Thankful Thursday

This week one of the things I am thankful for is that we made reservations for a short trip in March.  I can't wait!!

Cathy

Wednesday Hodgepodge

First of all today, I want to say thank you Joyce for doing the Hodgepodge for us every week.  I know I really appreciate it.

If you would like to participate, just click on the button to the left to go to Joyce's blog and get the questions and then answer them on your blog and link up with her afterward.  You'll like the crowd that gathers there.  We have so much fun every week.

So now on with the questions.



1. Can you believe it's the end of January? What was the best day of January 2017 for you, and why?
My favorite day of January was Sunday the 22nd because we babysat for Colton and so much fun.

2. What sounds make up the background noise in your life?
Southern Gospel Music.  I listen to it on Pandora all day at work.  Love it!

3. I read on the Power of Positivity website a list of ten things to drop from your life right now. They are-

anger outbursts, people who put you down, regret, negative self talk, being a people pleaser, the notion you need to be perfect, the past (but keep the lessons learned!), gossip and judgment, comparing yourself to others, and the word hate (focus on what you love instead)

Which thing on the list do you most need to drop? Are you trying or will you try?
Probably comparing myself to others. Yes I am trying.,

4. What is sacred to you?
The Word of God

5. January is National Oatmeal month. Are you a fan, and if so how do you like it?
Yes, I love oatmeal.  Favorite is maple flavored with a little milk.

6. What feelings does twilight stir up in you?
I'm not sure I've thought about this before.  However, I do love the sky at twilight.  Of course, as evidenced by my many pictures on this blog, I love the sky just about anytime.

7. Something you're looking forward to next month?
Our 28th Anniversary.  Hope we get to have some celebration.  Last year on our anniversary, I had my first chemo treatment.  Hoping this one will be a little more fun.

8. Insert your own random thought here.

Cathy

Friday Foto Friends

Sharing some photos of my week.  Click the button above if you'd like to play along too.

Heading towards home andf we saw this hot air balloon.

Cool sky - taken through the door window at church Sunday evening.

Lucy and me.  She was so happy her mommy was home after work.  Looks like mommy was happy too.  See, my hair is growing back!

Loved the morning sky on the way to work.  Do you like my Mickey antenna topper?

Snow showers this morning.

Thankful Thursday

Today I am thankful for:

1.  My daughter who comes weekly to clean my house. She helps me out so much. Plus sometimes she brings the baby and hubby and I get to spend some time with him. Last night she came after work and we enjoyed talking and laughing with her and the baby so much.

2.  The dog is starting to calm down some now with the baby which makes things much more pleasant when he's here.

3.  The milder weather we've had this winter so far. I know it's getting ready to start getting colder, but I'm thankful for the warmer temps we have been having. It's been so nice.

4. For Saturday nights at home with hubby. We're doing Saturday night Harry Potter movies. I think this coming Saturday is either the 4th of 5th movie. I love that time with just Tracy and me and the dog.

5.  Thankful Thursday. Thank you Rebecca Jo for hosting Thankful Thursday every week. It helps me to stop and think of things each week that I'm thankful for. Big things or small things, I want and need to always remember to be thankful.  Click the button at the top to go visit Rebecca Jo and to join in with us at Thankful Thursday.

Cathy

Wednesday Hodgepodge

 

1. "The cure for anything is salt water-tears, sweat, or the sea." (Isak Dinesan) Would you agree? Of the three, which has 'cured' you most recently?
I agree, especially with the sea.  Nothing relaxes and calms me like seeing the ocean.


2. What's something you can't eat without salt? Do you normally salt your food a lot, a little, or not at all?
I must have salt on fresh from the garden tomatoes, watermelon, eggs and potatoes.  Otherwise, I don't use much salt.

3. Sands of time, bury your head in the sand, built on sand, or draw a line in the sand...which sandy phrase could best be applied to something in your life right now? 
Probably Sands of time.  Seems time is flying.  I mean the baby is 4 months old now!  How did that happen?  

4. A favorite book, movie, or song with an island setting or theme?
Castaway is a favorite movie.

5. Yesterday-did you run your day or did it run you? How so?
I think it kinda ran me.  I had made plans for my work day because I had a meeting scheduled in the afternoon.  Came in and found out I had an unscheduled appointment coming in and then they re-scheduled my afternoon meeting to an all day meeting.  So I had to cancel the unscheduled meeting and attend the other.  Then all my other work had to sit until today.  Have to say I didn't mind it to much though.  Learned some good stuff in the meeting I attended.

6. You're on an island holiday. Will I most likely find you parked in a beach chair, shopping in town, on the back of a jet ski, or snorkeling off the back of a catamaran?
 Most likely you'll find me walking down the beach hunting shells and just enjoying the breezes.  You might also find me sitting on my hotel room balcony enjoying the great view like this.

7. What do you think we humans most take for granted?
Our families.  They are always there for us and we sometimes forget to be thankful for that.

8. Insert your own random thought here.
Joyce you are going to love being a grandma!  There is nothing much better.
 

 Cathy