Five Things Friday

Five Things I Did:

1. Our community library had a book sale on this past Friday and Saturday, so we hit it up right after it opened on Friday. We got like 20 books for $7! Just what we needed, right? More books. (If you've never seen our place, it's kinda library-esque with all of our shelves of books)

2. I'm so lucky that A and I both work in town so we can meet for lunch weekly. 

3. Wednesday was A's birthday, he's not a huge fan of his birthday so it was just a low key evening.

4. We watched the debate, we always watch the debates. This isn't a political space, so I won't delve into my thoughts but I enjoy watching both parties debates.

5. We finally watched Undateable Live. I love Ron Funches.

Five Things I Ate:

1. Made my world famous Chicken Tortilla Soup! It's a crowd pleaser.

2. Warm apple cinnamon Danish for breakfast on a Saturday morning = utter perfection.

3. Made some White Chicken Chili on a balmy 70 degree day. Sometimes you need to will the cold weather to come in by eating cold weather foods.

4. Lentil Nachos were made. I received a request to blog my recipe for that, so stay tuned!

5. Lots and lots of lemon poppy seed muffins. I'm obsessed. Seriously obsessed.

Five Things I Read:

1. Nice little story

2. For all the kids with divorced parents

3. A Girl Is A Half-Formed Thing by Eimear McBride
I received this book to review on here, so I suppose you can expect that at some point.

4. Stones for Bread by Christa Parrish

5. I read a lot of articles about Lamar Odom and I'm not proud of getting sucked into it. But I do hope he's okay...

I am linking up over at High Five for Friday with Coffee with Caitlin, Cup of Tea, Bright on a budget and Della Devoted.

Five Things Friday

Five Things I Did:

1. I ended up having to go to urgent care on Saturday morning. I have had a itchy red rash on my neck and it started to spread up to my face and benadryl wasn't helping. I got some steroids to take for 12 days. Now to try and figure out what caused it...

2. Worked some longer hours so I could take a half day on Friday. 

3. The weather really took a turn towards fall, which I am totally for. Bring it on!

4. National Coffee Day happened. I love coffee and any excuse to drink it all day is good by me!

5. As you're reading this I am working a half day and then we are off to Minneapolis for a little weekend getaway, so be sure to read my Five Things Friday post next week to see what were up to in Minnesota.

Five Things I Ate:

1. Been obsessing over gala apples. So yum.

2. Taco Pizza is a real obsession here in Iowa. So we tried a different version of it and was pleasantly surprised. But then again, isn't putting Doritos on anything going to make it delicious?

3. Made a Mexican Lasagna that was pretty darn delicious. The recipe will be coming eventually.

4. Bought some lemon poppy seed muffins from a local market. Lemon poppy seed are just my absolute favorite, so good.

5. I bought some mentos gum on a whim, and I'm not really a fan. Big life things going on over here guys.

Five Things I Read:

1. This video made me smile

2. Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty
Check back on Monday for a review!

3. People are wacked

4. October Book Page as usual! Love the beginning of the month!

5. I guess that's it? Light reading week again for me! Sorry :(

I am linking up over at High Five for Friday with Coffee with Caitlin, Cup of Tea, Bright on a budget and Della Devoted.

Five Things Friday

Five Things I Did:

1. We went to a Grinnell College football game. They lost and football is not the same as it is at MSU but it was a beautiful day! 

2. Speaking of MSU, we are currently ranked Number 2! 

3. I tried this delicious new tea. I'm obsessed.

4. We've been going on evening walks to ensure that I get my 10,000 steps in and it's been a nice way for us to catch each other up on our days and get some exercise to boot.

5. Got some of my Jacks Mannequin tenth anniversary swag in the mail.

Five Things I Ate:

1. My allergies are really bothering me so on his way home, my husband stopped and got me some key lime pie cheesecake. Best guy ever.

2. Thai Chicken Salad recipe will be coming on Tuesday! It was SO GOOD.

3. We got some frozen yogurt this week. They had some amazing flavors like Mango Sunrise, Orange Sorbet, Butter Pecan and Cheesecake. It was some tough decision making.

4. Jimmy Johns

5. I made a Crockpot Chicken and Chilr stew! Recipe will be coming.

Five Things I Read:

1. PhD students dumb down their thesis just for us

2. Blueprints by Barbara Delinsky
Full review coming Monday!

3. Top Secret Twenty One by Janet Evanovich

Okay sorry for the abrupt end and lack of link for the previous book. 

I am linking up over at High Five for Friday with Coffee with Caitlin, Cup of Tea, Bright on a budget and Della Devoted.

Five Things Friday

Five Things I Did:


1. I am trying to keep my nails polished because it prevents me from biting them AND it looks nice. I am on week three and still enjoying it!


2. Monday I had six meetings in one 8.5 hour work day. It was productive at least!

3. Had to go to a nearby town for a two day medication manager training so I could learn how to properly dish out the ole meds. I passed the test with a 96%! Feeling pretty accomplished.

 

4. I worked an almost-double on Tuesday night. I worked from 8-4 and then covered a shift from 5-8. 


5. I went to the Farmers Market to pick up a few things. I hadn't been in a few weeks, but I needed some kale and some potatoes.


Five Things I Ate:


1. I ordered in a lasagna and ate it while binge watching some OITNB. A delightful Friday night in.

2. Made a pizza on Sunday, then took a nap on the couch. Life is good.


3. More addicting corn on the cob. I am seriously going to be so sad when corn season is over, yes I just said corn season.


4. Walked to the Dari Barn for a good old fashioned unhealthy meal. 


5. I tried some pumpkin yogurt, thinking it might be terrible. It tastes just like pumpkin pie. It is amazing.

Five Things I Read:

1. At Home in Mitford (Mitford Years #1) by Jan Karon

This book was so boring it took me over a week to read it. I won't be reading anymore. 

2. My Medication Manager book. There was a test guys!

3.  The Rosie Effect by Graeme Simsion

I liked the first one better.
  4. GOING TO THIS

5. It's the season of pumpkin spice

I am linking up over at High Five for Friday with Coffee with Caitlin, Cup of Tea, Bright on a budget and Della Devoted

Five Things Friday

Five Things I Did:


1. I got some new sandals, they were on sale, super cute and are comfortable. All the wins.


2. In the process of trying to buy my leased vehicle, so lots of phone calls regarding that. Being a grown up is so interesting sometimes...


3. I started training at work this week, the days are going by quickly so that's kind of nice.


4. We went for a nice walk around one of the neighborhoods. It was nice to get out and talk/walk.


5. I didn't have work on Monday due to Labor Day but my husband did. So, I binged watched some Netflix and enjoyed my last weekday off until Thanksgiving.


Five Things I Ate:


1. 

We had wanted to make chicken and waffles for our Saturday morning breakfast, but we don't have a waffle iron. My husband got creative and made cluckin' crepes instead. It was amazing.

2. I took for granted the sorbet options in Lansing;moving here as been a challenge in that department, oh the struggle. But this past weekend I found moose tracks frozen yogurt and all is right in my world. Well, the sorbet is still lacking but at least I can have a a delicious frozen treat.


3. Italian Bean and Sausage Pasta. Added some bacon to it cause we needed to use it up. 


4. Cooker Pork Chops. We had it with some mixed veggies and whole wheat pasta.


5. Went to some new little local restaurants. I didn't try anything life changing but I like to go to new places.


Five Things I Read:


1. Blue Stars by Emily Gray Tedrowe


2. James Sirius Potter goes to Hogwarts


3. Modern Romance by Aziz Ansari
While this book reads like a "comedy" book (and trust me, there are some definite laugh out loud moments) it always is full of research, statistics and all that other good stuff. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and it made me incredibly thankful to have met and married my husband before social media and texting became such a big part of romantic relationships. Dang.


4. Friendships in your 30s


5. It's been great to just read and see everyone's kids starting school on social media. So, happy first week of school to those guys!

I am linking up over at High Five for Friday with Coffee with Caitlin, Cup of Tea, Bright on a budget and Della Devoted

Five Things Friday

Five Things I Did:

1. My MIL had another surgery but it seems to have went alright and we were able to go down to the hospital and spend some time with her before we move in two weeks.

2. Went to The record lounge and browsed for a bit. 

3. We did some Detroit exploring - finally made it to the Eastern Market and Slows Bar BQ. We are trying desperately to cross things off our Michigan Bucket List before we move to Iowa at the end of the month.

4. I got a haircut. Didn't do anything interesting, just cleaned up the ends and such but it still feels so much lighter!

5. Started packing up stuff for the move. Blargh.

Five Things I Ate:

1. We ate dinner one night at Sweet Lorraine's Mac and Cheez and it was fantastic! All sorts of different types of Mac and cheese, I got plain ole bacon and cheddar. Hubs got Philly cheesesteak and loved it.

2. The husband made some banana bread French toast that was LEGIT. 

3. Got some Maize 'N Berries ice cream from MSU's Dairy Store. Pretty much tastes like blueberry pie, complete with crust-like chunks in it. Darn delicious, guys!

4. Pannu Kakku. I can't even. My husband has been on a cooking spree this week and I am loving it.

5. Got some beef brisket at Slows. I love me some brisket!

Five Things I Read:

1. Language Arts by Stephanie Kallos

2. Euphoria by Lilly King

3. Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen

4. Engagement pictures with a burrito

5. First Frost by Sarah Addison Allen

As per usual, I am going to be linking with Fitting It All In and her Five Things Friday. I am also going to be at the High Five for Friday link up over at Coffee with Caitlin, Cup of Tea, Bright on a budget and Della Devoted

Five Things Friday

I like doing a nice recap on Friday's, it's a nice way to condense a week into one blog post without overwhelming (or most likely, boring) everyone.

5 things I did:

1. I attended my cousin's basketball game on Saturday. They apparently are not very good, and the team they were playing against apparently was quite good, but they only lost by like 4 points. It was a nail biter to the very end, I really thought they were going to pull it off!

2. The temperatures have been in the single digits, with wind chills in the negatives. So naturally, the heat at work went out. Staff showed up at work Monday to a very icy building. Kids got to stay home for an extra two days, and staff bundled up and tried to get ahead of the chaos that is being a teacher!

3. We went for a delightfully snowy (and brisk!) walk around our neighborhood on Tuesday night, we both love the snow and it was great to get out in it even if it was only for a few minutes. The temperatures and windchill are quite cold this week, so we didn't wander around for too long!

4. Monday night we watched Galavant, which we had TIVOed from the night before. I was dying from laughter, so I'm rather excited for the rest of it! I love musicals and I love comedy so this is pretty much a perfect matching in my mind.

5. We went grocery shopping last night. Sometimes I really really really really enjoy grocery shopping. It is so satisfying to have the ability to fill up our fridge and our cupboards. We are blessed.


5 things I ate:

1. I have had a hankering for some Pad Thai since NYE, and my dear partner attempted to get some for me, but our favorite Thai food restaurant was not open. On the way home from the basketball game on Saturday we swung in and I got my craving fulfilled!

2. On day 2 of our arctic workplace, a co-workers sister made everyone delicious breakfast burrito's to warm up our bellies. It was delicious and improved my mood for the 45 seconds it took me to eat it.

3. I made these delicious and simple sesame noodles for dinner on Tuesday night. I doubled the recipe (so we could have leftovers) and omitted the hot chili oil - mainly because I forgot to buy it. It tasted fantastic and next time I am going to add some chicken and that should make it even more delicious.

4. We had cheesy stuffed shells at work on Wednesday. They were surprisingly good, although the kids didn't like them. I think the white sauce scared them.

5. We received a lot of candy in our Christmas stockings. Since the wedding was 5 days before Christmas, we did not receive any presents on Christmas but I feel like we got double the amount of candy. So I have been making my way through that stash. Trying to avoid stomachaches.



5 things I read:

1. Winter Street by Elin Hilderbrand
This was a nice Christmasy little novel, left wide open so I hope she does another so I know what happens to the characters!

2. Getting Even by Sarah Rayner
This book was terrible. Check out why I thought that on my Goodreads page.

3.  This is a cheat, because I didn't read it...I listened to it. I caught up on the Nerdist (link) podcast this week on my drive to/from work. I enjoy that podcast in particular because Chris Hardwick makes me giggle. 

4. Now, I am not a parent. I hope to be one day, but I have two nieces (and one on the way!) and I am 16 years older than my little brother. I am also a preschool teacher. This blog post made laugh.

5. The Vacationers by Emma Straub
I believe I am actually going to write a review for this book, so look out for it next Monday!


Have a great weekend everybody! See you back here on Monday!