This week in everything that sucks…You know those weeks where everything bad seems to happen all at once? That was this week for me. Not only did I get unexpectedly sick with a cold that came from no where and won’t go away, my husband’s teaching job decided to cut his pay for one class more than we expected due to enrollment, and if you saw this face on Instagram the other day, you know my dog, Barkley, ruptured his ACL on Tuesday chasing after the mail truck. And guess who doesn’t get to see The Breakfast Club in the theater for its 30th anniversary? That’s right. ME. All the rage.
This week in unexpected blessings…Barkley’s injury was way less serious than it could have been. He didn’t break anything, he doesn’t need surgery, and because he’s so small, once the rupture heals, he can function just fine (with maybe a little limp). Also, my in-laws are watching the dogs this weekend, for free, while we’re in Atlantic City for a cheer competition, we’ve been getting Showtime for free since the beginning of the month and continuing until the end of May, and I created a tasty recipe for iced coffee using the coffee beans I don’t like. No waste FTW!
This week in nostalgia…Better Than Ezra is touring with Uncle Kracker, Eve 6, and Sugar Ray. I got to have lunch with Steph from Life According to Steph (it had been 15 years since the last time we saw each other! Crazy that it had been that long and, for those who don’t know, Steph and I were friends in college. Like, all 4 years of it). I have been listening to my iPod with its vast library of songs I had forgotten about. And also reading this list of the best 80s shows. 
This week in reading…I have been reading Jo Nesbo’s The Son for a week now. Ordinarily an eBook takes me only a few days but this book is so long (just shy of 500 pages) and there are a plethora of characters and plotlines that my brain gets dizzy and I have to put it down. That said, it’s an interesting book. Full review coming on 4/7 for the next Show Us Your Books linkup (not 4/14 as previously stated). Not sure what I’ll pick up next as I have 5 books on my nightstand. Probably whichever one has the closest due date.
This week in things I don’t give a shit about…the guy leaving One Direction. I didn’t know which one he was, I had to look it up, and there is no conceivable way I could care less. The X-Files returning to TV. March Madness.
This week in internet reading…In a similar vein to the Hot Dudes Reading Instagram account, there was this post from Book Riot on 14 Days as a Public Transit Reading Spy. I love the variety in what people choose to read! As someone who spends a good part of each day listening to music, I found this piece on the scientific effect music has on your every day life to be fascinating. And as someone who used to be great about managing her time but currently sucks a fat one at it, I enjoyed this article about the 7 core beliefs of extraordinary time managers.
This week in funny…
Have a great weekend! Hope you get to do something fun or relaxing!
when i heard about that 1 direction guy, i was like a) one what? b) didn’t they break up already? 2) who is that again?
don’t even care. i heard there were some silly teenage twits crying and shit because he left. i thought at first he died or something.
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Fuck, I fucked up the Show Us Your Books date, didn’t I? It is supposed to be the 14th. Let’s keep it the 14th? Or do we move it to the 7th? I will announce my fuck up next week on the blog but can tweet it today. LOLOL I new it would happen sooner or later. I’m sorry!
It totally sucks when you are getting paid less than expected. That’s happened to MFD many times due to something or other built in to a deal.
Continued healing thoughts to Barkley and good luck to E this weekend! And you guys.
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So happy about Barkley! A big,giant blessing. And free dogsitters.
We are driving to Annapolis on Saturday for Sean’s 7 pm game at the Naval Academy. Not staying over,so my Stephen is letting our pups out around 7. Thankful for the Passat’s awesome gas mileage! So happy you and my Stephanie got together in person for lunch!!
Wish the weather for Saturday was much warmer than the high of 39 and wind chill factor of God knows what!!! Safe and happy travels and enjoy the weekend!!!
I’m sorry part of the week was so crappy! It seems like when one thing goes wrong everything just piles on top of that. I’ve been following the Hot Dudes Reading, provides some nice eye candy. Why are they bringing back the X-Files anyway?? It’s been so long, the hype is old.
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Hallelujah to someone else not caring about March Madness…I haven’t done a bracket since 2007 and I HATE basketball with a passion. I was just trying to win some money in a work pool.
Poor Barkley. 🙁 How is he with staying still? My concern was that whatever might have been jumbled around in Jett’s leg would be made worse by him running around. I’m glad he doesn’t need surgery!
Blah, I’m sick too.
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Sorry to hear that you won’t be able to go see The Breakfast Club. And that puppy is hurting – and that you is sick. I am making the pouty face right now. Pouty just for you!
Also – I said this to Steph, and I’ll say it to you – Do you know what is in the middle of the two of you distance-wise. ME. Just saying. JUST FREAKING SAYING.
Oh that One Direction bologna – I mean, Kids are losing their MINDS over this, and I am all — huh? Wha? Why does this matter?
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Ugh, sorry to hear about all the unhappies up there. But good news that Barkley should be just fine! With you on the March Madness and X Files, but I have to admit I knew which 1D member it was *monkey covering eyes emoji* Have a great weekend in AC!
Your “things I don’t give a shit about” are also MY “things I don’t give a shit about.” That One Direction thing was hilarious to me. I had to unfollow a girl on Twitter because she was acting like her entire family died, tweeting about it NON STOP and dramatically. I was Team NSync back in the day, but if Justin left I’m not sure I’d make a video of myself on YouTube CRYING. Get it together, ladies.
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Sorry to hear about your cold, the cut, and your dog’s injury. But they say bad stuff comes in 3s so you’re done. And yay for being able to use those coffee beans you mentioned in previous post. As for X-Files returning to TV, I didn’t know that but nothing is as good as the first time around right?
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hahaha push it.
i really don’t care about the one direction kid. i mean, hello people there are a lot more important things going on in the world. sorry you didn’t get to see the breakfast club 🙁 hope you feel better soon!
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**I sent the Mr. a text that said, “Yeah, NCAA Don’t Sign Me Up For That!”
**10 years ago is totally the 90’s
**We have a 13 year old daughter who felt all the feels about One Direction, including tears. I tried so hard to not be an insensitive “are you kidding me right now kind of mom?” but it was hard and then the Mr. and I had a huge belly laugh when we were alone.
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I love that you and Steph got to get together!!! I want to come! haha! Poor little puppy baby! That is such a sad face, I hope he feels better ASAP! That mail man should be ashamed! And ummm I knew nothing of the dude leaving One Direction so that shoes you how many shits I give 🙂 Have a great weekend!!!
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What a rough week for you guys. Hope the pup is on the mend. The bug has been going around, hope you are much better. One Direction who?
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I am so tired of hearing about One Direction. It’s so silly! I never got worked up like some of the teenagers of today.
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Sorry you had a sucky week! Yay for lunch with Steph and my gosh the 1D thing – I had no clue which one left either. Frankly the only one I know is the one who dated T Swift!
Your poor pup! I love that you and Steph are old college friends! I refuse to believe the ’90s were 20 years ago. Ugh.
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I just looked at the link for the 80s tv shows and realized that I’ve never watched an episode of Alf. I’m an 80s kid…kids should’ve liked Alf, right? I missed that whole world of Alf.
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What?! No ALF? Insanity.