July

She loved the empty days to catch up on sleep. It took a few weeks and lots of naps at first but she finally considers herself well rested.

She always had at least three books going at a time.

She gave the balcony a makeover and planted flowers and herbs and just found out she is getting a community garden plot down the street which means even more planting soon.

She went to farmers markets and challenged herself to make at least one purchase each week to use in a new recipe.

She wore sunscreen every single day but probably sweated it off on most.

She drank more water and likes it best ice cold with fresh mint (from the balcony).

She used the A/C a lot and was thankful, oh so thankful for ceiling fans.

She explored Providence and thanks to her new friends Rich and Tom she did not get lost.

She took pictures. She wrote. She went to yoga and walked and even managed a few runs. She is learning to take care of herself and thinks a lot about how to keep this promise to herself when the days aren’t as empty.

She bought a new bathing suit and jumped off her brother’s boat into the lake. It was cold and refreshing and she bruised her shin getting back in, but it just might have been the highlight of her trip home.Inspired by the projects of Tara and Elise.