I decided to start going to the gym again. Well my boyfriend decided he was goong to start going and convinced me to go with him. I've gained weight and haven't been happy about it because I don't like getting tired easily and clothes not fitting. 

I decided to try this running plan to ease myself into it. My hip started to hurt after running so I'm going to pace myself to avoid further injury. I really want to become fit to enjoy things like hiking and taking part in a 5k. 

I got to see family and the boys today. :)

Cephas

Banchi

Todi

The kitchen wall painting is complete. Yay! 

So happy with my kitchen redo I did in the last week. I finally have the green kitchen I've wanted since I bought the house. 

Before

After

Before - not a fan of brass

After - splurge on handles from Lowe's 

Yesterday I worked on the kitchen and did some shopping. I'm trying acquire plants for the front yard. I thought this hibiscus was beautiful. 

My mother loves solar or LED planters so I grabbed these on sale at Lowes. 

From the garden

I've got no tomatoes but ton of green beans!

I wanted something temporary for an ottoman while I search. I think this will due for now. I found it Habitat for Humanity. Red is my third favorite color after Green and Blue. ;)

This is what happens at work. Ice cream sundae Day. 

Bangs. Yay or Nay?? Not sure how I feel about them. 

I finally took the plunge and decided to start painting the kitchen. Unsure if I'll do white above the beams. I really like the green color. 

Over ripe bananas = banana bread 

May actually be my first time making it. Funny part is used a Betty White recipe I found on Pinterest. 

Bangor State Fair

Today we went to the Bangor State Fair. We went on a bunch of rides and ate fried food. I wasn't feeling super after the Berry Go Round, but tried to continue with the rides. 

I finally got to try a fried twinkie. It was sweet and tasty warm.

I also indulged in fried oreos which I have to say I liked more than the fried twinkie. mmmm. 

We spent a ridiculous amount to win this minion but I was left the fair happy. :)

Today I went and saw Pride and Prejudice performed at Folger Library at the University of Maine. My friend Jess was in the play. It was part of a project where casting was done differently giving various people opportunities to play roles that they wouldn't normally be cast in. There were guys playing the part of girls and a person that was a brain injury survivor. I loved hearing the story and I was engrossed in the drama of the Jane Austen story. 

More digging found out not a foundation but a very large well. We hit water. Peter said good news is that its not an old outhouse. :P this is going to require more digging. 

Last night we worked on getting a large rock out of the ground that was sticking up so that the lawn mower wouldn't hit it. We ended up digging more after finding more large rocks like it was an old foundation. I thought we could use the rocks for a later project. I have a few more rocks to dig up that are sticking out. 

Happy to report stuff is growing in the garden. 

A new print for the wall by one of my favorite Maine artist Alan Claude. I picked it up while at the Yarmouth Clam Festival. It's of Pemaquid Point lighthouse that we recently visited. I will have to keep an eye out for a better frame for it that fits an 8x8 print. 

I had a fun weekend visiting family in southern Maine. 

You have to get a Lime Rickey while at the Yarmouth Clam Festival. 

My furry nephew Cephas. :)

The boys Todi and Banchi. They were waiting for treats. 

"Hahahaha Wha?" Yes I got another minion. I am happy. He was the one I really wanted.