Here's the decaf coffee beans I got from Amazon. It's a medium roast and I usually get a dark roast, but it smells nice. I have to wait to finish up what's already in the machine before I try it. It's not inexpensive, but no good beans are and I drink espresso black -- that makes bean flavor important.
Last minute aisle purchase from Trader Joe's ($5). Not sure if it's seasonal for Valentine's Day or it's always available, but it's really nice. Light scent and rich cream. I don't often use scented hand creams because a lot of them end up drying out your hands. This doesn't -- wish I picked up a few for gifts. You bet I'm looking for it this week.
Got an update from a foster we had for over 5 months -- Jack Jack. Two years later, he still uses his favorite toy we sent with him. Look at this scruffy boy. He has the heart of a caretaker and helps any dog or person who is hurt, sad, anxious. He would make an awesome therapy dog.
Today is a full day and I'm not sure how I feel about it. Kids coming over to play games and that means me cooking. Normally, I'd have most of it prepped and ready. I have nothing done. It's not a big deal, but it will tire out my back. Mac & cheese with bacon, salad with all the yummy stuff -- that translates to dishes and lots of steps. Dessert is TJs chocolate pastries that need to rise overnight -- I forgot. They should have enough time to rise before dinner because I was up early. I have some munchies to start too.
I wanted to make soup for myself since I can't eat the mac & cheese, but I won't have time. No one would eat the soup or I would've just made that with a salad. Guess I'll do salad and a quick pan salmon for me.
Bookclub is at 3 o'clock today. Not sure how that's going to fit in with everything. I may or may not go OR I might go for a little bit to say hello and let them know I need to leave early.
It feels a little like I got run over from what I want for today -- all because I wanted a break yesterday. Still working on balance in my life and where my personal boundaries fit in with family time.
Next stop ... Monday. Monday and the start of a new month. That combination begs attention. Tweaking things a little, sitting up straighter, refocusing some priorities, taking a big breath, planning some productivity. Yep, I like those kind of "combination" days.
See you tomorrow. Stay well. Later gators.
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