Happy Wednesday, friends! I'm linking up with Joyce for the weekly hodgepodge; I'll jump right in!
1. What's a characteristic you admire in others? Explain. I admire the quality of being able to extend grace to someone; I believe this is because as grace has been given freely to those of us who are believers, so we are to extend it to others. I'm definitely not saying that I'm great at doing this, but I do try my best, and I'm always working on it to make strides toward improving. There are a few people who have taught me this over the years: my friend Abbey; my friend Steffeny, whose favorite phrase is "grace upon grace"; my friend Richard who was instrumental in helping me change my attitude about my ex-husband and his girlfriend; and my own sons. I'm grateful for the people in my life who have had an impact on me; there are many more than just the few mentioned here.
2. Do you have a favorite mug? Let's see it. Why is this one your favorite?
This is my favorite mug! It's insulated, which is why I love it; I also love that it's copper, that it's large, and that it's easy to hold. It has a lid, as well, but I rarely use it since I mostly drink coffee at home.
3. July 15th is/was National Give Something Away Day...will you (or did you) give something away? If so, what? Do you regularly do this, or do you tend to accumulate? I gave some things away this week! In the painting and redecorating phase that I'm in right now, I decided I didn't want to use the same pictures and artwork I had, so I donated it to Goodwill. I also donated a coat and a few other things. I am good at purging often!
4. You're planning a trip. Do you prefer exploring big cities, or smaller off the grid towns? World Atlas lists these top 12 off the grid towns to see in 2025. How many on the list have you seen? Of those listed, which would you most like to visit? Tell us why. I like both! I love cities because of the life that I love to witness; I love small off the grid towns because they're usually quaint and picturesque. There's a time and a place for both!
Boothbay Harbor Maine, Middlebury Vermont, New Hope Pennsylvania, Rehoboth Beach Delaware, Brevard North Carolina, Saugatuck Michigan, Medora North Dakota, Ouray Colorado, Lamoille Nevada, Neah Bay Washington, Hood River Oregon, or Cambria California,
I haven't been to any of these places, friends. 🤣
5. Have you ever ridden a motorcycle? Been to a Disney park? Met a celebrity? Won a contest? Tell us something about whatever you answered yes to on this question. When I was a young girl, I got to meet The Beach Boys at a concert I went to; I don't remember it, but I've seen a picture of me being held by one of them.
6. Insert your own random thought here.
Hi, I'm Jenn! I'm 48 years old and divorced, and I do not at all recommend ever (ever, ever, EVER) getting a divorce at any time, especially in midlife. I am at the point in life that I could write a book on dating in your late 40's after divorce, and friends...nobody would want to read it, because it would be sad and depressing. Men are disturbing creatures to whom too much credit is often given. I had someone ghost me this week! Like fell off the face of the earth after two days of nonstop texting and about 500 text messages; and I'm pretty sure he lied about someone dying to get out of meeting me. What the actual hell? Sorry for cursing, there are no other words that are strong enough to express my disgust. Be a freaking man and tell me, "thanks, but no thanks". I was so mad that I subscribed to Truthfinder for six months, because I've about convinced myself that he's actually married with a family and was lying. (Total speculation there, but that's the vibe I got.)
Anyway, for you married people out there, keep working on your own marriages! Date them, have the sex as often as possible, dote on them, never complain about them, and cherish the moments. Because if you don't you'll end up in my shoes, where marriage is looking less and less attractive as time goes on. Kidding...but kind of not kidding.
Sorry to end on that note, but I've got to get ready to leave my house! Thanks for reading here today, friends. Love to all!
Jenn