Summer in our neck of the woods is beautiful like in most places all over the world. There are plenty of things to do during this season. After hibernating on the cold winter season and hiding in the closet during stormy weather (spring season), Summer is the best time to-clean our yard cut weeds and just enjoying the outdoors. Early summer offers plenty of opportunity to beautify our surroundings. After cleaning our place we also plan of going on a yearly family trip out of state. Seeing new places is also something I look forward every reset of the year. But this year 2020 is so different from previous years. This pandemic has been a blessing and a curse in itself. A lot of unexpected things happen on 2020. And I'm pretty sure everyone can relate.

So this year instead of going out and about a lot of us stayed home for most part. As per country or state in my case, we have different rules to abide. The new normal now is to wear a mask wherever you go. Some people fuss about it, but hey If I can save 1(one) life by wearing a mask I will do it in a heartbeat. I'm not gonna fuss and fight about it. 

Anyho, since we did not go on a trip last June, husband and I decided to stay local. He knew a guy that owns sunflower farm (private land) so he asked if we could go and take some photos. He told him YES and he said your wife can pick as many Sunflowers as she want. I am much obliged when he said that. 

SUNFLOWER FARM...

I was expecting a bunch of sunflower facing  upward standing tall and proud, but I guess we came out a little late on the season that they almost wilted and died. We busted our A** laughing because of the reality of what I saw. I mean it's a little disappointing but hey, can we just laugh our mistakes? We put our trip aside for a week or two. Both of us didn't know that sunflowers wilt in the middle of July. We should have known because we have hot summer in Louisiana. But that something we learned and maybe we can catch them beautiful flowers next year. Still we take advantage of the few that was left and took photos of them. 

Also husband took a bonus photos of me. I guess it's just me but when you think of other countries, also you envision a picture of yourself in a rail road. weird huh? But yes, I dreamed of the photos. LOL! I've seen that in so many different hallmark movies. hahaha. So yeah, that is the bonus part. We passed by and old road and I can't let the opportunity pass by in front of my eyes. 

 

PEACH BUTTER

Hey guys, I have learned something new over the weekend. The husband bought me a bunch of peaches. Husband told me his family had been canning peaches ever since he can remember. And since my MIL passed away 4 years ago,  no one in the family canned peaches no more. We have a few cans in our cabinets, the ones she made before she got sick, but I don't wanna touch them. That's husband memory from her moma and I don't wanna use it. Because we have so many peaches from our local farmers, I then search in the Internet how to make peach butter or anything related to peaches. I made peach cobbler already, also I made dried peaches which I sent to my family in the Philippines for them to try. One recipe that stand out is peach butter.I looks so easy but it just require canning which is perfect because I know for sure the husband will love it.


I forget where I got the recipe. I wish to give credit to the owner.

1.Wash peaches and peel.
2.blender and add brown sugar according to taste.
3.Slow cook for 8 hours (low heat)
CANNING:
1.Sterilize lid and bottle (boil 15 minutes)
2.Pour peaches to bottle. and close tightly
3.Boil for another 15 minutes
4. Do not touch for 24 hours.

Random Thoughts on a Saturday afternoon...

Today is a holiday here in the US. The husband is so busy working that means me and lilly are alone at home. well, technically I am not alone because my dog Lilly is just like human. But I don't know for some reason my heart is so heavy. I felt like I wanted to burst out into tears any minute. I have never felt alone for the longest time. I wonder if it's just my hormones, because I have my monthly visitor today. I kept myself busy already. been sewing my clothes that I bought the other day. I resized it. because it's too big. I did all my house chores and more. Normally I am OK at home alone. I am such a home buddy so it don't bother me. But today I don't understand. Is it because I know everyone are spending time together (families and friends). I am not complaining with the husband's job. We are blessed and I can't complain.

Anyhow Later, I am planning of canning the tomatoes husband bought at our local farmer's market. It will keep me occupied for sure. I'd better go. and keep myself busy.

Back in Shape!

It started out early this morning. After the husband left for work me and Lilly went for a walk just in front of the house. It has been 3 years since the last time I get up and walk a mile or 2. It is very easy to gain weigh in this side of the world. The're is not much walking or jogging around here. Whenever you wanna go somewhere, all you gotta do is get in your vehicle and drive. You see, in the Philippines we have to walk 10 miles or so to get to the destination. Or if you prefer to ride you also have a choice, but I'd rather walk every-time I go somewhere.

Then surprisingly after doing a lot of work inside and outside the house, I still have the energy to workout. I searched on YouTube a good workout video and found one. It's a Two weeks challenge and I am planning of finishing it. fingers crossed. I feel so bloated and so heavy lately. I set my mind on loosing a few lbs. and I am serious about it.

Gotta update my blog daily now. Accountability and Focus...

Love Always,
Honeybunch

38....

38 is just a number. This year the husband surprised me on my birthday. He invited a few family members. I had no clue what happened. I just knew that a vehicle pulled up in our yard and then here they comes. The pandemic has been very tragic for most people and we take it seriously. We have not seen many of our families and on my birthday was the first time we had family gathering. They brought a bunch of foods, and ice cream and cakes and many other dessert. My tummy is full but my heart is way fuller. I cried like a baby because I was so happy. 

Took this photo 06/17/2020   

NEW CHAPTER......

Today I decided to log into my blog. It has been a while again since the last time I visited my page. I feel like this is a long overdue post AGAIN.... what's new right??

But seriously I feel like I will be back in blogging again. It is so fun to just read all those previous post I made. Just like going back to the exact moments in the past. It helped me feel better at times when I'm missing the family back home.

I ordered External drive for my laptop, So I'll be able to save some photos and transfer it here. I cant save photos on my computer right now, the storage is just not enough. I'm excited for that. There are a lot of stories to tell and can't wait to share it with you all, or shall I say y'all. (LOL)

Ciao for now...

LOVE,
Honeybunch!

MY HEART SPEAKS!

Time sure flew by....

My blog started 2008, and 12 years later I still update my online diary once in a while. .. 

I cannot believe I started this journey 12 years ago. I have so many post that I wished I'd just kept it private instead of deleting it in the online world, But hey that drastic decision was part of my healing process...

Who I was 12 years ago?...

   Sometimes I looked back on my younger years laughing at myself  or at times I give her a pat  on her back for being so strong.. Back then, I was so innocent, but I thought I was so grown up back then. LOL! probably I will say the same thing about me 12 years after I posted this. I remember I thought I knew everything. I thought I had my ducks lined up. I thought life is perfect. no flaws, just perfectly perfect! But one tragedy hit me so hard. My mom passed away and it crashed me to bits. I was like what now? I was so lost but I did not show it to anyone. I just pretended I was OK. but deep inside me I was so broken. I cried every night and wipe my tears the next day like nothing happens. People judge me at that time. Just because I did not show my real emotions to everyone. They thought I care less about my mom. They thought I just dust it off and live a happy life the next day. But no, that is not the story. I WAS SO BROKEN AND STILL BROKEN as I missed my NANAY every single day. Typing this makes me cry :(

Who Am I 12 years later?

   To be honest I am still figuring out. I truly do not know yet. Maybe that is what life is all about. We never know what the future holds for us, we JUST continue to learn and  figure things out. Still my ducks are not in a row.. I rely on my daily decision making. I might F*cked up. who knows. But as much as possible I tried to think gazillion times now before making decisions whether it'll  will be about finances or  just life in general... 

You only live once you know, and If you do it right, Once is just enough! 

Xoxo,
HONEY