The weekend started off with Friday night at home. I opted not to go to yoga, because for some reason my stomach was just feeling off on Friday. I felt I needed a relaxing night at home, so that’s just what I did. I got home and heated up my dinner and watched some tv for a bit. I then decided to build my bookshelf.

                That was quite the project to tackle alone because it’s a tall bookshelf and it was hard to put the sides together on my own, but I did it. Podcast listening and building was actually relaxing. Oh and I couldn’t find my hammer so I pulled out the meat hammer. It worked. Then I found the real hammer in another closet.

                After all the building, I turned on my laptop and found a movie to watch on Amazon Prime. I was so into the movie that I amazingly stayed up until 11pm and then I was ready for bed.

                Saturday morning the sun had me awake by 6:30. I wanted to sleep in longer, but I was already quite awake. I decided to make breakfast and then headed out to Target. It was pouring rain and there was pretty much no one at Target before 8am like I was. My main reason for going was to get a Roku. We had one at our old apartment but besides the remote, we can’t find the other pieces. I also feel like there are more Roku options now, but I stuck with the Roku Express for $30.

                After my Target shopping, I went to the grocery store. The grocery store was much busier than Target, but it was good I got there early with all the catering for graduation parties this weekend. I didn’t want to buy too much since I am only in town for half this week, so it was a quick trip grabbing everything on my list.

                I was home by 9 and done with my errands for the day which felt great. I put everything away then set up the Roku on the TV before heading out for a quick stop mid morning and then coming back to make some lunch.

                After lunch I decided to build my new file drawer.

I had the IKEA file drawer in black, but I am now getting white furniture so I bought a new one. I had just enough time to build it, but struggled to get the top drawer in. Then I was picked up to head to a graduation party. I’m not used to these graduation parties that look like wedding receptions from a card box, photos, DJ and bar tender. I went to a small one, but it still was amazing to see. I’ve never had a graduation party, but I did attend a friend’s at a bowling alley at home.

                We somehow ended up sitting next to the dessert table and I had a cake pop and cupcake after. Then had great food catered as well. I had some delicious meatballs and fresh bread rolls. So good. That counted as my dinner even if it was 4 o’clock.

                I was stuffed by the time I came home. I decided to browse all that Hulu has to offer and discovered The Brady Bunch on there so I had to watch. Even though The Brady Bunch ended way before my time, I watched it on Nick at Night growing up. Just crazy to imagine how different TV was in the 70s.

                I got tired pretty quickly. I think I ended in a sugar coma from the sweets at the party. I actually went to bed super early which led to an early start Sunday.

                Sunday morning I was awake around 6am and had already slept nearly 9 hours by that point, so I decided to get up. I made some protein pancakes with a side of blueberries for breakfast and watching an episode of The Handmaid’s Tale on Hulu because everyone seems to be obsessed with the show. I am now 4 episodes in and not entirely hooked yet. I can only handle the drama for an episode at a time.

                I then headed to the gym around 7:30 since I was up and ready so early. It was nice to get my workout in early and it was leg day. I increased some weights and due to the humidity, I was sweating like crazy.

                I came home, grabbed a snack and did some foam rolling. I am trying to foam roll while watching TV just so I do it more and stay a little more active. Then it was time to shower and do some food prep.

                I made chicken fajitas and roasted veggies and ate some for lunch. Then I made a small batch of cupcakes with peanut butter frosting for my friend’s birthday. I headed over to her house to deliver them and chat for a while. It was good to catch up and spend a rainy afternoon there.

                When I got home it was about dinner time. I heated up a turkey burger and roasted veggies. Then it was a nice quiet night watching tv while it rained outside. 

What do you like to do on a rainy weekend?

 

It’d be really great if the weather would just get the hint that we are now halfway through April and it should be spring like and light jacket weather. Well I can dream right?!

Friday and Saturday were beautiful!! Friday night I finally got back to my favorite yoga class. I literally haven’t been to Friday night yoga since February. March got crazy between snow, friday night events and more. I was so happy to make it back. I really needed that class. 

With getting up early Friday to drive Brian to the airport and being so relaxed after yoga, I was definitely asleep at 9pm. I was tired and I slept like a rock so no regrets there. 

Saturday was a busy day. I started my new training block from my coach. Saturday marks officially 4 weeks away from my first Powerlifting meet. I’m excited and nervous because I don’t really know how these things go, but just going to start training with the cues in my head so I know what I am doing on meet day. 

This training block brings some new to me moves. Saturday was pause deadlifts and I may need to lighten my load or take them even slower to work on my form more. It is nice to switch it up though as this last training block felt hard and less motivating. I needed something new and exciting. 

After the gym, I had an early lunch of random leftovers in the fridge and decided to head out shopping.

I needed some shoes/sandals for a dress I recently purchased and also found a new blouse for work at the Banana Republic Outlet store. I am trying to add a few new blouses into my wardrobe because I am bored of the same old thing. I might get myself a Stitch Fix box again soon as a way to try new styles and things. 

It was too beautiful outside to stay in, so I decided to stop for a walk after shopping. I got in those 10,000 steps which can be a rarity these days, but hopefully with warmer temps I will get outside more. I think this winter I realized just how much walking outside for even 10 minutes can help me. At my last job, I walked to the train or took a walk during lunch and that definitely helped.

The rest of the afternoon, I relaxed. I did some San Diego research for Blogfest 2018!! Basically this means I found a cupcake shop and tons of cafes I want to visit. I don’t even drink coffee, I just like cafes and there is always tea and treats. I know I will have to go back to San Diego for vacation sometime. 

I put together a quick dinner of black beans, shredded chicken and avocado. I also had someone else interested in my meal…

After eating, I decided to open up the new book I bought and somehow kept turning the page which led me to bedtime. I wrote for a bit and then called it a night around 10. 

Sunday morning was unfortunately much colder than Friday and Saturday and of course that was the day of the Color Run. The good news was that the freezing rain missed up and was farther North and besides the clouds and a few mist like sprinkles, it didn’t rain. 

After checking in, I met up with my friends and we went back to the car with the heat on for an hour before the run. Then it was time to get to the Color Run starting line and we were released in waves. 

I don’t know exactly when we left the starting line, but my guess would be around 10:10. We ran right into a headwind and it was COLD.

I ended up wearing two sweaters under my white t-shirt. I was also happy to have my new leggings from Athleta that had pockets. These pockets were lifesavers through the run to quickly put my hands into. 

At about each 1 km mark, there was a color spot to run through. Despite the cold, we had a fun time getting all colored up. 

It wasn’t long before we made it to the last color spot and got our medals at the end. I couldn’t believe we actually got a medal. I didn’t get a medal at the last color run I did, but that was 5 years ago now. We finished around 10:45, so our timing definitely wasn’t bad and I was surprised how much I jogged because I did not train at all to run. I think the cold weather definitely made me want to run more. 

We took some photos and then headed to our cars. It took me a good 30 minutes or so to get out of the parking lot, but I stayed patient because I mean where was I going to go. Plus I had the heat cranked and by the time I reached the first traffic light, my hands were warmed up again which I was thankful for. 

I got home and took a nice hot bath and then threw all my clothes in the washer. Then it was time to make some meatballs for lunch and added some pasta I had in the freezer and it was delicious.

After eating and snacking some more, I spent some time listening to podcasts and working on this post. I have a road trip coming up in May and I think I found my entertainment for the driving, Dear Mr Potter Podcast. There are so many podcasts out there. I keep learning about more and there are some you just have to listen to in order so I’m going back to 2015 on this one. 

And now it’s time to get back to my book I was reading. Hoping the weather warms up this next week. 

What’s your favorite podcast? 

 

The weekend kicked off with A Tasteful Night for HCA fundraiser event. I went to support my friend Alicia2. It included wine and food tastings. I don’t drink, but the food was absolutely incredible. I did taste one wine. I didn’t like it and that’s just it, I just don’t really like alcohol. I don’t like the sugar filled drinks either where you can’t taste the alcohol, because then I still get a very upset stomach from the sugar. I’ll take a mini cupcake over the sugary alcohol, thanks. I had fun and I didn’t need to drink to make the event more fun.

For a couple hours, we walked around and sampled and then the live auction started. I was in that fear if I raised a limb, I would bib without knowing, but the auction was very entertaining to watch and see what the items went for. There were many gift cards and due to the fact that it was for charity, people were very generous and overbid on some of those. It was definitely a good night out. I was surprised that I didn’t even leave early because I was enjoying the time with Alicia2’s friends as well. After the live auction, they drew the raffle winners. I put in some tickets, but I didn’t have any luck. That’s ok though as most of the items I didn’t need, but that one pampered chef basket, I would have loved.

 

Saturday morning I got up shortly after 7. I made breakfast and decided to get an oil change and do my grocery run. On a side note, review your grocery receipts or pay attention as the person scans. I don’t usually have an issue, but the person voided a couple transactions as they scanned and I reviewed my receipt before leaving the store and noticed I was charged twice for the ham I bought. Getting it credited right away was good rather than noticing later.

When I got home, I froze some meat and threw some chicken in the crockpot. Then I sliced up some pork I bought and set it in a dish to marinate for stir fry later.

I got some laundry done and ate a snack plate for lunch and then decided to head out to the library.

I got a library card over a month ago and still had yet to check out books and head there on a weekend. I brought along my laptop and was able to sit down and actually write and focus for a couple hours. It was wonderful. I realized the open space and quietness of the library and sitting by a window with the sun shining in was just what I needed to focus and get some thoughts out. I also picked up a couple books since I needed something new to read and I really do like the physical book, so now I can save some money from Amazon ordering too.

Later in the afternoon, Brian came home and we made stir fry for dinner. I had snacked most of the afternoon though so I wasn’t too hungry, but the stir fry was delicious.

I then headed to a special evening Rock and flow yoga class. I have missed my Friday nights of yoga lately and this class was so much fun. The teacher had an awesome playlists with some hits from Destiny’s Child, Weezer and more. Though I will admit, it’s always hard for me to concentrate on the teacher with music playing where I know the lyrics. I was definitely singing along to some old hits and really loved it. The flow was also fun and challenging. I was really happy when we got to our balancing flow that my balance was great Saturday night. I have felt that recently it was off, but building leg strength and practicing some balancing at the gym after my workout or at home seem to have been helping.

Shortly after I got home, Brian had to head back to work and then I got ready for bed.

 

Sunday morning I woke up to it SNOWING!! I looked out the window at 7am and I was like, WHAT!? I hadn’t read the forecast recently so the snow was a complete surprise. Luckily it wasn’t snowing for very long. I had some breakfast and slowly made my way down the hill around 8:30 (since they didn’t really plow) and headed to the gym.

My workout went pretty well, despite my not feeling the best. I was able to increase my squat weight and get a new rep PR for my deadlifts. I took my time through my workout and then when I finished the sun was coming out at least and already melting away the bit of snow.

On my way home, I had to stop at the grocery store, because I just couldn’t stop thinking about eating cereal. Do you ever have those cravings that don’t go away until you get that ONE thing? I have seriously been thinking about cereal for days and I finally had to buy a box. I also have finally been getting tired of drinking plain water so I had to pick up some vitamin waters. 

I got home and poured myself a bowl of cereal and it was the best.

Sunday was a pretty laid back day. I was even able to take a bath mid day which was awesome. Actually after my bath, Brian’s brother’s girlfriend had to show me her new chicks. I spent a bit of time holding them, but I was also thankful that I didn’t have to care for them. Brian can’t wait for some fresh eggs though.

Then the rest of the day was spent cleaning, reading, baking and watching Netflix. I enjoyed the sunshine streaming in the windows too. It’s really so so nice to have the sun back. 

What’s one thing you did this weekend?