The Week in W's

     I'm not going to rush the seasons, but I like the slight coolness in the evenings. We've not talked much about our weekend plans. DH is hobbling from a sprained ankle. Of course he won't miss work for it, but he clearly needs to stay off it. Other things in the week I'll capture through the W's. I'm trying to draw from things other than what's already been shared. 

What’s top of my mind: 

      Too much that I'm struggling to prioritize or focus my thoughts, then my actions. Though other than work, the big things are on thoughts of others. 

Where I've been:

 

     Besides back and forth to my daughter's, I've really only been to Kwik Trip for a few basic items since Sunday, lake, Monday, her closing. Did I pick up Chipotle or did my daughter? I don't even recall that. Today I once again have a list as big as my arm, and sadly Treaders, no stretching will help. 

Where I’m going:

    I'm meeting DD2 with pup some time today to get a good play in with our friends dog. If not too hot, maybe a walk with them at the river. 

 What I'm eating:

 

     Pizza! The take out place put cheese on DD1s Tuesday night but made another resulting in an extra pizza. We've ate that over a couple days at home. She had her leftovers too. I nabbed a couple tomatoes that seemed ripe. They have some flaws from growing do close, but I cut in slices for grilled tomatoes and cheese last night. So delicious. 

What I’m watching:

     I've watched another two part Sommerfald Murders and a few YouTube videos on rain barrel watering. On Sunday, DH caught the end of the Vikings preseason game. I guess football will soon rule my family room TV. Last night I just wanted mindless entertainment and watched The Lost City. It was merely mildly entertaining.

What I’m reading:

     Darn if I can't just carve out time for book club reading, Verity. With our friend and book club organizer losing her father earlier, we may end up cancelling this month too. Infact now that I look at our page, there's nothing scheduled. There's so much on everyone's plate.

What I’m listening to:

      Nothing, I guess. In the car driving to my daughter's there was coverage of the new findings that 150 minutes of exercise a week is likely not nearly enough, and we should get double. Like I wasn't feeling guilty enough!

What I’m planning: 

    Here's the thing, going full circle to my starting paragraph. I feel like I'm not planning anything because I don't know where to focus. I've several work projects and day trip meetings to other parts of the state, but I've given up planning much of anything until after DD2 leaves, and I know both girls are settled. DH's ankle throws a new wrench in planning anything too. I'd like to plan at least a happy hour before the college kid leaves, and a house warming when she's ready for my daughter. If my son comes in two weeks, any plans will circle his stay. 

Who needs a good slap:

      Customers that treat fast food drive through and employees like they are out for fine dining. My daughter described how they work ahead on specialty coffees or orders that have more complexity, while the most recent order food is being pulled up. Things like soda's are just filled via a programmable button so literally takes a second. Apparently she didn't have enough ice in the diet coke of current lady in pick-up window, who comes every morning, and she yelled at my daughter, " Next time I expect to be waited on fully before the next person in line. Unacceptable that I've waited 10 minutes." DD2 just gave her more ice in another cup and sent her on her way. The receipts are time stamped. From the time she paid for her order and had it in hand was not even three. I asked if she was back the next day if it was "unacceptable". Of course she was.

Who Deserves Knuck's (Fist Bump):  

   Me! For jumping on an opportunity to attend a two day leadership conference, all expenses covered, in mid October. It's a Monday-midday Tuesday. I'll go up Sunday afternoon and have a relaxing night. I can get caught up on emails Monday evening, and can phone into an afternoon meeting on route back so it shouldn't create a huge backlog. Budgets are tight and I prefer to use my limited professional development budget on my team, particular those that are early in their careers.

What’s making me smile:

      DH's younger cousin who was our flower girl is expecting any day now, her second baby. They had a funny photoshopped picture swapping her husband's head on her very pregnant body. Silly but funny. I'm also happy for them that they're already a week past when their first was born, who gave them a scare with her early and tiny birth. 

     There you have my week. Play along or link your own post if your do this recap yourself.