It’s Wednesday (although my mind kept thinking it was Thursday), which means it’s time for Joyce’s Hodgepodge! I always appreciate her questions. They’re both fun and thought-provoking.
1. I included this quote (attributed to William H. Danforth) in my blog post yesterday… “The best cure for a sluggish mind is to disturb its routine.” When was the last time you ‘disturbed your routine’ and how’d you do it?
I took my youngest to college last weekend, so how’s that for changing up the routine?!! If you read my blog regularly, you already know this.
My life has gotten quite busy, though, because this is the last week before school starts, so I’m working like crazy to get my room and plans in order.
Yesterday was a better day for me emotionally. I didn’t cry. Not once. I did get antsy when Rooster didn’t reply to a text I sent him, but he texted me later in the day, so all was good.
My life is all about new routines at the moment!
2. What’s your favorite fried food indulgence?
I love Chick-fil-A’s tater tots. I enjoy stopping by in the mornings, on my way to school, and grabbing a box and a bottle of orange juice. Yum!
3. Did you have an allowance as a kid? What did you do with it? Do you give your own kids an allowance?
I did receive an allowance as a child. I tithed out of it and saved the rest to buy Christmas presents with. Back then, we really didn’t go shopping very often. The only time I every went to Walmart was to go Christmas shopping. Strange, eh? I lived in a small town, and it took thirty minutes to get to a bigger town that had a decent store.
I did give my own children allowances, which I never tied into chores, by the way. They had to tithe 1/10, put 1/10 in savings, and then could do whatever they wanted with the rest. Sometimes they saved it; other times, they didn’t.
4. What’s something you wish you knew more about?
I wish I knew more about how to make a lot of money quickly so that I could retire at the age of 43, sit on the couch eating bon bons, and watch soap operas all day.
😀
I’ll bet you think I’m kidding.
😉
5. Is there anything you feel too old to do anymore? If so, what?
Most of the time, I don’t feel old. I don’t look my age, I don’t think, and I truly believe it’s mind over matter.
However, realistically, I know that I’m too old to do things that require me to jump up and down.
Why?
Because, after having two children, my ability to hold what’s in my bladder is not as good as it once was, and, well, there might be leakage if I attempt to do things like skip or jump rope.
Just sayin’.
😉
6. What’s a song you think has a great first line?
Well, I was going to say Tale as Old as Time, figuring that my friend, Rebecca, would approve, but honestly, the first song with a meaningful first line that came to mind was Amazing Grace.
Getting all perfectionist on you, I wasn’t sure how many words encompassed a “first line,” so I wasn’t sure how much leeway I had.
Yeah, I overanalyze almost everything. LOL
Either way, Amazing Grace is such a beautiful song, and those two words, which constitute the first line, say it all.
I sang this song to Chicky (before the version below came out) every night as I rocked her to sleep. She memorized the song and eventually could sing all four verses with me. Such a sweet memory.
I was fortunate to get to see Chris Tomlin perform this song live two summers ago. Fantastic artist. Fantastic song.
7. Who are you writing to/for when you create a blog post? In other words…as you write, who is the audience in your head?
This is a very interesting question.
As I go throughout my day, I often compose blog posts in my head, depending on what’s been happening. As I write, be it in my head, at the computer, or on my phone (there’s a WordPress app, in case you didn’t know), I feel as if I’m addressing my words to friends, for that is what I consider those who read my blog.
I have, occasionally, addressed my posts to my children. There have been times when I’m emotional…either happy or sad…and feel the need to speak to them. I have no idea if they read my posts. However, I feel like my blog is part of the legacy I want to leave to my children one day…in case they ever want to really know who their mama is.
Gosh…I keep on thinking about this question.
You know, I’ve often wondered why I and the world-at-large blog.
I’ve decided that a small part of it is the desire to be known. I don’t want to leave this world one day and not have people know who I really was. I also want people to understand me.
Another reason, for me, is that I don’t want others to feel alone in their feelings. I often feel like I can’t talk to people face-to-face about my deep insecurities and emotional state of mind. Or rather, I think that people really don’t want to hear about my life’s ups and downs. Reading my blog is a person’s choice, though, and it frees me up write to my heart’s content.
Now, when others comment and sometimes offer advice, I realize that 1) they were listening, and 2) they are empathetic because they’ve gone through similar things.
So, that, in a very large nutshell, is my answer to this question. 😀
8. My Random Thought
Last night, the Mr. and I went to a local Mexican restaurant for dinner.
When we walked in, we heard a lot of music and singing.
What was up?
It was Mariachi Night!
It was quite entertaining, let me tell you, and lent a fun atmosphere to the dining experience.
I recorded the band when they played for a table beside us.
The song speeds up toward the end, and if you watch long enough, you’ll be struck by the talent of the gentleman in the front playing the violin.
Enjoy!
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