This and That

It's not been a bad start to the week. I haven't been as productive as I had hoped, but there's still a few days left! Yesterday, I participated in my small group for my camera club. I do so hate talking to people, get very anxious, but I'm determined to do more of it and it went okay. I did talk and share a couple of photos. I am going to keep doing it. I think things will get easier the more times I participate. It is nice to hear what the others in the group have been up to and get inspired by their photography. 

I have been for a walk both days, but today I got rained out first thing today, so went a bit later on. I was glad I went back as the toads (I think they are toads) were out in full force, singing and playing. It was all rather fun. I could hear them making lots of noise and almost (yikes!) stepped on a couple of them. Thankfully, I looked down before I took another step. 

The next few days look to be wet. Hopefully, there will be enough of a break that I can get out for a walk, otherwise I'll concentrate on getting some house things done. I do have a hair appointment tomorrow and I have to go to the post office so those will be combined. I think I should probably stop by the shops and pick up a few bits while I'm out doing that. 

The days seem to go by so quickly! We are halfway through April, and I realise that I haven't done a lot of decluttering yet, so that is definitely on the list for the next few days. As the weather gets better and we get busier I know the decluttering will suffer so I have to make sure to make it a point to sort a little something each day. There are a couple of areas in the house that needed to be revisited on a regular basis, those little places that we tend to just put stuff 'for now' and never seems to get moved! Do you have spots like that in your house? 

I am pleased with how the main areas of the house are looking. They aren't minimalistic - I won't ever be that I don't think - but they are looking a lot tidier. If only the same could be said for the craft room!

The beautiful sunshine after the rain. 

Sunday

It's been another hot one here in my part of Southwest Michigan. I do wish it would cool down just a little bit. I can't say I feel like doing much of anything when the heat is bad. We did go out for a little bit this morning though nothing seems to have gone right and we didn't stay out long. To be honest, when I got home I didn't do a lot of anything! I have made a list for tomorrow and I shall get back into doing things tomorrow. It's supposed to be another hot one but there may be some relief in a few days! I would love to get up in the craft room but it's boiling up there and I can't stand it for long. 

This week I need to get back on track with the budget. We splurged a little last week so now it's back to watching pennies so I can get back on track. There is still quite a bit of food in the freezer so I'm going to root around and see what I can come up with regarding a meal plan and buying limited food. I find it a bit of a struggle to cook when it's hot hot hot! I think we have some lettuce left and maybe a couple of cucumbers so maybe some sort of salad will be a side. Husband bought a couple of fresh cucumbers off somebody at work. They are just lovely! This person at work has a garden and last year shared some produce with us. I told husband to ask if he was willing to sell some of his extra produce to us if he had some which he said he would have extra. 

I thought I'd have to share a photo of a favourite summer snack - there's not a lot left here!

What's your favourite summer snack? 

A phone photo from the bit of beach we managed to see lol. 

Hope everyone has had a good weekend!