- Recycling. We try, but it's hard here. We don't control our trash/recycling pickup, and so far all we can recycle is newspaper and cans/bottles. Someday when we actually control these things, and have room for the awesome sorting system we want, life will be good!
- Gardening. We made a really great attempt this year, utilizing as much of the 8x12 balcony as we could, and enjoyed fresh cherry tomatoes, and as many herbs as we could fit in a window box (Jack enjoyed the catnip!).....but I can not wait to be elbow deep in dirt planting tomatoes, peppers, beans, peas, and anything else we can dream of.
- Mowing the Lawn. I know as soon as I have this chore back again, I'll retract this statement. There's something therapeutic about being able to see progress in what you're doing, and the nice straight lines make me happy.
- Projects. I want weekend projects. Painting rooms, doing minor repairs, landscaping, and other odd jobs. Other than sewing, I have no hobbies, and beautiful Saturdays inside an apartment make me long for flowers to plant and leaves to rake.
- Outdoors. There's nothing like sitting outside when it's nice. Right now we have a nice deck, but nosy neighbors make sitting outside not all that fun. It's also covered. I want a yard, and outdoor chairs.
I took up painting to help me feel like I had control over decorating the walls of my apartment. My paintings may not be high quality, but it gives me a hobby and some cheap art. I'd say it's worth trying out if you haven't already. Otherwise, I agree with you on gardening. At least your balcony grew something! Mine doesn't even get enough light to nourish the only plants that will tolerate the heat and dry weather here.
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