I hope you’ve got your pads and pens ready because it’s time for the Week In Review.
The Week In Review is a list, in its purest form, not of the things you still need to do, but of all the things you have done in the last seven days. It’s an achievement list, an ode to yourself, a celebration of sorts, and a virtual pat on the back.
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In the meantime, let’s get listing:
- The absolute highlight of my week was hosting my favorite Spoon for a handful of days. She was a hit with the whole household, minus my one fluffy kitty, who likes no one except me. Oscar gave her two paws up, and the Hubby said we should keep her.
Note: since Amanda was here Wednesday to Sunday, my Week in Review is a recounting of our activities.
- We went hiking.
- We traversed treacherous terrain.
- We leapt entire streams in a single bound.
- And we only fell once. Alright fine, I only fell once and now have two lovely bruises to show for it.
- We walked.
- We talked.
- And we held a photo shoot in a windstorm because that’s not at all awkward.
- We indulged our inner book worms with a trip to the local library.
- We lounged fireside more than once.
- And we puzzled, quite literally.
- We made granola. Banana Bread Granola to be exact.
- We ate an obscene amount of Chipotle.
- And we also inhaled a boatload of greens, sectional salad style.
All told, we had a super chill, food filled, fabulous few days.
Your turn. I want to hear from you. Link up and get yo’ list on.
What three things did you accomplish yesterday? Yesterday, I did laundry, made pesto, and photographed a recipe for the blog.
Jen @ Chase the Red Grape says
October 19, 2015 at 6:19 AMOMG I’m first on the link up list… I think this may have just made my day!
Your photos are beautiful, the fall leaves, the crisp water and 2 pretty lassies 🙂
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Meghan says
October 19, 2015 at 6:55 AMI know I’m thrilled for you. I was trying to get it up early enough it would be an agreeable time for you too. I love how the water picture turned out, and I was so sorry to see Amanda go. We had a fantastic trip.
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Juli@1000lovelythings says
October 19, 2015 at 6:30 AMThis looks indeed like a pretty awesome week! Minus all the hiking maybe 😉
Oh those photo shoots in the wind. I’ve some pretty not-so-epic windy pictures that make me question my ability to control my facial expressions alltogether. With this in mind you two look pretty good 😀
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Meghan says
October 19, 2015 at 6:57 AMI promise we won’t do any hiking. 😉
Hell, I expect it to be very cold when you come to town, although I know you’re used to that. Somehow we’ll manage just fine. Maybe a little Harry Potter in front of the fire.
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Juli@1000lovelythings says
October 19, 2015 at 7:23 AMI am well prepared for colder weather though I am a bit nervous regarding the flights. I hope the weather won’t mess up my itinerary. But I always worry about this.
I am happy with whatever you plan for us 🙂 I am excited!
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Khushboo says
October 19, 2015 at 6:39 AMAw I love seeing 2 of my fave bloggers together- looks like you guys had a great time :)! Three things I accomplished yesterday: Finally getting a manicure and pedicure, getting a head-start with client plans & tackling my mammoth of an inbox!
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Meghan says
October 19, 2015 at 6:59 AMYep, we had a blast together. It was such a good time. You’ll have to make the next trip.
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Michele @ paleorunningmomma says
October 19, 2015 at 7:05 AMHow much fun! I want to hang with you guys! Just saw Meredith this weekend, one day we’ll all have to combine 🙂
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Meghan says
October 19, 2015 at 7:33 PMNow there’s a great idea; it’ll be a mini blog convention.
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Fran@BCDC says
October 19, 2015 at 7:27 AMLooks like a really fun visit! Wish I’d know you when I had my one visit to Cleveland. Of course, you were probabl still in high school then! So happy that WIR is back. Hugs!
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Meghan says
October 19, 2015 at 7:34 PMYou’ll just have to pass through Cleveland some day so we can meet up, and I’m thrilled to have you linking up again!
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Lilly says
October 19, 2015 at 8:10 AMGah this looks fabulous! I so hope to get out for at least one nice hike before it turns toooo cold. Though up here in Canada that seems to already be happening :(.
I linked up but not sure if its coming through!?
Meghan says
October 19, 2015 at 8:53 AMHi Lilly, I found your link and put it through so you’re all set. Thanks for joining the listing fun! 🙂
Sneak in one more hike fast before it gets too cold.
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meredith @ Cookie ChRUNicles says
October 19, 2015 at 8:13 AMYou guys had the best time! I told Amanda she needs to come to NY next and I think you should too! You both can hang with Michele and me 🙂
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Meghan says
October 19, 2015 at 7:35 PMThat’s a great idea. We’ll have a little blogger meet up. Plus, NYC is on my bucket list of places to visit.
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Melissa @ Mango About Town says
October 19, 2015 at 8:49 AMI love puzzles! Whenever we go to Toronto to visit my boyfriends parents we always try to accomplish a massive one while we’re there. It’s our social activity haha
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Meghan says
October 19, 2015 at 7:37 PMI remember you talking about a puzzle on your last visit there. It’s something I love to do too. It’s so relaxing for me.
Thanks for linking up.
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Suzy says
October 19, 2015 at 10:41 AMAre you the one with the pink socks? We have the exact same shape of feet. This is quite exciting. Okay so I had to do my Mileage Monday this morning but I’ll post the week in review tonight and link up then. It’s already typed out and everything, I just have to hit publish. Yay!
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Meghan says
October 19, 2015 at 7:38 PMI am the one with pink socks, and I usually try to straighten my feet for pictures since they look all crooked and twisted, and I don’t even run. At least not often enough to have twisted and crooked feet.
I’m thrilled you joined, and I loved your post. I hope you come back next week. Blows kiss.
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Ashley @ A Lady Goes West says
October 19, 2015 at 11:04 AMHi Meghan! I’m so excited to join the party this week! And I love that you and Amanda had a great time together, doing a whole lot of relaxing and fun things. The setting for your hike was just lovely. Happy Monday to you!! 🙂
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Meghan says
October 19, 2015 at 7:40 PMHappy Monday to you too, and thanks for joining the link up. It’s always good to see new faces.
The hike was pretty fantastic and picturesque.
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Amanda @ .running with spoons. says
October 19, 2015 at 11:09 AMCan we do it all again!?!??! Those 4 days went by WAY too fast, and I feel like we didn’t get nearly enough time together. Having my coffee at Bux this morning instead of your dining room table felt all sorts of wrong. Grumbles.
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Meghan says
October 19, 2015 at 7:40 PMIt did go way too fast.
There’s a spot at the dining room table whenever you’re ready to come back. Oscar will keep the seat warm for you.
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Kirsten says
October 19, 2015 at 11:36 AMSince I post recipes and not . . . non-recipes, I will provide by WIR in the form of . . . . a comment.
First, 3 things I accomplished yesterday:
1. I developed a new method to store my frozen pesto, one that should keep each individual lump free of ice crystals while simultaneously allowing me to only defrost the amount that I need.
2. I pulled all of my pepper plants that were heading into frost damage territory and removed a bountiful pile of peppers. I gave a few to my neighbors and dropped the rest at the Foodbank this morning.
3. I nagged my kids into cleaning the stove, then, while they were both off doing Good Works, I tweaked their efforts so that the stove was pretty darn clean. Then, sadly, we utterly trashed it when the Ikea bag in the freezer turned out NOT to be meatballs and we had to scurry at the last minute to find a meat to satisfy my daughter, as she didn’t want gravy, potatoes, green beans and . . . Swedish pancakes.
Next–the week.
1. I made chili powder. Yes, this Little Red Hen grew the peppers (and got more from the farm share), dried the peppers, ground the peppers, and made her own effing chili powder. Shazam.
2. I put up a whole bunch of stuff.
3. I chose NOT to put up ALL THE THINGS and instead to enjoy the last of the tomatoes in daily BLTs.
4. I survived another week of flying solo.
Have a lovely one, Meg!
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Meghan says
October 19, 2015 at 7:49 PMCan you send your kids this way. My stove needs a good scrubbing too. Also, do tell about the new pesto freezing method.
Daily BLT’s are the way to go with those last homegrown tomatoes.
Flying solo ain’t easy, even if you are an old pro at it. Job well done.
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danielle says
October 19, 2015 at 1:34 PMthis looks like quite simply the perfect week, i just love all the hiking.. and a trip to the library would tickle me rotten. i’m looking forward to your link, assuming i figure out how to technically ‘do’ it. 🙂
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Meghan says
October 19, 2015 at 7:49 PMI’m happy to help you with all the technical, smchetical details. 🙂
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Jayne says
October 19, 2015 at 3:00 PMSo fun two lovely ladies hanging out together, love love love it! Hope all is well, but I suppose I don’t have to hope because it looks like all is just lovely!
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Meghan says
October 19, 2015 at 7:50 PMIt was a fantastic time, which is totally to be expected when I get to hang with my favorite Spoon. Granted, she’s the only Spoon I know, but she’s pretty sweet. I’ll give her that.
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Alyssa @ Renaissancerunnergirl says
October 19, 2015 at 6:20 PMYour weekend looks AMAZING from the outdoors to the puzzling. Seriously, puzzles are the best.
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Meghan says
October 19, 2015 at 7:51 PMPuzzles really are the best. I find them so calming.
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Chelsea @ Chelsea's Healthy Kitchen says
October 19, 2015 at 9:08 PMBlog buds plus hiking plus Chipotle sounds like a recipe for a great week! Also The Art of Racing in the Rain is a GREAT read! It made me want to get a dog SO badly.
3 things I accomplished yesterday: cleaned our condo after the previous night’s baseball watching party, made lentil and sausage soup, and… I can’t think of a 3rd thing because yesterday was pretty much just spent hungover on the couch all day haha.
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Meghan says
October 20, 2015 at 6:06 AMI’m impressed you managed to accomplish those two things in your current state. I’m glad you had a blast at the baseball watching party. We all need those days from time to time.
Amanda recommended two of the three books. I’m excited to read them.
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Abby says
October 19, 2015 at 9:19 PMOkay. So I’m going to pack my bags and you can expect me by about Friday. Deal? Deal.
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Meghan says
October 20, 2015 at 6:07 AMDeal. We can call it “when introverts hang out.” Besides, I still have a halfway finished puzzle and I need some help.
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Carlie says
October 20, 2015 at 1:11 AMIs it okay I’m a little jealous that she got to spoon you and I didn’t? Looks like you had a lovely time! 🙂
Meghan says
October 20, 2015 at 6:09 AMWe had a fantastic time, and if helps, I gave Amanda her own room. 🙂
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Beverley @ sweaty&fit says
October 20, 2015 at 1:08 PMahh looks like you guys had an amazing time!! and i saw a Jodi Picoult book in there… BEST way to spend an evening IMO. Yesterday I went to the gym, watched the jays play (hey they played till 11 pm, that is an accomplishment to stay up that late), and made AWESOME homemade hashbrowns. mmm
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Meghan says
October 20, 2015 at 5:50 PMYou made it to 11 p.m.! That is an accomplishment. I crashed last night at 9:15. Oops.
I’ve read a handful of Jodi Picoult’s books and they go down so nice and easy. They are a great way to spend an evening.
Sara @ Oats & Rows says
October 20, 2015 at 3:52 PMSadly couldn’t link up this week- life’s been NUTS. Yesterday, I accomplished cleaning the apartment, getting my classes planned for the week, and getting a PO box set up. Glad you and Amanda had such a great time!
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Meghan says
October 20, 2015 at 5:53 PMI get it, life can get nuts on us from time to time. Hopefully, you can join another week. It’ll be open.
Have a great time with your mom!
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
October 20, 2015 at 9:06 PMThings I am jealous of:
1. Spoons
2. Fires
3. Granola
The end.
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Meghan says
October 21, 2015 at 7:14 PMIf it helps, number three should be on your doorstep by the time you get home. I sent you a little something, something earlier this week.
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Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
October 21, 2015 at 9:17 PMMy tummy just flipped with excitement!!!!
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Meghan says
October 22, 2015 at 5:56 AMThat could be the flu too. 🙂
Arman @ thebigmansworld says
November 3, 2015 at 9:36 AMLOL. Meg, you poor chicken. I bet Amanda ‘accidentally’ pushed you over. What a mean goose.
Glad the WIR is back! 😀
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Meghan says
November 5, 2015 at 5:57 AMThanks, I’m digging writing the WIR posts again.
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