wimmhtw* 6.9

1. Ciao House on Food Network. A group of chefs go to Italy and compete in a cooking competition with fresh Italian ingredients and authentic ways to cook. But there is a definite Survivor vibe too, with the losing team each week voting someone out of the house. Some of those are a little brutal to watch, but they are never dull.

2. We watched the finals of the French Open this weekend, which is also fun. When I was younger, I was a big tennis fan. I think I backed off some after college, when I saved money by not having cable. But it’s a beautiful sport, so when I get a chance to stop and watch some (and there’s no soccer on), then it’s a lot of fun.

3. After a crazy week—some hospitals, meetings, and tight work deadlines—I spent most of the weekend on the sofa. I needed that, and I appreciated everyone in the family who let me take some time off to decompress. Sofa time is always a good idea, and sometimes I have some trouble just letting myself hang out and do almost nothing, so I guess I’m also grateful to myself for the self-care. That is something I need to work on more often.

*what is making me happy this week