My Weekly W's

Can you believe we're heading into the last week of February?  It seems like I was just starting holiday and hibernation mode and now all of that is over.  The days are getting longer and the official start of Spring is less than a month away.  I'm continuing on my mission to slow down, be mindful and enjoy each moment.

What's top of my mind: Sprucing and purging the house.  I'm the type that goes through every closet, drawer, cabinet, etc. at least once a year.  I started this last week.  I don't like clutter and I don't like holding on to things that we don't use/need.  So far my linen closet and all the kitchen cabinets have been done.  It's such a good feeling letting go of stuff we don't want.  

Where I've been: Work, home, hairdresser and grocery store.  We didn't need much so I just picked up fresh veggies, fruit, milk and cheese. 

Where I'm going: Depending on the weather, I'd like to go to Firefly Grill next Saturday for lunch. Other than that, I'll just probably be going back and forth to work.

What I'm watching: The Many Saints of Newark.  I was a loyal Soprano fan and couldn't wait for the new episode every Sunday night.  Back then, it was about the only thing I watched on TV.  This movie didn't disappoint. 

What I'm reading: Plenty: A memoir of food and family by Hannah Howard.  So far, it's pretty interesting.

What I'm listening to: As I type this the news is playing in the background and the Russia/Ukraine situation is escalating. I don't usually watch mainstream news but I was curious what they are saying about this.

What I'm eating:

I made another batch of chicken, veggie egg rolls that we had with rice one night.  The rest were added to the freezer for a quick dinner or lunch.

Meatloaf, mashed potatoes and green beans.

When I made manicotti a couple of weeks ago I put one pan together uncooked to freeze.  So heating that up with a salad and garlic bread was a quick dinner.

I don't fry food very often.  I usually use the air fryer or oven fry but I was craving a 'real' fried chicken sandwich and it did not disappoint.  I made coleslaw and oven fries to go along with it.

BIG salad

Last night I made cheese ravioli. It takes time to make the ravioli and I didn't have any homemade sauce made up so I used a jar of Rao pasta sauce.  I like to keep a couple of jars on hand because that stuff is as close to homemade as you can get.

Who needs a good slap: I love my hairdresser and have been going to him for years.  I don't know what happened this time but I'm not liking my hair at all. I have very thick curly hair and if you cut it at an angle, it does not lay well.  Luckily my hair grows quickly.  I won't slap him but I give him a you know better WTH bud?

What I'm planning: When I finish this up I am going to make biscuits, eggs and bacon for brunch.  I need to wash the sheets, pay the bills and it's my mani pedi day.  Anything extra that gets done will be a bonus.

What's making me smile: This blanket brought tears but a smile as well.  I miss my green-eyed boy.

I hope everyone is doing well and has a fun filled productive week.