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Life Right Now #16

As I look outside my window: Bright and sunny yet again. And the temperature is supposed to climb. I’m staying indoors today.

Right now I am: Figuring out what to make for brunch. I really have no idea. I was supposed to buy cinnamon rolls at the store and completely forgot. Guess I need a Plan B.

On my bedside table: Lots more manga; the new Abby Jimenez and the new Emily Henry.

On my tv this week: J and I have been watching our currently airing shows (Doctor Who, Welcome to Wrexham, Clarkson’s Farm). I also finished watching All of Us are Dead and this season of Below Deck: Down Under.

Listening to: All the Stray Kids music of course.

On the menu for this week:

  • Monday - Out at Book Club

  • Tuesday - Jerk Pork

  • Wednesday - Firecracker Chicken

  • Thursday - Chicken Tortilla Soup

  • Friday - Pizza Night

  • Saturday - Honey Lime Chicken

  • Sunday - Gochujang Pasta Alfredo

On my to do list: I need to work on the Iowa trip plan. We’ve got some ideas, but need to finalize our itinerary.

Happening this week:

  • Monday - Strawberry Picking; Book Club

  • Tuesday - Home Day (We were supposed to have a pool day but the weather is going to be cold and rainy)

  • Wednesday - Home Day

  • Thursday - Enrichment Co-op

  • Friday - Heron Haven Hike

  • Saturday - Co-op Book Club

  • Sunday - Home Day

What I am creating: Nothing much. Although maybe I can work on my Memory Planner today.

My simple pleasures: Music, silly videos, finishing a television series

Looking around the house: I did a quick pick up yesterday and feeling a lot better about the state of the house. I do want to vacuum the upstairs today and feel a bit better.

From the camera: Some pics from Thursday night. Drinks and beautiful weather at a local brewery while the boys were at the homeschool dance.

tags: Life Right Now
categories: Weekly Wrap-up
Sunday 06.01.25
Posted by Tobe Buffenbarger
 

Life Right Now #15

As I look outside my window: It’s dreary today. Fits my mood I think.

Right now I am: Not wanting to make brunch. Maybe I will send J out for something…

On my bedside table: Mostly manga, although I did just get Emily Henry’s new book from the library. And I need to read the retreat book selection.

On my tv this week: J and I started watching S2 of Andor and S4 of Welcome to Wrexham and continued S1 of Murderbot along with some of our regular rotation shows. I started watching All of Us are Dead and Goblin with J was at a movie.

Listening to: K-pop all the time

On the menu for this week:

  • Monday - Ranch Cheddar Chicken

  • Tuesday - Kimchi Jjigae

  • Wednesday - Grill Night

  • Thursday - Snack Dinner/Leftovers

  • Friday - Firecracker Chicken

  • Saturday - Spicy Black Bean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

  • Sunday - Italian Beef Sandwiches?

On my to do list: Retreat tasks (finish some logistics, update grocery list, etc), Field Day tasks (make teams, write out instructions, check in with my cohost), Enrich Co-op tasks (update Session B registrants, finalize W9-10 lesson plans, brainstorm Session B lessons), Homeschool tasks (start planning out next year), Read my library book

Happening this week: A lighter week after a few busy ones.

  • Monday - Home Day

  • Tuesday - Home Day

  • Wednesday - Park Playdate

  • Thursday - Co-op Field Day; Homeschool Dance

  • Friday - Co-op Parent Info Meeting

  • Saturday - Home Day

  • Sunday - Home Day

What I am creating: I want to work on my May Memory Planner today. At least I want to get the photos printed and staged.

My simple pleasures: Stray Kids, good books, good sleep, not 90 degree temperatures

Looking around the house: The retreat pile in my breakfast area is growing. Getting closer and closer and staging all our supplies makes a pile. Otherwise the house is in good shape this week.

From the camera: Baby pygmy hippo! She’s so cute!

 
tags: Life Right Now
categories: Weekly Wrap-up
Sunday 05.25.25
Posted by Tobe Buffenbarger
 

Life Right Now #14

As I look outside my window: It’s bright and sunny although we are supposed to get rain later.

Right now I am: Smelling the banana bread that’s almost done baking.

Thinking and pondering: Why am I feeling so incredibly tired this week?

On my bedside table: Lots more horror manga, plus Water Moon and Enchantra.

On my tv this week: We started watching the new season of Wrexham and started Murderbot along with watching the usual shows.

Listening to: K-pop, what else?

On the menu for this week:

  • Monday - Pizza Pull Aparts

  • Tuesday - Peanut Sauce Chicken, Broccoli, nd Rice

  • Wednesday - Kimchi Jigae

  • Thursday - Snack Dinner (Happy Hour)

  • Friday - Spicy Black Bean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

  • Saturday - Fettuccine Alfredo

  • Sunday - Ranch Cheddar Chicken

On my to do list: Mostly just preparing for the week, but I do need to do a ton of laundry. It’s time to deep clean the towels and sheets…

Happening this week:

  • Monday - Curriculum Swap

  • Tuesday - Zoo Day

  • Wednesday - Enrichment Parent Information Meeting

  • Thursday - Enrichment Co-op; Co-op Happy Hour

  • Friday - Home Day

  • Saturday - Home Day

  • Sunday - Enrichment Parent Information Meeting

What I am creating: I’m deep into retreat book recommendations. I’m hoping to finalize those today and then I can create the itinerary.

My simple pleasures: Fresh banana bread, soapy dramas that hit the spot, apple fritters, a good night’s sleep

Looking around the house: I need to pick up some random things on the main floor to prep for curriculum swap tomorrow. Otherwise, I’m okay with it.

From the camera: Hello Bison!

tags: Life Right Now
categories: Weekly Wrap-up
Sunday 05.18.25
Posted by Tobe Buffenbarger
 
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