Welcome back to SOTW!! I took two weeks off to travel in Spain with my best friend (very grateful to be able to do so!!), then recovered from plane illness last week. Needless to say, it’s been a long time coming returning to Slays of the Week.
This week’s slays:
- Simple Flower Arrangements
- Winning My First Game of Catan
- Sakal Ban
- Greek Lamb Meatballs Bowls
- Trader Joe’s Cocoa Truffles
Slay #1: Simple Flower Arrangements
This is quickly becoming a staple in my self-care/weekly shopping routine. A simple $5-10 bunch of flowers arranged in a clear glass vase brightens my spirit and adds color to my otherwise blank living room. I really want to work on filling my house with art this summer, and I think fresh flowers are going to be a focal point that adds to the good vibes.
Slay #2: Winning My First Game of Catan
This was a surprise to me! My friends invited me to play with them (and I hope they continue to do so 😉 ), and I smoked the competition. I’ve played (and lost) Ticket to Ride and Dominion before, so Catan was pretty easy to learn/strategize. I will not be sharing my strategy yet, although it’s pretty common. I will say, though, these “long games” are stressful! I was on the edge of my seat waiting for my engine to build and for everything to perfectly fall into place.
Slay #3: Sakal Ban
I am obsessed with this song!! So beautiful, I can’t wait to start watching Heeramandi and see it all come together. I used all of my kathak learnings so far to choreograph a little cover on this song (I posted it on my IG/TikTok). I love that Aditi Rao Hydari is having her moment, well deserved!
Slay #4: Greek Lamb Meatballs Bowls
YUM! I made this recipe for dinner this week and loved it. I added minced garlic to the meatballs and seasoned them with Cavender’s Greek seasoning and used this baking method for the meatballs. Great way to get in a balanced meal with protein and veggies. I could probably add even more protein by making a Greek yogurt tzatziki-type sauce to mix in.
Slay #5: Trader Joe’s Cocoa Truffles
These are sinfully delicious, smooth and sweet! These truffles (and fresh flowers) are a Trader Joe’s-sponsored key to my heart.
That’s all for this week!
