First off: You. So many new people made their way here last month via Habit, and I have not been able to respond to each and every comment properly. All I can say is thank you. Thank you for visiting this poor neglected space. Thank you for saying hello. Your comments boueyed me through the funk of February and March, which as we all know, can be quite the funk. And friends already near and dear, your words are a constant source of inspiration, and I don't say so often enough. Honestly people, if there were such a thing as a virtual group hug, I would initiate one right now.
Second: pink blossoms. The weather plays me like a mandolin. Fake spring, which usually arrives in February, is full of 60 degree days and sunshine, and then the sky explodes and hail wreaks havoc, and the rain washes everything away til June. I am such a sucker. I fall for it every year. But cherry trees have a way of changing all the wet into magic. In desperate need of some face time with the dainty pinkness, Bradley and I went on a blossom hunt. While he looked for worms to roll around on (oh dogs), I was looking up. So glad I did. I feel better already.
Third: Making progress. Slowly. Sure I am failing at half the list already, but so far, I've managed to take a trip to the coast, buy a guest bed with part of our tax return money, keep up with 52 weeks (take a gander), and the pup is doing SO SO SO SO well. Even managed to dance barefoot with Mister Scout just last night. In the hallway. I think it counts.
Fifth: This print.
Sixth: A surprise for you in the coming week! I am a terrible tease.
Seventh: Did I mention you?
Hoping your weekend is grand as can be...
All love,
*Andrea
Love that blossom! I've found you via Habit, too. Happy Spring, now it's officially here...
Posted by: Pebbledash | March 22, 2009 at 04:06 AM
Thank goodness for this fake-o spring. May your heart explode a million times over in it!
Posted by: sulu-design | March 22, 2009 at 07:11 AM
I am envious of your pink cherry blossoms. I am sitting here waiting for the frost to melt. But, the sun promises to shine today.
Let me know what you think about the bands.
Posted by: Ramona | March 22, 2009 at 07:39 AM
oh YOU! those are all things to be very smiley about. i love that print (i have this one: http://www.etsy.com/view_transaction.php?transaction_id=14625322)
hope you're having an excellent weekend. xo
Posted by: julia | March 22, 2009 at 09:21 AM
been thinking of you and this portland pink. we made a dash for the coast this weekend. when i'm tired, i just want to stare at the ocean. hope you are well. have missed you. xo
Posted by: shari | March 22, 2009 at 05:21 PM
I was happy to see a post and I found you through Habit too. Love the part about Fake spring. Very helpful info for people who are currently trying to move to Fake springland. Not that I'm talking about myself here. :)
Posted by: Jessica | March 23, 2009 at 11:27 PM
hello! yes, i have found you through habit. and i clicked on you because i'm a bookseller in seattle. yay indies! so, hello :)
gorgeous gorgeous photo of cherry blossoms. i love them and i love everything you said about them. magical. thanks for brightening my day with that picture.
Posted by: Anna | March 26, 2009 at 02:56 PM