HOW I SPEND MY TIME

I have had a few days to just stay home, read and enjoy the pool. That is my ideal summer past time. Many times I am just too busy to do it. This week has been a dream for me. Not only did I have the time, but also the weather was awesome. Here are some pictures of where I spend my time.

Here is the deck where I sit for lunch, take time to read or just watch the birds. The flowers at the bottom of the deck are doing great this year.

I just got two new shepherd's hooks for some hanging baskets. This was just the touch the south end of the pool needed.

Most of my time, however, is spent right here. I am either on the deck chair, reading away or in the pool floating around with a pop in the holder and a book in my hand. This is really my favorite spot when I am home in the summer. Just wish our summers were longer!

Summer Goals

I have been tagged by my friend Jen to make a list of goals I have for the summer. What a good way to get me motivated! Here goes:

1. Read, Read, Read anything and everything.
2. Go to the All Write Summer Institute and hear loads of authors, share with friends and have a blast!
3. Start running again so I can finish the Peachtree 10K on July 4th in Atlanta with 55,000 other runners.
4. Walk four miles a day with Sarah L. and catch up on all the town's gossip. She knows everything!
5. Get through two of our kid's weddings which are only one week apart.
6. Start lifting weights again so I can wear the dresses I bought for the weddings and not have flabby arms.
7. Write in my writers notebook and readers notebook.
8. Blog, blog and blog!