Double Post Day

Last post was my "heavy" thinking - hah.

Here's the post about nothing ...

(1)  Book club last night.  Once again, book club doesn't live up to my excellent book club in Virginia -- none ever will, unfortunately.

The good ...
Super casual -- the host puts out lite snacks.  Lite, like nuts and cookies.  No one brings anything.
It's a quick night -- over by 8:30 or 9 o'clock.
Small group and you get time to chat with your neighbors.
Read recommendations you might not normally.

The not as good ...
Starts at 7 o'clock and that feels late to wait around to go out (yep, I'm one of THOSE people).
It's kind of boring.  Host reads the book club questions and a quick chat and that's it.
I wouldn't mind some food!  Also, the wine selection was the pits.  (Won't matter when I'm on W30.)

I'll still go when I can -- connecting with the neighbors in a small group is important.  Staying up like a big girl is also important.


(2)  Fun Friday is tonight (another monthly neighborhood event).  This is a big group, couples (families) and you bring a dish and your own drink.  Starts at 6 o'clock (that's MUCH better).

I'm taking a short cut.  I bought mini croissants and chicken salad -- fancy finger sandwiches.  I'm adding some veggie crunch, putting it on a pretty tray and calling it a night.  Bought a nice bottle of wine (i.e cheap from Costco) to have as I finish my last two nights before WHOLE30!


(3)  Cleaning crew is back on my calendar.  My back can't handle the floors.  I tried.  I justified the coaching cost with the cleaning savings.  (Now I need to justify it backwards -- I HAVE saved the cleaning money for 3 months BEFORE.)  It is what it is.  Hubby's back is bad enough that he can't do the heavy cleaning either.


(4)  I have another book recommendation -- two ladies from book club last night said it was one of the BEST books they've EVER read.  That's setting a high bar, but if someone tells me that, I have no choice but to read it.  I bought it as an actual book because there's apparently some issues with the kindle version.  A Gentleman in Moscow -- Amor Towels.  Also, "good to the very last page."

Now I have a list of books to read.  Current one and 3 in wait.  Best get that evening reading routine up and running again.  It's good timing since I need FUN to go with my Whole30.  Good books are a perfect start.


(5)  Speaking of that ... time to get thinking about my TREATS during Whole30 (treats, not rewards). Fun things added to my day that feel happy and good.  Doesn't need to cost anything or be something big to work.  Good book, good movie, nail appointment, hike, chat with a friend, NEW PLANTS (still only one alive - 5 is the goal), new lip gloss.  You get the idea.  Maybe I'll make a list.



Happy Friday -- hope the weekend is a good one.  Dogs are calling to go out.  Later gators.