May Musings

Life has been plodding along in a rather satisfactory and steady manner lately. Thankfully April didn't decide to live up to its name as far as weather goes - it has been quite lovely outside this past month. A little while ago I cleared out my closet, pulled out my Summer clothes, and have been enjoying being able to go outside with just a light summery dress on. 

READING

Just Send Me Word by Orlando Figgs.

A fascinating novel and true story about love and survival in the Russian Gulag.

PLAYING

A far bit of Domenico Scarlatti.

I am not too familiar with his music, but lately I've quite enjoyed sight-reading his sonatas.

THINKING

About what my summer will be like ... it will be quite the contrast from last year's summer since I will be working full time. 

I do hope I will have time to spend on art, though, something of which I've been neglecting lately.

COOKING

The most delicious red wine and garlic mushrooms sautèed in a pan. Recipe here.

GARDENING

My annual potted herbs that I harvest for tea. I love my little garden - I have four varieties of mint, lemon verbena, lemon balm, lavender, and a few more. I find gardening to be such a soothing hobby and it is so nice to have something to take care of and check up on every day.

DREAMING

About writing a novel. Dozens of ideas for a plot and characters have been popping into my head lately.

I've wanted to write a novel since I was a little girl, but it's just a matter of enough time to do it...

WALKING

Down to the beach almost every day. I hope I will always be able to live next to the ocean - it's basically been my back yard for as long as I can remember, and I just can't imagine it not being so.