Projects and Changes

Brandon and I spent most the last two weekends doing something very exciting...ok...not that exciting, but definitely an improvement to our backyard and our basement. First, we got rid of a ton of old paint and flourescent light bulbs that were left in our basement by the home's previous owners. We also ripped up the band planet growing out of control over what I referred to as "the grave," a big pile of rocks in the backyard, and built a patio for our firepit. Brandon did a great job scoping it out and we worked as a team to complete it. 

The rain is still gradually doing it's job washing off the excess sand (the brick is actually red, not tan), but it's finished. Here are a few pictures of the project:

AFTER: 

BEFORE

In other news, I found out last week that I was accepted into the University of Cincinnati's master's of marketing program. Whoo hoo! The GRE wasn't a waste and I never had to take it again. I will start classes in the summer, so I'm bracing myself for the change. I will have to give up spinning and adoptions at the shelter for the time being, which sucks, but it's best for my long-term plans. Wish me luck!

Tomorrow we're headed east to play frisbee golf with Paula and Kirk, which should be fun. I've never played, but I think I will enjoy it more that regular golf! We're also going to pick up a $35 Earth Machine composter through a one-day sale through the Hamilton County Waste District.