Hodgepodging Currently ~ March 4, 2026

 Hi guys!  We had an icestorm in January and then February was a slow month for me, but this week has been busy so I haven't been on the blog as much.  I will get caught up soon though, here in the blogland and at home hopefully.  I am happy to join in with Hodgepodge and Currently today with my sweet friends, Joyce and Amy.

1.  As the saying goes, 'March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb.' Did your March come in roaring or like some other animal? Every month carries with it certain feelings, which is why some people love and anticipate December and others dread it. How do you feel about the month of March? 

March has come roaring in like a lion in the way that is has been busy.  I always look forward to March because usually a little taste of Spring comes (although we have had some historic big snows in March).  It is also good to know I have survived January and February!

2. Where in your life are you a lion? Where are you a lamb? 

I am like a lion by being a strong, independent woman who lives alone & doesn't have a male protector. 

I am like a lamb, hopefully, to my friends & family by being gentle, dependent and calm.

3. The Hodgepodge lands on National Pound Cake day. Do you like pound cake? If so do you have a favorite flavor? Let's play this or that-

pound cake or layer cake?

If my dear friend makes it, I vote pound cake.

pound cake or cheesecake?

cheesecake

pound cake or angel food cake?

pound cake

pound cake or brownie?

brownie

pound cake or pie?

pie...well, if it is lemon or key lime!

4. What makes you feel childlike wonder right now? 

The first thing that came to mind is the idea of getting my own apartment.  I am excited to have more of a permanent place soon. 

5. What's one thing you need to add to your wardrobe to get ready for spring? If you're in the southern hemisphere, then answer for fall? 

I would like to have a few new shirts.  I may look on Shein.  I have only placed one order with them, but it went well!

6. Insert your own random thought here. 

Today is my parents 60th wedding anniversary! Last night, my sister, brother-in-law and I had dinner with them to celebrate.  My brother lives out of town, so we missed him and my sister-in-law.

Now on to Currently!

Saving your life right now

Truthfully, the humor of reels and comedians!  I watch reels and my friends and I send reels every day about the stresses of work, relationships and other things that helps us laugh about our lives.  Watching comedians/comedy keeps me laughing and I need laughter in my life!

Cleaning/purging

As most of you know, I moved last fall, so I purged a lot then.  I am living in a rental home now, but I will purge some more things before I move to an apartment this spring/summer.  I am purging kitchen items, clothes and other household items or old memorabilia. I am hosting a wedding shower this weekend, so I do have a lot of basic cleaning to do!

Loving

I am loving my friendship with my work friend.  She is the same age as my daughter, like born on the same day!  She calls me her bonus mom.  Yesterday after work, I went by her house to join in on her family's celebration of Purim.  It has been so interesting to learn about her Jewish traditions.

Planning (trip wise)

I have 4 trips to take this year, so far. I took one trip back in February. I am working on details for all of these upcoming trips.

Next, I have a blog trip...YAY!

Then I have a work trip, which is my once a year travel for work event.  I drive, so I don't have to fly anywhere.

I will travel at the end of spring to see my newborn baby daughter graduate from college!

At the end of the summer, I have a bucket list trip with my daughters for an Alaskan Cruise!  I am also doing a bonus trip by myself during the same time frame.

Taking a break from

Honestly, I have taken some breaks from blogging.  Don't get me wrong, I love this community and this outlet.  I have made some dear friends through blogging and I definitely consider you to be real friends and not just an online random person.  I am so incredibly thankful to have met such delightful people here!

Sometimes, life just isn't exciting in my little world of living alone.  I spent the last 2 weeks going to work and coming home at night and no weekend plans.  So not to sound depressing, but as they say, there just wasn't much "to write home about". Then the complete opposite happened this week, I have something every night and after being out of my house for over 12 hours, I am just too tired to do anything honestly other than crawl in bed. And okay, watch some funny reels.  

I hope you are enjoying your week and I may be back Friday....or not :). Thanks for reading!