Friday Favourite Moments 2025 #26 On A Monday

Last week was probably the second most stressful week I've ever had at work, compounded by the heat wave our area was experiencing. In addition to all that, I was so stressed that I woke up around 3am a couple of nights in a row and absolutely could not fall back asleep, which didn't help matters any. All that is to say, by Thursday night I had no energy to eat, let alone write a blog post. Thankfully, I finished all my work for the school year (!!!) by Friday at 4:30 so, except for keeping an eye on email today, I'm officially done for the summer! Whoooo hoooooo!!! I'm currently blogging from the back yard, with a cup of coffee-hot chocolate and life is seeming pretty sweet right now :)

However, even in the midst of one of the most stressful weeks, I still kept my awareness out for "favourite moments" and I have a few to share. Looking for these moments definitely helped switch my perspective on some of the hardest days.

1) Biking to supper with Sam and Dave

A couple of weekends ago, I did a tour of the "Art on the Edge" displayed on patios in our downtown. Thanks to that tour, I learned about a few new restaurants and decided we should try and visit them. While Rachel was at a sleepover, Sam, Dave, and I biked downtown to try a ramen place. It was so good!!! And the biking was really fun :)  

 

2) First CSA meal

 Our CSA has started for the year (whoooo hooo!!!) and I got to enjoy my favourite kale salad, some steamed bok choy, and a veggie burger. This meal will be on repeat all summer long and I LOVE it!

 

3) Workout with Rachel

 

I've been trying to keep up with "30 in 30" for June and I've been pretty successful most days. On Sunday, Rachel and I did a walking video in the basement as it was too hot to do anything outside. It was fun to do with her! I did a lot of these videos during Covid.

 

4) Ice Cold Water!!!

 

On Tuesday, when we were under a heat warning and the heat was blowing all day in our office, my co-worker had to run home at break. She asked if I needed anything, and refilled both my water bottles with ice and cold water from her house. I was so thankful for some really cold water to help combat all the extra heat. (See, even on the hardest days, there are not-so-small moments to be thankful for.)  

 

5) Last Days of School

 

Sam had a few extra days of schoolwork to do after the last day of classes but he finally finished everything! Whooo hoo! Peace out Grade 10!

 

Rachel graciously allowed her "last day of school" picture to be taken a few days late so I could get in to work early (and stay late) on the last day with students. There are many benefits to working in schools but not being there for your kids' first and last day moments is a downside :( 

 

6) Lilies blooming

 

After keeping a watchful eye out for the past few weeks, one of the lilies from my parents finally bloomed! I was so excited to see it and sent a joyful text to Mom and Dad! And the first of the day lilies also bloomed. I think our colder than usual spring delayed it all a bit.

7) Flower share

I'm doing a flower share again this year and the first bouquet went to Rachel for her birthday so I've been enjoying this week's bouquet on our dining room table, a little extra, this week!

 

So those were my favourite moments in a stressful work week. I'm extra thankful for them given how the rest of the week went. I already have a feeling that my current moment will be making it onto this week's round up. I hope you're also finding some favourite moments, whatever your week holds.