I tend to approach things quite literally.
Five minutes to me means five actual minutes. No more, no less, so when I first starting doing these Currently posts, I struggled a smidge because I wanted to answer every question in that same manner. What drink am I downing right now? What non-guilty pleasure am I involved in at this precise second? Does blogging count? It was a conundrum to be sure, so I opted to loosen up a bit, change my perspective, and relax on my very literal approach. I’m sure there’s a life lesson in there somewhere, although I’m not ready to tackle it head on, even if my skull is thick.
Today, we’re focusing on what’s Currently happening in my little world and by that, I mean the last handful of weeks. How’s that for improvement?
Current Book: Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett. I’m reading this one at the Hubby’s request. I’m only a handful of pages in, which means it’s too soon for me to make a judgment call.
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Current Music: I’m digging Uptown Funk by Mark Ronson. I can’t help but move my size fives and shake my little bitty hips to this. slick. beat. Oops, wrong artist.
Current Non-Guilty Pleasure: living in my pajamas all day this past Saturday. To be fair, there was a shower and a pajama swap midway through the day. Also, I never left the house, so it’s allowed.
Current Drink: wine, lots and lots of wine, which by the way is in no way related to the Great Pajama Day. My local grocery store, Nature’s Bin (think Trader Joes but better), started doing wine and food pairings on the first Friday of the month, which means grocery shopping just got a whole lot boozier.
Current Food: a recent brunch with the family included a crepe bar with a side of toppings, fillings, homemade whipped cream and mimosas. AH-MAH-ZING!
Current Favorite Show: the Hubby and I are back on Breaking Bad. We’re just started Season Three and since he’s headed back to school after a lovely seven days off, it’ll probably be another three months before we finish it. Le sigh.
Current Wish List: another week of downtime with the Hubby, although this is one fantasy which won’t be coming true no matter how many stars I wish upon. Damn school in a different state. Grumble, grumble.
Current Needs: to get back to the gym. Due to some unforeseen circumstances, I didn’t work out at all last week, and my sanity misses it.
Current Indulgence: rekindling an old school video game obsession. If I suddenly stop blogging, it’s because I’ve been sucked into the Legend of Zelda. Link and I are now on a quest for the Triforce. You understand.
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Current Triumphs: hanging the picture on the right, after acquiring it many months ago. It’s fun and boozy, just like me. Those might even be pajamas she’s wearing.
Current Bane of Existence: I’ve got a tickle in my throat and I don’t mean the good kind. I’m fighting off the plague, which while not great, allows me time to lounge around the house in pajamas all day, while playing massive amounts of video games.
Current Blessing: I’m here, I’m happy and relatively speaking I’m healthy. That’s always a blessing.
Current Excitement: the Hubby cleaned out a storage spot in our cold dark basement in order to make me a proper root cellar. It’s official. I am a full-blown Hippy, with a penchant for snake skin pumps.
Current Links: This link and I need your help. It’s the story of a three-year old boy named Weston, who needs to gain weight in his struggle with Cystic Fibrosis. His mother started a social media campaign and is asking us to share food pictures on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and tag them #EatWithWest #ChubbyChasingMission, and #CysticFibrosisAwareness. These pictures serve as encouragement for little West to take yet another bite. I figure as food bloggers, we totally got this, so I’d appreciate anything you can do to help.
Current Mood: slightly melancholy, after saying goodbye to the Hubby, although we’ll be reunited again in five days. I’ll probably affix myself to his leg because that’s not awkward. Cough, cough.
Your turn. Answer any of the Currently questions above? Also, I’d very much appreciate your help with spreading the word about the #EatWithWest campaign.
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!
I’m delighted that you’re spreading the word about Weston!
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Happy to do it. I’m glad you brought it to my attention, so thank you!!!
Meghan recently posted…Currently: February 2015
Legend of Zelda came up randomly yesterday for me in conversation. So strange! I can also be a bit too precise when trying to answer questions. My current mood is neutral with a slightly positive slant, being that the kids are off from school again but aren’t driving me or each other crazy yet.
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It’s synchronicity. Legend of Zelda will be everywhere now, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing.
The slight positive slant is what’s important here. I hope your day stayed that way. 🙂
Meghan recently posted…Currently: February 2015
That crepe bar makes my Paris-missin’ heart swoon. I’ve been seriously considering sweeping myself off to France later this year to relive the deliciousness of studying abroad there.
I’mma throw it back to taking Currently very literally, and say that I’m currently-as-in-right-this-second eating a bowl of steel cut oatmeal with almond butter, slivered almonds, and berries, while wearing my favorite comfy leggings. Because when you work from home, as long as you change from one set of comfy clothes to another, it’s still considered “getting dressed.”
I like how this work from home gig sounds. Speaking of, are you loving it yet? Or dreaming about running away to Paris for food? Need a travel buddy? I fit nicely in a suitcase.
Meghan recently posted…Currently: February 2015
oh my darling, i feel your melons! i mean meloncholy… Mr. Smith just left for norway yesterday, and of course it’s my bday, and i’m alone in a house with some lovely contractors to keep me entertained. life could be worse i suppose, but it’d be nice if they were mildly attractive. meh.
he happens to be considering going to grad school in another state, and if so then i will be able to relate to you even more. i freaked out at first, but i’m ok with it now. we shall see. he travels a lot for work as it is, so i’m accustomed to self entertaining my self. haha. nonsensical yabber today.
i love pajama days, and i used to like zelda… actually i used to play this game “zork” on my apple IIe computer. old school up in this hizouse! i have that same ‘chat noir’ poster, i just love french kitty cats… so french and smizy.
hope you feel better – and fight off the whatevers are trying to attack you. may the force be with you! and if not, the wine 🙂
i will look at this link and help all i can, thank you!
Happy Birthday! Cute contractors should have been part of your birthday wishes. I hope your doing something fun, even if it’s of the self entertainment variety.
Feeling better already. I think my day of rest, also known as Pajama Day, might have just nipped this bug in the butt.
Meghan recently posted…Currently: February 2015
Okay so i posted a few delicious food porn pics on insta for weston… bless him, sending yummy thoughts his way.
Glad you’re feeling better! i forgot to comment that Breaking Bad was my first netflix affair.. followed by Dexter, then House of Cards, OTNB, Lilyhammer, and Drop Dead Diva. yeah i’ve had a lot of time with netflix. but Breaking Bad rocks, it’s the jamma ramma.
for my bday i celebrated with an avocado – and blended it with sprouted micro greens and slaw. it turned into green pudding and made my heart happy. of course there was wine and i even had it in BED!!! oh my stars nothing more decadent than having wine in bed. it might be gross but it was exactly what i wanted. hey i’m home alone 🙂 that’s how we do
I love these posts… and your kitchen… and your new pic…. and pj days.
Although I’m sad that you lose your hubbie for 5 days, I’m happy to send you mine if you want someone to feed. He’s rather messy in the kitchen I should warn you tho.
Yeah for breaking bad!! Such a good show. We started watching better call saul last night (the premiere). Oh it was not good at all lol…
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Oh no, I need a self cleaning man. In fact, the Hubby usually cleans up my messes. I will take one of those cute pups though. 🙂
Meghan recently posted…Currently: February 2015
Pillars of the Earth will forever belong to my top 5 favourite books ever. World Without End is good as well, but don’t bother with any of his other books. They’re nowhere near these two. I love LOVE the pic of the fun and boozy woman IN HER PAJAMAS. Hope you feel better soon.
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You and the Hubby really would get along. First chocolate and now this. I’m feeling better already. PJ day helped nip it in the butt. I like PJ day. I need more of those.
Meghan recently posted…Currently: February 2015
I LOVE how literal you are. Although blogging would be an obviously acceptable answer, this was a fabulous list. 🙂
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Aww why thanks. Not everyone gets my literalism so I’m glad you appreciate my form of crazy. It keeps things fun and fresh.
Meghan recently posted…Currently: February 2015
I feel your melancholy. Though this week I only have to wait 3 days.
I’m interested to hear what you think of the book. It’s been on my “to read” list for years. Like since high school. Oops.
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I’ll let you know about the book, and hang in there. The weekend spouse visits get old fast so it’s good you’ll be moving. Here’s to hoping it’s soon.
Meghan recently posted…Currently: February 2015
The great PJ day sounds like heaven – add wine and its perfection!
And that brunch table – yummy!! I see there is a plate there with my bacon on it…. #baconmakesmehappy
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Yes there was an entire plate of bacon. Good eye! I am impressed.
PJ Day with wine needs to happen.
Meghan recently posted…Currently: February 2015
I never liked Zelda. I don’t remember why I just remember I didn’t like it like I loved Mario bros. I love Uptown Funk too but I am starting to get nervous they are overplaying it and I won’t like it anymore.
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I played some Super Mario Bros 2 also, although I did switch over to Zelda when I got stumped.
Meghan recently posted…Currently: February 2015
I kind of love that you put your squashes on a blanket. Awww. You totally would <3 And we need to talk about the current lack of video games in my life. Did you know that I can't even remember the last time I played one? Not even my favourite MMORPG that recently came out with a new expansion? Not acceptable. Although you're making meant to dig through my parents' basement to see if I can find my old school Nintendo. I have the gold version of The Legend of Zelda. I used to be very proud of that fact 😆
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I’m using the Nintendo Wii. You can get all the old school games on it. It’s fantastic. Galaga is another favorite of mine.
The Hubby put the squash on the blanket. He even set up a make shift table for them. #keeper.
Meghan recently posted…Currently: February 2015
I always look forward to your posts. You make me laugh!!! Love it! Zelda…oh my that brings back memories 😉 Hope you feel better.
Aw thanks Jen. I love hearing comments like this. It makes my day.
Meghan recently posted…Currently: February 2015
BRUNCH!! YUM! I am in my PJ’s as I type this…and it’s 12pm. I did already shower and run though, but went right back into PJ’s.
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Shower and back into PJs. That’s a successful day right there.
Meghan recently posted…Currently: February 2015
Sooo much good in this post Except thr plague. Feel better soon. But – Uptown Funk. I already see the two of us shaking through our room.
That crepe bar. Holy mother that’s definitely amazing!!!
Oh, and pj days without leaving the house are the actual perfection in my books.
The plague has been banished. I believe the PJ day may have nipped it in the butt.
I can’t wait to shake a tail feather with you.
Meghan recently posted…Currently: February 2015
You are such a good egg my dear. Raising awareness like that. Go kiss yourself, you so pretty! 😉
Would it be sinful if I tried to recreate the tempeh hot wings? Also. Crepe bar. Best. I once had a pancake bar for friends and it was dismal.
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I’ll be totally honest. I didn’t love the tempeh. The flavor was great….the texture, yeah not my thing.
Meghan recently posted…Currently: February 2015
JZ and I just finished the last episode of Breaking Bad on the weekend! I still don’t know whether I liked the show or not, but it certainly sucked me in. I had the same issue with it that I had with Wuthering Heights – I hated the main character haha.
Also, I want to join your family for your next brunch. A crepe bar sounds amazing!
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You can come to brunch anytime. I’d even allow you to bring a squash dish because I know it’d be good. I still want to make your one squash recipe with Brussels sprouts. It’s on the list. 🙂
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Can I come to the next crepe party please?! HOLY WOW.
Uptown Funk – I love it too.
Can I just make one big “currently” statement? Yes? Okay good. I CURRENTLY WANT MARATHON TRAINING TO END. I’m so tired. That is all.
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As much as I’d like to say I understand the exhaustion, I can’t because I never trained for a marathon. What I will say though is you are SO CLOSE NOW. HANG IN THERE. YOU TOTALLY GOT THIS SHIT! I”M ROOTING FOR YOU FROM CLEVELAND. Once your done, you can sleep for a week. Until then, you gotta keep running and at least there’s carb loading.
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I am the one who knocks.
Wait – get to the last season of Breaking Bad and that quote will make perfect sense.
After that show ended (I binge watched it on netflix last spring) I just threw up my hands and decided that I could never watch TV again because that was the best thing ever made for TV.
Then I found the Walking Dead.
Lather, Rinse, Repeat.
Sorry you got the plague, but I think another day of Zelda and PJ’s just might knock it back for good, no?
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Gah! I want to know what it means now. Dammit, it’s going to be months before I find out. Oh well, I guess patience is a virtue or something like that. 😉
PJ Day cured the plague. In fact, I think it prevented me from getting full blow sick. This is why rest days are good.
Meghan recently posted…Recipe: Dark Chocolate Raspberry Almond Bark with Sea Salt
Off to check out that link about Weston- thank you for sharing it…sounds like a wonderful cause! And er your family might be the best peeps ever judging by their food choices- that spread looks glorious. I’m suddenly wishing the smoothie I’m currently sipping on was instead a mimosa *sigh*.
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I’m almost always wishing my smoothie was a mimosa. 😉
Meghan recently posted…Recipe: Dark Chocolate Raspberry Almond Bark with Sea Salt
Thanks for sharing the link about Weston, what a great cause for something we all do on the regular anyways 🙂
I love your new picture and your boozy grocery shopping and your Breaking Bad shenanigans (confession time BF and I blew through the entire show on Netflix in the span of a month… I’m pretty sure that’s unhealthy).
Unhealthy or not, I bet it was fun AND if the Hubby were actually here and unencumbered with school, we’d probably go through it pretty quickly too.
Meghan recently posted…Recipe: Dark Chocolate Raspberry Almond Bark with Sea Salt
I am currently sipping on water with a vinegar spritz wondering how to fit a nap into my day. Now, I’m wondering about Breaking Bad- you got me thinkin’ about the last episode. Now I’m thinking that nap might not be such a bad idea- it is, afterall, one of the perks of working at home :/
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A nap is never a bad idea. In fact, I hope you were able to sneak one in.
Meghan recently posted…Recipe: Dark Chocolate Raspberry Almond Bark with Sea Salt
I love these posts Meghan. I feel like I get to crawl into your world more than normal and that makes me so happy 🙂 More Meghan = good.
Currently I’m stealing your post idea and writing my own. Or at least I will be once I finish leaving this comment. I just finished stalking your last 5 Currently posts and am now off to write mine.
PS. Also currently: My arm fucking hurts because I’m finally getting the colour in my sleeve tattoo and it’s a shit ton of raw wound. Gross, right? Yeah. I know.
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Steal away from friend, especially since it wasn’t even my idea to begin with. It’s a popular post in the blog world, which is fun to write and a great way to catch your reader’s up on behind the scenes stuff. A window into your own world so to speak.
Stay strong on the tats. You got this.
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