Wednesday 18 January 2017

Wednesday Hodgepodge 18/1/17



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1. ASAP typically stands for 'as soon as possible'. What else could it stand for in your life right now? 
All smiles and positivity.  I'm following a couple of challenges on social media that involve mindfulness and being positive. 
2. Are you the last person to speak up in a group or the first to have an idea? Why do you suppose that is? Is it a good thing or no?
I would probably be the last to speak up.  I’m not particularly confident and I also like to weigh up my options before stepping in.  It’s good in that I don’t jump in and put my foot in my mouth but it also highlights my lack of creativity.  That’s not necessarily a bad thing, just how it is.  I’m the organised one in the family.
3. What do you remember best about being 12? 
Long way to look back! Lol.  I was in my first year of senior school and it was tough.  I’d gone from being one of the cleverest in the small pool of primary school to finding lots of competition in a huge pool.  Also it was an all girls schools and some of them could be mean.  Took a while to find my feet.
4. January 18th is National Winnie the Pooh Day. Which character do you relate to the most, and why? If you're stumped go here for inspiration. 
Well I took the quiz and came out as Kanga which is probably about right.
5. What's an app you use that helps simplify or make life easier for you in some way? 
Well looking at the apps on my phone things like the calendar, reminders, notes and weather all simplify or make life easier.  I love being organised and hate getting caught out in the rain.  I also have Kindle on there so if I get stuck somewhere I always have something to read.  Whatsapp keeps me in touch with the family and Fitbit keeps me motivated to exercise.
Of course there are some apps (Facebook, Instagram, not to mention games) that have the opposite effect! lol
6. San Francisco (CA), San Diego (CA), San Juan (PR) San Antonio (TX) Sanibel (FL)...you have an all expenses paid long weekend to one of these destinations. Which one do you choose and why?
Well I have a French nephew in California so that’s where I’d head, to whichever was the closest to him, San Francisco or San Diego.
7. Share with us a song that makes you feel nostalgic? For what?
Can’t think of one of the top of my head but anything old that makes me think of my parents would probably have that effect.
8.  Insert your own random thought here. 
We have a new Great Niece, Polly, born yesterday after what sounded like a fairly short and straightforward labour.  That brings the number up to 9 on hubby’s side of the family.
Our expected Grandson is almost half cooked.  Going shopping today for some patterns and wool! It feels like it’s going quickly but I’m sure my daughter wouldn’t agree lol.

17 comments:

  1. I'm a Kanga too. :)

    I would love to hear more about the challenges you are participating in. My family is doing one of our own as well.

    Blessings~

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  2. Congrats on your new grand niece! Love her name! I know you're excited about the upcoming birth of your grandson, too.

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  3. Congrats on the grand niece and the grandbaby on the way.

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  4. Seems like lots of my friends here got Kanga. I am not familiar with any Winnie characters. Took the quiz and got Owl. Not sure I should be happy with that! Ha! Congratulations on your new niece! Babies are always a blessing! I'm looking forward to hearing that your grandbaby has been born. It will go fast!

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  5. I love Kindle too. My dr. in NJ said he likes it because waiting patients all seem to be reading now : ) Congratulations on your new niece! And a grandson coming soon-so exciting! Happy knitting : )

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  6. I am a big fan of Kindle, as well. Congrats on you new grand niece. Have a good week.

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  7. Like your asap. What are some of the challenges? I would like to join. Congratulations on your grand niece.

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  8. I like your ASAP, i think the world would be a better place if we all focuses on positivity. I carry my kindle everywhere, I read whenever I have a spare minute throughout the day, maybe I should put the app on my phone instead. Have a good week.
    Cheers!
    Lori in Blue Ridge, GA

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  9. I like your ASAP, i think the world would be a better place if we all focuses on positivity. I carry my kindle everywhere, I read whenever I have a spare minute throughout the day, maybe I should put the app on my phone instead. Have a good week.
    Cheers!
    Lori in Blue Ridge, GA

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  10. I enjoyed your answers, Wendy....I will have to take the quiz, which I didn't and figured I was Owl, giggling. Have a beautiful day and congratulations on the newest member of the family.

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  11. Love your ASAP! Congrats to you on Polly! And on the half-cooked grandson. Can't wait to hear more about him in the future!

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  12. I think I have put my foot in my mouth so many times that I have to buy waterproof shoes. Have a great day.

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  13. Congrats on your grandniece. I didn't think of it at first but being 12 isn't such an easy age. I remember the challenges of middle school too.

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  14. Hi Wendy! I enjoyed reading your hodgepodge answers...and I love your ASAP! Congratulations on the new babies! Enjoy the rest of your week!

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  15. It looks like a lot of us were Kanga. I think Kanga is great.

    Congrats on the new niece and the grandbaby to come. What blessings! I know you must be on top of the world. I know I would be. :)

    Have a blessed evening!

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  16. Half cooked is good, lol ! Are they living far away or do you have to do grandmother duties ?

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  17. Congrats on your new niece! So exciting! I enjoyed your answers today! 12 is a tough age - my daughter is 12 right now, a lot of the challenges are present today!

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