ON MY MIND / THINGS THAT ARE MAKING ME HAPPY
I had a productive weekend planned and it all went out the window when my sweet Thai neighbor asked me to go shopping with her at her favorite Asian market. I thought sure, I could use a quick trip to the market. WHOA, it turned out to be more like a trip to Disneyland – so many colors and new things to see. I picked up a few new vegetables I’ve never tried before and a jar of Jack Fruit which I originally saw on Guy’s Grocery Games when Damaris Phillips said she regularly use it as a meat substitute for her vegetarian husband. So many of the products had zero English so I couldn’t even recognize what they were or what to do with them. But, oh what a learning experience!
Hubby and I watched a couple NASCAR races and did a little sorting for donation items and packing others for the upcoming move. I’m still having some low blood pressure issues that left me napping quite a bit on Saturday. 🙁 I REALLY want my energy and strength back!!!
We’re really sad about Whiskey, Sady and Gunner. Losing them all within 7 months despite their advanced age was hard, but we just realized this weekend how much easier traveling will be and the freedom to do what we want, when we want for awhile. We’ve decided to put things into storage for 6 months or so and take some time for me to use the gym and the pool this summer to get my strength and energy back before we really starting searching for the next project.
So on to Happy Homemaker and Menu Plan Monday. 
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.
OUTSIDE MY WINDOW & THE WEATHER OUTSIDE
The weather has been ALL over the place lately. It was 65 on Thursday and 90 by Saturday and back to 60 today. It’s all about layers right now! The rest of the week is supposed to be quite nice, but the weather changes all too frequently around here to depend on it.
ON THE BREAKFAST PLATE
Protein drink and green tea
FAVORITE PHOTO FROM THE CAMERA
We took a day trip last Thursday to Galveston since this week will be spring break and we will avoid EVERYWHERE! It was EXTREMELY overcast so pictures did not turn out very good, but hubby insisted I get in one for a change. We ate at Bubba Gumps and it was HORRIBLE, but made for a good picture. I guess we’ll just have to go back to my favorite Bubba Gumps in Honolulu 😀 I also found this colorful drugstore wooden Indian.
INSPIRATION
AS I LOOK AROUND THE HOUSE / WEEKLY TO DO LIST & HOUSE PROJECTS
- LAUNDRY… just a few loads this week, towels, bedding and clothing
- LIVING AREAS… clean but cluttered as I’ve been packing and sorting
- KITCHEN… pretty clean for now
- BLOG… some recipe updating, future post planning, link party research and even some holiday post planning
CURRENTLY READING & TV / DVR
There are a few new shows starting this week, but it’s way too soon to tell what will make the cut.
- I’m now reading Fatal Chaos by Marie Force and am just about to finish so not sure what I’m moving onto.
COMEDIES
- Big Bang Theory, Young Sheldon, Life in Pieces, The Good Place, American Housewife
MILITARY, POLITICAL & CRIME DRAMAS and a couple that qualify as comedies
- NCIS, NCIS New Orleans and NCIS LA, Criminal Minds, Wisdon 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 & REALITY
- The Good Doctor, This Is Us, The Resident, the Amazing Race just ended and Dancing With the Stars will be beginning
SYFY
- Z Nation, the Walking Dead, Flash, Supergirl, DC Legends, Orville, Once Upon a Time, The X-Files, Supernatural
COOKING
- Guy’s Grocery Games, Beat Bobby Flay, Worst Cooks in America, Bobby & Damaris, Kid’s Baking Championship, Master Chef Jr., Master Chef
MENU PLANS FOR THE WEEK
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WED
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SAT
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SUN
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B-FAST
2X DAY
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HONEY NUT CHEERIOS, BANANA & GREEN TEA
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HONEY NUT CHEERIOS, BANANA & GREEN TEA
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HONEY NUT CHEERIOS, BANANA & GREEN TEA
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HONEY NUT CHEERIOS, BANANA & GREEN TEA
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HONEY NUT CHEERIOS, BANANA & GREEN TEA
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| SNACK 2X a day |
PROTEIN DRINK
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| LUNCH 2-4 oz. PROTEIN |
GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST or YOGURT with FRUIT
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| DINNER 2-4 oz. PROTEIN and small salad |
BALSAMIC MOZZARELLA CHICKEN with marinated artichokes and grape tomatoes |
CHICKEN CESAER SALAD with ANCHOVY CROUTONS | C.O.R.N. clean out refrigerator night | C.O.R.N. clean out refrigerator night | TACO SALAD CASSEROLE |
BUFFALO HASSELBACK CHICKEN and CELERY SALAD |
BROWN BOX MEATLOAF and HONEY ROASTED CARROTS |
SUCCESSFUL RECIPE LINKS FROM LAST WEEK
HEALTH & BEAUTY TIPS
HOMEMAKING/COOKING TIP
I love The Big Bang Theory. I haven’t seen an episode since we ditched cable. Our antenna won’t pick up the channel. Glad you had a fun trip to the market. I hope you feel better soon.
Good thing about Big Bang is that it will be around for awhile in reruns. TBS is even carrying the newer episodes.
Your trip to the Asian market sounds wonderful! What an experience and how fun!!! Love the pic in front of Bubba Gumps! Have a great week ahead! Blessings! <3
Thanks, It was fun and so educational! Have a great week too.
praying you are feeling better soon. Fun post, thank you for sharing with us. Hugs!
Thank you, it is a process, but I know it’s one I’ll eventually win. Have a great week.
Would love a trip to an asian market. Have a great week
Certainly a learning experience! I highly recommend it at least once.
The Asian market sound like so much fun! So sorry you have not been feeling well! Praying you regain your strength and health! Praying you have a blessed week!
Thank you, it was. Have a great week too.
Wonderful picture! I caught the new show, Deception about the magician helping the FBI last night and thought it was pretty good. Wasn’t impressed at all with the new boot up of American Idol. Glad you are going to take some time to relax and regain a bit of strength before jumping into your next project. Hope you have a great week!
Thank you. I look forward to seeing where they take Deception. I’ve never been into reality shows much, but my SIL loves them all. I’ll have to ask her about American Idol. Have a great weekend.