Question for you. Do you count spring break (or a vacation) from the Monday to Friday you have off or do you include the weekends?
I think of it as only the Monday through Friday as I am off on the weekends either way. By that standard, today is, sadly, the last day of my spring break. It’s been a fun and relaxing one.
Outside Time
Spent some time in the front yard doing a bit of yard work and noticing new spring blooms. Unfortunately, or fortunately, I ran out of yard bags and didn’t get more until yesterday. The weather’s not been the most cooperative this week either. Sunny and warm, then wind/rain/snow, and cooler. Today the sun is out there but whew, windy! Reminded myself spring jackets are a thing as I froze on a quick grocery store errand.
Fun Outings
G also works at a school (a local college) and our spring breaks happened to align. So we went to the movies on Tuesday afternoon. I skipped my dinner out with bunco friends but I wasn’t a fan of the restaurant pick so I’ll just catch up with all of them next month. How many chances do you get to go to the movies with your adult children after all?
We saw Mickey-17. It was good, a bit different from the book but not in ways I minded too much. We skipped the popcorn (but I won’t skip Junior Mints, brought most of them home) opting instead to go out for a quick dinner afterward. My birthday gift card from my work covered dinner for both of us at Panda Express!
Also, yesterday, G and I again did some running around going to a game store for him. Then, World Market to get a few hard to find ingredients for Korean Fire Chicken. A dish J has been wanting to try. And then, a quick lunch from Freddy’s.
Fun Food and Drink
Since Monday was Saint Patrick’s Day, we did go to Arby’s and get our traditional mint shakes. Arby’s mint shake > McDonald’s shamrock shake. Definitely. So much better. Maybe a bit pricier? We only get these once a year on Saint Patrick’s Day. A nice, simple tradition.
Made the Korean Fire Chicken dish. Also, spilled a quarter of a bag of Jasmine rice (was trying to stretch the meal as I read too late that it only served 2 but they must have been big servings as we have leftovers?)
Picture on left is from the cookbook, right is my efforts.
Pretty close! I did make a few mistakes as I don’t think I got the rice cake slices quite crunchy enough and they turned gummy and I put a bit too much oil in the chicken coating (didn’t read!).
We all liked it but said we preferred the spicy Korean chicken I make on the grill. So I’m not sure this dish is going to be a repeat. (The Asian market visit didn’t happen due to weather thus settling for World Market).
Hazy Lazy Days at Home
Spent some time catching up on television shows and movies. And catching up on laundry (doesn’t count as a fun thing but nice to be done with it for a day).
Finally watched Moana 2 yesterday. Not as good as the first one but I really enjoyed it. At some point today or tonight, I’ll finally watch Wicked as well. Reading my books as well.
Revelling in not getting up with an alarm, lazy mornings, afternoons of my choosing, and I would say staying up late. However, the truth is I still go to bed fairly early. Morning person problems… 
Looking Toward The Weekend
Nothing planned. And I’m okay with that. What about you? Anything exciting planned for your weekend? How was your week?
Joining in with Cathy over at My Creative Life for the Friday Catch Up.
Lovely photos, I love daffodils and that sky… so blue! Your cooking is making me feel hungry, it looks very tasty.
Thinking about your holiday and whether weekends count. I tend to count them but from a paid work situation, I don’t think they count… though you try taking lots of weekends off and I’m sure people will moan. Thank you for joining me on Friday Catch up x