Hi friends, it’s time to link up with Andrea and Erika to share some highlights from my week. Let’s go!!
One
One of my favourite moments this week was sitting on my verandah, soaking up some Vitamin D (good for my bones as I get older), drinking coffee, and jotting down dates in my new 2026 diary that my friend gave me for Christmas.
Two
The postman came while I was there, and I received a postcard from my cousin, who went to New Zealand five weeks ago. Haha, that’s snail mail for you! I’ve actually already seen her, but it was so nice of her to think of me while on holiday.
Three
When my boys were little, I would let them pick a box of sugary cereal for the school holidays. Now that they’re grown men and eat men food, I’ve kept the tradition for myself and buy a box of my favourite cereal, Rice Bubbles. I actually don’t even eat cereal except when I’m on holidays, get up late (won’t say how late), and can enjoy it properly.
Four
I lit this cute candle I got from one of the preschoolers as a Christmas gift. It has a lovely scent, and the little gold propeller on top spins as the flame burns. The temperatures were much cooler this week, which is why I actually used a candle. I can’t even look at a flame on those boiling hot summer days.
Five
The cooler temps made me crave soup, so I made a chicken and vegetable one. I always add Parmesan cheese to mine after I heat it up. It’s something I learned as a kid from my mum’s best friend. We would all get together at their house, and while my mum chatted, I would play with her daughter, who is now my longtime friend, and for lunch we would have soup with Parmesan cheese.
I caught up with her last year at her dad’s memorial. Somehow, we got onto the topic of soup, not sure how, and we both said at the same time, “With Parmesan cheese!” She was amazed that I remembered. How could I forget such an incredible taste sensation?
Six
I saw a huge jar of pickles at Aldi and took a pic to send to the family group chat. We are a close family divided by our love for pickles. About half don’t like them, and half do. I’m team pickle all the way. But I didn’t buy this massive jar, that would be a bit too crazy.
Seven
Yum, a glass of Merlot and chocolates on Wednesday evening. We didn’t have any dark chocolate, so we cracked open a box of another thoughtful Christmas gift from a preschooler. Working as an educator has some big benefits, don’t you agree, hehe.
Eight
My favourite evening this week was when my eldest son and his partner came over for dinner. We started with some mini quiches and crumbed prawns before tucking into some family favourites. I made South American food, which I don’t normally make because there are too many steps and I have to follow a recipe.
While we enjoyed our entrees around the coffee table…
we watched a YouTube clip of Mark Carney, the Prime Minister of Canada, and his speech from the World Economic Forum in Davos, and oh wow! I think this might be my most favourite of all the favourites. I loved that, as a family, we watched a truly memorable, historic speech, and it gave us hope.
And just like that, my five-week end-of-year break is coming to a fast end, bah! I start back next Tuesday after Australia Day. But shhh, let’s not talk about that and just get on with enjoying the weekend.
Happy Friday!
What a fabulous week of favorites! It’s so rare to find/see postcards anymore but I do remember getting lots of them as a kid. My grandparents traveled a lot and always sent us postcards from the various places they’d been.
I love the thought of sitting on a veranda on a day that is bright with sunshine. I am sure you’ve enjoyed some cooler temperatures this week! Is this a tease for you all there? Will the hot weather return? I’m just curious since it’s like that in the US, particularly in the South. We always have “fake fall” and “fake spring”. What a lovely gift from your student! I love a good smelling candle. I also love that your son and his partner came over for a family night; the food looked delicious! Have a wonderful weekend, my friend. It’s so good to “see” you again in the blog world!
Your veranda is so pretty! I love pickles! Hub likes sweet and I like dill, though. Your S. American meal sounds complicated but amazing! We have a Peruvian place that has really good food.
So sad to see the break end I’m sure!
I found out I have low vitamin D levels. Wish I could sit outside! I love pickles!
What a lovely place to sit and take in some sunshine!
Aww! That is a cute tradition about the cereal, good on your for treating yourself to some.
That candles is so pretty and my youngest loves pickles! She would for sure would have bought that jar.
Yay for Mark Carney! We were all very pleased with him up here. Glad you were watching too 🙂
I love your little memory with your friend about parmesan cheese on soup. I will be eating some soup this weekend to combat our very cold temperatures!
What a beautiful day and view on your patio! School teacher gifts always sound so nice. I purchased my favorite cereal this week as a splurge for our cold weather. Enjoy your weekend!
Great speech, he really poked Trump good.
What a fab week.
I love your seating area outside. What a nice place to sit and relax.
Aw, good old snail mail! You just can’t beat it.
I love the story behind the Parmesan with soup! I actually fancy trying this now!
Have a lovely week, Ruth and hope your first day back isn’t too brutal! xx