Wearing: a ladies 501 Levi jacket, over a gorgeous navy blue with red buttons dress, fav red-purple-pink neck scarf, plenty of sparkly jewelry and earrings, freshly trimmed hair (I did it myself :cheesy:), favorite navy blue flip-flops with complimentary red bow above the toes (gotta keep the colors matching).

Eating: Uffffzzzz. :| Yesterday my body had a rough rough night and day, so I'm eating lightly -- basmati/jasmine rice, with oat 'milk', cinnamon and a packet of Truvia. Lather, rinse, repeat (menu).

Drinking: h20. Water. Hot herbal tea, intermittently, as well. :tea:

Listening to: The groundskeepers are finally here and it's the type of yard upkeep noises one generally hears: lawn mowers, air blowers pushing lawn trimmings out of the way (these types of noises make me want to take a nap).

Smell like: a lingering trace of my favorite Avon fragrance :eyebat:

Last smile: I've got one for when I feel like smiling. :)

Last website: work email, work website, state website, etc. :rrose:

Last Movie Seen: I'm enjoying all those great British Crime Dramas (Inspector Morse; and the spin-off show featuring his sidekick: Inspector Lewis). :cheesy:

Last Book I want to read: It's hard knowing what book that will be. I have given a lot of books away or tossed them in the free book bin at a library or shipped off books to other people who might enjoy reading them. I'll probably just browse for a book once any book store I like reopens. :sunglass:

Up Next: I'll probably go for a long walk in the sunshine and keep practicing social distancing (6 ft or more, is preferrable).

Here and Now...
 

Now wearing: Black and white plaid pajamas, grey socks, charcoal grey slippers, silver earrings and ring, loose wavy hair.

Now eating: Fresh fruit and chocolate chip cookies.

Now drinking: Almond milk.

Now listening to: A webinar on Women's Health.

Smell like: Soap - Not sure of the scent but it smells sweet.

Last website visited: YouTube - 5g Videos.

Last thing that made you smile: A pic of a friends outdoor garden.

Now leaving for: The kitchen to make freezer smoothie packs.

wearing: A nightgown with little doggies all over it, a blue sweater, new blue bedroom shoes, hair in a messy bun.

eating: A Little Debbie Oatmeal Creme Pie

drinking: Cuban coffee

listening to: Let's Stay Together - Al Green

last smile: My boss gushing over how much fun the Kentucky Derby is
AND ALSO my boss stating we're going to continue to work from home for at least another week

smell like: Lavender soap

last website: portal.office.com

book I'm reading: Caffeine by Michael Pollan

leaving for: a virtual journey around the internet to get my work done

Happy Weekend Greetings
 

wearing: fav casual dress over yoga leggings, scarf around my neck tucked in my ladies romeo jacket, bare feet inside sandals, sparkly jewelry, wild curly hair flying everywhere, lol (it's Saturday, laundry day ;) )

eating/drinking: nothing yet, but I did have some Starbucks Blonde Roast coffee, a small cup of it, freshly brewed, and a bit of coconut cream and truvia and a sprinkle or two of cinnamon.

listening to: I've got my front room windows open and it's the sounds of a gentle breeze, neighbor's talking nearby, and intermittent rainfall.

weekend chore list: *ahem* ... Laundry, clean house, be lazy after I get my chores done (give myself a mani/pedi, etc).


last smile: I've got a lazy half smile somewhere in my pocket. :)

movie I might watch later today or tomorrow: Jaws (eeeek! scary movie night)

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last website: work website and here (there's always YouTube for later).

smell like: lazy smiles and sweetness :balloon:

up next (leaving for): load up the car and get on with my weekend chores and shopping ventures (most likely). :blueheels:

Now wearing:
Silver loafers, no socks, yoga pants, moss green V-neck sweater, sound-cancelling headphones. I'm also wearing clouds and stars.

Now eating:
Chunks of roasted boneless chicken breast, beets and onions over couscous. A piece of a Mole Chocolate Bar, very spicy.

Now drinking:
Zero vitamin water

Now listening to:
Browsing the soundtrack to Ramy, Season 1 and 2. I like Gemini by Princess Nokia and a cover of Bitch by Ruby Amanfu from Season 1, Little Fires Everywhere. Insecure also has a great soundtrack. I think that's where I heard Salsa by Nina Dioz but I'm not sure. Tom Waits cover of Jersey Girl, slow dance classic.

Smell like:
I have no idea what I smell like. Probably some faint mix of turmeric and citrus-y cologne from last summer

Last website visited:
The Washington Post

Last person who made you smile:
A friend who tagged me in a photo tonight from 10 years ago, me crouching down beside her tiny daughter on a sidewalk in Brooklyn, her baby only three and acting like a little woman, her hair in two big puffs.

Now leaving for:
I'm sitting under the sky. In a while I'll go back inside and sit under a ceiling.

Here and Now...
 

Now wearing: Black oversized T-shirt with a white tank top underneath, black yoga pants, hair in a messy ponytail bun and a black fabric headband, silver jewelry, barefoot but wore Birks earlier.

Now eating: Romaine lettuce leaves.

Now drinking: Water.

Now listening to: Birds chirping.

Smell like: Rosemary, planted it earlier.

Last website visited: Twitter.

Last thing that made you smile: A video message from my Bestie.

Now leaving for: The kitchen to check on dinner. The quinoa should be done now.

Wearing:
Grey and Carolina blue tarheels t shirt, pink scrub pants, socks, messy bun
Eating:
Just had a fiber one brownie.
Drinking:
Writing this made me remember I put a seltzer in the freezer to chill! Now I’m drinking it. Raspberry Lime....my favorite :)
Listening to:
The air conditioner and classical music
Thinking:
I wish I could take a nap....but I’m at work meh
Smell like:
Teen spirit? Nope. Pink: fresh and clean. My go to
Wishing:
I could leave and go geocaching/hiking
Last smile:
My client asked me to take a nap with her 🥰
Leaving for:
Nowhere any time soon. I’m here til 9p

Now wearing: No getting around this. It's a housecoat. It may be from the Gap, but it screams out for a hairnet and a pack of cigs.

Now eating: Nothing, but there is a tiny strawberry cheesecake from Omonia Café in my fridge which may not survive the night.

Now drinking: Nothing

Listening to: Pet Shop Boys, and my neighbor having a moment on the fire escape.

Smells like: Another summer night of NYC lockdown. Jesus take the wheel.

Last website: Spotify

Last smile: My preschooler, declaring he will never ever go to college without his Mama.

Now leaving for: Dishes, no doubt.

Now wearing: a light blue nightgown with little puppies all over it

Now eating: cinnamon applesauce

Now drinking: iced green tea

Listening to: Broken Bells, and the thunderstorm outside

Smell like: Lemon verbena soap

Last website: office.com

Last smile: When Diva Kitty jumped on the bed looking for pets and a treat

Now leaving for: Not leaving - still stuck in bed

Wearing: Sport sandals, a navy blue skort and a black short sleeve blouse.

Eating/Drinking: Water

Listening to: Jackson 5

Smell like: Laundry soap

Last person to make me smile: My daughter

Last website: CNN

Leaving for: Here at work for the day now.

Wearing: Humongous tee from the mayor's 2016 or 2017 Halloween party (it has a giant cartoon drawing of his head), and underwear.

Now eating: So much good stuff: pistachios, roast beef, and a mini angel food cake with blueberries and whipped cream sprayed from a can.

Now drinking: Nothing

Listening to: Fatboy Slim, and fireworks outside.

Smells like: Gunpowder

Last website: DOE

Last smile: Installing an a/c. It works.

Now leaving for: Breakfast prep then bed.

Wearing: Black and white polka dot sun dress and cute red sandals. Silver hoop earrings and pearl studs above them.

Now eating: Just finished a veggie wrap.

Now drinking: Coffee

Listening to: :Johnny Cash

Smells like: Lavender

Last website: CNN

Last smile: Seeing my dog looking better this morning. He has been limping.

Now leaving for: Work.

Wearing: White cotton tailored pajama top

Now eating: Just finished a bowl of plain yogurt and blueberries

Now drinking: Nothing

Listening to: The air conditioner, the TV

Smells like: White soap

Last website: The New York Times, Facebook

Last smile: Scrolling down a "dumb-ass cat" group page that cracks me up!!

Now leaving for: Nowhere

Wearing: black gala pants, black wrap-dress, bare feet, freshly washed and conditioned curly hair.

Eating/Drinking: I had a small glass of cold 'super-greens' organic soup, a few pumpkin seed artisan crackers. Water to drink.

Listening to: The quietness inside my home. And, the air conditioner.

Smell like: my shampoo and conditioner, and the bar of mineral lavender soap I used in my shower.

Last person to make me smile: my boss at work. I got a pay raise today and didn't know it was coming. Made my day, it sure did. :)

Last website: work website, here, CNN, and YouTube (if I have time).

Leaving for: In a short bit: To curl up with my pillows and do a little dreaming (beauty sleep time).

:moonstars:

Sweat shorts
New Zealand tee shirt with coffee stains
way too long stringy hair

Soon as my taxes are done I'll be a new woman.

Taxes are done and I'm still not a new woman. In fact, I can't afford to be a new woman. Maybe a Notice that I don't owe them anymore money will cheer me up. My "new womaness" is on hold.

Wearing: Fun boho sandals that have a big rainbow flower on the front and cute embroidered rainbow straps, a blue tie dye sun dress. Hoop earrings, glitter eyeshadow, and my daughter did my hair with pretty twists and braids up in a bun.

Eating/Drinking: Water. Lots of water.

Listening to: Work background noises, women talking, tv on in the lobby, fans blowing.

Smell like: Lavender

Last person to make me smile: Coworkers

Last website: CNN

Leaving for: Home soon!

Wearing: white camisole, black stetchy capris, flip flops, and a lazy smile.

Eating/drinking: i had a light supper earlier and now i am nursing a big glass of sliced cucumber and slices of lime in my water.

Listening to: distant traffic, the wind chimes, the stray birdsong from time to time.

Smell like: faded scents of gardening.

Last person to make me smile: a coworker at work.

Leaving for: the sofa. It's time to watch a few British dramas i have been hooked on watching (lol). :cheesy:

Wearing: Black camisole and black yoga pants.

Eating/Drinking: Amaretto.

Listening to: Outlander season four. I've seen it before and just listening to it while I hang out here.

Smell like: Coco by Chanel

Last person to make me smile: Cory

Last website: Twitter

Leaving for: Not leaving.

Wearing: Gray and mint colored pajamas

Now eating: Nothing but wish I had some chicken or veggie broth

Now drinking: A little water but mostly ice chips

Watching: CNN and MSNBC in between naps

Smoking: Wedding Cake

Last website: Poynter.org

Last smile: D’Andra’s sweet ‘mountain top’ text to me telling me about Kamala Harris and reminding me of the Reverend/Doctor MLK.

Now leaving for: Nowhere. Am staying right here for now.

wearing: an Aztec print sundress, matching flip flops in a blue shade of Aqua, freshly painted toenails, and freshly trimmed and colored curly locks of hair.

eating/drinking: I had a lovely cup of freshly made pour-over coffee (Starbuck's Sunrise Blonde Roast) with Hemp creamer and a couple of packets of Truvia. Cinnamon sprinkles, too. I am not sure what I will have to eat, but it might be a sun-dried tomato tortilla wrap with a generous amount of chopped romaine, drenched in freshly squeezed lime juice, and some slivers of sweet red and orange bell peppers and a generous smear of Mascarpone cheese across the tortilla wrap, itself, before I roll it up and have it for a late morning snack.

listening to: tunes by Carl McIntosh 1990's stuff :listening:

smell like: my bath and shower products

last smile: Last night, a super sweetly colored sunset as the sun was dropping past the west hills skyline (deep orange colors and reds with hints of purple as it melded into the darkening night sky)

leaving for: probably to read here for a bit, then log off and wander outside and bask in the sunshine.

Wearing: Black bike shorts, heather gray GAP tshirt.

Eating/Drinking: Peach iced tea.

Listening to: Dangerous Minds

Smell like: Lucky You

Last person to make me smile: My childhood best friend.

Last website: Twitter

Leaving for: Not leaving.

Wearing: Red sandals. Navy blue stretch capri jeans. Navy blue and white polka dot wrap blouse. Hoop earrings. Braided bun in messy curly hair.

Eating/Drinkin: Coffee

Listening to: Grateful Dead- Ripple

Smell like: A fresh shower

Last person to make me smile: Daddy

Last website: CNN

Leaving for: Work

wearing: I need to change, still in my work clothes.

eating/drinking: I had a small garden salad, didn't finish it, but maybe a bit of dessert is what I need next. (Dark Raspberry Sorbet)

Listening to:


Smell like: my work day (showering soon, so bath products )

Last person to make me smile: omg, a person from years ago showed up at work today. Such a surprise. And, SoOoOooo good to see them. :)

Last website: work website, banking, here.

Leaving for: take all my luggage out to the car, so it's one less thing to do in the morning, then take a shower and melt into bed - get some sleep, while I can. Tomorrow is a long day before I take off for my vacation! :cheer: