curb appeal

let's see .... i moved into this house in september and about that time is when the big tree in the front yard was removed. since then there's been a big mound of mulch in the yard which some joked as being my compost pile.

months later i finally got an idea. i took the rocks that bordered the two flowerbeds previously and made a new flowerbed out of the tree mound. now if i can just keep the colorful flowers alive for a little while, my efforts will be worth it. :-)

greener pastures, maybe?

i was offered a position with the county last week. my friend, Dot, works as the tax collector assessor and needed another helper in her office so i applied. about a month later she offered me the job and i accepted. so last monday i turned in my two-week notice to a mostly un-curious boss. friday is my last day, thank goodness. i tell you what, to work in a place where no one cares about your doings, it's all very strange and i still haven't gotten used to it even after nearly 2 years.

next week i'll be in the northwest with my mom for vacation. we've had that planned for a while now. and the day after i return from vacation i'll drive to San Antonio with my new coworkers for a 2-day seminar. June 10 will be my first day in my new office.

so what will i be doing? well, i'll be working with the public nearly all day, every day, with three other ladies. i'll help the people register their vehicles with the state, give them license plates, handicap permits, process titles, and many other things i have no clue about yet. it'll be completely different than anything i've done before. kind of a mix between office and fast food cultures.

i'm a bit nervous about the learning curve, but i'm a fast learner so i should be alright. i hope. wish me luck! :-)