Blue Sky Blessed

Beautiful week just ended - glorious blue skies, warm 70ish temp - couldn't ask for more.  There's just something about sunny weather that puts a lift in my step that daily doses of vitamin D just can't compete.

Years ago bestie Lynn told me she uses a sleep mask and it helps her fall into slumber faster and maintain her sleep. Decided to try it this week and you know what? It works! Picked up a pink floral satin mask and put it on every night. Fell asleep faster and stayed asleep longer rather than the usual wake up at 1am, at 3am, and so on.

Found a clearance Rocco Dispirito Healthy & Delicious cookbook this week which contains over 200 mostly plant-based recipes. It's a hefty book so looking forward to reviewing today since the rain has returned.  Haven't gone completely vegetarian but the last couple of weeks a main portion of my diet has evolved around a huge salad filled with red cabbage, asparagus, carrots, red onion, celery, and swiss chard from Marie's backyard. Used it as a salad or added more items to it such as last night added cold whole wheat noodles and peanuts along with a spicy chili sauce. Yum!

Along with browsing the book, started a driftwood painting project this morning. Will share pictures once it's complete.

Received some unexpected gifts this week. Boss sent a Starbucks card, Account Manager gave me a Visa card he had received for a project we worked, and now expecting a parcel of coffee from corporate. Real plus to work with a company and team members who are so generous and appreciative! ❤

Finished up another work video this week. Definitely a fun distraction during the quarantine!