Wednesday Hodgepodge

1. What’s surprised you most about your life, or about life in general?

I guess the fact that life is not fair. As a kid, I grew up believing that if you were good and kind, life would treat you well. Unfortunately that is not the case.

I’ve been lucky though. I have a wonderful family, and I am loved dearly. So, it sort of makes up for the thing

2. Among others, these ten words were added to the Oxford English Dictionary this year…awesomesauce, beer o’clock, brain fart, buttdial, cat cafe (apparently this is a real thing), fatberg (gross-read the definition here), fat shame, hangry, Mx (gender neutral), and skippable.

Your thoughts? In looking over the list, which word do you find most ridiculous? Which word would you never in a million years say out loud? Which word would you be most likely to use in conversation?

Most ridiculous, Mx. Come on, really? What word would I never say, awesomesauce. And which word, have I actually used? both butt-dial and skippable!

3. Do you like gravy? Is there a food you’d rather not eat unless it comes with gravy? Do you make your own or buy the canned or store-made variety? Turkey and gravy, sausage gravy, mashed potatoes and gravy, country ham and red eye gravy, biscuits and chocolate gravy, pot roast and gravy…which one on the list is your favorite?

I make my own gravy, but I only like gravy on turkey meat and stuffing. Not on mashed potatoes or beef or anything else. Very picky on what I put on my food.

4. Do you have a plan? Do you need a plan? Have you ever had a plan fall into a trillion pieces? Explain.

Oh, I’d like to think that I plan things out, but I have had my best laid plans blow up into smithereens!  Still, I sometimes think plans are good.

5. November 19 is National Play Monopoly Day. Do you own the original or some version of the game? Do you enjoy playing Monopoly? How likely is it you’ll play a game of Monopoly on November 19th? Ever been to Atlantic City? Ever taken a ride on a railroad? Is parking in your town free? Last thing you took a chance on?

We have an original game. But I have not played in years and years. Yes, I have been to Atlantic City!

6. A song you like that has the word (or some form of the word) thanks in the title, lyrics, or meaning?

7. In keeping with this month’s theme of gratitude….what is something you’re taking for granted that when you stop and think about it, you’re grateful for?

You are talking to a woman who takes nothing for granted. I’ve learned through bitter experience, to value every person I love and all that I have.

8. Insert your own random thought here.

Yesterday was my 57th birthday. Mandy, Matt, Savannah, Janet & Dave all joined Hubby and me at a steak and seafood restaurant for a fabulous meal and a visit. There is nothing better than sharing my birthday with those I love.