Hello and Good Morning to you! I hope this finds you well with a cup of your favorite beverage, in hand. For me, that’s creamer with a little bit of coffee. I am very heavy handed when it comes to my creamer use.

Today is the last meeting for my 12th grade youth group. It’s been very difficult to connect during COVID but right before that, we dealt with the shooting at one of our local high schools so it feels like a very long, tedious journey to get to where we are today. I really wish we could have connected more given this is our last year as a group but I am happy for the opportunities we have had. There have been some wins. On that note, I will not be headed to summer camp this year because it falls during my son’s graduation. They couldn’t go last year so hopefully they will enjoy this last hurrah.

Right Now:

Since today is the last meeting for the group, we have a little lunch thing planned for after church. I am getting things together for that right now. We will sit outside and enjoy some time together.

This Week:

Lots happening this week. My daughter will hopefully get to perform in Sweeney Todd on Wednesday evening. Performing outside has its challenges. Wind, mic issues, lighting issues, etc. It’s all they are allowed to do so whatever they do will be wonderful. She is Mrs. Lovett. I will try to share a photo of her in hair and makeup after the show.

The school could not do prom or grad night so Universal Studios offered local seniors a discounted rate for their Grad Bash. That is this week and she is going with a good friend.

I’ve scheduled my review for The Invisible Husband of Frick Island for Monday but I will tell you now, you will want to read this book. It’s everything I want in a book right now.

Reading:

Next? Perhaps this one, People We Meet On Vacation by Emily Henry.

Watching:

Not much of anything. Too distracted. Stanley Tucci has a new book coming out and I have all his cooking shows recorded so maybe I will dive into those. I need comfort TV right now.

Grateful for:

• This beautiful weather. It’s been cool in the mornings and evenings and sunny and warm during the day.
• I feel like the extra activity I’ve been adding to my day is paying off. Slowly, I am coming out of the weird mood I’ve been in.

Here’s a question for you. Have you been to a movie theatre yet? I know there isn’t much playing but the other day I had such a desire for movie theatre popcorn and we have a lovely Indie theatre that just opened in our city. If there was something really good to see I think we’d go. You? Too soon?

From a very young age my brain spirals out of control from thoughts. I am one of those deep thinkers. I ponder things, constantly. What I read, what I see, what I do, what has to be done. It can be exhausting. Lately, it’s been hard to break the cycle. So hard that I am thinking about taking up jogging. You know I am desperate to even consider it. Jogging and I do not mix. If you know me in real life then you are probably laughing over this. What to do?

Right Now:

Church, youth group and a long walk will have to suffice for now. We only have two more meetings for youth group and then my seniors are off like a bird.

This Week:

We have Senior Recognition Night this week. You have to be invited to it and we were so that will take place on Wednesday, which conflicts with my book club meeting for Dear Edward so I need to pass on that.

This week is also our wedding anniversary. I just did the math, 27 years? Between the kids leaving and 27 years of marriage I am feeling ancient. On this same night the choir banquet was just scheduled. I am glad they are having one. No food, so  not a banquet really but the idea is there and it will be outside at a park.

Reading:

I finished Dear Edward and will have the review posted soon. I must finish The Invisible Husband of Frick Island this week. I was going to read the latest Reese Book Club pick next but the publisher is sending me a hard copy and I’d rather wait for that than read it on my Kindle. I need another book now.

Watching:

My TV watching was wonky this week. When you feel like jumping out of your skin and can’t settle down, the idea of sitting in front of the TV is not appealing. Repainting a bathroom sounds appealing though.

Grateful for:

• My son purchased a car. It was stressful since he was only in town for so long but I’m grateful that it’s done.
• Breakfast for dinner. It’s a meal we have a least once a week and it is always well-received and easy enough. I am back to easy meals. No fuss is a plus.

The forecast says rain, which really means drizzle for Monday. We need every drop so rain, drizzle, mist, we will take it. What did you do this weekend? I spent some of it trying to get a TB test for my daughter’s new job.