find your cozy nook of comfort

One of the things that gives me the greatest joy is coming home from work, lighting a good smelling candle, and working on a puzzle beside a warm wood fire. I feel like I don't have words to describe the pleasure I get from this simple activity! It's so relaxing and there's truly no place I'd rather be on a winter night than at home, by the fire, working on a puzzle. The calendar I have on the wall close by says "find your cozy nook of comfort" which is exactly what this is for me. 

my current puzzle - the one I got for Christmas

While I was working in the clean room today, I asked the pharmacist who was with me if she goes home and cooks every evening. She said most nights she does, it's how she relaxes! I. cannot. imagine. Usually the last thing I want to do when I get home from work is cooking a meal and it certainly is not the way I relax! I don't mind cooking if I'm at home all day, but I just don't have the energy after a day at work. This pharmacist has about an hour drive home so I asked what time they eat, and she said around 8:00 pm. By that time, I'm thinking about going to bed, not cleaning up after a meal! Her husband (also a pharmacist) likes to cook too, and they enjoy making elaborate meals together on the weekends.

I discovered Wal-Mart has some pretty good salads that come with dressing and toppings, all ready to mix and eat. We both like them, and for $2.98, it's cheaper and healthier than fast food! Although I am not a Wal-Mart fan and avoid going there if at all possible, I've been using their grocery pickup and am super impressed. For someone like me who doesn't enjoy shopping and would rather click and shop, it's fantastic! On my way home from work I can stop by, someone brings out my groceries and loads them up, and I'm on my way in a few minutes. I really hate to be promoting Wal-Mart, but I haven't found any other grocery store that has such great pickup service. If someone knows of a better place, please let me know! I do use Sam's Club pickup a lot too, but you have to go in the store to get your order (yes, I know this sounds lazy. I just think it's a waste of time going in stores!)

Now it's time to work on my puzzle! 😄