Even though I work Saturdays, I still feel that happy Friday vibe. And this is the last Friday of the school year! Next week is exams, and then my daughter’s junior year will be done.
Summer is our worst season, weather-wise. By August I’ll be angrily ranting and raving about the heat (and hurricane threats- it’s either horribly hot or storming down here). But right now I’m feeling optimistic about the increasing daylight and relaxed schedule, so let’s talk about some late-May Happy Things!
It’s been way too long since I’ve shared a cat photo (at least several days, and that’s just wrong!) These two have been getting along really well:
They don’t snuggle and play like Foxy and Sylvie do, but they coexist peacefully. Sometimes I almost feel like Foxy is left out- or rather, he suffers from middle-child syndrome. Muffin and Sylvie somehow demand more attention, and I have to remember to give Foxy lots of love. I make sure to reassure him that he’s my favorite boy (which I can say in all honesty, since he’s the only boy.)
SHU recommended this book on her blog, and went so far as to text it to me because she was sure I would like it.
I ran right out to get it from the library. When I read the inside flap I hesitated… is this going to be kind of boring??? It’s about an “enigmatic librarian” who provides the perfect book for each library patron, helping them fulfill their dreams. Hmmm. Well- Sarah really liked it so I gave it a try.
I couldn’t stop reading it! I’m about halfway through and I don’t want to put it down. I have a feeling this book will be like The Correspondent, where I thought “I don’t want to read a book about an elderly woman writing letters!” and then I loved it. I will report back SOON when I’ve finished it.
Last Saturday was so nice, I’m going to try to replicate it. Work in the morning, a nap in the afternoon and then intense session at the gym (late afternoon on Saturday when it’s pretty empty). THEN, takeout from Chipotle. What I didn’t mention last week is that I will also be enjoying a Coke Zero with this meal. MUAHAHAHAHAHA!
This week, Kae wrote about her ongoing battle with soda (she has given it up again and is doing great!) I confessed in the comment section that I’ve become more and more addicted to Coke Zero. I have one a week, a big fountain drink when I get my takeout- and the really bad thing is, I look forward to it immensely and get sad when I’ve finished it. This doesn’t seem good- I think I’m going to need an intervention soon. But, as Birchie would say, today is not that day, and right now I’m thrilled with the thought that Coke Zero is only a day away.
Do you have a “middle pet?”
What are you looking forward to this weekend?
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Oh, that sounds like an interesting book. I might need a lighter read after I finish Kin — it’s heavier than I expected.
I don’t have any fun plans for the weekend — and I just realized it’s a 3-day weekend — I guess that gives me more time to figure out something fun.
Yes, you can have three days of fun! You probably have time to finish Kin. ; ) I haven’t read that one but I keep hearing about it- mostly good things.
Jenny. Jenny. Jenny. You have one Coke Zero a week, you look forward to it, and then you’re sad it’s gone? That just sounds like normal behaviour of someone looking forward to a treat. What is the problem with that? If you were drinking 12 a day, I might consider that an issue. But one a week? BFD. Just enjoy it! Life is for living! WHAT ARE WE HERE FOR IF NOT TO ENJOY THINGS????? If you think I sound bossy, I AM BEING BOSSY!!! I fail to see an issue here, I support your Coke Zero habit, and I look forward to the glass of wine I will have this evening as my own Friday treat! Live it up! We’re here for a good time not a long time so have a good time the sun doesn’t shine every day.
YOLO!!!!!!!!!!
WHOA. This is the best reframe ever. YOLO! Good time not a long time! I’ll stop worrying about it. But if I start to work my way up to 12 a day I’ll call for an intervention.
What she said!!! And I say this as someone who was regularly drinking MULTIPLE sodas DAILY (and many times the regular sugary version, not only diet 😳), what you have going on is NOT a problem!! Please do not cut that out. If I could have only one a week I would absolutely never quit but for me it was wayyyyy more than that. We also eat out way more than you do in general so I was having them alone (like picking up a fountain drink during my work day) and then also wanting when we went out at night or on weekends too, etc. My thing is a whole other situation!! Keep enjoying your Coke Zero!
School is officially done here and I am once again wishing I would have summers off because it would be so nice! Oh well, at least there’s less traffic now until school starts up the first week of August. I also can’t complain too much about the weather so far — it’s only been in the 100s a handful of days, but I know the heat is coming!
I think you should enjoy your weekly Coke Zero! There are definitely worse habits to have and we all need something to look forward to. I drink an Olipop or Poppi soda almost daily at work, and I know they’re considered better for you sodas, but the problem is, they’re expensive! But I enjoy them and they give me something to look forward to at work.
I’m excited for the 3 day weekend! I’m going up to my parents’ house and we should have lots of pool time.
Yes, I’ll drink a couple Zevia colas throughout the week- again, “better” but they are expensive.
School starts and ends EARLY there!!! And I thought we were early. I think I’ve heard that about AZ though. Hopefully you at least have a more laid back vibe during the summer? Oh- and just out of curiosity, what flavor of Olipop do you like? I tried the cola and didn’t really like it. I like the orange though.
I actually do like the cola one but my favorites are probably the cream soda, cherry cola and orange cream!
I called that book a “gentle, kind” read, but I don’t remember anything about it. Ha!
The middle child is whoever doesn’t need all the help at the moment. Right now it’s Zelda because Hannah is High Maintenance. H has had GI issues and now she’s on a long-term antibiotic that she hates to take, so feeding her is like a 20-minute affair twice a day. Poor Zelda is sort of getting the shaft because of it. That’s okay. The pendulum will swing the other way soon enough!
You know, there’s something special about things that we limit ourselves on. The way you feel about Coke Zero is the way I feel about prosecco or apple cider. I rarely have it, but that’s exactly what makes it all the more enjoyable. And honestly, I think alcohol is worse than a Coke Zero. I order a Coke Zero at a bar if I’m trying to avoid alcohol! 😂
So my advice is: allow yourself TWO Coke Zeros this week!! And enjoy every sip!