It's Wednesday again. Time for some good Hodgepodging questions. Join in with your answers to Joyce's questions and link back to From This Side of the Pond.
1. At what age did you feel like a 'grown-up'? What keeps you young now?
I felt like a grown-up at age 18 after landing my first "real" job, making decisions, buying a car, and paying for all my expenses out of my own checking account. I felt even more grown up when I married at 21. Having younger people ask for my opinion or advice about something also makes me feel grown up. HOWEVER, I still feel as young as I did as 22, and though I know my thoughts are more mature, I do not feel old. I take care of myself, can keep up with the young'uns, and I think having a cheerful and grateful attitude are also factors in feeling young. It never ceases to surprise me that I have friends my age who are great-grandmothers! How did that happen?
2. When did you last buy a vehicle? Was this by design or because you had no other option? Was the car/truck purchased for your own personal use or was it bought for someone else to drive? On a scale of 1-10 (with 10 being delightful and 1 being 'pass the Excedrin') how would you rate the experience?
2011. My husband (who is ever wanting the newest thing) had his heart set on the little Chevrolet Volt because he wanted to drive an electric car. I was opposed, but it became the car we both drove around town, holding the big SUV in reserve for road trips. This Volt has saved us bunches of bucks in gasoline when prices have been so high. I was against it because it was a Chevy and I thought it was too expensive. I now am grateful to him for the decision he made. I give it a 9! (No 10 because the car doesn't come with a spare tire, which I found to be incredibly stupid before we purchased it, and I am still amazed that this car has no spare with it. At least we have Onstar!**)
3. Corn bread, corn chips, corn pudding, corn on the cob, cornflakes, corn chowder-your favorite of the corn-y foods listed? What needs to be served alongside your selection?
No hesitation here. Cornbread with beans, fried taters, and fresh tomatoes. Put some cottage cheese and ketchup on the side for me, please. (That grosses everybody else out!)
4. What's something in your life that regularly requires you to 'put your thinking cap on'?
Your Hodgepodge!
5. Share a favorite movie set in a school or classroom, or whose theme relates to school days in some way.
Splendor in the Grass with Warren Beatty and Natalie Wood. I've watched this movie many times hoping for a better ending.
Natalie Wood reading William Wordsworth's poem
Another favorite with a happier ending would be To Sir with Love!
6. Reading, writing, and 'rithmatic' are commonly referred to as the three R's. What are the three R's in your life right now?
Religion (and I don't like that word, but it does begin with R and the Lord Jesus Christ is central in my life now and forever.)
Relationships
Retirement
7. What's something you've learned or tried recently you can say was as 'easy as ABC'?
Don't laugh! Today I learned how to change AC filters. Easy peasy. (**I need to learn what to do with Onstar!!)
8. Insert your own random thought here.
I need to find some worthwhile/fun/interesting things for my husband and I to do together. We both have things we are involved in separately, but the grandkids nearby who have occupied such a huge part of our time over the past few years are now transitioning into school and preschool, daughter-in-law has a job, and not seeing them on a regular basis will leave a huge gap.
12 comments:
My husband drives a 2013 Volt, he loves it! And I love Splendor in the Grass...sad movie, but beautiful.
I laughed at your #5, hoping for a different outcome. That's like me watching Downton Abbey, hoping that Sybil won't really die this time. LOL
To Sir With Love is another one I love. So many good movies I'm reminded of today. We are figuring out the retirement thing as well. Hubs is going to do something, just not sure what yet, so that will change the routine once more. It's a process : )
Nonnie, I think I was born grown. LOL. As the oldest daughter in a family of eleven, I wasn't a child long...had to watch siblings and do chores. Yes, for many years, I thought my real parents would come get me. :):) Just joking, that was my real family. I tell you Nonnie..if we were still in school and had to go before Labor Day we would be crying. Well I know I would be. LOL. Hope you are having a great week. Blessings, xoxo,Susie
ps. loved all your answers.
I loved Splendor in the Grass
Splendor in the Grass, I forgot about that one! Love your answer to the 3 R's. I was struggling with the Cornbread, I almost said taters and beans too, but Milk won out! And I can't believe the car came without a spare. That is so bizarre! Do they think it will not have a flat just cause it is electric? Strange... Thanks for stopping by!
Your right, Hodgepodge makes us use our thinking caps!
I LOVE cornbread and beans. It's amazing how many people have never had that mid-western delicacy! I put sweetener on my cottage cheese...and that grosses some people out too!
Oh, shoot...I keep forgetting this party...I am going to add your button to my sidebar and MAYBE I can remember next time.
Do you put up the questions on your sidebar for the next week ?
oops, I went back and see that Joyce has the actual party...Okay..I'll swing by her place..xoxo
Happy belated to Kate! She's so adorable! Now you have me wanting to see that movie... is it on Netflix? Have a great weekend!
Blessings,
Jill
Yes, finding things that interest both adults in a household that has always gone separate work ways for yah many years is a challenge. Thankfully, Hubby still goes to the realty office everyday, but I also catch myself wishing he would stay home just one day and ask me what I need him to do. Are we ever happy? Have a great weekend.
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