Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Chillin' in the Hodgepodge

Welcome to this week's edition of the Wednesday Hodgepodge. We're still digging out here, thankful the forecasters were overly enthusiastic in their prediction of 2-3 feet. We still have plenty of snow so they weren't completely wrong, but in this instance wrong feels right. 

Okay, here we go...answer the questions on your own blog, then add your link at the end of my post. Be sure to say hi to the blogger who linked before you, because this is one place where traffic is fun!  Here are my answers-


1. When did someone last suggest you 'chill out'? Or, when did you last tell someone (or want to tell someone) to 'chill out'? Or, when did you last tell yourself to 'chill out'?

I had a doctor's appointment last week that had me a little agitated. Pretty sure I told myself to chill out as I sat waiting. My husband doesn't appreciate me telling him to chill out. I don't know why-ha! 

2. What most recently caused your heart to melt?

A much easier question...my daughter's wedding. 

3. "An adventure is only an inconvenience rightly considered. An inconvenience is only an adventure wrongly considered." G.K. Chesterton

Your thoughts? When did you last experience either an adventure or an inconvenience? How did you see it at first, as an adventure or an inconvenience?  Does it feel the same in hindsight?

The weather has caused some inconvenience around here the past few days.  Hubs and I had an appointment scheduled for Monday afternoon about an hour from home that had to be rescheduled. My Women's Bible Study was cancelled today. We're housebound, and I guess in a way, a snow day feels like an adventure...a very mini adventure.  

When an inconvenience cannot be avoided (like bad weather), then might as well embrace it. I think this is something I get better at with age. When I'm delayed, plans are cancelled or changed, or I'm forced to wait unexpectedly, etc I try to see that 'extra' time or new plan as a gift instead of a nuisance. 

4. A Wendy's Frosty, root beer in a frosty mug, or a frosted chocolate cupcake...of these three, which one is your favorite 'frosty' treat?

A cupcake. I haven't had a Frosty in years, and other than a diet coke once in a blue moon, I'm not a soda drinker. 

5. Would you say your life so far this year has been more like a circus or a symphony? Explain why.

I think of a symphony as all the many parts working together to make something beautiful. A circus on the other hand, is more like several acts happening all at once, each one clamoring for my attention. 

I'm a little more circus than symphony at the moment. 

6. Since it's a 'snow day' here, what's your favorite song containing the word 'white'?

White Dress by Ben Rector. I love this song, and I'm hoping our videographers incorporate it into my daughter's wedding film. She loves it too, so was a title she mentioned when they asked her to submit songs.  They asked for six, so I'm sure they won't use all of them, but I do hope this one is in there. 


7. If you had to leave the city you currently live in, what would you find hardest to leave behind?

The natural beauty, most especially autumn in my own backyard. 


8.  Insert your own random thought here.

Is anyone planning to participate in the April A-Z Blog Challenge this year? If you're not familiar with the challenge, here's the 411-you blog every day (except Sundays) during the month of April. Conveniently that works out to 26 posts, and since there are 26 letters in the alphabet, you blog from A-Z. April 1st the letter A, April 2nd the letter B, and so on. 



You can have a theme or just write randomly unrelated posts, whatever you like. Personally I like and need a theme, although I haven't a clue yet what mine will be for this year's challenge. In years past I've written about our European travels, motherhood, a mishmash bag of photographs, my trip to Asia, and last year 'married with children'. You'll find all of these on my sidebar by clicking on the month of April. 

I enjoy the discipline of writing every day, and also getting creative with my chosen topic. Plus, I feel like my writing gets a little sluggish this time of year, and the challenge gives it a much needed kick in the pants. If you're new to the challenge I will tell you that it helps me tremendously to get a head start on the posts. I like to work about three or four days ahead of each letter, and set them to auto post. That way, when life get's busy (and it always does!) I don't stress out about missing a letter or falling behind. 

Yes, missing a letter would stress me out.  

Sign ups are open now, so if you want to participate click here to join the party. Let me know if you're playing along, so I can follow you through the alphabet. 





29 comments:

  1. It's good to know you're handling the snow with a positive attitude :) Might as well embrace it, right?

    I'm finding it a little more difficult to blog,these days,having Ed home all day, so I know I won't tackle the A-Z Challenge. However, I look forward to yours.
    Kathy (from Reflections by Kathy)

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  2. The picture of autumn could be on a postcard-absolutely beautiful. Stay safe during the madness of your snowy weather.

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  3. Well, you answered the question I asked Cathy ... there ARE other songs with the word "white" besides White Christmas. ha!

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  4. Hubby doesn't like me to tell him to chill either. But if you read my answer to question number 1, you can imagine how many times I was telling him to chill in my mind through the whole vehicle deal. :)

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  5. When I saw your topics for the A to Z challenge I realized that I have been visiting over here a long time! I think I remember them all!
    Look forward to reading your alphabet this year.
    I would imagine the crowd at the circus is larger than the symphony! Good company.

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  6. I try to have that be my attitude too when you can't change something, might as well embrace it. It IS easier the older I've gotten.

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  7. I am not familiar with the song or the artist, but did enjoy hearing it while I finished reading your post today! The words are wonderful, and I sure hope the videographer includes it!! Thanks for another great Hodgepodge!!

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  8. That's a beautiful picture from your back yard. I haven't decided for sure yet if I'm doing A-Z this year. I'll be in the middle of Spring Bible Study and my daughter's wedding is that month too. So unless some major inspiration hits me between now and then, I probably won't.

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  9. My goodness, what beauty you have all around you. And, so hope your life becomes a symphony very soon as I can't even imagine all the busyness you have had in recent months. I've never heard that song but it is so pretty and seem most appropriate for your daughter's video for sure. Saying that, I may have to get our daughter's wedding DVD out and watch it again. Happy Wednesday!

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  10. I like your thoughts on the circus vs the symphony. Great post. I'll think about the A-Z.

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  11. The weather can certainly play havoc with any plans. So glad I don't have to stress about getting to work.

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  12. The forecasters are really hearing about their miss with this forecast for the city. They were pretty accurate with ours though. Just shows how God is in control of everything, including the weather.
    Enjoy your snow day :)

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  13. I had never heard that song before, perfect for the video. I figured you guys got hit with snow. This warm weather is nice but it sure don't seem like winter. I really wish we would get a little snow but not until after my daughter comes to visit! I am going to try A-Z this year just not sure what I am going to do it on.

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  14. I'm contemplating the A to Z thing, but I also would need a theme. Might have to think on this one some...

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  15. Your backyard view is stunning, Joyce...love all those trees and beautiful fall colors! Great song choice...and it would be perfect for the wedding video. Stay warm today. I woke up with no heat downstairs...about panicked! Of course, I switched out the batteries on our thermostat and we're good to go!

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  16. What a lovely setting for your beautiful home. I would think it would be an adventure retreat at any time of the year. I don't think I will be able to participate in the challenge. An every day obligation with our schedule is not possible, but it sounds like fun and I have always enjoyed reading your posts.

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  17. I'm not a soda drinker but will occasionally have a float!

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  18. We've been known to rent a stack of movies when a snow storm was predicted. Turned into a fun adventure.

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  19. I'm glad the weather forecasters weren't that accurate either. It's good to hear you and your family are ok. The picture of 'your backyard' (?) is beautiful.

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  20. Probably skipping the A-Z challenge this year. I'm so bad about blogging right now I would stress too much about it. I think a theme helps a lot though.

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  21. Interesting about the BIG snow storm. Glad you are safe and things are not as bad as they predicted.

    Your backyard is beautiful.

    Enjoy your week,
    Carla

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  22. Well nobody likes the doctor office! I had a hearing test today but i didn't get to nervous. When i know there's a shot then i do get freaky. :O

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  23. I did the A-Z challenge last year, and love it! Felt so accomplished afterwards too :) If I lived in that fall foliage, I would have trouble leaving.

    Farin

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  24. I've been thinking of doing the A-Z again... as of right now though, I'm stumped on a theme.

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  25. I like your answer to the Circus/Symphony question. Re: A to Z Blog challenge, yes, I will be participating again this year. It was a real challenge last year but I enjoyed the experience.

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  26. I am thrilled that you are doing A-Z. I cannot wait!

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  27. I commented earlier; maybe it didn't work because it was pre-coffee? Anyway, we had a 3 inch blizzard. Your view is stunning, so it's easy to see how you'd miss it. As for the A to Z, it was too stressful for me last year. A lot of work for a little traffic, and the process didn't feel like writing usually does. I normally find it freeing and invigorating. It wasn't last year but I persevered and am glad I did (in honor of my dad). But I'm looking forward to your theme--and wow, I've been reading here a long time, too, because I remember all those themes !

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  28. I don't think I've ever heard that song before.
    I need to start thinking about the A-Z!

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  29. I have missed these and blogging so much! I am gonna have to put a note to do next week's! Hope all is well - your daughter's wedding looked amazing! Congrats!

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