Happy Homemaker Monday

                     

                           

There are not enough hours in the day. How are you all? I hope you had a blessed week! I did, but man has it been busy! I have to cut something out, but I don't know what. Maybe quit my job? 😂

 

It's tax season, and in life insurance, we send out a LOT of 1099s. Everyone through management is taking phone calls. I am NOT - but I'm taking over all of the emails and helping with chats. Mandatory OT last week (well, ok - HIGHLY SUGGESTED OT) and I was exhausted all week! 

 

 *** The weather in my neck of the woods*** 

 Just gray every day. No snow. Just ugly. 

Monday - 30

Tuesday - 28

Wednesday - 26

Thursday - 28

Friday - 23

Saturday - 30 

Sunday - 28

 

 

 *** Things that make me happy ***

 My kitty curled up next to me while I do Bible study. Fans, even in the coldest of winter. Books, always. Studying and research. 

 

*** Book I'm reading *** 

 

Currently Reading for fun: Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros. This is a BIG BOOK. I'm hoping to finish this week. 

Currently Reading for writing: Writing Down the Bones by Natalie Goldberg,

Currently Reading for spirit: Bible Recap - in the book of Exodus. A Diary of Private Prayer (re-read) by JohnBaillie, Devotional Trusting God Day by Day, Joyce Meyer. 

Finished: Miracle Mornings for Writers ***.5

NF: The Eight Crafts of Writing (this one is for book club) - had to drop this due to time constraints.

 

*** What's on my tv today *** 

The Chosen

Days of Our Lives

You Tube - writing, organizing, and cooking 

 

*** On the breakfast plate *** 

 This morning I had a breakfast hash. I made enough for a couple of days. 

 

*** On the lunch plate *** 

   

 Chili with oyster crackers

 

*** On the dinner plate *** 

BBQ Tofu Bowls (rice, SantaFe blend with beans, corn, peppers and onions) with a cabbage and ribbon carrot slaw 

 

 

*** On the menu *** 

Monday BBQ Tofu Bowls

Tuesday Vegetable and crispy tofu stir fry over rice

 

Wednesday Hamburgerless Helper with green beans

Thursday Lentil tacos with pico de gallo 

Friday Baked potato bar

Saturday Egyptian Koshari 

Sunday Ethiopian Cabbage Stew

*** On my to do list *** 

Today:

• Productivity Sprints from 9-11 (journaling, planning, cleaning, AM routine) 
• Mastermind Meeting w/ writer friends 1 p.m.
• Publish & Thrive meeting @ 2 p.m. with writing group
• Bible Recap & Heart Dive 360
• Cook ahead BBQ tofu bowls
• Mail out birthday card and 2 V-day cards

 

This week:

• Work M-F 8-430+
• Make Dr Appt
• Make appt for eye exam
• Writing Sprints x3
• Critique Group
• Publish & Thrive
• Bible Recap/Heart Dive 365
• Emily's 25th birthday on V-day - mail gifts
• Declutter 50 things

 

*** What I am writing ***

• I am continuing with "Focus to Flourish" - this month's focus is on praying in new ways. 
• still editing my thrillmance 

*** No words needed (favorite photo or picture) *** 

 

Shrimp & Broccoli Pasta 

Big Mac Salad 

Bible Bookmarks from Pretty Little Bibles on Etsy

Bible study from Saturday

My bear sleeping in his "nest" on my bed

*** Devotional, Prayers, Bible Verses *** 

*** Prayers Requests *** 

There are so many things going on. Not just with my family, but our country and our world. 

• First is my son, Jacob. Over the past 2 years he has been diagnosed with several issues, including silicosis, bradycardia, narcolepsy, and diabetes. He also has severe depression. Now it looks as if his liver might be in trouble. Please, please keep him in prayer for complete healing. 
• My Dad is having issues with his heart and blood pressure. 
• My Uncle Larry is still in rehab after having a second stroke. Praying for him to have enough strength to stand and walk short distances. Comfort for my Aunt and 2 cousins. 
• Jeff's cousin Greg only has a 5% chance to live. He has cirrhosis. 
• Every person who is suffering due to war, government, illness, or any reason.