Welcome to another edition of The Wednesday Hodgepodge. If you've answered today's questions, add your link at the end of my post, then leave a comment for your neighbor there, because comments make the blog world go round. Here we go-
2. On a scale of 1-10 how much of a planner are you?
3. Do you have a menu plan for the week? If so tell us one or two things that are on it. If not, what's your plan for not having a plan lol?
I do. I hold it loosely because if someone suggests a meet up someplace I'm on board. I make a general meal plan at the beginning of the week and adjust as needed. We're out a lot and on the go a lot but since we're home this week, I'm trying to eat on the lighter side.
I used to love the California Pizza Kitchen's BBQ salad and I'm making a knock off version of that this week. It calls for jicama which I like, but I've never cut into one so that's something new. I'm also making a slow cooker swiss steak on Thursday because I'm out for a good chunk of the day and like not having to think about dinner when I get home.
4. The Hodgepodge lands on National Bucket List Day. Do you have a bucket list? Is it written down or just in your head? What is one thing on your bucket list? If you don't have a list, what is one thing you'd add to a list if you did? Yes I'm going to make you think about it.
Not a written one, but I suppose there's one running through my head. I used to keep a list on my sidebar called 101 in 1001 which was a list of 101 things (both large and small) that I wanted to see/do/try/complete in the next 1001 days. I might revisit that now that I remember it's there.
Okay, true story I went down a rabbit hole reading back over my lists and I'm definitely going to revisit. I might make it a link up if anyone would be interested in trying it too. Here are the links to my first list, and my second. The last one was 'completed' in 2018 so it's been a while.
5. Rain buckets, a drop in the bucket, couldn't carry a tune in a bucket, sweat buckets, cry buckets...which 'bucket' idiom applies to your life in some way currently?
Nothing stands out, but 'couldn't carry a tune in a bucket' always applies lol.
6. Insert your own random thought here.
Many of you who've been around the Hodgepodge a long time used to also read my daughter's blogs. They both more or less set them aside because life is busy and they're trying to be intentional about how much time they spend online while raising young children.
Both are back, not in daily posting (ain't nobody got time for that!!), but they're figuring out what works in this season of life. Hop over and say hi if you're interested in catching up. Daughter1 shares some exciting news I will definitely be weighing in on, and Daughter2 most recently shared her baby's birth story, which isn't everyone's cup of tea, but I enjoy reading them. I love the details written out to remember and wish I'd recorded more of life's everyday 'stuff' when mine were little.
Have a great Wednesday everyone!
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I'll hop on over to check out both blogs! I always enjoyed reading them in the past. I have never purchased jicama. I would have to google how to cut it!
ReplyDeleteThe crockpot is definitely a BFF, huh? I'm intrigued by Daughter1's news! :)
ReplyDeleteI use to make dinner list when my house was full, it was so easy to come home and not worry what was for dinner. What is jicama?
ReplyDeleteThat's good your daughters are back to blogging! I always think I'm going to abandon it but yet, I never do.
ReplyDeleteI'd probably have to say I'm an 8 or a 9 when it comes to planning; I'm getting much, much better about going with the flow though so I might have even dropped to a 6 or a 7 but sometimes it can take me a moment to adjust and pivot my plan.
ReplyDeleteI did read your post about the 'change of plans' for y'all. Your menu planning sounds good. When people are coming, I do better with that. I'm excited for your trip to the UK. I'll have to pop over and catch up with your girls! Happy day to you!
ReplyDeleteI hit something and my comment disappeared. Your meal sound good, hope you enjoy them this week. I need to make some lists and we need to get out of this house. You of course are busy often which is wonderful. Yes, you should visit the UK again. I would love to go back. That you for their links. I will try to get over to visit with them. Have a great day.
ReplyDeleteThanks for another week of questions. I enjoyed your answers and I'm so glad you have a trip on the calendar. Looking forward to hearing all about it.
ReplyDeleteI would also say I'm a planner, but not overly obsessive about it. And with each passing year, I feel like I'm getting more flexible in my approach. I'm looking forward to seeing what your daughters are up to on their blogs!
ReplyDeleteI am happy that I don't have to cook anymore ! Once it had been my hobby, but long time ago ! I also love to go to the UK for me it's easy with the Eurostar from Brussels to London it takes 2 h and a little bit ! Quicker then going from one end of Brussels to the other !
ReplyDeleteI read Shannon's blog and am so excited for them, but all that moving just makes me tired. The youngsters have the energy for it!! I also enjoyed Maggie's birth story. The Hodgepodge is the week's highlight, so thank you for continuing the fun each week, Joyce. I said I am a 7 for planning but I lean more to organization and then letting the scenario play out from there. Probably should be more of a 6. Happy Hodgepodge day!!
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ReplyDeleteI read both of your girls blog posts. I do enjoy the way they write. I also love what Shannon shared about the sensitivity of time online. That balance and what all to share. She is very wise, and I appreciated her words.
I have been busy with gardening. I hope to join in the Hodgepodge in May... it might be more of a once a month thing for me. The garden season is in full swing, happy days.
Take Care Joyce, and I always enjoy your posts.
Carla
When did you last have cancelled plans? Were you happy about that or disappointed?
ReplyDeleteI haven ‘t cancelled plans in years, I rarely have them made.
On a scale of 1-10 how much of a planner are you?
Ab out a five
Do you have a menu plan for the week? If so tell us one or two things that are on it. If not, what's your plan for not having a plan lol?
I use to when my girls were little
The Hodgepodge lands on National Bucket List Day. Do you have a bucket list? Is it written down or just in your head? What is one thing on your bucket list? If you don't have a list, what is one thing you'd add to a list if you did? Yes I'm going to make you think about it.
Nope bucket list.
Rain buckets, a drop in the bucket, couldn't carry a tune in a bucket, sweat buckets, cry buckets...which 'bucket' idiom applies to your life in some way currently?
I can’t carry a tune, when I cry, I cry buckets.
Insert your own random thought here.
If I tried to kick the bucket, I would miss and end up on my bum.
Oh, wish I had participated in this but time just seems to get away from me. Great questions and loved your answers. Have a great rest of the week!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed your answers. How fun that your daughter's blog too. I also liked your 101 in 1001 idea. That's cool.
ReplyDeleteYes, we have to be flexible because "life happens" That is nice that your daughters have blogs. I am the only one in my family that blogs. I have been blogging since 2002 and I still have my old website/blog up. The old blog is done in html and the pages are more layered and link to other pages. I moved to blogger because it was easier for other bloggers. My old site has over 300 pages!
ReplyDeleteWhile I enjoy eating Jicama, I definitely do not like cutting into one. They are sooo dense!
ReplyDelete“Cry buckets” is the one that stands out to me (anyone who knows me knows why). But at the same time, I know that as eternity progresses, even that will be just a “drop in the bucket.
I read the blogs of both of your daughters. They are fine young women and good writers (as time allows, which is as it should be). Now I know how/why you expect to return to the UK!
It's been a while since I visited. It's been a busy April! I'll go visit your daughters' blogs.
ReplyDeleteI took a quick look at your daughters' blogs and that is really interesting news from Daughter #1! No wonder you have a return to the UK on your calendar!
ReplyDeleteI have both your girls' blogs in my sidebar and had noticed they both updated, but haven't had time to read. Now I will!
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