes it seems that it has been forever and other times it seems like it was just yesterday. Its amazing to me how far we've come from those first years of our relationship.
Tomorrow, September 5th we will celebrate our 3rd year of marriage. Marriage is not easy, and we have more than our share of problems. However, our relationship is stronger now than it has ever been. I love you, monkey and I always will. Happy Anniversary.
There have been so many times in my life when I have felt overwhelmed and didn't think that I would ever get over that feeling of chaos and instability that comes along with starting something new. Now I can see that I just need to tell myself "Everybody's gotta start somewhere".
Posted by Kim at 6:27 PM 2 comments
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Saturday, September 1, 2007
A New Beginning
In the past few years I have had many new beginnings in my life. First, I got married, whoa, what a new beginning. As a matter of fact, our anniversary is in 4 days. The second new beginning was buying a house, which really pushed me to the limits of new beginnings. And now, I have finally transitioned from a college "job" to a career. Once again, a new beginning for me to journey through until the new beginning pops up, and for anyone that knows me you know what that is...
I had my last day at a job that I love on Friday. The people that I worked for are real gems, and they are blessed with a great life because of it. And this is what finally restored my faith in the thought that nice people really do finish first in this life. I wish them all the luck and happiness this world can provide.
I start my new job on Tuesday, after a long weekend of painting and furniture moving. I'm excited and scared. This is my first real chance to show what I'm made of in a "real" job and make a mark on the company and on the world. I hope I am successful, but with all the wonderful support I've received from friends, family, and my former employers, I tend to be on the optimistic side about everything.
I hope all of you have a great new beginning soon in your lives. Some of us tend to run away when we see it coming, but my advice is to sit down, relax, and enjoy the ride. Now if I could just take my own advice!
Sale Tip: To all of my Louisville readers, Kroger has Hardy Mums 3 for $10! Go out and get some to beautify your house for fall!
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