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Weird First Week of January

Here are my everyday photos from this past week. It was a bit exhausting and weird. Also, I’m hoping the photos get a bit more interesting as the days get longer and we get closer to spring or at least have maybe some real winter weather. I’ve decided to also share some extra photos each week as I only post one each day on Instagram. I don’t have too many extras this week so don’t get too excited.

Sunday and Monday

I took a picture of the tv on Sunday, clearly before the Chiefs lost but I knew they were likely not winning. Seems strange to not be cheering them on in a Superbowl run this January. It’s been a minute since we weren’t in the playoffs. Maybe next year.

Monday, I took a picture of the very strange looking pinkish sky. This is the photo I edited for Instagram and the photo at the top of my post is what my phone did to the sky. Neither photo gets the sky quite right. It was just very surreal looking outside.

Also, took this one as a reminder to myself:

Tuesday and Wednesday

You know I love my spring/summer weather and we’ve been having some!

It was 61 degrees outside at 2pm on Wednesday. We’ve been running around in t-shirts and no coats. It’s nice and yet, I admit to missing winter a bit. The weird sad thing on this day, I hit a hawk with my car. It was in the medium of the highway and I was going wow, look at that as it randomly took flight and clipped my right bumper. I really hope it was okay. It did go back down into a wooded area.

Wednesday was just a basic back to the routine of working, bit of buyer’s remorse on taking the full-time job this week, that day. Took a picture of the pineapple I had after dinner.

Lots of sickness floating around in our area, one teacher in our classroom is getting over the flu. Few kids out, the news covering the large number of flu cases at the local hospitals. So, I’m taking my vitamins and trying to double down on the fruits and veggies.

Also, tried getting a sunset picture on Wednesday, however, as you can see, it wasn’t great. We just aren’t at a good location to get proper sunset photos. 

Thursday and Friday

Thursday was still warm but rainy almost all day until early afternoon. This random cat from the neighborhood was hanging out on the front porch when I returned home.

I didn’t recall seeing it but my husband said he visited often leaving his mark around our home (ugh). Our little gray cat is hanging in there though has slowed down so much. She mainly sleeps in my husband’s recliner but always perks up to see who has food and will sometimes go to the door to sniff the air or step on the porch a minute if the weather is nice enough. She usually doesn’t stay out there very long.

On Friday, I simply shared another photo of my sock monkey mug. This is where my husband would like to remind you that they are NOT mine but rather his that I wouldn’t let him trade away. Ha!

These mugs just make me smile and are such a fun way to start the day with my morning coffee. Of course, today they were both in the dishwasher so it was a plain boring cup this Saturday!

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Next week I’ll start with today’s photo since I’m posting this somewhat early this morning. Not sure what today’s plans might be….either cleaning house or trying to get out of the house. Maybe both. Trying to talk the husband into going to the nature area about an hour north of here to see the bald eagles. Need to treat houseplants for fungus gnats, SIGH. Watching the playoff football games on tv. Laundry. Usual weekend chores.

How was your week? What are you doing this weekend?

 

6 Replies to “Weird First Week of January”

  1. I love the pink sky! But, it has been a super weird winter here too! no shirt sleeves, but extra warm and fall like. We STILL have geese that would normally be gone by November!!! To go along with the REALLY WEIRD winter is a really weird football season. Sorry about the Chiefs! I can’t remember the last time we had so many WILD CARD games with teams that had such high standings. Have a wonderful week!

    1. Thank you! I’m not minding the nicer weather in some ways but it’s making figuring out what to wear each day a bit hard. One fun thing about this area, I went to the grocery store Sunday and there we all were wearing our Chiefs stuff like our team was in it, LOL, while shopping in the clearance carts of the team apparel (yes, our grocery stores carry Chiefs stuff). I can’t figure out who to cheer for without them there (I was going to adopt Carrie’s Pack but they didn’t last too long). Hope your week is off to a great start!

        1. Looks like I’ll have to cheer on your husband’s team. It’s that or the Patriots (ugh and sorry about the Bills, not that as a KC fan I could *really* cheer them on but I do think they got a bad deal in their game. Hope your week is off to a great start!

  2. Hello dear Jean!
    I always love catching up with you here and it’s fun to see your weekly photos.
    My poor Packers lost too. There’s always next year, right?
    I’ve been taking my vitamins and eating healthier hoping to avoid the crud going around too!
    Love the fight over the monkey mugs. 😂 They are so cute though!!
    I’ve finally posted my blogaversary giveaway details so please come and comment so I can get you entered for a chance to win! I adore my blogland besties like you and the least I can try to do to honor our friendship here.
    Blessings. xoxo💗

    1. Oh, it was crazy last week. I’ll have to hop over and see if I’m not too late. Hope your week is off to a great start!

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