Y'know, since I've been dealing with all of these health issues, I've been having a hard time filling my days. I can't work and I can't physically be in class. There's only so much internet/tv/gaming that I can take! Since my garden has pretty much run its course and I've graduated from college, I've got even free time. (Though I will probably be returning to school quite soon.) I think that's why it's so easy to get down - I'm not actually doing anything. 

And yet, I neglect my actual blog here. Sure, I'm always ranting or posting other meaningless things on Tumblr, but I need to work on getting some content goin' up in here. I plan on doing more DIY projects, cooking more frequently, and keeping you guys posted about my fitness and health progress.

Speaking of which, I found out yesterday at my doctor's appointment that I've gained 16lbs! holy shit. That's what I get for a) being a couch potato b) not weighing myself anymore. I'd like to get back in the habit of documenting my food intake and daily exercise. Do any of y'all use MyFitnessPal? If so, add me! My username is 'holliehood'.

I'll also get some sort of routine going like..I don't know, pictures of the week? Who knows! Anyway, as for updates, not much has happened in my own life, clearly. But my sister finished her final chemo treatment though! Can I get an AMEN? I did post a while back that she was cancer-free, but it's a bit hard to explain why she still had to continue treatment. Only after her scans at the end of the month will she technically be in 'remission', but they don't consider it a cure until 5 years or so. Again, not something I can really sum up in a paragraph, so feel free to read about it on her blog.

Well, that's it for now. Let me know if you guys have any suggestions on content, how to stay busy, or how to get on a good routine with sitely updating!

PS: Please ignore the wonky-ness of my current layout. I'm still working out a bug or two with that!

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This is quite random, but do you guys think I need a new layout? I actually kind of like it (although it obvs needs work in the tags and content sections) but apparently it doesn't work/line up correctly for others? I don't know, I'm going to leave this one up to you all! I have no idea how to add a poll, so just leave a comment with your vote!

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Stop what you're doing and look at these fucking tomatoes.

Seriously, LOOK AT THEM.

Given, they're all sandy from the plant having fallen on the ground (staked it today though, so no worries!) but my, aren't they beautiful? There's just something about growing something yourself that makes you appreciate it even more (like your own kids, I suppose ;D). I mean I know they're not ready to eat yet (the tomatoes, not the kids! I'm not a monster!) --unless you're into fried green tomatoes, which I'm not-- but the anticipation alone is overwhelming. I literally will not eat a slicing tomato unless it's a homegrown one. I'm spoiled on them! The difference is astounding. If you've never had a homegrown tomato, then I really don't know what you're doing with your life.

As for the rest of my garden, it's actually progressing nicely too! Now, the weather isn't loving the cabbages or romaine lettuce, but I knew it was too hot to put it in. I just did it because my parents gave me the plants and I figured why not? But when I pull those up, I'll get in my melons and expand to add corn. And the other crops are doing WAY better than last year. It really does pay to get them in early and to do things right. I can only imagine how beautiful my garden would be if I had done everything organic and had access to loads of compost and fresh rainwater. But either way, very pleased with the way things are going so far.

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Okay, so weekly update! Let's start off with some pictures.

Early in the week, Bill surprised me with breakfast and the most beautiful heels I've ever seeeeeeeeen. This is a shit-tastic picture so it obviously doesn't do them justice but omg. I've been eyeing glitter heels for so long and these are just perfect! Except for the fact that I don't think I can actually walk in them. Not only that, but I don't think I have an occasion to actually wear them. Those two things + me not liking to accept gifts anyway = probably taking them back.... :'( but we'll see! Moving on! While I was at my parent's house I...

 

doodled a little bit

watched bill slide around my kitchen floor, etc. things you probably don't care about!

but what was important (and what I didn't capture any pictures of, because it wasn't quite appropriate) - I went with my sister to her first chemotherapy session! We learned a lot, her treatment went well, and it just seemed to go very smoothly, which is such a relief! I could talk about this a lot more, but it'd be much easier for you to go to her personal blog if you want to learn more.

Oh, and two other things to mention - I bought my hair dye (have yet to dye it, but I intend on filming it!) and I finally scheduled my CT exam & xray, yayyyy! Anyway, all in all a pretty good past couple of days! Talk to you guys later. :)

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