Storms, eagles & Sploot! {Weekly Check In}

 

STORMS
Man, Kentucky is just getting hit so hard with the floods not too long ago & now tornados.  I believe 19 people died in this last round this past Friday.  

In my town, we got really lucky - the storms went up north of us & then below up - we squeezed right through that, but it makes you feel horrible for what people who were in line of it all had to endure.  The news every day this week is showing devastation & you just cant wrap your mind around having to start over with EVERYTHING. No home, no clothes, no belongings.  What do you do? .... count your blessings, that's for sure.

GOOD GOOD BOWL
There is a new place that opened near us & we checked it out this weekend. Hubby is not one to try new places so I was surprised he was the one to suggest checking it out.  Its one of those places that you can get salads - or grain bowls.  Pick your own toppings or have one that they have the menu.

Did we like it? Hubby liked it more than me. I think maybe I was turned off by what I got. I got a warm bowl with quinoa & sweet potatoes .... that was OK. But had brussel spouts on it that just had a lot of chewy bits on it. & then got Broccoli & no. Just no. It was so covered in garlic. I'm not a big fan of garlic. It just ruined it for me.  I had added blue cheese on it too for some tang & that was a no too.  If I had another combo, it may have been better. At least I got veggies in for the day - find the positive!

SPLOOT
I talked last week about how funny this dog sits.... his laying is just as funny. I call it his Superman Pose.  He has short legs for an Aussie & they just have to stretch out when he lays... & I LOVE IT! 

FLOWERS
I finally went & got some flowers for our front porch.  Good timing too because a lot of them were on sale - bargain! I ended up getting 5 pots of flowers & a hanging plant that I now need a hook installed to hang it (thank you honeyyyyy for handling that) ....now I have to set my daily reminder on Alexa to WATER THE FLOWERS.  

THIRD GILMORE GIRL

I heard a lot of people talking about this book & did this one on audio & just enjoyed it thoroughly. I love biographies so much on audio - especially when they're read by the authors - someone telling their life story.  If you loved Gilmore Girls - you'll appreciate this book - but it was just interesting to know more about this actress & her growing up & her history in her career & broadway & her love of dance.  & that voice - its unmistakable. 

Click HERE for book link

GRADUATES
Its that time - prom season is ending & all the cap & gown pics are popping up. What makes my heart just smile is seeing the last group of kiddos I taught in youth ministry - they're all graduating college this year - some did last semester (You go over achievers!) but its been 5 years now since I've left youth ministry - wow - where does time go? .... & the last group of "kids" are now officially adults - venturing into the world doing real adult things.  I see some are engaged now too .... all that to say, I am old. Very old. LOL - but congrats to ALL the graduates out there.  Spread those wings & soar - make the world a better place!  Not only for you but for others!

I WAS INFLUENCED
I kept seeing an ad come across my Instagram about an app that scans your food. I thought - I'll give it a try. Its called Bitepal.  I have actually been enjoying it.  You take a pic of your food & you can add food items if it misses it - or take things off .... now, its not totally accurate so I wouldnt go with it if you're on some sort of diet where your calories are VERY specific. But I'm enjoying it because of the nudges of healthier ideas  - & seeing what your score is for healthy eating at the end of the day. That's what its about - healthy eating & fun tracking- not specific calorie tracking & hard core data. I like it gives a macro breakdown too..... I wish it had a place where you could track activity done in the day too or you can adjust portion sizes.

Its 3 day free trial & then like $32.00 for the year. I've paid more for apps sure - I'll play along. 

Here's a snip of my Chocolate chip muffin I took a pic of.... 

That muffin was worth every calorie too!!!!

It gives more info on the bottom about the nutrition score & if foods are healthy or if tips on making healthier decisions next time. ... to me, its just fun & also interesting.

I keep seeing more ads popping up & people having codes for 60% off for the year - so if you're interested, maybe check out the #bitepal hashtag & see if you can find a discount.

& lets be honest - I love little games on my phone - & this is such a game of keeping your little animal alive by feeding it - THATS what I'm here for more than anything. My Rocky the Raccoon.... lets see how long I'll keep him going.

ALONE TIME
Ozzie Grayson is all about playing. 24/7! LEGIT 24/7!!! ... I've talked about this before when Harvey passed away that Harvey was the one who played with Ozzie the most & Ozzie just doesnt really care to have a playmate.  Just throw - retrieve - repeat.  So now we have a young pup that is keeping up with Ozzie & you can tell it ticks him off sometimes. He wants that alone time.  Needless to say - I take him outside in our front yard - because he wont leave your side in the front yard.... & we have some one on one time so he still gets his happy play.  All alone - just him & the ball & the wind in his hair! LOL

JUST THROW IT ALREADY!!!!!

ALMOST TIME TO FLY
Anyone else been on Eagle watch this year?  My brother told me about the eggs & I turned it on to watch them first hatch.  & when that 3rd baby hatched, all the joy! & then the snow storm that came through & one of the babies passed away.... my heart cant take it. But I've checked in regularly on YouTube - & learned SO MUCH about Eagles in the process (Fun Fact- their head turns white in 5 year).

  Its just been so fascinating to see nature at work. The care of Jackie & Shadow to their babies.  To see these little eaglets grow up to be SO BIG .... & that they're getting ready to fly off.... it really chokes me up. I have zero - ZERO doubt I will tear up when they leave.

I hope they have the best flight on that leap out of the nest & there's lots of years ahead for them & more baby eaglets to come

BEREAL
Well - this isnt a fun BeReal at all! My mom is back in the hospital.  She's actually in a new wing this time - time to learn more nurses. Just when you think you've met them all.  

Whats been the best part of your week?

Do you have a graduate this year?

Do you like to try new places to eat?

Have you been watching the eagles grow?