The Pursuit Of Happiness: Week In Review
Saturday
Saturday was a do nothing day. Nothing. I sat at home pretty much all day, trying to recover my hip and tidy the apartment = laundry, dishes, and movies that make me laugh. The evening got really exciting, as I went to dinner at Red Robin with my mom and Brenden. It was actually quite lovely, and after a hard day of nothing, we feasted. I got pretzels and onion rings and a ramen burger. It was actually pretty good, too. Fun Fact: Did you know Brenden took me to Red Robin as our first date. It was a humorous (looking back on it) disaster.Sunday
Happy Rosh Hashanah evening. For the second year in a row (that makes it tradition *wink, wink*), I was grateful to be welcomed into my friend Stephanie's hope and celebrate with her family. It was my mom and Brenden with her parents, husband and children. And, it was lovely. I love making new traditions and new friends and it was heartwarming to again feel so welcomed by her family. I enjoyed sharing in conversation, food, and laughter as we brought in the new year. And I hope (read: can't wait, it is a tradition, after all) to do it again next year.
Monday
Happy Rosh Hashanah. Even though I didn't do anything particularly Rosh Hashanah-y, I did spend the entire day with Brenden, and I couldn't have asked for a better way to start the new year. We (read I, while Brenden laid in the hammock reading off ingredients and directions) made cookies. Chocolate coconut chip macadamia nut cookies to be exact -- what a mouthful, literally. We went to the gym. I was able to run on the treadmill for thirty minutes, with walking in between, and Brenden did the weights. We finally experienced Fogo De Chao. And, we finished the evening with snuggles on the couch as I "forced" Brenden to try to catch up on htgawm. I told you that is my new obsession, right. And yes I am already caught up to real time episodes. But, how did you celebrate the new year? Was it sweet with lot's of apples and honey? That might be my favorite part.
Tuesday
Stuffing. Good stuffing. Homemade stuffing. Challah stuffing. Flavor-packed stuffing. With apples and onions and cranberries and sage. Hot and steamy stuffing. With crispy edges and soft warm insides. So good. That is it.
