Go ahead. ➡️
Indulge a little. 😋
Why not? 🤷♀️
It’s 5:00 somewhere. 💁♀️
Oh yeah, here! 😉
It’s Friday Fun Day! 😜
Month: February 2020
Whimsical Wednesday
My mind is swirling with so many deadlines and appointments.
I almost feel overwhelmed with all the expectations to be have been sent.
Yet, I will stop and take a moment to breathe.
If I don’t, I only find my sword unsheathed.
Whimsical Wednesdays sometimes remain in my mind rather in reality, but that’s ok, as long as my perspective on Him remains in centrality. 😉
Penned – MG – 2/26/20
Whimsical Wednesday
My mind is swirling with so many deadlines and appointments.
I almost feel overwhelmed with all the expectations to be have been sent.
Yet, I will stop and take a moment to breathe.
If I don’t, I only find my sword unsheathed.
Whimsical Wednesdays sometimes remain in my mind rather in reality, but that’s ok, as long as my perspective on Him remains in centrality. 😉
Penned – MG – 2/26/20
Tuesday’s Treats #200
Paperlo
Location: Kyiv, Ukraine
This place was has just the neatest decor and atmosphere. The staff is friendly and some can speak a little English. The food is delicious, and again, the decor is just really cool. (Lots of pics on this one; so, get ready!)
The food was phenomenal, and the menu was completely in Ukrainian; so, our friends told us things on the menu and ordered for us. As you can see, we ate like kings.
We started with a cheese plate that was delicious. It had four different types of cheeses and honey and ground coffee to dip. Now, I know, that sounds crazy, but it was SO good! They also had brought a type of dried beef, like beef jerky. It had a little kick of spice, and it was great. Our friend ordered a plate of, what I would call, bruschetta. I’m not sure what it is called there, and I don’t eat raw tomatoes all that much, but she said it was delicious.
My husband (and our oldest) ordered a burger that was about as big as his head! He had to squish it to try to eat it, and he eventually just eat it with a fork and knife. 😂 I ordered a steak and grilled veggies, and it was scrumptious. Our youngest ordered a cheese pizza. It was different, as it didn’t have red sauce on it, but it was very tasty.
We also ordered some drinks like (non-alcoholic) mojitos. One had ginger and lemon and the other was apple. They both were good; I liked the ginger and lemon best.
We had so much food; we were stuffed and couldn’t finish it all! We so enjoyed this food, and we look forward to visiting again when we return to Ukraine.
The Website appears to be in Ukrainian, but I didn’t peruse all through time see if there is a language selection. They also have a FB page.
Here are some more pics of the cool decor.
Friday Fun Day
A little late, but done anyway…😂
Friday Fun Day came a day late this week as I battled not feeling well throughout the days, and then, our oldest asked me to take him and his little crew of friends to the mountains yesterday.
Oh what a beautiful day to end a dreary, rainy, sickness filled week.
Sometimes, things don’t happen in the timeline we’d prefer, but nevertheless, don’t let that stop the fun!
If you didn’t get your Friday Fun Day this week, you’ve still got time. Get out and smell the roses. Chase a waterfall. Soak up some sun.
Take a deep breath and breathe it all in.
Remember:
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away. (Author unknown)
Go have a Friday Fun Day even on Sunday! 😊
Whimsical Wednesday
Oh, Whimsical Wednesday
Where is your whimsical way?
I feel a little weary in this rainy, cold, blustery atmosphere.
I’d feel better if the warm, cozy, bright sunshine were near.
Yet, I am reminded, it shouldn’t be the outside that brings me cause and effect.
It should be the inside, the inner workings, my deep, hidden thoughts I should dissect.
In these, I find the wayward blues and those things that distract my way.
So, I will throw out the negatives and bring sunny smiles back into my day.
I will perform a little surgery on my soul and my mind.
Remembering to Whom I am to look and to whose words I am to align.
Penned – MG – 2/18/20
Tuesday’s Treats #199
La Hacienda
Location: Suwanee, Georgia
*My apologies for this pic not being all elegant and nice. I had planned to take a quick one and get another, but my husband dove into his molcajete so quickly that I missed the opportunity! 😂
The food, staff and atmosphere here is great!
They have four locations: Dawsonville, Cumming, McDonough and now in Suwanee. We visited the Suwanee location.
My husband would tell you to get the molcajete; it is amazing. My oldest would tell you to get the pollo ranchero, and I would say get the pollo hacienda. Our youngest loves the rice and beans and queso. Honestly, I love my dish for the chicken and sauce and rice. Being a “Gulf of Mexico shrimp” girl, I’m honestly not crazy about the tiger shrimp, but you may very well love it.
The salsa has a nice little kick. The chips are fresh, and the been and beef dip is phenomenal. The queso is great as well.
We haven’t had any of the seafood or taco choices, but the items in the menu look delicious! We have frequented the new Suwanee location several times – four times in one week! 😂 Yeah, you could say we liked it just a little.
Friday Fun Day
Happy Valentine’s Day! 💗
I don’t care who you ARE
Or
Where you LIVE
Or
Who you LOVE
Or
WHO you Hate
And
It doesn’t matter if you’re MARRIED
Or
If you’re NOT…
CHOOSE to be HAPPY today!
Choose to BREATHE and SMILE and LAUGH.
It can be a FRIDAY FUN DAY no matter where you are, who you are, who’s around or where you’re going!
Today is a GIFT. Receive it and ENJOY IT.
It’s all about PERSPECTIVE!
Little Girl Dance
Each year, February brings the painful dance of my heart. It’s not that I’m angry. It’s not that I’m hating what I see. It’s just a longing within my once little girl heart that will never be fulfilled.
The beautiful pictures plastered all over social media during this month brings sweet memories never beheld. Precious relationships promising treasured protection and defense for all her days.
His large frame casts a shadow not of harm or destruction but of love and nurture. Her petite form is sheltered, cherished and adored. They stand in parade for all to appreciate and celebrate.
I am thankful for his place in her life. I am grateful for her desire for his strength and fortitude. I truly am.
Yet, my heart breaks time and again for the wee little one standing at the door, her packed bags awaiting his never return. She forms her own dance, spinning, twirling, hoping for his hand; yet, he never extends it.
Someway, somehow, she makes it to the One who holds the key. With tears streaming, hopes shattered and dreams crushed, He takes her into His arms, and swirls her life into a new masquerade where she can smile again. ❤️
Whimsical Wednesday
She twirls. She swirls. She takes a bow.
She looks up to see Him now.
She takes His hand to receive her guide.
He leads her down the path not wide.
Upon the journey, darkness falls.
In the fog, to Him she calls.
He is there, reminding her she has His hand.
As long as she holds on, she will always stand.
Creatures and sounds try to distract her way.
Screeching and screaming, making her jump in dismay.
She holds tightly through the pitch black night.
And sees His loving eyes in the morning’s shining light.
Penned – MG – 2/12/20
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