Sending my apologies. I was so busy all day today running errands, packing for my trip, and making sure I had things all together for Sam ... his meals planned out, his clothes laid out (yes, I lay his clothes out every day...Navy blue, black, green...all these colors look the same to him). Anyways, I'm sending out apologies because I was not able to read or comment on each of your post!!
So sorry.. I'll see y'all next Tuesday!
Shug...
Hodgepodge Wednesday...
"A Hodgepodge of 6 thoughts and 7 smiles"
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1. Besides Thanksgiving, something on your November calendar you're looking forward to?
This is a pretty easy one for me....I am so excited about my "Friend Trip" happening tomorrow.
We will be headed out to Branson Mo. This is a good 8 hour drive for us (One way)...Prayers always appreciated for traveling mercies.
2. Dictionary.com's word of the year is '6-7'. Huh?
I do understand this and I wrote a post about it a few weeks back. If you have teenage grandchildren and live in Texas, you will know what this 6-7 stands for. This slang has been here for a while now.
Is it even a word??? I had to consult the internet to find out it's meaning because apparently I'm old and this particular slang is not part of my vocabulary. Is it part of yours? According to the article I read, it's a viral term, more of an inside joke with an unclear meaning driven by social media.
What do you think?
I think the kiddos have had a fun time with this 6-7. They, themselves have laughed with and at each other....AND at parents who have tried so desperately to understand this slang talk. The teachers in our area are so tired of it....and since it has been around for a bit, the kids are tired of it as well. It's kind of like how we used to say "Cool Beans" or "Psyche." Fun for the younger generation and some what annoying for the older folks.
Dictionary.com says it's selection each year ia a "linguistic time capsule reflecting social trends and events, but they also admitted to being confused by '6-7". Some say it means so-so and is sometimes accompanied by the up and down hand motion we associate with the phrase so-so.
What word do you think would have made a better choice?
Perhaps I wouldn't give it just one word...maybe a sentence, like......."He could be 6 Hmmm' maybe 7 foot tall.
3. What's a food, trend, activity, or thing people love but you think is so-so?
Okay...here I go with this one... PIERCINGS. Face piercings particularly. Yep, I said it! Maybe I didn't even answer this question correctly cause in my humble opinion, I don't even consider the lip, eyebrow, nose piercings to even be So-So. I'm not judging here...I'm just saying that I TOTALLY DO NOT UNDERSTAND THIS TREND. But you know what? To each his own....if this is something that makes your heart sing, then
So-So
4. Are you a Tea drinker? Hot or cold? How do you like yours and at what time of day? Do you like flavored or teas billed as calming, energizing, healing, etc?
Well.....I do live in the South. This means we drink tea all the time. Morning, mid morning, lunch, afternoon, dinner, before we go to bed......ANYTIME.
Sweet Iced tea is a favorite, but I do like hot tea as well. I actually drink Half and Half tea most of the time.
Half sweet, Half unsweet.
No energizing tea for me.
5. The November Hodgepodge has always include a weekly gratitude question. Here's the question for today. What are three things that make your heart sing?
THE GLOW OF OUR HOME!!
MOMENTS THAT REMINDS ME OF WHAT REALLY MATTERS IN LIFE!!
SMALL SEASONAL WONDERS
6. Insert your own Random thought here:
I just told Sam that I don't think I have a random thought....His reply..."I know" and he said it with a laugh. He knows me too well.
I guess my random thought might be......How long will it take for my body to adjust to this Time Change? I've been waking up around 4:30 and by 8:00 PM.....I am SLEEPY!
Wishing you all a Super Duper...Awesome Day.
Shug..💛
Here we are....Tuesday morning already!! Election Day. Thank goodness, Sam and I voted early.
Today's plan is a simple one. Hanging out at HOME....tackling the laundry, checking off a few chores before life gets busy again. My main focus, though, is getting my bag packed for my upcoming girls' trip to Branson, Mo. But before I can even think about packing cute outfits, I need to cook a few meals to tuck into the freezer for Sam. Gotta make sure he eats while I'm gone. I sure don't want him resorting to cereal three times a day.
I'm not worried about leaving him for a few days... The girls will be around (both of them only live a couple miles away). His brother is near by and so is my brother and sister-in-law. 💛💛💛💛💛. We are not leaving until Thursday, so I will be out of pocket from Thursday the 6th until Tuesday the 12th.
Speaking of this trip.... it's going to be a brand-new adventure for me. I've never really gone on any overnight trips without Sam, and I'll be honest, I'm feeling a mix of excitement and "oh goodness, what have I gotten myself into?" I'll be sharing a room with one of my dear friends, which sounds perfectly fun....until bedtime rolls around.
You see, I've got quirks. Not the cute kind, either. I'm in bed by 9:00 and asleep by 9:10... just like clockwork. I can't sleep without my box fan blowing at full speed (NO white noise effects from my phone for me). I need the REAL thing! I make a few nightly trips to the bathroom. And yes, rumor has it that I might even snore a little.. OKAY fine, I might snore a good bit. But only when I'm tired.
So, as I pack my suitcase, I'm also packing a healthy dose of self-awareness and a pinch of prayer that my roommate doesn't secretly record my midnight symphony. She is so funny and I can assure you, she will be laughing. I just keep telling myself, "I can, I can....I think I can."
Oh, and here's the kicker..... I am an early riser. I'll be up before sunrise, sipping coffee and chatting with the Lord, while my three friends are still deep in dreamland. Could I possibly be diagnosed with a new phobia by the end of this trip.. "Dormaphobia" ......The fear of disturbing your roommate with your nighttime craziness. "Dormaphobia" is not a real phobia...I just made this one up, but it sounds realistic. 😂
Did you know there are over 500 named phobias??
I'm kinda proud of myself for stepping out of my comfort zone. After all, life is too short to stay home just because a box fan might not fit in my suitcase!! I'll be toting it anyways...through the lobby of the hotel and straight up to The room.
Well friends....these are my plans for the day. Here I go....work to do!!
Hugs to ALL
Shug.
Sending my apologies. I was so busy all day today running errands, packing for my trip, and making sure I had things all together for Sam...
