Some work's finally getting done around here by someone else - and that's pretty cool. Although I admit, I felt like a schmuch today, trapped inside the house while I watched 3 guys bust their butts tearing up our yard. It's weird to have other people working around here and not be working along side them. In the span of 2 days, our yard went from very green to very brown. It's almost completely dirt at the moment. A bit strange.
The neighbors seem very excited about the project. Are we putting in ponds? Installing a driveway? Did I bury Dan in the yard? I didn't realize rain gardens would require tearing up the entire yard. But, it's kinda nice to have a mostly blank slate to work with.One of the workers reminded us both of a wrestler/porn star. Not sure if he ever held either position but he did admit to a previous career as a stunt man. Huh.
So, that's the excitement around the house these days.
Getting ready for a trip to STL in the middle of next week. It's been challenging to wrap my mind around going back this time. Some things are much closer to the surface than I'm used to/comfortable with and I can't seem to tuck them back in to their hiding spot. But that's the point, I suppose. I've noticed some small things that have changed, which is nice.
On the work front, another colleague got the axe on Friday. It was a long time coming, so it's good that it's finally over. I'm recruiting for the next crew, but a good part of me just isn't into it like I usually am. It's been a rough year for everyone at work, I think. I can't wait for this crew to be done. A few folks in particular are huge thorns in my side. Never expected that. I now know all too well that we recruit/hire our own problems. Yikes. Lesson learned, I hope.
Looking forward to yoga at the gym tomorrow, putting in some soaker hoses and the water timer, and yanking a lot of ivy. Hoping the crew isn't going to be back tearing shit up again in the morning. It was a rude awakening today when the wrestler/porn star started up the back hoe right outside our bedroom (dining room) window.
