Good evening, friends. I bet you didn't expect to hear from me again so soon. I'm sticking with my old school Monday Daybook for now. I think it's something I can keep up with even during busy times - fingers crossed anyway.
Outside my window... It was a hot, sunny day. It's almost sunset as I'm writing, and it's still 81 degrees out there. So much for that nice little cold front that came through on Thanksgiving. Such is life in Florida.
The weekend... I wasn't feeling very well and was just completely exhausted the entire weekend. There were plans to get together with my family, but I just wasn't up to doing anything. My kids still got together and took the little ones downtown to watch the Christmas parade on Saturday evening, so it all worked out ok.
This morning... I was still dragging, but finally got myself up and moving. I had some calls to make, made my to-do list for the week, figured out a plan for meals, and then went to do my grocery shopping.
I am wearing... I'm back in comfy clothes now - Jammie pants and an oversized t-shirt, another one compliments of my son. Today, it's an old Nintendo t-shirt featuring all the original characters.
I am listening to... Silence at the moment.
I am thinking... About starting a new blog - a private one. There are so many pros and cons to consider. The only real solution for doing and sharing everything I want to would be having two blogs, one public and one private, but when I think about that, I have to ask myself if I've lost my ever-loving mind!
I am feeling... Sick and tired of being sick and tired. I don't know if I picked up something from the girls last week or if it's just one of my health issues kicking my butt, but I'm still feeling so lousy today.
I am reading... Blogs, as usual. Unfortunately, I'm currently not able to see well enough to read books. I have cataracts and need surgery, but I have been putting it off. I've tried audiobooks, but I somehow forget to pay attention when I'm listening instead of reading. Does anyone else have that problem?
I am cooking... I'm making egg roll in a bowl with ramen noodles for this evening, and there will be plenty of leftovers for the next day or two. I'm planning to make some breaded Italian chicken cutlets, macaroni and cheese, and roasted broccoli on Wednesday. That way, I'll have a good lunch ready for the girls on Thursday - just heat and eat. I have everything I need to make Chana Masala late in the week if I'm not still working on leftovers.
I am watching... I've been watching movies on Tubi lately. Check it out if you aren't already familiar with it - it's a free app. Here are a few that I thought were pretty good - Grandma, Fireflies in the Garden, Welcome to the Rileys, and I'm in the middle of A Good Person, which seems good so far. All have great casts.
I am going... Nowhere other than out for a nice long blog jog this evening.
This week... Other than a doctor's appointment tomorrow, I'll be checking things off my to-do list, and then of course, I'll have the girls all day Thursday. I try not to plan anything on Fridays or over the weekends if I don't have to. There's always a lot of cleaning to be done after a day with the girls, and besides that, I'm always worn out for days afterwards.
That's all for me for today, and possibly the week - we'll see. Now I'm off to see what you've been up to. Enjoy the evening! :)
I'm sorry you aren't feeling good. Hope your energy is back soon.
ReplyDeleteI've never heard of Tubi - will have to look for it!
I hope you start feeling better.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry to read you are not feeling too good.
ReplyDeletePerhaps try and rest for a few days if you can...but hope you feel better soon.
All the best Jan
A lot of bloggers have been mentioning feeling tired. It must be going around. It could be the approaching winter, too. Take care. It's okay to rest. You'll have energy another time.
ReplyDeleteMe too, I hope you are feeling better super soon. Hey, I watch lots of movies on Tubi!
ReplyDeleteI like reading e-books because I can easily increase the font size. I tried audio books, but they just put me right to sleep. Guess they remind me too much of bedtime stories when I was small!
ReplyDeleteI am tired most all the time, but then I have RA so there is that. I like to read real books:) Hope you feel better and more energenic soon!
ReplyDeleteI’m sorry you’ve not been feeling well, but hope you get to feeling better soon. Your meals sound delicious! I’ve watched free shows on Tubi too, I love that it’s free.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely read but I am so sorry you are feeling under the weather. I haven't picked up a book for a while and need to get stuck in again. My last eye appointment the doctor said it looked as though I had the start of a cataract but wasn't far enough along to need surgery. I don't notice anything. I know four people who have had them done and they all said they were amazed at how easy and fast it was, and how glad they as a couple of them had been putting it off. Feel better soon and thank you so much for the welcome back on my blog. It's great to be visiting again.
ReplyDeletethat should have read "...and how good it was to have clear eyesight again..." I need to read through my comments before hitting that publish button :(
ReplyDeleteI lived in Savannah for several years & always hoped for rain on Christmas so it wouldn’t be hot & sunny. 😉 Thank you for kind comments on Cecilia’s blog. Feel better soon.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry 😞 to hear 😢 that you aren't feeling very well. I have cataracts as well and in fact, I have an appointment tomorrow with my ophthalmologist for him to look at the progress and decide if and when I require laser surgery.
ReplyDeleteI will keep you in my prayers 🙏 ❤️
Sending you warm hugs 🫂 🤗 and much love.
Feel better soon and get that cataract surgery done. -Christine cmlk79.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteOh, I wish we had your FL weather up here in Central MA. It's dark o'clock and the temperature is a balmy 27 oF. Tomorrow we're supposed to get some snow. Depending on which weather dudes and dudettes you listen to, totals range from a coating to several feet. That range will cover them. I hope you feel better soon.
ReplyDeleteGet some rest before your grandbabies get there! I had cataract surgery a few years ago. I guess it went well. I didn't understand, and of course it's obvious, that the lens were corrective. So, I am sorry I had it done. I wore glasses to drive. Now I don't, but need them to read texts, price tags, small print on packages, books... I have cheap readers in every room and my purse. I think the problem now is just plain older eyes, my doctor says I see 20/20, but it sure doesn't seem like it! I had no complaints before, I think they suggested it because insurance paid.
ReplyDeleteFeeling under the weather is such a bummer, Martha, and I hope you can rally soon! I just had a "clean-up" on my left eye that had cataract surgery in 2018 as I had lots of scarring. I'm seeing so much better now and able to read like I once did. If you're not seeing well, I strongly recommend that you get that surgery done. You will NOT regret it! Blessings!
ReplyDeleteIt's not easy to keep up with everything when you aren't feeling so well. I pray you get better soon. I had cataract surgery, one went terribly and then I got a good doctor and he fixed that eye and the other was easy peasy. Make sure you get a great surgeon if you do it!
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry that you're feeling lousy. There's a lot of crud going around. I've thought about doing a more private blog but know that I would want to share (over-share) with too many friends for it to be truly private. I'm fairly open on my blog anyway. Cataract surgery was a game changer for me; suddenly I could see clearly and drive at night. I had one done about 14 years ago and the other eye some years later. It's such a routine procedure these days. I have the same problem with audio books; I stop listening (I'm distractable) and then lose the thread of the story.
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