Wednesday Hodgepodge

Linking up with Joyce for this week's hodgepodge

1. What do you think has remained the same about you your whole life? How has your perception of yourself changed over time? 

My faith has remained the same my entire life. I have always believed in God and that Jesus died for my sins.  I have always believed that the Bible is true and is God’s word.  I know that it sounds weird to say “always” but I was brought up in an evangelical Christian home and taught about God from day one. I believed it early as well. That isn’t to say that I have always walked closely with the Lord or been obedient to him or have not had many questions but I have never not believed.

My perception of myself hasn’t changed fundamentally. I have always viewed myself as a flawed person who tries to do her best. 

2. What was the first thing you learned how to cook? Do you prefer to cook or bake? 

First thing- that is a good question. I think it was spaghetti. 

I definitely prefer baking over cooking. I associate baking with good or special times since I usually only bake for an occasion whether big occasion like a birthday or small like a cookout with friends. Cooking is done at least five days a week for dinner, so it seems more like of a chore or something that has to be done. 

3. What are some of your current priorities in this season of life? Elaborate. 

Playing an active (and hopefully positive!) role in the life of our young adults kids- while technically all of my kids are adults, they are all under age 25. Aren’t those under age twenty five not in possession of a fully formed frontal cortex? So, I can hopefully be a good influence, be there physically and emotionally for them, etc.

Getting a part time job pretty soon- I am fortunate that I don’t need to work full time. When the nest is empty and the leg isn’t boot ensconced, it will be hard to justify not working at all. So, I will look for a job with lots of flexibility and one that uses some of my skills/ talents. (Not 100% sure what those are, lol.)

4. How much time do you spend on your hair each day or, put another way, what's your hair care routine? Do you get it cut regularly or just whenever the mood strikes? Do you go to the same stylist every time? Do you tell your stylist everything? Any other beauty treatments you indulge in throughout the year? 

I spend very little time on my hair. I straighten it if I am going out in public. I wear it in a ponytail or pulled off my face if I will be home during the day.

I do not like to go to the salon to get my hair done so I go only when absolutely necessary. I don’t care for the small talk, the mirrors all around, the time spent there, etc. My sister trims my hair and colors it when I see her. She does such a good job and I love that I don’t have to go anywhere when she does it. When I do go to a salon, I make small talk with the stylist. The last time I got my hair done at the salon in May, I liked my stylist a lot. She was super young, but we had a lot in common. However, I did not like how my hair turned looked when it was done, and it cost soooo much money.

5. What is the most awe-inspiring place you've visited? 

I still have not gotten to the Grand Canyon- I *think* that will be the most awe-inspiring place after I see it. 

BUT, that is not the question. So I will say Niagara Falls- the Canadian side (I have never been to the American side but “they” say that the Canadian side is the best.)

My sister has lived within thirty minutes of Niagara Falls (in Canada) for the past sixteen years. We don’t go to the Falls at each visit but we have gone numerous times. Hearing the roar of the water as it tumbles down is awe inspiring!

Pictures from my first visit back in 2000

A view of the American side- this was from a visit in 2009 I think

 

2014

6. Insert your own random thought here. 

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