What's Going On? Friday W's

 

     My goodness has June been flying right on by. We're past the midpoint, and just a few weeks shy of 4th of July weekend-which, is a three day weekend for many people. I might even have it as a four day, fingers crossed my Friday will be taken as vacation. But that's next week's post.  For now, here's the W's of my life for this week.    

Where I've been: Saturday I went to a graduation party of a friends son. I was towards the end of the event so I actually got to talk with friend, husband and kids a bit. Smart lady-she schedule to use the party room of a Green Mill restaurant, and had just a flow of pizza, salad, and hot wings. It might have been expensive, but when I think of the work to host Open Houses, probably worth it and she could enjoy it as well. Sunday as I've shared, we had a lovely day at the lake-we actually went up Saturday night. We had a perfect fire and the bugs were not even that bad. 

Where I'm going: We're going to the lake on Sunday for the day for Father's Day, but just for the day. I have a vacation week and my daughter is using the extra cabin with friends. I am probably going to go up mid-week and stay over night, but as I have many things I'd like to  get done, not really a play week. I've got a few family things on my calendar-a soccer game for a great niece, a baseball game for a great nephew, and fingers crossed, a happy hour with my  sisters tomorrow. 

What I'm reading:  I started reading a book at the lake on SUnday called, One Perfect Summer. I don't even remember the author and it is not a great book so far-quite odd, but might get better. It is a beach read. 

What I'm listening to: Still streaming the news. Minnesota has no budget approved for  the new fiscal year, so each day I listen to see if there is any progress. 

What I've been watching: DD2 and I started Manifest. I vaguely remember when it was on regular TV. I'm getting bored with it even though it is a trending show. The girls and I watched In the Heights, the Lin Manuel Miranda feature. The music was pretty darn good-though it was long. I also wasn't thrilled with a couple ballads added towards the end of the movie that didn't really seem like it added to the overall story, but other than that , two thumbs up. 

What I'm eating:  I meal planned Sunday, but that has not been followed at all. We got Chipotle on Tuesday. Tasty, but the calorie and sodium has to be through the roof. At least I got two meals out of my burrito! DH made some really good hamburgers last night-it was good to have a night off cooking. I've used the slow cooker a few times-avoiding that oven in this heat. This is when I really like the air fryer.

Who I'm paying attention to: I'm still watching the world political stage and as mentioned earlier, the Minnesota legislature. With no budget, Minnesota state parks will close, other infrastructure projects will be put on pause, and it just will be a pain in the butt for many people. 

What I'm planning: I didn't do too much planning at all this last week. I launched another grant application for work, so was pulled in answering a lot of questions so by the end of the day, I wanted a walk and a little fresh air-but hard to find in this heat. I need DH to request time off and then we can plan our vacation week in August-also his 60th birthday! There will be no party, but  at least a small get together with a few friends. 

     I'm getting  back to a little rhythm on blogging and reading others blogs. Often it's still on my phone so  my lack of comments is not lack of interest but technology gaffs. If you'd like to play along with your W's, pop a note in the comments.