So I finally caught up on my blog reading (well, I will by the end of today anyway!) and I discovered this new-to-me weekly feature: Friday Favorites. My dear friend Daenel over at Living Outside the Stacks, yes the same one I co-host the pie along with (she’s great, isn’t she?), has been doing these Friday Favorites for a few weeks and I like it. It sounds fun. So I’m going to join in. Here’s my weekly round-up of things that I’ve been enjoying.
I’ve been enjoying spending time with this little monster. If you remember from this post, we rescued a kitten from under the dumpster. He was very near death, that I am certain of. Now? He’s definitely fully recovered. We do have our first real vet visit next week but he seems totally fine to me. In fact, he seems like a bratty teenager. But I think those are the growing pains. Anyway, I’ve been able to spend a lot of time with him lately and that makes me happy.
I’ve been able to finish some projects-knitted and otherwise. That has been a huge weight off of my shoulders. I’ve been stuck on the next steps with a few projects and I was able to get help with those. So now I’m all set to move forward with finishing a ton of projects. It won’t go quickly but knitting weather is coming, so there will be lots of time to snuggle up with a good knitting project.
I had dinner with a friend and her daughter this week. It was good. We discussed business plans and ideas. I feel refreshed after taking the time away from the business to finish projects and take a step back. I’m ready to dive back in! So this is a double YAY–dinner out and getting back to business. I took the pic above as I was driving home from dinner.
I also saw this fun little tool when catching up with Daenel on her blog. You answer a few questions and then it tells you what paint colors best suite your personality. It was fun and I thought it was pretty accurate except there was a really pretty pink color during one of the questions and it didn’t show up in my list. I was bummed but thought everything else was pretty spot on.
And because this song really speaks to me, ahem…I might have a LOT of negative self-talk issues…It’s definitely been on repeat this week. I think Pink is the best. I’ve always, always been a fan of hers. I’ve always been a fan of her husband’s too. Me, Pink, and Carey go waayyy back. Right back to the ’90’s when I was all alternative and stuff. I didn’t know that I was preppy deep down in my heart. Well, preppy with an alternative twist I guess. Hehehe. Anyway, I picked a video from one of her concerts because there’s explicit lyrics in the video and not so much in the live version. Plus I just love watching live shows. You can see the passion the musicians have!
That’s my weekly round up. Go visit the hosts of the Friday Favorites (click on their name under the logo) to see what everyone else has been enjoying this week. And let me know what you’ve had on repeat or what you’ve been enjoying!
Daenel T.
Your photos are absolutely stunning. I cannot get mine that clear or deep colored. Love them.
Your teenager is too cute. Aren’t animals the funniest creatures ever? They have so much attitude/personality.
I’m so happy your time away was productive and restful.
I can’t wait to listen to that song by Pink. I adore her. Ever since her “There You Go” days. Her attitude is the best – so in your face.
chickenlibrarian
Awww! You are so sweet! Your photos are the best! I strive to take photos like you do. But I will say, editing is my friend. I should do a post like you do where you show the unedited version and then the edited version.
I hope you had a chance to listen to the Pink song. It’s so good. All her stuff is good. I just love her. It’s like she knows exactly what to sing/write to make you feel good–whether you’re angry, happy, down on yourself. She just gets it.
Shugunna Alexander
Glad you’re back, your photos are absolutely beautiful, I believe you and Daenel are born naturals at this photography!!
chickenlibrarian
You are so sweet Shugunna! Thank you so much. It’s all practice, practice, practice. Honestly. At least for me. Daenel is super talented so I’m thrilled that you put me in the same category as her!
Joann Haberli
Glad to see your little kitty is doing well!
chickenlibrarian
AWW! Thank you Joann! And thanks for reading my little blog ❤
Tracy Brown-Simmons
Your photos are definitely among my favorites!
Oh that “bratty cat-teenager stage…” It can last a long time, LOL! But treasure it. We had 2 wonderful boys for over 12 years. I miss them so. 🙂
I’m so glad to read your updates and it seems like you really are rejuvenated! (Or in the process of rejuvenating right along.) That is awesome! May it continue for you! 😀
chickenlibrarian
Thank you Tracy! You are so sweet! I enjoy taking pictures so I’m glad you are enjoying them. Bratty teenage kitty life is continuing, but he is so sweet when he’s not being a brat! He’s such a snuggle bug too. He’s always curled up in my lap or rightnexttome when he’s tired.
And I’m glad to be back on track AND back to blogging, social media, and catching up with my peeps.