I’ve spent a lot of time outside today. Well maybe not a TON but I did walk outside and have a bowl of cereal this morning. Plus I’m currently writing this while sitting outside…so that counts. This morning was a beautiful surprise. I realized that that Mac’s climbing tree has grown the most perfect little purple flowers all over it.
After the rain last night, hundreds of them had rained down into the grass in my backyard. I transplanted one branch into a recently used wine bottle.
They made my kitchen smell so good! Hopefully they’ll last just a few more days. Anyway, the tree flowers were such a simply pretty way to start my morning.
I’ve just decided that it’s of ultimate May importance to get into the Cinco de Mayo mood. So I’ve plugged in my fiesta lights, eaten a tortilla, and updated my facebook status in Spanish.
In no way am I trying to diminish the real reason for Cinco de Mayo, which is (thanks to wikipedia)Ā a celebration of a surprising Mexican Victory over France. š I just think it’s interesting how holidays can be so subjective right now.Ā It seems as though onceĀ one becomes more grounded in life or their community, they form holiday traditions that tend to stick. Right now, I’m just not into that. I sort of like the idea of allowing the holiday to take me where it pleases.
Take, for example, how I spent last 4th of July. I stuck my feet into a kiddie pool with some wonderful temporary Austinites and watched fireworks over town lake from my car. And that will be different from how I spend this year’s 4th and probably the next.
Personally, I just like to celebrate. Cinco de Mayo is the perfect excuse to cook up some Tamales and put my mom’s famous margarita recipe to the test. If I had even realized that it was earth day, I would have probably taken the time to plan a little garden party complete with needing-to-be planted flowers and tea…long island iced of course.
Fortunately for me, I have some wonderful friends who think the same way. Whether it’sĀ the Biggest Loser Season finaleĀ feast (Bethany, let’s plan this one), Friendsgiving, or TGIW…Thank God It’s Wednesday…weĀ can always find a reason to celebrate.
As you may know, it isĀ one of my favorite past times to turn an average dinner, happy hour, or whatever into the perfect opportunity for a toast. There is always something to toast to. There is always something that is worth recognizing and commemorating…even if it is only the endĀ of a bad day. Ā
So…Felicidades.!Here’s to making it through May 4th…just so we get to celebrate on the 5th.
liz
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