When I created this blog, I thought it would be a good way to bring some excitement to my life. Well, it turns out I have no problem making things exciting and hectic around here. I found out last month that I'm pregnant and due in November! Between the morning sickness and lack of energy, I've been trying to take things slow. However, I'm almost out of my 1st trimester and spring is here. Things are definitely picking up and I'm excited to tackle My List!
First, I finally finished the Chesapeake history book by Raymond Harper. Originally I had ordered it back in December through Amazon, but they were unable to deliver it. I really wanted my own hardback copy so I could get him to sign it, but I just downloaded it on my iPad instead. The book is 288 pages, broken into 11 chapters, and covers the years of 1775-2002. I really liked how Harper examined the different sections of Chesapeake and how they came to be. However, I didn't like how the book focused so much attention on Berkley and South Norfolk. While I know that's where Chesapeake's roots are, I feel like other sections, like Western Branch, were only briefly mentioned. It was difficult to follow along with all the people and places in South Norfolk that Harper mentioned. I've only driven through the area a few times and there's so much that has changed over the last 50 years. Reading the book, I appreciated how Harper tries to take his reader back in time to a golden age of sorts. I think one thing the City of Chesapeake or South Norfolk Civic League could do is develop a walking tour (or maybe even a trolley bus tour) of the area--pointing out places and sites from Chesapeake's history. I would totally sign up for that kind of thing!
Speaking of South Norfolk, last weekend my husband and I went to the Flea Market. Yes, it's on my list, but he's the one who really wanted to go! We used a $5 gift certificate I earned from my Recycling Perks program and drove over to 2425 Bainbridge Blvd. I honestly didn't know what to expect when I got there because I've never been to a flea market. I would compare it to an indoor garage sale with a few (very) small business owners. A lot of the stuff looked like it had been bought at a garage sale and was trying to be resold. We found 2 chicken cookie jars on sale for $5 each. With the coupon, we were able to get both for just $5. We gave the jars to my mother-in-law who has a rooster/chicken motif in her kitchen.
Lastly, this pregnancy has made me realize I will have to change some things on my list. For example, I won't be able to go to the Wine Festival this year and singing in the community choir will also be difficult. I will need to edit the list as I get closer to my due date. Stay tuned for updates!
