Wasn't it just last week that we did September's FIRST Hodgepodge? Good grief this month has just flown by!!
Joyce gives us some great questions to answer, then you hop back to her site to link-up and share with other Hodgepodgers! Join in the fun!! Thank you, Joyce!!
Somehow we're into the last Hodgepodge of September. Hmmm...not sure how we got here so quickly, but you can't stop time so onward it is. Answer the questions on your own blog, then jump back here tomorrow and add your link to the party. See you there!
1. Something on your October calendar that makes you smile?
There are a few things, actually! Joey and Darlene are coming for a visit over the Columbus Day holiday; we have a birthday dinner scheduled with some friends; our grandchildren both have birthdays; and I get my eye exam followed by my NEW glasses. I'm so excited to get new glasses!
2. Food for the soul or music for the soul...which camp are you in?
Food, definitely. Tell us why?
Well, I do love music but eating out at a restaurant we really like can boost my spirits faster than any song someone might play. I come from a long, long, long line of foodies and married into a family just like mine. Mangiare!
3. What are two or three things you've learned recently as the result of an online search?
I was very disappointed to learn that the "free" cruise we got with our New Orleans trip (through Bluegreen Vacations - yes, we listened to a time-share sales pitch thinking we were really getting a free cruise) is not free at all. As a matter of fact, I found a better price on Expedia.com than my "free" certificate was getting us. All a bunch of hot air. Bummed. Threw it in the trash. No cruise for us this spring.
4. Share your favorite game day recipe. You can describe it, post the how-to, or add a link to the actual recipe.
Well, years ago, when the boys were still living at home, I liked to make tacos. We had a wonderful family room that had a wet-bar and space to set-up a taco buffet for football Sundays. Loved doing that. Now, Joe isn't crazy about tacos. We don't really have a game-day recipe or routine anymore. Nothing special.
5. What are
your five essential steps for creating the perfect morning routine?
Getting out of bed when the alarm goes off helps (snicker), so I don't have to hurry. I always put my clothes out the night before, including undies and accessories. I do that because I don't turn bright lights on in the morning. Taking my thyroid pill on an empty stomach is always critical to getting me going. A shower, definitely, and I wash my curly hair every day. I clean the cats' bowls and feed them before packing my breakfast and lunch. Because my thyroid pill needs time to dissolve and get into my system, I eat breakfast at work (I go in an hour before my official start time of 8:00). I scan through the newspaper, including the comics. Morning prayers follow unless I am running a little late. I pray in the car, on my way to the office, when that happens. I guess that is more than five things, but I do have my routine down to a science and hate having it interrupted on work days. Joe never gets up until I am out the door, bless him (and that is why I don't turn the bright lights on)!
6. What small thing have you taken note of today?
I called Joe (we rarely talk during the day) to see how he is feeling today. Wonder of wonders, he is feeling a little better and so am I!!! Hoping we are about done with these colds!! Maybe that's not so small, but I was sure happy to hear he feels better!
7. Sum up your September in seven words or less.
Hospital.Heart.Sinus.Virus.Tissues.Medicine.Thankful.
8. Insert your own random thought here.
I have had this business card holder for years and years. It was a gift from my brother and sister-in-law one year when they were here visiting. I look at it every day and think of my brother (who died of cancer 11 years ago). It makes me smile.
That's it for today! I appreciate your visit!! Peace & hugs!
Loveeee the card holder...thanks for the smiles. Have a beautiful day, Terri. (glad to hear you and Joe are feeling better)
ReplyDeleteGlad you're feeling better. Hopefully if we have to sum up October at the end of the month it will be better than September. You are a much earlier riser than me.
ReplyDeleteAww the card holder cat is cute. Glad you both are feeling better.
ReplyDeleteOh, the card holder is adorable and what a sweet memory of your precious brother. I have some things mine has made me and wouldn't take a million dollars for them. Family is so important!!! Soooooo glad you're FINALLY on the mend....it's about time! HOPE you have a great Wednesday!
ReplyDeleteI so enjoyed reading about your morning routine. Made me feel like I was visiting there. So nice of you to not disturb Joe when you get up. :-) Glad that nasty cold is leaving. Hopefully it will be a great October for you. So lovely to have that cute, sweet reminder of your brother. God bless you this day!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you and Joe have survived September. It was a rough one, for sure, but your October looks a lot better.
ReplyDeleteHope by the weekend you're both rid of your horrible colds. Love your card holder too.
ReplyDeleteWhy do you get to work an hour early! lol You have a lot of nice things going on in October - I like this month myself. I like food and music for the soul. Sorry about the cruise.
ReplyDeleteI would have loved doing this one this week. I had another commitment for this Wednesday. She had fun questions to answer.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your kind words and for stopping by.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you two are feeling better. I love your card holder!
ReplyDeleteSorry about the cruise. Sounds like you have some fun things on your October calendar! That card holder is sweet, as is the memory.
ReplyDeleteI always put my clothes out the night before too.If I didn't, I'd never make it. Darn shame about the cruise. Guess what I forgot about October? Birdie's birthday. Good thing she doesn't read the blog. LOL
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