At Home Campout (Snow Peak)
This week (May 29-May 31) we participated in the second annual At Home Campout with Snow Peak. It's their second year doing it, but only our first year joining in. We set up in the backyard and enjoyed two days of camping and being present in our own backyard. Next year we are definitely going to participate again. The best part about the At Home Campout is the fact that we had no definite plans for Memorial Day and this was perfect for us to celebrate. You can see more on my highlighted stories on Instagram under "Summer" highlights. We have already made plans and are going to participate in this At Home Campout every year as long as they have it. Snow Peak has a lot of great items for camping and just general use items. Edited to add the "At Home Campout recap" link.
Five Simple Things (May 28)
Hello.
This week was another slow week for us. I love how there's weeks where there isn't much to stress about. Stress and I don't get along. I don't think it gets along with many people. On Tuesday was the one year anniversary of the death of George Floyd. It is named the Day of Enlightenment for remembrance of his death. Even though we have these memorials, remembrances, and celebrations of life, it still doesn't address the issue of what's happening. I can't believe it's already been a year since his life was snuffed out in less than 10 minutes. He didn't die in vain and I hope his family has found some peace with it since then. More and more issues of racism are slowly coming out. Discrimination and racism are a huge issue around the world. I've been personally discriminated against. It makes you feel helpless and unwanted. I just don't understand. And, during this week we suffered another moment of crisis with yet another mass shooting. Anger and bitterness will creep in and take over if you let it. And, evil really does walk among us. On a more positive note, on May 26 was the Total Lunar Eclipse. It was early in the morning here, but we were up and ready for it. We had an amazing view of the Total Solar Eclipse here in 2017. It was something I was so happy to be part of and even more so for Skylar to be part of. For all you sky watchers, the Herbal Academy also did a blog post on foods you can make to celebrate the moon. Here are five things this week.
1. This Tour.
Five Simple Things (May 21)
Hello.
We had quite a slow week this week and I like it that way. We were going to do a podcast episode, but decided to wait another week and put one out, on our regular schedule of podcasting. Two weeks off is a good amount of time to get things back into focus for us. I'll be honest, I just haven't had the energy to sit and research, write, or even record anything, not even the intro. Not sure what's going on, but hopefully I can get things back on track this coming week. I have enjoyed not having any tasks or responsibilities this past week, though. I didn't get outside much, but I did sort through things and get some things organized inside the house. We also painted the front vestibule area, and I am eager to share that soon. For now, we will enjoy a slow weekend and catch up on some "us" time. Here are five things this week.
1. This Car.
2. This Videocall.
Lemon Cake
I can't cook. Period. Whatsoever. I used to be able to kind of "experiment" in the kitchen, but the last few years I've just lost all interest in even doing that. The only time I enjoy cooking, or baking, is when it's not planned. As in, spur of the moment type cooking or baking. One of those times was to make lemon cake. It went well, but there's a few things I would change in the future. I love lemon and the recipe I followed didn't give the lemon cake enough lemon taste.