Domestic Goddess in Training

The other night felt like I needed to be productive so cleaned out and organized my pots and pans cupboard. The shelf had fallen and was laying on top of some mystery pans. Had been ignoring it for months so figured it was as good a time as any to fix it.

Fixed the shelf, organized the pans, cleaned, and put everything back together.  One item out of hundreds checked off the to do list!

Obtained a ton of groceries so this morning separated the meat packages into me only Ziplock bags. Kind of grossed me out manhandling all that raw meat, especially the chicken, and couldn't wait to wash my hands.

Last night watched Lion with Dev Patel and Nicole Kidman. Such a great movie and based on a true story.

Posted on Facebook that I'm no longer at my previous job. So heartwarming to see the sweet comments from former co-workers regarding my departure.  ❤

No Carbs Paying Off 😆

Happy to say I'm down about 12 pounds due to my low carb eating plan.  Sure, there have been a few cheats (hello DQ soft serve and the occasional red beer) but for the most part have laid off the sugar and starch. Feeling pretty good as well despite all the stress I've been under.

When Offensive is Served for Lunch

Sam took his dear old mom to lunch today at a local Mexican restaurant. We were in the middle of our meal when I glanced out the booth window, which faced the parking lot. There was a mom changing her child's diaper in full view of all the customers. Not just a pee-pee diaper but a fully loaded Pampers that required multiple wipes. GROSS!

People, think before you change your kids diaper and use a little decorum!!

Tanning and Top Chef

Continued my cleaning jag this morning by loading the dishwasher then tackling the stovetop with the Norwek cloth and cleaning paste sample I received.  Did an awesome job, although just cleaning it to begin with made a difference.

After cleaning packed up and headed to the river. Didn't take Stubbs as figured he would be running all over and I didn't want to spend my time chasing him. Good thing too as there were some little yippy dogs that I'm sure would have raised Stubb's ire.

Swam, laid out, swam, laid out in the hot, hot sun. Watched people jump off a rope swing and others cliff jump into the water. Left after two hours because figured my white skin may rebel if left out to braise any longer.

100 degrees!

If you look closely, there is a guy getting ready to jump.

Nothing makes me feel better than swimming and enjoying the dog days of summer!!

Once home, made some blueberry compote with berries Arlene gave me from her garden. Was going to make it sugar free but sometimes that can leave a weird aftertaste so used regular sugar. Turned out great but since I've laid off sugar it seemed really sweet to me. Ladeled the compote into two pint jars and will give them to the boys or Steve to enjoy.

Watching Top Chef New York tonight, which I've seen numerous times. Have several seasons but searched all over via Amazon, Craigslist, Ebay, and Goodwill but can't find additional DVDs.  Arrrgggg!! If anyone finds seasons 1 or 2, let me know!!!

Clogged Drains Be Damned!

My hair is now officially shoulder length. Hasn't been this long in years and years. Going to keep it growing until it's on my back.

While longer hair is fun, there are a few drawbacks. Significantly more hair in the shower drain which leads to a clogging problem. Hair falling over my face when I'm trying to sleep. Much warmer during these hot summer days. But I'll bear out the bad with the good to return to long hair, which I haven't seen since 6th grade when I begged sister Luna to cut my hair short.  Was not a good decision.

I'm at No. 5 now 😊

Last night wrote out a list of chores to complete while I'm off work. Things like clean the garage, paint one of the bedrooms, and get the garage door fixed. I have an older neighbor behind me that is up every morning working in her yard. This morning she was already up scrubbing her back fence and weedeating, all the time jamming out to Willie Nelson slow tunes.  The woman puts me to shame so have got to get my butt in gear to at least meet her stamina.

Speaking of chores, after the Norwek party yesterday at Susans, I returned home with some sample cloths. One you got wet, rang out then washed your windows - wet rag only with no cleaner. The next one was a dry window polishing cloth. So inspired last night I washed my sliding glass door along with my front windows then used the polishing cloth on them - not an easy task since the cloths were sample size about 5 inches big. But boy did it work well! Clear, glistening, shiny glass!

Today is forecast to be 99 degrees. Do I perform chores, visit the river, or lounge around basking in the air conditioned goodness of my home?  Such choices!!

I Don't Care

This weekend I watched "Shop Around the Corner" with Jimmy Stewart followed up by "In the Good Old Summertime" with Judy Garland. Same story with different actors. May top it off today with "You've Got Mail", the most recent incarnation of the story.

My favorite Judy Garland sang "I Don't Care" in her version. I think that's become my motto!

I Don't Care

They say I'm crazy 
Got no sense 
But I don't care 
They may or may not mean offense 
But I don't care 

You see, I'm sort of independent 
I am my own superintendent 
And my star is on the ascendent 
That's why I don't care 

I don't care, I don't care 
What they may think of me 
I'm happy-go-lucky, they say that I'm plucky 
Content and carefree 
I don't care 
Don't care if I do get a mean and stony stare 
If I'm not successful it won't be distressful 
Cause I don't care 

A girl should know her etiquette 
Alas, alack 
Propriety demands we walk a narrow track 
When fellas used to blink at me 
I'd freeze 'em and they'd shrink at me 
But now when fellas wink at me 
I wink at them right back! 

I don't care 
I don't care if people frown on me 
Perhaps it's the lone way 
But I go my own way 
That's my philosophy 
I don't care 
I don't care if he's clerk or just a millionaire 
There's no doubt about it, I'll sing and I'll shout it 
Cause I don't care 

Oh, I don't care, I don't care 
When it comes to happiness, I want my share 
Don't try to rearrange me 
There's nothing can change me 'cause I don't care

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Saturday Made For A Swim

Saturday was a glorious, heat-filled day!  Steve came to visit and we hit the Toutle River with Stubbs in tow.  Steve stayed in the shade while my desire was to swim and soak up the sun. Little Stubbs even hit the water with me to enjoy a soak before paddling back to shore. The river had very few people which made it even more enjoyable.

After the river we returned home where Steve watched The Revenant while I cleaned the crab he brought me. Watched the bear scene while snacking on butter soaked crab - yum!

Revenant over, we put in Urban Cowboy, which we briefly paused to grab dinner at Nipps. Couldn't even finish the movie because we were so beat, especially Stubbs.

Today I'll be attending a Norwalk party at friend Susan's house. No obligation to buy thankfully so just fulfilling my duty as a friend. What is Norwalk?  I haven't a clue!