New Plants And A Vacation - Finally!

So last week I decided to try the plant thing again. Yes, this is like my second or third (maybe a fourth?) time, but I am trying a new tactic. Succulents. Those are hard to kill right??? So, last week I started off with a mini rose bush and I thought I was doing good until I looked inside and saw all the mold in the dirt. I definitely wasn't over watering it and I hadn't even had it a week. I ended up throwing it out because I don't think can be good and I don't want that stuff floating around the air I breathe.

So I went back to Trader Joe's and I bought two succulents instead. I figured those would be harder to kill, and as of today, I don't see any mold growing. Plus, we're in a severe drought so its easy on the environment. And so far, so good. No wilting and it actually looks like they are growing. I should have taken a before shot!

I have to admit it kind of bothers me that I am excited about my new plants. I feel like this has to be some kind of initiation step before you become a full on cat lady. And I don't even have any cats. But I want one and I have never wanted one before. Ugh….

Sometime this week I will eventually go to Home Depot and see about finding them a bigger pot and another family member so that they can all be together (#futurecatladyintraining). I was supposed to do that a few days ago, but I got a little sidetracked.

And guess what!? I took a leap and I am going on a solo trip to Las Vegas!!! My first solo trip actually. I am pretty excited to go and I don't regret booking the trip one bit. My sister is supposed to meet up with me there, but we shall see. Even if she doesn't go, I plan on enjoying myself. I definitely want to have a spa day, lay out by the pool, check out a walking tour and participate in the happy hour festivities. And the price of the trip was extremely affordable. Now, I just need to work on that Vegas body and pray on that room upgrade when I get there!

I am thinking I need to start doing these solo vacations more often because we only have one life to live and you might as well have fun and create memorable experiences. :) A lot of people I know don't have money to travel and while I do not have an endless supply of it myself, I still want to get out there and explore. And I am more than willing to do what I have to do so I can get there.

Anyways, here are my new plants…I am thinking they need a name? And don't judge me on the last photo. I need to work on the lighting. I would have tried to edit it to help brighten it up, but my computer started acting up and wouldn't let me. Figures.

My new babies