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I haven't participated in a What's Up Wednesday since February, so I thought I would this month. Especially since I haven't been doing weekend updates or many life updates.
Anyways, onto this month's What's Up Wednesday...
WHAT WE ARE EATING THIS WEEK...
Sunday: Meatball subs with Caesar salad
Monday: Red curry noodles with fried coconut garlic
Tuesday: Out since Rory has an early softball game.
Wednesday: Unsure.
Thursday: Unsure.
Friday: Dinner out with my friend Nathalie who is coming into town.
Saturday: Dinner out again with Nathalie and friends.
WHAT I'M REMINISCING ABOUT... The days where we were working from home all the time. I know I just went back part time, but I am all about working from home. Not only am I more productive, but I had a good routine going there. I really hope we can keep the hybrid schedule and not go back into the office full time. Ugh. Also, my girls have 5 1/2 weeks left of Kindergarten. Where did the time go?
WHAT I'M LOVING... I went to Vacaville last week with my MIL and got some great items. We went to Home Goods (we only have TJ Maxx here and I know they are sister companies but TJ Maxx has clothes) and I picked up three of these pillows. They are so soft, large, comfy and don't have feathers coming out of them all the time (my previous ones from TJ Maxx did).
WHAT I'M WATCHING/READING... I am currently reading the third installment of the You series. So far I love it and got right back into series. And now I read it while picturing Penn Badgley from the TV series. I can't wait for season 3 to come out. Though I know it will be quite different from the book.
WHAT I'M LISTENING TO... XM/Sirius radio.
WHAT I'M WEARING... Well on Mondays and Tuesdays I am wearing jeans, nicer shirts/sweaters and flats. Then the rest of the week I wear either leggings and a t-shirt/sweatshirt or shorts/dresses. It just depends on how warm it is. Tomorrow it is supposed to be in the 80s and I am here for it!!!
WHAT I'M DOING THIS WEEKEND... My best friend Nathalie is coming into town and I couldn't be more excited. I haven't seen her in over a year because of Covid, but she is coming for a girls weekend. Friday night we are going to dinner, Saturday she is coming over to hang out with Rory, the girls and I and then we are going out that night with some other friends in town. I can't wait. Sunday brings two kids birthday parties and a groomers appointment for Walter. Lots going on.
WHAT I'M LOOKING FORWARD TO NEXT MONTH... May brings warmth. I am looking forward to spending more evenings outside, going on more walks during the day and just getting ready to usher in Summer. We don't have any big plans, but I am ok with that.
WHAT ELSE IS NEW... Remember how I have two Artis brushes? I have the oval 3 and 6. I have had the 6 for well over a year now, but I have only had the 3 for about 6 months. Well, last week I was using the 3 which I use for concealer and it broke. The brush part just came unglued. I looked up the return/warranty/exchange policy on it and I was able to contact Artis and get another one. Well the oval 3 is sold out so they picked a comparable one for concealer which might make it even easier to put on. That is great customer service.
Sunday: Meatball subs with Caesar salad
Monday: Red curry noodles with fried coconut garlic
Tuesday: Out since Rory has an early softball game.
Wednesday: Unsure.
Thursday: Unsure.
Friday: Dinner out with my friend Nathalie who is coming into town.
Saturday: Dinner out again with Nathalie and friends.
WHAT I'M REMINISCING ABOUT... The days where we were working from home all the time. I know I just went back part time, but I am all about working from home. Not only am I more productive, but I had a good routine going there. I really hope we can keep the hybrid schedule and not go back into the office full time. Ugh. Also, my girls have 5 1/2 weeks left of Kindergarten. Where did the time go?
WHAT I'M LOVING... I went to Vacaville last week with my MIL and got some great items. We went to Home Goods (we only have TJ Maxx here and I know they are sister companies but TJ Maxx has clothes) and I picked up three of these pillows. They are so soft, large, comfy and don't have feathers coming out of them all the time (my previous ones from TJ Maxx did).
Another item I picked up at TJ Maxx (they were next door to each other) was this Stila Glitter and Glow Liquid Eyeshadow. I got it in Kitten. I use the regular Stila Kitten Eyeshadow, but it is so hard to find. I did find a pack that had the eyeshadow, liquid eyeshadow and a lip color. All in the Kitten color. I almost bought it, but decided against it and went with the liquid eyeshadow. This stuff gets good reviews and I can see why. I was worried the liquid eyeshadow would crease or feel sticky and it does not. I barely let it dry and it never deviates from where I put it on. So worth it.
Another item that I purchased and have used a few times already is a new tea kettle. The one we had at home was awful. It was old and had seen better days. I found the one below and it is pretty, holds a lot of water and works very well. Though I can see lots of fingerprints on it in my future. Ha. But for $25, it was worth it.
Brandani Tea Kettle (similar)
WHAT WE'VE BEEN UP TO... Well we have been doing things around the house, hosting a small dinner party with friends, seeing my nephew at least weekly if not more, we celebrated Easter and my mom's birthday with family and we have been prepping for Summer.
Last Wednesday
Friday
Sunday
WHAT I'M DREADING... Going back to work full time in the office. Fingers crossed it doesn't happen.
WHAT I'M WORKING ON... Trying to get ahead on my blogging and IG post.
WHAT I'M WORKING ON... Trying to get ahead on my blogging and IG post.
WHAT I'M EXCITED ABOUT... My best friend coming into town, warmer weather and hopefully beach days soon.
WHAT I'M WATCHING/READING... I am currently reading the third installment of the You series. So far I love it and got right back into series. And now I read it while picturing Penn Badgley from the TV series. I can't wait for season 3 to come out. Though I know it will be quite different from the book.
As for watching...I am watching Grey's Anatomy, Top Chef, Younger, Good Girls, Life in Pieces (sooo good and quick episodes) and Million Little Things. I needed a new show to watch and started Million Little Things by chance and I am really liking it. I am still early on in season 1, but so far so good. What are you watching?
WHAT I'M LISTENING TO... XM/Sirius radio.
WHAT I'M WEARING... Well on Mondays and Tuesdays I am wearing jeans, nicer shirts/sweaters and flats. Then the rest of the week I wear either leggings and a t-shirt/sweatshirt or shorts/dresses. It just depends on how warm it is. Tomorrow it is supposed to be in the 80s and I am here for it!!!
I have been wearing this dress on repeat. It is so comfy and cute. Yes, Target has a few cute dresses this season and this is one of them. I have it in this orange color and blue.
WHAT I'M LOOKING FORWARD TO NEXT MONTH... May brings warmth. I am looking forward to spending more evenings outside, going on more walks during the day and just getting ready to usher in Summer. We don't have any big plans, but I am ok with that.
WHAT ELSE IS NEW... Remember how I have two Artis brushes? I have the oval 3 and 6. I have had the 6 for well over a year now, but I have only had the 3 for about 6 months. Well, last week I was using the 3 which I use for concealer and it broke. The brush part just came unglued. I looked up the return/warranty/exchange policy on it and I was able to contact Artis and get another one. Well the oval 3 is sold out so they picked a comparable one for concealer which might make it even easier to put on. That is great customer service.
That sounds like a really fun weekend! I love Life in Pieces too... in fact I just started re-watching the whole series. They are so funny and nice and short.
ReplyDeleteI don't know how we never knew about it, but after one episode, we were hooked. Such a good show. And thank you. I hope it is a good weekend too!
DeleteThose pillows are so pretty! Oh your nephew is so cute, I bet the girls just love doting on him!
ReplyDeleteThank you. I love them and so happy to have found them. The girls are obsessed with him. As I am too!
DeleteI like A Million Little Things. I saw that Younger is back! I need to watch it!
ReplyDeleteI hope it stays as good as this first season is. Younger is amazing. The first week, they released 4 episodes and then one out each week after. I am sooo loving it!
DeleteYour nephew is so sweet!! I think going back to work in the office full time shouldn't be allowed anymore LOL! each company should do hybrid because we've proved we can do it! xo, Biana
ReplyDeleteI totally agree. I am not for it. And yes, we proved that we were able to work from home and do it well, so let's just continue it. And thank you. I am loving being an aunt again!
DeleteI still haven't seen You. I don't like stuff like that... it freaks me out! Haha. But I've heard so many good things about it, I may have to give it a try.
ReplyDeleteOh I have a harder time with stalking and things like that, but I also love True Crime, so I just watch and learn how to be safer. But it is sooo good. The books are amazing too.
DeleteIt’s going to be so weird when people go back to the office. Hopefully they will be a lot more flexible and understanding of people wanting to work more from home. We’re also watching good girls and a million little things. We also like Big Sky.
ReplyDeleteMy work is trying to get our boss to go to a hybrid schedule permanently and I hope that happens. It is weird being back in and I am not for it. Plus we proved we could work from home and do it well, so why change it? I liked the first part of Big Sky and then this new part isn't as good, so I stopped. You will have to let me know if it gets better.
DeleteI love that dress. Enjoy this weekend.
ReplyDeleteThank you. It is so cute and comfy! Have a great weekend too!
DeleteI love those pillows! The colors are just so happy! I'm hoping employers give people options regarding flexibility and more WFH options, to be honest. I don't think too many people want to go back full time - especially if they work well otherwise!
ReplyDeleteThat is why I got them. I wanted more color in our house. And now I need to keep adding more. That is the way I feel about going back into the office. I hope our boss decides that a hybrid schedule is best. I am too used to being at home. I work so much better at home and get more done.
DeleteI love working from home and am hoping I don't have to go back to the office full time ever again! Saving that time not commuting makes my life so much better. I am also not screaming trying to get out the door in the mornings either. That stinks about the makeup brush! I have the $20 Jouer version and have no issues with it, have had it for about 2-3 years. I like your new pillows! I have been in our HomeGoods about 6 times in the last two weeks haha.
ReplyDeleteI am the same way. Plus my commute costs me about an hour and a half to two hours daily. Plus getting up earlier. Ugh. I am so glad they sent me a new one. I would have been mad. I have seen some other versions and if this happens again, I will try another brand out. I wish we had just a HomeGoods here, but we only have TJ Maxx. The pillows are amazing.
DeleteYour nephew is so cute! How much fun to have a baby to love on again! And I'm super-excited to be able to leave the house to work because our province is under another lockdown and everyone is home again.
ReplyDeleteI am soo happy to have him in our lives. I get my baby fix without all the sleepless nights. Ha. That really sucks that you are on lockdown again. I don't get how places can be so different. You have some places 100% open and others on lockdown.
DeleteI really like that dress! Pretty color! Have a fun weekend with your friend!
ReplyDeletexoxo
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Thank you so much. And I love the pastels too!
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