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Friday 5 - maybe from spikesgirl58?


It's a seemingly never ending task - grocery shopping.

1. Do you make up a dinner plan for the coming week?
I do! I've done it for, oh....more than a decade. It takes practice, but honestly? I got tired of asking what people (male people) wanted for dinner and getting back "...something good...". One week I was so fed up I made chicken all week. For seven straight days. They didn't even cotton to it until the 4th day. So now I plan out what I'm going to make (just dinners) for the week! Saves so much money! I can't even tell you.

2. Do you make up a shopping list and stick to it when shopping?
I do! I recently was told that I was a "hunter/killer" type of grocery shopper as I stick to the list, get in and get out. No browsing for me. Although when the boys were teeny, it was "my" time and I could take up to 3 hours to shop. Just to get out of the house and away from the fray for a bit. Now? In/Out. Done.

3. What is one thing that you always buy, but never put down on a list?
Oh no, honey! If it isn't on the list, I don't buy it.

4. Is there anything that you always think you are out of and come home with it to discover you already have a year’s supply on hand?
I did that recently with toilet paper, although only a month's supply rather than a year's. At least I know it'll get used and won't rot!

5. Do you get your groceries delivered?
I do not. I'm sure it's a service that is appreciated by many, but...no.

And longtime friends will know that I shop, weekly, at Winco. It's a semi-warehouse type of store in that it's very minimal. And cheap! And the turnover is excellent so the food is good as well. I'm careful not to shop on the first 3 days of the month as it's hella crowded. Now that I'm "retired" I can go whenever so I usually go first thing in the morning. I avoid all the crowds and am usually done in less than 45 minutes. Seriously, I even have a grocery list that is set up to the store by aisle. Yes, I'm a nerd.

It's been hotter than blue blazes around here. Especially with no AC in the house except the kitchen and then it's freezing in there. Can't win, just gotta vent. Heh.

First reading....I have been and now I have two books lined up and need to get reading!
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Next up, 12th day!

( 12th of July )

And we also have thefridayfive

( Friday 5 )

Time for thefridayfive!!

1. Do you think you have a healthy lifestyle?
Well...healthier than some, not as good as others. I've been walking every day, teaching/doing yoga about 3 times a week. Eat oatmeal everyday for breakfast. We recently cut way back on the coffee and I've started having green (spinach) smoothies for lunch.

2. What could you do to improve it?
I'm a WIP (pronounce that "whip") as are we all. I probably eat too much at one sitting. I probably could exercise more. I could be vegetarian or vegan but that's highly doubtful. Let's say that's 100% doubtful. I'm sure there are other things I could be doing.

3. Are you tempted to eat every time you are hungry or do you wait for the next meal?
Honestly? That depends on my mood. I'm an emotional, comfort eater. If I'm feeling really badly or depressed; I eat. And I'm not talking apples here...burgers, fries, ice cream. All the comfort foods. So when I'm good, I'm very good and when I'm bad...join me!

4. When are you most tempted to snack?
I love salty snacks! My go-to is popcorn loaded with butter and Parmesan cheese! Sadly (or luckily depending on your viewpoint) I get those nasty kernels stuck in my teeth, so I have to REALLY REALLY want it.

5. Do you agree with the saying: "Eat your breakfast, share your lunch with a friend and give your dinner to your enemy" or do you think it matters?
That wouldn't work for me. I'm trying to find the balance of eating more during the day so I eat less at dinner. Definitely a balancing act.

I see I've neglected to link thefridayfive, hopefully this remedies that!


Would you rather [entertainment version]...
1. Download music // buy a CD
I have a feeling most of these answers will sound the same. In this case, it would depend on what I'm using the music for! And honestly? I like listening to the radio. Yes, yes, iz old.

2. Use MP3 player // Use CD Player
Again, depends. I use the MP3 player on my walks (listening to the radio!) and I use a CD player when doing yoga.

3. Watch a movie at a theater // Rent a video
I can count on one hand the times we've gone to a theater in the past 5 years. Sigh. So expensive! But we did see the big movies! I can't wait until November and the "Bohemian Rhapsody" movie to come out! Mostly we watch on "the" Netflix or "the" Amazon. Heh.

4. Amusement park for the day // Picnic in a park for a day
Amusement parks were tons of fun when we were younger and when the kids were little. Now? Eh. Picnic in the park sounds fun - are you bringing the fried chicken?

5. Read a magazine // Dollage with a magazine
First, I think it meant "collage" as I have no idea what "dollage" is. And read, definitely read.

At least new to me. I find I don't post near enough and it's good for me to do so, so....thefridayfive it is!

This weeks questions under the cut:

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