As I look outside my window: I see all the squirrels that love our collective backyards here. So much to watch…

Right now I am: Enjoying the view from our new house’s breakfast nook while I prepare to leave for my birthday day out. I have a big day of pampering planned including a massage, good lunch, book store browsing, and of course ice cream!

Thinking and pondering: Which house project to get started next? I may need to make a master list to help me decide.

On my bedside table: The Secret, Book, and Scone Society by Ellery Adams; Vox by Christina Dalcher

On my tv this week: Nothing actually. We’ve been TV all week while moving.

Listening to: Dungeons and Daddies. I’m finally completely caught up and current. Woot!

On the menu for this week:

• Monday - Pulled Pork Sandwiches

• Tuesday - Maple Bourbon Pecan Chicken

• Wednesday - Maafe (West African Peanut Stew)

• Thursday - Leftovers

• Friday - Cheesy Artichoke Pasta

• Saturday - Caribbean Salmon Quinoa Bowls

• Sunday - Chicken Pot Pie

On my to do list: Oh so much! I want to prep my library/craft room for painting, finish getting the kitchen counters cleaned off, and ditto the living room furniture. I also need to place my Ikea order so other items can get here and be put away. And I’m sure I have lots of other little things to finish.

Happening this week: I have absolutely nothing planned for this week… It don’t think this has ever happened. To be fair, I left it pretty wide open because I thought that this would be the week we moved. I’m certain Q and I will be able to fill our days with house projects, errands, and a few activities.

My simple pleasures: A few minutes to read while sitting in my new chaise lounge chair. It’s so incredibly comfy!

Looking around the house: Things are slowing starting to be put away correctly. Boxes are being thrown away, bins are being emptied, drawers, cabinets, and closets are being organized.

From the camera: Checking out the tapir at the zoo this week.