Autumn is a tease.
Today was beautiful. The cooler weather allowed me to get outside, comfortably, and plant some seeds. Turnip and lettuce seeds were placed in the soil and watered and next week spinach will follow. The downside is that with the cooler weather and a schedule still in the adjustment period, I was very sleepy this afternoon and slept for about an hour and a half. Now it feels like it should be about 9 PM, when in fact it is about 20 min. until Midnight. This is going to throw me so off, again.
Back to the gorgeous fall-like weather. It was great. Sundown in St. Elmo was scheduled for tonight and I went by myself, which was nice. T has been nursing a painful back, lately, so he didn’t feel like walking around. Others had plans, so I had a nice stroll in St. Elmo by myself. I haven’t hung out by myself in a while. I miss doing it sometimes.
I went to Umbra Essence in St. Elmo to check out the art exhibit in the back and look at some of their candles and stationery. I found a pack of awesome cards by a local Chattanooga artist (Kelly Metcalf Wilkes). I also got some candles that I can use for a xmas gift. The picture above is the fire sculpture in the back. When I was back there, a neighbor had called the fire department because they thought that the business was on fire. The firemen were questioning the owner. Kinda funny. The fire was a little big, though.
Also, went down to Collective Clothing. It’s a vintage and resale shop in St. Elmo. Good prices and lots of cool stuff. I could have spent more there, but a my headache and sore throat started up again.
In other news, I have a job, albeit temporary. I am working at the Head Start center that I previously worked at (and another one), filling in for a regular staff member. The job has a lot to it, but I’m learning. Feels good to be earning my own pay, again. Also, it is good to be back at a place where I loved working before. It was one of my favorite jobs I’ve ever had. I’ve been gone five years and it feels like I never left. It’s strange to think that I started and finished a college degree since I worked there last. Doesn’t feel like it.
A couple of weeks ago I went down to my hometown and stayed a couple of days. Got to spend time with a dear old friend and my grandparents. My grandmother gave me an awesome quilt that she found at a yard sale. Lovin’ it.
Well, better get off of here. I am so excited about the long weekend. I know I’m going to be up late, tonight. I need to find something productive to do.
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