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Here in SoCal, we’ve been lucky this summer. For weeks, the weather was so gorgeous, hovering right around 75 and breezy. Perfect, perfect weather for us here. But as soon as the kids went back to school, it hit 104 and today, before noon, it’s already past 90. Ugh. What that translates to is sluggishness. Who wants to go outside when it’s so blazing hot?

Other than that and mild disappointment over something at work, the week was okay. The kids are back to school, routines are in place and everyone is happy.

I’m happy too because I got my shoes! I’ve always wanted a pair of Converse or Vans. I haven’t worn them since high school and yesterday, with all the back to school shopping going on, I pushed my way through the crowds and found myself a pair. I love ’em.

And with school, comes busy stuff too so when The Boy went to the first dance of the school year and The Girl got invited to the Jonas Brother’s concert, The Hub and I had a nice dinner out. Cheered me up a little after the disappointment I experienced at work.

As for today?

What am I reading?

Truthfully, nothing has been read yet this weekend. But I have After Her by Joyce Maynard and I do plan to start it later today, after hitting the market (double ugh). Gosh, I hate going to the market. Maybe I should read Instructions for a Heat Wave instead, since we are having our own little heat wave right now.

What am I cooking?

I have no idea what to have tonight. Burgers on the grill? Blue cheese wedge salads? Corn? It does sound good, huh?

What am I watching?

There is a Charlie’s Angels marathon on right now. I loved that show and I am hoping The Girl likes it too. She is still weeding through the Three’s Company episodes that I recorded for her and we are having fun watching them but maybe she’ll watch Charlie’s Angels with me later. I think we may watch some 80’s movies tonight as I heard The Girl and Hub talking about it. It’s not the weekend if an 80’s movie is not playing somewhere in this house. I am such an 80’s girl.

What are you doing today?

What a weekend. The Boy had his stuff going on, that summer class from hell and the Quinceanera that he committed himself to. So, the rest of us took off for a concert at the park. This week’s band was a called Boogie Knights. Probably the most popular act of the summer series. Disco revival groups can never go wrong. Disco lives! There were thousands of people in attendance.

Concerts at the Park - Boogie Knights

The Girl had her watermelon. The only requirement for the night.

The Girl and her Watermelon

The Hub. He likes Disco.

The Hub and I

The Girl, dancing.

The Girl Dancing

The Band, as seen from the mosh pit. The sun was going down, which only allowed me to capture a silhouette, but can you check out the hair?

Boogie Knights

Here’s a short video clip! Pardon the shaky hand. I was dancing! That’s me yelling in the background and check out the end of the clip for some butt action. Not from me!

What am I reading?

I am not making too much progress with any of my reading this week. I am still reading The Curiosity. It started off strong but it’s petering out for me. I hope it picks up.

I have to start Bait, which came to me a little late for the tour I am on. Knowing how I have been with my reading lately, I am going to have to get to it this week if I want to get it read and reviewed before my tour date. But school starts this week for my kids so who knows what will happen?

What am I cooking?

Not sure yet. I have to hit the market as once again I have no food in the house! Maybe tacos?

What am I watching?

I want to see a silly movie. Maybe Funny Farm with Chevy Chase? I love that movie.

What do you have planned for today?

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