When was the first day of spring? It's feels as if I have been lost in my own home surrounded by nothing but trees and the animals who would sing for me every morning. I went outside today, trying to get a feel of spring, but is it really here for it is here because the weather person said so. Either way, it is the time of the season where I have to do major upgrading on my yard. I was very lucky to have purchased my home with a beautiful back yard next to the forest.
I fell in love with this house the first time I saw it. It was on the market on the 4th day and I said to myself I have to check it out and as soon as I got to the back yard. I was stunned. I was amazed at the beautiful fall color of leaves and the bushes of red thorns had brighten every inches of the yard. Although my house is small, it is very cozy and a great place to raise a family. I live on a quiet, sort of dead end street next to the forest, single family homes with very little activities except for the squirrels, and it's almost two years and everything is peaceful.
Finding a the right home is like finding the right wife. The first time I looked to purchase a home was in 2010 and every house I've been to was the one, until I saw the next one and although I tried to file papers, it never went through. I was young back then and did I really know what I want in life or even in a house? There was a house in particular that I thought it was a great deal. 29K and I wanted to cash it. Am I crazy. The only reason why I like this house was because it was two story single home and everything was new. It had potential, but like many new home buyers or single guys who wants to find the right one, it isn't easy. My parents came to see it and they disapproved the house due to many reasons. It was in the bad section of town, on a one way, right next to a bad h.s., no garage, and everything else. I thanked them for their insight and they were right. I should have looked at all the factors before making any decision. Thinking about how naïve I was, that was how I felt when I first met the girl of my dreams at the green bay tournament.
Sometimes when you think you know it all, in reality what you know, others may have already known. I am glad I found the house that I love. I feel good living here and being independent is a good thing. But like all good things, there are flaws. Not that spring had arrived, I hope there will be no more snow so I can fix the yard, clean the bricks, bring in more soil, plant more flowers and vegetables. The answer you guys might be asking is. Do I do the yard work?
My answer is I am a gardener and a environmentali
st. I believe in keeping the environment clean and I always throw my organic waste in my small section of compose.
Last year, I had almost fallen prey to a bad contractor. He promise to fix my roof, but did such a bad job. I came home from school and he tore the shingles off, but had peeled my gutter in the process. I did pay him a good 350, and I sent him on his way. What kind of a contractor comes to work with a black basketball short and a black t-shirt with nothing, but a flat bar and a hammer.
What did I do? Well, I did what I always do. Called my cousins and we got to work peeling the shingles off and tossing it in a dumpster. I called a friend to installed the shingles because he had a nail gun and he helped me with the main and garage roof. Thanks John. I owe that guy. I under paid him, but he's one of those people who is willing to help. And so I learned from this guy that helping others is what counts and good karma will come your way one day.
My new roof. I fixed it on a hot summer day to and it was back pain labor. Thanks Mom! for the watermelons.
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I used to plant some peppers, green onions, hmong squases, and others.
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This was so beautiful during the spring and fall, but now it looks hopeless until I help refurbish it.
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The front yard needs to be swept clean. I need to wash the bricks and dyed it back to red then add more soil to the foundation and put back the bricks. Can't wait to DIY this project.
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These are cilantro plants with seeds still on the branches. I dried it so I can reuse the seeds soon. Have about 4 of three and cilantro will be an abundant.
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My fishing poles. It's almost here. Will she watch me fish?
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Logs for BBQS.
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