What's Going on in My World: Friday W's

 

     I thought I should pop in a bit again and let you all know I'm still here. I am reading blogs, but usually through my phone so can't  post comments very well. Monday was one hell of a day. Between dealing with angry people who were not funded, we still had clean-up to do from the funding release. Did I mention on my Saturday post that pup was not feeling well? Well it got progressively worse, and by late morning on Monday, he was just listless, then he came over crying. I took him out side, and I'll spare details but things were not right. I of course Googled his symptoms and was scared he was deathly ill. Fortunately I got him into the vet, who diagnosed him with potentially a virus, possibly a parasite, possibly a little exposure to something with toxicity. I left with both an antibiotic, and two stomach treatments, which I am happy to say, has him getting back to himself. 

     I've not been writing posts because when I have down time from work, I'm trying to keep the hosue afloat, stay cool in this incredible June heatwave, and try and fit in a little entertainment and social life. To say TGIF is an understatement. Next week I have one of my team on vacation, then I am out the following. This staffs 1/2 time redeployment will be done when I get back-just in time to launch the new fiscal year. It's not all stress and flurry, and I will do a simple pleasures post on Tuesday...really I will. 

Where I've been: Last Friday my daughter and I went to an outdoor Improv show, and last night my younger daughter and I, despite the heat, went to a live Ladies of the 80's concert. Our city is hosting Thursday night concerts through the summer. I forgot when I first posted to share I also went to Trivia on Wednesday and we won first! $30 in veer money for next week. I think our competition will eventually come back so this is likely a one off.  

The band was not the B52's, but the wigs were pretty good. 

Where I'm going: The boat is done with the tweaks needed and Sunday we will give it our first good use of the summer. I don't plan to stay over since pup is not 100% himself and we don't need him getting into new stuff while his tummy's still sensitive. 

What I'm reading:  Not-A-Thing...and it pains me after having read a few books in April and early May. This prompt does remind me we have major stack of books that need to be returned. I also put my two beach read finds on a shelf in our cabin bedroom and they'll be ready for me when I take a few quiet days there. 

What I'm listening to: I have either public radio or BBC  World Service streaming when I'm not in meetings. Do I really anything I've heard? Not really, but I am listening for certain updates. 

What I've been watching: I've updated to include this category. While nursing the dog, I watched Mare of Easttown. I also finally finished all the episodes of the Irregulars. Both were slow to get into, but were good. 

What I'm eating:  I'm continuing to try new things and efforts to increase my success to getting at least five a day. Last night I experimented with a spinach artichoke sauce, and it was a hit. I served over rice, and I think it should be better with pasta. I'll try and remember how I made it and add to a Wednesday pantry post. I'm happy my daughter has access to a microwave at work, so she was able to bring leftovers a couple days-more satisfying than cold sandwiches every day. I'm glad as that should keep leftovers in check. Other meals was a huge crockpot pasta dish, BBQ country ribs with potatoes or couscous, and green beans, and Aldi red bag chicken and sweet potatoes fries. 

Who I'm paying attention to: I'm following the presidents trip to the G7 Conference. So nice to see a grown up meeting with other world leaders. I love Jill Biden's "Love" coat, but I can't help but think perhaps it was a  little bit of a middle finger  back at the former first ladies, "I Don't Care" coat. No one else think that? I guess I showed my dark and petty mind, LOL. 

What I'm planning: I'm really looking at my retirement funds-really looking at DH's and trying to figure might he be able to retire even earlier, though he is insistent he wasn't to get to 62. This heat has been so hard on him. I'm also starting to think about my week off and a good to do list, and thinking more about our late fall road trip-no real planning yet though. 

     Again, apologies for my sporadic blogging and comments on others. I feel like I might be leveling out b y July, so no promises on being a regular blogger until then. When I do come back, I hope I can add more photos, a bit more humor, and a bit more life beyond the office. Enjoy your weekend and