Going green with gardening

This weekend I would like to plant a miniature garden. It is kind of an impulsive move on my part because I don't have a green thumb, but I would like to have one. The only way is to try, right? Apartment living doesn't allow for a large garden, but I think I will use my big pots to grow some good stuff. Now, what to grow? Any suggestions? I'm thinking I will definitely want to grow some tomatoes, but that's all I got so far. Please help and I will be sure to post some pictures!

Birthday and Hotlanta

Here are some pictures from my birthday celebrations and my long weekend in Atlanta. So far 27 has been good to me.

Yi and Erika, my friends from work

Me and John

In Atlanta with Kyleigh

With my sisters

Kyleigh and Courtney outside "The World of Coke"

Courtney and Ky, inside the museum



This is a video of the fam tasting lots of Coca-Cola products from around the world.



Ky tried to make me taste something nasty, but I liked it!



If you ever find yourself with a "Beverly" in Italy, run in the other direction.



This has nothing to do with my birthday or Atlanta, but just a cute video I had on my camera. This is John and Ashland (John's roommate's dog). Isn't she the cutest thing ever?

Spring in my step

Today marks the first day of spring! We've made it through the winter. I actually have dined al fresco 3 times in the last couple weeks. Wearing flip flops on the weekend is not too far off. Each time spring comes around I get so excited because I love 70 degree days, open windows, flip flops, pedicures, sunglasses, dining al fresco, beautiful walks, and not scraping ice off my car. I just cringed thinking about that.

As the seasons change, I also grow older. Yesterday marks my 27th birthday. Wow, it is strange seeing that in writing. I've decided I am very excited about 27--I think it will bring lots of exciting things. I also have a fondness for odd numbers and I'm happy to move on from 26. This makes my sister, Courtney, cringe because she only likes even numbers.

In just a few short hours I will be in Atlanta visiting my family. Kyleigh lives in Atlanta, Courtney is flying down from Boston and my dad and I arrive tonight. I am the first to get into the city, so Kyleigh and I will park ourselves somewhere close to the airport, grab a drink and catch up, pick up my dad from the airport, have some dinner, and then finally pick up Courtney. I'm taking Monday off and cannot wait to move into long-weekend-mode. What's better than nice weather and family? Maybe a few birthday presents thrown in there as well.