So yesterday instead of doing my paper proposal I decided to jump headfirst into some home improvement plans I've had for a while. For starters I have assembled a compost pile in my backyard. This is amazing because my backyard is a wreck of weeds, trash, stuffing (from small dog toys), and doggie poo. Well I dived in and pulled weeds, picked up trash and stuffing, and bagged as much poo as I could. I only did one corner of the yard and it took 3 hours. Afterwards I couldn't lift the bag of poo and trash so it's still sitting back there, waiting. But the yard looks better and the next warm spell to hit will have me back there at work again!
The other plan I've had in mind to attempt is to paint the inserts that line half of my living room. At this point they are the same bland beige as the rest of the walls. But not for long! Primer has been done, at least on most of it, since my arm got tired halfway through the longest section, and as soon as I get off work I will finish that primer and then go on to coat the walls a wonderful shade of green, green caper to be exact. It matches my couches.
I will be posting pictures of these developments soon, however my camera decided to die yesterday as I was taking the first picture so patience will have to ensue.
But either way, both should be fun projects, and hopefully the compost pile in the backyard will lead to a successful vegetable and herb garden (out of the reach of curious puppies of course).
Camilla: in Roman mythology, legendary Volscian maiden who became a warrior and was a favourite of the goddess Diana. According to the Roman poet Virgil (Aeneid, Books VII and XI), her father, Metabus, was fleeing from his enemies with the infant Camilla when he encountered the Amisenus (Amazenus) River. He fastened the child to a javelin, dedicated her to Diana, and hurled her across the river. He then swam to the opposite bank, where he rejoined Camilla.
Yay for veggie gardens.
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