The Pursuit Of Happiness: Week In Review
SaturdayThe last few weekends have been (and the next couple will be) packed with travel, get togethers, adventure, and good news, so it was nice to have a break of calm at home. Typically I spend my weekend at home I'm busying myself with things to do in the area or clean up around the house. This weekend was a little different. I had a tasty lunch with my momma and then we shopped the mall, where I indulged in a little bit of retail therapy. I spent my time checking out new store that had popped up and giving into my want to spend money. While I was at the mall, Brenden had his break from work (!), so we spent a happy hour with him chatting, eating 'linner/dunch' (which term do you prefer?) and excitedly enjoying some froyo.
Sunday
My morning began with a 6.5 mile run, that I was glad to get in, even with some nagging injuries. My afternoon was spent skyping Laura, gracing my screen from Africa. And my evening revolved around making dinner and watching a few of the five -- yes five (in case you were wondering, that is the max number of movies you can rent in one redbox transaction) -- movies. When I get redbox movies, I get all the redbox movies. Have you seen any good ones lately? Or binged on some classics?
Monday
Because I didn't do much over the weekend, I spent my evening doing laundry, tidying, and prepping meals. It was oddly relaxing. Oh and I dove into another one my redbox movies, this one was Mother's Day. It was one of those times I felt satisfyingly accomplished, content and peaceful.
Tuesday
I made poke! And homemade furikake. And (!) I was stunned at how easy it all was. It was vegan and bursting with a blend of flavors and so, so pretty (read: trendy). I can't wait to try it with tuna, and salmon, and all the sushi fishies. I just need to find out where to buy the fresh fish. What is your favorite kind of poke?
I also made a salad with chicken and champagne vinaigrette with Brenden; that was more to his liking. I had fallen in love with Panera's champagne dijon vinaigrette from there watermelon salad, and when I found out I couldn't get it anymore I was determined to re-create it. Thanks to my shopping spree on Saturday, a lovely Panera employee and some internet inspiration, I am well on my way. And the dressing I made mixed perfectly with all the summer flavor Brenden mixed into our salad: kale, carrots and peppers, cucumbers and tomatoes, avocado and strawberries, and a parmesan crusted chicken.
