I just barely realized it was May Day and now I'm depressed because I didn't even plan anything awesome to do in celebration.
So, since I don't have a batch a ribbons or a pole to twirl them around, I'm just going to try and use the phrase "may day!" as many times as I can today. This is probably going to get out of hand quick.
Earlier this week we took a little trip over to Gallup, New Mexico.
The Boss had a doctors appointment and he needed a load of garage doors to be taken to his construction site.
Seeing as Marcus doesn't have real a job right yet, he was the lucky one who got to make the delivery.
I should have stayed home and finished some of my many final projects, but Marcus tempted me with stories of innumerable Indian Trading Post that were dripping with leather moccasins and turquoise jewelry along the way.
Naturally, I joined in the trek.
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| Isn't it beautiful? |
And there you have it, folks. All of you who were wondering what in the world we were doing in Gallup, there's our uber exciting story.
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| We pulled up next to this beauty along the way. |
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| Some of the many dinos along the way. |
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| At the site. |
Now, I want to hear what you all do in celebration of May Day!
I love traditions and would happily adopt some of yours if you have them!
And the winner of the Guessing Game is...
@SeekingMyStyle (from twitter)
Congratulations! Just send me an email including your mailing address and I'll get your prize mailed this week!
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those little sandals are the most precious shoes i ever did see.
Only you could make Gallup, NM sound glamorous, haha. I grew up in Farmington, NM...just a quick drive North of Gallup...and I can tell you with assurance the Gallup is probably on my list of the Top 10 Places I Would Rather Lick the Floor in Walmart than Visit. haha. Cute pictures though!
This is so funny, I was just talking with some ladies at church about May Day traditions this morning. Apparently here in New England people used to decorate pretty baskets, fill them with flowers, leave them on someone's doorstep, ring the doorbell, and run away. Kinda like reverse trick-or-treating, I guess?
Anyhoo, I am a new follower and just wanted to tell you how much I adore your blog! I can always count on a few cheerful, creative minutes when I "stop by."
:o) Renée
http://namasterenee.blogspot.com
When I was at university, we had a tradition called the "may dip". Basically, at sunrise, you went for a (freezing cold!) swim. The North Sea on May 1 is not a pleasant experience, but people usually stayed up all night with bonfires on the beach before going in the water, accompanied by a chapel's choir. It was always kind of lovely, even if there was a lot of alcohol and nudity involved sometimes. Still one of my favorite experiences.
That is an awesome tradition! Someday when I live somewhere that flowers are free (or have enough money to buy them) I'm going to do that too!
Thanks!
thank you. they are my gems. i wore them at the wedding dinner even :)
Excellent pictures! What a fun day! I forgot all about it but I'm in Argentina working at the moment so no big celebrations so I spent the day blog-searching. Yours is a lovely, sweet blog and as one fifth of the collective Irish blog Garnish with the Bizarre, I was wondering where did you and Marcus go in Ireland during your time here? Keep up the posts and look forward to hearing from you!
Excellent pictures! What a fun day! I forgot all about it but I'm in Argentina working at the moment so no big celebrations so I spent the day blog-searching. Yours is a lovely, sweet blog and as one fifth of the collective Irish blog Garnish with the Bizarre, I was wondering where did you and Marcus go in Ireland during your time here? Keep up the posts and look forward to hearing from you!
My pleasure. :o) Maybe with tissue paper flowers in the meantime? Those are dirt cheap if you're crafty and do homemade ones...
I see you went through my hometown, Holbrook AZ, I would recognize those green ceramic dinosaurs ANYWHERE
Gallup is so tempting! We go through there on our drive to CA, and I've stopped twice now to buy a lovely turquoise ring. My only May Day tradition is eating leftover Easter candy and vowing to start running when the weather turns nice. (It's like New Years, but with less alcohol.) :)
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I love turquoise jewelry! Yours is stunning!! And hey, I know that dinosaur. Isn't AZ grand?
I want that car and that ring!! Seriously bad! Haha! I went to church... then went home. Which was great! Just kind of my normal Sunday. I didn't know it was a special event! haha!
the only time i ever celebrated may day was in like 4th grade when we did a play on it. i got to dance around a pole with ribbon. pretty exciting stuff. i don't really know exactly what it celebrates but i'm all for anything with ribbons and dancing.
Oh, Gallup! I know it so well! I grew up just north of Gallup also and every time I drive through to go back home we avoid stopping. Not gonna lie, I kinda hate the place. But it's great that you got some wonderful jewelry! You are super cute!
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