Leapin' Lizards...It's Wednesday Hodgepodge!

As always, Joyce has picked a bunch of great questions for this week's Hodgepodge. Head on over to her place, From This Side Of The Pond, link up and join in on the fun!

1.  The Hodgepodge falls on the last day of February this year, a leap year. How will you spend that extra day?  Hmm...doing what I always do. Hopping on the treadmill, cleaning house, doing laundry...you get the picture. Oh, and my sweet Alabama bestie is supposed to call me for another one of our marathon chat sessions...I can't wait!  Wonder if we can break our record of 3 1/2 hours this time?

2.  What has recently required a leap of faith on your part?  Well, let's just say that raising teenagers is far from easy.  Can I get an "Amen"?  Rather than try to be a 'friend', I've chosen to take the more difficult road and be a PARENT.  Not an easy choice, by any means, but definitely the right one.

3.  We're one week into the season of Lent...are you marking those days in some way?  Giving something up or adding something extra to normal life?  How's it going so far?  Being that I'm Baptist, we've never really observed Lent.  However, I am committed to worrying less, trusting Him more, and making extra time for prayer. It's so easy to get caught up in the busy routines of every day life that we often don't make time to talk daily with God. I need that time with Him so desperately.

"Prayer is the key in the morning and the bolt on the door at night."

4.  When was the last time you sat beside a fire?  It would have to be when we visited my mother-in-law at Christmas. She had a roaring fire burning in her family room and I stood by it nearly the whole night.

5.  Surf-N-Turf is on the menu.  Do you order as is or do you ask for just the surf (lobster), just the turf (steak), or a menu so you can select another option?  I'm not a big fan of lobster, but I do love a good steak smothered in mushrooms and onions...and dressed with soy sauce! So, it's turf for me!

6.  If you could have any television show back, not in reruns but in new episodes, what program would you choose?  Now, that's not an easy question!  Hmm...let's see.  I'd probably have to say "The Carol Burnett Show" or the "Tonight Show" with Johnny Carson (even though he's passed away). No one could make me laugh quite like Carol Burnett, Tim Conway, and good ol' Johnny.

7.  They say an elephant never forgets.  These days, would you say your memory is more like an elephant or a gnat?  I would have to say that my memory is hanging in there pretty well, so far.  Of course, I've had moments when a telemarketer will call and ask me for my zip code or home address and I draw a complete blank!  So embarrassing!

8.  Insert your own random thought here.  Have any of you heard that Google Friend Connect will soon be eliminated, so the suggestion is for everyone who blogs to join Linky.  As you can see on my sidebar, I've done just.  If you would like to continue to follow me, would you mind following me via Linky?  I would greatly appreciate it!  I will gladly do the same for you!  All you have to do is ask! Also, I'm amazed at how many new job opportunites have opened up since Chris got that verbal offer.  He's had 3 interviews this week already!  He'll be headed to Nashville next Wednesday for another 2nd interview! He's just so excited and encouraged!  God is definitely at work in all of this! Until next time, friends!