What's Up Wednesday/Hodgepodge ~ May 2024

 How is it the end of May?  It came fast, but I'm not complaining! Here is a What's Up and Hodgepodge all in one post.

What I'm eating this week.........

I am eating chicken alfredo, sourdough bread, Mexican food, and going out to eat this week due to some traveling.

What I'm reminsicing about............

Last month I was able to see Priscilla Shirer speak and her brother, Anthony Evans, led worship.  They are some of my favorites and I met them a few years ago when they were at another speaking engagement. The worship was so good and the prayers and message was so powerful.

What I'm loving.............

I am loving my new bedding. I still need to get another insert so that I will have 2 throw pillows on the bed.  

What I've been up to............

I have had a few days off this month for different things and it has been nice.  In between work and family, I am also organizing some items for an upcoming neighborhood yard sale.  I always think it is sometimes more work than it's worth, but it does at least make me get some things out of the house to sell or donate.

What I'm dreading..................

Unpredictable hot flashes....they hit me so often these days. I think it just may be a part of life these days, but I look forward to when these pass.  I now have a neck fan my co-workers gave me and it is helping.  I also still carry my pocket fan in my purse and keep a small tabletop fan in the bed with me at night.  I may not even realize it's summer, ha! Here I am shopping last weekend and trying to stay cool with the neck fan.

What I'm working on.................

Somehow over the last few months, I have told my greats we are going to have a "gummy" party.  Those little girls love their gummy bears, so they are going to come for a day in June and we are going to eat gummy bears!  I have been getting creative in planning a gummy party and it takes me back to hosting birthday parties for my girls, which I loved doing.  I am excited about this day!

What I'm excited about................

I bought a weed eater and I am excited that I am learning to use it.  I know it sounds a little strange, but I have wanted to learn how to use one and always admired a well trimmed yard.  Our backyard is full of trees and rocks, so there isn't much grass, but plenty of weeds and it is hard to get a lawn mower in the back.  I used the weedeater last weekend to start the process of cleaning up the backyard.

What I'm watching/reading.................

I finally started watching Tracker last week & have really liked it.  I know so many of you have watched it too!  

I am reading several books now and will share about those next week on Share Your Shelf, so join in with us then!  One of them is Still Standing, which we will discuss in an upcoming book club I am in with Jennifer.

What I'm listening to...............

I am listening to the sounds of the air conditioning and fans!  I am also listening to my normal podcasts, including a new favorite, The Best of You by Dr. Allison Cook.  

What I'm doing this weekend..........

I will spend time with my girls, yes they will be home again and then I have a dance recital for some sweet litlle girls to attend :). 

What I'm looking forward to next month...............

I'm looking forward to simple times with family.

What else is new....................

I just wanted to say thank you for your prayers last week.  I will update at a later time with some pictures from last week and how God showed up through His people. 

1. Growing up, at what age did you think you'd become an adult? At what age did you actually become an adult? 

I probably thought 21.  I would say age 23, because that is when I purchased my first home and started paying bills on my own.

2.  What's a favorite item you've bought this year?

See above and picture of me and my new weedeater!

3. May 28th is National Hamburger Day...are you a fan? If so, how do you like yours? When was the last time you had a hamburger? Besides the backyard grill, what's your favorite place to go for a burger? 

I really can't remember the last time I ate a hamburger. I do like them though!  I either eat it with a healthy, Keto bun at home or I skip the bun though. Because of that, I don't ever order a burger when I go out to eat.

4.  How have your priorities changed over time? 

With each new season, priorities have changed.  For example, last weekend when my girls were home, if they asked if I wanted to do something, I said yes.  I say a lot more yes's these days with them because I know time is precious.  

5. What's one thing on your June calendar you're really looking forward to? 

Hosting a gummy bear party with 3 of my great nieces :)

6. Insert your own random thought here. 

The Joy of the Lord is my strength and it is my prayer to depend on Him for day-to-day strength.  Sometimes that strength comes from a friend, a song, a stranger, a verse, or enjoying nature.