What's Up Wednesday

 

What We're Eating This Week

Still loving my Hello Fresh
& this week, we're having one of my favorite dishes.

Brussel Sprout & hot honey flatbread.... SO GOOOD!!!

What I'm Reminiscing About
Since we went roller skating - I'm thinking back on all the days on wheels.
I really wish there was a rink close by so we could skate more often.

Maybe I need to get some outdoor wheels & just make my own rink out in a parking lot.

What I'm Loving
I got this thing off of Amazon that I keep seeing on Instagram.

Oh my goodness - it works SO well!
This gives my hair the best curls & waves... & I love giving my hair a break from heat products & it doesnt tangle my hair like when I use rollers.
Its so fast to put in my hair & it isnt uncomfortable sleeping in it like rollers.
I am in LOVE with this baby.

Here's an example of what it does to my hair.

Click HERE for the link

What We've Been Up To
Dealing with all the water issues.

We had a busted pipe from our basement to outside.

& then Hubby put on a new faucet & it caused some issues with a water leak that exploded in our kitchen. 

I'm over water.

What I'm Dreading
I have another Retina Specialist appointment coming up so I dread the dilation.
You'd think I'd be used to it by now. I've had my eyes dilated 3 times in the past few months... but it just is so irritating.

What I'm Working On
Me! ... I'm 3 months out from my TIA & still working on getting healthier.
Getting in workouts minimum 5 days a week - trying for 6.
Watching what I eat... trying to keep the odds of another stroke far away!

What I'm Excited About
Warmer days ahead!!!!!

What I'm Watching / Reading
I just finished the documentary on Hillsong on Discovery+... whew! That was rough.

& finished up Bad Vegan.

After watching Inventing Anna & The Tinder Swindler - I am at the point where I trust NO ONE.

What I'm Listening To
Speaking of not trusting anyone... I have been watching that show The Thing about Pam... & it made me want to go listen to the Podcast about her.
OH.MY.GOODNESS.... I didnt realize the whole story. I knew about the friend & the framing of the husband - but the rest of it?? I wont spoil it for anyone if you're watching the show or want to listen to the Podcast yourself - but I know I got through the entire series in one day because I was HOOKED!

What I'm Wearing
Sweaters... still in Sweaters.
BRRRR... 

I just know we're going to go from a chilly Spring straight into heat of Summer.
Not a lot of the nice 70 degree days.

What I'm doing this Weekend
I'm hoping to finish up a book I'm reading

& I need to get a box I'm sending into ThredUp for consignment to the post office.
Exciting stuff... I know.


What I'm Looking Forward to Next Month
We dont have really any plans for next month - or any big celebrations
so I guess I'm just looking forward to making it through the month in one piece.

What's Up Wednesday

 What We're Eating This Week
I'm excited over dinner lately. I joined PlateJoy & it's helping me get out of the "what's for dinner?" slump - especially starting back at work. One less thing to worry about. They give you recipes for each meal of the day & you can pick what special diet needs you want... its really nice. I've done EMealz for awhile & they were really boring recipes & a lot of repeats - & it was for dinner only.  This, you get breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack/desserts & even batch cooking meal that will cover some other days.  So far, so good.  This isn't sponsored at all - I signed up on my own & enjoying it - Here's the LINK if you want to check it out. I think you get a 10 day free period - so basically you can try a few recipes for free to see how you like it.

What I'm Reminiscing About

After looking at family pictures this past weekend, I've been thinking about all my family that has passed on. Grandparents, aunts & uncles, of course, my daddy.

What I'm Loving
The one good thing about being back at work - I have two monitors again.
WHEW... what a game changer.  Working for a year & a half on a little laptop has made my eyes strain. 

What We've Been Up To
This past month, we got to see more of family than we have since March of 2020.
Got to see all our grandkiddos, & cousins, my inlaws. 
It's been a crazy busy month actually.

What I'm Dreading
All the traffic ahead with the work on the bridge I have to cross to go to work.
It was shut down a few years back & why they couldnt have done ALL the work when it was shut for 9 months then, I'll never know... but here we go with 3 years of traffic & hair pulling & car honking. ... I want to cry....

What I'm Working On
Trying to get back into the swing of things.
Believe me... its work.
Trying to get my morning & nightly schedule figured out - 
There's just not enough time in a day. There really isn't.

What I'm Excited About
I got lost on my weeks with going back in the office & didnt get a planner post up for the month ... I was going to share there, but I'll go ahead & share here too.  
I get to be a Passion Planner Ambassador this year!! WHOO HOO!!

Gets me sneak peeks on future products, lets me share my love of all the Pash Love.. & I can give you a discount for 10% off.
If you order anything from Passion Planner - just use REBECCAJO10 - it gives me some credit back too - which I've already had 2 people use it & it just started 2 weeks go - that's exciting.  

If you have any questions about their planners or notebooks, just let me know.

What I'm Watching / Reading
I had this on my list but when my friend Meranda told me to pick it up, I made sure to make it my next read... I'm already diving in & enjoying it.

I'm all about Big Brother this time of year...

& of course, I'm watching Real Housewives of Beverly Hills to watch what happens with Erika Jane/Girardi to see how all that played out.  Give me the pop corn & let's dish!

What I'm Listening To
Right this minute, I'm listening to Eyes on Gilead: A Handmaid's Tale Podcast
I watched it as it came out each week but it was a lot to process - & I always love hearing other's thought & opinions. I like these ladies. & its been good to pass the hours at work.

Tell me what Podcast I need to be listening to being back in the office.

What I'm Wearing
Real clothes... can you believe it.
Things with ACTUAL buttons & snaps & zippers.

What I'm doing this Weekend
No plans this weekend & I'm good with that.
The past few weekends have had something going on... I'm really looking forward to relaxing.


What I'm Looking Forward to Next Month
August 1st... our baby girl, Zoe turns 16!!! 
Can you believe it?

Wonder if she'll try to bypass Bruno who was just shy a few months of turning 20!
We love our little Princess

What's up Wednesday (06.30.21}

 

Linking up with Shay over at Mix & Match Mama

What We're Eating This Week

Anything that we dont have to turn the oven on.

That's one thing we dont need is more heat cranking in this place!

What I'm Reminiscing About

After seeing our Grands & how much they grew since we saw them last, I've been looking back at pictures & seeing them when they were so tiny.  Julie had found a video of Luke standing for the first time here & its crazy to remember them all so small & snuggly.

Seriously - where does the time go?

What I'm Loving

Still working from home.

I'm taking full advantage of sleeping in till 7am.  ... when I have to start waking up at 5:30am again, I'm going to be a grumpy, miserable old bear. Dont say I didnt warn you.

What We've Been Up To

Trying to stay cool. 

Nothing really more exciting than that.... what a fuddy-duddy we are.

What I'm Dreading

I'm going back to the endodontist again next week.  He keeps trying to see if the ligament will heal in there before doing work (AGAIN) on it... I dont know what the answer is. I've been dealing with this since March & its giving me all the anxiety.  

Plus, I have another root canal tooth that has to be redone (this was my first root canal done over 30 years ago - so this one, is kinda expected) but I'm feeling like I've had so many issues with this tooth, am I going to have more issues with this OTHER tooth? 

I'm pretty sure if I end up in hell, its just going to be non-stop dental work.

What I'm Working On

I've been doing some knitting recently! Look at me!

Yep - it still aggravates my bicep tendonitis so I can only do so much at a time.... 

& you may have seen how disheartening it was when I found THIS mess after working for a few weeks on a project. .... sigh....

If 2020 hasnt taught me anything, it showed me to move on.

I just threw it all away, didnt look back  - & grabbed another skein of yarn & started another new project.

What I'm Excited About

My new Cold Brew maker I got on Amazon Prime day.

I've  been wanting it for awhile & when it was on sale - I gave it go - in a Treat Yo Self moment.

Well now - I want another one because its awesome - & I want to have another batch 'brewing' when I get low in another pitcher.  

What I'm Watching / Reading

I'm reading Malibu Rising & really enjoying it so far. I keep reading a lot of people aren't overly thrilled with it - I'm half way through & no complaints.

As for Watching - I've been going through the Real Housewives of Potomac.

I never watched that before so started at Season 1 & now am up to Season 5.

Gizelle CRACKS ME UP... & I think Monique, the one on the end on the right  - is just the most beautiful woman! I love her relationship with her husband & her kids are so cute too.  I'm really enjoying this show & glad to be nearly caught up.

What I'm Listening To

Per usual - with my love of Real Housewives I've been all about my What What Crappens. I honestly never tire of this podcast.  

& of course, with the Bachelorette starting up - I'm all about all the recap shows on that too.

I'm basically doing nothing for my brain.

Side note... anyone else SO EXCITED Heather is coming back???

What I'm Wearing

I honestly just laughed.. like really laughed.

I'm still in comfy shorts & big tee shirts.

Living the LIFE!

When I have to put on "real" clothes on a normal basis.... my waist is going to literally cry real tears.

or sweat... one in the same.

What I'm doing this Weekend

Reading outside baby!!!!

Like - I'm looking forward to it - we're getting a break in the weather & I'm so excited to sit in the sun & not melt!!!! I may even take a walk this weekend!

What I'm Looking Forward to Next Month

... we have no plans so nothing I can think of.

What Else is New

So... mom is back in the hospital.

Friday, before our NashFam got here, I got a call from mom's friend that she was found once again on the floor & 911 had to be called.  That's the 5th time just this year.

I'm pretty sure they see my number pop up & are ready to say, "Hey Rebecca"

Mom made it home this time for 8 days... waiting to see what the doctors have to say.

What's Up Wednesday {July 2020 Edition}

What We're Eating This Week

We have been eating the heck out of these babies.
I've been making them with veggie burgers... & using left overs to warm up with breakfast the next day.  I find them in Target in the refrigerated section.  They're not frozen so they cook up really fast. They also make them with potato chunks  - DELISH!

What I'm Reminiscing About

My little Bruno.  

Saturday would have been his 20th birthday.

But we'll still celebrate because it'll be our Zoe's 15th Birthday!!!

What I'm Loving

I'm so loving these long bobby pins
They are REALLY long...
but they work so well for me to hold my messy buns in place.



My hair is pretty thick & wound up, little bobby pins dont get into the center of my buns - so these have been great for me!

What We've Been Up To

Nothing exciting.
Still bunch of the same since March - staying home a lot...
taking care of dogs & horses, sewing masks & doing yard work.

Calm down. I know - its a lot of excitement.

What I'm Dreading

Going back to work in the office.
Have no idea when that's going to happen - but I'm already dreading it.
Not because of anything with work or my job - just dreading losing the sleep.

What I'm Working On

Looking up how to make some kimonos & some skirts.
I know I'm gonna have some 5th grader looking stuff to start off with - but gotta start somewhere.

What I'm Excited About

School Supplies are out everywhere.
Give me all the new pens & notebooks!!!

What I'm Watching / Reading

Reading - Head Over Heels - the Book of the Month I chose



Watching - ALL THE THINGS
Right now - I've actually watching The Last Dance which Ricky finds really funny since I'm not a sports fan (only Tennis) - but I always did like Michael Jordan.  It's been  really interesting actually.

What I'm Listening To

I've been trying out some Meditation things with my new Google Mini that I just put in the bedroom.
Trying to use them to relax & go to sleep.  It's working really well too!

What I'm Wearing

Let's be honest - we're lucky I'm wearing anything presentable on most days.

What I'm doing this Weekend
Hopefully getting to spend some time outside & reading!
I THINK we're getting a break in the heat! Fingers crossed!


What I'm Looking Forward to Next Month
I'm getting some time off work.
I kept waiting to take off for when we got back in the office just to not make it a big deal for someone to cover for me.... well, we're not heading into August & we're still at home & haven't taken one day off yet.  So I finally got some time scheduled off.  Not doing anything - The Hubs cant even take that full week off either.  Probably staying at home reading - but I'm good with that.
At least it'll be a stress free week.


What Else is New

Watching to see how everyone is handling all the school situations.

Crazy how each county is doing something different - even when they're right next to each other.

I feel so bad for parents - & school board members - & teachers.

So many decisions to make - all the pressure on all of it.

My County is doing a Hybrid thing - part in person / part at home - all depends on your last name when you go in.

Louisville is doing the first 6 weeks online.

The county over is giving parents the choice.

What a mess.

This video made me laugh.. hope it gives all you parents a smile in the stress

What's Up Wednesday {October 2019}

What We're Eating This Week
Being on vacation this week, we'll just be eating out & going with the flow!!

What I'm Reminiscing About

Harvey's baby pictures came up since his "Gotcha Day" was popping up in my Timehop. 6 years ago.
It's crazy to see baby pictures of Harvey & see how he's starting to turn into a mature man now.
I'm not ready to call him "old" yet.

Oh my heart... I'm so glad he got to learn from the best... miss our Sydney girl so much!



What I'm Loving
Learning all about The Happy Planner & all you can do with it.
Love that I got this Faith Planner too... really excited to put this to use!

Click pic to see this

What We've Been Up To
We've been super busy it seems lately
I have Bible Study & Youth classes - Ricky's had dart ball games & checking out some UK basketball
Then add in Ernie's agility classes that have been wrapped up & taking care of horses & keeping up with 4 dogs... we've been busy busy busy

What I'm Dreading
Time change.
The WORST time of the year!!!!

What I'm Working On
Trying to get my Plantar Fascitis from hurting.
Man oh man... this baby can be pure misery!!!

What I'm Excited About
We got this little thing for Bruno to help him walk with his back legs!!



I can NOT wait to get him in it & see how he moves.
He has one back leg that is just dead... it crosses over the other & it trips him up.
He doesnt cry with it, it never seems to hurt him - I just think with his old 19 year old hips, its just shot
So we're going to try this out.
Being blind, we're gonna need more space for him to "roll"

What I'm Watching / Reading
Super excited about another season of Survivor... it never gets old to me



& also loving another season of The Masked Singer



Of course - no brainer - stay out of my way on Monday night with Dancing with the Stars
Loving me some James Van der Beek

What I'm Listening To
I found a new podcast that I've been enjoying.
It's all about talking about food as thy medicine & talks about myths & facts about food.
I love this sort of geeky stuff

What I'm Wearing
I just took advantage of Old Navy's $10.00 dress sale & snagged up 5 new Swing dresses.
I love wearing these for winter with my leggings & boots.

What I'm doing this Weekend
I honestly havent given it much thought
I'm sure coffee & books will be involved somewhere there


What I'm Looking Forward to Next Month
Putting up the Christmas tree.
Christmas aggravates me... but I do love the glow of Christmas tree lights shining in my living room on dark nights & especially on mornings with my coffee in hand.


What Else is New
Something new? ... making my first car payment for November 1st.
Yuck. 
Still loving my car though!

What's up Wednesday

Last Wednesday of the month - time to join in with Mix & Match Mama
Click the pic above to see all the bloggers who are joining in


What We're Eating This Week
Trying to dig into some of these ideas to bring some lunches from home.
I gotta car payment now ;)
( I have said that at least 3 dozen times the past week - LOL)

Click for link

What I'm Reminiscing About

A young Bruno.
His picture pops up on my Timehop all the time & to see the difference in him from 2 years ago to today - man, he's really an old man & its really taken its toll on him.

Still my baby boy - no matter what age.

What I'm Loving
My new pen case from JetPens
This thing is awesome. & super cute.
I have all my Mildliners in them & love I can just sit it up & reach all my colors in one easy to grab place.


You actually unzip the top & pull it down & then it just sits up for you to use.



So many cute colors too!
Click HERE to check it out.

What We've Been Up To
Of course  - car shopping.
So glad that's over with.
for me anyways - I think Ricky is still on the hunt.
... also still staining fences.
Ricky is about 75% done at this point - but its still a LONG 25% to go.
Bless his heart. This has been the "Summer of the fence"

What I'm Dreading
These early dark nights.
Cue the depression.

What I'm Working On
I was trying out the new Beachbody workout - Morning Meltdown 100
... it wasn't for me.
I thought it would be because it had music!! (YAY! - for some reason Beachbody has a hate for music lately) & they have TWO modifiers - which I really like & appreciate.
But ugh - the moves are the same each week it seems. & they are overkill.
Like, let's do one move - 75 times. It just feels weird to me.
I also dont care that it doesnt do abs except for one day a week.
... so I'm back to doing the LIIFT 4 program.



Which actually works for me right now because its a 4 day a week work out plan so I can slide in a day or two of walking.

What I'm Excited About
The new Joker movie!!!
That looks incredible!!!
A little freaky - but man, I'm looking forward to it.


I think we learn a lot about seeing how villains are made.
Probably some powerful life lessons in these things.

Speaking of villains - also looking forward to this movie too!

What I'm Watching / Reading

Total - this is a given - Dancing with the Stars!!!!
Big fan forever on that one!

I'm also watching Arrested Development



I had never seen it before - my gosh - its funny!
I just love Jason Bateman anyways.
He's so talented... with humor & can do the drama too.

As for reading, I just ZOOMED through the 2 Class Mom books.
Again - super funny!


What I'm Listening To

I've been into Fatal Voyage:  The Mysterious Death of Natalie Wood
which has been really interesting...



That podcast has since moved onto the next subject - which is Princess Diana
Yes- you know I'll go straight into that with all the Royal obsession I have.

& also loving Bardstown

Click pic for podcast site

... which is super creepy because its VERY close to us.
Like all the stories on here were on our local news for months on end.
The ladies who are doing this podcast are from our local news station.

If you like real life murder/mystery type podcasts - check it out!!!

What I'm Wearing
So I've been trying out Stitch Fix lately
... & having some really good luck with it.
I'm not super thrilled with the prices - but I know everyone tells me to request for cheaper items.  I mean, I love these $90.00 jeans they send, but I aint paying $90.00 for a pair of jeans.
I have a car payment (HAHA- I had to)
OOOKKKK - so I did buy one of their pairs for $85.00 - but just because I bought the whole box & got the extra 25% discount.

I also got a shirt from there that is my all time favorite shirt!
It fits me just perfectly in length! I need a longer torso shirt.
They find some cute styles & brands I've never heard of before!

What I'm doing this Weekend

Melting!
It's supposed to be in the mid 90's this weekend - so not cool.
Literally.
No big plans though - the usual:  Cleaning, laundry, church, horses
#adulting


What I'm Looking Forward to Next Month
VACATION!!!!!
October is so super busy for us - lots to celebrate
but the end of October, we get to take our week long time off during our anniversary.
Last year was our first time since being married that we werent able to do it since all my vacation time was eaten up with surgeries (sooo not a vacation!)
At least our anniversary was on a Sunday so it worked out OK for that side of it.
This year? We're back to taking that week off.
Who has 2 thumbs & is counting down? THIS GIRL


What Else is New
My car!
BOOYAH!!!!