Wow, it’s May. It’s hard to believe. My mind is still kind of somewhere in the middle of February. I feel like we just celebrated New Year’s. But alas, we just left the first third of the year behind us. May is going to be a busy, but fun month for me.
+ I’ll start off this month with fieldwork. When you read this, I will be somewhere in Sonoma County tracking down hydrological data. I mean, I admit, it could be much worse. It’s nice in Sonoma this time of year and it’s nice to get out of the office every once in a while.
+ Then, in a couple of weeks, I will be going to a Women’s Wellness Retreat with my friend Susi for the weekend and I am so excited. I wanted to do something like this for a long time. Have you been to a retreat? I cannot tell you how much I need some downtime (+ girl time!) after my travel home fell through in March. I also haven’t seen Susi since January, which is way too long.
+ Later this month, I’ll be attending the wedding of one of my dear friends and I am so thrilled that I was able to work that out between work and other commitments. Sadly, I haven’t been able to attend many of my friend’s weddings in the past (sometimes living so far away truly sucks!), so I am really looking forward to witnessing these two lovely people tie the knot. It’s going to be so much fun!
+ Fun fact: my friend is getting married on the same day that J and I got married (12th freakin’ years ago – I don’t even know how that is possible). This is so cool that we’re going to share our anniversary!
+ Other than that, I am hoping to run, read, and knit. What else is new?
What’s going on with you in May?
Maribeth
May 2, 2018 at 7:26 amJack turns 80 on May 4th. Then there is Mother’s Day to share with my daughter and grandchildren, and perhaps a quick visit to see my sister. Oh yes, and crochet!
san
May 4, 2018 at 11:28 pmHappy birthday to Jack! The big 8-0!
Beth
May 2, 2018 at 7:34 amWe’re celebrating 12 years of marriage this May too! Woo hoo! Sounds like you do have a busy month ahead but it sounds like wonderful things, that Women’s Retreat sounds amazing! I hope you enjoy it!
san
May 4, 2018 at 11:29 pmOh damn, I just asked you in your blog how long you’ve been married… that’s amazing that you’re also celebrating your 12th anniversary this month! Time flies!
Kathleen
May 2, 2018 at 7:51 amPlease share more about the retreat! That sounds amazing!
san
May 4, 2018 at 11:29 pmI definitely will. I am so curious!
Shybiker
May 2, 2018 at 10:06 amEnjoy the wedding and month!
san
May 4, 2018 at 11:29 pmThank you :)
Katie
May 2, 2018 at 12:05 pmIt can be hard when friends live far away, but I’m so glad you’re getting to make it to her wedding. That’s such a special opportunity to be a part of.
san
May 4, 2018 at 11:30 pmI know right? I am so happy I can make it happen this time.
ShootingStarsMag
May 2, 2018 at 1:01 pmAw, that’s too fun your friend will have the same wedding anniversary as you. And I’m really glad you are able to attend the wedding!! That wellness retreat sounds amazing – I can’t wait to hear all about it!
-Lauren
san
May 4, 2018 at 11:30 pmI’ll definitely share my experience at the retreat. I am curious how it’s going to go!
Akaleistar
May 2, 2018 at 2:20 pmSounds like you have some fun things planned for May!
san
May 4, 2018 at 11:31 pmYes :) I am excited.
Shann Eva
May 2, 2018 at 8:17 pmAwesome. I haven’t been to a wedding for a long time, so that sounds like fun. So cool that you’ll share an anniversary too. And that retreat sounds fantastic. I’ve never been to one, but have always wanted to.
san
May 4, 2018 at 11:31 pmI’ll definitely share the retreat experience. I am so curious! I hope it’s all I want it to be.
suki
May 2, 2018 at 9:59 pmIt’s the calm before the storm at work since timing of our “busy season” got pushed to June. It’s pretty hard to believe that we’re already in May.
san
May 4, 2018 at 11:31 pmIt’s crazy that we’re already in May.
anthea
May 2, 2018 at 10:54 pmThat is great that you get to travel for your job – enjoy!
Sounds like a lovely month ahead – hope you blog about that retreat. I’ve never been to one but they sound amazing!
Hubby and I are also married 12 years this year (December) :)
san
May 4, 2018 at 11:32 pmOh wow, you’ve also been married for 12 years. time flies!!
Megan @ Meg Go Run
May 3, 2018 at 2:47 amSounds like a fun May for you! I keep looking for excuses to take my music classes outside. I have a portable speaker with blue tooth, so as long as I stay near the school building, I can do it! May for me is “easy” as far as actual teaching but the behavior is hard to deal with because some students think the rules don’t matter…
san
May 4, 2018 at 11:32 pmOh, I always loved my teachers who took their classes outside in the spring/summer ;)
Stefanie
May 4, 2018 at 1:29 pm12 years! Time flies. For some reason I feel like I’ve been following along your blog since then… I don’t quite remember.
I’ve been in a little bit of a rut lately. Too many changes in the last 9 months and now that I’m finally settled into work and my home, the reality of being on my own is setting in. Hopefully I can get through May quickly, go to Airborne school in June and then home to Germany for a bit in July.
san
May 4, 2018 at 11:34 pmWell, I had my blog for that long… so it could totally be that we’ve been following each other since the beginnings :)
I hope you’re ok. I can imagine that now that things have settled down a bit, your new reality becomes more apparent. I am glad you’ll be going home for a little while in July! Let me know if you need anything.
Stephany
May 7, 2018 at 11:47 amThat retreat sounds fascinating. I don’t think I’ve ever attended something like that, so I can’t wait to hear more.
12 years of marriage! That’s amazing!!
san
May 8, 2018 at 12:02 pmI can’t wait to tell you guys more about the retreat!
Lisa of Lisa's Yarns
May 8, 2018 at 11:04 amThat is fun that you will share an anniversary with your friend! Phil and I will share an anniversary with Prince Harry and his wife-to-be, Meghan! So that is kind of cool. It’s crazy that we will be celebrating our first anniversary in about 10 days. Time has flown – probably because of being pregnant and having a baby. ;) We really packed a lot into that first year of marriage!!
Your retreat sounds like fun! I would love to do a retreat some day but have never done one. I did go on a spa getaway with some friends years ago which was so much fun!!
san
May 8, 2018 at 12:02 pmHey, sharing your anniversary with Prince Harry and Meghan is fun :)
LiNdsay
May 10, 2018 at 4:16 amThere could be worse places to be while out working in the field. :)
I really can’t wait to read all about your women’s wellness retreat. Sounds amazing. My friend was trying to get together with a bunch of us for June but I can’t make it, so I’m hoping we can plan something fun for the fall. We all absolutely need these little breaks from reality to decompress and recharge.
Good luck with your May goals. ;)
san
May 10, 2018 at 9:17 amYes! Time away with girlfriends is THE BEST.