Hi friends, and happy Friday to you! I’m linking up with Andrea and Erika to share a few favourites. Thank you so much for stopping by!
I didn’t do a weekend recap on Monday because I shared a post about our amazing day at Universal Studios instead. So, let’s backtrack to Sunday—I went out for a late lunch with my friend, and it was so nice to catch up! It was also such a hot day, and what better way to cool down than with an Aperol Spritz?
I had a delicious tuna poke bowl. The dressing was amazing, and the tuna was so fresh and tender. I didn’t expect to love it as much as I did, but I’d definitely order it again next time.
My lovely friend gave me an oil diffuser for my birthday. I love the calming scents it fills the room with—it makes everything feel so relaxing. It goes perfectly with the chilled jazz music I like to play.
Monday was a medical day. Just by coincidence, my eldest son and I both had appointments at the same hospital around the same time. Mine was for an annual check-up with the endocrinologist, and Luke had a small procedure. So we both went together.
My appointment was quick, and the doctor went over my blood test results and adjusted the dosage of my thyroid meds. Now, I only have to take one tablet six days a week instead of seven. Since my thyroidectomy and starting thyroid medication, my energy levels have been so much better. I also no longer have to worry about choking on food and drinks or even just swallowing the wrong way like I used to. It’s such a relief! Those nodules and cysts were a big issue before my surgery. Bleh!
This sign in the doctor’s waiting room always surprises me. I think it’s so outdated, and I’m pretty sure everyone else thinks the same because the waiting room was full of people on their phones—including me!
Surely, it’s just an old one that never got taken down, right? But then again, maybe not… because when I told the receptionist my referral was emailed, she wasn’t impressed. Apparently, they still prefer paper. Yikes!
Having medical appointments behind me is a huge favourite. Any kind of medical appointment always makes me anxious. I’m also really happy that my check-ups are no longer annual—the doctor said I don’t have to go back for another three years. Plus, my son’s procedure went well. Yay!
We’ve been enjoying the delicious fresh produce I bought at the farmers market last Saturday.
Even though it’s been so incredibly hot, I still love walking to and from work. It feels so good to get some exercise without feeling like I’m actually exercising.
I think these two little roses might be the last ones for the season. Autumn will be here before we know it!
I’m always sad to see summer go until I come across a huge (or small) cockroach or spider. Thankfully, I don’t see many because we have our house sprayed at the start of each summer. But I’ve never made it through a hot season without a surprise insect or two.
The other night, I walked into the kitchen, and just as I turned on the light, this big huntsman crawled across the tiles at lightning speed and scared the life out of me! Yuck!
I’m not brave in these situations, so I screamed. Sam was home and came out of his room, asking if I’d seen a cockroach. Mum screaming always means cockroach. The funny thing is, I know Sam will deal with cockroaches, but he’s terrified of spiders! It’s so funny how, as a mum, you can instantly become brave when it comes to protecting your kids—even when they’re over 6 feet tall.
So I grabbed the insect spray and sprayed until the spider was white and fell into the kitchen sink. It must have been possessed or something because it would not die! In the end, I turned on the hot water, and that did the trick. I know this might sound like a drastic way to get rid of a spider, and I get that they have their place in nature… just not in my kitchen.
But don’t let my spider story put you off from visiting Australia. Big bugs and scary snakes are usually only in the bush or out in the wild. In cities, you’re pretty safe. Huntsmans are also not poisonous; they’re just big and hairy, so they might only scare you to death. Hehe.
Thanks for reading, friends.
Wishing you a wonderful weekend full of fun and relaxation and no surprise spiders! See you next week 😊
Walking to work, even in the heat, sounds so lovely. It is hidden exercise and would be such a great way to clear my mind before and after work. Your Aperol spritz looks delicious! I’m glad your medical appointments went well. Oh, I just looked up a huntsman spider – whoa!! That is a giant spider!! Have a great (spider free) weekend!
That tuba poke bowl looked so good! Walking is so good for the soul! I’m willing to walk in all temps as I know how amazing I feel after. For me here in Indiana it’s the extreme. I bundle in 20 degrees, lol. Have a great weekend!
What a great week!
That tuna poke bowl looks so good and I love the sound of the oil diffuser, such a great gift.
I am glad all went well with your doctors appointment.
I always scream when I see spiders, I am all for drastic ways of getting rid of the creepy crawlies. hehehe x
I wouldn’t do well with the big bugs in Australia! My boys won’t help me with even little bugs! There was one here yesterday and they weren’t home…but I managed to scoop it into a cup and throw it outside. Glad the medical appointments are done and went well!
Yay for not needing yearly check-up anymore; I remember how nervous you were about having your thyroid surgery so I am so glad it has worked out so well for you. That spider story both had me laughing and also a bit horrified but good to know I should be fairly safe if I ever manage it to make it to one of the Australian cities like I’d like.
Spiders don’t usually bother me, but if I came face to face with a Huntsman I think I would run the other way. Agreed, medical appointments are never fun but nice you had some company this time.
Enjoy your summer weekend!
That food & drink looked so good! I don’t know what I would do if I came across a Huntsman spider….I hear they are HUGE! Love a good Farmer’s Market haul – hope you have an amazing weekend!
What a lovely week, well apart from the spider, haha! I’m not too bad with spiders, it’s wasps that I can’t stand! Evil things they are.
Your shopping haul from the farmers market looks yummy!
Hope you have another lovely week Ruth. xx
So much to ‘digest’ here so I’ll start with the poke bowl, we love them I don’t know how they get so much flavour in them. My daughter cooks (what she calls) a murder bowl, which is chicken and eggs, but I think it’s known as a ‘mother and baby bowl’ enough to make you think about becoming vegan!! It tastes delicious though. (Ironically, my favourite poke bowl is the vegan option with only vegetables!) Now, onto the medical issues, I’m so glad it all went well. That operation sounds like it did the trick. I still have to have my nodules checked every year but they are behaving, and I don’t have any cysts or problems swallowing. Glad your son is ok too. (It’s my daughter’s hospital appointment tomorrow, it never gets easier no matter how old they are.) Finally, the spider. Urgh, I think I would scream too. I’ve got much better with spiders lately but I don’t think I could cope with a huntsman. Our spider and bug season happens just before Autumn too. I think I’m done now.
My daughter and my husband both have thyroid issues (Graves and Hashimoto’s) so we understand the rollercoaster of diagnosis and regulating. We, too, are grateful to be on this side of it all as both conditions are now controlled. It’s amazing though how this one small gland can impact so much! Those roses are beautiful and make me excited for summer here! That spider would have scared me but you handled it well! AND that poke bowl looks yummy! Loved all your favorites (except the spider, that is)!