Pray Eat Slay

This week reminded me that sometimes the best plans are no plans at all.

After a long four-day work week with no air conditioning at work, I was counting down the minutes until I could get home, kick my feet up, and relax on the couch. Then reality hit me…there’s no air conditioning at home either!

For a moment, I seriously considered taking refuge in my mom’s bedroom downstairs because it’s the coolest room in the house. So far, I’ve survived, although I did buy a portable AC unit. The only problem? I still haven’t put it together. Maybe that’s tomorrow’s project.

Even though this weekend has been slow, I’ve still managed to be productive. I’ve been making my way through what feels like an endless mountain of laundry. A lot of my clothes have to be washed separately to help preserve them, so one load quickly turned into twenty. I’m proud to say I finally put a dent in it. I’m now down to ten loads, and I’ll definitely count that as a win.

Another accomplishment this weekend was finally getting my patio pressure washed. I paid $80 to have it done, and while it looks so much better, it also convinced me to buy my own pressure washer sooner rather than later. Who has that kind of money to keep throwing away every time the patio needs cleaning? Sometimes investing in the right tools just makes more sense.

As for the yard, I’m giving myself permission to wait. With the heat and the weather forecast, Tuesday before the rain sounds like the perfect time to tackle the grass. Sometimes working smarter is better than working harder.

The weekend meals have been simple and comforting. Yesterday we enjoyed pulled pork sandwiches with coleslaw and broccoli. Tonight it’s sausage and potatoes; easy, filling, and exactly what I wanted after a long week.

Not every weekend has to be packed with adventures or travel. Sometimes slowing down, catching up on life, crossing a few things off the to-do list, and celebrating the little victories is exactly what’s needed. Here’s to surviving another German heat wave, making progress one load of laundry at a time, and remembering that rest is productive too.