Back and minty fresh: Random Tuesday Thoughts
Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at 3:27AM 
Hey, it's Tuesday again! The first Tuesday after I'm back, all refreshed and inspired from my photography retreat!
(Well, I'm back anyway.)
It really was a lovely workshop. I've seen a lot of the hosting artist's work before, but I've never seen her while working. That was pretty cool. And eventually I decompressed and realized that I didn't have to fold any laundry, I wasn't there to answer when work called, and nobody was chanting "Mom mom mom mom it's boken! It's boken! It's boken! Fix it? Fix it? Fix it? You fixed it!" in my ear. It only took 2 days.
(The workshop was 2 and a half.)
The other cool part was I got to spend some time with my Mom and have actual conversations about things that were not my kid, in a location where we weren't being monologued to death by said kid. Your Mom is not as cool as mine unless she would also sneak a box of wine into a centre run by the United Church.
I realized I'm starting to dread writing Random Tuesdays, not because I don't like writing them but because it means I have to go back to work tomorrow. *shudder*
Zombie Stormtrooper. It was only a matter of time.
Dear Spambots: This is NOT a fucking forum. Stop telling me you're new here. I don't care.
I finally picked mint out of the garden that smells like mint and not weeds. It went straight into a mojito. (It was after noon, so it was okay.)
Now to wait for some strawberries to add to those. Isn't gardening fantastic?
It took me a while this weekend to unwind and start feeling relaxed and creative, but it sure didn't take me long to pick up on the fact that all I had to do to get fed was show up. There were home-cooked meals 3 times a day, snacks in between, and they catered to all my weird food restrictions. Sure, I can have a cookie - they're gluten-free! Hell, have three or four!
In related news, I now weigh the same as I did post-partum.
*trudges back to Weight Watchers*
Got a few random thoughts? Pile 'em up and add the shiny button. Then link up! Happy Tuesday!
Reader Comments (38)
The retreat sounds fun...glad you were able to kind of get refreshed, LOL!
The mojitos sound great...keep that garden going!
Sounds like you had a nice girl weekend.
There is nothing better than fresh stuff from the garden. Hey, that boy of yours is old enough to weed and young enough to think it's fun.
Isn't mint a fruit? Then Mojito's are just fine for breakfast!! That' my story and I am sticking to it. I am growing mint too just for this reason!!
Glad you were able to unwind and enjoy your creative weekend!
I linked up!!
Hugs
Cheers!!
SueAnn
YAY!! for away time for Mom but uh do you think your mom may have had a hard time getting away from her talker?
Let's just not talk about weight, mmkay.
Jealous of your relaxing kid free weekend... and that you have a Mom that sneaks wine into a church run event. Lucky girl.
Hey, the blog looks good. I like the font on the post titles, an your new tabs at the top.
Glad you enjoyed the retreat, and yeah, your mom (and her wine) rules.
Zombie storm trooper. Of course.
Did you hear the Captain's wife had her baby last week?
I had a weekend away from my kids once... sadly I don't remember what that feels like. Obviously I need to repeat the experience. Soon.
A kid free weekend? And nobody asked you for stuff or called you mommy? Uninterrupted conversations? Makes my head spin. I really thought it was a myth.
Your mom must be fantastic, I would sooner volunteer to go with one of the kids than go with mine on a retreat. :(
You kid free weekend sounds awesome. I'm hoping to have one of those someday. Hey, they eventually grow up so it's a possibility.
No mint or strawberries here, but we do have thousands of black raspberries that are ripening.
lmfao! you never fail to make me smile :)
Sorry you have to go to work tomorrow :(
I expect your mojito recipe in my email box by the end of the day. That's an order. :)
So glad you had a great time getting away. Yeah, it takes a while to decompress, so hopefully next time you can have a longer break. :)
So, how was the mojito?
I've never had any desire at all to garden. ever. until you mentioned using it for alcoholic beverages. Now I'm plotting where to put my garden patch.
My step-mom would so sneak in some wine.
Too bad you couldn't get to the relaxing earlier. Sounds like a fun trip.
I want someone to make 3 meals a day and snacks for me. Just for one day would be cool. I don't even have restictions.
MMM, fresh mint and strawberries.
Mojitos sound great! Glad you had a good time this weekend!
Glad you enjoyed your retreat. We all need to get away from the rugrats at some point.
Mojitos and cookies and a weekend away with your Mom (with Wine!) - good for you!
Don't let the the number on the scale 'weigh' on you. If you can zip your jeans - all is well with the world. And if you can't - retail therapy is wonderful for the soul.
Mmmm-strawberry mojitos. It's five oclock somewhere right?
Man, how is it my randomosity seems to be so freaking long? Anyway, happy randomness. I'm on a week long break from my work. It's kind of nice.
it sounds like you had a wonderful weekend! You should do it more often. I love the random Tuesdays, thanks for hosting!
Sounds like a good retreat and about the right amount of one-on-one time with Mom.
I just don't understand why I can't grow mint! Angry! I'll never be able to make a mojito at this rate. Meanwhile I've got six huge tomato plants that are already laden with beautiful fruit. Rum gazpacho, anyone?
Your weekend sounds great! I now want to have a garden just to plant mint...
You sound like you had fun! I am glad you are back though!!
Yum! Mojitos!