It’s Monday evening over here, and already the weekend feels like a blur! Thank goodness for this weekend catch-up with Holly and Sarah, where I can stretch the old brain cells and record a few highlights before they disappear from memory.
Thanks so much for stopping by. Here’s a little look at what we got up to over the weekend.
Watching
I’ve been enjoying a new-to-me show called Moving On. It’s a British drama series, and what I find really different and interesting is that every episode has its own storyline with a clear beginning and ending. Each episode also has a completely new cast, so it feels like you’ve watched a whole season of a drama in just one episode.
The first season featured stories about love, family, bullying, money worries, caring for elderly parents, and a whole lot of relatable situations. The series first aired in 2009, and it’s funny seeing how much technology and fashion have changed since then. It really doesn’t feel like that long ago, but I guess it was! Yikes!
So that was my Saturday — watching episode after episode of Moving On while folding laundry and doing a few things around the house.
Dinner for one that night, as my husband was at work and my son was also working before heading to the gym.
Purple sweet potato topped with my homemade chilli con carne, cheese and sour cream, with capsicum on the side. Capsicums are in season, so I’ve been buying plenty and cooking them in the air fryer. A simple, tasty and filling dinner.
Around the House
Sunday we made a quick trip to Bunnings to buy another small outdoor table and chairs just like the one we got for the verandah. But this one was for the courtyard.
Of course, we had to have the mandatory sausage sizzle with plenty of mustard and tomato sauce. It had been ages since I’d enjoyed one of these, and truth be told, I could have easily had another two!
When we got home, we watched an episode of Saint-Pierre on ABC iview. It’s a Canadian crime drama set on the French islands of Saint-Pierre and Miquelon. I do love a good crime drama. Is anyone else watching?
When Steve went to work, I put the table together. Thankfully, the chairs came assembled.
I also bought a flowering plant (not sure of its name) and put it in a pink pot I already had. Then I sat down and had a coffee while I made lists and wrote down all the reasons why I was thankful about going back to work on Monday. My page was mostly blank. Haha! Okay, no, it wasn’t… but yes, it kind of was. I really am thankful to have my job though. But first days are haaaaard!
It was nice sitting there, except I have to try and ignore the huge house right next door. When we first bought our house, the original house next door sat further back, and there was a lovely frangipani tree that came over the fence.
Then the lady who lived there passed away, and developers came along and built this towering two-storey place. I have to remind myself that the neighbours probably aren’t watching me from their windows way up high (because really, who would do that, right?). It’s just me being silly. So I’m determined to get over this nonsense and sit out there more often.
The Cats
Sushi came out for a pat
She acts like a dog sometimes, jumping up for pats and even wagging her tail. Funny girl!
Mochi was out for a little while too, but I sent her back inside because she was plotting how to climb the wall and kept stressing me out.
Back to Work
Monday morning came too fast, and I switched my phone onto the World Cup at 6 am when I woke up. The game had started at 5 am, but I didn’t want to get up that early. It was nil-all when I started watching. I kept it going while I got ready, and Spain scored! I continued watching as I walked to work and nearly tripped and did a face plant — oops!
By the time I got to the lights on the main road, time was up, and Spain had won. Woohoo!
At work, we had two training sessions with a morning tea and lunch break. The food provided was a highlight of the day, but it was also really nice to see my work colleagues again. They’re a nice bunch.
We had fruit and pear tart for morning tea, followed by chicken, chips and salad for lunch. Yum!
And that was my weekend plus Monday. How was yours? I hope it was a good one!
What a relaxing and lovely weekend!
A great way to relax on the weekend. I watched TV but also spent some time reading a book. It’s very relaxing. #MMBC
Love your new little table and chairs! That is very early to have to watch the World Cup game! I wanted Spain to win and they did! I made some of my favorite Spanish foods!
Hope back to work went well!
Your weekend sounds nice! All that yummy food!! I don’t know what capsicum is; I’ll have to look that up. Agree that this link up is great to not forget the mundane moments of a weekend. I think I’ll look back and be thankful that I documented what we were up to. I think I would be a bit paranoid about someone being able to look down on me but hopefully the owners of the house next door don’t do that… Have a great Monday!
Maria, what they call capsicum we call peppers.
That’s a good idea to make a list of why you’re thankful for work. It’s a great way to shift your mindset, I need to do that sometimes.
Isn’t that plant a pansy?
I am not watching the Canadian show but I know of it and I’m glad you’re enjoying our content!
So nice to have the table and chairs to sit outside! I was glad that Spain won. Hope your Monday is going well!
Your new furniture is lovely and while I often feel that way when near a window as well I am sure that neighbors are not sitting there watching you. LOL Your new plant is cute (we call those pansies here in America but you could very well call them something else there.. I don’t know). Hope the reentry into work with the kids goes well tomorrow. I like how each of your terms is an ease back with a teacher day and they provide food for you too. That seems like a gentler re-entry.
I can just to say remember watching Moving On and it was good! The sausage sizzle does look amazing!
That is a shame about the huge house. I am sure there is no one watching you but I would feel the same too.
That always seems crazy that your morning is my night before, I always forget that. It sounds like a good day at work.