Joyce provides the questions each week, we prepare our answers and then we link up here.
1. Big week in the US of A...do you do your own taxes? What's something you've found 'taxing' lately?
Thankfully we don't have tax returns to do - our life isn't that complicated. Although we do have to keep an eye on the codes issued by the Tax Office as they're not always correct.
Keeping up with normal blogging while doing the A-Z challenge is taxing. I've let a few of my regular things go during this month but if Joyce can still find time to prepare the Hodgepodge then I can make time to post my answers.
2. When it comes to travel are you a last minute packer or a lay it all out a week in advance type? Do you struggle to pack light? Share a packing tip that has worked for you.
I'm in between. I don't pack too far in advance but I do lay it all out before it goes in the suitcase. My tip - make a list of EVERYTHING you need to take with you. I can pack light if I have to.
3. April is National Grilled Cheese Month. Hmmm...who knew it got its own month? Do you like a grilled cheese sandwich? What ingredient do you add to take yours to the next level?
I don't tend to grill a sandwich - I'll pop it in a toastie bag and into the toaster. I often use something like these but the cheese has to be matured cheddar.
4. There's a well known quote that says-
'A ship in the harbour is safe, but that's not what ships are built for." John A. Shedd
Is constant growth necessary or do you think it's more important to prioritize stability and peace in your life?
I don't think growth has to be constant and yes stability and peace are good things to have but sometimes we do need to step outside our comfort zones or we'd never experience anything new or test our capabilities.
5. Let's wrap this up with a fun spring this or that-
daffodils or tulips Both
lemonade or iced tea Builder's tea please (English Breakfast)
gardening or hiking Hiking
ladybugs or butterflies Butterflies
umbrella or raincoat Raincoat
floral patterns or polka dots Either but I tend to wear more stripes than patterns.
6. Insert your own random thought here.
Today it's letter M on the A-Z challenge. Yay, half-way there!
I blogged once a day for a month (not with this challenge) and it was time consuming/fun/and yes a bit taxing! Good on you for doing it! I agree with you on question 4- great points. Have a wonderful day!
ReplyDeleteAnne of Green Gables is probably my favorite book if I am forced to choose just one. Its the book and the memories I have of my mom reading the series to my sister and I that I love so much. There's some great authors and books on the M list. I loved Life of Pi and also Homecoming. I like a packing list too. We had to file UK taxes for years after we returned home. Something related to options we were given while living overseas blah blah blah. This is why we hire an accountant lol. Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteThe taxes does seem so much easier here in the UK compared to the US. Good luck with the blogging challenge, it does sound a lot!
ReplyDeleteThat marmalade and chutney does sound good.
That's because almost everyone there are poor.
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ReplyDeleteI want to try that marmalade and chutney. :-)
Builder's tea? I will have to look for that. I always enjoy finding "the perfect tea!" Kudos for keeping up with the challenge!
ReplyDeleteJoyce always gives us a good challenge on Wednesdays! You are both doing a great job keeping up with the A-Z and your usual postings!
ReplyDeletei LOVED your answer to the 4th question. Great!!
ReplyDeleteI don't always do the Hodgepodge questions...but some I really can get into. I love the FFF and writing my own thoughts..i try not to be too political. I had someone leave me a comment once that i deleted because they claimed I wasn't a real christian if i didn't care for Trump. Um. He is an unhinged, mentally deranged narcissist. That is NOTHING like Christ. So now I wont' put too much on there about politics.
I'm so relieved we're halfway through the A-Z challenge. If I do it next year I have to choose an easier theme. I don't know WHAT i was thinking. hahaha
Good that you can pack light, I can't. I want to be prepared for everything. But I have improved. I agree with your number 4.
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