I thought I’d switch things up and join in The Wednesday Hodgepodge this week. Joyce provides some questions, and we share our answers here.
1. What's something on your August calendar you're looking forward to? Or dreading if that's easier to answer.
Lots to look foward to! I’m looking foward to getting the water tank on our camper replaced so we can go camping. We’re going to miss the first half of a 10-day trip that we’ve planned, but fingers crossed we’ll make it to the second part.
2. August 5th is National Oyster Day...do you partake? How do you feel about pearls?
I’ve never had oysters. Well, maybe smoked oysters from a tin, which are quite tasty. I love pearls! My favorite jewelry is a pair of pearl earrings my husband gave me on our first Valentine’s Day together. I also have a pearl bracelet he gave me for a wedding anniversary.
3. Tell us about a time when you felt like 'the world was your oyster'.
In the early years of marriage when our kids were little. It was all I wanted in the world, to have those babies and be a stay-at-home mom. I’ve since learned that life is a gift, no matter what stage. But I loved the innocence of those days and the anticipation of what lie ahead.
4. Trip Advisor lists seven islands in the US that require no passport (for US citizens). If you're answering today from outside the US you'll still need to produce yours. An-y-way, have you been to any of the seven? Let's pretend you get an all expense paid trip to one this month...which one do you choose and why?
Catalina Island California~Martha's Vineyard Massachusetts~Mackinac Island Michigan~Key West Florida~South Padre Island Texas~or Kauai Hawaii
I’ve been to Martha’s Vineyard and Kauai. I would love to go back to Kauai. With this guy ❤
5. Sylvia Plath is credited with the following-
"August rain: the best of the summer gone, and the new fall not yet born. The odd uneven time."
Agree or disagree? In other words, how do you feel about this month?
Totally disagree. August is when the summer really begins to get lazy. We no longer have kids in school (which beings mid-August here), so it’s a great time to still experience what summer has to offer without the crowds.
6. Insert your own random thought here.
A couple of ‘pearls of wisdom’ I’ve come across this week:
Being blessed is a privilege. Becoming a blessing is the Purpose.
Maybe the amount of beautiful things that happen in your life depends on how much you notice them.
Love your random bits of wisdom. Especially noticing the beautiful things.
ReplyDeleteI hope your camper is fixed soon so you can enjoy that trip.
Lovely Q&A! I love pearls, too...they're so classy and can be worn with anything from casual to dressy. The first gift Brian ever gave me (when we were dating) was a pair of pearl earrings. Now oysters, I will definitely pass on!
ReplyDeleteI love the wisdom shared, especially about being a blessing. I hope the replacement goes smoothly and you can still enjoy your planned camping trip.
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