Wednesday Hodgepodge

I always love when Wednesday rolls around because that means it's time for Hodgepodge! Please feel free to join along with us.  All you have to do is click on the button and it will take you right to Joyce's blog. Just answer the questions on your own blog and link right up!

1.  When were you last facing an ocean?  Using just ONE word, describe how you felt as you faced that ocean.  The last time I faced the ocean was on our cruise back in December. It made me feel BREATHLESS!  Whenever I take in the vastness of God's creation, I can't help but have my breath completely taken away. I took this picture when we stopped over in St. Maarten.  

2.  What are three sounds you hate to hear?  1). Babies crying-It always brings out the mother in me and I want to soothe them. 2.)  Uncontrolled burping/belching-We live in a society where common manners have fallen by the wayside.  Whatever happened to saying, "Excuse me", rather than just letting it fly? 3.)  Our home security system sounding off-That thing would, literally, wake the dead! I hate when I set it off by accident...scares the living breath right out of me!
                                 
3.  This question comes to you courtesy of some real life friends.  Hi real life friends! When you shop for yourself, do you try everything on in the store before buying, or do you buy, try on at home, and return what you don't like or doesn't fit?  Well, let's just say that Chris often refers to me as "The Queen of Returns".  I detest trying on clothes in stores. I mean...who looks good in those fluorescent lights surrounded by a wall of mirrors? Seriously!  So, I'd much rather try things on in the comfort of my own home and what doesn't pan out, I return.    
4.  February 26th is National Pistachio Day...are you a fan of the little green nut?  Do you use them in cooking or baking or do you prefer to eat them right out of the shell? I do like pistachios right out of the shell, though I don't eat them very often, at all. I much prefer a handful of raw almonds, which is one of my favorite snacks.

5.  When did you last have to compromise with someone?  Were you happy to reach the compromise or slightly irritated  it was necessary? It was on Sunday afternoon and it involved Abby.  As you know, we've all been under the weather lately. I'm still not over the stuff.  We missed church on Sunday, in fact.  Well, that afternoon, Abby asked if her boyfriend, B., could come over. I told her I really didn't think it was a good idea because I didn't want him to come down with the same thing, so I told her 'no'.  She continued to plea her case saying they could just stay outside and visit.  So, needless to say, I compromised by allowing him to come over with the understanding that they couldn't come inside the house.  I must admit, I wasn't real happy about it, but it all worked out fine in the end.  

6.  Have you ever written a letter to an elected official?  Did you get a response? I have and it's been awhile.  I can't even remember what it was about, to be honest, but I don't believe I received a response.

7.  We 'March' into a new month at the end of this week...what's something on your March calendar guaranteed to make you smile?  March is one month that I don't have anything too exciting on my calendar, other than Easter, of course. Not even a doctor or a dental appointment, which is rare!  The main thing I'm excited about March is SPRING'S ARRIVAL!  Time to toss away those heavy coats and get outside and work in my gardens.  I can't wait!  This little fella is a sure sign that it won't be long now!

8.  Insert your own random thought here.  Abby got a letter in the mail from her high school a few days ago stating the she did so well on the PSAT that she's eligible to take some AP courses next year. So proud of her!  She's taking several honors courses this year, but I'm worried about the additional workload that comes with AP classes, not to mention the added stress.  So, we're going to have give this some serious thought over the next several days before it's time to sign up for classes.  I can't believe my baby will be a JUNIOR! Someone, please stop the hands of time from turning!