Books, Soup, etc. -- It's a Recap

Here's a little recap of the day.

I made the best salad from leftovers for breakfast and could barely chew it. My poor jaw. I had to extra chop and eat it over 2 sittings. Realization -- I need soup.

Headed to Costco when it opened because shopping there on a weekend is dumb, but I wanted to get candy for the wedding welcome bags and now stuff to make tomato soup.

Came home, un-showered, ready to make soup and we got a call for a showing. Cue the scramble -- clean up, shower, and then they were early. They liked the house, considering an offer ... fingers crossed. 

Went to the library shift -- it's so enjoyable. Talked books for hours. Met such nice people. Earned a few free books and purchased a couple more. I have a wall of bookshelves to fill.

Then I ended my reading fast before it began. I finished skimming the hospitality book (just okay) and started this one (my free book for volunteering). It's really good so far -- lawyer, police procedure, murder.

Came home and made the soup. My favorite "recipe" -- onions, carrots, garlic, roasted tomatoes, red pepper flakes. Quarter lots of tomatoes, season, and roast in hot oven until really roasted. Cook everything else on stove, add veggie broth, simmer. Combine everything, simmer, blend. It's excellent cold too. Has some much fresh flavor. I don't measure -- sometimes more carrots, sometimes less. Timing is very forgiving -- just cook stuff. It's fresh, slightly sweet tasting -- and ZERO CHEWING! Good use for winter tomatoes. 

Hubby and I postponed movie night AGAIN and settled for a TV show because the soup took up time and I was tired. Watched an episode of Vera on BritBox. Each one is a stand alone -- 90 minutes. It's like a quick movie. 

I have a hike this morning in the cold -- temps below freezing. I didn't think we'd dip this low again so I need to watch my toes. Pedicure on Friday before the wedding quarantine. Vet checkup for the dogs this afternoon. We need to prep the house first thing too -- just in case the showing from yesterday wants another look. 

Happy Monday -- maybe an extra day off for most. I have a loose plan for this week, but I need to tighten up the list today since some details finalized. Just thinking this thought sends a zinger through my stomach and chest (somatic feelings lol). Remember -- life is the whole range (I keep repeating to myself over and over and over). I'm trying. Later gators.