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Things I love Thursday--Saturday edition

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Hey remember when I said I'd get out of my habit of blogging at the end of the week? Yeah, me neither.


  • Athenian Grill--A cute little restaurant a few blocks from where I live. I don't frequent it often, mostly because I feel like once I get in the habit of going there I'll be there all the time. However, early this week thanks to my broken car, I was without groceries or any good way to get them. So off to the restaurant it was. It's under new ownership. The older gentleman behind the desk was adorable and sweet. (He gave me free chicken noodle soup because he liked my laugh!) And the food was a good as I remembered it.
  • reconnecting with old friends--I have quite a few people I'd call friends that I don't communicate with on a super regular basis. Two of those people contacted me this week and we had a nice chat. That is always a great way to make me smile.
  • watching Manda graduate!!--I got to see my little sissy graduate with her master's degree this last weekend. So proud of my little sister. :)
  • helping a friend plant a garden--I spent Wednesday night at Lindsey's helping her plant her garden. There was some alcohol before and after, and much sarcasm and wit in between. We had a lot of fun ignoring all the planting directions. Nothing needs to be planted in rows 36 inches apart. Nothing. :)
  • watching The Doctor's Wife episode--I love Doctor Who. I tend to adore Neil Gaiman. So a Gaiman written episode of Doctor Who is pretty high up on the lists of things Becky will LOVE. And boy was it ever. Brilliant funny, and poignant, and superbly acted. I cannot wait to see where the rest of this season leads us.
  • Castle finale--Not what I saw coming at all. I didn't miss much television when I took a hiatus over Lent, but Castle was one show I missed. Bones is another. I haven't yet watched that finale, so don't spoil it! 
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