Currently Hodgepodging ~ May 7, 2025

Good morning!  I woke up not feeling so well yesterday, so I am hoping to feel stronger today as the weeks in May are coming at us fast!  How are you friends?  I am linking up with Joyce and Jenn today. 

1. Let's compare this May to last May. What's changed? What remains very much the same? 

I went back to look through some blog posts from last May.  What has changed is I am even stronger and in a better head space this year.  What stays the same is that I am staying active, doing new things and embracing life.  Unfortunately, a few other things have stayed the same, but I am confident more things will change by next May!

2. What's something you may do this month? 

I may try to cook more for myself.  I need to do this more and do better at meal planning this summer.

3. Mother's Day is approaching (in the US of A)...in what way(s) are you like your mother? 

 

I am like my mother in the fact that I am short, but more than that, my mother is a thoughtful person, always wanting the best for her kids.  She is a strong supporter and defender of her kids and I try to be that way for mine.

4. Did you have a favorite book as a child? What was it and why was it a favorite. 

I read whatever was assigned to me at school. I can't remember a favorite.

5. Are you more of a tortoise or a hare? Explain. 

Between the two, I would say a tortoise. While I sometimes stay busy, I don't think I am fast.  Especially in the last 2 years, I have a hard shell and sometimes hide to a safe place to retreat.  When I was kid, I collected decorative turtles and had a real turtle as a pet for a short time.  I named him Rocky (because I loved that movie!) and I remember feeding him pieces of bacon!

6. Insert your own random thought here. 

Now I will move on to the Currently post for May. Today we are looking at things we are loving, looking forward to, leaving behind, letting go of, and looking at. 

Loving

I am loving my new coaster I purchased at Churchill Downs.  I also bought a magnet and Christmas ornament.  This reminds me of what a great trip I had to Louisville!

Looking Forward To

The past 2 Mother's Days, I haven't seen either of my daughters.  This year, I have one coming home, so that makes me really happy and of course I will sure miss my other daughter. I love them so!

Leaving Behind

I am leaving behind alot of hopes and dreams for my future with my former spouse, but am still hopeful for those dreams, even though it will look different than I thought. 

Letting Go Of

I am letting go of most of my wardrobe from the last few years as I slowly try to rebuild my closet.

Looking At

I am currently looking at a candle burning, Ransom Canyon on the tv and hanging out with Jenn!

Hope you all are currently having a good day! 

Talking About it Tuesday ~ Louisville Part 2/May 6, 2025

 Good morning!  Today, I am talking about the 2nd part of my recent blog trip to Louisville, Kentucky.  If you missed part 1, it is here.  

Sunday morning, we ate breakfast at the Biscuit Belly.  It was such a fun place and it was nice to sit outside. Gosh, I wish I could have many more meals with these ladies!

I ordered the "Hot Brown" biscuit sandwich, which is something Louisville is known for in the food department. It is turkey, smoked gouda mornay, bacon, roasted tomato served on an open-faced biscuit

These were Bonuts:  Biscuit donut holes, cinnamon sugar with bourbon cream cheese frosting.  These were super amazing!

We went to a few stores, then it was time to eat/snack again!

We sat outside of this place in a cute shopping area.

We shared these homemade chips covered in goodness.

I had a great margarita!

We drove downtown to see the river and the park and bridges were vey pretty.

Statue of Abraham Lincoln

I stopped by the Louisville Slugger Museum to have a picture with the big bat.  I am a baseball fan, so this was neat to see, but I didn't have time to take a tour.

In the room where I slept at the Air BNB, they had this cool butterfly artwork.  I have been collecting butterfly things to represent new life, so I really liked this art.

This is the famous Brown Hotel.  I imagine it is decorated so pretty during the holidays!

On the way out of town, Jenn and I stopped to tour Churchill Downs, which was so fun, especially to do this during Derby week.  You can see more of these photos here.

Bourbon of the Kentucky Derby

This was such a wonderful trip and Amy did a great job of choosing places for us to shop and eat.  I am so thankful everyone was willing to come and loved time with each of these ladies.  

Thanks for reading and enjoy your day!

Hello Monday ~ May 5, 2025

 Happy Monday!  I had a low key, but pretty good weekend.  I spent some time at home and some time with Jenn.  Today I am going to highlight last weekend though, the weekend of the 2nd annual blog trip!

Jenn and I left for our road trip to Louisville, Kentucky and at our first stop, we got some energy drinks.

We stopped in Nashville to pick up Tanya and enjoyed a lunch at CAVA. We loved having some car time with Tanya!

When we arrived at the Air BNB, it was great to see Joanne again and to finally meet Amy and Maria in person! We all enjoyed plenty of snacks.  

Tanya was so thoughtful to bring us all a gift!

Saturday morning after a delicious breakfast of Amy's low carb egg casserole, fruit and sourdough bread, we headed out to shop.

It was so fun trying on the hats!

We didn't eat here, but this place looked so fun and festive!

These are bourbon bottles that have been transformed into cheese platters.

After shopping, we went to 2 different bakeries to taste test chocolate chip cookies.  This one was my favorite!

Back at the Air BNB, we rested, took a walk and got ready for an evening out for dinner. We went to Hermitage Farm and had dinner reservations in one of their horse barns.  It was such a cool place.

I tried out my new shoes!

They had a bourbon gift store.

Love these ladies!

This was probably the healthiest thing I ate all weekend!

After dinner, we took a walk through the art walk on the property, which was so unique.

Come back tomorrow to read the rest of the trip re-cap!

Have a great day!