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Week 3 of 2018 is underway and I’m anxious to be over this recuperation mode and ready to get my energy back and get some serious things done! Though, it will be 6 more weeks until I get formally released and begin a serious exercise routine. That said, with ALL this flu going around I’m just as happy to be stuck inside away from people.

OUTSIDE MY WINDOW & THE WEATHER OUTSIDE

We’re having ANOTHER cold snap here and are supposed to have rain and wintry mix sleet added to the mix tomorrow and Wednesday. With the flu epidemic at raging proportions I’m really staying in and away from people!

ON THE BREAKFAST PLATE

GERBER’S GRABBER – Apple Carrot Pineapple & Green Tea

CRAFTS / PROJECTS

I started working on finishing the kitchen counters.

ON MY MIND / THINGS THAT ARE MAKING ME HAPPY

Starting later this week I can start to do a few more things, but am told the serious exercise and packing have to wait until the 90 day mark.  I’m handling the food part okay and realize it will actually save us some money in the long run though that is being eaten up by the mandatory 5 times a day vitamins.  They also sent me a blood work order to have done next month and I’m dreading the new 4 times a year blood work – 20 freaking tests!

FAVORITE PHOTO FROM THE CAMERA

We’ve been having quite a bit of clear weather lately and the sunsets have been really pretty.

INSPIRATION

AS I LOOK AROUND THE HOUSE / WEEKLY TO DO LIST & HOUSE PROJECTS

• LAUNDRY… quite a few loads this week, towels, bedding and clothing – STILL washing most things every other day for a few more weeks to prevent infection
  
• LIVING AREAS… can’t wait until I can relieve hubby of the duties and do a deep clean
  
• KITCHEN… also needs a deep cleaning and paint touch up
  
• STUDIO… is mainly storage these days so nothing going on there
• YARD… hubby is going to mow and vinegar salt the weeds today before the rain tonight
  
• BLOG… some recipe updating, future post planning and holiday post planning

CURRENTLY READING & TELEVISION / DVR

We’ve rented a bunch of Netflix movies the last several weeks to get me through the boredom and cold weather, but I’ve seen just about everything I want to see for awhile – really looking forward to spring at this point and getting out of this house!

• I’m now reading Sophie Moss’ Seal Island series during my recuperation and am book #2, The Selkie Enchantress.

COMEDIES

• BIG BANG THEORY, YOUNG SHELDON
• THE GOOD PLACE, AMERICAN HOUSEWIFE, SPEECHLESS, GREAT NEWS
• BETTER LATE THAN NEVER, LIFE IN PIECES

MILITARY, POLITICAL & CRIME DRAMAS and a couple that qualify as comedies

• NCIS, NCIS NEW ORLEANS and NCIS LA, CRIMINAL MINDS, WISDOM OF THE CROWD, S.W.A.T.
• MADAM SECRETARY, SCANDAL, DESIGNATED SURVIVOR
• BRAVE, VALOR, SEAL TEAM, BLINDSPOT, MACGYVER, SCORPION
• LAW & ORDER SVU, BLUE BLOODS, HAWAII 5-0, ELEMENTARY
• CHICAGO FIRE, CHICAGO PD, CHICAGO MED, 911

DRAMAS

• THE GOOD DOCTOR, THIS IS US, THE RESIDENT starts later this week

SYFY

• Z NATION, the WALKING DEAD, FLASH, SUPERGIRL, DC LEGENDS
• ORVILLE, ONCE UPON A TIME, THE X-FILES, THE ALIENIST starts later this week
  

COOKING

• GUY’S GROCERY GAMES, BEAT BOBBY FLAY, BOBBY AND DAMARIS, BAKED IN VERMONT
• KID’S BAKING CHAMPIONSHIP, WORST COOKS IN AMERICA
  

MENU PLANS FOR THE WEEK

I’ve placed orders this week with Home Chef and Hello Fresh to get back into the swing of cooking without leaving the house to shop since I still can’t carry grocery bags yet and I’m trying to stay away from people in general, but there will still be leftovers unfortunately. I planned a couple C.O.R.N. nights to use the leftovers.

	MONDAY	TUESDAY	WEDNESDAY	THURSDAY	FRIDAY	SATURDAY	SUNDAY
B-FAST	3-4 ounces EGGS or OATMEAL and GREEN Tea	3-4 ounces EGGS or OATMEAL and GREEN Tea	3-4 ounces EGGS or OATMEAL and GREEN Tea	3-4 ounces EGGS or OATMEAL and GREEN Tea	3-4 ounces EGGS or OATMEAL and GREEN Tea	TOASTED FRENCH TOAST	BACON & EGGS
2 times a day	1 cup  1% MILK  or PROTEIN DRINK	1 cup  1% MILK  or PROTEIN DRINK	1 cup  1% MILK  or PROTEIN DRINK	1 cup  1% MILK  or PROTEIN DRINK	1 cup  1% MILK  or PROTEIN DRINK	1 cup  1% MILK  or PROTEIN DRINK	1 cup  1% MILK  or PROTEIN DRINK
1 time a day	2-4 ounces tuna salad or yogurt	2-4 ounces tuna salad or yogurt	2-4 ounces tuna salad or yogurt	2-4 ounces tuna salad or yogurt	2-4 ounces tuna salad or yogurt	2-4 ounces tuna salad or yogurt	2-4 ounces tuna salad or yogurt
LUNCH & DINNER	2 OUNCES PROTEIN with a  small salad MAPLE GLAZED DUCK with BLOOD ORANGE SALAD and FINGERLING POTATOES	2 OUNCES PROTEIN with a  small salad PARMESAN and ROSEMARY PORK CHOPS with ALMOND COUSCOUS and ROASTED CARROTS	2 OUNCES PROTEIN with a  small salad CRISPY ONION CHICKEN with GREEN BEANS and MUSHROOM GRAVY	2 OUNCES PROTEIN with a  small salad CHICKEN UNDER A ZUCCHINI BLANKET with MASHED POTATOES and GREEN BEANS	2 OUNCES PROTEIN with a  small salad C.O.R.N.	2 OUNCES PROTEIN with a  small salad SPAGHETTI & RICOTTA MEATBALLS with GARLIC GREEN BEANS	2 OUNCES PROTEIN with a  small salad C.O.R.N.

SUCCESSFUL RECIPE LINKS FROM LAST WEEK

While these recipes were successful, we still prefer my Laverne Defazio pot roast and my Aloha BBQ Ribs (recipe later this month when I make them) to either of these recipes.  I posted them in case anyone prefers their flavor profiles.

• MAXINE’S POT ROAST
• PINEAPPLE PEANUT BUTTER BABY BACK RIBS
• PAN SEARED SEA BASS with GARLIC LEMON BUTTER SAUCE
• SPAGHETTI CASSEROLE

HEALTH & BEAUTY TIPS

HOMEMAKING/COOKING TIP

Be sure to link up with Sandra at Diary of a Stay at Home Mom for Happy homemaker Monday and with Laura at I’m an Organizing Junkie for Menu Plan Monday.