Backlog of Days: Too Busy to Post

8/20/2025: Transplanted Starters

 Two Documented-days of Litter and One of Transplanting

A Brief 'Where-I've-Been:'


    With the economy, my last semester of college classes, my internship kicking my ass, and TWO vacations (one being my 5-year Anniversary), I've been a bit behind on posting to my blog, but I've tried to still help out the planet where I can! Although, with summer officially over (and with bad weather canceling the little amount of leftover outdoor, volunteering events), many outdoor, volunteering opportunities are drying up. So, for now, I will be doing more independent volunteer-work. Additionally, my phone sadly broke roughly a month ago, making me lose a picture of someone's artwork that I didn't backup. So, while someone else had drawn something, I sadly won't be sharing it with y'all today. :( A lesson learned on procrastination. 

   August 20th: Transplanting Epilobium Canum


    Starting off with the oldest post, I helped at the University of Utah's greenhouse again transplanting propagated starters of California Fuchsias, which, according to Calscape.org, are a species of willowherb that is native to California. These do well with a lot of sun and with little watering necessary, which is perfect for Utah's desert climate. 


October 20th and November 3rd: Walking Pip and Picking up Litter (and poop)


    With the economy, I had to move into my boyfriend's family home with his younger sister and parents (who I love nearly as much as my own). While it has had its ups and downs while we all adjusted, one of the best parts was getting to have pets again (I will include all of the pet-tax photos at the bottom; however, I apologize because Blogger's formatting for photos is atrocious)! Pip—short for Pipsqueak—has been the best litter picking up buddy, and we sure get a lot of attention around SLC with him being so darn cute!  While he stops for a shitter, I stop for the litter (sorry . . . except I'm not). Anyway, thank you to anyone who reads this. Also, if you see us around town, please feel free to stop and say hello! 

Pip

Azalea (Azzy) — My Everything

Goofy — Who Has Decided to Hate Me from Now on, Randomly, after Having a Good Relationship for 3 Years (no amount of treats, pets, or ignoring has helped this. Advice is welcome)


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