The Feels; February

You know I love a good Q&A post so I was thrilled to read about this new link up by X-tremely V called The Feels.  Each month the same questions are asked and the catch is that all our questions have to be answered based on the current month!


Favorite meal this month-- This sausage tortellini soup! (recipe coming soon)



Favorite Movie/ TV Show/ Book--

Movie: To All the Boy (P.S. I still Love You)  I read this series of books a couple years ago and thought it was really cute so I've been watching them when Netflix comes out with them.  If  had  pre-teen/ teen daughter I would definitely watch with her!



Tv Show: Aside from my regular weekly shows like A Million Little Things, This is Us, New Amsterdam, 9-1-1 etc. my newest favorite show has been One Day at A Time.  It's a cute re-make on an old family classic..


  Book: The Glass Castle (which I also followed up with the movie)



Favorite activity-- Bowling with our friends; we don't get to see these friends as often as we'd like and it was wonderful to catch up.

Favorite moment-- Watching this guy at his karate graduation! We now have a red belt in the family.


Goal for March-- My main goal is to quit waffling around and finally reach my goal weight! 

Anything else that made February "feel" good-- I'm really struggling with this... between the flu hitting the house, having to postpone our vacation and getting tons of rain, snow, & ice I haven't liked much about February... But my husband nd I did get out for a day of shopping together.  We bought some new clothes and I've realized we'll need to do this again soon so I can stock up on summer stuff since I'm in yet even smaller sizes than last summer.  That made me feel pretty good!

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Comments

  1. Tamar SBFebruary 24, 2020 at 6:36 AM

    I heard someone else tell me that Netflix series is good!

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  2. AnneFebruary 24, 2020 at 7:11 AM

    I've not heard of that film! I do like the look of your sausage tortellini soup though mmm.
    #mmbc

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    1. Joanne February 24, 2020 at 3:35 PM

      That soup is so good I've already made it a couple of times!

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  3. Andrea NineFebruary 24, 2020 at 7:45 AM

    I can see why these things give all the feels! That soup looks amazing and I will have to check out one day at a time!

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  4. Michele MorinFebruary 24, 2020 at 8:45 AM

    All so encouraging! And I always appreciate your tv recommendations.

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  5. Dara @ Not In JerseyFebruary 24, 2020 at 9:15 AM

    This is a fun idea!

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    1. Joanne February 24, 2020 at 3:36 PM

      Isn't it cute? I'm pretty sure I don't need another monthly summary post but I just loved it!

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  6. Tanya February 24, 2020 at 9:37 AM

    Congrats on needing to buy clothes for a smaller size...what an accomplishment. Have a great week! Thanks for linking up with Hello Monday! Tanya - The Other Side of the Road

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  7. Meditations in MotionFebruary 24, 2020 at 12:12 PM

    Love this format. I may give it a try next month. Congratulations to your new red belt! :)

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  8. Kim CarberryFebruary 24, 2020 at 1:21 PM

    The sausage tortellini soup looks so good. I will be looking out for the recipe.
    Well done to your boy with the karate! x

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  9. Bri RundeFebruary 24, 2020 at 6:29 PM

    I should add that movie to my list to watch with my girls! Thanks for sharing. :)

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  10. Dawn ConklinFebruary 24, 2020 at 9:28 PM

    This soup looks amazing! Congrats to you son, it takes a lot of work and discipline in karate. Red belt is a serious level and quite the accomplishment :)

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    1. Joanne February 25, 2020 at 5:25 AM

      It really does! He's been taking karate lessons for years and just loves it.

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  11. Food DaydreamingFebruary 25, 2020 at 5:59 AM

    To All the Boy (P.S. I still Love You) is on my 'to watch' list, and I can't wait to see your tortellini soup recipe!

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    1. Joanne February 25, 2020 at 6:07 AM

      It's really cute and I can't wait for movie #3 to come out.

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  12. Kari February 25, 2020 at 5:59 AM

    I definitely want that soup recipe!
    I also want to watch that movie/series on Netflix with Ellie.
    We watched One Day at a Time years ago, need to start up again.

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    1. Joanne February 25, 2020 at 6:08 AM

      The grandmother makes me laugh every single time.

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  13. Kellyann RohrFebruary 25, 2020 at 12:08 PM

    It's so hard to get motivated when the weather is yucky! I swear if I lived up north I'd stay in the house and bake all day!
    xo,
    Kellyann

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    1. Joanne February 25, 2020 at 2:44 PM

      Oh it really is... thankfully it hasn't been quite as cold and miserable this year as in years past but it is hard to get myself to leave the house some days.

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