Wednesday hops

Time for the Wednesday hops so I'll be heading to Joyce's first this week. If you're here for Chats on the Farmhouse Porch at Patrice's, scroll down.
Wednesday Hodgepodge

1. How do you typically react in a sudden, extreme, pressure-filled crisis? Would we want you nearby in an emergency? 
I also do some of my best work under pressure. I'm a trained EMT so I know what to do in emergencies. Scares me to death but in those situations I usually just react and then fall apart later.

2. Caramel apple-caramel sundae-caramel corn-caramel macchiato...of the four, which carmel treat would you choose?

Caramel macchiato - NO CONTEST!

3. Is there such a thing as destiny? Explain.
I'm a firm believer that we are in charge of our own destiny.

4. What's your favorite piece of furniture? I'm referring to something currently in your possession as opposed to something on your wish list. 

Right now I'd have to say the built in cabinet, shown here - so many possibilities - I'm excited.

5. Wednesday night marks the start of the 2011 Baseball World Series. Did you know? Do you care? Will you be watching? Ever been to a professional baseball game? If you're not an American do you find the title 'World Series' annoying or amusing?
Not a fan - didn't know - don't care.

6. A sound that takes me back to my childhood is____________. 
Rain on a tin roof - it's one of my favorite memories about growing up at my granny's house.

7. On average, once you've linked your hodgepodge post to mine how many other participant blogs do you visit? Do you ever come back to the Hodgepodge later in the day or even the day after to read posts? 
I try to visit as many as I can - it's usually in the morning before I go to work but sometimes I do come back to visit more if I have a chance on my lunch hour or even when I find some extra time during the day. I love reading comments on my posts so I try and comment on at least 5 or 6.

8. Insert your own random thought here. 
My daughter came in to town yesterday so I took half a day vacation to spend with her. She wanted me to go over her insurance choices (her company is changing the options available). She wants to be sure she has the right plan for when she does get pregnant. As some of you may know, she desperately wants a baby. We went to lunch and did some shopping for her brother's expectant child - her idea. Made me feel so bad - she was almost in tears when she saw a onsie with a saying on it that she said would be perfect for her baby. I'm so happy that my son and dil are expecting - can't wait to be a grandma - but I hurt for her and try not to show how excited I am for fear of upsetting her more. Any ideas on how to handle this?

Now to go over to Patrice's for a chat on her porch

1. What kind of camera do you use?
2. What will you have for Thanksgiving dinner? If not in the US, tell us about a special meal, please.
3. What's the biggest vehicle you've driven?
4. Have you ever been on a train? This can be a commuter train or the chugga-chugga-choo-choo kind.:)
5. What question would you like to ask the people visiting on my porch next week?

My answers:

1.Mine is a point and shoot that my daughter go t me for Christmas a couple of years ago.

2. Turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, homemade noodles, homemade rolls, pumpkin pie for my daughter, sweet potato pie for everyone else.

3. Believe it or not a great big 18 wheeler - drove it a couple of times and HATED it.

4. I have been on the little train at the St. Louis Zoo - almost like a carnival ride.

5. What is your favorite Christmas tradition?

Christmas Dress Challenge week 4

Christmas Dress Challenge

Last week's wt.      165.8
This week's wt.      166.2
Difference                  -.4

I think the stress of work/school got to me. Working on a big project in one class and had a midterm in the other. I actually DID exercise but obviously did not do a very good job of monitoring what went into my mouth. This week is also going to be challenging for me as I have a potluck meeting tonight and a photography class Wed. night - and I have to finish the class project before next Monday. I promise I will try to do better.

What have I got myself into?

 I've posted about the built in cabinet in this house that I wanted to uncover on the kitchen side - I could tell that it was supposed to open from that side too.

 Here it is again.

 The paneling came off this morning - no turning back now.

 Wow! not in very good shape.

But I think it will be cute when it's redone.

Friday Hops

Time to head over to Hilary's at Feeling Beechie for Follow Friday Four Fill in

Here are this week's questions:

This week’s statements:
1. ___is my least favorite household chore
2. ___ is my guilty pleasure
3. In the __________, I think ___________.
4. My favorite ___________for _________ is _____________.
My Answers:
1. Ironing is my least favorite household chore. I let it build up until I have nothing to wear to work until I do it.
2. Mocha Carmel cappuccino  is my guilty pleasure
3. In the long run, I think that getting a Masters degree at my age is really not going to help me much, except to be able to say I did it.
4. My favorite time for blogging is early in the morning before the work day starts.


Now to Mama M's  of My Little Life for Five Question Friday:

Five Question Friday!! 10/14/11

1. Do you prefer your ice cream in a bowl or in a cone?

In a bowl - with lots of "toppings" - like nuts, chocolate syrup.....

2. What three things do you love the smell of?

Coffee in the morning, rain in the mountains, and turkey in the oven.

3. Giftcards or no? (In regards to gift giving...)

Hate them - seems like people don't want to put any thought into gift giving.

4. What sports did you play in high school if any and do you still play them?

No sports - was injured in a bad wreck and spent most of high school in a wheelchair and then crutches.

5. Were you in band in high school? What instrument did you play?

Wasn't in band, but played piano for Chorus.

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PB WIKI

I'm using pbwiki to set up a team assignment for one of my classes. Has anyone used it before? Not sure I like the interface - looking for advice/input.

On a personal note - I DID NOT LIKE WHAT THE SCALE SAID THIS MORNING - and I've been good!