Wednesday Hodgepodge

1. What was your favorite part about growing up in your hometown? 

We all were very close friends.  Many Saturday nights we would cruise around the town and park on the parking lot. While sitting on the parking lot, many friends would come by, and we would just sit and talk.  In the summer, the CARNIVAL came to town. What a fun and exciting week.  I was given an allowance, and I had to make it last all week.  In September, we had a huge Labor Day Celebration that lasted four days!! Garth Brooks even came during Labor Day.  In December, there was a huge Christmas Parade and the streets were lined for miles and miles with people.  No one needed car lights because the town was all decked out in lights at Christmas.

2. Do you prefer 'material' gifts or 'experience' gifts? If you answered experience, tell us about one you've received and truly enjoyed. 

I prefer 'experience' gifts.

On my trip to Hawaii, my girls trip gang had booked massages. I had never had a massage before.  We arrived at the massage place, can't remember the name of it,, but President Obama and his wife were there, I went up to pay and my precious daughter, Amanda had pre-paid for me.  I just started crying.  

I did enjoy the massage experience, but haven't had one since then.

3. Is brown a color featured prominently in your home decor? Your wardrobe? What's a favorite brown thing you own? Of the brown foods listed here which one is your favorite and/or most often consumed... brown sugar, brown rice, pretzels, coffee, dates, cloves, German chocolate cake, whole wheat bread?

My den is mostly brown but that is it.  I have many brown colored clothes and shoes! I have a huge jewelry case.  It contains 8 drawers and two sides to hang my jewelry. It is a favorite of mine because it keeps all my jewelry organized and so easy to locate a piece of jewelry when in a rush.

Coffee is my favorite and most often consumed brown food.

4. Which 'Charlie Brown' character do you relate to most? If you're not sure, you can take a fun quick quiz by clicking here-Which Charlie Brown Character Are You?  or the one found here-Charlie Brown Quiz. I got the same answer on both. 

I am Snoopy, an extreme extrovert.

5. What's a favorite item you've purchased this year?  

My phone.  My old phone finally died, and I had to purchase a new one in April.  I was sad because I had not backed up my photos so I lost pictures of my late hub and daughter.

6. Insert your own random thought here. 

We took our 8th graders to Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg last Friday!!  SHEW!!!  It was a little over a 3 hour bus ride and I was on the boys' bus....I will say no more.  Just glad we made it back safe and sound.

Have a great rest of the week and Enjoy Life! and don't eat too much turkey!

Wednesday Hodgepodge

1. What's something you think is under appreciated. Explain.  

Silence

When someone is silent, I think it is considered a disagreement or that the person is just not paying attention to what you are saying.  Silence  is actually giving that person a time to reflect before responding.  

Even in our homes, well mine, it is very seldom silent and it is just me.  The television or radio is constantly on and even when I exercise, I have headphones on.  We have been bombarded with our phone dinging constantly with messages.

Personally, I feel as though I have become uncomfortable with silence. This is something I need to work on more.  Our world is noisy and silence is important.

2. As winter approaches how do you stay productive? 

I am not very productive during the winter season.  There are some days when I will actually clean out a cabinet (my go-to drawer where I keep too much stuff) or clean out my clothes closet.  

3. What'a popular food you don't like? 

I am not a fan of barbecue or Sushi.  

4. What do you think is more interesting-art or history? Elaborate. 

History is more interesting to me.  History helps us learn from our past and hopefully won't repeat past mistakes. Yesterday, was Veteran's Day, and we had an assembly at school.  Sitting and listening to the amazing stories of our veterans was so captivating.  I also think history helps us understand or get a better perspective of the world we live in today.

I have always been a history nerd! 

5. What advice would you give to someone half your age? 

Always put God first in your life.   Don't be afraid to pursue your dreams/goals. and don't be afraid to make changes.  Prioritize your health.  Take time for yourself...even if it is just a ten minute interrupted soak in the tub.  Enjoy what you are doing.  Always tell those you love that you love them.

6. Insert your own random thought here. 

Interesting last week for me...not talking about the election. 

Last Wednesday, I had a basal cell removed from my ankle, which the dermatologist was just as surprised as I was.  Then on Thursday, I stepped in a hole in my yard as I was walking my dog and tore my ligaments on the top of my foot.!!  Ouch! talk about pain and being nauseous I was.  When one lives my their self, it is hard to maneuver around without any help.  I was crawling in my house.  Luckily, I was able to call my aunt and she and her hub took me to the ER.  SHEW!! I use to laugh at one of those life alert necklace, but now I completely understand why I might need one.

Brighter note...Saturday was the first game of basketball my little man.  He played so well.

Wishing all a great rest of the week and Enjoy Life!