Wednesday, February 27, 2013

A Farewell To February Hodgepodge

Welcome to this week's edition of the Wednesday Hodgepodge. I've had a crazy busy fun few days, and I'm always happy to have the Hodgepodge to remind me what day of the week it is. Add your link to the bottom of my post, and then 'March' on over to some of the other blogs participating. Here we go-

1. When were you last facing an ocean?  In ONE word describe how you felt when you faced that ocean.

When did I last face an ocean?  Yesterday.

If you follow me on Instagram (Daleyshots) or Twitter (Daleyjoy) or Facebook, then you know I spent a long weekend in Florida.  


Are there pictures?  Silly question, of course there are pictures. And words! You can relax though, because I'm saving all that for another day. 


One word to describe it?

Bliss.

2. What are three sounds you hate to hear?

Angry words, breaking glass, a mosquito buzzing in my ear

3. This question comes to you courtesy of some real life friends. Hi real life friends! When you shop for clothes do you try everything on in the store or do you buy, try on at home, and then return what you don't like or what doesn't fit?

This topic came up when I was out to lunch with friends recently, and I was surprised at how many people said they never try anything on in the stores. I never buy without trying on. I feel like I'd constantly be returning things otherwise. I do order online occasionally, but not often mostly because I like to try things on before I buy.

4. February 26th is National Pistachio Day...are you a fan of the little green nut?  Do you use them in cooking and baking or prefer to eat them right out of the shell?

I love pistachios any old way. I love them right out of the shell, but baked into something is good too. Last Easter daughter2 made pistachio cupcakes for dessert. 


They were yummy, and really pretty too. She used pistachio pudding in the batter and then sprinkled real nuts on top.

5. When did you last have to compromise with someone? Were you happy to reach a compromise or slightly irritated it came to that?

Well.  I'm married. Ha.

I can't remember a specific compromise, but it was likely with my hubs.

I think in marriage compromise needs to happen on a regular basis. I like to have my way, because who doesn't, but I value peace more so its not often I refuse to compromise.  I will say its less irritating when you know your spouse is willing to do the same.

6. Have you ever written a letter to an elected official?  Did you get a response?

Yes and no. That was annoying. I think when possible correspondence should be acknowledged, especially when you consider we are their employers.  An automated email sent in return at least acknowledges receipt.  

7. We 'March' into a new month at the end of the week...what is something on your March calendar guaranteed to make you smile?

My girls will be home for Easter and that is always guaranteed to make me smile. We are also hoping to have hub's brother and sister in law visit for a weekend and I'm really looking forward to that.

8.  Insert your own random thought here.

Okay, one picture-


Happy Wednesday!




37 comments:

  1. those cupcakes look awesome...
    one day maybe i'll make it back to the beach...miss it

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  2. Amen to marriage being a compromise! :-) So worth it, though, don't you think?

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  3. Can't wait to see more pictures and hear about your trip! I love to travel through you! I still think you would make a good travel reporter. lol
    until next time...nel

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  4. I totally missed the whole "one word" bit in #1. lol Ooops.

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  5. A buzzing mosquito is so irritating isn't it? Didn't think about that one. And that's a wonderful picture! :)

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  6. A long weekend at a warm beach is sure to make a person smile. Definitely bliss. Looking forward to some beach time in a few weeks with most of the gang. Smiling just thinking about it! Have a great day.

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  7. A trip to the ocean always does a heart good...glad you had fun! Love the seagull picture! Those cupcakes do look DE-LISH! I agree...a mosquito buzzing in my ear is the worst! Yes, marriage is always about compromise...you win some, you lose some!

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  8. Your one word (nr. 1) is so perfect. It is bliss!
    Happy you got a weekend away!

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  9. Florida-this time of the year-yes blissful. I always try on before buying.

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  10. Those cupcakes look mighty good!
    Where are you in Florida? We are heading down this weekend, if that pesky government business doesn't close the airports down!

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  11. Glad you enjoyed your visit to Florida. I'm curious where, specifically, you went. I'm in northern Florida and fifteen minutes from the beach. I'm sure you're happy to be home!

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  12. I loved your questions this week!

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  13. I'm looking forward to Easter too... its always just a fun, wonderful day

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  14. I certainly am looking forward to hearing/seeing all about your trip to Florida.

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  15. A long weekend in Florida? Now there's the perfect way to send winter on its way!

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  16. Good morning! You managed to come up with 3 more things I DEFINITELY hate to hear, haha. The mosquito for sure, and a fly or bee! Florida sounds wonderful! Enjoy your day!

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  17. Good answer on comprimise for sure! Those cupcakes look divine, even with the nuts on top. I always have fun with the HP! Thanks for keeping on keeping on! :o)

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  18. A long weekend in Florida sounds perfect. Can't wait to hear about it! Your Easter sounds like it will be wonderful.

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  19. Loved seeing all your instagrams from Florida...next best thing to being there for real! So funny I had to redo my #2 I did WH when I was barely awake so I read it wrong...and buzzing bug in ear shivers! I know your excitement for Easter and family....I can't wait! Have a wonderful Wednesday!

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  20. i CANNOT wait to hear all about Florida! :) I am so jealous of your sunshine while we were stuck in what seemed like endless snow!

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  21. My office space is next to a daycare. It took me a while to get used to all the commotion. Mostly it's happy noises of kids playing or singing songs, but there's still one sound that cuts through me like a knife ... a new child crying and sobbing for their mommy or daddy. We just had one yesterday. :(

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    1. I agree that really is the saddest sound ever :( ;(

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  22. The cupcakes look great and what a perfect spring dessert. I can't wait to see pictures from your weekend in Florida. The ocean there is so blue and beautiful!

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  23. Those cupcakes made my mouth water. I think I will go home and make some tonight! Can't wait to hear about Florida. Where were you? I am from West Palm Beach and we used to run to the Keys for the day....loved the east coast...now I love the Gulf coast too...there is nothing like those sugar sand beaches.

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  24. I love that photo, we have birds similar to that, egrets, they're all over this town! You're lucky to have gone to Florida its so perfect down there. I've never been!

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  25. I enjoyed this post, maybe I can join in in the future! :-)

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  26. The cupcakes are so delectable! I do look forward to seeing and hearing all about your FL trip. I have enjoyed seeing pics on Instagram though.

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  27. The cupcakes made me hungry! I totally agree that compromise is essential to a healthy marriage... sorry and thank you are too; even if you don't know why you're saying it, your spouse does.

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  28. I like those cupcakes, they look great! And the photo, oh my -summer pure and warm! Love it all.

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  29. I was/am jealous of your toes in the sand time!

    Looks like a lot of peeps are looking forward to Easter...for one reason or another. :)

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  30. It's been a while since I participated. It feels go to do so again. I put something similar to angry words on my post twice... arguing outside my house and arguing inside my house. :-(

    Have a great week. Thanks for being so faithful to keep up your meme... it is lots of fun.

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  31. I won't be seeing everyone at Easter but that's because everyone will be here two weeks later for the wedding of my bestie's daughter and then on Mother's Day when DoodleBug graduates from college and then...LOL So I'll gladly give up Easter! :) Would your lovely daughter care to share the cupcake recipe? I'd love to try them. Thanks so much for hosting the Hodge Podge every week! It's one of my most favorite things to do!

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  32. Thanks for the prompt for posting! I love all the random questions that make me think about things that I don't typically think about!

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  33. those cupcakes are cute! great easter idea :) i actually don't even know what pistachios taste like...

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  34. Having the ocean nearby is grand, never touched pistachios yet in my land.

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  35. Thanks for visiting my blog. Spring seems far off here also because its currently snowing :)

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  36. Florida sounds wonderful !! Thanks for hosting this and thanks for stopping by my blog :)

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