Friday Favorites

This is going to be a much longer Friday Favorite post, as I have had a lot of good stuff happen over the past few weeks that I have not shared yet! But first, let's celebrate that it. is. Friday! yes! haha.

1) Freezer meals- As you know the dining hall is closed all summer, so we are on our own for food all summer. Like real people. So I decided to start working on freezer meals! I've only done a few and I did them after work one day this week. It's not ideal to do them during the week, so I really need to take a few hours on a Sat or Sun and do them. But anyway, they are super helpful! I cant wait to make more, so I dont have to worry about dinner every night- I can just pull something outta the freezer :D

2) Macaroni and Cheese- There is a chef that works closely with UM and he makes the best mac and cheese EVER. I finally convinced him to give me his recipe!! I tried my first attempt while Krystal and Josh were here and it was pretty good- but I used whole grain noodles (not doing that again) and didnt have a enough cream. So round two was made and is now in the freezer- cant wait to try it. But I look forward to being the mom who makes the best mac and cheese ever :D

3) Books- I am SO glad it's the summer. I love reading and have been able to tear through some books! I also read my first book on a kindle ap on the Ipad and now I want a kindle. lol :D 

4) Shows- We finally caught up and finished this season of Modern Family! I love that show- it's hilarious and I cant wait to see what happens next season. I started to watch the Walking Dead- kind of creepy, but I'm hooked :D I love watching episode after episode with John. the sweet man was almost caught up with all the seasons and started them over with me :D True love. haha AND last but not least, TRUE BLOOD STARTS IN 2 DAYS!!!!

5) Raise- I forgot that we get yearly raises. It was a very nice surprise to open that letter up!

6) Bathing suit! I got a new bathing suit from Victoria Secrets and I CANNOT WAIT to wear it!! I'm on duty this week- but next weekend better watch out.

7) Home- I finally got my July time off approved to go home! We'll be home in less than a month and I couldnt be more excited. It will have been 6 months. I cant wait to see my family, drink real sweet tea, eat some NC bbq, and hang out with friends.

8) Brewing- We have bottled our 2nd batch of beer- a Honey Ale and have brewed our 3rd batch!- a Nut Brown. SO excited. We have stuff to make an Apple Ale in the mail- I hope it gets here soon! Krystal and Josh got us a glass carboy for John's bday, so now we can do two batches at a time if we want OR a beer that requires a second fermentation.

9) Walks- John and I started walking Carter together at night this week. I really enjoy going together. It's fun to watch Carter play in the bushes and it's a good time to train him off leash. It's also nice to walk and chat with John some and unwind :D The mosquitoes are horrible though :(  I probably have a least 15 on my body right now. Stupid humidity! 

10) Football!- Our first football game of the season is Aug 31st in Atlanta in the Georgia Dome. We have our tickets bought, hotel booked, and time off approved. And of course we are going with Krystal and Josh! I cant wait!!! 

11) New Year- The new year has officially began over in my building. Leslie has moved back to Cali and the structure change has now taken place. It's awkward in some instances, but overall I am looking forward to the changes. I am going to do everything in my power to make this a great year. 

12) Eye Doctor- So, good and bad- I needed to order more contacts and wouldnt you know my prescription ran out 11 days before I called to place the order. Ugh. So I had to set up an appointment to get a new one. Well, the good news is that my prescription didnt change at all! YAY! and while my eye doctor isnt versed in Lasik, she said my astigmatism isnt so bad where I couldnt get Lasik. Years ago when I got tested, I was told I wasnt eligible because of my astigmatism :( So as long as my cornea is thick enough, I should be eligible now. I mean, we have to save up the money, but it's nice to know it's not a definite no now!

13) Working out- I am determined to get into shape this summer, so I started working out hard this week. I know I say this a lot, so until I actually lose weight I'm not going to post about it. haha. But I did want to say that I feel so much better this week after working out! It's been awhile. I also saw a sign today that said "A year from now, you'll wish you started today" It's so true. I've lived that year after year. Hopefully, it wont be that way this time around. 

Anyway, that's all for now! I hope you have a happy Friday!