Thanks to Joyce for today's Hodgepodge questions! You can join in HERE!
Hodgepodge Questions-Volume 530
2. What's one word you tend to abbreviate in your writing or speech? (as in rizz for charisma) I abbreviate appointment (appt) often, and those of us who live in Lakeland know what Lkld means.
3. Are you a Hallmark movie watcher this time of year? What's your favorite character from a holiday- themed movie, book, or TV special? I am not a fan of Hallmark movies. Perhaps I should watch another one but my previous experience is that they are all basically the same outline making no surprises or anything really compelling because you know how it will end. Sorry. I'm most likely alone in my thinking. I quit reading Stephen King and Dean Koontz for the same reason. They may have changed as well.
5. What's the most stressful part of the holiday season for you? Spending money. I love giving and just haven't been able to give like I want to. Family and friends understand but that doesn't make it hurt less. Like the little drummer boy, I give what I can with love.
6. Insert your own random thought here. I'm so excited about Christmas dinner and am happy I can be the hostess and so look forward to having my dear friends and my dear sister here for the holiday. Food is a love language and I can do food!!
I find all the spending stressful too, and I think most people agree. I am with you on the Hallmark movies. I want to like them, but I find most of them too sugary for me. Have a great day Terri!
ReplyDeleteHey anything you give is wonderful and the family knows it - that is awesome.
ReplyDeleteYou had me at the red velvet cake! YUMMY!
I'm right there with you and Joyce on the Hallmark movies! Just the sight of that red velvet cake is making my mouth water. Giving what one is able -- with love -- is far more meaningful to me than 'things.' Hugs!
ReplyDeleteFun post. Peace and hugs to you too. Merry Christmas Terri.
ReplyDeleteMaybe, you can bake that cake for your Christmas dinner, Terri. I bet it would be an absolute hit!
ReplyDeleteBlessings!
That is in my plans, Martha! I try to have it every year for Christmas.
DeleteI know that your loved ones know your heart and appreciate anything you give. It really is fun to give.
ReplyDeleteGuess what - I'm watching a Hallmark movie right now. They really are all the same, but I think they are fun. Bob mocks them... :)
Answering the questions here:
ReplyDelete1. Had not heard this word before. I vote with you for PEACE!
2. I abbreviate Jacksonville as Jax, appt for appointment, apt for apartment and ave. for avenue. I also abbreviate names of family members in letters and my personal journal.
3. I enjoy Hallmark but after Tom died, I did not watch it for a year. As you said, they’re avery predictable, but I do enjoy the sets for the stories. Gary really dislikes the background music on Hallmark movies.
4. Somebody in my house has some serious digestive issues, so my diet is not what it used to be. Still healthy, but not the way I used to eat. That said, I’ll eat BBQ brisket any day.
5. The most stressful part of the holiday season for me is dealing with memories that pop up. It’s getting a little easier, but I need to brace myself for that better.
6. I’ve no random thought to share here other than all I’ve put on my own blog. I enjoy your blog so much.