It’s Friday ya’ll

Re: It’s Friday ya’ll

• charlotte989875 member

  

  July 2020

  Happy Friday!! 

  
  

  My group at work just did a virtual baby celebration for me and another guy whose wife is due the week before I am. Everyone submitted baby pictures and we had to guess who was who. A really nice thing even in the pandemic and work from home. 

  
  

  No big plans this weekend. H’s friends are doing a small outside, distanced diaper party for him tomorrow. He hasn’t seen these guys in so long so I’m hoping he has a good time. Other than that just more putting stuff away!

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• MissKittyDanger member

  

  July 2020

  I think our keurig is ready to die, but I'm not ready to accept it yet - it's only 2yrs old. I'm getting the descaling solution soon and hopefully that will help.
  I'm making extra cold brew in case it does soon.
  
  Making bread with our Cuisinart It's weird a.f lmao
  Just white bread. I miss bread lmao
  
  M's 30th bday is Tuesday. I have donuts coming today, tomorrow we have to stop by my mum's for pnp and bumbo, plus she has a gift for him.
  
  Sunday M will probably swing by and set up pnp at MIL's place.

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• cupcait927 member

  

  July 2020

  @CharmedPam One of my coworkers has ordered from Venus before. She's been happy with her purchases.
  
  @charlotte989875 What a nice thing for your coworkers to do! I can't believe how close you are to your due date!
  
  Really happy that it's Friday. My mental health has taken a severe toll this week. My work environment has become hostile and not healthy for me, and between covid restrictions, racism, and the pure selfishness of so many Americans, I'm overwhelmed and need a break. I think a weekend off of social media will help. I'm also going to ask H to take the baby to his parents' house so I can have a few hours of quiet to rest and recharge.
  

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• ei34 member

  

  July 2020

  I hear you on all of that @cupcait927 , glad you'll have some self-care time
  No better smell than bread baking in the kitchen @MissKittyDanger  That's so nice @charlotte989875 !  I haven't heard of the company @CharmedPam but I hope the clothes work out!
  
  TGIF.  Nothing really happening here.  Had a good text conversation with my sister and a similarly-aged cousin with similarly-aged kids (we have a daily, constant text going) about the anxieties and stressors regarding back-to-school.  It always feels good to say (well, type) things and hear others' thoughts.
  We're supposed to have rain and storms all day and I'd love that.  There's been a chance of rain in the forecast for two weeks and it's done nothing more than drizzle, 2 or 3 times.  We need a drenching.  Hope everyone has a nice weekend!
  

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• banana468 member

  

  July 2020

  We are ready (or not ready?) for the tropical storm to hit.   I didn't hear from FIL but hopefully he's tied the boat down.   Rain looks to be bad into tomorrow morning and we may see tornadoes in state too.   
  
  I'm TIRED.   I feel like the last few weeks of work stress are making me want to sleep it off.  My hope is to start making croissants today so tomorrow morning there's a breakfast delicacy ready to go. 

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• missJeanLouise member

  

  July 2020

  Happy Friday everyone. 
  
  We have had a good day. It was our friends' daughter's 1st birthday a few weeks ago but her party was today. It started at 11 and we got there late at 11:30. By 1, DS was putting on his shoes and asking to leave because his nap is normally around 12:30. Luckily we live pretty much next door so DH took him home and put him down for his nap while I finished eating. Then I tagged DH out so he could socialize a bit, I get way more opportunities to see my friends than he does. About 3, DS woke up and we went back to the party. (It was not really a party, all attendees were already in our small circle)  Everyone was getting out of the pool but DH took DS in for a bit, then we had cake and everyone had to go. We hung around for a bit, played a couple games of pool, and chatted.
  

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• levioosa member

  

  July 2020

  Hugs @cupcait927. 

  
  

  @charlotte989875. 

  
  

  Well guys, I did it. I woke up early this morning and did a 40 min total body workout. I didn’t complete all four sets because I ran out of time, but I did do about 3.5 of the usual workout. I feel pretty good (it’s still early). I don’t think this will be sustainable though. I’m motivated because we’re supposed to have date night after work and I don’t want to waste time on a workout. 

  
  

  Yesterday was insane. I tested so. Many. People. And now I want to cry because I have all the paperwork to do today AND more tests coming in. But now we’re out of tests. Again. But I’m in a much better mood than yesterday. I’m taking Monday off and on Sunday I’m putting together a surprise birthday brunch for FBIL. It will just be the four of us at the house but I’m excited. 

  
  

  
  

  

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• MyNameIsNot member

  

  July 2020

  I'm so glad it's Friday. This 5 day work week was rough, y'all! 
  
  Nothing much going on this weekend. Our team plays their first game in the MLS tournament tomorrow night, so we'll get together with my side of the family and have a watch party on my sister's deck. I'll also get to take the pup and let her play with her sister. 
  
  Otherwise I'm looking forward to getting some chores done around the house and getting some time to just chill. I'd love to do some cooking or baking, but it's too damned hot. We're dying to replace the light fixture in the dining room, so I may venture out to start shopping for that. I did also buy some sconces to replace the ugly ones that were here. I've been putting off installing them because they're on the same breaker as the router and we rely on internet for every damned thing, but maybe we'll get to that Sunday. 

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• CharmedPam member

  

  July 2020

  That’s really good to hear @cupcait927, the reviews on their site were good but I was like waaaaait a minute, they’re not going to post bad ones!
  @missJeanLouise, that is just too cute.  Most kids fight sleep/naps and DS is telling you it’s time to go!
  @levioosa who cares if date night was the motivation!  You DID it!!!
  
  i’m so sick of meal planning. So little to eat when your low carbing.  I did love my low cost everyplate, but I couldn’t handle the carbs.  All meal kits that do paleo, low carb or keto are WAY to expensive for basically a stir fry recipe. Any ideas from fellow carb watchers?  

  
  

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• cupcait927 member

  

  July 2020 edited July 2020

  @levioosa Hugs right back. Everyone working in healthcare right now are saints for all that you're doing. 
  
  @CharmedPam I don't watch my carbs, but I'm obsessed with recipes from Skinnytaste. She has a huge library of recipes and you can search by specific diets. Everything is usually pretty easy to make and she provides a lot of variety. 
  

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• kvruns member

  

  July 2020

  I hope you can get that break @cupcait927 I've been having similar feelings recently and my parents had B last weekend which was nice even though I felt a bit lost without him. I'm drained from work and then parenting on top of it can just be so tough

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• drunkenwitch member

  

  July 2020

  I'm starting my staycation tomorrow (what else am I going to use my PTO for this year?) and I'm going to tackle the list of chores I've putting off.  But mostly. I am over the moon that the Seattle City Council is going to move forward with defunding the police.  I will be watching this like a hawk. 

  

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• CharmedPam member

  

  July 2020

  cupcait927 said:

  @levioosa Hugs right back. Everyone working in healthcare right now are saints for all that you're doing. 
  
  @CharmedPam I don't watch my carbs, but I'm obsessed with recipes from Skinnytaste. She has a huge library of recipes and you can search by specific diets. Everything is usually pretty easy to make and she provides a lot of variety. 
  

  Thanks for this!  I got a few ideas and will be cooking up a storm this weekend!!!

  
  

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• short+sassy member

  

  July 2020

  I'm exhausted!  Busy week at work.  Busy with my own real estate business on every work break, lunch, and after work, lol.  I'm doing showings tomorrow for a few hours, so there goes some of my Sat.  But, Sunday.  SUNDAY!  That is my one day of rest, lol.  I'll still reply to rental ad responses if we still have it for rent, but I'm not going out anywhere.
  
  I think we have a live one, though (squee!).  A person dropped their application off yesterday and my H really liked them.  They're self-employed which is always a little concerning.  But my H talked to him today.  They're meeting tomorrow morning for my H to look at his 2019 tax return and collect the security deposit to hold the house.  They also agreed to pay first and last month's rent on move-in.  Normally I just require first and security, but that is for someone who has a W-2 job with verifiable income and decent credit.  I don't know about their credit, they'll still need to complete the "official" background check.  I use a 3rd party website for that and it pulls the stuff I can't get for free, ie eviction/criminal/credit reports.  But, so far, things are looking good!
  
  We also like them because they are currently living with family about two doors down, so they are already familiar with the neighborhood, and are ready to move-in as soon as the background check is done and the lease is signed.  I like to start leases on either the 1st or the 15th, so that would be so sweet to have them move-in on Wed. (July 15th), assuming everything works out (crossing fingers).
  

  

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• VarunaTT member

  

  July 2020 edited July 2020

  @charlotte989875 That's so lovely.
  
  @cupcait927 I so understand and empathize adn I'm sorry.  Big old Covid Safe Internet Hugs.  Insert smiley face here, b/c I hate Knot's emojis.
  
  @CharmedPam I always sing high praises of EMeals.  They have a low carb, keto, and paleo plan.  I have used the low carb meal plan and been pleased with it.  The keto meal plan is yummy; it's also somewhat limited.  I think it's a 30 day meal plan though, so realistically, you're not really going to repeat foods that much even if you use it. I have not used the paleo.  Right now I am using the diabetic one.  Basically you chose your meal plan, choose for 2-3 or 4-6 people, it gives you 7 dinners with recipes ( you can choose which ones you want and as you create favorites, you can substitute in and you can also search other recipes and pull them into the 7) and creates a shopping list for you.  You can check off what you already have, then the app will send your shopping list to the vendors (I use Walmart, but some bigger cities have local grocery stores, then Instacart and Shipt? are options as well) it's contracted with in your area and you can do your grocery shopping.  I used the 4-6 people so that I have enough leftovers for our lunches too.  It's $30/3 months.  I really love it b/c the recipes are generally yummy, easy/quick to cook, don't repeat really at all (except for keto) and makes grocery shopping soooooooooo easy.  If interested, let me know, I can send you a referral code.
  
  I'm sooooooooooooooooo glad it's the weekend.  I'm vegging out.  I took a long bath last night and realized it's been weeks since I soaked in the tub.  I'm a water baby, so realizing that was actually somewhat eye opening to my mental/emotional health state right now.  I'm starting to consider therapy, but I don't really know for what. But maybe just someone giving me some "here's some tools you don't know about" help would be good.

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• OliveOilsMom member

  

  July 2020

  The week has been crazy.  I've had lots of work to do, so I was focusing on that.  Sitting in the recliner doing my work is so great though!    I'm watching lots of new stuff and am starting to watch some of the documentaries on Netflix.  This week I've watched Hamilton, multiple Marvel movies, the Umbrella Academy and Evil Genius (with re-watching episodes of Parks & Rec and West Wing in between).  I am now just starting The Keepers.  And I've watched all of that while getting paid and working.
  
  This weekend we have an outdoor party for my Godson who is making his first communion.  It will be a small party and I'm happy that I will get to see my BFF in person again!  We did a few zoom game nights and a drive by birthday parade for one of her sons, but in person is so much better.  H and I are going to try and go out to dinner for his birthday on Saturday night, but with the rain from today and tomorrow, I don't know if it will happen.  NJ is all outdoor dining right now and even with the tents, it might not be a good time to go.  MIL is supposed to watch DD.
  
  Next week DD and I will go down to my parents shore house on Monday.  H has to work and doesn't have the extra PTO anyway.  It should be a fun week for us, I'm sure!  We will do the beach a few times probably and eat lots of ice cream!

  

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• Jen4948 member

  

  July 2020

  @charlotte989875 That is so cool!
  
  @short+sassy Good luck! I hope this turns out to be a good new tenant!
  
  @OliveOilsMom That outdoor party sounds really cool too!
  
  No special plans for myself. But I got some new clothes (restocking my wardrobe has been something in the works for a long time).
  
  
  

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• levioosa member

  

  July 2020

  @CharmedPam These meals are all on my meal rotation. 
  
  Taco salad with ground beef or ground turkey
  
  Breakfast burrito with low carb whole wheat tortilla, two eggs, light Mexican shredded cheese from Trader Joe’s, two turkey sausage links, spinach
  
  Salmon with asparagus 
  
  Roasted chicken with veggies
  
  spaghetti squash with olive oil, roasted garlic, chicken breast, pine nuts. 

  
  

  Spaghetti squash with marinara/bolognese or “skinny” Alfredo sauce with chicken 
  
  Protein burgers
  
  Carne asada with fajita style bell peppers/onions. With or without low carb tortilla. 

  
  

  Steak and shrimp with asparagus or zucchini

  
  

  
  

  

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• CharmedPam member

  

  July 2020

  @VarunaTT and @levioosa, thanks for those recs. 

  
  

  Confession: I never worked with spaghetti squash before.  I hear it’s easy and you just nuke it to soften it, and a fork should peel out the strings - But I always thought that wouldn’t happen with me 

  
  

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• levioosa member

  

  July 2020

  CharmedPam said:

  @VarunaTT and @levioosa, thanks for those recs. 

  
  

  Confession: I never worked with spaghetti squash before.  I hear it’s easy and you just nuke it to soften it, and a fork should peel out the strings - But I always thought that wouldn’t happen with me 

  Lol it’s super easy. The hardest part is being safe when cutting it half (lengthwise). I made FI learn how to do it the other day because I was tired of prepping on my own. It’s not hard at all. I roast mine instead of microwaving it, but that’s just a personal preference. 

  
  

  
  

  

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• cupcait927 member

  

  July 2020

  CharmedPam said:

  @VarunaTT and @levioosa, thanks for those recs. 

  
  

  Confession: I never worked with spaghetti squash before.  I hear it’s easy and you just nuke it to soften it, and a fork should peel out the strings - But I always thought that wouldn’t happen with me 

  Working with spaghetti squash is SO easy! I microwave it on the days it's too hot to turn the oven on, otherwise I roast it like @levioosa does. When you go to shred it, if it doesn't come out easily, just cook it a little longer until it does. I love it with pesto and pine nuts and with spaghetti sauce as well. It's delicious.

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