Homebody heaven

What do the past 5 weekends have in common? They've been effusively packed with exciting, energetic, engrossing activities. From sumo in Osaka, a whirlwind tour of Kyushu, and a couple jaunts through the hills of Tokushima, I've been all over! So what was I about to do with a 3 day weekend that saw no big plans??? Let me tell you. 

Check out those bursts of color! 

Saturday morning I started off with a trip to my favorite recycle shop, Sun & Green. I came away with 9 work shirts/sweaters and a cute summer dress, all for just under ~$20. 

Adding these to my closet made me realize that the weather's changing a lot lately, and so should my closet! So I spent the afternoon shuffling, organizing, and folding my clothes. 

Where's my Goodwill color gradient cheatsheet when I need it?

This one doesn't look as sharp, but don't worry. There's a system!

The best part of sewing is matching patterns. :3

All that playing with fabric reminded me that I have another closet full of beautiful scrap cloth. So I went over and whipped up a few drawstring bags for some future occasion. Still thinking on the string part, but they'll come soon. 

Each morning I spent some time in my biblio (NOT teca!). I'm at the beginning of a study that takes you through major themes of the bible and asks thoughtful questions about each day's contents. 

I'm not a very clever student, but at least persistent. 

On Sunday I went to church for the first time in ages. It was so nice to sing those familiar opening/closing songs and see my pastor rest his hands on his tummy with a self satisfied smile when he made silly remarks. That night I went to the pastor's house for dinner and discussion about Zaccheus. It's a wonder they got away without hearing that awesome Zaccheus song from me. 

Makeshift bamboo supports.

During the downtimes I've been a reading machine. 

Finished up the Scorch Trials, 2nd book of the Maze

Runner Trilogy. I'm glad I don't live in a dystopian world.

Then started on a the Book Thief, a sweet story with a 

delightfully unexpected writing style. 

In audiobook world I finished Around the World

in 80 Days, began and finished Jewish Children

(inspiration for Fiddler on the Roof?), and started 

Persuasion, another Jane Austen goody. 

Monday's focus has been on gardening! Not that I have one, but I do have a patio. So I planted some tomatoes, cucumber, and a sprouting garlic. I also finally found a bin to start composting. My burnable garbage bag doesn't fill up nearly as fast as the food starts rotting, so I thought this might be a better alternative than wasting all those expensive trash bags. 

If this were more detailed you'd be able to see the fruit flies going crazy. Yuck!

Magic Mountain.. I may resume you someday.

And of course, on a free weekend with gorgeous weather, how could I pass up the chance to go for a walk or two?

Now, to conclude the night, I have some long overdue letters to write.