Monday is here again and, like always, the weekend snuck by way too quickly! Why does it always seem to do that?!
This morning, I feel a little less scatter-brained than I typically do on Monday mornings. This is probably because I sat down and had a “meeting with myself” on Thursday evening and thought about what I wanted to accomplish this weekend.
I feel like I’m often faced with a dilemma every Saturday morning. Do I want to indulge in the weekend laziness and listen to podcasts all day long? Or do I want to tackle my to-do list and be a productive human? The pull on both ends leaves me hanging in the middle. And then, come Monday morning, my weekend is gone, my to-do list is still to-be-done, and I don’t always feel the most relaxed and ready to return to work!
But, this week, setting a vision for my weekend was really helpful. I was able to find time to complete a few nagging tasks and also get a good amount of reading in! It definitely helped that I put the things that HAD to get done on my calendar. And then all the blank space around the “appointments” were free for other things like reading and Parks & Rec! This “meeting with myself” might become a weekly ritual!
I didn’t get around to taking too many pictures, but here’s a short recap of my weekend!
Friday:
I worked a 12-hour day on Friday because we had WinterFest at our school in the evening. So, by the time I reached home at 8PM, this was all I wanted for dinner.
Saturday:
To sweat off all the wine that was consumed on Friday, I woke up nice and early and went to Step Aerobics before heading out to Knoxville. Kasey, Nicole, and I did a little bit of Christmas shopping in and around Market Square. Our first stop was food. Obviously. We went to Topelo Honey Cafe for some Southern comfort food. We all got our own lunch/brunch items, but ordered a Sweet Potato pancake to share. Everything was delicious. From the (complimentary) biscuit we started out with to the grilled chicken sandwich with pesto and Havarti Cheese, everything had so much flavor. (Or I could just be extremely biased because I don’t get to experience quality restaurants all that often!)
After we ate, we tackled a few shops and I ended up buying a few items for myself. Like a fleece jacket. Because I am still learning how to survive in the cold. Between my new fleece jacket and the coat Sister brought for me last week, I should be good to go for the next few weeks! (Granted I’ll probably be wearing the same outfit day in and day out).
After Market Square, we drove toward the mall to attempt to tackle the crowds of people also trying to get their Christmas shopping done. We got a couple more items but, by 5PM, we all agreed that we’d be better off doing the rest of our shopping online.
From the mall, we stopped at Bob’s Liquor Store and Trader Joe’s before heading back to Harrogate. I felt pretty proud of my efficiency at Trader Joes. I feel like I deserve a medal for quickest, most efficient grocery shopper. Or at least be nominated to be on one of those grocery-shopping TV shows.
Sunday:
The weather was perfect for someone who needed to stay home and be productive. It was raining on and off all day. So I just stayed in my PJs, turned on my Christmas music, and got to work on grading, IEP writing, and blog-related things!
A pretty well-balanced weekend, if you ask me!
How was your weekend?
Questions of the Day:
- Do you map out your weekends or go with the flow?
- Have you finished your Christmas shopping?
- What did you do this weekend?
It’s great that you have a good weekend! Me and my husband were roadtrippin’ in Portugal, so we had an amazing time as well 🙂
it POURED all weekend here and was in the 40s (super cold for us) and I ADORED IT.
I worked and read and napped and worked and am set up so well for my week.
xo
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Our weekend was full of Christmas tree cutting, decorating, running and enjoying the sunshine! My kind of weekend!
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Good for you! It sounds like you had a fun and very productive weekend! We worked on our site and hung out at the beach. 🙂
I took my 4 oldest kids to see Les Miserables last night. We had such a good time!
I agree that doing a little pre-weekend planning really helps you to maximize your weekends. When hubby and I do this we always enjoy our weekend more and waste less time on decision-making.
Sounds like you had a fun weekend. I need to get to Trader Joe’s! They have some delicious holiday treats that I need.
That sweet potato pancake looks amazing!
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My weeks are pretty mapped out so I try to do un-mapped weekends when possible! Sounds like a great weekend…I cant believe you went to trader joes that fast. Was there zero line?!
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Line and all! I don’t know how I did it. I was on a mission.
I need to start setting a vision for my Mondays. I seem to do good on Sunday after taking half the day off on Saturday but Mondays are hard to for me to get motivated on.
Sounds like a great weekend. We got a few things this weekend for our boys and then decided against going to the mall at all and just ordering everything else online. They get SO crazy during the holidays. I have zero time for that! LOL Hope you have an amazing week too!
Can we talk a minute about that pancake? It looks INSANELY good. Please tell me it was good. I have to live vicariously through you and that pancake. 😀
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Don’t you just love working 12 hour shifts? Lol. I worked 14 hours one day last week. A little bit of wine to end the night would’ve been super helpful. and big ups to you for getting a good workout in!
It sounds like you had a productive yet relaxing weekend! That is the way to go!
xo Jessica
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I ran around a bit and visited a craft show Saturday but relaxed at home on Sunday. That pancake looks delicious. It’s so funny to hear about us all shopping and grabbing a bite to eat while we are out. I am finishing up my meal preps as I multitask on fb!
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Sounds like a well planned weekend. I’ve been sick but whenever I feel better I go shopping. Hahaha! Christmas shopping almost done. I like spending a lazy Monday reading blog posts as it’s snowing right now!
Girl, aren’t those weekends the best?! I love relaxing, yet being productive at the same time. Way to go!
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It looks like you had a fun weekend! I love your Saturday and Sunday snapshots! Weekends are the best day to relax!
Sounds like a great weekend! A 12 hour day on Friday sounds like so, so much, lol. But balance, yes…so important. Yesterday was a total veg out day for me.
Glad that you had a productive weekend. My weekend consists of tuition classes and later binge watching and lazying around. 😁
Can”t argue with Friday’s dinner..
I wanted it to be Monday’s dinner too, but I think that would be taking it too far!
WHAT in & out of TJ’s in 5 minutes that’s a miracle! I can’t walk into TJ’s w/out spending at least 45 mins and I’m usually there to pick up some hummus Ha.. but can’t help oh and YUM all the way to finally getting to what I need. Your weekend sounded awesome!
Sounds like a fabulous weekend and that TJ’s record is impressive! 😉
Oh my gosh you’re so organized! Love fridays wine!
Happy Holidays!
XO Sahra
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Your Christmas tree looks lovely!
Fastest trip to Trader Joe’s I’ve ever heard of – congrats!
Making progress on my holiday shopping, but need to make progress on a few gifts I’m making this year. Happy Monday!
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Looks like another wonderful weekend! That sweet potato pancake looks amazing! And the text message got me like 😉
Happy Monday xxx
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It’s good to sit down and have a meeting with yourself. My meeting with myself happened yesterday when I told myslef that I need to be nicer to myself. Why are we so hard on ourselves? cut me some slack. So, that’s my goal now, to be nicer to myself. I’m trying.
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Any weekend with wine or pancakes is a winner! My weekend entailed laundry and grocery shopping, mixed in with some hot toddies and adult color books! (I tend to go with the flow!)
I feel cheated about my weekend though I did not do much I feel like it escaped me so much that I am tumbling into this week. Glad you had better time than me.
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I think it’s great that you map out your weekends, but I usually go with the flow. However, I always plan my workouts in advance just so I’m certain to get the in during the weekends!
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I think I might have pancakes for supper now after seeing that picture of yours! Looks pretty good!
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It sounds like you have a great weekend. I normally try not to work on Saturday and spend time with my son, family or friends.
It looked like you had a really busy weekend. Glad you found some downtime adn time to be productive. Its so hard sometimes!
Your weekend sounds very well planned and productive. The last couple of years, I have started having to-do lists and they help immensely in reducing stress and prioritizing! Its like you have accountability for your time and you know exactly what you did or not and make corrections for the next day. Its always a work in progress haha
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I have the same dilemma each weekend. Be productive or be lazy? Planning out my weekend would probably help me accomplish both! Your Sunday sounds fabulous!
Mine are fairly mapped out but, they occasionally take an unexpected turn. You sure kept your weekend pretty busy. Have a great week!
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Our weekend was filled with kids activities and a party we hosted. This time of year is not very balanced in our house…
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Such a beautiful weekend! Those pancakes look amazing! I need to try them out this week!
Oh my gosh, so no I do not map out my weekends. I am very go with the flow. Christmas shopping? It’s time to do that lol… and this weekend we saw Holiday Lights at an amusement park. Had a game day at church, and just played with the kiddos.
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Oh my gosh I love Tupelo Honey! It’s one of my favorite places to eat!
I always struggle with enjoying the weekend and some down time, or getting things done as well. I like to do a little bit of both. It seems like you enjoyed your weekend!
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Wow. You’re prolly the most organized weekend person I know! Mine would usually consist of waking up late, debating whether I should get up (not getting up usually wins haha) and then sleeping late because I woke up late! Vicious cycle lemme tell you. Have a great week!
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Ohh – a “meeting with yourself,” that’s actually kind of perfect and exactly what I need right now. I think highlighting what you plan on doing for the weekend is a really great way to stay organized. I think I may do it on Sunday nights as well so that I have my week all figured out. Thanks for the inspo!
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That sweet potato pancake looks amazing! Not sure if I would share that one. I love wine evenings with cheese and crackers 🙂
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Looks like you had one awesome weekend!!! Nothing better than a bottle of wine and then deliciousness pancakes!!
i was in Austin, celebrating a birthday for little 1 year old. it was lot of resting, eating, and more eating. i am impressed by your shopping skills too.
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That was an interesting weekend dear Divya.
You are a winner after the TJ – 5 minute shopping.
My Christmas shopping will be done the week of – on Amazon. (Egift cards)
Those are the easiest and most appreciated gifts.
Stay warm!!
Looks like a full weekend! And wine for dinner is probably all I’d want after a long day like that!
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We celebrated my oldest son’s birthday Sunday night. It’s so nice to have all the Christmas decorations up 🙂
Friday might have been busy but Saturday and Sunday sure made up for that! It’s awesome to get out of the grocery as fast as you did, it’s efficient and you won’t get lured into buying more stuff! Lol.
It’s awesome to spend the weekend like this! Especially when you’re feeling lazy on a sunday!
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I admire people who are very diligent on mapping their schedules.. that’s but flaw. I just go with the flow and follow what my mood is which works because it gives me good results (than scheduling). Recently I’m doing some holiday DIY and I’m excited to share it to my website!
So lovely that you had a great Saturday hanging with friends and conquering Trader Joes like that! I don’t know if I could ever be that speedy there!
Sounds like you had a pretty amazing weekend. I would also be calling myself a grocery shopping winner if I made it in and out that quickly!
That pancake looks amazing!!!I find it helpful to organize myself as well.. makes the days go way smoother
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I think your enjoying your weekend it’s good! That pancakes so interesting i like it! 🙂
Weekends good for you! You looks pretty cool with your drinks and pancakes. Really love it and want it!
I like the idea of weekend snapshots, I may have to try my hand at a post like this!
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I love that you scheduled a meeting with yourself. This has been something I’ve been meaning to do. I find that I get side tracked and do a little bit of 1000 things and never finish anything. I need to block chunks of time and just accomplish things! 🙂
ALSO I love your TJ’s text… I feel so great when I’m in and out of there!!!
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I think it’s great that you keep to a schedule on the weekend.
Your Saturday sounds like my kind of day! I love going to work out classes and of course who doesn’t love southern comfort food?
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A wine dinner sounds perfect right about now. I think you made up for it on Saturday!
weekend decisions are always good decisions. 😉 Glad you had a good time, and hurrrah for online shopping!
Lol I swear most weekends I just want to lay in bed, in my favorite PJ’s and let the weekend roll before my eyes.
And I usually get to do that, but this weekend was super hectic, still trying to recover!
But it was really productive so that’s always a good thing 🙂
What a great weekend! Tupelo Honey is based out of Asheville! We love it!
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This month is non stop everyday for me. I love that you have the option of resting but I think that’s what Jan. if for when it’s cold.
Sounds like an awesome weekend to me! And 5 minutes in Trader Joes?! What?! I’m both fortunate and sad we don’t have one anywhere near us here, but it probably keeps me from spending ALL of my money there at least…
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Our weekend has been so busy with guests around and it sounds like you had an amazing one as well. A well-balanced weekend is always going to be a pleasant one and I am in love with those Sweet Potato pancakes!
We had a good weekend! I cleaned, did laundry, and my parents came in from out of town to watch our daughter’s basketball game. I need to plan out my weekends to be more productive as well!
Whoa! Your weekend was entirely more productive than mine was.
I should probably sit down with myself and plan out my month, to make the most of it.
Also, I spend a minimum of 1 hour in Trader Joe’s 😛
Looks like you must add that Meeting with you to your weekly schedule 🙂 And yo definitely had a balanced weekend. We spent it lazing, shopping and loving as it was our anniversary weekend! 🙂