What's Going On? Friday W's

     

Friday already? The week seems to fly once I get through Tuesday. My presentation went well, and it is recorded for anyone who wants to watch later (no-not sending or posting a link).I needed to check on a follow-up item for a question. Egad! If seeing yourself captured for all posterity is not enough to want to give your look an overhaul, nothing will.  My glasses had a weird glare, so I looked like my eyes were closed the entire presentation. I had fly away hair from hair that is in desperate need of a good cut and condition; my winter cheeks needed no blush at all-flaming red on the screen. Well, no one should have cared that I was not polished, it was my presentation and response to questions that should have mattered, yet still. I seem to start these Friday's with a little mind purge, and again I'm ready to go with my Friday W's.

What's top of mind: I'd be a turtle hidden in my shell if I wasn't paying attention to the impeachment trial. No one thinks he'll be found guilty by the 2/3rds required, but it has been alarming to see all the lead up, the things we didn't originally see and hear, and how his cult hangs on every word. If that doesn't scare the crap out of most normal people, I don't know what would. 

Where I've been: Banner week for me! My daughter stopped at the grocery store on Sunday before coming over for the game so I didn't even leave for milk and bread, but  Wednesday I finally made the trip out as pup had finished all his food. I also hit the Dollar Tree and Aldi for a massive shop that should keep us stocked for the rest of the month and only need a few week to week perishables. Yesterday I worked from the office until nearly 3:00, but can't see that will be repeated for a long while. 

Where I'm going: Other than walking pup, I have no where I need to go. I still have my sisters birthday gift as we haven't connected for weeks. I'm planning to make cupcakes tomorrow0something to do and I have cute Valentines papers and bought extra cream cheese to make a rich frosting. I'll bring some over to m MIL or have DH do it, plus some to my neighbors-keep just a couple for DH-maybe one for myself, 'cuz moderation!. Monday is Presidents day and a work holiday. We'll see if that means no work or just less work. My daughter has off and we may do coffee, but with the cold, I'm even more leery of being inside even a 50% capacity  coffee house, so either we'll pick up and come back to one of our houses, or just save funds and brew our own. I ended up not getting a take out sandwich yesterday since I stayed 90 minutes longer than originally intended so a coffee splurge to help our extended family members shop is a good redirection of those funds. 

What I'm watching: Last weekend I had a serious binge watching  female led cast movies. Here's my run down:

Blackbird- Susan Sarandon, Kate Winslett, Lyndsey Duncan, which was thought provoking to how I would respond as the mother, the daughters, or the best friend. 

Hope Gap-Annette Benning (with Josh O'Connor from The Crown fame, and all I could see what a young Prince Charles while watching). Again, another thought provoking, but very slow.

Mother's and Daughters-A little too tidy and contrived, but I could relate to some things

Things You Can Tell by Looking at Her-A movie from 2000 with a cast of strong women leads in various vignettes that was promoted as a romantic comedy, but was anything but. It was very sad and depressing actually, but while I can't say I enjoyed the movie, strong performances from all-whether you liked their characters or not. 

What I'm reading:  After finishing my book club book, I need to get a copy of Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid and see if I can either borrow form the library or anyone how may have read (as I read in a day or two anyway-all or nothing for me) as it is kind of expensive to buy right now. Depending on how much I want a wind down, I may just pull an old book and reread-maybe a summer read by Jane Green.

What I'm listening to:  I streamed the school variety show, posted in three parts while doing some kitchen stuff. I've been listening to  BBC World Service when I have blocks of time not in meetings. 

What I'm eating: I was really missing potato chips. On a last second thought, I grabbed a bag of salt an vinegar. Now I love them, but I'm not going to sit and eat more than a small handful of that flavor, unlike plain or sour cream and onion, my favorite. I was being too free willing with the brownie's, so froze the last six.

Who I'm paying attention to: My daughter and a friend are doing a unique weekend adventure, going to a sort of of rescue dog get away. They rent a cottage and a shelter dog will stay with them for the weekend. It gets the dogs time to be with people and the dog has a little holiday as well. She plans to adopt a dog once she finds a house. I've asked her to write up her experience to share with you all soon. If she comes home with her new dog friend, we may have a lodger until she buys her house. (Not probable but possible!)

What I'm planning:  I've been seeing commercials for a while on Stanley Tucci's Exploring Italy series which starts Sunday night. I've not been to Italy, so traveling  by sofa sound s fun on a cold winter night. I'm taking Thursday off and the plan had been to go visit our daughter, as a mid point to her semester, but her schedule is so packed, we'd likely only see her for an hour or two, split up between classes and her working, so have rethought the plan. I'm still taking the day off-what should we do? 

     My trip out yesterday seemed to be yet another allergy  inducer, so took an antihistamine after I woke up sneezing over and over. I think it has to do with having heat on in my car and the amount of time exposed. What's living in my car air filter I wonder that the deep freeze hasn't killed? It must be cold as I turned the heat up at 5:30 and it is taking a long time to reach 66 and I am chilled. I'll work with a blanket over my lap, but think I'll do a morning training from the living room couch. That's my W's for the week. Play along and share the What's of your life.