Happy Father’s day to my pops, who is a big ol’ cat lover even though he pretends not to be, but I see him leaving the back door ajar in hopes that Maggie or Joey would come outside with him while he tends his garden.
silly parents…
green house
My sister and I had a eureka! moment when we drove by a bonsai street vendor yesterday. We picked one out for our dad to celebrate father’s day today. I love the way this bonsai juts out to one side so rebelliously.
And even though it’s been 100 degrees outside lately, the philodendron are thriving in the coolness of the house. And Tuan’s garlic bulbs are sprouting like crazy!
here comes the sun…
bits and pieces from yesterday…
Breakfast date at Waffle House down the street from Tuan’s house. The waitress was really sweet and the hash-browns are delicious! Probably more than the waffles, ironically enough. This art car pulled up soon after we were seated. The kids and passerbys made pit stops to take photos with the car while the owner, a burly, bald guy, drank his coffee nonchalantly with the morning newspaper.
We stopped by Wabash Feed & Antiques in search of some gardening tools and seeds for a Father’s day gift. They have such a variety selection of seeds and goods there, and there are kittens and ducks in the back room!
A little shopping down 19th Street meant stopping by Grace & Co. for some quality antique browsing. The day began with the sky filled with giant fluffy clouds, but by noon, they all dispersed and the sun really beat down on us. We had to stop by MAM’s for a refreshing snowcone to cool down from the staggering heat. So much for antique shopping during the summer in Houston, right? Well, at least I’ll have all day to cool off and chill in the AC today.
Waffle House…
(this guy just had a WTF moment)
Wabash Feed & Antiques…
Grace & Co. …
(these painted eggs remind me of burly boys like Ro and Kendell, who know exactly what Fabergé means…it gave me a good laugh)
MAM’s House of Ice…
out of the work cave
I’ve been working for an entire week straight. Work, sleep, work, sleep, work, laundry, sleep. Tomorrow, I’ll finall be off and have time to relax and walk around the Heights to do a little antique shopping and browsing. Tomorrow’s gonna feel like this….
to do list
“I regret nothing!”
Things to accomplish in the next month:
[] cut my zombie hair. I’ve been telling everyone I haven’t cut my hair in months, but now that I think about it, it’s actually been about a year. I blame my lazy genes. Also, is it gross that I enjoy pulling my split ends apart? Don’t answer that.
[] fill out my moleskin. These drawings are a result of massive loss of brain cells and stimulation over the last few years, but it’s a start.
[] carry my camera around more often. I’ve been missing out on a few photo-ops lately and I don’t carry around my camera as often as I used to anymore. ,
[] F I N A L L Y break into my chucks that I bought several years ago. If you’re wondering, yes, I did buy them when it was trendy. And also, I’m trying to accomplish task number three. This is me being lazy and lying on my back with my camera.
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