Friday, July 18, 2014

A Letter

Dear Friday,

If you had asked me on Monday, you were going to be my favorite day this week.  I was excited for your arrival as it meant that I would be leaving work early to head to the beach.  I was so excited to spend the weekend at the beach with my sister and nephews.  I haven't seen them since Memorial Day and wanted to get away for the weekend.  Sadly, Will has a cousin that passed away and our trip got cancelled.  At first, I was annoyed and wanted to stomp my feet and cry and tell Will "I've never even met this cousin and you haven't seen him in 7 years."  I won't say I wasn't a little whiney about it (and a couple other disappointments this week), but I'm mostly over it now.  Will volunteered to go with his mom to the funeral so that I could go ahead to the beach.  Of course, I want to do that, but no one wants to be that girl.  "Hey Will-where's your new wife?"  "Oh, she went to the beach..."  Yeah, like I said, no one wants to be that girl.  I'm an adult and can deal with life's disappointment.  After all, someone lost a son.  Someone else lost a father.  Another person lost a spouse.  I can handle a missed beach trip. 

So, Friday, you've been just another day.  Maybe next Friday will bring along something more exciting. 

Your frenemy,
Cassie

Monday, July 14, 2014

Taking Stock

My friend Leanne got this idea, so I thought I would join the fun: 

Cooking: chicken on the grill, veggies, quinoa salad
Drinking: anything cold...water, sparkling water, beer, white wine, beer margaritas
Reading: I'm looking for my next book - any suggestions?  I've recently finished the newest James Patterson books and the Divergent series.
Wanting: a pedicure with a nice, bright coral color
Looking: for a new couch - need something smaller scale with slipcovers for an upstairs loft area
Playing: Sequence, Heads Up
Deciding: when to do/share certain things
Wishing: I could do whatever I want whenever I want
Enjoying: days at the lake and boat rides
Waiting: to be at the beach this weekend with some of my favorite people
Liking: the summer highlights in my hair
Wondering: what the remainder of the summer holds
Loving: my husband of almost 10 months - he is an amazing man!
Considering: buying a new dress for an upcoming wedding
Watching: the Bachelorette and other bad summer television
Hoping: this week goes by fast
Marvelling: at the way some people act/behave
Needing: to take some zyrtec
Smelling: nothing, because I can't take zyrtec
Wearing: shorts and flip flops as often as possible
Following: Katie's journey
Noticing: that things often don't work out the way we plan
Knowing: that God has a plan
Thinking: that it's time to hit the gym
Feeling: like I need to do some work on myself
Admiring: how some people have such positive attitudes and outlooks
Buying: new flip flops - my favorite Havaianas broke on my last beach trip
Getting: over something
Disliking: feeling anxious about some things
Opening: all the air conditioning vents...HOT!
Giggling: with Will when we play Heads Up
Feeling: excited for the upcoming months

That's a good list of where I am at the moment....I'm sure it will change tomorrow!

Friday, July 11, 2014

Friday Faves

Whoa, it's been a while.  Is anyone still even reading....anyone....Bueller...???  I'm going to post anyway :). 

I'm enjoying summer so far (with the exception of a couple of things - another story for another day).  Will and I spent Memorial Day with my family and then had a whole week at the beach in June.  Part of the week was just us and part was with his family.  I can sit on the beach all day like it's my job!  We had a nice 4th of July with his family at the lake and are headed back tomorrow to celebrate his mom's birthday.  Next weekend is another beach trip - though much shorter :(.

Here are some things I'm loving this summer:

1.  This Quinoa salad

The recipe is from Skinny Taste found here.  I skip the onions and, if I'm being honest, Will makes it better than I do even though he doesn't eat it.  I think it's the TLC he adds ;). 

2.  Avocados


I can't get enough!  Plain, mixed in a salad, guacamole--any way I can get them. 

3.  La Croix waters


My favorites are plain, peach-pear, and lime.  I want to try more flavors, but don't want to commit to a whole box.  I've never found them sold individually, though. 

4. NO-AD Sunscreen


I've been using this brand for many years - lotions and sprays.  My sensitive skin does well with it and it has good coverage.  Very affordable also, which is a plus since Will can go through a whole spray bottle in a day (don't get me started...).

5.  Boat rides on the lake


We don't have a boat, so it's nice to know people who do!  #merica

Hope y'all are having a great summer!