This summer, so far

Wow...it has been a while since I have written here.  A long while.  So here's the d's:  I have been busy.  Not like crazy, I am going to lose my mind busy, but occupied.  My sister and I took a twelve day trip to France, Germany, Ireland, Switzerland, and Luxembourg.  It was wonderful.  It's still a little surreal that we went.

So, as a result, my bank account got a little low.  So I went on a mostly spending hiatus.  Okay, so I spent like a dollar on 25 cent ski ball games when my bestie from the westie came and may have spent some money when we went out, but really, it was minimal.  I have ridden my bike and walked to downtown events, where I have enjoyed free outdoor music without paying a dime.  Granted, I had a friend pay for some things, but that was a belated birthday present and that was not my intention.

I made a birthday card for my mom, who fawned for quite a while over it.  (*score*)  

And made my own watercolors.  (I would likely use a different recipe or actual pre made paints next time.

I did breakdown and buy some deep fried goodness at the fair.  (It was the fair, after all, it only happens once a year.)  And I had some awesome friends who enjoyed my first demolition derby with me.

I attempted to bike to see my grandpa a few hours away.  Unfortunately, I got really turned around with GPS and could not make it there before dark.  It was a good workout, even if I didn't log all my miles on my RunKeeper app.

I continue to clean out my pantry, which still surprisingly has food.  And I have started to bake with whatever is left there.  (Score with these chocolate chip pumpkin muffins.)

I housesat for my parents last week, which allowed me to access their food and pantry (per my mum), but I didn't go overboard.  It did help stretch things, though, and at this point, was more practical than getting paid.  So, onto my hand at making my own bread.  (Wish me luck.)