Weekending - January 23, 2015

Weekends -- don't you just love them?!?  Mine was a little short this week because I was out of town on business until Saturday afternoon -- but come Saturday afternoon I immediately starting enjoying the time left of the weekend.

I literally walked in the door, put down my suitcase and Eric and I headed out the door to catch the matinee showing of American Sniper.  Good movie.  This movie had been on our list to see since we saw the previews before the movie was even released.  The 132 minute movie flew by and did not disappoint.  I'm anxious to see more of the Oscar best picture nominated movies to see how it compares.

After the movie, we did some shopping around town.  I had a Barnes and Noble gift card that was burning a hole in my pocket.  We also stopped by a new store in our area - Fresh Thyme Farmers Market.                                                

Just walking in this store made me want to start eating more healthy.  Have you been in one?  They are located in the Midwest right now and don't have a ton of stores.  The below picture was taken off the net because there were so many people in the store you could barely turn around -- literally.  Saturday afternoon was NOT the time to get in and out in a short period of time.  I'll have to go back when there's not so many people.

                                      

I'm on a quest to find some black ankle boots so we stopped in DSW.  I tried a pair on (beautiful black suede), but didn't pull the trigger on buying them.  Suede frankly scares me.  I'm not very gentle with my shoes and I could see myself ruining these pretty quick.  The search continues.

Saturday night we rented a couple Red Box movies and watched This Is Where I Leave You.  Wasn't a bad watch -- I'm glad we rented it instead of seeing it at the theater.

                                                   

Sunday it looked like winter outside -- gray and rainy.  I enjoyed hanging out inside and really doing a bunch of nothing.  I watched Boyhood.  It had some interesting moments that made me do some deep thinking about things.  Interesting that they filmed this movie over 12 years.  Have you seen it?  What did you think?

                                                              

I pulled out some apricot pork chops I had in the freezer for dinner Sunday night.  I'll be sharing the recipe later on the blog.  Just want to say -- they were really tasty!

Guess what Monday is -- Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day.  (Yes, there really is a day for everything!)  Sealed Air Corporation conducted a survey and found that popping bubble wrap for one minute relieves as much stress as a 33-minute message.  So pop some bubble wrap today and relax - literally.

Check out what others were up to this weekend.

Champagne and Suburbs

B Loved Boston

I Should Be Mopping the Floor

Life of Meg

More Pieces of Me
Bella and the City
Oak and Oats