What I'm INTO
Instagram. Why? I follow a bunch of recipe accounts (mostly Whole30) and OMG, choices, choices, choices. My latest recipe try is marinated onions @nocrumbsleft. She uses them on everything. Thin sliced red onion (I used a sweet onion since that's what I had on hand), olive oil, red wine vinegar and dried oregano. Leave it on the counter for up to 2 days. Use the onions for anything, use the marinade to as a dressing. (FYI 3/4 cup oil, T vinegar, T oregano, small onion)
The new series The Sinner. A friend recommended it - says it gets better every episode. I've watched the 1st one. It's a creepy mystery. With a suspense or mystery it's always about the ending for me. So this may move to the other category if it doesn't end well. I think it's on USA channel. I set it to record, but only new episodes are airing. I had to buy the earlier ones on Amazon ($1.99 each).
What I'm OVER
Our toilets. They suck. So a bit of *TMI ALERT* here. I can never do a single flush - ever. It's ridiculous. I won't describe it in any more detail, but trust me on this one, it's disgusting. When I traveled to see my aunt in an old cottage with well water and a special pump -- no issue at all. Flushed like a dream. It's the toilet, not ME!! My next house WILL have better toilets.
Fancy, built-in appliances. They cost a fortune to repair and are a pain to replace. Give me the regular stuff any day of the week. Who cares that my refrigerator will last 25 years ... I've spent more on repairs than a new regular one costs. And 15 years later, it's dated - none of the new features. Next house will have a regular kitchen. (But fancy toilets LOL)
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“Learn how to be happy with what you have while you pursue all that you want.” Jim Rohn
Yesterday was a good day, but I had to work harder for it (the honeymoon is coming to an end perhaps). Negative thoughts kept creeping in and I had to keep stopping myself from playing along. On the happy-news side, I had no trouble noticing all the good stuff in the day -- some small, some big.
The really big "good" news is my husband's company finally sold. It's the reason he was hired - and it's worked out well for everyone. All his hard work paid off for lots of happy people and there is no downside for anyone (change is scary). After the sale fell through last year, it was a big disappointment and a bit of a worry. We weren't sure if he'd keep his job with a sale, but with this buyer he will stay employed for a few years. That was one of the staling factors for me getting back to work ... was another move imminent? It's been a stressful time for the last couple of months as all the back and forth happened. Glad it's over.
The small "good" news (at least a few of the things) ... looks like the microwave can be replaced with only moderate difficulty. The refrigerator drink unit is okay too. Lots of friend interaction yesterday - all feel good stuff.
Here's the thing about the appliances ... I didn't get all worked up about it. No worry, no anger, no denial (i.e. I acted like a NORMAL person). And nothing ended up being a problem. Outcome is the same no matter my reaction. DUH and double DUH!!
Anyway, today is drop Gigi off day. Fingers crossed this is her forever home. We're going out to dinner in the city after (since we'll be down there to drop her off). Trying a new restaurant. It's been a long time since just me and hubby went out for an evening. I'm looking forward to a relaxing night.
Off to make a good Saturday! Happy weekend!
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