July 17th, 2007

…and also because I have really nice flowers in the house.
The yogathon is this Saturday, and I’m happy to say I was able to raise two hundred and seventy-five dollars in donations for Camp Moomba. This is all thanks to the many generous people who donated. Now I have to do my part and get through the yogathon without dying. I started a bit of training last week in preparation. I’m trying to do twenty minutes to half an hour of sun salutations almost every day (time permitting). It probably won’t completely prevent me from being sore after the event, but it does help me get psyched.
July 13th, 2007

The heatwave from earlier this week has cooled to a more bearable temperature today, for which I am very glad. I am sitting beside a window here and there is a cool breeze blowing, keeping things cool and fresh. The sky is overcast and it actually looks like it might rain. I’m sure the plants could use it.
For the last week and a half I’ve been looking after my landlord’s garden while they’ve been away. It’s been a nice experience to do this, but I am amazed at how time consuming it can be just to water things. Since it’s been so very hot I’ve been out there every evening giving the plants, flowers, and veggies out back, as much water as I can. They don’t have a sprinkler so it means I have to stand there sprinkling everything by hand. I feel like I know the garden so much better now, and I am glad to contribute to the survival of this lovely green space that surrounds my home and gives me so much enjoyment.