Its so HOT!

As much as I love MAY, I don't like just how hot it has become. I have had a terrible case of skin burn and allergies already, for which I lost 2 weeks from work and reading and fun! and there is still another few months of heat to go, before the season begins to change!!!

On the plant front - I had thought that a lot of the sun-summer-loving plants would do well, however my bougainvilleas are having a very tough time, but those that grow on the roadsides in our city are flourishing.
I have tried thrice to grow sunflowers, and all 3 have died. they didn't grow at all.
A lot of the other plants too are not doing well either - the leaves are bearing the brunt of the heat, and the soil always seems very dry ( does anyone know what I can do to counter that?).

In real life - With a 7.50 Rs hike per litre on petrol, our hard lives have just become tougher... coz petrol price hikes ALWAYS impact all other things... so everything is becoming costlier, hence the same amount of money is lasting us even less than ever before. frugal living, anyone?
Electricity is another pain... we have barely had any electricity this last week... how productive, efficient and happy can anyone be sweating in candle light?
All in all, the last week has been a week of lows in terms of just survival.

On the other hand - I have had rather mixed experiences on the work front - people actually try and take advantage of you, especially if they know you are in need!
Why would you not appreciate the skill and hard work of a person? why try and cheat and fleece? Sometimes people are not what they seem!

On the studies front - I am completely confused with my syllabus, and my exams start from 1st June... fingers crossed!

Have I bitten off more than I can chew?

I LOVE MAY!

MAY is one of my favourite months :)

 
The heats coming on, but the plants are all green and growing!

Today I spent a lazy day - reading some of my favourite blogs and visiting some new ones!
This inspired me to capture parts of my lovely week past...well, little tidbits of it really.

It's the time for Salads and Coolers!

Its the time for tasty yummy light food and times with friends!




I also finally joined a local BOOK CLUB (I have been searching for, and wanting to be a part of a book club for many years now).... the schedule is rather challenging ( I just hope I can cope along! and participate!) - 1 book every 2 weeks! aaaiiiyaaaiiiiiyaaiii!!!

I LOVE the cottagy feel of my new home, and that I have my very own room! Don't have to share it with anyone, by own a/c and entertainment centre :-D and a door and window which open into the garden.

THIS MONTH HAS LOADS HAPPENING... I can see my long list, and I am quite happy with the possibilities opening up -- now, just 'fingers crossed' that everything works out - the best way it can!

 I have 4 assignments to complete this month, with exams on them coming up in 1st week of June. such FAT books... I must summon the courage to read & study them :(

2 meetings lined up - which could open up interesting opportunities and possibilities professionally...hopefully, both these meetings will  happen this week...so, dear god...please watch out for me :)


For the 1st time, the dogs have their own space too :)

I do feel that space is important! space to breath and just be! it's not the real estate, but the mental state!

 

I cut the grass the other day and  got a little boo-boo from the lawn mower... treating myself to some feel good cold coffee therapy :) 

Project Garden this week will include: adding nutrition to the garden and plants by way of - Cow dung and fertilizers, and regular watering.
I hope to fortify the plants so they can handle the approaching scorching heat!

I made a quick 1 day trip out of town, yesterday - with quick trips, you spend most of your time in travelling or waiting for transport, lots of walking from one point to another, and very little time at the actual event!
so in all the travelling and meeting everyone and participating in the event, I FORGOT to take pictures!
So, We have to wait for 1 year, before i go back for this annual event again!

However, I LOVED meeting up with everyone again... it was in November last year when we were all together at my cousin's wedding!
Yesterday was more relaxed, chatting, lots and lots of tea, great food!
I was put on 'butter the bread' duty... fragrant slow job :)

A rather unusual thing is happening in my driveways... from the crack is growing - 'sadabahar' ` literal translation is 'always spring'. Its a lovely plant, which needs very little care, and blooms pretty much on its own. I/We didn't plant this... it just flew on over, and have made home in our driveway... adding a welcome to all who visit the building!



some more pictures from around my garden and days coming soon!