Good morning, everyone! Hope everyone is having a great weekend. I just made myself a latte, and am listening to some music. I am starting a new job on Tuesday, which I am looking forward to.

Who is in the lounge tonight?

Hi There I'm popping in with an appetizer tray cheese, grapes, crackers, and some roasted pepper humus and a bottle of Rose just for fun and a San Pelligrino Seltzer chilled....to chill! Hi Y'all it's been too long.....

This sounds absolutely wonderful, May! I shall dig right in...

Summer is soon going to be coming to a close, hope everyone had a great one. I surely enjoyed myself by spending some quality time with my family, volunteering, biking practically everyday and swimming. I never used to enjoy swimming much, but this year I've started to get into it. I was fortunate to visit many beautiful nature areas, and eat out at a lot of nice places. I am getting back into a regular schedule with a new work role, and am hoping for that to go well. I have been out of the corporate environment for some time, although I did volunteer for the last two years at a great helping organization. This fall, I definitely want to enroll in one or two new fitness classes, as I'm continually striving to improve my fitness levels. Practicing music and writing have been helpful tools in achieving states of wellness for me, as well.

Looking forward to a great week.

What is everyone up to, today?

I just took my wee pooch for a little walk... Just a couple of blocks.. It's so nice out today... Not too hot and I've made a toasted tomato sandwich and ice water... The tomatoes are locally grown and delish

Oh, sounds like fun, Cloud! I also went out for a short walk today. It's not too hot where I am, too. That sandwich sounds delish and healthy.

hi everyone, hope the weekend went well. i was at wolfgang's where there is no internet at the moment. we went to a mini music festival on saturday (they were playing) and it was rained out but we still had a good day but drove home instead of staying the night there. i had brought an inflatable mattress but it would not hold the air. it has only been used once but must have somehow been punctured! anyway it worked out better to be back at wolfgang's. we got home at about 1.30am which wasn;t bad and had some nice ruby port and some more last night. delicious! am only home a short while and have the coffee made and am propped up in my bed. sigh of relief at alone time again! If nobody minds i'll have that last slice of blueberry coffee cake and i have left a strawberry gateaux with fresh cream for all comers. have a good night.

Strawberry cake sounds delicious! Glad that you had fun at the festival, irish. My training for work is now postponed. Therefore, I have this entire week to just relax and watch movies.

What is everyone doing for the last little bit we have left of summer?

I was asleep last night at 10.00pm, unheard of, ever! I slept pretty much until 6.30am which was the longest sleep i have had for a long time. and i forgot to take the melatonin and when i went downstairs this morning i found my last night's xanax still on the table so i hadn't taken that either. amazing the difference some sleep makes.

There's oatmeal with honey and sultanas, bacon, eggs and toast and of course pancakes ready and waiting to be consumed.

have a good day everyone.

This breakfast sounds delicious. Glad you were able to have a restful night's sleep, irish!

I just went for a bike ride, which was lovely. I very much enjoy to be out in the morning, and being out in the fresh air and sunshine. I biked to McDonald's, and had a yummy breakfast. I'm looking forward to relaxing all this week, and to starting my new job next week.

hey songstress good to hear you enjoyed your bike ride and trip to mcdonalds. i went for lunch on friday to a new local restaurant with two friends. it was great and went well. i am propped in my bed with a green macha tea and a book. i think i will go swimming later.

hope tuesday is behaving itself for people...

and hey dobie -- delighted to see you back - let's swing the hell out of those shiny new chandeliers. don't forget to bring pagan. i miss him.

Dobes is back!!!...Yay!!... Good for you guys getting some exercise ... A Big Mac sounds divine!!.... Have a great day all!.... Smooches....xo