Thursday Things

Good morning.

I made an executive decision to NOT early walk my dogs.  I took THIS morning to chill inside with only backyard "walks."  We long walked yesterday and one day won't kill them, but one day will revive me.  I miss a slow roll morning.  I super duper dislike rolling out of bed, getting dressed and walking 2 miles before coffee, before *that* bathroom trip, before any quiet time.

This has been a challenging week and I need something that resembles ME.

I started the Enneagram book.  Skipped right to "my" number chapter.  Each Enneagram has an additional 4 connections so I'm read those first.  It's very interesting.  I'll do a post once I've finished the book.

I decided to start Beach Read (Emily Henry) before a #BLM book because I need something lite and fun this week.  So far, it's FUN and easy and silly.

As far as The King of Staten Island and the hefty rental price ... the kids want to watch it too.  We'll all take turns over the 48 hours and that way it feels less extravagant.  My eldest and DIL will set the weekend and I'll let you know what we think.  On Prime for $19/48 hours.  Dang.

I'm making more icebox pickles today.  YUM!  The only thing I was missing last time was the mustard seed.  TJ's didn't have any, so I ordered on Amazon.  It came last night.  Hubby loves them too.

I tried Beyond Burgers this week (Costco has a big frozen pack -- separated into 2 servings per container).  At first, I tried a bite plain and it was just okay.  Then I put on the fixings and ... WOW!  Loved it.  I've been working toward some regular meatless meals.  I thawed another container and with those pickles ... dinner will be good tomorrow.

I did more online shopping yesterday.  Crate and Barrel.  Everything is backordered until late August, but I'll do pictures when it comes.  A picture for our bedroom (starting to decorate the big wall) and new drinking glasses (I hate the ones we have and my youngest wants to take them).

I tried Ariel de-alcoholized red wine last night.  Did I tell you about it?  The mock-tail account that I follow recommended it and Total Wines carries it.  It's won awards, etc.  It was HORRIBLE.  God awful disgusting.  Smelled like cheap wine, sort of tasted like wine at first ... then you swallow and it's all vinegar and grape juice aftertaste.  I tossed it.  $7.  It was worth the try though.  I'll try the non-alcoholic spirts this weekend.

Okay, my dogs are barking NON STOP.  I guess I need to walk them after all.  Ugh.  Why does this week feel so hard?  I need a vacation from this "new" life.  I guess I'll get used to it eventually.

Stay well.  Later gators.