What I'm Loving Wednesday

I'm loving...

That I've stuck to working out multiple times every week so far this year. I've mentioned it before but I really like the app FitOn. It's free and has so many workout videos by different trainers (that way you don't get bored doing the same video over and over). 

Stats from last week

I'm loving...

That I've been able to see more friends lately. And even though I've been able to hang out with friends over the last two years (despite the pandemic), it seems more and more people are comfortable going out and doing things again. And pretty much everyone is hugging again!! NATURE IS HEALING!

I'm loving...

My new bobblehead. My friend Moose bought it for me months ago, but due to the high demand for it, it was just mailed last week. I love it so much! Oh, and side note, Norma's Cafe redid their menu, and I'm shook. Lol.

I'm loving...

This company- 1836 Farms. It's a local company near Dallas and in my opinion, their milk tastes better than any milk I've ever had. I found it at my local Kroger but per their website, they even deliver. I love the glass bottles. And I love that you can give the empty bottles back and get $2 off your next purchase. Although I have kept some of the bottles because they are super cute, and hello- they are TEXAS related. :) I will find a way to use them for decoration. Or maybe a flower vase. And yes, I, the chocolate milk snob who has NEVER liked pre-made chocolate milk, LOVES their chocolate milk. It's like drinking a milkshake. It's just amazing.

I'm loving...

That I found out that the Dollar Tree sells books. And yes, they are only $1.25 (because the Dollar Tree should now be called the Dollar Twenty-Five Tree). Lol. 

What are YOU loving today?

XOXO!

What I'm Loving!

I'm loving...

That I got to meet Dawn Wells, AKA Mary Ann, from Gilligan's Island last week. She was so nice and just as beautiful as ever! She was appearing as a special guest at the Frisco RoughRiders game. The RoughRiders even gave out "Gilligan hats".

I'm loving...

Comedian John Crist. He just makes me laugh- this guy is great!

I'm loving...

These pre-made frozen smoothies. I'm a big fan of smoothies but I'm so lazy (yes, I know it doesn't take long to put fruit and yogurt into a blender, stop judging.) But Jamba Juice has made it even easier. They have these pre-made packages and all you have to do is put juice in the blender, dump in the frozen fruit and yogurt and 20 blended seconds later, it's done! Yummy!

I'm loving...

Air conditioning. I would like to thank Willis Carrier for his wonderful invention. We've had several 100 degree days here and I'm so glad that air conditioning exists.

I'm loving...

That a friend found a Marty Turco bobblehead she didn't want and gave it to me to add to my collection. :)

What are YOU loving??

XOXO!

What I'm Loving!

I'm loving...

That I was able to go see my folks for Easter. I was deathly ill on my deathbed writing out my will on the bathroom floor suffering from food poisoning on Thursday night and Friday, so I wasn't able to go to their house until Saturday, but I still had fun with my family. I was sad I wasn't up to having Easter lunch (it took a while before I was brave enough to eat again), but I have almost fully recovered right now. :)

For the record, I did wear a dress to church (my mother would NOT have approved of me wearing a T-shirt on Easter Sunday). This was taken right before I left to drive home

Yes, for the 38th time in my life, I got an Easter basket

I'm loving...

The new windows in my apartment. The complex installed new windows and put up new blinds (they are sturdier than the flimsy plastic ones I used to have up). While they were working in my apartment, I had to take all the stuff off my walls. I spent about three days putting everything back up in my study. I also bought some new bookshelves so I'm happy to report I no longer have books stacked up on the floor. 

My "Woman Cave" 

I call this my celebrity wall. Pictures and autographs from different celebrities

I had to buy another bookshelf for my bobbleheads

I'm loving...

That I have a busy but fun weekend coming up. I'm looking forward to hanging out with a lot of different friends. :)

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XOXO!

What I'm Loving Wednesday!

Welcome to the new bloggers we had join us last week! I enjoyed reading your posts. Don't forget to link up below!! :)

I'm loving...

That my folks finally made it to a Rangers game this season (they weren't able to make it last year due to health issues). They wore the shirts that I made them a few years ago and they were quite a hit. Fox Sports Southwest even interviewed them for their Facebook Live segment! :)

With my folks and sister Mary

My folks and their shirts

Being interviewed by Jim Knox of Fox Sports Southwest

They also made the FSS Instagram page!

I'm loving...

Text conversations with my BFF Mandy. We pretty much text everyday. I love our conversations, some of them make me laugh so hard. We are hilarious- we need our own show. :)

I'm loving...

Bobbleheads. I got a Colby Lewis bobblehead at the Rangers game last Saturday night. Unfortunately the pitcher Colby did not have a great game (although most of the runs that scored were unearned). 

Bobblehead Colby watching his namesake pitch

I'm loving...

When I get to see friends at Rangers games. Sometimes we plan to meet up and sometimes we just run into each other. I love my Rangers family!

I'm loving...

That Norma's Cafe notices I'm at a location before I even check in. I'm possibly a regular there! :)

I'm loving...

Taco Tuesday! Yesterday was National Taco Day- I usually make fun of these random "national days", but this one I could support. Taco Cabana was giving out free tacos from 5pm-8pm yesterday. I had to stop by!  

What are YOU loving today?

What I'm Loving Wednesday!

Sorry for missing last week, work has been crazy busy. I clocked 31 hours of OVERTIME last week. This is my 11th straight day to be at work, I'm just glad I remembered it was Wednesday!

I'm loving...

That despite my insane schedule the past few weeks, I've been able to find a few spare moments to see some friends! Seeing friends and getting hugs has helped me stay sane during this crazy time at work. Lol.

 

I'm loving...

That I was able to make the Rangers game last Saturday night to see Michael Young inducted into the Rangers Hall of Fame (I got off work by mid-afternoon that day). Even though I should have stayed home to rest on my one night off, nothing was going to keep me from being there! And I also got to see some friends. And I got hugs. Yes, I love hugs. :)

I'm loving...

That I got this in the mail this week. It's no secret I'm a Spurs fan (much to the dismay of my Dallas Mavericks friends). Or maybe it is a secret, it seems people are shocked when they find out. Lol. I do like the Mavericks too, but Spurs are number one in my heart. I was raised in Austin by parents who are both from San Antonio, so naturally I was raised as a Spurs fan. I think a lot of people forget I'm not originally from Dallas. :) Anyway, Tim Duncan retired last month and the San Antonio newspaper had these items available for sale on their website, so of course I had to purchase them. Yes, I HAD to, there was no other option. :)

Yes, my hair was once very blonde. I seem to get a shocked reaction anytime I post an old picture. Lol.

I'm loving...

This set of gel pens my friend bought me. Yes, I'm a nerd. I like to have my day planner color coordinated if I can (yes, day planner, I can't get used to using the calendar in my phone, I like seeing everything I have to do written out). :) It's the little things in life that make me happy. :)

I'm loving...

Bobbleheads (again people, it's the little things in life that make me happy). I got the Franchise Four bobblehead on Saturday night at the Michael Young Hall of Fame game. My sweet friend Eric got me the green dot bobblehead on Sunday afternoon. I had to work all day Sunday and couldn't go to the Rangers game, so he sat 50 feet from the sun (his words) at the game to get me the green dot. Yes, I have a bobblehead obsession- I'm well aware of it. 

I'm loving...

That I'm TRYING to eat healthier (despite the three pictures posted above of me eating at fast food places). Lol. I keep fruits and veggies in my freezer to put in my morning smoothies. I also buy a lot of frozen veggies to cook for supper. Roasted broccoli and roasted cauliflower are two of my favorite sides! I also love me some corn on the cob.

In all honesty, there are two pints of Blue Bell ice cream in the door of my freezer, but hey, baby steps. 

I LOVE these ziplock bags. My smoothies usually call for a half a cup or cup of various fruits or veggies. I put them in these bags, that way I know how much is in each one. It eliminates me having to measure the fruits/veggies out each morning. I also put ice in some of them (some of my smoothies require a cup of ice). It takes me less than 3 minutes to make a smoothie this way. 

I'm loving...

When I see a rainbow. It's a reminder to me of God's promise to us. I love when I see one during an, "Are you there God, it's me, Rachel" moment. It just makes me feel that my life isn't as out of control as I think it is.

I'm loving...

That in two weeks, I'll be in Chicago visiting my lovely friend Harrie! We have lots of fun stuff planned, including a Cubs game (I will finally cross Wrigley Field off my baseball list!) Yes, I'll do a Chicago blog post recap (but you know my track record, it will probably take me two months to get it posted). Speaking of which, I hope to wrap up my last road trip recap soon. My goal is to have a road trip post up tomorrow. We will see how that goes! :)

Last time I saw Harrie was two years ago when I was in Chicago for about five hours. She came over to the White Sox part of town and met me for dinner after I went to a White Sox game. :) 

What are YOU loving today?

XOXO!