A Day of Work, Outings, and Leisure

Oh the blessings of a day of work that most everyone you work with has off as well! I have today off for Presidents Day though I've been up early since DD2 had today added to the calendar to make up for one of the snow/cold days. I already got a couple things on my list done. My plan is to speed clean until mid morning and then again later afternoon. I'm meeting DD1 late morning. We plan to get out and about with cameras, have some coffee, and maybe stop in a thrift shop or two. I'm  sticking to and so far so good, my no clothing purchases, new or previously loved, with the exception of socks, tights, and under garments as necessary to replace. Still, a good poke is fun and won't cost anything. I might find a thing or two for DD2 as she wants to have clothes she feels will be more a college look, yet practical for next year. Maybe there will be other treasures to find or just be amused with and save myself the money and clutter. 

My house needs more than a speed clean though, but after being sick, then a jam packed work week, then weekend, I'm settling for presentable. Kim at Out My Window has me taking a close eye to all the places I normally don't always look at to find the cob webs that materialize. I'll have to wait to dust as I really need some dusting spray but I'll pick that up when I am out along with laundry soap and cleanser. Another hour or so later to dust and clean bathrooms, and I'll feel like there is order to the week. I'll plug away at folding the laundry mound on a table, while washing, hanging, or drying (and folding and putting away) any lingering items from the laundry baskets while watching some YouTube tonight. I've been trying to add more plant based meals to my diet for a multitude of reasons, and have found some interesting channels. 

I ended up making a crock pot hot dish not on my meal plan list yesterday after finding a container of cottage cheeses dated 2/16/19. Sort of a mock lasagna, mock pasta primavera, I layered canned spaghetti sauce, uncooked elbow macaroni, between frozen mixed vegetables, cottage cheese blended with garlic and Italian seasoning, and mozzarella. The elbow macaroni wasn't the best choice, but I didn't have nay heartier type noodles. It tasted good anyway, with a couple portions leftover and soup is already made, so not even thinking of doing any cooking today. 

I'm getting caught back up reading blogs and commenting if I have anything to add or at least just a note to the blogger. There's still time to get your name in  Sluggy's February drawing at Don't Read This, It's Boring. My routine is back. I'm still sick of winter, but at least I am not sick. We've just one or two more winter weekends left and then might start seeing signs here and there of spring, starting with rolling the clocks ahead on March 10th. Have a great Monday.