Good morning! Look, I’m back to posting on Mondays! Hoping to post a bit more this week. However, I make no promises.
It is nice to get back into the routine of a Monday morning planning post. I’ll be linking up as always with Sandra over at Diary Of A Stay At Home Mom.
Let’s just get right into the post categories.
The Weather
In case the title of the post didn’t give it away, we’ve had some rainy days (all weekend long). And are supposed to get a few more. A chance of thunderstorms this afternoon. More on Wednesday and Thursday. Highs mostly in the upper 50’s though there a few cooler days near the end of the week.
How I Am Feeling This Morning
A little stressed. Slept okay but Daylight Savings Time throws me the same as everyone else. It’s my annual announcement now that (wait for it) the days get naturally longer and shorter! Ugh, I despise dark mornings. Seven thirty for the sunrise? No thank you. Okay, done griping as it doesn’t do any good.
On The Breakfast Plate
Cinnamon roll, bacon, coffee, vitamins
On My Reading Pile
Sometimes, one book leads to another. And with the weather, I did quite a bit of reading last week/over the weekend. I started with Lighter Living: Declutter. Organize. Simplify. by Lisa J. Schultz. However, I had to put it down a few times as it was a little overwhelming. I had to be in the right mood to pick it up and finish it. Not a bad book, a bit preachy here and there but over all fairly motivating. It also gave me a bit of mid-life crisis anxiety. Her book led me to the one I’m currently reading (just started it): Zen and the Art of Housekeeping: The Path to Finding Meaning in Your Cleaning by Lauren Cassel Brownell.
During my pause from the organizing book, I read Heartbreak Bay (Stillhouse Lake #5) by Rachel Caine. A great series I’ve enjoyed reading. However, sadly, it turns out the author passed away shortly after finishing this book.
And finally, yesterday, I completed Little Secrets by Jennifer Hillier. A great suspense read that kept me guessing almost to the end. I’ll most likely seek out more books by this author.
On My TV
We’ve been casually watching The Voice and we’ll watch The Masked Singer this week (we forgot it last week). I’ve been watching Doctor Who on HBO Max, decided to pay for one month of it to finish and see a few movies on there but it won’t be a continued subscription. Started to watch Ready Player One on Saturday night but realized it wasn’t the movie I thought. Seemed like a good one though so I’ve ordered the book from the library to read it first.
On The Menu
I really have no idea.
MONDAY: French Toast, bacon, honeydew melon
TUESDAY: OUT or husband’s choice *J has an appointment at 4*
WEDNESDAY: Chicken Spinach skillet dinner, Shamrock shakes *Happy Saint Patrick’s Day!*
THURSDAY: Maybe a roast in the crockpot? *I work 1-6*
FRIDAY: OUT or husband’s choice *I work 3-6*
Looking Around The House
I’m in the mood to redecorate everything. However, I guess I should clean before I do that. Kitchen needs a little work. Rest is more or less okay, just needs the touch up before some serious cleaning.
To Relax This Week I Will
I don’t know. Maybe visit the flower store. I hear a hanging basket of pansies calling my name. Pick up the camera, write a few blog posts, declutter (Is that relaxing?)
From The Camera
Another week of not picking up the camera much last week. Not one bird photo other than the ones accidentally captured below in one of my gloomy sky photos. 
Something I Want To Share
This song popped in my head this morning. Pretty much describes my mood this morning.
Quote For The Week
May the flowers remind us why the rain was so necessary. (Xan Oku)
Amaryllis bloomed!
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How are things in your corner of the world?
Great quote for the week. So true and we should all think of that when we complain about the weather!
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Yes, though I’m ready for a few more flowers in the sun and little less rain. Hope you’re having a great start to your week!
Hi there! I use to listen to the Carpenters and loved them. Blessings to you. I don’t get blue anymore on rainy days, but Understand how some do.
Blessings to you,
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Thank you. One rainy or stormy day doesn’t bother me but we’re on our 5th day of gloomy skies around here. Hope you are having a happy Tuesday so far!
We might be checking out the Masked Singer, looking for something new to watch. Love the flower pics. Happy Monday!
Thank you! I didn’t think I’d like the Masked Singer but ended up really enjoying it. Just a bit of goofy fun in a TV show, something we all need sometimes. Happy Tuesday 🙂
I hope you have a WONDERFUL week. I hate dreary on top of daylight savings 🙁 and that’s what we’re having here too. It’s still trying to snow – twice today it started to snow and almost immediately turned to hail and then rain while I was out doing errands so I have a ton of empathy for you! But, you’re right the flowers in the spring make it all worth it! Beautiful Amaryllis!
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Oh no, sorry you’re still seeing snowflakes. Glad we’re just getting a bit (a lot) of rain instead of snow. By the way, I just posted my almost lemon pie recipe a few minutes ago. Not very fancy but I remember you had asked about it. Hope your week is off to a wonderful start.
Hello!
I love your rainy day photos.
They are so cozy.
We are cloudy here today. And cold!
I am looking for something new to watch. Seems as if everything anymore is streaming.
What happened to once-a-week shows anyhow???
Have a cozy evening, my friend.
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Thank you! Still raining today. There is something nice about a once a week show. Though it was a streaming show, I did enjoy watching WandaVision one episode at a time each Friday. Happy Saint Patrick’s Day!
Lots of rain for you! I just love that song!
I can’t wait to see some spring around here… still so cold and dreary.
We need flowers!!
Have a great week
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Yes, we are still getting rain and now the weather people are saying it’s likely to change over to snow tomorrow. UGH. Hopefully, the snow won’t bother my daffodils all blooming early too much. Hope you are getting some sunshine today. Happy Saint Patrick’s Day!
Hey Sweetie!
I hope the rain clears up soon and you have ☀️ days ahead. I’m envious that you have a flower store to go to already! We have another month if not more at least! Yes, yes, go get pansies and take pics and I’ll live through you. Lol
I get what you’re saying about the dark AM’s, but I love the longer days. 😉
I’ve always thought Karen Carpenter had the warmest voice. Love her versions of Christmas carols.
Your amaryllis is amazing!!! 😍 Blessings. xoxox
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Still dreary out today but thankfully the snow predicted over night stayed away! Haven’t made it out to the flower store yet but may be a weekend stop especially if I (finally) get to see some sunshine. I know my early morning daylight opinion isn’t popular. I’ll be okay once the weather is better with the longer days 🙂 Hope you are having a great week. Happy (almost) weekend!