So, did you make it through the week without access to Facebook and Instagram on Wednesday?

Did you even notice they were down?

We use some related apps here at Ye Olde Day Jobbe, so Wednesday included lots of browser-refreshing and refrains of, “is it up yet?”  On the plus side, we were probably more productive than usual that day.

Now that everything is back to normal (relatively), it’s time to turn our thoughts to the weekend.  The persistent rain here has finally taken a break and it’s been beautifully sunny (though chilly) for a few days.  I see some lawn-mowing and weed-pulling in my future.

I also see some writing in my future, though I may procrastinate my way through the weekend before I actually get to it.  Like Michelle, I am a permanent resident of Procrasti-Nation.  I will pull out my pen and paper eventually, however, and once I do I plan on giving today’s writing prompt a try.

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Happy Friday.  Hope you’ve all recovered from any Mardi  Gras festivities you participated in this week.  I’d love to say I celebrated with bourbon, beads, and beignets, but sadly, that was not the case.

Maybe next year.

Instead of pre-Easter celebrating, this week was filled with an assortment of tedious tasks, including the annual ‘Shredding’ event at Ye Olde Day Job.  The idea is to get rid of all the paper that seems to accumulate in the offices.  Apparently even corporate American isn’t immune to the lure of Marie Kondo’s clutter-free-message.

I’m happy to report my desktop and file cabinet are remarkably clutter-free.  Although, to be honest, that has little to do with this week’s ‘Shredding’ event and a lot to do with my own naturally tidy tendencies.

Anyway, now that everything is tidy and the shredding-bins are full and ready for pickup, it’s time to get back to work and do some writing.  I think I’ll warm up my creativity during lunchtime by giving today’s writing prompt a try.

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I don’t know about you, but I’m a little hazy on what day it is right now.

No, I’m not losing my mind (fingers crossed), I’ve just been off on a business trip all week being bombarded with new ideas and having to *talk* to people.  Shudder.

Fortunately, after a smooth and uneventful flight home, I’m currently curled up on the couch with a cozy blanket, a bowl of cafe au lait, and a sleeping cat.  Apparently the world did not come to a crashing halt just because I was away from the internet for a week.  Color me surprised.

Now that I’m back, having traded in sunny skies for possible rain showers, I have quite a few things to catch up on, including making some progress on my current manuscript.  Here’s hoping I didn’t accidentally leave the Girls in the Basement back in the hotel.  If I did, they’re no doubt lounging down by the pool, ogling cute guys.

With or without the Girls, I think I’ll get things started by giving today’s writing prompt a try.

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Nothing like starting the week off with a holiday to make it seem like has lasted forever.  Wait.  That’s not right.  Is it?

Whether your week has gone by quickly or slowly the weekend is definitely on the horizon.  I have lots to do and will probably avoid doing most of it without a qualm of remorse.  Unless there is reading involved.  I’m a sucker for a good book, regardless of whatever I *should* be doing.

I have also long been a fan of quirky television shows, especially if there is catchy music involved.  One of my favorite shows growing up was The Monkees and I probably still have at least one of their record albums (yes, I’m really that old) hanging around.

You may have seen on the news that one of the cast members, bass player Peter Tork passed away on Thursday.  He and the other band members will always be about 22 in my mind, but he was, in fact, 77. I haven’t thought about their show in years.  I wonder if it’s out there on Netflix or Amazon.  I may have to go take a look, just to see how it’s held up over the years.

Before I get lost searching the internet or engrossed in the next book from my TPR pile that is calling my name, I’m going to do my best to get some words of my own on the page, starting with today’s writing prompt.

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If you’re reading this on Friday the 1st, are you celebrating National Wear Red Day?

Celebrated annually on the first Friday during the month of February, National Wear Red Day is a holiday in which men and women wear the color red to raise awareness about heart disease. It’s also a day in which women are encouraged to find out their five most important health numbers: Total Cholesterol, HDL Cholesterol, Blood Sugar, Blood Pressure and BMI (Body Mass Index). By knowing these numbers women can find out their risks for developing heart disease and take measures to prevent it.

I’m sure I’ll be red-in-the-face after I finish my workout at the gym – I wonder if that counts?  Maybe I better wear the red-sneakers, just in case.

Since I already know my Five Most Important Health Numbers, I think I’ll focus on writing instead.  Once I finish with work, the gym, and dinner, I’m going to give today’s “what-if” and random words a try.

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