I’m restless and finding it hard to focus today. Feeling a bit out of sorts. Ever just need some time alone at home and yet it seems such an impossible task?
I think the pandemic heightened my annoyance when this gets snatched from me. Those days I planned to be home getting things done and then, plans change. Here’s my whole family at home with me.
Do I love them? Of course, and I don’t want to hurt their feelings. However, I am someone who needs a bit of time alone. The quiet. And I like to clean when no one is home. I don’t care if they come home and mess it all up five minutes after I’m done (ok, I care a little). However, I can’t stand cleaning around people and their activities.
SIGH. Just feeling a bit gripey today. Probably the weather, spring needs to return. Deceptive beautiful sun shining today and yet the current temperature is 25 degrees, probably feels like less.
Thought I’d just do a random old style five on Friday for today.
ONE: New Flowers
My Valentine’s Day flowers were starting to fade. I couldn’t quite resist replacing them with a couple of cheap Aldi bouquets. I added the yellow roses to another bouquet to make a fuller vase.
TWO: New Candles
First I bought a new Bath and Body Works candle during my retail therapy session on Tuesday or was it Wednesday? Had a coupon about to expire, couldn’t let that happen! And while I do like the scent of the Fresh Spring Morning candle, I replaced it with something a bit more seasonal.
I seldom go into Aldi, picky family, but I do like that stuff aisle. And look what I found, a March/St. Patrick’s Day candle. Mixed feelings about their candles, some smell great but I’ve also had a few duds. This one has a fresh scent almost like an Irish spring soap/men’s cologne. Well, that sounds like a weird scent but it does smell nice.
THREE: A Finished Project
Turns out I do kind of enjoy the Diamond Painting/Art. And now I have this little framed rainbow to display through March. (The light wasn’t great in this photo, it does have a bit more sparkle and the frame is white.)
FOUR: Freshening Up Front Room Decor
Starting with a new wreath for the front door. Aldi again. I shouldn’t look at their ads. We actually need a completely new front door, however, that is a warm weather project indeed. 
Top of the bookcase, a little lighter for Spring.
New vase of “flowers” for small entryway table. I’m trying to figure this out still. The key basket must stay. It’s the only way I keep track of my car keys.
FIVE: Taking Care of Business
Picture of roses because it’s pretty than paperwork. 
I’ve spent this morning gathering tax documents/working on paperwork for an upcoming tax appointment. Might explain the gripey mood I suppose. In between, I’ve tried to clean house and catch up on some laundry.
Later, I think we’ll just have frozen pizza and salad for dinner. And I’ll spend some time either watching You on Netflix or reading my latest book. I’m reading one called The Personal Assistant by Kimberly Belle. The weather is supposed to improve tomorrow so I’m hoping I can leave the paperwork behind and spend lots of time outside.
What are your plans this weekend?
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Day 54/365
I know what you mean about cleaning with no one home. Since I’m always off on Wednesdays, for years it would be my cleaning day while hubby was AT work, but a couple years ago he started working from home again and like you, I just can’t get things done. (PS: I bought the same candle from Aldi! Hoping to take down Valentine’s and put up St. Patrick’s this weekend). Hope you have a great weekend – every day, one day closer to Spring!
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Glad it’s not just me. I seem to get things marginally clean and then, here comes someone. The candle does smell good! Did you see the one with the gnome design? I almost bought that one but something about the scent didn’t seem spring-like enough to me. Hope your Saturday is going great so far!
Lovely photos Jean, good to catch up with you again. I do hope that things improve for you over the weekend. I’m not sure what I’m doing this weekend apart from Church. I’ve been wanting to clean up the kitchen chairs, the seat cushions need de-fluffing (golden retriever) and the wood a polish. 2 other chairs also need a good polishing too. I swept off the driveway this afternoon, I’m now resting my back. Take care, Cathy x
Thank you! Great to “see” you again. Oh, our little cat is getting hair everywhere lately it seems. At least, it’s a good sign spring is really on the way. Hope you are having a wonderful weekend!
Hello! I hear you, and I agree! I like my quiet time too. I do my thing better myself. I have a basket by our door too. Leashes and keys because if not there, who knows?!? Frozen pizza and You sound perfect!!!! Have a cozy weekend, my friend.
Yes, I was always losing my keys before the key basket. Now, that only happens if I happen to leave them in my purse. Much better rate of finding things with the basket there. Frozen pizza worked out well last night. Happy Saturday!
Hello Jean!
I know what you mean about wanting your time to yourself. I get the same way 🙂
I love the touches of Spring you’re adding! i”m slowly working on that too. I need to put the rest of my snowmen etc away. It’s difficult because I still have feet of snow out my windows and it’s only in the teens above zero here. Lol I close my eyes and pretend I’m on the beach! It doesn’t work. 😂
I would love the smell of that candle. And flowers help with mood and Spring feelings always. I need to pick up more of those too. Have a cozy weekend. xoxo
Maybe if you put your snowmen away some of the snow will melt for you? 😉 We had a bit of icy rain last night but thankfully, that’s long gone. Plants and flowers inside do help my mood quite a bit. Hope you are feeling better and having a great Saturday!