Woohoo, it’s (almost) the weekend! I feel like I begin these Friday posts a lot more cheerfully than my others—wonder why? 😉

So, this morning I don’t have too much to chat about, so let’s go ahead and jump into Top 3 Friday.

Top 3 Eats

1) Crab Cake Eggs Benedict // If you read Tuesday’s post, then you know all about our Sunday brunch at Five. If not, let me tell you about this awesome dish: the crab cakes were packed with delicious lump crab meat and delicately seasoned, the poached eggs were cooked perfectly, and the hollandaise was refreshingly light and tangy. I can’t wait to go back.

2) Turkey meatloaf and roasted broccoli and cauliflower // I know meat loaf is NOT a pretty food (hence why there’s no picture?) and doesn’t really sound all that appealing, but to me, it’s a comfort food. This one was particularly yummy, and the roasted veggies on the side were tasty, too. Is there a vegetable that doesn’t taste good roasted? I’ve yet to discover one.

3) Avocado toast // As mentioned on Instagram, I couldn’t decide between sweet or savory, so I did what any smart person would do—I ate both. One slice of toast included avocado slices, salt, pepper, lemon juice and crushed red pepper, the other included mashed avocado, a drizzle of honey, and fresh raspberries. Perfection.

Top 3 Lows

1) I’m still nursing a cold // I don’t cough during the day much, but it hits me at night (of course). And the last couple of days I’ve been sneezing like crazy. Hopefully continued use of the NetiPot and some R&R this weekend will nip it in the bud.

2) Arguing with the husband // I don’t like to get extremely personal on here, but the other night we got into a little argument. I said some hurtful things, and now I feel terrible about it. You guys, marriage can be hard. Sometimes, especially when a kid is involved, you just get one another’s nerves. And, sometimes, you just don’t feel like talking. Luckily Mark and I have a strong marriage. We both take our commitment to each other seriously (if we didn’t, why marry in the first place?), and we try not to stay mad at each other. Both of us could work on communication (he could open up more, and I could not be so quick to jump on the defensive), but at the end of the day (or the next morning), we talk things out and try again. We are two imperfect people who are better together than we are separately.

3) My new shoes gave me blisters // Once again I’m struggling to come up with “lows” which isn’t a bad thing! Anyway, I randomly bought some black wedge shoes at TJMaxx the other day hoping they were comfortable enough and low enough for work. They are—except I need to break in the strap across the toes before I do too much walking. Ouch.

Top 3 Highs

1) My wonderful mother // Today is my mom’s birthday! I hope she has a fantastic day, and I’m so grateful for all the support she’s given me over the years. I couldn’t imagine not having a positive relationship with my parents.

2) No more writer’s block // After taking a bit of a blogging “break” for most of last week, I sort of found myself in a bit of a writing funk. Luckily I had some ideas spring up, so now I won’t be sporadically posting or sharing inane bits of rambling (unless that’s what I’m always doing?).

3) Sunny days // After a rainy weekend, we had abundant sunshine this week. The heat was almost unbearable, but at least it was pretty!

Top 3 Links

Choosing What To Share // My Healthyish Life // I think all bloggers struggle with that balance—I know I do sometimes.

Hands // Coffee and Crumbs // Not going to lie, that made me a little misty-eyed.

Physical to Mental Health // The Domestikated Life // I always love Kate’s honesty and openness. I hate that she continues to have issues, but I agree that mental and physical health are undeniably linked.

 [linking up with Kate & Heather]

So tell me…

• What are your plans for the weekend?
• What was your top 3 [pick a category] this past week?