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Wednesday, February 26, 2020

What's Up Wednesday

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I am seeing all these memes that said January was about 14,000 days and February was 36 minutes. I most definitely agree with them all. January was awful and took forever to get through. February is almost done and this month has an extra day due to leap year.


I don't feel like we did a ton this month since I had surgery and spent a lot of it recovering. But here we are at the end of February.

Also, today is my parent's anniversary, so I wanted to give them a shout out! Happy Anniversary Mom and Dad!

Onto this month's What's Up Wednesday...What's Up Wednesday




WHAT WE ARE EATING THIS WEEK...
Sunday: Penne alla Vodka with a salad
Monday: BLTA's with sweet potato fries
Tuesday: Tuscan Lentil Soup
Wednesday: Out. The girls have swim class, so we go out after they are done.
Thursday: Out since I have an appointment after work.
Friday: Sheet Pan Mongolian Beef
Saturday: Out with just my girls since Rory has a Nevada basketball game during dinner time.

WHAT I'M REMINISCING ABOUT... Nothing really. I feel like February doesn't have any huge milestones in it.  Sure, you have Valentine's Day, but we had a low key Valentine's Day. I gave the girls a few things, got Rory a card and we had a steak dinner at home.


WHAT I'M LOVING... This warmer weather. I don't want to jinx it, but we have been having weather in the 50s and low 60s. This is a huge change from the teens we were experiencing in January with no snow. I am all about Spring time and warmer weather. Bring it on.


WHAT WE'VE BEEN UP TO...We are finally close to ending the renovation project. We only have a few items left to "fix" and then we can call it done. I have already been buying things like rugs, bath mats, organizers, cleaning items and what not to keep our house looking just as beautiful.

This month, I had surgery, so I spent a lot of it recovering. I am really hopeful that this is my last surgery and I can move on with my life. Ugh. 

WHAT I'M DREADING... Nothing really. Maybe some snowstorms. I am all about the warmer weather and just want some sunshine.

WHAT I'M WORKING ON... Decorating all the renovated areas of the house. I am trying to get ahead on blogging and trying to finish up some collaborations.

WHAT I'M EXCITED ABOUT... I am finally going on my work trips again. I have had quite a few trips that I need to take, but I have been dealing with tests and the surgery stuff that I wasn't able to book any. Well now I am. And I am hoping to see a former blogger along the way.


WHAT I'M WATCHING/READING... Last month, I read Her and Maybe Someday by Colleen Hoover. I haven't read anything since. I blame it on surgery and binging all the shows. I have a few books that I have on hold and I hope one becomes available soon.


I am watching all of my usual favorites like: This is Us, Grey's Anatomy, Riverdale, The Bold Type and Good Girls. While I was recovering from surgery, I watched the following:


Netflix
Unbelievable (so good, but a little disturbing to think that this happens all the time.)
Virgin River (I heard this was a book, but never read it. I LOVED the show and I can't wait for season 2 to come out.)
The Mind of Aaron Hernandez (I felt like I knew the case and what happened until I watched the show, only 3 episodes, and realized that I knew nothing really about him and the case.)
Living with Yourself (it was ok.)
To All the Boys I've Loved Before - PS I Still Love You (so cute. I liked the first one better, but this one was still worth the watch.)

WHAT I'M LISTENING TO... Pandora.

WHAT I'M WEARING... I lived in my 90 Degrees leggings while recovering from surgery. I also wore a lot of sweaters. Since I am back to work, I have been wearing my dress slacks and light sweaters. Nothing too exciting this month.


WHAT I'M DOING THIS WEEKEND... I am taking the girls to a princess tea party on Sunday! My friend hosts an annual princess tea party and the girls look forward to it every year. I also do, as I get to hang out with my friends!


WHAT I'M LOOKING FORWARD TO NEXT MONTH... March brings an overnight work trip to Vegas, another trip to Florida and North Carolina and then our Mexico trip. We also celebrate Rory's birthday in there and my cousin is due this coming month as well. So much good stuff in March!

WHAT ELSE IS NEW...Not much.

21 comments :

  1. Yum, Penne Vodka is my favorite. I agree with your Netflix reviews -- loved the new P.S. movie but loved the first one most, and Unbelievable was excellent but definitely disturbing. Did you watch The Stranger? It definitely kept me entertained. Also currently hooked on Love Is Blind on Netflix -- so bad and yet so good! Haha

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    1. I did watch the Stranger. I LOVED it and forgot to put it on my list. It was so good. I haven't seen Love is Blind, but I heard it was a train wreck for sure.

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  2. I love The Bold Type. I started watching Unbelievable but haven't finished yet. It's so disturbing!

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    1. It is so disturbing, but it gets so good. You just want the case to be figured out. The ending is good. I LOVE the Bold Type. Are you all caught up?

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  3. Yay for the renovation being almost complete, and now I'm totally craving a BLT <3

    Green Fashionista

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  4. March is going to be great for you guys! So much travel and fun! I hope your recovery is coming along. I've been thinking about you a lot.

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    1. Thank you so much. It is going well. I am getting better daily. Thankfully! I can't wait for the travel and just to get out. And hopefully be in the sun!!!

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  5. Penne vodka will always be a favorite of mine! That's exciting you'll be able to start up some traveling again soon. It stinks it didn't work out for us to meet up in Philly :( Hopefully next time!

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    1. It is sooo good. I don't get to eat it often, but it definitely holds a special place in my heart! I wish I could have met you in Philly. Don't worry, I will be back!

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  6. Oh, that princess tea party sounds FUN!!!

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  7. I haven't had penne vodka recently, and Lorddddd that sounds good! I need to make it again! Where are you going on your next work trip?!

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    1. I am going to Vegas for one night and then I am headed to Florida and North Carolina the next week. I love penne vodka. We hadn't had it for awhile either and Rory requested it!

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  8. Ooooo I'll have to check out this Unbelievable. I'm crazy and kinda hoping for one more big snowstorm up here! Have a great day!

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    1. Oh no. I am over it and wanting Summer. But we do have some snow forecasted on Sunday and I am hoping it goes away. Haha.

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  9. We ate BLT's this week too! I really enjoyed the second PS I love you movie; I read all three books a couple years ago and I thought it was such a cute series and that Netflix is doing a good job bringing them to live.

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    1. I have never read the books, but I do like the series. I am glad that Netflix has adapted so well. I hate when the books are so different than the movies.

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  10. I've been hearing Virgin River is good. I kinda want to read the book first, but I probably won't get to that. :) Joe and I just started Jane, the Virgin, and I am liking that.

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    1. I wanted to read the book and then I had surgery and binged the whole season. Ha. I like Jane the Virgin. I watched it during real time. It is a great story!

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  11. The princess tea party will be so fun - I can't wait to do that with Sophia!! I have watched all those shows :) Watched the Stranger and Safe which are so good!

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