Busy in the Best Sense!

 Well it’s officially Thursday (hey, we’re almost to Friday, right?) I had anticipated blogging on Monday morning with a little weekend re-cap, however when I got into work, I was asked to train one of our new employees for three days, which set me back in the blog world. Even though I missed writing, it is extremely rewarding to be able to help somebody learn our business. For those of you who don’t know, I am a freight broker for a trucking company here in Arkansas. I absolutely ADORE my job. Seriously, I go to work happy every day.

I would say the term “whirlwind” best describes my life these past few months, but I finally get to spend a weekend at home! I won’t know what to do with myself tonight, usually Thursday is my packing night for going to the lake! What’s on the agenda for this weekend, you ask? Well, I might just have to fill you in!

 Friday night I am going out with some co-workers (to celebrate the end of this horrendous work week) to one of my absolute favorite places to dine, 21 West End. Seriously, if you are local, go check this place out! The food, the martinis (specifically the pomegranate martini, seriously divine,) and the atmosphere are just out of this world. I’ve already picked out what I am going to have: The crab cakes and the chicken Oscar with asparagus. This girl is TOO excited!

Saturday morning, I plan on doing a little shopping at our local Farmers Market! Honestly, y’all, I have been DYING to go to the Farmers Market here in town, but I have been either out of town or had prior engagements every Saturday for months. When I finally knew I was going to be in town for a weekend, I knew I had to clear my schedule for a trip to the farmers market (plus, my great friend Katie makes my mouth water with all of the great hauls she does of the market each week..if you want to check it out, visit her blog http://gloriouslyreallifexo.blogspot.com/, I read it religiously! Love you Katie!) After the farmers market, it will be time to give my car some TLC! Doggie pawprints and dirt in the BMW 328i is NOT ideal! Saturday evening, I get to go to an old friends’ wedding here in town. It will be great fun getting to see all of my old friends and play catch up, plus, it’s always fun to get dressed up! And I’ve got the world’s cutest date ;)

Sunday will be spent playing CATCH UP! In imaging my Sunday, this is exactly what I picture: Waking up and sipping on some coffee, making my grocery list and menu for the week (does anyone else plan out their weeknight meals? Would you be interested in seeing some examples of my menus?), doing a few loads of laundry and dishes (typical, they grow overnight for some reason), washing the bed sheets, tidying up the house, and hopefully rearranging some furniture! I LOVE to re-arrange things, it makes me feel like I’m in a new place with a fresh viewpoint. Hopefully Sunday afternoon we will be able to grill out some kabobs with some of the yummy veggies I intend to score at the Farmers Market! Then it will be time for a hot bubble bath with my favorite bath salts, a glass of wine, and a nice smelling candle. Oh, and some Michael Buble playing, of course ;)

Can you tell I’m already AMPED up about this weekend? Being able to sleep in my own bed will be great, and getting caught up on house work will be extremely rewarding.

I mentioned the couples shower Charles and I were thrown in the previous post, and since then, we have had invitations come in the mail for two more showers our friends and families want to give us! We are blessed beyond measure with the best friends and family! This Wednesday and the following Wednesday we will have showers, one is a formal Bridal Shower (ladies only, sorry boys!) and the other is a cocktail shower for both Charles and myself at the workplace of Charles’ mom! I better bust out the Thank You Notes again! I am crazy enjoying this time in my life, it is extremely bittersweet that the engagement is almost over! AND in three weeks, we are having our Bachelor / Bachelorette parties! Charles is off to Dallas, TX for four days with his friends, and I’ll be off to Tulsa, OK with my ladies! I can’t believe it’s happening so soon. Time flies when you’re having fun ;) More on the showers and bachelorette party as they get closer!

Here is a picture of the invitation for the Couples Shower that my fiance's brother's gf made! Like them? Check out her site, http://www.zazzle.com/nineeighteen/!



 

I know when the summer starts slowing down and I start getting my routine down  pat, I start looking for a good summer read! The one I am going to recommend to you all is Dinner with a Perfect Stranger. This book is a true, good for the soul book that I’m sure you would all LOVE.

Well, all, it’s been a blast being back, but I need to finish up a few things around here. The house won’t clean itself, and I’m pretty sure there’s a glass of wine around here with my name on it…

Until next time! Xoxo

Michele