Flowers make us happy! Exercising does not.

This is a photo I took while walking around my mother-in-law's neighborhood in England earlier this year. We went to England for Jackie's wedding, Nigel's sister. It was as England is - rainy. But, the wedding was lovely and it was pleasant hanging out with family in England.

But back to flowers...I planted about 100 bulbs in the yard yesterday. It was a fantastic Fall day in Newcastle, partly sunny and about 65 degrees (for a few hours). I had always wanted to order bulbs from Brecks Bulbs - you know that flyer you always get in the mail, then you mark everything you want but never actually order? That's the one! I actually ordered and the bulbs arrived the other day. Thank goodness it came with planting instructions! I've only planted bulbs one other time in the my life and am convinced I didn't do it right because I don't recall seeing the flowers the following spring.

I planted wildflowers and tulips and hyaciniths. My girlfriends, Tammy and Virginia, would be proud! They are yardaholics - they say working in the yard relieves stress. Eating popcorn (with real butter) and watching a happy Oprah show relieves my stress, that, and naps.

You know those exercise commercials where they say take time for yourself? Let me just say that exercising is not first choice when taking time for myself. Reading, Cooking, Eating, Napping, Shopping, Blogging, Watching a movie with Kristie, Playing with Calla, Talking to friends and family, but NOT exercising. Who are they kidding. Nobody likes exercising. We may like how we feel when we're done or a few hours later but nobody really likes it when they're going thru it.

We're going to see the Bee Movie today. Will let you know what we think.